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Romano's Family Restaurant #5
The Conchiglie Catastrophe
It’s a conchiglie cook-off in cozy Lake Basil and it will only end in… Murder.
Gina Romano can’t believe it's already the start of fall in Lake Basil, New York. To celebrate, she’s arranged a cook-off between the chefs of all the restaurants in town. The party is a success, full of family fun, great food and… murder?
When Gina takes a break from the event and dips into the Leatherleaf restaurant to check on a missing chef, she finds a dead body.
Gina’s horrified, especially when Romeo Moretti finds her with the corpse and accuses her of the crime.
With the pressure mounting, Gina has to figure out whodunit before she loses everything she’s worked so hard toward. But with no suspects and a victim who didn’t have any enemies, Gina’s up mystery creek without a clue.
Can Gina solve the crime and restore peace in Lake Basil? Find out in the fifth book in this cute cozy mystery series from USA Today bestseller, Rosie A. Point. Grab your copy today!
Gina Romano can’t believe it's already the start of fall in Lake Basil, New York. To celebrate, she’s arranged a cook-off between the chefs of all the restaurants in town. The party is a success, full of family fun, great food and… murder?
When Gina takes a break from the event and dips into the Leatherleaf restaurant to check on a missing chef, she finds a dead body.
Gina’s horrified, especially when Romeo Moretti finds her with the corpse and accuses her of the crime.
With the pressure mounting, Gina has to figure out whodunit before she loses everything she’s worked so hard toward. But with no suspects and a victim who didn’t have any enemies, Gina’s up mystery creek without a clue.
Can Gina solve the crime and restore peace in Lake Basil? Find out in the fifth book in this cute cozy mystery series from USA Today bestseller, Rosie A. Point. Grab your copy today!
133 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2023
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Rosie A. Point
138 books635 followersRosie A. Point is a USA Today Bestselling cozy mystery author who loves writing about food, small towns, and cats. Her favorite books are ones you can snuggle up with under a cozy blanket on a winter's day. Born and raised in South Africa, her books are all set in small towns in the United States. She dreams of visiting the places she writes about in her books.
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https://www.rosiepointbooks.com/
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September 22, 2023
Wow! How can each book in the series come off even more involved than the last which makes you keep turning pages and having to read the book in one sitting! This is the 5th book in the Romano Family Restaurant series and it is fantastic! With Gina and Jakes wedding coming so soon, Gina had taken the task of managing the Lake Basil Fall Fun Cook-off. Everything was going so smoothly. That is until Dave one of the chefs left his booth and hasn't been back. When Gina goes looking for him at his restaurant, she finds him mostly dead and her nemesis, Romeo Moretti comes in and sees her with the dead body and when her ex-boyfriend, Ryan, who is now the lead investigator shows up, he looks at her as the number one suspect, because Moretti throws her under the bus. There is so many twists and turns and snark and a wonderful protective Raven and of course Jake who is so supportive. We even have a kidnapping. Wow there is so much going on at once. Can Gina figure out whodunit? Can she do that in time to still have her happy ever after? I highly recommend this entire series and this 5th book in the series. I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
September 19, 2023
Oh my goodness, I’ll change my mind and say this was my favorite of the series so far! There was plenty of action and suspense and even two mob members facing off against each other, but it all added up to the sweetest ending ever. And Gina. made her peace with that annoying crow who’d been following her since the last book and was actually useful to her in this one.
Will Gina and Jake take in the now technically homeless crow and more importantly, will the Moretti family ever get their comeuppance? I guess we’ll just need to keep on reading! I’m all ready for the next book which is slated to be the last, but maybe the author might change her mind and keep on going. I hope so!
Will Gina and Jake take in the now technically homeless crow and more importantly, will the Moretti family ever get their comeuppance? I guess we’ll just need to keep on reading! I’m all ready for the next book which is slated to be the last, but maybe the author might change her mind and keep on going. I hope so!
September 13, 2023
I received a copy of Rosie's latest Romano Restaurant mystery. She does an excellent job of moving the story along. When a chef of another restaurant is found dead, Rosie must investigate. The Moretti family involves themselves in the death. When she again finds a body and it affects the cook off she has organized, she must investigate. When Salvatore Moretti involves himself it adds another element to the Romano/ Moretti relationship. She does an excellent job of pulling all the elements to a wonderful conclusion. A must read from Rosie A. Point
September 19, 2023
A deadly Cook-off!
The Fall Fun Cook-off in Lake Basil was supposed to bring in off-season customers for the local businesses. Instead of bringing profits, it brings squad cars and police tape when Gina finds a local chef on the floor of his kitchen. Will Lake Basil ever go back to the quiet, peaceful town it used to be?
I really enjoy this series. Gina and Jacob make a cute couple. The crow adds a new animal character with an interesting dialogue. I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
The Fall Fun Cook-off in Lake Basil was supposed to bring in off-season customers for the local businesses. Instead of bringing profits, it brings squad cars and police tape when Gina finds a local chef on the floor of his kitchen. Will Lake Basil ever go back to the quiet, peaceful town it used to be?
I really enjoy this series. Gina and Jacob make a cute couple. The crow adds a new animal character with an interesting dialogue. I received a free copy but my review is honest and voluntary.
October 7, 2023
Complications for Gina
Gina finds a missing chef lying face down, and, of all people, Romeo walks in to see her. Gina, with Jacob's help, must find answers to clear her name. I especially enjoyed Raven's swooping in to help with the investigation.
Gina finds a missing chef lying face down, and, of all people, Romeo walks in to see her. Gina, with Jacob's help, must find answers to clear her name. I especially enjoyed Raven's swooping in to help with the investigation.
September 12, 2023
I really liked this book!! It has a very twisted storyline. It was really hard to figure out who did it. I live it that Raven has a new home I think he will prove to be a great friend!!
September 17, 2023
Another good one
This book and series are great. I highly recommend. This one had lots of twists and turns. The ending was awesome. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
This book and series are great. I highly recommend. This one had lots of twists and turns. The ending was awesome. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
September 27, 2023
Another wonderful mystery. A local restaurant owner is killed with antifreeze. Once again, Gina is on the case to solve the murder. Great characters and plenty of story that moves at a nice pace.
February 16, 2024
Raven
I think the crow Raven was a good addition to the book. The fight between Carly and Wes was good.
I think the crow Raven was a good addition to the book. The fight between Carly and Wes was good.
April 4, 2025
Actional! Suspensness! A crow! Conchiglie! A book-a-plenty with big offerings. A mystery so cozy in my heart I will read another and more to get to the delightful end page. Tasty is the basil.
February 15, 2026
It's giving mafia vibes haha
September 22, 2023
A chef's sudden demise
Gina has organised a Cook-Out and everything is going fine until Davey, one of the chefs, does not show up. Gina looks for him and is the one to find his prone body. Too many unsavory suspects make it difficult for Gina to pinpoint the culprit. An intriguing and enthralling page turner with humour and suspense. The characters and their attributes are well portrayed.
Gina has organised a Cook-Out and everything is going fine until Davey, one of the chefs, does not show up. Gina looks for him and is the one to find his prone body. Too many unsavory suspects make it difficult for Gina to pinpoint the culprit. An intriguing and enthralling page turner with humour and suspense. The characters and their attributes are well portrayed.
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