Murder with a Side of Shrimp and Grits: An addictive, cozy culinary mystery (The Honeybee Diner Mysteries)

Welcome to Honeybee's diner, where the scent of butter and garlic wraps itself around you, thick and comforting. Jessie Haynes' homestyle cooking feeds the hearts and souls of the good people of Willow Bluff. Until someone puts murder on the menu!

Y'all are invited to dig into a steamin' plate of meatloaf. The diner's well-worn red chairs have cradled folks from every corner of Willow Bluff-Jessie's podcasting bestie, Tee, Old Mr Higgins, two mighty mischievous kittens, Biscuits and Gravy, and every tattling townsperson in between-so when the mayor turns blue after a bite of Jessie's famous shrimp and grits, she finds herself in seriously hot water...

Suddenly, all eyes are swivelled toward Jessie. For fifty years her family has fed Willow Bluff, and Jessie won't let one mouthful shatter the legacy of her grandmother's secret recipes. The mayor's peanut allergy was talk of the town, so when traces are found in his food, Jessie must fight to clear her name.

An empty peanut packet in the diner's pantry has Jessie and Tee hot on the heels of the murderer when another case of food tampering occurs at a nearby bakery. Someone is dishing out delicious death sentences. How many locals will get served before Jessie can crack the case? Her investigation must be a recipe for success or Honeybee's will be toast...

This unputdownable and addictive cozy mystery is full of Southern charm, a gripping whodunnit and a feisty amateur sleuth. It's perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ellery Adams and Joanne Fluke.

Readers are digging into Murder with a Side of Shrimp and Grits:

"I loved this book, and can't wait to read more! This was a really enjoyable cozy, small-town mystery. The characters were warm and engaging, and I loved all the food references." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Such a fun ride...It feels warm and welcoming, even with a mystery simmering underneath...It absolutely delivers what you want from a cozy mystery. Warm, entertaining and full of Southern charm-this is the perfect curl-up-and-read kind of book." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Pulls you in right away with its small-town charm and keeps you hooked with a fun, fast-paced whodunnit." Quilted.reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The plot twist I did NOT expect it at all, which made the whole buildup feel worth it in the end." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐