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Description: It’s February in the swanky resort town of Geneva Bay, Wisconsin, and love is in the air—along with a whiff of danger. Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary is gearing up to celebrate her first Valentine’s Day with her hunky police detective boyfriend, Calvin Capone, great-grandson of the legendary Chicago mob boss. But their romance is put on ice when a chilling discovery plunges Delilah and Capone into the heart of a century-old crime with ties to Capone’s notorious forefather.
As old secrets begin to surface, Delilah realizes that nearly everyone in town—from Calvin’s cagey cousin to her own eccentric customers—has something to hide. With the pressure mounting and the past closing in, Delilah must help Capone untangle a web of deceit that could lead them to a priceless treasure... or a heart-stopping finale. Will Delilah and Capone solve the mystery before history repeats itself? Or will they spend their first Valentine’s Day together sleeping with the anchovies?
Genre: Mystery - Cozy
Why I Picked This Book: I've read a couple of the other books in the series and enjoyed them and I couldn't resist the premise!
My Impression: I've read the first and fourth book in this series and enjoyed them though Delilah isn't always my favorite cozy main character. In this book Delilah meets a bit more of the Capone family when her boyfriend Calvin's obnoxious cousin appears on the scene. While Calvin is always very reticent about his great-grandfather, the famous Al Capone, the cousin can't shut up about his famous relative.
Delilah is stressed about the upcoming Valentine's Day and concerned that she still has tables available. It doesn't help when a body is discovered and nothing is quite as it seems. I really enjoy the ensemble cast in Delilah's life. Delilah gets on my nerves a bit and the fact that I enjoy so many of the other characters helps soften that. Butterball is a bit of a menace but a fun cat sidekick. I also know more about ice fishing than I ever thought I would but it wasn't information overload.
The mystery was entertaining but Delilah does drift over into TSTL territory which isn't unusual for her. I do love the untangling of past secrets and of hidden motivations - and I'm now craving a deep dish pizza. This is a fun read in an enjoyable series.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? I would and I need to read the books in the series I've missed.
Would I Recommend this Book? If you're a cozy mystery reader this is a fun choice and it's a bit of a different spin on the usual foodie cozy. Like most cozy mysteries - especially one with an ensemble cast - this book is best read in series order though it can easily be read as a standalone.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Would I Recommend this Book? If you're a cozy mystery reader this is a fun choice and it's a bit of a different spin on the usual foodie cozy. Like most cozy mysteries - especially one with an ensemble cast - this book is best read in series order though it can easily be read as a standalone.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
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