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bwilhoite8's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first book by Julia Buckley. I totally love her writing style. She's refreshing in the cozy world. Definitely want to get the others and read her other books.
rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition
4.0
Lilah has a secret. On the sly, she makes delicious covered dishes that her neighbors pretend they have made themselves. It's just a side job, but Lilah loves that she can explore her culinary talents and maybe she can turn it into a catering career. She is also recovering from a betrayal by her Italian beau.
Thus, she somehow finds herself embroiled in a poisoning case where someone used HER chili to murder one of the more eccentric parishioners at the church's bingo night. And she must keep her secret about being the true chef of the dish, while trying to keep her client/friend Pet from being the suspect.
I really like Lilah and her family and friends. I want to spend a movie night with her family or go to a party at her neighbor's house. Her dog Mick is absolutely adorable. I loved all her secret food drops and hope she continues with this business in future books as these scene usually cracked me up. There were plenty of suspects and I was definitely shocked by the truth and the ending.
I can't wait to read more in this series. I hope that there is more romance in the future books!
Thus, she somehow finds herself embroiled in a poisoning case where someone used HER chili to murder one of the more eccentric parishioners at the church's bingo night. And she must keep her secret about being the true chef of the dish, while trying to keep her client/friend Pet from being the suspect.
I really like Lilah and her family and friends. I want to spend a movie night with her family or go to a party at her neighbor's house. Her dog Mick is absolutely adorable. I loved all her secret food drops and hope she continues with this business in future books as these scene usually cracked me up. There were plenty of suspects and I was definitely shocked by the truth and the ending.
I can't wait to read more in this series. I hope that there is more romance in the future books!
debrajoreads's review against another edition
4.0
I follow Julia on every platform and interact with her regularly, yet somehow this was the first of her books that I have read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this first book of the series. There is really something captivating about her writing style, it draws you in like you are part of the story. The cast of characters were very endearing, likeable people; people that you could see yourself spending time with. I enjoyed that there was a strong family element to the story and that there were other focuses than the actual murder. I did not guess the killer, and the reveal was a little heart-breaking on a few levels.
I immediately downloaded book two and have it in queue to continue.
I thoroughly enjoyed this first book of the series. There is really something captivating about her writing style, it draws you in like you are part of the story. The cast of characters were very endearing, likeable people; people that you could see yourself spending time with. I enjoyed that there was a strong family element to the story and that there were other focuses than the actual murder. I did not guess the killer, and the reveal was a little heart-breaking on a few levels.
I immediately downloaded book two and have it in queue to continue.
lisalondonauthor's review against another edition
2.0
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florapants84's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read a cozy mystery in ages, but it was just the thing to get me out of my annual reading slump. I loved that Lilah, the main character, is an undercover caterer. She provides tasty treats for people who pass them off as their own. Genius! I can't wait to read the next book in the series. This chili turned out wonderful thanks to the nifty recipe included at the end of the book.
lisasiefert's review against another edition
2.0
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msrichardsreads89's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0