This was the first book I have read in the Donut series. I didn't feel lost at all. The author did a good job giving Timbits (pun intended) of background information to catch me up on anything relevant to the story. I do regret not having read the other books in the series beforehand because a major character left the series and I know if I had been reading it from the beginning that I would have felt an emotional connection to that person and would have been sad. But, that just makes me want to go back and read the others that came before this one. 

This was just like the Coffee Shop murder mystery series. It felt exactly like I was reading those books. I think the Coffee Shop ones were written before this Donut series so obviously that makes this series not as original. It even had the recipes for making Donuts in between chapters like the Coffee books had recipes for Lattes and other coffee beverages. Since I had already seen this done before it felt like nothing special only a copy cat. The Coffee Shop recipes and woman seemed more passionate about her trade. But, I could be biased because coffee can be considered romantic and sexy in a way, whereas when you think of donuts you feel guilty and fat. Nonetheless, I loved every second of it and still thought it was creative and fun. 

I liked the main character Suzanne. She was a take no for an answer woman. I found it strange that her being a Donut shop owner took so quickly to solving a murder. Granted, her mother was a suspect and I haven't read the other books to see how she got to be such a good sleuth. I liked that she had many friends and knew everyone. It made her seem more likable and her life interesting and playful. She had a great personality and any girl would want her as their best friend. I mean, free coffee and donuts and helping her interrogate suspects to solve a murder while antiquing? Sound perfect!

This was a super fast, fun enjoyable read that makes you want coffee and something sweet while reading. Seems like a series that is very easy to get addicted to. On to the next one, or in my case one that came before this one.