Murder as Sticky as Jam (A Humorous Cozy Mystery)

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Total Pages : 120 pages
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Download or read book Murder as Sticky as Jam (A Humorous Cozy Mystery) written by Diana Orgain and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come for the cozy, stay for the thrill of itThe first in a brand new series: A Gluten Free MysteryIn a jam...Jam-making besties, Mona Reilly and Vicki Lawton are gearing up for the grand opening of Jammin' Honey. But when Mona is lured away to taste some delectable pastries, their store burns down with a victim inside--and all fingers point to Mona as the prime suspect. Now, with the help the crazy Coupon Clippers clan, Mona must prove her innocence and redeem her lifelong dream. After all, she received her seed money from her crazy and unpredictable Aunt Cee--and she can't possibly let her down. With several attempts on her life and Vicki's shady new beau in the picture, things look bleak for the jam-making jailbird. Will Mona concoct a recipe to get herself out of this very sticky situation?Praise for Diana Orgain"If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast paced and fun..."--Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author

Murder as Sticky as Jam

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Total Pages : 154 pages
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Download or read book Murder as Sticky as Jam written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come for the cozy, stay for the thrill of it The first in a brand new series: A Gluten Free Mystery In a jam… Jam-making besties, Mona Reilly and Vicki Lawton are gearing up for the grand opening of Jammin' Honey. But when Mona is lured away to taste some delectable pastries, their store burns down with a victim inside--and all fingers point to Mona as the prime suspect. Now, with the help the crazy Coupon Clippers clan, Mona must prove her innocence and redeem her lifelong dream. After all, she received her seed money from her crazy and unpredictable Aunt Cee--and she can't possibly let her down. With several attempts on her life and Vicki's shady new beau in the picture, things look bleak for the jam-making jailbird. Will Mona concoct a recipe to get herself out of this very sticky situation? Praise for Diana Orgain "If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast paced and fun..." --Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author

Rockabye Murder

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockabye Murder written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dancing can be murder—literally. All Kate was supposed to do at this swing-dance lesson was master the triple step, which seemed like a breeze . . . when she wasn’t pregnant with twins. But now a dead body has lindy-hopped its way off the studio’s roof, clutching a cryptic note with a dire warning: if the studio goes ahead with the upcoming 1950s-themed benefit dance, one of the attendees will die on the dance floor. Kate’s got a case to solve and the clock is ticking, but her favorite babysitter is MIA. Can she solve the case before the killer strikes again? To do: 1. Help Mom’s boyfriend shop for engagement rings. 2. Learn how to do the Charleston without falling on my face. 3. Buy even more diapers. 4. Solve a murder—fast. Jitterbug into the eighth book of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries, a laugh-out-loud, page-turning clean cozy mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain.

Pampered to Death

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 173 pages
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Download or read book Pampered to Death written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-06-13 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The much awaited, hilarious new installment in the USA Today Bestselling Maternal Instincts Mystery Series Girl time is hard to come by for new moms. So, when Kate's best friend, Paula, invites her to Spa Day, Kate jumps at the chance for break from diaper duty. But when a body is recovered from one of the saunas, it may prove that the guest was Pampered to Death! The killer has an agenda and it may include deadly face masks! Suddenly everyone has a motive and Kate must solve the mystery before the next victim falls prey to a ghastly seaweed wrap. "If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom,trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes)." --Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author

Formula for Murder

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Formula for Murder written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-06-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing up baby--Bringing down a killer An over the top, good-time cozy mystery While taking baby Laurie to her very first Photo Shoot, sleuth and first-time mom Kate Connolly and her baby are the victims of a hit-and-run. Fortunately they escape unharmed, but when a witness identifies the car's French diplomatic license plates, Kate and her hubby try to get some answers. Soon they discover there's something going on at the French consulate that's dirtier-and far deadlier-than any diaper. It's up to Kate to keep Family Life on track while solving another puzzling whodunit! “A straightforward whodunit … chick lit meets noir in Diana Orgain’s fun mystery.” —The Mystery Gazette "A charming, gutsy, wry character who will make you laugh so hard you'll forget the labor pains." -Lousie Ure, Shamus Award-Winning Author "A fun, fast, cozy read that will keep its readers entertained and anxiously awaiting the next installment." —The Best Reviews

A Deathly Rattle

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 183 pages
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Download or read book A Deathly Rattle written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-06-20 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Private detective and young mom Kate Connolly is no stranger to solving crimes with a baby on her hip. But in just a few months, she’ll have three babies, and her to-do list has never felt longer. When someone shoots rival PI Vicente Domingo, Kate jumps to take the case. Is the attempted murderer someone Vicente’s been investigating recently? Or does it have something to do with a shadowy secret from his past? And can she crack the case before the would-be murderer comes back to finish the job—or before her mom decorates the twins’ new room in the world’s worst nursery theme while Kate’s not looking? Jump into the latest installment of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries, a laugh-out-loud, page-turning, clean cozy mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain. Praise for the Maternal Instincts Mysteries “An over the top, good-time cozy mystery. With a feisty heroine and with lots of humor, plenty of intrigue and suspense, and a little baby cooing, this novel is a delightful treat to read.” —Fresh Fiction “You’ll love keeping up with this amazing mother and sleuth in this fun, fast-paced series.” —Camille Minichino, author of the Miniature Mystery Series

Killer Cravings

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Killer Cravings written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-06-13 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An over the top, good-time cozy mystery While staking out a cheating husband, Kate can't help but to indulge the cravings from her newest pregnancy. Little does she know the owner of the bakery has her eyes on Jim, Kate's beloved husband. Things turn deadly as Kate's cravings take over. It's up to Kate to keep her Family Life on track while solving another deadly whodunit!

Bundle of Trouble

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bundle of Trouble written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-06-13 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A body has been dredged from the San Francisco Bay. Kate Connolly, pregnant and ready to pop, has reason to fear it may be her long lost brother-in-law. When a private investigator begins nosing around, Kate decides on a new career path. Battling sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts and breastfeeding mishaps she muddles through her own investigation, Mommy style: To do: 1. Find Killer 2. Figure out hideous breast pump. 3. Avoid cranky cop. 4. Send out Make birth announcements. 5. Buy pink paper for the birth announcements. 5. FIND KILLER Family life has never been so exciting, but after Kate launches her own female detective agency, she may just get more than she bargained for. Full of suspense, this cozy is unputdownable! "Engaging…[A] charming debut thriller.” --Publishers Weekly "If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom,trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes)." --Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / detective mystery MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES Bundle of Trouble (Book 1) Motherhood is Murder (Book 2) Formula for Murder (Book 3) Nursing a Grudge (Book 4) Pampered to Death (Book 5) Killer Cravings (Book 6) A Deathly Rattle (Book 7) Prams and Poison (Book 8) Rockabye Murder (Book 9)

Murder as Savory as Biscuits

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Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book Murder as Savory as Biscuits written by Diana Orgain and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now that he's back from serving his country, all police officer, Leo Lawson wants is to ask out the sweetest jam-maker he's ever known, Mona Reilly. And it's finally time. But when the budding couple enjoys a picnic at Magnolia Falls, they discover a dog in distress. As the dog leads them to a body, Leo knows that the dog is the key to getting the girl-and uncovering the murderer. Despite the coupon clippers' last attempt with tampering with official police business, they are once again on the case. Struggling, Leo is torn between finding the dog a home and letting the scruffy mutt use his charm to win over Mona. But one thing is certain: the dog knows more than he's saying. Will some savory biscuits uncover the truth?PRAISE FOR DIANA ORGAIN MYSTERIES"Full of suspense, these cozies are unputdownable!"--Denise W. Kindle Reader"Engaging...[A] charming debut thriller."--Publishers Weekly"If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast paced and fun..."--Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling AuthorClean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: humorous culinary cozy mysteries, dog cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / detective mysteryCOOKING UP MURDER MYSTERIESMurder as Sticky as Jam (Book 1)Murder as Sweet as Honey (Book 2)Murder as Savory as Biscuits (Book 3)

Nursing a Grudge

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nursing a Grudge written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-06-13 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A laugh-out-loud page-turner Bringing up baby Sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts, and breastfeeding mishaps are status quo for new mom Kate Connolly. But when she decides to turn private investigator in order to work from home, her To-Do List expands exponentially: 1. Buy diapers. 2. Get back in shape. 3. Order lock pick set… Bringing down a killer Her friend Jill’s boyfriend falls to his death under questionable circumstances. Juggling mommy duties and unorthodox investigation techniques, Kate must determine whether the scathing review Jill wrote about a local restaurant is connected to his untimely death…and whether the killer might strike again. Investigation, Mommy-style Kate races to solve the case before Vicente Domingo, the new, sexy PI in town swoops in and saves the day. He’s drop-dead gorgeous, but she’d like to tell him to drop dead for poaching her last client. As bodies pile up faster than dirty diapers, can Kate uncover the truth about what happened to Jill’s boyfriend between nap times, diaper changes, and playdates? Or will Become A Bonafide P.I be the last entry she makes on her To-Do List? “An over the top, good-time cozy mystery. With a feisty heroine and with lots of humor, plenty of intrigue and suspense, and a little baby cooing, this novel is a delightful treat to read.” —Fresh Fiction “You’ll love keeping up with this amazing mother and sleuth in this fun, fast-paced series.” —Camille Minichino, author of the Miniature Mystery Series

Prams and Poison

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prams and Poison written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only constant is . . . murder. When Kate’s best friend Paula is hired to renovate one of San Francisco’s famous Victorian-style “painted ladies,” it seems like the gig of a lifetime. But when a stiletto-brandishing tenant chases Kate and Paula off the front steps, it quickly becomes clear that finding the perfect paint swatches is going to be the easy part. And that’s before a skeleton in a Victorian-era gown tumbles out of the attic. Kate knows she has to take the case . . . but what’s she supposed to do with nine-month-old Laurie now that her main babysitter’s found a new job? Her mom hasn’t been much help since she’s started juggling a string of dates with two men—her boyfriend who wants to propose and an ex who’s back to sweep her off her feet. Can Kate solve her most complicated case yet between interviewing new nannies and overseeing her own convoluted garage-turned-nursery renovation? Or will all this change be the death of her blooming PI career? To do: 1. Find the perfect nanny. 2. Write a thank-you note to Mom’s ex-boyfriend. (Weird.) 3. Research electricians to make sure the next one won’t light the house on fire. 4. Crack the case. Dive into the ninth book of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries, a laugh-out-loud, page-turning clean cozy mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain

Trigger Yappy

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Publisher : Diana Orgain
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Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trigger Yappy written by Diana Orgain and published by Diana Orgain. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although still not quite a dog lover, Maggie Patterson meets with her new group of dog-loving friends for “Yappy Hour” every Friday night in the sleepy seaside town of Pacific Cove, CA. Both she and her sister Rachel have put the past murderous summer behind them, with Rachel even securing a headline feature for the Wine & Bark in the famous Doggie Day magazine. But when her sister comes down with a case of salmonella poisoning, Maggie is left to run the business in her absence. Even worse, Maggie overhears an argument between her friend Yolanda and Bonnie, who runs the Chic Chickie shop. Then poor Bonnie turns up dead. With evidence pilling up against Yolanda, the Roundup Crew is desperate to find the real killer and convince Maggie to investigate. With the help of charming detective Officer Brad Brooks, Maggie finds that everyone has a motive, even some of her beloved Roundup Crew friends. Maggie must put her new job as a purser on hold while she tracks down a murderer. Will Maggie’s investigation kill her budding romance with Officer Brooks? Sometimes getting to the truth is not for the faint of bark…er…heart. Between running the bar, managing her love life, and solving a murder in time for the editorial spread, things are about to get a little hairy in this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery.

Stand-In Murder: A Humorous Best Friends Cozy Mystery

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Publisher : Britt Lizz Publishing
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Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stand-In Murder: A Humorous Best Friends Cozy Mystery written by Brittany E. Brinegar and published by Britt Lizz Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this beachside murder mystery from Brittany E. Brinegar, author of witty whodunits... Without proof, the killer gets away with suicide. A house sitter is found dead in a ritzy California mansion and the police are eager to sweep her suicide under the rug. But when amateur sleuth Becky Robinson notices inconsistencies at the crime scene, she makes it her mission to prove murder. Desperate for a lead, Becky and the gang investigate a string of neighborhood robberies. But the only link between the crimes is a priceless tea set from the golden age of Hollywood. Tracking the missing valuables puts Becky in the crosshairs of a skilled cat burglar who will stop at nothing to remain anonymous. Can the wild goose chase unmask the house sitter’s killer before the case is closed? Or will Becky be cast as a stand-in for the next crime? ---------------- Stand-In Murder is the unpredictable second installment in the Hollywood Whodunit cozy mystery series. If you love clumsy heroines, a Hollywood backdrop, quirky suspects, and an adorable rescue puppy this series is for you! Hollywood Whodunit Series Order Book 1: Prime Time Murder Book 2: Stand-In Murder Book 3: Music City Murder Book 4. Trap Door Murder Book 5: Fool's Gold Murder Book 6: Holly Jolly Murder Book 7: Blue Suede Murder Book 8: Family Reunion Murder Book 9: Summer Vacation Murder Book 10: Sunlight Swindler Murder Book 11: Castle Island Murder Book 12: Fixer-Upper Murder Book 13: Hometown Murder Book 14: Big Apple Murder Book 15: Devil Wears Murder

A Frozen Scoop of Murder

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ISBN 13 : 9781512323122
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (231 download)

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Book Synopsis A Frozen Scoop of Murder by : Constance Barker

Download or read book A Frozen Scoop of Murder written by Constance Barker and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-04 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tara got more than she bargained for when she opened up The Frozen Scoop ice cream Shoppe in the small town of Caesar's Creek, Georgia. Newly divorced and disgusted with corporate life, she feels a small town atmosphere is a welcoming change to her prior chaotic life. That is until the town is rocked by murder and mayhem. Now it's time for Tara to put her amateur sleuth skills to work along with her friends and co-workers Stormi and Paige. But what happens when a new man in Tara's life might become a suspect in the murder case? Find out in this new cozy murder mystery series. This is a short cozy mystery filled with humor, suspects and scrumptious visions of ice cream delicacies.

Killer Jam

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ISBN 13 : 9781503945463
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (454 download)

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Book Synopsis Killer Jam by : Karen MacInerney

Download or read book Killer Jam written by Karen MacInerney and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Houston reporter Lucy Resnick cashes in her retirement to buy her grandmother's farm in Buttercup, Texas, she's looking forward to a simple life as a homesteader. But Lucy has barely finished putting up her first batch of Killer Dewberry Jam when an oil exploration truck rolls up to the farm and announces plans to replace her broccoli patch with an oil derrick. Two days later, Nettie Kocurek, the woman who ordered the drilling, turns up dead at the Founders' Day Festival with a bratwurst skewer through her heart and one of Lucy's jam jars beside her...and the sheriff fingers Lucy as the prime suspect. Horrified, Lucy begins to talk to Nettie's neighbors, but the more she gets to know the townspeople, the more she realizes she's not the only one who had a beef with Nettie. Can she clear her name, or will her dream life turn into a nightmare?"--Page 4 of cover.

Purled and Poisoned

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Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (793 download)

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Download or read book Purled and Poisoned written by Tracey Drew and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanted: Cat mum to manage a yarn store, corral two curious cats, all the while being tangled up in murderous mayhem and mystery. A smart woman would dump her cheating ex, move from the city, and give herself a chance for a well-deserved do-over. A smarter woman--smarter than me, anyway--wouldn't jump out of that same frying pan and return to Cape Discovery, a seaside village where her family is the nuttiest of all the nut-ball residents. I'm a former high school counsellor, middle-child peacemaker, and curator of lots of squishy/fuzzy goodness at my granddad's little yarn store. The Serial Knitters and Happy Hookers in the store's Craft for Calmness group have been busy creating booties and baby blankets for a christening fit for a prince. But when I stumble onto the little prince's fatally poisoned mother, a right royal mess ensues. The kid's paternity is in question and I'm tasked to sniff out the baby daddy as a favour for a frenemy--don't ask. I did, and now the bodies are piling up and a killer just might use my cupcake addiction against me. Tessa Wakefield has her hands full juggling a cozy craft store, her crazy family, and two men who'd rather poke out their eyes than describe themselves as cute. Which they totally are. Cute, charismatic, and occasionally on her mind when she's not stumbling over dead bodies and using her newfound sleuthing skills to track down murderers. Lucky she's an excellent multi-tasker because digging beneath Cape Discovery's surface can unearth secrets that kill.

Homicide and Halo-Halo

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593201698
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (932 download)

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Download or read book Homicide and Halo-Halo written by Mia P. Manansala and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death at a beauty pageant turns Tita Rosie's Kitchen upside down in the latest entry of this witty and humorous cozy mystery series by Mia P. Manansala. Things are heating up for Lila Macapagal. Not in her love life, which she insists on keeping nonexistent despite the attention of two very eligible bachelors. Or her professional life, since she can't bring herself to open her new café after the unpleasantness that occurred a few months ago at her aunt's Filipino restaurant, Tita Rosie's Kitchen. No, things are heating up quite literally, since summer, her least favorite season, has just started. To add to her feelings of sticky unease, Lila's little town of Shady Palms has resurrected the Miss Teen Shady Palms Beauty Pageant, which she won many years ago—a fact that serves as a wedge between Lila and her cousin slash rival, Bernadette. But when the head judge of the pageant is murdered and Bernadette becomes the main suspect, the two must put aside their differences and solve the case—because it looks like one of them might be next.