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The Crime Brulee Bake Off by Rebecca Connolly
4.0

 A murder mystery set during a GBBO-style baking competition? I didn’t even know that was my niche, but here we are. The Crime Brûlée Bake Off serves up murder, pastries, and a dash of romance—and I ate it up.

The setup is irresistible: contestants baking under pressure while someone in the tent might be a murderer. It’s cozy crime with high-stakes piping bags and just enough tension to keep you guessing. But what really stole the show for me? The slow-burn, banter-filled romance between Claire and the Viscount. Baker’s kiss, truly. Every glance and awkward moment was pure serotonin. 

This was such a fun read—light enough to breeze through but layered enough to keep me hooked. A solid four stars from me. 

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review—and the recipes at the end? Absolute winners. No extra cookbook needed when you've got crème brûlée in chapter form.