The author of Flipped for Murder serves up a culinary cozy with all “the right combos for an entertaining read”—includes recipes! (Nightstand Book Reviews).
Robbie Jordan may have had reservations about the murder victim, but she still needs to turn up the heat on a killer if she wants to keep her new restaurant open for business . . . In the charming small town of South Lick, Indiana, Robbie … In the charming small town of South Lick, Indiana, Robbie has transformed a rundown country store into the runaway hit Pans ’N Pancakes. But the most popular destination for miles around can also invite trouble. Erica Shermer may be the widow of handsome local lawyer Jim Shermer’s brother, but she doesn’t appear to be in mourning. At a homecoming party held in Robbie’s store, Erica is alternately obnoxious and flirtatious—even batting her eyelashes at Jim. When Erica turns up dead in the store the next morning, apparently clobbered with cookware, the police suspect Robbie’s friend Phil, who closed up after the party. To clear Phil and calm her customers, Robbie needs to step out from behind the counter and find the real killer in short order . . .
“Grilled for Murder was another good mystery from the Country Store . . . Recommended for all cozy lovers!”—Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!more
I love reading about Robbie Jordan and the residents of South Lick, Indiana. This is the second book in the series and I can’t wait to see what the next book has in store.
Grilled for Murder is the 2nd book in the Country Store Mysteries written by Maddie Day. I’ve read the previous book in this series and the entire Cozy Capers Mysteries that the author’s written. So far, I think I prefer this series, but both are great. In this collection, Robbie, a ~30-35ish divorced woman, has returned home to South Lick, Indiana and opened a country store and restaurant. She’s been watched over by her aunt ever since Robbie’s mother passed away a year ago. After a successful opening and solving a murder in the debut book, Robbie’s discovered another body in her store, and things are not looking too good for someone she knows.
A wonderful sophomore effort. Robbie’s friends are becoming vibrant characters. Her relationship with Jim, a local real estate lawyer, is taking several unexpected turns. Abe is still flirting with her. And her aunt has fallen in love. The country setting is stellar, including all the local Indiana customs, cuisine, and vernacular. The murder mystery was solid, calling into question a death from nearly a decade ago, plus Jim’s in-laws who are locals. I enjoy the writing style because it makes you feel like another character in the book, a background townsperson who’s enjoying the local flavor. I might even consider going dancing now!
4.5 stars. Hardly anything to dislike. Definitely planning to continue reading this series. There are 7 more to go plus the 2022 release, so I hope to finish them by midyear. At that point, I’ll be caught up in Maddie Day’s books, but she also writes under another name, Edith Maxwell. I need to look at those books too, but my TBR is way too high already, so I can’t add anything until I finish this series. Highly recommended for cozy lovers, midwestern fans, and those who enjoy recipes and foodie stories.
Pans ‘N Pancakes has become the popular breakfast and lunch destination for not only the locals but also the tourists. The owner, Robbie Jordan, has agreed to host a welcome home party for Erica Shermer who has returned home after losing her husband. The party goes well but when Erica’s body is found the next day, in Robbie’s establishment, suspicion falls on one of her employees. Robbie does her own investigating to clear his name. i love all the characters in this series and the mystery is very well written. Definitely a book, and series, I would recommend!
OMG! That was a roller coaster ride that I’m not sure I want to go on again. There was great moments and scared out of my mind moments and moments where I HAD to put the book down and take a few deep breaths. I loved it even if it made me .
Josie Rizzo has a food blog she moves away from her large overbearing family. She takes a job in a restaurant and continues to maintain her blog. When her boss and old friend Tony is accused of the death of a young girl, Josie knows she has to help him. She knows he didn’t do it and works to find the killer at her own risk. This is a short story that is very good.
Robbie Jordan is keeping her restaurant open on a Saturday night for a special welcome home party for Erica Shermer. However, not everyone is thrilled that Erica is back, as Robbie sees when Erica fights with several of the guests. Still, she’s surprised when she comes down the next morning to find Erica dead in the restaurant. What was Erica doing back at the restaurant? And who killed her?
I fell in love with these characters when I read the first in the series, so it was great to be back spending time with them again. The new characters are just as fun and make wonderful suspects. One item introduced as part of the plot was left open, but I can easily see it being resolved in a future book. The main mystery of who killed Erica is well done, giving us a steady dose of clues and suspects until we reach the logical and suspenseful end.