Episode 97 - Valerie Burns, Icing on the Murder

From Black Market Reads by The Givens Foundation for African American Literature

July 15, 2025 · 33 min · Season 10 · Episode 7

About this episode

Lissa interviews author Valerie Burns about her latest mystery novel, 'Icing on the Murder'.

Looking forward to an intriguing summer read, Lissa talks with author Valerie Burns about her latest work. Packed with a delicious mix of cake, chaos, and crime, Icing on the Murder is a page-turner that's sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats and leave them craving more! In this fourth installment of the Baker Street Mystery series, influencer-turned-bakery-owner Maddy Montgomery is preparing for her dream wedding, but before she can say "I do" to her fiancé, veterinarian Michael Portman, she must first solve a murder that threatens to ruin her big day. When world-renowned wedding planner Serafina is found impaled by one of Baby Cakes Bakery's wedding cake skewers, Maddy and her trusted crew—along with a little help from her 250-pound Mastiff, Baby—take on the case. But can they unmask the killer in time for wedding bells to ring? Learn more: www.BlackMarketReads.com

People in this episode

Host: Lissa

Guest: Valerie Burns

Topics covered

mystery
crime
baking
wedding planning

Keywords

Baker Street Mystery
Maddy Montgomery
wedding
murder

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Icing on the Murder

Books & works: Icing on the Murder, Baker Street Mystery