A Scone of Contention

About This Audiobook

Hayley Snow’s Scottish honeymoon with Detective Nathan Bransford starts with lofty expectations—world-class scones, scenic castles, and zero drama. But when a contestant at the Highland Scone Competition collapses dead mid-bite, the newlyweds find themselves knee-deep in a mystery that’s neither sweet nor satisfying. Lucy Burdette serves up a Scottish treat with a twist: a cozy mystery that simmers with tart humor and simmering danger, all wrapped in the buttery crust of Key West’s most beloved food critic’s misadventure north of the border. The twist? Hayley’s scone-snobbery backfires spectacularly when she’s forced to play amateur sleuth in a land where tea is strong, secrets are stronger, and the pastries are politically fraught.

This isn’t your grandma’s murder mystery—it’s a sharp, sassy whodunit where the body count rises alongside the butter in the batter. Burdette’s writing crackles with wit, and her affection for burnt-orange Scottish landscapes and culinary rivalry leaps off the page. The audiobook transforms this into a feast for the ears, with Laura Jennings’ narration bursting with character: she nails Hayley’s self-deprecating charm, Nathan’s dry detective wit, and the full-throated outrage of a Highland baker scorned. If you crave mysteries that serve up substance as rich as clotted cream, this one’s a winner—with a side of deadly dough.