Blind Bake is book one in the brand new series, Maddie Baker Mystery by Denise Grover Swank. I loved this book. These two main characters are people we can’t help but to love. A strong as heck heroine who also has such a soft heart. And a damaged hero that won’t let anyone in.



In the last three months, Maddie Baker’s life has completely changed. She left a job in the city she loved as a middle school librarian to come home to Cockamamie, Tennessee to care for her beloved aunt that helped to raise her. Her Aunt Deidre has dementia and can’t be left alone. Maddie has moved in with her but still needs an income to pay her bills so she is working as a barista at the local coffee shop and also working in her off hours as an Uber driver. Maddie is thirty four years old and never thought this would be where her life would be at by now.



Detective Noah Langley is thirty seven years old and also never pictured this life for himself. He was a successful detective in the city, known for his dedication and closing his cases. But a bad judgment call ended up with him suffering a bullet wound. Noah came to Cockamamie for the slower pace, for the lower crime rate, never imagining that three months into his job there, he would be the lead detective on a baffling murder case. And his only suspect is a woman who he has more interest in than he should have. A woman who keeps turning up everywhere he goes and a woman who he can’t stop thinking about.



It’s Maddie’s Uber job that started all of her trouble. All she did was drop the man off, never imagining that she was dropping him off to his own murder. But now she finds herself a person of interest. And the case has brought back memories of her own mother’s murder eighteen years ago, a murder that was never solved. And to top it all off, the detective on the case is crazy hot! Too bad he thinks she’s a murderer!



This book was just amazing. I had no idea who did it until it was revealed at the end. And what an ending it was! The last thirty percent had me on the edge of my seat! Maddie was wonderful. She had so much on her shoulders but she remained dedicated to taking care of her aunt and proving her own innocence if she needed to. We get glimpses of Noah’s heart and it’s a big one. But for reasons of his own, he keeps it locked up tight. There are plenty of fantastic secondary characters as well. Noah’s partner, Lance. Of course, Aunt Deidre, and a town full of crazy residents.



The case in this book is solved but there is still an additional theme that will continue in the next book, Bake Off. I can’t wait to read it!

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mystery71 s Sheri P873 21

Fans of Denise Grover Swank have been eagerly anticipating this new series and it does not disappoint!!
DGS is known for her kick-ass, relatable heroines. Maddie might be my new favorite!
Maddie Baker is one tough cookie who has a huge heart and unwittingly gets caught up in a murder investigation. This puts her in the path of Detective Noah Langley, a no-nonsense grump who considers Maddie a person of interest. Of course this only adds to the sizzling chemistry between them!
I already love the characters we meet in Cockamamie, Tennessee and I can’t wait to learn more about them.
As readers have come to expect from DGS, this story has wry humor, fantastic dialogue and an intriguing fast-paced storyline that leaves you wanting more!14 s Lynda Custer278 4

Blind Bake is an exciting new mystery series by Denise Grover Swank. She has once again created a world filled with chaos, lovable characters, and intrigue in a seemingly backward small town.
Leaving her life behind Madelyn Baker moved back to her home town to take care of her aunt who raised her and now has dementia. Unable to find work as a librarian, she finds herself with two part time jobs so she can pay her bills.
Leaving his hometown after a traumatic incident, Detectives Noah Langley moves to Cockamamie, Tennessee for a change of pace and to help the Chief of police improve the case solve rate of the police department.
A murder results in Maddie and Detective Langley’s paths crossing. She is a person of interest, he is the investigator and there are many questions to be asked. Both Noah and Maddie are searching for the answers and not only to the murder of Martin Schroeder.
Denise skillfully develops her characters’ personality and struggles with warmth, understanding and humor while they search for answers. Recognizing her attraction to Noah, Maddie states. ‘“I’m still a person of interest in your case,” she said softly, leaning into the doorframe. “Not to mention, I think you’ve got some things to work out, and frankly, so do I. Because here’s the thing, Detective Langley.” She held my gaze. “I don’t want to be your next mistake. We both deserve better than that.” Then she stepped back and closed the door.’
Blind Bake is an extremely well written story that left me wanting to know more about Cockamamie, Tennessee.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.9 s Janine - The World Was Hers for the Reading1,391 25

Maddie Baker was definitely not living her best life lately. Her uncle died. She left her job to care for her aunt with dementia moving back to the small town she vowed to leave behind forever. And, she unwittingly drove Marty the Man to his own murder while working her second job as an uber driver trying to make ends meet. Even worse, the oh so sexy detective in charge of the murder things that Maddie may have had something to do with it . . .

Noah Langley left his job in Memphis after a case gone terribly wrong almost took his life. But, he never expected his new job as a detective in a small town would lead to a murder case. And, the gorgeous Maddie Baker keeps showing up in the case everywhere she shouldn’t . . .

I haven’t read a cozy mystery in forever and blind Bake was a real treat! Maddie is an absolutely amazing heroine. Trouble seems to find her and her heart of gold. But, just because she’s willing to help those in need doesn’t mean she’s a pushover. She can definitely take care of herself even if she does find herself accidentally embroiled in a murder investigation as a person of interest.

I adored Noah as well. He wants to trust his gut as a detective, but was burned so badly on his last case that he’s left emotionally wounded and not sure of his instincts when it comes to Maddie or with trusting anyone. The homicide investigation also goes sideways quickly making this a really smart and complex mystery plot that readers will immediately get sucked into. And oh those sparks flying between Noah and Maddie . . . hopefully someday in the future they ignite!

Blind Bake was a phenomenal mystery with a plot and characters that readers can really sink their teeth into. I’m absolutely thrilled to know that a second book is in the works and that Maddie and Noah will be back in the future to tantalize readers with another mystery to solve as well as a chance at romance. 5 stars!
8 s Sandra Lancaster316

As the first book in DGS’s newest series, it keeps you entranced and will leave you wanting more. I was hooked from the start and read it in one sitting, until the wee morning hours. The story progresses at a fast pace, while also providing an in-depth backstory. Maddie is a fierce, kick ass woman, who has had some major heartbreak in her life. Noah comes off as a hard a$$, but deep down is just a man trying to deal with and move on from his own recent tragedy. The sizzling chemistry between Maddie and Noah jumps off the page, but can two broken souls realize what they might need in order to heal, is each other?

Denise can weave a mystery no other and this book will keep you on your toes until the end. Per usual of Denise, there is a little bit of everything: sassy banter, dry humor, slow burn romance, fantastic character development and an intriguing story. I loved all the secondary characters and am hoping to get more of them in the coming books. I especially d getting the dual POV of Maddie and Noah. It is always great to get into other character’s heads.

The only thing disappointing about this book was that it ended. I finished and my first thought was “No, I need more, now!”. Needless to say, I will be impatiently waiting for the next book in the series. Don’t miss out, get this book now!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.8 s Laura Martinez1,831 45

The first installment of Blind Bake, doesn’t disappoint. I swear every chapter has a hook!
I read as much as I could and avoided the real world and my kiddos while reading.
The first novel in this series is a addicting, heart pumping, and emotional read.
I absolutely love Maddie and Noah. I really enjoyed reading the duo POV. It was nice to see what each of them was thinking.
I feel the book has a little bit of everything.
Great banter, complicated past, humor, slow burn romance, great secondary characters, and a good small town mystery or two.
The story has more than enough to keep the reader enthralled, and I cannot wait for the next book. Be ready to meet the Butcheress of Cockamamie.7 s Nicki291 5

In this book you have a sweet, kick ass, heartbroken heroine. Plus a murder mystery, some kidnapping, and a handsome grumpy detective. There are some really amazing characters in this book. And I loved the duel pov.

There are some sensitive topics that could be considered triggers. Plenty of trauma to go around. But they weren't really described in detail.

This was an amazing opening to the series and I already can't wait for more. There's a good chance that Maddie Baker is my new favorite DGS heroine. I can't wait to see what comes next for her. 7 s #ByFelicia496 5

Grab it, don’t wait! You NEED this book!

If you haven’t grabbed your copy, you are MOST definitely missing out!! I’m telling you that you NEED this book! I’m still so giddy! The best book hangover is when you’re still smiling about all the characters even after you’ve finished it.

I loved all the characters. There’s nothing better than a great cast of characters. I know Noah was to die for but can we just talk about Lance for a minute?
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