Wine Red Wrath
(2024)(The fifth book in the Hadley Home Design Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Emily Oberton
After Hadley accidentally serves dinner guests turkey with a side of salmonella, Aunt Deb sentences her to cooking school, where secrets sizzle and danger is always on the burner.
Hadley Sutton thought the holiday season couldn’t get busier—until she enrolls in classes at the prestigious Madame Balleroy Cooking School in a desperate attempt to improve her kitchen karma. But before she can bake her first brioche, a renowned sous-chef is found murdered in the school’s kitchen.
Suddenly, Hadley is thrust into a simmering stew of lies and secrets, much to the chagrin of the irresistibly handsome Detective Dennis Appley, who comes to seek refuge at the Ladyvale Manor after receiving a chilling threat of his own.
As Hadley stirs up clues, she discovers no shortage of suspects, each with their own reasons to want the sous-chef dead. The more she uncovers, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. And while Hadley races to solve the mystery, there's another enigma she can't seem to crack—Detective Appley himself.
With more plot twists than a pretzel, this southern small-town mystery blends culinary chaos with a sprinkle of sweet romance, ensuring every page keeps you on your toes!
Each book in the series can be enjoyed on its own or read in order.
What readers are saying about Emily Oberton’s cozy mystery series:
“Loved the characters and the ending! More books like this please!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“This book kept me reading all night!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I enjoyed getting to know Hadley and her friends, especially the furry ones!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I love this cozy mystery series and look forward to the next book.” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️���️
“I enjoyed the author’s sense of humor and descriptive scenes.” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I encountered a curve ball. Bravo!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Hadley Sutton thought the holiday season couldn’t get busier—until she enrolls in classes at the prestigious Madame Balleroy Cooking School in a desperate attempt to improve her kitchen karma. But before she can bake her first brioche, a renowned sous-chef is found murdered in the school’s kitchen.
Suddenly, Hadley is thrust into a simmering stew of lies and secrets, much to the chagrin of the irresistibly handsome Detective Dennis Appley, who comes to seek refuge at the Ladyvale Manor after receiving a chilling threat of his own.
As Hadley stirs up clues, she discovers no shortage of suspects, each with their own reasons to want the sous-chef dead. The more she uncovers, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. And while Hadley races to solve the mystery, there's another enigma she can't seem to crack—Detective Appley himself.
With more plot twists than a pretzel, this southern small-town mystery blends culinary chaos with a sprinkle of sweet romance, ensuring every page keeps you on your toes!
Each book in the series can be enjoyed on its own or read in order.
What readers are saying about Emily Oberton’s cozy mystery series:
“Loved the characters and the ending! More books like this please!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“This book kept me reading all night!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I enjoyed getting to know Hadley and her friends, especially the furry ones!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I love this cozy mystery series and look forward to the next book.” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️���️
“I enjoyed the author’s sense of humor and descriptive scenes.” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I encountered a curve ball. Bravo!” — Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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