As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles : Beyond the Page Publishing : 9781958384190 : 1958384194 : 09 Nov 2021 : "Budewitz's finely drawn characters, sharp ear for dialogue, and well-paced puzzle make Jewel Bay a destination for every cozy fan." -Kirkus Reviews "Clean-as-a-whistle dialogue, endearing characters, and a solid plot make this cozy a winner." -Publishers Weekly "Cozy readers will relish the small-town Christmastime frame accompanying details of frenzied wedding planning and running a family food business. And, of course, recipes, too." -Booklist Erin is one smart cookie, but can she keep the holiday spirit?and herself?alive till Christmas? In Jewel Bay, all is merry and bright. At Murphy's Mercantile, aka the Merc, manager Erin Murphy is ringing in the holiday season with food, drink, and a new friend: Merrily Thornton. A local girl gone wrong, Merrily has turned her life around. But her parents have publicly shunned her, and they nurse a bitterness that chills E