A Dish Best Served Cold

At the Casa Lido, the end of summer means a party, and hit whodunit writer Victoria 'Vic' Rienzi and her family are cooking like crazy for the restaurant's seventieth anniversary celebration. As they chop onions and garlic, old family friend Pete Petrocelli stops by, saying he knows something that would make for a good mystery novel. Curious, Vic asks Nonna to elaborate on Pete's claim and learns of a relative who mysteriously disappeared back in Italy . . . The night of the party brings a crowd - and a full throttle hurricane. When the storm finally passes, everyone thinks they're in the clear - until the first casualty is found, and it's Pete. Remembering his visit, Vic isn't certain Pete's death was an accident and decides to dig deeper into his story. What she finds is meatier than Nonna's sauce . . . Praise for the Italian Kitchen Mysteries: 'So good I can taste it.' New York Timesbestselling author Stephanie Evanovich 'I enjoyed every bite.' New York Timesbestselling author Jenn McKinlay 'Blends mystery with comedy, romance, family drama, a vivid and affectionate portrayal of the Jersey Shore.' New Jersey Monthly 'More twists in it than a bowl of rotini.' Suspense Magazine 'My mouth is already watering for the next book in this delicious series.' Myshelf.com