September’s Reading Challenge was to read a novel with a food in the title or on the cover.
Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce is a fast-paced legal and domestic mystery.
Alison Wood is one of those characters who just cannot seem to get out of her own way. She repeatedly makes promises to herself, her husband Carl and their daughter Matilda that she (and Carl) know she is going to break. Alison has little self-control as she binge drinks and indulges in an affair with a man who does not seem to have much respect for her.
Alison is a barrister and she has finally been given a murder case. Her new client, Madeleine Smith, is accused of murdering her husband Edwin. She readily admits she killed him, but Alison insists on mounting a defense to help mitigate her time in jail. Madeleine is a frustrating client who is not always co-operative, but Alison is determined to ensure she spends as little time in prison as possible.
Alison’s marriage is barely holding on by a thread as she works long hours. After losing his job, Carl is currently a stay at home dad. He is a psychotherapist and he is steadily building a private practice. Despite Alison’s heavy workload, she is devoted to Matilda and tries to protect her from the growing tension between her and Carl.
When Alison begins receiving anonymous texts, she is certain someone knows about her affair. She also has the eerie feeling that someone is watching her. Alison decides to end her illicit relationship and work on her marriage. She finally convinces Carl to go away for the weekend, but the getaway does not go planned.
Blood Orange is a riveting mystery with an intriguing storyline. Alison is a fascinating character that is surprisingly easy to root for as she tries to fix her life. Madeleine’s case is interesting but Alison sometimes does not give her client the attention she deserves. With very shocking plot twists, Harriet Tyce brings this suspense-laden mystery to a stunning conclusion. Thoroughly enjoyed and HIGHLY recommend this brilliant mystery!
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I read Accidental Baker by Clare London (and my version had a chocolate bunny on the cover) This as cutely sweet and chocolatey!
Donnie and his chocolate creations run through the story as we start with Donnie and his friend Henry, who isn’t much of a friend, as Donnie prepares food for a children’s community event. With no help from Henry, the chocolate figures spill and easter joy is spread! A number of other character couples are then united through the magic of Donnie’s chocolate.
Through Simon and Trev meeting at the bakery, Jez and Eric, Henry and Abi and then back to Donnie and Will – all of them with issues and put into situations where they meet a kindred spirit with the help of Donnie’s wonderful chocolate.
Light, enjoyable read.
It does sound like a fun read. I like Clare London, so I’m going to take a look!
Clare London does a good job with food. I’ve read some of the books in her “With a Kick” series, sent in and around an ice cream shop specializing in alcoholic ice cream treats. I’ll look for this book with magic chocolate.
Well, In September I read a book titled “The 39 Cupcakes” which is book 4 of Movie Club Mysteries by Zara Keane. I thought it was full of fun times, good mystery, and development of love interest for the main female character. It IS book 4 after all 🙂
Looks like a great series!
My food book was Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts, by Charlie Cochet. The cover shows a casserole dish.
Quinn has a large collection of friends and family and Spencer has Danny across the hall. Quinn learns to see past surface beauty to the person underneath.
This was a light and enjoyable read.
Can you believe I’ve never read a book by Charlie Cochet?! I like the “moral” of the story.