Lucy Berberian is busy preparing her family’s Mediterranean restaurant for Easter on the Jersey Shore—but a batch of sweets is to die for . . .Bikers are thundering into the seaside town of Ocean Crest for the annual Bikers on the Beach gathering that raises funds for injured veterans. It’s a big boost for the Kebab Kitchen, as well as for local businesses like Melanie Haven’s candy shop. But … candy shop. But Melanie is about to find herself in a sticky situation.
When Melanie and Lucy attend a beach bonfire, a local landlord is found dead after apparently choking on a piece of salt water taffy. Melanie, who was known to have a contentious relationship with the victim, is quickly skewered as the prime suspect. But Lucy is determined to prove her friend’s innocence before the real killer coasts free . . .
Recipes included!
“Clever and charming . . . A culinary delight that will have readers salivating over the food and hungry for literary answers.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on Hummus and Homicide
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It’s almost Easter in Ocean Crest and Lucy is excited about getting her family together. She is also busy with the family restaurant and business has picked up for most of the businesses in town with the annual Bikers on the Beach event that raising money for injured vets. Part of the event is a huge bonfire on the beach. Lucy was invited by her friend Michael who is the manager of the bike shop next to her family’s restaurant. She takes along her BFF Katie and their friend Melanie. Gilbert Lubinski, local landlord of many apartments and businesses tries to ruin the party when he barges in to remind Melanie that her rent is due and to remember it has been increased.
A short time later someone screams. People rush to the sound and find Melanie standing over Gilbert’s dead body. With the earlier public altercation, a piece of taffy found in the victim’s throat, and the one finding the body, Melanie finds herself at the top of the suspect list. Lucy knows her friend is innocent and she is going to prove it.
This is such an entertaining series!
Lucy’s parents have decided to take a step back from the family business, The Kebab Kitchen, and leave the day to day management in her hands. Her mom still pops in to keep up with Lucy’s cooking lessons and to approve the head chef Azad Zakarian menus. Her dad likes to keep his hand in with the inventory and other office tasks. Lucy knows change is hard for them but she has had a few minor victories so she is fine with them taking their time. She also takes a big step within these pages that coincides nicely with the murder investigation she and Katie have got themselves wrapped up in. Ms. Kashian has created such genuine characters. I am always excited to see what they are all up to.
Kashian has also introduced some great new characters this time which include Eloisa Lubinski and her Shih Tzu, Cupid. Eloisa stole my heart immediately. I wish I had half her spunk and energy. Her nephew Gilbert is our victim and with his death, all his secrets were revealed leading to many more suspects. including a couple of bikers, his business partner, and his almost ex-wife. A few more come out of the woodwork when Lucy uncovers his little side business. All these characters evolve as the story continues some in very meaningful ways.
Talk about red herrings, this story is full of them. I loved it even though I fell for most of them and was caught totally by surprise at the reveal. I really enjoy the way Lucy and Katie sleuth together. When one drops the ball the other can pick it up and weave a tale like a pro. They also don’t give up. The author sets a brisk pace and gives us plenty of drama and action. There are also some truly funny moments too.
So much of the story takes place on the boardwalk. Lucy’s daily runs helped her sort through the clues and she also gets a little advice when she stops to visit psychic Madame Vega and learns something when she finds herself at the tattoo parlor. All this goes on with a loudspeaker blaring ” Watch the tramcar please!” as the tramcar goes up and down the boardwalk. Ms. Kashian really sets the scene wonderfully, not only on the boardwalk but at the Kebab Kitchen, the beach, Melanie’s candy shop, and all around Ocean Crest.
On The Lamb has everything I look for in a cozy mystery, engaging and entertaining characters, a mystery I can sink my teeth into, and just a little romance and humor to balance everything out.
Speaking of sinking my teeth into, there are several recipes in the back of the book. I have never eaten Armenian, Lebanese, or Greek food with the exception of a gyro back in my college days. The descriptions of the food in this series do make my mouth water. This small-town girl may have to step out of her comfort zone and give these recipes a try.
I am already looking forward to my next visit to the Jersey Shore because they are always some really great things happening there along with a little bit of murder.
On the Lamb is an enjoyable, charming addition to an already great series!!!!
Things are pretty calm for Lucy and her family with the exception of planning for Bikers on the Beach and then the busy season will start months later. In addition, she is on the hunt for her own place to live as well. She finds a place, not perfect, but with a perfect view of the ocean. In addition, she has an eccentric landlady, Mrs. Lubinski and her dog, Cupid. She can live with that, but Mrs. Lubinski’s nephew, Gilbert, is another story all together. He is a greedy landlord, trying to put Mrs. Lubinski into assisted living, so he can get her hands on her property. Lucy might be her saving grace.
Lucy and her friend, Melanie, are looking forward to a beach bonfire. However, they weren’t expecting a murder of no other than Gilbert, himself. If that wasn’t bad enough, Melanie has become a prime suspect. They had just had an altercation about him doubling her rent. Lucy’s relationship with Detective Clemmons has just improved. Will her involvement in this investigation demolish that?
I love this series, mostly because of the characters, both primary and secondary. The characters are quirky and memorable, and the author continues to build them throughout the series. I learn something new about them with each book. She also has a great sense of humor. I so enjoyed the inclusion of the pets, Cupid and the cat, Gadoo. They had personalities themselves!!!!
The mystery was great and kept me guessing throughout the book, and readers also saw Lucy’s personal life evolving too. The author combined the perfect amount of mystery, humor, and romance to create a great addition to the series. As always, I love the author’s personal touches, such as her family recipes and the fact that she took some of her favorite memories and included them in the book. If you are looking for a wonderful book and series, this one is a must-read!!!!!
On The Lamb
Kebab Kitchen Mystery, Book #4
Tina Kashian
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Lucy Berberian is busy preparing her family’s Mediterranean restaurant for Easter on the Jersey Shore–but a batch of sweets is to die for . . .
Bikers are thundering into the seaside town of Ocean Crest for the annual Bikers on the Beach gathering that raises funds for injured veterans. It’s a big boost for the Kebab Kitchen, as well as for local businesses like Melanie Haven’s candy shop. But Melanie is about to find herself in a sticky situation.
When Melanie and Lucy attend a beach bonfire, a local landlord is found dead after apparently choking on a piece of salt water taffy. Melanie, who was known to have a contentious relationship with the victim, is quickly skewered as the prime suspect. But Lucy is determined to prove her friend’s innocence before the real killer coasts free . . .
Recipes included! (Goodreads)
Review:
The characters are well rounded and well developed. I so enjoy Lucy and Katie and their sleuthing adventures. It does not seem to bother Katie that her husband is a policeman, she will do anything when she and Lucy are looking for a killer. They seem to be fearless when they are on the case, and they are definitely on the case to prove their friends innocence. I also enjoy getting to spend time with Lucy’s family and friends, they add a lot to the story. I especially enjoyed getting to meet Lucy’s landlady, Eloisa Lubinski. She is quirky and slightly bizarre and I loved her.
The writing style flows smoothly and it defines the characters very clearly by their actions and words. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and those descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The mystery was well plotted and moved along at a steady pace. There were enough suspects to consider and clues to sift through, and with some red herrings thrown in just for fun, it was not easily solved. And that is the way I like my mysteries.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I think this series is wonderful, and all I can say to the author is “keep them coming”.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.
I have never tasted Mediterranean food. Never even thought to try it. However, every time I read another installment in the Kebab Mysteries, my stomach growls, and I want to find the nearest Mediterranean restaurant.
With, ON THE LAMB, author Tina Kashian has somehow managed to improve on a series that needed no improvement. With each book in this series slightly edging out the prior one as my favorite, there is nothing “slightly” with ON THE LAMB. It blows the first three out of the ouzo!
While, ON THE LAMB not only showcases the characters readers have come to love, we’re also introduced to a new one (actually two, because I can’t see one without the other) that I hope we see more of in future installments.
Well plotted with many twists and turns, this strong, superbly written mystery gave me the run around as I tried in vain to help protagonist, Lucy Berberian, solve the case and clear her friend. Let’s put it this way. If it was me instead of Lucy trying to solve this, friend Melanie would be sitting on death row.
ON THE LAMB is the 5 star mystery you’ve been waiting to seek your teeth into. Oh, and there are recipes! Opa!!!
On the Lamb by Tina Kashian is an aloof cozy mystery. I was wrong on every account of who dun it.
Who killed Gilbert, and why?
Lucy Berberian
Lucy is our main character and one of our sleuths. The other is her best friend, Katie, who has a husband on the police force and shouldn’t be investigating these crimes. Lucy and Katie are known around town as the two people to go to if you need help clearing your names. Well, mostly just Lucy, as Katie can’t get too involved. Lucy is a fabulous character that I enjoyed learning about in One Feta in the Grave, and now this one.
The Mystery
The big mystery is who killed Gilbert and why? Gilbert was a local landlord who no one knew had a difficult life. That’s the thing about when you die a mysterious death; all your secrets come out to haunt you. Gilbert had that happen to him, and it was so hard to figure out who killed him. Especially figuring out who has the best motive. I fell for a lot of the red herrings, and I was a bit shocked when it was revealed who actually did it.
Five Stars for On the Lamb by Tina Kashin
Ms. Kashin did a fantastic job of stumping me that I just had to give this book five stars. I loved every minute of reading this book. I can’t wait for the next one to see what happens to Lucy. Coming back to this small beach town is spectacular, and I love seeing new sides of these marvelous characters in each one as well. I am so recommending this to anyone that reads cozy mysteries. Don’t forget your snack when reading; otherwise, your tummy may be grumbling.
Oh, and don’t forget to check out the recipes in the back of the book!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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A family centric crime series with lots of delicious food and plenty of twists, turns and red herrings.
Lucy Berberian moved home to help in her parents’s restaurant and when she found out they were retiring and wanted to sell, Lucy decided to stay and manage the place herself. She found herself working with her high school sweetheart, for whom she still has feelings and to whom her parents wish to see her married. She also is attracted to the “boy next door” who gives off bad boy vibes and is the son of a local crime boss. Lucy keeps assuring everyone that she and Michael are “just friends.” Not wanting to live at home again, Lucy moved in with her best friend, who is recently married to a cop. This gives Lucy more motivation to find her own place.
Enlisting the help of her brother-in-law, a local real estate expert, they find a SPECIAL place for her to live, close to work, the beach and TROUBLE. Her landlady is a hoot!
Full of quirky characters & darkly interesting motorcycle riders, this book takes place at the beginning of summer during a Biker Festival for charity. The action starts quickly as a local landlord is discovered dead on the beach and another shop owner is framed for the murder after a very public argument with the victim.
Can the Lucy and Ethel of crime discover the truth while waiting for Bill’s promotion to detective to be approved?
What forward movements will happen in the romance department for Lucy?
On the Lamb is the fourth installment in the Kebab Kitchen Mystery series which is centered around a wonderful Armenian/Greek/Lebanese family and their restaurant. Lucy, our main character, seems to be settling back into life in Ocean Crest quite well – except for her penchant for finding dead bodies. Her relationship with her parents, sister, and niece play a central role in the series, which I very much enjoy. Lucy is the type of main character that most readers will find relatable. She is smart, warm, hard-working, not afraid of a challenge and stands by her friends and family. I think Ms. Kashian does a good job of balancing Lucy’s sleuthing with just the right amount of nosiness and risk-taking. The mystery kept me interested and guessing until the very end. The victim in this book is not the pillar of the community so there are plenty of suspects to choose from. Lucy works to clear her friend from murder charges while trying to keep herself from being arrested for interfering in a police investigation. This time around, she has some help from old friends as well as her new landlady who adds some humor.
I found this to be an all-around entertaining read, with the series as a whole being very enjoyable. Plus, I love reading about the delicious-sounding food created in her family’s restaurant. I will definitely be back for more in the series.
I voluntarily read a digital ARC provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley.
It’s been almost a year now since Lucy Berberian quit her Philadelphia law firm and moved back to the Jersey Shore to work in her family’s Mediterranean restaurant, Kebab Kitchen. In this 4th installment of the Kebab Kitchen Mysteries, Lucy is still adjusting to her new role as manager of Kebab Kitchen. She attends a beach bonfire with some of her closest friends. Everyone is having a good time until her friend, Melanie’s landlord shows up, and they get into a heated argument about her unpaid rent. When Melanie finds his body later that night, she immediately becomes the police’s main suspect. With the help of her best friend and sleuth partner, Katie, Lucy is determined to help Melanie prove her innocence and catch the murderer.
On the Lamb by Tina Kashian is a delightful cozy mystery, with a wonderful cast of characters and mouthwatering descriptions of food. Tina Kashian’s engaging writing style and detailed descriptions of the charming town of Ocean Crest quickly drew me into the story and kept me turning the pages. I loved Lucy’s family and the restaurant atmosphere. Lucy is the type of character that anyone can relate to. She’s a hard worker and very devoted to her friends, family, and career. I thought she was a very good sleuth. She wasn’t too nosey and I like that she always took Katie along to help her investigate instead of wandering off on her own, potentially putting herself in danger. Katie and Lucy make a great team and I look forward to solving more mysteries with them.
The murder mystery kept me guessing until the reveal. The author provides plenty of suspects and red herrings in a bid to throw readers off the scent. And it completely worked because the culprit wasn’t even on my radar. Overall, I enjoyed my time with this book and look forward to the next one. As an added treat, delicious recipes are included.
I received an ARC from Kensington Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own
Spring is in the air in Ocean Crest, New Jersey, and with it, changes. Lucy Berberian has gotten her own place, and it’s near the beach and her family’s Mediterranean restaurant, which she manages. The worst part is dealing with her landlady’s nephew, Gilbert, who is determined to get his aunt into a retirement home so he can get his hands on the valuable piece of land. A rare Saturday night to enjoy a bonfire on the beach ends when Lucy and her friends find Gilbert’s body in the sand. Lucy’s friend Melanie becomes the prime suspect, and she begs Lucy to figure out what is going on. Can she clear her friend?
It had been a while since I read the previous book in the series, but it wasn’t long before I was caught up with Lucy and the rest of the cast again. I was happy to see relationships and characters continuing to grow. The mystery is good, with several viable suspects and plenty of secrets for Lucy to uncover. The climax was logical and suspenseful. I did have some problems with logic in other places, like character’s ages. I can make it work, but it would have been nice having things like that actually spelled out for us. I would love to visit Ocean Crest if it were real. Even at the down time of Spring, when this book is set, it sounds like a fun town. We get another three delicious sounding recipes at the end of the book. If you’ve enjoyed the previous entries in the series, you’ll be happy you to catch up with Lucy and the gang again here.
My mouth waters every time I read a book in this series. I love Mediterranean food and the thought of a hummus bar just puts me over the top! Food aside, this series has a perfect equation of mystery, intrigue, romance, and quirky characters that draw me in each and every time.
I was drawn into this story from the beginning. Lucy’s search for affordable housing is something I can relate to in Texas. It is hard to find a decent place at an affordable place. Lucy gets lucky and her agent helps her find an apartment in a senior’s home so she can fend off her nephew’s attempts to move her into a nursing home. Eloisa is a hoot! She doesn’t care what anyone thinks about her and does her own thing. Unfortunately, it is her nephew that ends up dead and she becomes a suspect.
Melanie is a friend of Lucy’s that is also a prime candidate for the murder because of an argument. I enjoyed getting to know a little bit more about Melanie and her sister. There is tension and deception surrounding her, but could Melanie have killed someone?
The mystery is well written and there are several possible killers in the mix but the author doesn’t reveal anything too soon and throws other possible suspects into the mix. I was a bit surprised, but not too much when the killer was revealed. The character wasn’t on my radar as a strong possibility….there were too many other good choices!
The romance between Lucy and Azad continues to heat up and I enjoy their relationship. There is a friend of Lucy’s, Michael, that could have been a contender for Lucy’s heart but there is something about her past with Azad that pulls her in to him.
I’m glad to see Lucy’s parents slowly letting her truly manage the restaurant. I know that her father continues to push back against change, but sometimes there are better ways to do things, like digitizing inventory. Part of me feels like they don’t trust her, but part of me also realizes it is hard to give something up that you have controlled for thirty years.
Side note – I was able to meet the author at Bouchercon in 2019. She is delightful and appreciates her readers!
Overall we loved this book and suggest reading the whole series (in order) if you haven’t yet.
I really enjoyed this story. I had a difficult time figuring out the suspect, which is always a plus to me. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
Love visiting the Jersey Shore and Kebab Kitchen in this series. Lucy and her family are fun characters and I love learning the culture of their roots. Lucy’s new landlady’s nephew is murdered in this book and Lucy’s friend, Melanie, seems to be the prime suspect. Lucy and Katie investigate as usual and find plenty of other suspects. This was a fun read with lots going on culminating with a nice Easter celebration at the end. I look forward to more of this series and seeing what’s next for Lucy and Azad and Bill and Katie!
On the Lamb by Tina Kashian has Lucy Berberian enjoying a bonfire with her friends until a scream rings out. They find Melanie Haven, the local candy maker, standing by the prone body of Gilbert Lubinski. Melanie and Gilbert had a small altercation earlier in the evening which puts Melanie at the top of the detective’s suspect list. Melanie asks that Lucy use her sleuthing prowess to find the guilty party. Gilbert was not liked in the community, not even by his aunt who he was trying to oust from her home. Lucy has her work cut out for her if she is to prove Melanie’s innocence. On the Lamb can be read as a standalone for those new to A Kitchen Kebab Mystery series. Everything a new reader needs to know is included in On the Lamb. Lucy has been working hard at the family’s Mediterranean restaurant which she manages and is looking forward to evening with her friends enjoying the first bonfire of the season. I like the descriptions of Ocean City, New Jersey. I especially enjoy hearing about the boardwalk, the tram and the various shops. The word imagery brings the scenes alive in my mind. There is a nice balance between mystery and time spent with Lucy, her friends, family and boyfriend. The main characters are established, and a unique new character is introduced. Lucy finally moves into her own apartment. It is right on the beach much to her delight. Her new landlord, Eloisa Lubinski is delightful with her eccentric clothing and zest for life. Eloisa is hoping having Lucy live there will keep her nephew, Gilbert from pestering her about moving into an assisted living facility. Of course, Gilbert ends up dead. Lucy, with assistance from her best friend, Katie Watson, sets out to find the real culprit. They talk to numerous suspects, verify alibis, and do a little illegal searching (when the opportunity strikes, you cannot pass it up). It will depend upon your sleuthing level on whether you solve this whodunit. The clues are there for you to find. Lucy is trying to bring the family restaurant into the twenty-first century, but her father is stubborn (if it has worked for thirty years, why change it now is his philosophy). It is a good thing that Lucy is equally tenacious. Her romance with Azad is moving forward (personally, I prefer Michael). I enjoyed the mouthwatering descriptions of the food and there are recipes included at the end of the book. On the Lamb is a charming cozy mystery that will have you wanting to visit the Jersey shore. On the Lamb has terrific taffy, a blazing bonfire, a snappy shih tzu, mouthwatering meals, a ghastly landlord, surfeit of suspects, and a conniving killer.
This is one of my favorite cozy series. Each works well as a stand alone so, if you are new to the series, jump right in but be prepared to get you hands on the remaining books. Lucy left practicing law in Philadelphia to return to her family on the Jersey shore. Now she is the manager of the family restaurant, Kebab Kitchen and things are going well. That is until one of her friends, Melanie, who runs a candy shop, has a run in with her landlord when they encounter each other at a beach bonfire. They argue about her back rent and things get very heated. But was that enough to turn into a murderer when her landlord turns up dead and the weapon is salt water taffy? Lucy calls foul and she and her best friend, Katie, set out to clear Melanie of all charges.
As they investigate the death, the list of possible suspects gets long. Gilbert, the grumpy landlord was more than just a landlord, he was also a loan shark. No wonder the list is long. Lucy and Katie get to work on the case and, to their sleuthing credit, they aren’t the kind of amateurs who think they know better than the local police and cause headaches for all.
The mystery itself is well written with the needed red herrings and twists and turns that keep the reader guessing to the end and the characters are not in the least cardboard. I wouldn’t mind putting their town of Ocean Crest, NJ on my to be visited list. The descriptions of good food and the friends and family of Lucy would be the draw for me. Homicide optional.
A family-centered tale with some twists and red herrings to keep you guessing until the end, where you also get a fun surprise. I enjoyed reading about life on the boardwalk and small business ownership, and the descriptions had me right there with Lucy. The interaction between characters was interesting and the dialog natural. Lucy is a good friend to have and a little relentless when she’s on the trail of something.
I received an advance copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.
Lucy Berberian is working as the manager at her parents’ restaurant, Kebab Kitchen, having moved back home to the Jersey shore after working for several years as an attorney out-of-state. Her parents are semi-retired, and Lucy’s boyfriend is the current head chef. While attending a bonfire on the beach, part of the Bikers on the Beach event to raise money for veterans, Lucy’s friend Melanie finds a dead body. The dead man is Melanie’s landlord, whom she argued with right before he died. Evidence on his body also points to Melanie as the killer. Lucy doesn’t believe Melanie is a killer, so she launches an investigation.
I definitely recommend this cozy mystery centering Lucy, a first generation American who is Armenian, Lebanese, and Greek. The characters are well sketched out. Setting the book in a Mediterranean restaurant was fascinating and I liked Lucy’s family and friends. The mystery moved along at a nice pace, with plenty of suspects and motives. There is also a great slow burn romance between characters with quite a bit of history.
This is the first book I’ve read in the series but I had no trouble jumping in here. I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future. 4.5 stars
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC. The opinions in this review are honest and my own. #OnTheLamb #cozymystery #mystery
Another engaging mystery in Tina Kashian’s Kebab Kitchen series, On the Lamb is a must read for cozy lovers! When local landlord/loan shark (and nephew of Lucy’s octogenarian landlord), Gilbert, is murdered during a bonfire on the beach, Lucy’s friend Melanie asks her to help prove her innocence. Suspects abound, and Lucy must investigate and discover which one of them is actually the guilty party! 5 stars!
ON THE LAMB by Tina Kashian
The Fourth Kebab Kitchen Mystery
An early springtime bonfire on the beach with friends is just the thing Lucy Berberian needs to celebrate the annual Bikers on the Beach fundraiser and the upcoming Easter holiday. The mood is seriously dampened when Lucy’s friend, Melanie, finds her landlord dead on the beach shortly after he crashed the party and started an argument with her. Things look even worse when a piece of Melanie’s taffy is found lodged in his throat. Managing the Kebab Kitchen and settling in to her new apartment still leaves Lucy plenty of time to satisfy her curiosity, especially when Melanie asks for her help. Plenty of people could have wanted the man dead, but who actually did the deed? The wife he was in the midst of divorcing? It couldn’t be his feisty, but elderly, aunt who happens to be Lucy’s new landlady…or could it? The more people Lucy meets who knew the man, the more people with motives she finds…including two of Michael’s motorcycle friends. Lucy wants to believe that Melanie is innocent, but she’s hiding something. Is it the fact they she really did kill her landlord?
Compelling characters and a variety of relationships add flavor and nuances to this fourth Kebab Kitchen Mystery. I love how both of Lucy’s parents are dealing with their semi-retirement and their reactions to celebrity Chef Kurt make me smile. Perhaps he’ll have a starring role in an upcoming book?! The relationships between sisters as well as aunt and nephew also play important roles here. Don’t get me started about Lucy and Azad…I can’t stop smiling. Although I worry that Lucy may be playing with fire with her friendship with Michael.
I generally like it better when the murder victim is a louse. Landlord Gilbert Lubinski is absolutely despicable and I am glad he was murdered, especially if what what another tenant said about him was true! Having a horrible person killed also greatly increases the number of suspects making for a trickier puzzle to solve. I love how Lucy and Katie subtly, and at times not so subtly, investigate all the possible murderers, yet still stay in contact with the police. I also love how Mrs. Lubinski gets involved and look forward to seeing more of her and Cupid in the future.
An intricate mystery, an abundance of motives, a large dollop of intriguing characters, and a pinch of romance blended with a hint of salt from the Jersey Shore blend together to make ON THE LAMB a fun heartwarming story.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a copy of this book in the hopes I would review it.
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Interesting sleuth! Discouraged with her career as a big city attorney, Lucy came home to the Jersey Shore to manage her parents’ restaurant and has somewhat rekindled an old romance. A friend helps her to find an affordable apartment with a fascinating octogenarian landlady and she meets her slimy nephew. Who is the victim of murder is no surprise, and while the list of suspects is long, topping the list is a good friend. Let the sleuthing begin! Loved it!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!