On the Chopping Block by Jenny Kales (Book Beginnings & Friday 56)

 

Title: On the Chopping Block

Author: Jenny Kales

Publication: 24 May 2016

Format: Kindle ebook

Amazon Description: 

Calliope “Callie” Costas, Greek-American owner of Callie’s Kitchen in picturesque Crystal Bay, Wisconsin, is finally having some business success after a painful divorce. With her school-aged daughter thriving and her trusty Yorkie Koukla by her side, a new romance with a handsome bistro owner seems like the icing on the cake.

That is, until her new boyfriend is found dead...and she’s implicated as the prime suspect, putting her business into jeopardy. Soon, Callie’s situation is more delicate than her Greek egg-lemon soup. In addition to a tasteless killer, an expat detective with a devastating British accent has an eagle eye on Callie’s every move.

Can Callie help clear her name, save her beloved business and find the real culprit before she’s the next item on the killer’s murderous menu?

Ramble-y Teaserish Stuff

I have a feeling I'll be watching quite a lot of Food Network this weekend. I think I might be coming down with something and cooking competitions are pretty much my go-to when I don't want to worry about following an actual storyline. I might not be able to eat comfort food ... but I can certainly watch it on the tv ... and read about it in Jenny Kales' On the Chopping Block. 

 

Yes, I totally hear Ted Allen's voice every time I say the title in my head. 

Sadly, the book leaves out the actual competition but so far (which isn't actually very far at all) it's still showing signs of being a decent start to a series. Hopefully I'll make progress over the weekend because I really want to know why Callie is in whatever predicament she's in at the 56% mark.

 

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Friday 56 (share a blurb from the 56th page or 56% mark) is hosted at Freda's Voice 

& Book Beginnings (share the first few sentences) is at Rose City Reader