It’s here and I’m so happy to host the cover for the first book in the NEW “Italian Chef” culinary mystery series from Sourcebooks, coming August 6, 2019.
Title: Penne Dreadful
Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery
Author Website: catherinebruns.net
Book Synopsis
Tomato sauce isn’t the only thing that runs red. . .
Local chef Tessa Esposito is struggling to get back on her feet following her husband’s fatal accident. And when the police knock on Tessa’s door, things just get worse. They’ve discovered Dylan’s death wasn’t an accident after all, and they need Tessa to start filling in the blanks. Who would want her beloved husband dead, and why?
With the investigation running cold, Tessa decides it’s time to save her sanity by reconnecting with her first love—cooking. And maybe the best way back into the kitchen is to infiltrate Dylan’s favorite local pizza parlor, which also happens to be the last place he was seen before he died. But the anchovies aren’t the only thing that stink inside the small family business, and with suspects around every corner, Tessa finds that her husband’s many secrets might land her in hot water.
Recipes Included
Purchase links will be available in February 2019
Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win a signed copy of one of the books in the “Cindy York series-Killer Transaction, Priced to Kill or For Sale by Killer, winner’s choice. U.S. entries only, please. The giveaway will end December 4, 2018. Good luck everyone!
About the author
Catherine is the USA Today bestselling author of the Cookies & Chance mysteries. She lives in New York with her very patient husband, three sons, and several spoiled pets. Catherine has a B.A. in English and is a former newspaper reporter and press release writer. She also writes the Cindy York real estate and the Carrie Jorgenson (Aloha Lagoon) culinary mysteries. Her new series, The Italian Chef mysteries, debuts in 2019.
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All comments are welcomed.
I love Italian cooking and there’s always drama in big families so this book sounds like fun.
Thanks. Sharon, I hope you enjoy it!
Oooh I do enjoy Catherine’s books so this is a sure fire pre-order! (ps in the UK so not up for the give away – good luck to everyone else!)
Thank you so much!
I love a new series and with Italian cooking, it is going to be fantastic!
Thanks, Debbie! I was always hungry while I was writing this!
Sounds good to read
Thanks for stopping by!
Oh, I love the sound of your upcoming culinary cozy! I have soft spot for family owned pizza parlors.
Thank you! There might be a recipe or two for pizza as well!
You had me at Italian cooking! I’m looking forward to this book.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it.
Sounds like an interesting series. This is a new to me author. Great chance to learn more. Thanks
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I would be pleased to start this series. Thanks for the opportunity.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
Sounds like a super series – can’t wait to read it. Thank you for the chance to win.
Thank you so much!
Love this author and the cover of this new book! I can’t wait till August to read this.
Thanks, Barbara! Hope you enjoy it.
Sounds like a great cooking mystery.
Thanks for commenting!
This book looks great, can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love this author’s books. Thanks for the great post & giveaway.
Thanks for the kind words, Doward. Good luck!
It’s always exciting to see a new series starting. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Sounds like an awesome new series, I love Italian food!
Thanks, Tari, so do I!
This book sounds great! I can’t wait to read it. I enjoy cooking mysteries, especially with big families.
Sounds like a good read
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Love culinary cozies.
They are a lot of fun, aren’t they?
Love this author. Can’t wait to start this series
Thank you so much! Good luck!
I love this author, and am so excited about this series! How am I going to waituntil August?!?
Thank you for the kind words, Robin!
Italian recipes!! How fun is that…
Yes, they’re all Italian recipes! Wouldn’t have it any other way!
I think it’s a great cover and titles
Thanks so much for commenting, Tina!
Great author. Great cover and great title. Sounds like a fun read.
Thanks, Dianne. Good luck in the giveaway!
Love the new title!! Can’t wait to read it!
Thank you, Nicole. 🙂
I can never read enough cozies! Thanks for the chance to win it!
I need another read and some good Italian recipes for my son in preparation for getting him ready for his school trip to Italy.
Love the cover and ty for the giveaway! legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
Sounds like a great book! I look forward to reading it when it is released.
I am so excited about this new series and can’t wait to start reading it! Ive read all your novels and loved them. Being Italian, I can relate to many things.
Can’t wait for this series to come out! I have read all your other novels and loved them. Being of Italian descent, I certainly can relate to many things in these novels.
I love that title.