Distraught after discovering the betrayal by her husband and best friend, Tori, cupcake caterer Emory Martinez allows her temper to flare. Several people witness her very public altercation with her ex-friend. To make matters worse, Tori exacts her revenge by posting a fake photo of Emory in a compromising situation, which goes viral on social media. When Tori is found murdered, all signs point to Emory being the prime suspect.With the police investigation focused on gathering evidence to convict her, Emory must prove her innocence while whipping up batches of cupcakes and buttercream. Delving into the past of her murdered ex-friend, she finds other people had reasons to want Tori dead, including Emory's own husband. Can she find the killer, or will the clues sprinkled around the investigation point the police back to her?

Sprinkles of Suspicion (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Davis, Kim

Mystery

Cinnamon & Sugar Press

Cake Popped Off!: Cupcake Catering Mystery Series Book 2

Review\n"Framed and Frosted" is a fun-filled novel filled with murder, blackmail, manslaughter, theft, and total chaos that will have one flipping through the pages like mad to find out what happens next! - Belinda Wilson, InD'Tale\n"Kim Davis is an awesome storyteller and her books are amazing treats that should not be missed!" ~Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book\n"This story does pack in a lot of sub-plots . . . they only add to the story and do not detract at all. I was amazed at how the author kept everything flowing smoothly and wove each story succinctly into the major plot." ~Storeybook Reviews\n"Wow! Once I started reading Framed and Frosted, I couldn't put it down! . . . Davis keeps readers on the edge of their seats as she crafts a suspenseful mystery with plenty of surprising twists and turns." ~Reading Is My SuperPower\n"The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift through and suspects to consider. I really enjoyed trying to figure out the murderer." ~MJB Reviewers\n"The perfect book to get you geared up for the 4th of July . . . Things get interesting after that as the clues start coming, secrets are discovered, and the danger mounts. Add in some family drama and you get a cozy you won't be able to put down until you hit the last page making for a fabulous read." ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews\n"Exciting and complicated and so well written that I look forward to more of Ms. Davis's talent. Everything I look forward to in a cozy or escape read." ~Laura's Interests\n"Kim Davis does not disappoint! Davis weaves and plots a Cozy with several suspects to consider. And a few twists and turns to keep you interested and turning the pages." ~My Reading Journeys\nFramed and Frosted, the third book in the Cupcake Catering Mystery series, finds cupcake caterer, Emory Martinez, working at a Laguna Beach society Fourth of July soiree, with her sister and their new employee, Sal. With a host who seems intent on accosting both catering employees and guests alike, things go from bad to worse when he accuses Sal of murdering his long-dead son.\nAs the crescendo of exploding fireworks overhead becomes the backdrop for cupcakes and champagne, a deadly murder occurs. Can Sal and Emory explain why the cupcake the host ate, after shoving a trayful of buttercream-frosted cupcakes onto Sal, resulted in his death? Or will the guests and detective alike believe that Sal is a murderer? Emory and her octogenarian employer, Tillie, whip into action to find out who framed Sal after he was frosted by the victim.\nIncludes recipes!

Framed and Frosted (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)

Frosted Yuletide Murder (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)

Build your understanding of behavior as communication and learn to interpret the messages behind the actions. This book provides information and tools to support all children whose primary way to communicate is through challenging behaviors. The authors address what behaviors children use to communicate, what kinds of messages they may be sending, and how adults can ask six critical questions to better understand and meet children?s needs. 
Drawing from extensive experience in autism and speech pathology, the authors use accessible language to explain how central nervous system disabilities and hidden issues can affect a child?s behavior and ability to communicate. They show how to create an improved learning environment and offer proactive strategies to support more acceptable behavioral alternatives. Throughout the book, stories provide enlightening, sometimes humorous, examples of how children use behavior to communicate. Engaging exercises and end-of-chapter questions can be used by individuals or teams to examine and improve their current practice. Benefits The authors provide: <ul>
<li>A proactive, strengths-based model for supporting children in learning to self-regulate their behavior </li> <li>Clear descriptions of the ways in which all children use different behaviors to communicate </li> <li>Questions and protocols to help you interpret the message behind challenging behaviors</li> <li>Tools to help you develop strategies that meet children?s needs and encourage more acceptable means of expression </li> <li>Reader-friendly explanations of central nervous system disabilities and how they affect learning and communication </li> <li>Information on hidden issues that may affect behavior</li> <li>More than two dozen activities and reflective questions that can be used by individuals or teams</li>
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When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Understanding the Challenging Behaviors of Young Children and Students with Disabilities

Education & Teaching

Dixon, Susan

Schools & Teaching

Solution Tree

My Chameleon Teacher

James is a typical 4th grade boy who's excited about seeing his friends and entering his new classroom, but what he doesn't realize is what will happen when his teacher shares some BIG news with his class. Mrs. Davis' news shocks most of her students, though James had some suspicions all along the way. James and his classmates learn to adapt to a teacher who changes right before their eyes. Read to find out what the mystery behind his teacher is, and be prepared to have your heart touched by this true story.

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Merack Publishing

Activities, Crafts & Games

Kimberly S Davis

Following a scandal that chased her from San Francisco, Carissa Carmichael struggles to find acceptance in her small Southern California hometown as she opens her aromatherapy and reflexology shop. 
When she finds a man murdered in her distilling room, Carissa becomes the main suspect, especially when her fingerprints are found on the murder weapon. Despite her father’s position as Oak Creek Valley’s chief of police, most townspeople assume she’s guilty—including the new leading detective. 
Refusing to run again, Carissa knows she must prove her innocence to save her shop and her family’s reputation. With suspects acting as slippery as the essential oils she distills, it’s up to Carissa to apply pressure and sniff out the truth before it’s too late. 
If you like your cozies with quirky hometown characters, small-town California charm, recipes, and essential oil and reflexology tips, Book 1 in the Aromatherapy Apothecary cozy mystery series is for you. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.

Essentials of Murder (Aromatherapy Apothecary Cozy Mysteries)

Press, Kindred Ink

Kindred Ink Press LLC

Essentials of Murder

Buttercream Betrayal (Cupcake Catering Mystery Series)

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