A small Midwestern town.
The best BBQ in the state.
A single mom, determined to do what it takes.
A murder that rocks her world.
Rossalyn Channing is tough, but the odds are stacked against her. Faced with the reality of starting a new life with her teenage son, after her heroic husband is killed in the line of duty, she knows that she has to do whatever it takes to survive.
Irresistibly drawn to a mysterious little building in a small town, the determined single mom uses every dime she’s got to buy it, with plans to turn it into a diner that her late husband would have loved. When Rossalyn finds herself caught up in the middle of a murder investigation, however, she begins to wonder if the challenges she faces will defeat her.
A body is found on her property, the sheriff in town suspects Rossie of the murder, and it looks like her world is falling apart. It’s up to this determined mom to prove her innocence and save her small family. Can she do it?
Hawg Heaven Cozy Culinary Mysteries Series Reading Order
BBQ, Bikers, and Murder (#1)
Baby Back Murder (#2)
Nacho Usual Murder (#3)
Hawgs, Dogs, and Murder (#4)
Killer Barbeque (#5)
Home Grown Murder (#6)
Bittersweet Murder (#7)
Reader Reviews
“A well plotted story with very strong emotional issues. It has secrets, lies, politics and love. The strong characters and storyline pulls you in this engrossing murder plot. When a local girl is murdered in the field behind Rossayln’s cafe that she has just decided to open after landing in Illinois after the death of her Marine husband. Between trying to solve the murder, open and run her new business and other issues makes this a have to read.” – Misty, Reviewer
“Rosslyn Channing is one tough mother. After the death of her husband who was serving in the military, she moves her son and herself to a small town to start life anew. She sees a little building that she knows would be great as a diner. She knows her late husband would love the small diner in a small town. Then there is a body found on her property, and the sheriff thinks she is the killer! What!!!???!!! Just when she thought things were going fairly well, now this? Can Rosie prove her innocence or will she end up in jail and her son without a mother? You will need to read the book to see how this feisty little lady takes on the sheriff” – Bev, Reviewer
“Rossalyn Channing needs to start life over with just her son. Her husband has been killed in Afghanistan so she and her son must leave the military base where they live. She returns to her parents home in a small town in Illinois.
On the trip home, Rossalyn sees a small vacant building. She decides to fix it up and open an restaurant featuring pork BBQ, bacon roses along with many other mouthwatering pork dishes accompanied by a variety of side dishes.
Between Rossalyn, her parents and her son, Ryan, her dream becomes a reality.
A young woman is found murdered in a field behind the restaurant. The murder weapon is found in the restaurant’s dumpster. Two unsavory characters emerge to threaten the business. They are related to the Sheriff so he is no help. In fact Sheriff tries to accuse her and her staff of being involved in the murder.
A moving story with artfully drawn characters involved in a complex plot murder mystery. The action moves fast. It is nice to see how the main character is slow to judge. She is willing to give people a chance to prove themselves.
Will the town give Rossalyn’s restaurant Hawg Heaven a fair chance???” – Carol Smith, Reviewer
Buy Links:
About the Author:
Summer Prescott is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author, who has penned nearly one hundred Cozy Mysteries, and a successful Thriller, The Quiet Type. She makes her home in the Midwest with her Standard Poodle, Elvis, at her side.
You must be logged in to post a comment.