My First Cozy Mystery is LIVE

I’m thrilled to announce that The Yeast of My Worries, the first full-length novel in the Murder in the Mix-Ing Bowls series, is officially out in the world!

Set in the small Southern town of Oak Haven, this cozy mystery stars Lou Ellsworth—a newly- divorced baker, recipe developer, and lifelong local who knows everyone’s favorite pie… and their darkest secrets. When skeletal remains are discovered on her property, Lou quickly finds herself tangled in a mystery that stretches back fifteen years.

With her grumpy Chihuahua, Bruiser, and cheerful Corgi, Brown, by her side, Lou must sift through old secrets, nosy neighbors, and half-baked alibis to uncover the truth—before someone else ends up six feet under.

This story is full of:

✨ Small-town charm

✨ Southern food and family

✨ Loyal dogs with a nose for trouble

✨ A cold case that won't stay buried

The Yeast of My Worries is available now in ebook with paperback, hard cover, and large print editions coming soon...

...AND it’s free to read in Kindle Unlimited! 📚🐾

👉 Grab your copy here

And if you’re already hungry for the next helping of mystery, the next book in the series—Biscuits, Butter, and Betrayal—is available for pre-order now. You can find that right here:👉 Pre-order Book 2 (Releases October 2, 2025!)

Whether you’re here for the mystery, the bread, or the dogs, I hope you enjoy your visit to Oak Haven. And if you do, don’t forget to leave a review—it helps other readers find their way to the Mix-ing Bowls too!

Thank you so much for being part of this deliciously twisty journey with me.

With flour on my apron and gratitude in my heart,

Patsy Hicks