It's time to serve some just desserts…
Chef Tessa Esposito is hoping to drum up some serious reservations for her new restaurant's grand opening. And since a book signing with bestselling author, Preston Rigotta, is sure to draw a crowd, Tessa agrees to cater the event at her cousin Gabby's book store―whipping up some of her famous Italian desserts for the patrons. But the event soon takes a sour turn when Preston's publicist, who happens to be an old high school rival of Gabby's, arrives and creates a scene that leaves everyone with a bad taste in their mouths.
But things take a turn from feisty to fatal, when the next morning Preston's publicists turns up dead—on the bookstore floor with a stray cannolo at her side! Suddenly, Tessa goes from local chef to murder suspect. To clear both her and Gabby's names, Tessa jumps head-first into the murder investigation. But Preston's publicist was hiding more than anyone could have guessed, and in the end, the truth is bittersweet...
Recipes Included!
What critics are saying:
"Tessa’s tight-knit extended family and kind small-business owners in Harvest Park provide warmth in this small-town cozy full of twists and red herrings and lots and lots of pasta."
~ Booklist
"Make your reservation for a delectably appealing delight that will feed your appetite... I look forward to the next book in this enjoyable series."
~ Dru’s Book Musings
"Cozy readers will fall in love with Tessa Esposito, a heroine with a heart of gold and a killer red sauce."
~ Julie Mulhern, USA Today bestselling author of the Country Club Murders mysteries
USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns lives in an all-male household that consists of her very patient husband, three sons, and several spoiled pets. Catherine has a BA in both English and performing arts and is a former newspaper reporter and press release writer. Her book, For Sale by Killer, won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Mainstream Mystery/Suspense. She's written over 35 novels and has many more stories waiting to be told.