Cold Pressed Murder {+ Giveaway}

◊ COLD PRESSED MURDER by Kelly Lane

◊ Series: An Olive Grove Mystery, Book 2

◊ Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages

◊ Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Cozy, Mystery

◊ Publisher: Berkley (March 7, 2017)

◊ Language: English

◊ ISBN-10: 0425277232

◊ ISBN-13: 978-0425277232

 

SYNOPSIS:

Eva Knox and her quirky Southern family are back in the second in the “intriguing”* culinary mystery series.
 

It’s the pits for the attendees of the annual Farm Family Fare in Abundance, Georgia, when olive oil farmer Eva Knox finds herself in the middle of a murder case...

Eva and the residents of Knox Plantation are oozing with excitement over the activities planned for the Farm Family Fare. The weekend event consists of two days of tours, exhibitions, music, tastings, and, most important, cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs from the Chow Network. The enthusiasm, however, begins to dribble away after one of the star chefs goes missing—and is later found dead in the back of a refrigerated truck.

The scandal gets messier after the police discover that Eva’s sister Daphne spent the night with the victim right before he died, making her the prime suspect for his murder. It’s up to Eva, with the help of her other sister, Pep, and her best friend, Precious, to track down the real killer before Daphne finds herself squeezed into handcuffs...

INCLUDES RECIPES!

Author Kelly Lane pulls you into COLD PRESSED MURDER with her quirky characters and the charm of a small-town setting.

The story flows smoothly and at a good pace. The twists and turns will keep you on your toes until the killer is revealed. The charming setting is inviting and captivating. The author’s vivid descriptions make you feel you’re there with the action.

The zany characters are likable and well-developed. The protagonist is easy to relate to and the supporting characters add depth to the story. The author’s blend of humor with family loyalty makes for a well-balanced tale. The author also weaves in a bit about olives and includes several tempting recipes to enhance this culinary mystery.

An enticing tale you’ll enjoy from beginning to end.

Cold Pressed Murder by Kelly Lane, An Olive Grove Mystery (Book #2), Berkley, @2017, ISBN: 978-0425277232, Mass Market Paperback, 352 Pages

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher. 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 COLD PRESSED MURDER by Kelly Lane to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, March 26.

To enter the giveaway, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and follow the instructions. The widget may take a few seconds to load so please be patient. A winner will be selected by the Rafflecopter widget and I’ll send an email with the subject line “Thoughts in Progress Giveaway.” The winner will have 72 hours to reply to the email or another winner will be selected. PLEASE be sure to check your spam folder from time to time after the giveaway ends to make sure the notification email doesn’t end up there. If you win and you’ve already won the book somewhere else or you just decided for whatever reason you don’t want to win (which is fine), once again PLEASE let me know.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Do you enjoy stories that include recipes? Do you usually try the recipes or just add them to your list of dishes to prepare later?

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One Foot in the Grove {+ Giveaway}

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There were three things that first drew me to want to read author Kelly Lane’s ONE FOOT IN THE GROVE.

The story is set in a small Georgia town, the theme deals with olive growing, and it is a new murder mystery series. I was rewarded with a tantalizing story featuring a very likable protagonist and a cast of delightful townsfolks.

Eva Knox seems to have the worst luck with men, she keeps leaving them at the altar. After her second failed attempt to marry, Eva leaves Boston and returns home to Abundance, GA, to help with her family’s olive farm.

While she knew there’d be a few rough spots (she’d run away from home 18 years ago leaving local boy Buck Tanner at the altar), she wasn’t expecting to be a murder suspect. To make things worse, the investigating officer is her ex, Buck. With her sisters’ help, Eva has to find the killer before she gets squeezed out.

Lane has crafted a fun setting for this charming new series. The small town atmosphere is spot-on with zany residents and a beautiful described backdrop. The characters are well-developed, likable and realistic.

ONE FOOT IN THE GROVE moves at a good pace and holds your interest from beginning to end The suspense is blended with humor and friendship for a well-rounded story.

Lane has harvested a winner with this first installment in her Olive Grove Mystery series.

One Foot in the Grove by Kelly Lane, An Olive Grove Mystery (Book #1), Berkley, @2016, ISBN: 978-0425277225, Paperback, 352 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.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Thanks to Danielle and the wonderful folks at Berkley, I have a print copy of ONE FOOT IN THE GROVE to giveaway. The giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and will end at 12 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

To enter, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and following the instructions. The widget may take a few seconds to load so please be patient. A winner will be selected by the Rafflecopter widget and I’ll send an email with the subject line “Thoughts in Progress One Foot in the Grove Giveaway.” The winner will have 72 hours to reply to the email or another winner will be selected. PLEASE be sure to check your spam folder from time to time after the giveaway ends. If you win and you’ve already won the book somewhere else or you just decide for whatever reason you don’t want to win, once again PLEASE let me know.

Thanks so much for stopping by for my review of this intriguing mystery. Hope I’ve enticed you to check out Eva and her family’s olive farm. Did you know olives are really grown in Georgia? Are you an olive oil fan?

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