A skilled caterer whose sharp observations and persistence repeatedly draw her into solving dangerous mysteries.
A charismatic co-founder of the Cranberry Lane Christmas lifestyle brand who appears on a holiday television program, helps organize Bristol’s Christmas festival, and struggles with balancing her marriage, the brand, the farm, and her desired future.
Sarah Kane is a woman struggling after losing her job and feeling dissatisfied in her long-distance relationship with Alex. At Colin Tate’s Halloween party, she meets Matt Andover and becomes the accidental recipient of his magic, causing frightening supernatural effects that force her to question her sanity and her existing relationship.
Amateur sleuth and professional caterer who solves murders in her small town.
A determined caterer who repeatedly becomes involved in murder investigations and uses observation, culinary knowledge, and persistence to uncover hidden truths.
A successful entrepreneur who returns to her hometown for her aunt's will reading, inheriting half of the famed maple candy business. She navigates personal and professional challenges while deciding her future path.
A single parent and aspiring filmmaker who advocates for affordable housing. While co-fostering the dog, she develops a deeper connection with another parent and transforms her short film into a romance after realizing it needs a new beginning.
A doctor and protective but warm mother who balances hospital responsibilities with caring for Quinn. She hires Charley for a probationary EMS pilot position, grows emotionally closer to him, and later fires him after he disobeys her landing order during a dangerous medical delivery.
Jules Cooper is a New York publicity and media professional who returns to Christmas Land after Glinda Bonaparte’s death. She initially plans to claim and sell the property, but reconnects with its traditions, teaches children, reopens the village, and falls in love with the community and the life it represents.
Samantha Barclay is a writer for Compass magazine and the story's central character. She returns to Meadowbrook Farms to cover the Northeastern Equestrian Championships, confronts her family's plans, and resumes riding with Rascal. Her reunion with Luke Travers revives unresolved feelings and challenges her fear of competing again.
Jessica Parker works at a small hometown diner while managing family responsibilities and supporting Wesley, a boy struggling with baseball. She introduces Wesley to Chase Taynor, her former high-school boyfriend, and helps Chase understand the boy's need for genuine encouragement. Her renewed connection with Chase grows through the town's charity auction and their dance.
Natalie runs an independent mobile cupcake business from an aging truck. Initially focused on the property’s commercial value and selling it, she gradually becomes committed to restoring the historic bakery. She develops recipes, creates a website, teaches Eric to bake, and grows closer to him while helping secure the bakery’s future.
Nikki DeLoach has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Curious Caterer Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Awkward., Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate, Holiday Unplugged. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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