Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016)

The quaint town of Eden Lake, Minnesota, is a simmering pot of tension as the sheriff's election looms. Incumbent Sheriff Jim Grant is locked in a heated battle against Deputy Bill Todd, his own colleague. The election is tinged with controversy as Deputy Todd accuses Sheriff Grant of exploiting a wave of car thefts, a case initially led by Todd, to secure his own political future. Amid this tumultuous backdrop, Hannah Swensen, proprietress of Hannah's Cookie Jar bakery and café, and Todd's sister-in-law, finds herself at the helm of a cookbook fundraising committee, adding a dash of intrigue to the mix. Their efforts are complicated when Gary Koehler submits his late mother’s “perfect” fudge cupcake recipe, a beloved local delicacy with one key ingredient mysteriously listed as 'secret.' Hannah must unravel the culinary puzzle, using only her memories of the taste to identify the elusive ingredient. The election frenzy reaches a boiling point when Sheriff Grant is found murdered outside the community center, making it the fourth murder Hannah has stumbled upon in recent times. The discovery is ill-timed for Deputy Todd, who is caught on surveillance near the murder scene, turning him into the prime suspect. Detective Mike Kingston, one of the two men competing for Hannah’s heart, is tasked with the investigation and fervently warns Hannah against getting involved. But Hannah, aided by her other suitor, dentist Norman Rhodes, is determined to clear her brother-in-law’s name, ensuring a safe future for her unborn niece or nephew. Hannah’s investigation leads her to two compelling figures. Nettie Grant, the Sheriff's bereaved widow, whose marriage rumors suggest was strained following their son's untimely death in a car accident. And Paige Miller, the wife of Deputy Kevin Miller, whose barely concealed hostility toward the Sheriff and presence at the community center on the night of the murder make her a figure of interest. As Hannah inches closer to the truth, a black pickup truck begins to ominously tail her around town, threatening the safety she's fighting for. In 'Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe,' the stakes are high, and the mystery is as tantalizing as the recipes within. With a town in turmoil and her family's future on the line, Hannah must sift through deception and danger to uncover the deadly secret, ensuring that justice is served.

Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe is a mystery movie featuring Alison Sweeney and directed by Kristoffer Tabori.

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