Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies

I loved the cozy vibe but kept guessing who the culprit was early on. Did the story give enough subtle clues or was it too straightforward?

The descriptions made me crave pastries and small-town charm. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination.

Her passion for baking added such warmth to the story, but I wonder if that was a deliberate choice to make her more likable or just a cozy detail.