Lily is transforming the house she bought with her husband into a home. She wants it to be a new beginning after he comes home from his latest deployment. She pushes away the nagging fear that haunts all military spouses waiting Stateside. Then she gets the call. Devastated and afraid, Lily fights for optimism in the days following Adran's death. With a sense of confidence and independence that baffles her family, she summons the strength to rebuild her life. Friends rave about her baking, but she doubts she can turn that into a career. She asks Brady, her handsome new neighbor, to try a few samples before a job interview. His dark-chocolate eyes are as tempting as the richest desserts and just as irresistible. She is reminded that the way to a man's heart could very well be through decadent Italian sweets. Brady finds Lily's blue eyes and long dark hair equally alluring. He sees her looking at him in his police uniform but knows he has to take it slow. Their friendship slowly builds into something more passionate. Watching sunsets together is a way of seeing her every day, and Brady will take every chance to be with Lily. He wants to offer himself up as a dessert for her, but he will be patient for the woman he knows will be the sweetest thing in his life. Sugar and spice and hot cop next door. Nice! To find out more about the author, go to https://lfromance.net/. You may also reach her at [email protected]

A delicious new title in a new series from USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns! Tessa's biscotti have always been killer, but never as deadly as in this addition to the Italian Chef mystery books! It's time to serve some just desserts... For fans of Joanne Fluke and Susan Furlong For readers of cozy mysteries and food mysteries Includes delicious recipes! Six months after her husband's death, Tessa Esposito is hoping to drum up reservations for her restaurant's grand opening. And since a signing with bestselling author, Preston Rigotta, is sure to draw a crowd, Tessa agrees to cater her cousin's bookstore event—whipping up some of her famous Italian desserts. But the event soon takes a sour turn when Preston's publicist, an old high school rival, arrives and begins to whisk up their old grudges. That night, a fight breaks out in front of the crowd, and it becomes clear there's bad blood in Harvest Park. And when the publicist is found dead on the bookstore floor the next morning, a stray cannolo at her side, Tessa knows who will be framed as the prime suspect. To clear both her cousin's and her own name, Tessa must investigate the murder. But Preston's publicist has many secrets to hide, and in the end, the truth is bittersweet... The second book in the Italian Chef Cozy Mystery series! As Italian Chef Tessa plays the role of a female detective in this murder mystery, she'll have to follow a string of clues before the case boils over.

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When Bernie Smyth trades her Hollywood fame for witness protection in a small Italian-American town in New Jersey, she doesn’t expect to play the role of her career: prime murder suspect. Bernie co-starred in America’s favorite TV detective series, Silver & Gold. But after testifying against the show’s leading man, she abandons her career to hide out in Carmine, New Jersey, a small town with a rich Italian-American heritage. She gets a job at the crummy Cafe Roma and vows to keep a low profile. But when Bernie stumbles on her boss with a knife in his back, Chief of Police Diana Tedesco believes she’s found the killer. Can Bernie unmask the real killer before they strike again? And can she keep her true identity hidden, even as she reprises her role as TV detective Eve Silver in real life? Join Bernie in book 1 of this cozy mystery series as she solves murders and navigates the delicious world of Italian-American cuisine.

Step into the captivating world of Anna Romano, a best-selling author, devoted cat lover, and culinary virtuoso renowned for her sumptuous Italian cuisine. Nestled in the heart of a charming New Jersey community, Anna's life is the embodiment of cozy contentment. When she's not crafting the next gripping murder mystery or planning star-studded book signings, you'll find her immersed in the art of perfecting her Italian recipes. However, Anna encounters trouble quite frequently, and her life stories are bound to have you on the edge of your seat. In book one, Anna's serene existence takes a hairpin turn when a relentless stalker, harboring sinister intentions, infiltrates her idyllic sanctuary. In this spine-tingling amateur sleuth cozy mystery, Anna is forced into a heart-pounding quest for survival, all while battling an irresistible attraction to the detective entrusted with safeguarding her. Uncover secrets, navigate danger, and revel in the forbidden allure of love in the face of peril. Don't miss out on this immersive journey, where suspense, culinary delights, and the unconditional love of feline companions converge. Dive into the pages today and experience the pulse-pounding intrigue that has cozy mystery enthusiasts raving. Available in eBook, print, and audiobook formats, this is a must-have addition to any mystery aficionado's collection. Discover the perfect escape into the world of amateur sleuthing today.

The USA Today bestselling author of Unholy Matrimony is back with a new Lucille Mystery! This time Lucille must track down the killer of a diet guru who had a lot more to lose than just a few extra pounds. With her best friend Flo’s wedding approaching, Lucille is desperate to trim down and joins Weigh to Lose, a weight-loss program led by a clipboard-wielding harridan who’s as unattractively thin as she is shrill. When the bossy woman turns up dead with her throat slashed and a tasty-looking cannoli stuffed in her mouth, Lucille figures she got her just desserts. But when the local police come up empty-handed, Lucille sinks her teeth into the mystery and narrows the list of suspects to a husband with a wandering eye, a sexy young Swedish au pair, and a gambler deep in debt to the wrong people. Until one of the suspects becomes the victim of another gruesome murder. Afraid she’s bitten off more than she can chew and worried that she might be next on the killer’s list, Lucille puts her own neck on the line with a wild plan to trap the culprit and tip the scales of justice. “If you want a very funny murder mystery, then this book is for you. I’ve never laughed so hard while reading before.” —Goodreads, on Unholy Matrimony, Book 2 in the USA Today bestselling Lucille Mystery Series

In this gripping saga of sex, violence, revenge, humor, and true love, Sal Esposito, seduced by instant gratification, joins the mob and finagles his way to the top. He thrives on his power until he encounters a woman who turns his world upside down.