Read time: 3 minutes
📱📖 Read on Kindle
📃 41 pages
⏱ Duration: 1 hour
🏷️ Publisher: Cozy Cozies
ARC provided by the author
Book Blurb:
Celebrity chef Rachel Wu returns to her quaint Vermont hometown to test recipes for her second cookbook, expecting a peaceful retreat with her mother, Evelyn. But when a high-profile pop-up dinner goes horribly wrong and renowned food critic Heather Bronson suffers a severe allergic reaction, Rachel’s career hangs in the balance. Accusations fly, a cookbook deal is suspended, and Silver Springs buzzes with suspicion. Together, mother and daughter unravel a web of rivalries, grudges, and hidden motives in the local restaurant scene, racing to clear Rachel’s name before her culinary dreams are ruined.
Let’s Talk About The Book
This short prequel to the Silver Springs Mysteries packs a surprising punch for a slim cozy. The pacing hits the sweet spot between breezy and brisk, perfect for a weekday reading with your favorite mug in hand. Jodie Morgan nails that small-town Vermont vibe with the maple-scented air, nosy locals, and just enough culinary drama to keep the stakes high without losing the comfort.
At just 41 pages,, this is a short story that packs a punch. The pacing is snappy, the tension rises naturally, and the plot twists are satisfying without feeling rushed. You’re whisked straight into the chaos of Rachel’s culinary nightmare, and I loved how Jodie Morgan balances the mystery with mouth-watering food details. Rachel and Evelyn feel like real people, even in such a compact story. They add warmth and heart to the mystery, making the stakes feel personal.
For a cozy short mystery, it’s a well-seasoned blend of suspense, culinary intrigue, and family bonds. It left me smiling, satisfied, and curious for the rest of the series.
Would I recommend it?
Not only is this a perfect quick read, this might be the ticket to get you closer to your reading goal as we are nearing the end of the year. This tiny one packs a punch, so you don’t feel like cheating on the book count target.
If you like this…
Do try the rest of the series. It’s AMAZING!!!
- Recipe for Revenge (#0.2 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Cataloged Under Deception (#0.3 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Puzzles She Packed (#0.5 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Murder at the Summer Cheese Festival (#1 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Murder at the Goldenleaf Apple Farm (#2 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Bloom of Betrayal (#2.1 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Discovery by Design (#2.2 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
- Gifts of Goodwill (#2,4 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
Tasty Snippets!
Ever wondered what happens when a celebrity chef’s career is on the line over a pop-up dinner disaster? Dive into Silver Springs and savor every twist!
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