Grilling The Subject {+ Giveaway}

◊ GRILLING THE SUBJECT by Daryl Wood Gerber

◊ Series: A Cookbook Nook Mystery, Book #5

◊ Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages

◊ Genre: Cozy Murder Mystery

◊ Publisher: Berkley (August 2, 2016)

◊ Language: English

◊ ISBN-10: 0425279413

◊ ISBN-13: 978-0425279410

SYNOPSIS:

          Things heat up for bookstore owner Jenna Hart in the latest Cookbook Nook mystery from the Agatha Award-winning author of Fudging the Books.
         

As the Wild West Extravaganza rides into Crystal Cove, California, Cookbook Nook store owner Jenna Hart is ready to indulge her appetite for grilled and barbecued treats and maybe even try the Texas skip. But when the body of one of her father’s neighbors is found the next morning smoldering in a bonfire, the rodeo revelry is extinguished.

Sylvia Gump had acquired plenty of enemies with her practice of illegally encroaching on her neighbors’ properties—including Jenna’s dad, who was off fishing by himself and has no alibi for the murder. Now it’s up to Cary Hart’s dutiful daughter to clear his name before the real killer turns up the heat and rakes someone else over the coals...

Author Daryl Wood Gerber’s characters have a down-home appeal that makes them realistic and likable. Her protagonist, Jenna Hart, is spunky and lovable.

Gerber’s writing style quickly pulls you into the story and holds you spellbound until the end. The author keeps you on your toes with a few curves along the way just when you think you have things figured out.

GRILLING THE SUBJECT flows smoothly and at a good pace. The setting is inviting. New readers to the series aren’t left in the dark as this story can be read on its own.

You don’t have to be a foodie to enjoy this book or series. However, several delicious recipes are included at the end as an extra bonus that could have your trying your hand at cooking after all.

Suspenseful and entertaining makes this a well-balanced story.

Grilling The Subject by Daryl Wood Gerber, A Cookbook Nook Mystery (Book #5), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0425279410, Mass Market Paperback, 304 Pages

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Penguin/Random House, I have a print copy of GRILLING THE SUBJECT by Daryl Wood Gerber to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, Aug. 21.

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Thanks so much for stopping by. Do you do much grilling? If so, is it a seasonal event? Do you enjoy books that contain recipes as an extra bonus?

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