Cooking Up A Mystery
About the Book Cooking Up A Mystery
Book: Cooking Up A Mystery
Author: Gail Pallotta
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release date: April 24, 2021
Laney Eskridge worked to put her husband through dental school. Then he left with another woman. She’s on edge from the emotional scars and her parents’ deaths. Then she hears unexplained noises in her new tea house, and her anxiety is tripled. Add a budding romance with Eric—a guy with a fear of commitment—and it’s all too much to handle. She cuts ties with Eric and plunges into making her business pay off.
When Eric discovers that Laney’s in danger, he vows to protect her. But can he make a lasting promise? Will she trust him? . . .and when they overhear a threat that could cause national turmoil, will anyone believe them? There’s more brewing than herbal tea in Cooking up a Mystery.
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My Thoughts on Cooking Up A Mystery
This was a well-written book that kept me interested the whole there. There were several little plots and subplots that kept me reading the whole time which was nice. It also helped to keep the book moving and keep the reader engaged.
I loved the business that Laney owns. Who wouldn’t love to go visit? I know I would. I love small shops and people supporting themselves and others.
The book does contain recipes. And this is a very good thing. Because when you’re reading this book you’re going to want to be snacking as they talk about all the delectable creations. Definitely try the recipes but also keep maybe a lower calorie snack nearby like veggies. It won’t satisfy those sweet cravings but it’ll help with the munchies you’re going to get!
This was a great book. The author sets the foundation in the beginning and though other books this might make it slow and unmoving it actually doesn’t with this book. It keeps moving. It was not as fast paced as other books but still moved at a good pace and was one I enjoyed reading.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of Cooking Up A Mystery
Award-winning author Gail Pallotta’s a wife, Mom, swimmer, and bargain shopper who loves God, beach sunsets, and getting together with friends and family. A 2013 Grace Awards finalist, she’s a Reader’s Favorite 2017 Book Award winner and a TopShelf 2020 Book Awards Nominee. She’s published six books, poems, short stories, and several hundred articles. Some of her articles appear in anthologies while two are in museums.
More from Gail
In Cooking up a Mystery running a business with no background or formal training in accounting or management overwhelms Laney, the heroine. George, her assistant, tells her she has him and God, who knows her needs. Then he adds, “You … have your mom’s wonderful recipes and you whip them up like a pro.”
I chose the food industry for Laney, a woman entrepreneur succeeding against the odds because I have lots of cooking experience. I learned the skill at age ten. The reason, according to my father—I’d know how when I got married. I didn’t marry until I was thirty. By then, I’d received lots of instruction, so I knew how to prepare some pretty good dinners. My husband said, “You could start a restaurant.” I wanted to do other things instead, such as write, but I started one in this book.
Mt first woman entrepreneur appears in Hair Calamities and Hot Cash, a romantic comedy about a hairdresser. It’s set in Eve’s Clips, a salon in Triville, a fictitious town in the North Carolina Mountains where Laney opens Laney’s Delectable Delights.
A section in the back of Cooking up a Mystery, Laney’s Chefs in the Making, features over two dozen recipes. Only Laney’s Pineapple Rice is mine. The rest are from a book, Heavenly Delights, authored by my friend, Pam Nichols Griffin, as a fundraiser for Mission Love Seeds, a charity that helps children throughout the world and responds locally after disasters to demonstrate God’s love.
Laney’s Pineapple Rice
Ingredients:
Rice (can be instant, but not boil-in-the-bag)
Cooking oil or spray
One small onion (chopped thin)
Five cloves garlic (or minced gloves equaling five cloves)
One tablespoon fresh grated ginger
One cup fresh pineapple
Small amount of pineapple juice
One teaspoon sugar
One lime
Cook rice according to directions on the box, but substitute a couple of tablespoons to 1/4 cup pineapple juice (depending on taste) for part of the water.
Chill rice
Coat a heavy bottom skillet with oil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, pineapple, and sugar and stir. Add cold rice, break up, squirt with the juice of one lime and stir until heated and blended.
Blog Stops for Cooking Up A Mystery
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 9
Blogging With Carol, April 9
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, April 10
She Lives To Read, April 11
Texas Book-aholic, April 11
Inklings and notions, April 12
Genesis 5020, April 12
For Him and My Family, April 13
deb’s Book Review, April 14
Worthy2Read, April 14
Reflections From My Bookshelves, April 15
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, April 15
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 16
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, April 17
Godly Book Reviews, April 17
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 18
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, April 19
CarpeDiem, April 19
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, April 20
April Hayman, Author, April 20
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 21
Simple Harvest Reads, April 21 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 22
Labor Not in Vain, April 22
Giveaway for Cooking Up A Mystery
To celebrate her tour, Gail is giving away the grand prize of a $40 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/10a4e/cooking-up-a-mystery-celebration-tour-giveaway
Lori Smanski
this sounds interesting. a neat take with a man on the cover. I like it. ohhh what an interesting recipe. thanks for sharing
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
megan allen
This looks so good..and yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Gail Pallotta
Hi Erin,
Thank you for participating in the Cooking up a Mystery blog tour and for your wonderful review. I’m glad you enjoyed the book and the recipes.
Erin S.
I am always ready for a good mystery!
Debra J Pruss
I love mysteries. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Caryl Kane
Wonderful review, Erin. Thank you for sharing.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!