"Royer has concocted a sweetly dark confection with 70% DARK INTENSIONS, the second serving in her Bean to Bar Mysteries series. She serves up intrigue (and a dash of romance) with a mix of dastardly villains, a likable heroine, and a quirky cast of supporting characters, including Clive, the octopus. Throw in illegal animal trafficking, clues galore that only Felicity can solve, and all things chocolate, and you'll read this yummy treat late into the night." --Amy Shojai, author of September Day & Shadow pet-centric thrillers.
Praise for the Bean to Bar Mysteries:
"With as many unpredictable twists and turns as the hurricane approaching Galveston, Grand Openings Can Be Murder is an intriguing cozy mystery set in a new chocolate shop along the island's historic Strand. Readers will love learning about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process while the store's owner, Felicity, pursues truth, justice, and the perfect chocolate bar." -- Diane Kelly, Award-winning author of the Death & Taxes, Paw Enforcement, House Flipper, and Busted mystery series.
If you love chocolate-and who doesn't-then you'll love GRAND OPENINGS CAN BE MURDER. Heartwarming and suspenseful in the same breath, chock full of compelling characters and great plot twists, this book will leave you wanting more. I can't wait for the next Felicity Koerber mystery! -- Harry Hunsicker, former executive vice president of the Mystery Writers of America and the author of THE DEVIL's COUNTRY.
"Set inside the fascinating world of bean-to-bar chocolate, Grand Openings Can be Murder will satisfy your craving for a delicious mystery, flavorful characters, and a smart and sassy sleuth." -- Rebecca Adler, author of The Taste of Texas mystery series.