An up-and-coming chef is murdered just after he publishes a cookbook and is about to begin a book tour and cooking show. Bria, along with the police chief Luca, Luca's sister and Bria's best friend Rosalie, and other recurring characters try to solve the mystery, which appears to have its roots in old family secrets and tragedy.

I like Bria's character - her energy, her devotion to her son and her family, her nosiness. The plot is complex with lots of characters and relationships and motives to keep straight, but the author brings the threads together at the very end. The middle of the book dragged for me a bit, as it felt like the story of the chef's family was rehashed multiple times without advancing. The town of Positano is its own character with descriptions of the daily life of its residents mixed in with the tourist factor. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington for the ARC.

This was a great second book in this cozy mystery series. I love the characters, and the setting is amazing. This was a great mystery , lots of interesting suspects and secrets. I did enjoy the first book more, but recommend both. I am looking forward to the next book already.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Such a good book! Gave me thriller energy and also had some loop wholes. Leaving you wanting to read more type of book. Definitely suggest it.

I thought this book was an excellent follow-up to the first in the series. The mystery kept me engaged and I adored the setting. I will definitely recommend this book/the series in general to any cozy mystery fans. I especially loved it because I have been thinking about going to Italy in the net year! I would definitely add Bria's Bed and Breakfast as a place to stay. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book!