It’s that time of year when all the holiday meals, goodies and treats surround
us with the aromas and tastes to kill for… at least in fiction. Hopefully in
real life, people will stop short of murder and share a bite of their decadent
deserts with their loved one sitting at the table next to them. But with food on
my brain twenty-four seven, (no, I’m not pregnant, I’m planning the shopping
list for my son’s return from college), I found myself drawn to two new releases
featuring a quilt shop owner hosting a sleigh ride that makes a stop at every
shop in town for a course in the holiday meal, and a food critics adventures at
a tropical restaurant enlisting her houseboat up for a lighted boat parade.
Remember to take a break through the holidays and pick up a copy of one of these
great cozy mysteries. You don’t want to miss these quirky characters, loveable
pets, and great settings for a mystery to remember. Look for the added bonuses
of tips on how to make an Amish quilted snowman and learn recipes to die for!
MURDER, SERVED SIMPLY by Isabella Alan
MURDER, SERVED SIMPLY
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Amish quilt shop owner Angie Braddock has a lot
on her plate this Christmas. But things only get worse after someone develops a
taste for murder… Angie’s parents are visiting Rolling Brook for Christmas—but unfortunately, her
ex is joining them. Luckily, Angie has no time to dwell on her romantic troubles
as she prepares her store, Running Stitch, for the town’s traditional
progressive dinner, featuring a sleigh ride stopping at each shop for a
different course of the meal. The meal ends with an Amish-themed Christmas play at the Swiss Valley Hotel and
Barn. But the performance is cut short when an actress falls from the
scaffolding to her death. After the sheriff suspects foul play, tensions between
the Amish and Englisch heat up, as do rivalries among the acting troupe. Now
Angie and her quilting circle must stitch together clues before they’re the ones
running for cover… |
DEATH WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS by Lucy Burdette
DEATH WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
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The only snow in Key West this Christmas is
Hayley Snow, food critic for Key Zest magazine, who is not getting time off for
the holiday…or time off from murder. It may be Christmastime, but thoughts of peace on earth, good will toward men,
don’t seem to extend to the restaurant biz. Hayley has been assigned to
interview Edel Waugh, chef/owner of Key West’s hottest new restaurant. But off
the record, Edel reveals someone’s sabotaging her kitchen and asks Hayley to
investigate. Things heat up fast when the restaurant is set on fire—and a body is discovered
in the charred wreckage. Is someone out to destroy the chef’s business—or
actually kill her? Amid holiday festivities like the lighted boat parade and
visiting relatives who stir up mixed emotions, Hayley needs to smoke out an
arsonist and a killer who may turn up the heat on her next… |
Until next week, get cozy and read on!About Kym Roberts
Kym Roberts is a
retired detective sergeant who looks for passion, mystery and suspense in every
book she reads and writes. She can be found on the web at kymroberts.com, on
Facebook at Kym Roberts (author) and on Twitter @kymroberts911. Look for her
latest release, DEAD MAN'S CARVE, A Tickled to Death Mystery on
Amazon. (All proceeds will be donated to wounded veterans)
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