{"id":31773,"date":"2025-03-24T11:08:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=31773"},"modified":"2025-03-24T11:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T15:08:34","slug":"review-killing-me-souffle-by-ellie-alexander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/24\/review-killing-me-souffle-by-ellie-alexander\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \ud83d\udd0d Killing Me Souffl\u00e9 by Ellie Alexander"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-31773\" data-postid=\"31773\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-31773 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ipqd624 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_bkjs624 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_5viv624 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander.jpg?resize=640%2C1048&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-31766\" title=\"killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander\" alt=\"killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander.jpg?w=916&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander.jpg?resize=183%2C300&amp;ssl=1 183w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander.jpg?resize=625%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander.jpg?resize=768%2C1258&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander.jpg?resize=400%2C655&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_01tu624 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Amidst the rocky beaches of the Oregon coast, Torte\u2019s beloved Sterling and Stephanie have been hired to take over the aging restaurant at the cliffside Whaleshead Resort. They\u2019re nervous about striking out on their own, but excited by the opportunity to put their own spin a new menu. From fresh fish caught the very same day to vegan options and handcrafted pastries, they\u2019re buzzing with ideas. What\u2019s even better is that Jules and the team from Torte have come out for opening weekend to cheer them on.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Despite some opening night jitters, the dinner is off with a bang. Guests and long-term residents of Whaleshead Resort are eager to taste the young couple\u2019s creations. As the tickets begin to line up and guests pile in the front door, Jules and Carlos offer to roll up their sleeves and help in any way they can.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Stephanie is taking on every chef\u2019s nightmare\u2014a fluffy chocolate souffl\u00e9\u2014and Sterling is fast at work prepping shrimp linguini and pan-seared halibut when they suddenly hear screaming. Erik Morton, the manager of Whaleshead and their new boss, has taken a fatal fall down the steep and dangerous cliffside trail leading to the beach. Jules and her young prot\u00e9g\u00e9s quickly realize this was no accident. Now, the team will have to juggle the investigation while keeping the restaurant\u2014and Steph and Sterling&#8217;s new jobs\u2014from crashing like the waves along the cliffs.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_66u6624 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9xnu624  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Feb 25, 2025<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Bakeshop Mysteries<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>21<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Macmillan<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> Minotaur Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $9.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jules Capshaw<\/strong> is the owner of Tarte, a popular bakery in Ashland, Oregon. She and her husband, <strong>Carlos<\/strong>, are going through a lot of changes in their personal lives and at the restaurant. Two valued employees have left to manage a beachside resort bistro. To show their support, Jules and Carlos and a few other Ashland friends and family members travel to the Oregon coast to support Sterling and Steph for their grand opening. However, the manager there is a nightmare, and someone will do whatever it takes to get rid of him.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">This book is part of the long-running <em>Bakeshop Mystery<\/em> series. Jules and Carlos are a wonderful couple and Carlos is especially supportive in this book. If you\u2019re new to the series, you will be able to follow the mystery with no problem, but some of the developments in the characters\u2019 lives won\u2019t be as meaningful. There are many details about food and food preparation, as well as recipes at the end of the book, which I like in a culinary mystery. However, some may see this as slowing the pace or taking away from the mystery.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Jules\u2019 stepdad is a police detective who is there for the grand opening, and the local police detective in charge welcomes his help investigating the death of Erik Morton, the obnoxious resort manager. Jules is also able to help by passing along things she has overheard or learned from some of the other resort staff members. Her best friend, Lance, is the director of the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, and is dramatic offstage as well. Lance insists that he and Jules do some investigating of their own, which is entertaining. Their friendship is fun to read about and is always a highlight. Lance is a delightful character who shines in this book. Erik made a lot of enemies, so there are a fair number of suspects in his murder. The investigation could have a little more substance, but this is still an enjoyable culinary cozy mystery, especially for fans of the series. The ending alone makes the whole book worthwhile!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ts08624 customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kUiRu3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/4lcG1fx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander\/1146739936?ean=9781250326362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/killing-me-souffle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a 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\/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amidst the rocky beaches of the Oregon coast, Torte\u2019s beloved Sterling and Stephanie have been hired to take over the aging restaurant at the cliffside Whaleshead Resort. They\u2019re nervous about striking out on their own, but excited by the opportunity to put their own spin a new menu. From fresh fish caught the very same day to vegan options and handcrafted pastries, they\u2019re buzzing with ideas. What\u2019s even better is that Jules and the team from Torte have come out for opening weekend to cheer them on.<br \/><br \/>Despite some opening night jitters, the dinner is off with a bang. Guests and long-term residents of Whaleshead Resort are eager to taste the young couple\u2019s creations. As the tickets begin to line up and guests pile in the front door, Jules and Carlos offer to roll up their sleeves and help in any way they can.<br \/><br \/>Stephanie is taking on every chef\u2019s nightmare\u2014a fluffy chocolate souffl\u00e9\u2014and Sterling is fast at work prepping shrimp linguini and pan-seared halibut when they suddenly hear screaming. Erik Morton, the manager of Whaleshead and their new boss, has taken a fatal fall down the steep and dangerous cliffside trail leading to the beach. Jules and her young prot\u00e9g\u00e9s quickly realize this was no accident. Now, the team will have to juggle the investigation while keeping the restaurant\u2014and Steph and Sterling's new jobs\u2014from crashing like the waves along the cliffs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Feb 25, 2025<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Bakeshop Mysteries<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>21<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Macmillan<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> Minotaur Books<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $9.99<\/p><hr \/><p>\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Jules Capshaw<\/strong> is the owner of Tarte, a popular bakery in Ashland, Oregon. She and her husband, <strong>Carlos<\/strong>, are going through a lot of changes in their personal lives and at the restaurant. Two valued employees have left to manage a beachside resort bistro. To show their support, Jules and Carlos and a few other Ashland friends and family members travel to the Oregon coast to support Sterling and Steph for their grand opening. However, the manager there is a nightmare, and someone will do whatever it takes to get rid of him.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">This book is part of the long-running <em>Bakeshop Mystery<\/em> series. Jules and Carlos are a wonderful couple and Carlos is especially supportive in this book. If you\u2019re new to the series, you will be able to follow the mystery with no problem, but some of the developments in the characters\u2019 lives won\u2019t be as meaningful. There are many details about food and food preparation, as well as recipes at the end of the book, which I like in a culinary mystery. However, some may see this as slowing the pace or taking away from the mystery.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Jules\u2019 stepdad is a police detective who is there for the grand opening, and the local police detective in charge welcomes his help investigating the death of Erik Morton, the obnoxious resort manager. Jules is also able to help by passing along things she has overheard or learned from some of the other resort staff members. Her best friend, Lance, is the director of the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, and is dramatic offstage as well. Lance insists that he and Jules do some investigating of their own, which is entertaining. Their friendship is fun to read about and is always a highlight. Lance is a delightful character who shines in this book. Erik made a lot of enemies, so there are a fair number of suspects in his murder. The investigation could have a little more substance, but this is still an enjoyable culinary cozy mystery, especially for fans of the series. The ending alone makes the whole book worthwhile!<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kUiRu3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/4lcG1fx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/killing-me-souffle-ellie-alexander\/1146739936?ean=9781250326362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/killing-me-souffle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Ellie_Alexander_Killing_Me_Souffl%C3%A9?id=QAYAEQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31773"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31773\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31779,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31773\/revisions\/31779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}