Laurel Inwood expected something more from her adoptive aunt's restaurant. Instead of the linen tablecloths and soft lighting, Terminal at the Tracks is dumpy, dusty, and bedraggled. Unfortunately, Laurel promised Sophie Charnowski that she would help her while Sophie recuperates from knee replacement surgery. Terminal on the Tracks isn't a very popular eatery but a dead body of a local tv celebrity sparks quite a bit of attention. Can Laurel solve the mystery while trying to save the run- down diner?

I was a little skeptical about Laurel as a heroine at first, as I was worried her celebrity chef experiences would make her snooty. However, Kylie Logan hooked me on Laurel from the very first moment she swallowed her angry comments as Sophie showed her the dismal conditions of Terminal at the Track. Declan Fury introduces Laurel to the world of the Irish Travellers and it was fun to see Laurel verbally spar with him.

And oh, I couldn't help but love Terminal at the Tracks! For all of its dumpiness, the diner is a place of comfort for the regulars who eat there. I love that Laurel quickly recognized the diversity of the local cultures and decided to utilize her skills in a different way.

What a fun beginning to the series! IRISH STEWED is the first book in the Ethnic Eats series and Kylie Logan kicks it off with a touch of the Irish. From scrumptious recipes to an intriguing mystery, IRISH STEWED has a little bit of everything for the cozy mystery reader. I look forward to seeing where Kylie Logan takes this series as we explore other tasty Ethnic Eats .