Big Giveaway!!!

Hi Everyone,

This cozy mystery from Kensington Publishing was a delight! From the cute cover to the adorable characters, I am sure you will enjoy this book. So, I am excited to announce that there are 5 copies available! Yes, I said 5! Below will be information about this book and the author, along with my review. The winners will be announced on Friday night! Good luck to all!

Enjoy!

~Ariesgrl

About the Book:

Erno Oliveri made sure to be on set for his daughter’s cook-off appearance on Sunny Side Up with Brett and Carmell. Or as it’s now known, Sunny Side Up with Carmell and Brett—since the ambitious young Carmell seems to have the producer and station owner eating out of her hand. But the important news is that Sherry has bested the competition with her spicy toasted chickpea and almond appetizer and clinched the spatula-shaped trophy. It’s her shining moment—until everything goes dark.

A quick-moving storm has knocked out power to the studio—and when the lights come back up, Carmell is at her desk with a sharp object lodged in her neck. The weapon is an unusual tool, used by craftsmen who make hooked rugs. Has someone taken corporate backstabbing to a new level, and framed Erno in the process? If Sherry’s going to protect her dad and their family name, she has to find out where he was when the lights went out…

About the author:

Devon Delaney is a wife, mother of three, accomplished cooking contester, recent empty nester, and lifelong resident of the Northeast. She has been handsomely rewarded for her recipe innovation over the last twenty-plus years, including a full kitchen of major appliances, top cash prizes, and four trips to Disney World. She has also won the Grand Prize in a national writing contest for her “foodie” poem “Ode to Pork Passion.”

Excerpt:

Sherry stopped pacing. “Dad, what was going on at the cook-off yesterday, and I don’t mean during the cooking portion? Afterward.” She heard a groan on his end of the phone. “I saw you involved in a conversation with Carmell Gordy, one I would almost categorize as heated. And the same goes for your interaction with Brett Paladin. How do you even know those two? Granted, most of the town knows of you, but they don’t allknow you.” She paused long enough to suck in some oxygen. “And to make matters worse, you had me stow away a punch tool before we went through the station’s metal detector because you knew they wouldn’t inspect my cooking equipment bag. And one like it was used to take Carmell Gordy’s life. Maybe even that exact one. To compound matters, the tool didn’t come home in the bag, unless you know where it is.”

“That tool has one hundred and one uses. Better than a Swiss Army knife. Cuts string, opens cans, threads string through a tight spot, clears clogs. I could write a book about its versatility. I never leave home without it.” Erno’s laugh was as bittersweet as grapefruit rind. “Sherry, I didn’t kill that woman. May appear bad, but I wasn’t involved in any way with Carmell Gordy’s death.”

“Dad, I didn’t mean to get you worked up again. We’ll fix this. Detective Bease came on strong, but that’s his job. If I have to, I’ll start digging around. There’s a reason someone hated Carmell enough to want her dead. We have to figure out what, why, who, and where.” The words she dreaded saying escaped her mouth faster than steam from the first puncture of a hot baked potato. “Dad, you do have a plausible alibi, right? I can’t, in all honesty, say I was with you while the murder took place…”

My Review:

Sherry Oliveri loves to cook and feed others. She also loves her father, Erno, and working at his rug shop. When she wins a local televised cooking contest, things seem to be great, up until one of the hosts is murdered. When the murder weapon is discovered, it seems Erno might be the culprit. Will Sherry be able to find the murdered, before it is too late?

Readers who are new to Devon Delaney will become instant fans. This is h second book and her characters show a wide range of emotions. This is a really fun, cozy mystery to kick back and enjoy. There are a few twists, to trick readers, while the friendship and father-daughter dynamics are relatable. Readers will be excited to discover more of Devon Delaney’s work.

Giveaway Time:

There are five copies up for grabs! To enter for a chance to win, answer this question: What is your favorite thing to cook? The contest will end Friday (October 5th) at 5pm. Winners will be announced that evening! Good luck to all!