About the Book
Book: Home Baked Bribery
Series: Addie Masters Mysteries, Book 2
Author: Gina Holder
Genre: Christian Cozy Mystery
Release Date: March 4, 2025
The annual Rockport bake sale and competition is underway. The stakes are higher than ever for the coveted Golden Whisk Award when a high-profile celebrity chef is brought in as a surprise guest judge.
The competition takes a deadly turn when the celebrity suffers an allergic reaction. When Addie’s nemesis, Kennedy Graves is banned from the competition for using almond extract, Addie volunteers to prove Kennedy innocent. As Addie investigates the death, she learns each of the local bakers had a motive to dislike the celebrity. But did one of them kill him?
Meanwhile, hundred-year-old twins, Poppy and Marigold, keep Addie hopping, looking for their missing dogs.
Will Addie be able to uncover the truth behind the celebrity judge’s death, or will she become the next victim of the mysterious shenanigans going on in Rockport?
About the Author
Gina Holder is an indie author and stay-at-home mom.
She’s had an infatuation with books for as long as she can remember. She loves sharing uplifting messages from God’s Word and introducing readers to new and new-to-them authors on her blog. When she’s not writing, Gina enjoys playing the piano, cooking, reading, watching Hallmark mysteries, and solving “escape room” puzzles.
She loves growing in her craft as an author. She published
her debut novel in 2017. Gina lives in Wyoming with her husband and daughter.
More from Gina
Choco-Banana Bliss Bars
-Mac Gordon
Ingredients:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 cup packed (light or dark) brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup (all-purpose) flour
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1 cup mashed overripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
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¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Allow bananas to ripen until outside is mostly black.
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Allow butter and egg to reach room temperature.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper. Spray parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Mix at a medium-high speed for 2 minutes.
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Add in 1 large egg, 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract, and ½ tsp salt. Mix at a medium-low speed until combined.
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Mix in 1 cup of flour. Mix on low until just combined.
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Fold 1 cup of mashed banana into the batter until they’re fully incorporated.
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Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips. Save a few chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the glass dish. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top.
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Bake for 33-37 minutes, until the edges are golden brown, and the center is baked through.
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Place on a wire rack to fully cool. Gently remove the bars from the pan. Cut into squares.
Devoted To Hope's Review of Home Baked Bribery
A Delightful Whodunit
A dash of mystery, a pinch of humor, and a whole lot of small-town charm—this book served up a delightful read!
The writing flows effortlessly, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The pacing? Spot on, with just the right mix of suspense, wit, and warmth to keep you turning pages. The mystery? Twisty enough to keep me guessing while keeping me entertained!
And the characters? Oh, they’re delightful. Addie is such a fun lead—her junk removal job keeps her in the middle of Rockport’s drama, whether she wants to be or not. And then there’s Talia, her housemate, who’s got her own hands full with the baking competition. Poppy and Marigold, the town’s 100-year-old twin troublemakers, had me smiling every time they showed up—with their disappearing pugs only adding to the fun.
This book is the perfect cozy escape—clean, entertaining, and packed with that small-town charm that makes you want to grab a cup of tea and settle in for the ride. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially the strong Christian content at the end.
I received a digital ARC of this book from Celebrate Lit Publicity Group. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
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