It Cannoli Be Murder

By: Catherine Bruns

Narrated by: Celesete Ciula

It's time to serve some just desserts....

Six months after her husband's death, Tessa Esposito is hoping to drum up reservations for her restaurant's grand opening. And since a signing with best-selling author Preston Rigotta is sure to draw a crowd, Tessa agrees to cater her cousin's bookstore event - whipping up some of her famous Italian desserts. But the event soon takes a sour turn when Preston's publicist, an old high school rival, arrives and begins to whisk up their old grudges.

That night, a fight breaks out in front of the crowd, and it becomes clear there's bad blood in Harvest Park. And when the publicist is found dead on the bookstore floor the next morning, a stray cannolo at her side, Tessa knows who will be framed as the prime suspect.

To clear both her cousin's and her own name, Tessa must investigate the murder. But Preston's publicist has many secrets to hide, and in the end, the truth is bittersweet....

The second book in the Italian Chef Cozy Mystery series!

©2020 Catherine Bruns (P)2020 Recorded Books

Getting Involved

I was so happy to have another visit with Tessa. I was glad to see her moving on in getting ready to open her restaurant. But of course when something goes wrong in her cousin Gabbi’s store. Tessa can’t help but get involved. It was fun to see old characters and the introduction of new ones. Good food with a side of mystery this book is delightful. The audio was well done and fun to listen to. #CMCon25

Enjoyable Foodie Mystery

I really enjoyed this story, and the food references had my mouth watering. The characters were well developed and the narrator did a fabulous job with the voices. I need to go back and listen to the first in the series.

Intriguing Cozy Mystery

Good plot that kept me guessing until the end. I didn’t guess the killer, but the clues were there. Relatable characters with a strong sense of family and community.

I would recommend this book to cozy mystery lovers. Especially to those who like yummy food or books.

Another Great Read

Tessa is preparing to see her dream come true, but will yet another murder, not to mention a belligerent new Detective, Dash all her plans? Tessa and Gabby are at it again.

Tessa, Gabby, Gino, Justin, and the other characters are so relatable. Tessa strikes just the right balance between mourning the loss of her husband and moving forward with her life. Gabby is her perfect partner-in-crime, and Gino does his best to keep them safe. I am hopeful Justin is more involved and Tessa's new assistant will become a regular in future books. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

Ridiculous

It Cannoli Be Murder is ridiculous. The characters behave unrealistically. The plot has some positive points but it's difficult to see that when the characters are so annoying. Overall, I didn't like this book because of the characters, I won't get another book in this series.