Kelly Klarkson, owner of Klarkson's Confections and Sugar Creek's resident amateur sleuth, has her sights set on winning the annual town bake-off. But her dreams of blue ribbons and sugar-coated glory go up in smoke when a suspicious fire erupts at the fairgrounds, destroying her booth and leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

To make matters worse, her prize-winning apple pie - crafted from her grandmother's secret recipe - has vanished. Determined to uncover the truth, Kelly, armed with her whisks, her wits, and her trusty feline sidekick, Bubbles, dives into a world of fiery rivalries, burnt secrets, and a cast of quirky characters, each with their own recipe for disaster.

As Kelly sifts through clues, she discovers that beneath Sugar Creek's charming facade lies a tangled web of deceit, old grudges, and a mysterious stranger who seems to have a taste for arson - and apple pie. With the help of her best friend, Sarah, owner of Miller's Mystery Books, and her tech-savvy nephew, Jason, Kelly must uncover the truth before the flames of suspicion consume her town - and her heart.