Lord of the Pies

When Carrie Ann Cole bakes a lemon meringue pie to die for that actually kills someone, she must find out who the real killer is before her time at the Kensington Palace expires.

The elegant Orangery at Kensington Palace is the perfect setting for the bridal shower of Carrie Ann Cole’s best friend’s sister. Personal chef to the royal family, Carrie Ann’s pie theme is naturally winning. But a waiter later keels over dead into the lemon meringue pie she leaves as a thank-you to the staff and Carrie Ann realizes that somebody slipped a mickey into that meringue.

Her floury fingerprints are all over that pie and the authorities suspect her distress is a cover-up for murder. Carrie Ann must set out to clear her name if she wants to stay at her dream job any longer. But all too soon, another body drops in the Orangery. This time, it’s the Orangery chef.

Murder won’t crimp her style, and as bodies pile up, Carrie Ann uncovers palace intrigue, London nightlife, and British pies scouring for the killer in Lord of the Pies, the witty follow-up to Nell Hampton’s Kale to the Queen.Praise for Lord of the Pies:
“A well-crafted plot with plenty of surprises...This contemporary cozy is as light and delectable as one of Carrie Ann’s meringue toppings.”
—Publishers Weekly

"Most likely to appeal to mystery-romance fans entranced by PBS’s The Great British Baking Show.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A mystery full of danger and high stakes with non-stop fun and adventure.”
—San Francisco Book Review

Praise for Kale to the Queen:
"A charming debut foodie cozy with a gutsy heroine."
—Kirkus Reviews

“Beautifully executed and amazingly well-plotted...an A+ book! This was an excellent start to a new series.”
—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick

"Anglophiles rejoice! Kale to the Queen...is as delightful a treat as afternoon tea. Hampton’s engaging protagonist and breezy writing style will keep readers captivated in this charming across-the-pond adventure. You’ll be chuffed to bits! Don’t miss it!"
—Julie Hyzy, author of the New York Times bestselling White House Chef mysteries

"A delightful and charming debut! Carrie Ann is a smart and determined sleuth. Her skills range far beyond the kitchen as she brings a murderer to ground while whipping up mouth-watering gourmet offerings. I can’t wait for Carrie Ann’s next adventure!"
—Connie Archer, author of the national bestselling Soup Lover’s mysteriesAn avid foodie and writer, Nell Hampton decided to finally combine her two loves. She lives in Richmond, VA. This is her second Kensington Palace Chef mystery.