Hiya! My name’s Spencer Drake. I’m the head of campus security here at Normalton University. I used to work undercover for a covert agency, but I keep that on the downlow to prevent retaliation from the bad guys that I put in prison. As far as they know, I’m six feet under, and I need to keep it that way in order to stay above ground and breathing.
My niece Abby attends NU and it was through her that I met Dani Sloan who owns the Chef-to-Go culinary company. Dani and I have become a lot more than friends and I’ve had to pull up some of my old tricks to help her investigate a couple of homicides that she’s stumbled across.
However, for this last one, I needed her to help me get out of a sticky situation.
On a typical day, one where I’m not a murder suspect, I keep busy leading my team of security officers. I generally work the day shift and spend a lot of my time planning programs and figuring out ways to keep our students safe. We’ve had some unusual situations occur here on campus. Everything from a mysterious creature in our lagoon to threats against our college mascots.
Although, none of that was what I was expecting when I took this job, I was taking most of it in stride—you wouldn’t believe what I saw while I was undercover—but then my ex turned up engaged to some billionaire that owns most of Normalton. Last I heard, she was in Chicago married to my former best friend, so it was quite a surprise to see her—and not a pleasant one.
And the hits just kept coming. First, I find out that Dani is catering her engagement party. Then my ex ends up dead at said party and all eyes turned to me.
On a positive note, during our investigations to clear my name, Dani and I grew closer. We ended up spending lots of time together and it was clear that she was just as sweet and beautiful as I had thought. Once I was reassured that I wasn’t rushing into another doomed relationship, I was all in. Now I just have to convince her since her past experiences in trying to find love were almost as bad as mine.
Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win one (1) print copy of Winner Cake All, limited to U.S. residents. Giveaway ends September 28, 2020. Good luck everyone!
Winner Cake All is the third book in the “Chef-to-Go” cozy mystery series, coming September 29, 2020.
Dani Sloan will have to solve the murder of a bride to clear her crush’s name. Once again, it looks like Dani Sloan will get a slice of the action. . .
In the small town of Normalton, IL, there aren’t a lot of opportunities for small business owner Dani Sloan to cater big-ticket events. But that’s about to change―a client named Yvette Joubert is marrying Franklin Whittaker, the richest guy around, and they want Dani to cater their engagement party! The swanky event is the perfect opportunity to put Dani on the map for wealthier clients.
But when a storm hits the party after guests arrive, it becomes clear that more than the dinner is ruined: Yvette is found dead beneath the marquee. Is her death a tragic accident, or a perfectly orchestrated murder? Then the case gets even juicier―it turns out that Yvette’s ex-husband is Spencer Drake, Dani’s almost-boyfriend, and the police start circling. Now Dani must follow an unending list of clues to save her business, her better half, and catch a criminal. Let’s just hope they get their just desserts!
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About the author
Denise Swanson is the New York Times bestselling author of mystery and contemporary romance series. She writes from her personal experiences as a school psychologist and small-town resident. Her plots are inspired by incidents that occur in her own life. The Scumble River series features Skye Denison, a school psychologist-sleuth, in pursuit of criminals and her happily ever after. The Forever Charmed is a paranormal cozy mystery series. And the Chef-to-Go series features Chef Dani Sloan and Normalton University security chief, Spencer Drake.
Her romances are both sweet and steamy with smart heroines and the men who love them.
Find her at deniseswanson.com and at Denise Swanson’s Mysteries, Romances, and More Facebook group.
All comments are welcomed.
One of my favorite cozy series
Thank you!
I would love to read Winner Cake All! Thanks for the chance!
This sounds like a great read. Thank you for the chance.
I enjoy this series. Looking forward to reading this book.
Wonderful author and fun series!
This is a favorite author-characters are always so much fun! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Sounds like a cozy series I would like to get familiar with. Thanks for a chance.
Great post! Swanson’s characters always come to life so well for me! Thanks for the chance to win!
Delightful and captivating. Great series.
Looking forward to Dani’s latest adventure. Thank you for the chance!
Thank you for the chance to win a copy of the newest book in this series.
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Yes Dru, I’d love to win a copy of this fun book. I know all about weddings (having made four of them) since 2 of the future at the time in-laws lived out of state. They just said “whatever they want, give them!”. All the weddings were as different as the children who were getting married.
Toss my name into the Magic Contest Hat please Dru.
Loved hearing from Spencer Drake and learning a bit from him about “Winner Cake All” This book is on my TBR list and I can’t wait for the opportunity to read it. Always enjoy reading Denise Swanson’s book and I’m sure this one will be no exception. GREAT cover that says “read me” all over it!
Thank you for the chance to win a copy! Shared and hoping to be the very fortunate one selected.
Have a great day and even better weekend!
Be safe, stay healthy and have a little adventure – even if through the pages of a good book.
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Can’t wait to read this one! Love this series. Thanks for the chance to win!
This book sounds good. Thank you for this chance to win.
I really like this series
This series is new to me. What an interesting setup with a former covert agent !
Thanks for the chance.
I liked the earlier books in this series
Great series. Looking forward to reading “Winner Cake All”.
A great series from an excellent author! Looking forward to this book.
Enjoyed spending the day with Spencer!
Excited for this book..!!! Thanks Dru
I love your series and would love to have your new book. Stay safe and well.
Thank you for the chance to win this!
I enjoyed the first 2 books. Can’t wait to read this one!
I had not heard of this series. Thanks for introducing me!
My favorite cozy mystery author. I was delighted to get to meet her once and she is just as sweet and nice as the lead characters in her book.
New series for me, sounds good!
Looking forward to reading now that Dru Ann was so nice to share this exciting update news! Thank you.
This series is lots of fun to read. I really am enjoying it.
It sounds like a very interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
I like this series very much. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this new book.
New series for me. Thanks for the chance!
**** WINNER ****
Winner Cake All is Kay Garrett
Congratulations!