A review by rebeccasreadingrambles
Doughnuts and Deception by Agatha Frost

5.0

I loved this book! I jumped into this series with this book, but it was incredibly easy to join in late, the characters are vivid and there is a smallish recurring cast.  This book was super cozy, but didn't shy away from some serious issues. I adore Julia so much. She is so kind and smart and determined and I just admire how much she cares for others.  I also love her relationship with Barker where they truly feel like caring equals with a great rapport. I so appreciate that even though he is a police officer, he trusts her completely and doesn't talk down to her or underestimate her and allows her to follow her instincts and supports her (this is very rare in cozies with a police officer love interest to an amateur sleuth).  I just loved the story and the writing even though some parts were heartbreaking. I can't wait to read more.

Note: I listened to the audiobook and loved it!