Good morning Jungle Reds! This is me, Lucy, popping in to remind you that my Key West food critic mystery #16, A DELICIOUS DECEPTION is in bookstores today! You can order it here.
It's been so interesting to read all kinds of reactions to this book--I take this as a compliment because it confirms that I didn’t play safe with extending the series. I'm dying to hear what you all think!
ABOUT THE BOOK: Mother-to-be Hayley Snow bites off more than she can chew in the sixteenth installment of Lucy Burdette’s USA Today bestselling Key West Food Critic mysteries.
When Sheriff’s Deputy Darcy Rogers asks Hayley for a small favor, she can’t say no. Nine months pregnant and temporarily benched from her food critic duties, Hayley’s itching for a distraction and eager to help. All she has to do is tag along while a young woman picks up her daughter from her father at Monroe County’s safe custody exchange location. Easy, right?
Wrong.
In the chaos of the Sheriff’s Office open house, the mother disappears. Then the father bolts, leaving Hayley with a terrified girl and the realization that something has gone terribly wrong. Hayley and Deputy Rogers head north up the Keys to search for answers.
When a body turns up, Hayley realizes this isn’t just a missing-persons case—it’s a race against time. With the little girl’s safety at risk, Hayley must trust her instincts—and her heart—to uncover the truth.
Congratulations, Roberta! I'm happy for you.
ReplyDeletethanks Kim!
DeleteParabens from Portugal. It sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elizabeth!
DeleteCongratulations! My notification from Barnes and Noble said that I’ll receive my copy tomorrow! I can’t wait to read it. From Mignonne in Arkansas
ReplyDeleteYay, thanks Mignonne, hope you enjoy!
DeleteI will get my book when I see you tonight. Irwin is coming, too and we'll dine in Madison. XXOO
ReplyDeleteThe plot sounds great!
I look forward to seeing you both!
DeleteCongratulations! And what a treat to get a bonus post!
ReplyDeletethanks Susan!
DeleteYay Lucy/Roberta. I look forward to reading it.
ReplyDeletethank you Gillian!
DeleteHurray! The book is out! I know what I’ll be doing in the near future!
ReplyDeletePlease reassure me that you’re not ending the series! Please! With so many other things changing, knowing that a beloved series will continue until (almost) the author’s last breath is quite reassuring.
DebRo
Debs, LOL! I don't know about writing to my last breath, but I will be starting book 17 next week:)
DeleteThat is great news. Like Deb, I want this series to last and last!
DeleteCount me a "yes" with Judy and Deb on wanting the series to continue.
DeleteSpeaking about series I also miss Jenn's Library series - I wish we had more adventures with Lindsey Norris (hint hint Jenn!).
Yes, Lucy, please keep Haley and Key West stories going on…knowing that I live in that wonderful age bracket of Miss Gloria makes me smile. Have a great time tonight in Madison (aka Key West north?) Elisabeth
DeleteI'm waiting for my local bookstore to open at 9:00 to pick up my pre-ordered copy.
ReplyDeleteLove to hear that, thank you!
DeleteCongratulations, dear Lucy! My copy arrives today and I can't wait to read it!!! XX
ReplyDeletethanks Debs. xoxox
DeleteCongratulations on your latest! I'm looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Kait!
DeleteCongratulations Roberta / Lucy ! I can’t wait to read the latest Food Critic Mystery with Haley Snow ! Thank You ! 🤩
ReplyDeleteP. S. - the above is from Mary in VA .
ReplyDeletethank you Mary from VA!
DeleteCongratulations and what a treat to get a bonus post! I look forward to reading your new book.
ReplyDeleteDiana
Happy book birthday, Lucy!
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