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Jun 2020 13

Sprinkles of Suspicion By Kim Davis: Review/Giveaway/Father’s Day

2020 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa &
Kim Davis

It’s Huntington Beach, California. Emory Martinez is a “9 to 5” number cruncher, but her passion is cake decorating. With several “you’re so talented” comments and blue ribbons at the Orange County fair, she dreams of opening her own bakery one day specializing in cupcakes with unique designs and flavors. Now, on weekends, she works with her twin sister Carrie with her party planning and catering business. Carrie is older by only a few minutes, married, and has twin girls herself, but she has a meticulous, detail-oriented, and frustratingly self-absorbed manner.

Jun 2020 6

Icing on the Casket By Catherine Bruns: Review/Giveaway/Recipe

2020 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Like all new parents, it’s the 3 a.m. hollering and sleepless nights that are hard to handle, but for Sally and Mike, they have a whole family of willing babysitters. Good because there’s the big order for cookies and such for the Easter holiday that needs her “wide awake” attention. But, Sally’s dad, needs some of that attention; his friend is missing. “Honest” Eddie Phibbins, director of Phibbins Mortuary, is also one of Dom’s biggest advertisers on his blog, and according to his wife, hasn’t been seen for forty-eight hours.

May 2020 16

Six Cloves Under: A Garlic Farm Mystery By Gin Jones: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2020 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Mabel Skinner has inherited her Aunt Peggy’s garlic farm appropriately, but oddly, christened “Stinkin’ Stuff Farm.” She knows how to code and create apps, a solitary career that fits her personality, however, it is in stark contrast to her Aunt Peggy’s community involvement and plethora of friends in the small Massachusetts town of West Slocum.

Apr 2020 11

Al Dente’s Inferno By Stephanie Cole: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2020 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow
& Stephanie Cole

It seemed like a dream come true. Ornella “Nell” Valenti had landed the perfect job in the perfect town, developing a premier cooking school in Camucia-Cortona, Italy. Perhaps Nell should have looked a little closer at the fine print of her agreement on the way out of Weehawken, New Jersey, though, as the villa of Chef Claudio Orlandini is not exactly up to code or ready-to-go in an optimistic six months.

Apr 2020 4

Easter Hair Hunt By Nancy J. Cohen: Review/Giveaway/Recipe

2020 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

It’s a big Easter celebration at Tremayne Manor and loads of children are squealing over the eggs they’ve spotted hidden in the grass. Marla and her best friend Tally, with little Luke in tow, are enjoying the festivities, but “Blinky,” dressed as the iconic Easter Bunny, is no where to be found.

Dec 2019 21

Brewed Awakening By Cleo Coyle: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2019 Articles, Food Fun, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham
& Cleo Coyle

I am a huge fan of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mystery series so I was very excited to read the new one, Brewed Awakening. Every time I read one of these books, I feel like I’m visiting my favorite coffee shop, and spending time with friends. I can almost smell the coffee!

Dec 2019 14

Holiday Roast Mortem: A Killer Coffee Mystery By Tonya Kappes: Review/Giveaway

2019 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Roxy and Patrick Cane have been blissfully married for a year, and have finally arranged to put aside their very busy schedule for a romantic date night. The Bean Hive has been on holiday overdrive, and Patrick’s construction company has been booming, so some quiet, delicious food, and melting in each other’s eyes was just the prescription for their weariness.

Nov 2019 23

Flour in the Attic: By Winnie Archer: Review/Giveaway/Thanksgiving Food Post

2019 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow
& Melissa Bourbon/Winnie Archer

Baker Ivy Culpepper and her best friend Emmaline Davis are used to long hours that frequently intrude on their personal lives. But it is a double tragedy when the latter’s duties as Santa Sofia’s Sheriff not only interrupts her marriage proposal to boyfriend Billy Davis, it calls her to the body recovery scene of Marisol Ruiz.

Oct 2019 12

Grilled Apple Crisps for a Hungry Halloween

2019 Articles, Food Fun

by Dylan Bartlett

When autumn comes around each year, Halloween is on everyone's mind. We all look forward to dressing up with friends and family for a night, especially when there’s a party involved.

Aug 2019 31

Penne Dreadful: An Italian Chef Mystery By Catherine Bruns: Review/Giveaway/Recipe

2019 Articles, Food Fun, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

Cooking has always been Tessa’s best therapy: “the aroma, the spices, the way preparing the food made [her] feel—relaxed, confident, and in control.” But, it is her family and friends that have provided her the greatest support. Tessa’s cousin Detective Gino Mancuso pops in to share a bowl of her penne pasta smothered in her mouthwatering tomato sauce, but his news sends Tessa into an emotional tailspin.