Lemon Pies and Little White Lies
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Authors: Ellery Adams
Tags: #Mystery: Cozy - Magic - Georgia
Praise for the
New York Times
Bestselling
Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries
Pecan Pies and Homicides
“If the fanciful strikes your fancy, then enter this entertaining rabbit hole.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Third in the series and, I believe, the best one yet . . . There’s more action, romance, and a sense of completion after the buildup in the first two books.”
—Kings River Life Magazine
“Riveting . . . Adams continues to build her name as an author whose mysteries feature strong, determined women who have to deal with secrets in their lives . . . An engrossing story that will only enhance Ellery Adams’s reputation.”
—Lesa’s Book Critiques
“Pies, magic, murder, and arson . . . [A] well-written and interesting book that will appeal to those who love mysteries and the paranormal.”
—Debbie’s Book Bag
“Adams takes the usual murder mystery boundaries and creates something special by not just including a murder mystery but a strong magical plot as well . . . [She] has us gasping and sighing at every turn.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
Peach Pies and Alibis
“An original, intriguing story line that celebrates women, family, friendship, and loyalty within an enchanted world, with a hint of romance, an engaging cast of characters, and the promise of a continued saga of magical good confronting evil.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Adams permeates this unusual novel—and Ella [Mae’s] pies—with a generous helping of appeal.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“I love the world of Havenwood that Ellery Adams has created and every single one of her characters is fantastic. She fills each book with warmth and humor, and still manages to ground the magical elements within satisfying human conflicts.”
—Badass Book Reviews
“A great book . . . The mystery kept me guessing but it was the relationship between Ella Mae and her relatives in this character-driven whodunit that made me feel like I was right there as they sought out a killer with an unexpected result.”
—Dru’s Book Musings
“A magical story, closer to urban fantasy or magical realism than mystery, although it still has murders and mystery . . . It’s absolutely perfect, and left me eager to read the next book when it comes out. It’s deep, and dark in spots, with references to Arthurian legends.”
—Lesa’s Book Critiques
Pies and Prejudice
“[A] delicious, delightful, and deadly new series! Full of enchanting characters in a small-town setting, this Charmed Pie Shoppe mystery will leave readers longing for seconds.”
—Jenn McKinlay,
New York Times
bestselling author of the Cupcake Bakery Mysteries
“Enchanting! . . . Ellery Adams brings the South to life with the LeFaye women of Havenwood. This new series is as sweet and tangy as a warm Georgia peach pie.”
—Krista Davis,
New York Times
bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries
“[A] savory blend of suspense, pies, and engaging characters. Foodie mystery fans will enjoy this.”
—Booklist
“A little play of Jane Austen with a nod to Arthurian legend gets this new series from veteran author Adams . . . off to an enchanted start. A sensory delight for those who like a little magic with their culinary cozies.”
—Library Journal
“Charming characters and a cozy setting make this mystery, the first in the series, warm and inviting, like a slice of Ella Mae’s pie fresh from the oven.”
—The Mystery Reader
Praise for the Books by the Bay Mysteries
“Not only a great read, but a visceral experience . . . Visit Oyster Bay and you’ll long to return again and again.”
—Lorna Barrett,
New York Times
bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries
“Adams’s plot is indeed killer, her writing would make her the star of any support group, and her characters . . . are a diverse, intelligent bunch.”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“I could actually feel the wind on my face, taste the salt of the ocean on my lips, and hear the waves crash upon the beach . . . AMAZING!”
—The Best Reviews
“A very well-written mystery with interesting and surprising characters and a great setting.”
—The Mystery Reader
Berkley Prime Crime titles by Ellery Adams
Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries
PIES AND PREJUDICE
PEACH PIES AND ALIBIS
PECAN PIES AND HOMICIDES
LEMON PIES AND LITTLE WHITE PIES
Books by the Bay Mysteries
A KILLER PLOT
A DEADLY CLICHÉ
THE LAST WORD
WRITTEN IN STONE
POISONED PROSE
LETHAL LETTERS
Book Retreat Mysteries
MURDER IN THE MYSTERY SUITE
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LEMON PIES AND LITTLE WHITE LIES
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Copyright © 2015 by Ellery Adams.
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To Paige Bennett, my sweet-as-pie friend
Baked a lemon meringue pie,
cooled lemon custard & crust
on cold bathroom windowsill,
stirring in black night & stars.
—Sylvia Plath
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