Episode 97 - Valerie Burns, Icing on the Murder

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Jul 15, 202532:51Society & Culture

Looking forward to an intriguing summer read, Lissa talks with author Valerie Burns about her latest work. Packed with a delicious mix of cake, chaos, and crime, Icing on the Murder is a page-turner that's sure to keep r...

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