Loaves & Lore

Loaves & Lore: A Bishop's Bakery Cozy Mystery (Book 3)

A fresh start. A family legacy. And a dash of Kitchen Witchery that's about to boil over.

After a difficult divorce across the country, Cassie has returned to her roots in Salem's historic Pickering Wharf. Now living on the third floor of her family's legendary bakery-just above her spirited Aunt Clara and Aunt Ava-she's traded her old life for the comforting scents of vanilla, butter, and sea salt.

Mastering the Craft.

Cassie's journey began in Book 1 when she discovered her true heritage: she is a Kitchen Witch. In the Bishop family, magic is all about magical intent. When it's working, you can feel the "magical energy" humming through the ovens. But Cassie is still finding her footing. Between shattering sugar jars and Kitchen Witchery that goes slightly sideways, she's learning that even the best recipes can lead to comical disasters.

A Legacy Under One Roof.

The bakery isn't just Cassie's new job; it's the heart of her world and her strongest link to the aunts who are now her closest companions. While Aunt Clara and Aunt Ava help to manage the magic bakery, Cassie is digging into the family's grimoire and old family notes that have been kept under wraps for generations. She's beginning to realize that the Bishop name carries a weight-and a mystery-much larger than a few enchanted muffins.

The Secret in the Flour.

As the heavy Salem humidity settles over the wharf, a trail of breadcrumbs begins to emerge. A mysterious signature on a yellowed letter and the local meddling of the shadowy Obsidian Group suggest that the bakery is at the center of a centuries-old mystery. The Bishop Covenant is calling, and the secrets hidden in the grimoire are finally rising to the surface.

Step into Pickering Wharf for:

• Rich Coastal Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the sensory details of Salem, from the punchy rhythm of the docks to the immersive scent of freshly baked bread.

• Comical, Clumsy Magic: Enjoy a whimsical approach to the craft where comical mishaps and the "Kitchen Witchery" of Intent keep the tone light even as the mystery deepens.

• A Magical Family Bond: Explore the deep connection between Cassie and the aunts who live just below her-a relationship built on shared secrets, generations of magic, and a new beginning.

Can Cassie solve the mystery and master her Kitchen Witchery before the Obsidian Group closes in? Or is her new life in Salem about to crumble?