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The Inn at Holiday Bay #33
Kidnapped in the Kitchen
A kidnapping, a shooting, a baby, and three lives in the balance. After suffering a personal tragedy Abby Sullivan buys seaside mansion, packs up her life in San Francisco, and moves to Holiday Bay, where she is adopted, quite against her will, by a huge Maine Coon Cat named Rufus, a drifter with her own tragic past named Georgia, and a giant dog with an inferiority complex named Ramos. What Abby thought she needed was alone time to heal. What she ended up with was, an inn she never knew she wanted, a cat she couldn't seem to convince to leave, and a new family she'd never be able to live without.
In book 33 in the series, Georgia's kidnapped from the kitchen she's using to film her cooking special, and no one knows who took her or where she was taken.
In book 33 in the series, Georgia's kidnapped from the kitchen she's using to film her cooking special, and no one knows who took her or where she was taken.
- GenresMysteryCozyCozy Mystery
140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 18, 2025
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Kathi Daley
320 books1,788 followersKathi lives with her husband, kids, grandkids, and dogs in beautiful Lake Tahoe. When she isn't writing, Kathi likes to read (preferably at the beach or by the fire), cook (preferably something with chocolate or cheese,) and garden (planting and planning not weeding). She also enjoys spending time on the water when she's not hiking, biking, or snowshoeing, the miles of desolate trails surrounding her home.
Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.
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Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.
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March 18, 2025
Kidnapped in the Kitchen is the thirty-third book in Kathi Daley’s heartwarming Inn at Holiday Bay series. The setting is charming, and the well-developed characters are three-dimensional, compassionate, and caring. The well-plotted storyline flows smoothly, and multiple twists and red herrings in the complex mystery keep the reader engaged. Whenever I pick up one of Ms. Daley’s books, I know I’m in for a treat, and I’ve never been disappointed. I highly recommend this series to readers who enjoy well-crafted, cozy mysteries.
After losing her husband and their infant son in a tragic accident, Abby Sullivan bought a huge old house in the charming town of Holiday Bay, Maine, without even seeing it. Once the house was renovated, she opened the Inn at Holiday Bay and found a home and a family. Abby lives in a cottage on the property with her Maine Coon, Rufus, and her terrier mix, Molly, and the inn’s newest employee, Bailey, and her newborn daughter, Hazel, have settled into the guest suite in Abby’s cottage. Bailey, one of Abby’s “chosen daughters,” has been emancipated, and she and Hazel are doing well. Georgia Carter-Peyton, who has also overcome obstacles in her lifetime, is the inn’s talented cook/baker and manager and has her own cable cooking show. Georgia and her Newfoundland dog, Ramos, recently moved back into Tanner Peyton’s home, and the happy couple are now husband and wife. Jeremy and Mylie Slater and Jeremy’s young niece, Annabelle, recently welcomed Mylie and Jeremy’s first child, Danny, into their home. Colt’s niece and nephew, who are now full-time residents of Holiday Bay, seem to be adjusting to the move, and Colt’s parents sold their home and purchased the house behind Colt’s home. Haven Hanson, Abby’s second “chosen daughter,” is attending college and becoming proficient in preparing meals.
In this installment, Georgia Carter-Peyton is filming eight special episodes for her cable cooking show, Cooking with Georgia, to promote her cookbook’s release, Brad Kingman, the cable television station’s owner, arranged for her to use a local restaurant’s kitchen. The Cliff House’s common areas are undergoing renovations, but Georgia has been given access to its kitchen after the contractors leave at the end of their workday. Georgia decided to stay with her best friend and business partner, Abby Sullivan, while her husband, Tanner Peyton, is out of town to deliver a search and rescue dog. When Georgia fails to arrive at Abby’s cottage after the second day of filming, Abby contacts Police Chief Colt Wilder, who is also her boyfriend, who quickly determines that Georgia has been kidnapped.
After losing her husband and their infant son in a tragic accident, Abby Sullivan bought a huge old house in the charming town of Holiday Bay, Maine, without even seeing it. Once the house was renovated, she opened the Inn at Holiday Bay and found a home and a family. Abby lives in a cottage on the property with her Maine Coon, Rufus, and her terrier mix, Molly, and the inn’s newest employee, Bailey, and her newborn daughter, Hazel, have settled into the guest suite in Abby’s cottage. Bailey, one of Abby’s “chosen daughters,” has been emancipated, and she and Hazel are doing well. Georgia Carter-Peyton, who has also overcome obstacles in her lifetime, is the inn’s talented cook/baker and manager and has her own cable cooking show. Georgia and her Newfoundland dog, Ramos, recently moved back into Tanner Peyton’s home, and the happy couple are now husband and wife. Jeremy and Mylie Slater and Jeremy’s young niece, Annabelle, recently welcomed Mylie and Jeremy’s first child, Danny, into their home. Colt’s niece and nephew, who are now full-time residents of Holiday Bay, seem to be adjusting to the move, and Colt’s parents sold their home and purchased the house behind Colt’s home. Haven Hanson, Abby’s second “chosen daughter,” is attending college and becoming proficient in preparing meals.
In this installment, Georgia Carter-Peyton is filming eight special episodes for her cable cooking show, Cooking with Georgia, to promote her cookbook’s release, Brad Kingman, the cable television station’s owner, arranged for her to use a local restaurant’s kitchen. The Cliff House’s common areas are undergoing renovations, but Georgia has been given access to its kitchen after the contractors leave at the end of their workday. Georgia decided to stay with her best friend and business partner, Abby Sullivan, while her husband, Tanner Peyton, is out of town to deliver a search and rescue dog. When Georgia fails to arrive at Abby’s cottage after the second day of filming, Abby contacts Police Chief Colt Wilder, who is also her boyfriend, who quickly determines that Georgia has been kidnapped.
April 22, 2025
Abby Sullivan suffered a personal tragedy then moved across the country to start over in Holiday Bay, Maine. There she runs a successful inn on the coast with her best friend, Georgia. She also has a large, adopted family. In this book, Georgia is kidnapped and everyone is on board trying to find who took her and where.
I've really enjoyed this series and this book's no exception. It was well-written with well-rounded characters and a fast-paced pace throughout the story. There's a strong sense of family and deep friendship in this story that blends with the mystery. That mystery is intriguing with multiple twists and turns and red herrings. I was drawn into this captivating tale and kept hooked from beginning to end. Kathi Daley's a fantastic author and storyteller who pulls you into her worlds allowing you to escape as you read. I loved this book and am looking forward to the next one. I highly recommend both book and series.
I've really enjoyed this series and this book's no exception. It was well-written with well-rounded characters and a fast-paced pace throughout the story. There's a strong sense of family and deep friendship in this story that blends with the mystery. That mystery is intriguing with multiple twists and turns and red herrings. I was drawn into this captivating tale and kept hooked from beginning to end. Kathi Daley's a fantastic author and storyteller who pulls you into her worlds allowing you to escape as you read. I loved this book and am looking forward to the next one. I highly recommend both book and series.
March 19, 2025
Not surprisingly, Kidnapped in the Kitchen is much more edge of your seat that other books in Kathi Dailey's The Inn at Holiday Bay. The closeness of the group of friends is one of the draws for me with this series and that really comes into play when a member of the group disappears, and that is not the full extent of the intensity of this newest book in the series. Wow! and Wow! The whole group of people who have worked at the inn, and other friends who haven't, all jump into action to help recover a dear one of their own.
Books in the series always leave me anxious for the next one, but once again, Kidnapped in Kitchen creates some shifts that have me even more excited to see where the next book takes us. There is NO cliffhanger.
Books in the series always leave me anxious for the next one, but once again, Kidnapped in Kitchen creates some shifts that have me even more excited to see where the next book takes us. There is NO cliffhanger.
March 19, 2025
What a brilliant read..... I could not put this book down and read it in one sitting... Wow, what a ride! The author said it was an important book in the series, and I can see why.
Set in Holiday Bay, author Abby Sullivan owns and runs The Inn at Holiday Bay, along with her fantastic staff who have become family. She's going out with Colt, the local Police Chief.
When Georgia, Abby's co-owner, and chef is kidnapped, it's all hands on deck to find her.
I loved this book, as I said I couldn't put it down. The books in this series are best read in the order they are published to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
I can't wait until the next book is released... and maybe a new series?
Set in Holiday Bay, author Abby Sullivan owns and runs The Inn at Holiday Bay, along with her fantastic staff who have become family. She's going out with Colt, the local Police Chief.
When Georgia, Abby's co-owner, and chef is kidnapped, it's all hands on deck to find her.
I loved this book, as I said I couldn't put it down. The books in this series are best read in the order they are published to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
I can't wait until the next book is released... and maybe a new series?
March 22, 2025
Enjoyable! Intriguing! 5 Glittering Stars!
I have read all of the books in this series and they never disappoint! I don't want to give anything away or provide any spoilers, I'll just say it was a very enjoyable and entertaining read. Friends and family come together to provide support, love, and stability in time of need. A lot of feel good moments and a few tears. Highly recommend this or any other books in the series or any other series by this very talented author. 👏👏🌟🌟💞
I have read all of the books in this series and they never disappoint! I don't want to give anything away or provide any spoilers, I'll just say it was a very enjoyable and entertaining read. Friends and family come together to provide support, love, and stability in time of need. A lot of feel good moments and a few tears. Highly recommend this or any other books in the series or any other series by this very talented author. 👏👏🌟🌟💞
March 22, 2025
honestly, each book in the series gets better!
I absolutely love this series, the characters are wonderfully developed and there is a perfect blend of mystery, family/community and romance. It’s very relatable with real life challenges that are difficult but the gracious demeanor of some characters really warms my heart. The series has become a home away from home, a family away from family…. Please keep them coming!
I absolutely love this series, the characters are wonderfully developed and there is a perfect blend of mystery, family/community and romance. It’s very relatable with real life challenges that are difficult but the gracious demeanor of some characters really warms my heart. The series has become a home away from home, a family away from family…. Please keep them coming!
March 20, 2025
So good!
I couldn’t put it down. I must admit I suspected that Natasha from the first time we saw her. But the development of the plot was awesome. The ending had all the surprising and amazing elements. Abby will certainly have a lot of Colt time. She can handle it, he couldn’t have a better person by his side.
I couldn’t put it down. I must admit I suspected that Natasha from the first time we saw her. But the development of the plot was awesome. The ending had all the surprising and amazing elements. Abby will certainly have a lot of Colt time. She can handle it, he couldn’t have a better person by his side.
March 20, 2025
It seems that Georgia has a stalker who is sending all kinds of gifts but there is a concern that they might go too far when Georgia is kidnapped the search is on and everyone is frantic since Georgia is pregnant, luckily she is found safe and sound and the culprit is arrested but Colt is injured and Abby is going to be taking care of him during his recovery. Great read.
April 27, 2025
A very tense story from Inn at Holiday Bay
This book was full of surprises, both good and bad. Regular characters made up most of the story with a few sinister exceptions. Abby Sullivan (Inn owner) almost lost two people she cares most about. This was the most tense story that Kathi Daley has written (based on my reading).
This book was full of surprises, both good and bad. Regular characters made up most of the story with a few sinister exceptions. Abby Sullivan (Inn owner) almost lost two people she cares most about. This was the most tense story that Kathi Daley has written (based on my reading).
May 10, 2025
Surprises and intrigue galore.
Fantastic book includes many instances where friends are helping each other out. Haven, Bailey have come a long way and are thrilled at being ,Abby's"chosen" daughters. When things got rough all came together to help Georgia, Colt and Alex get find the kidnapper and rescue Georgia.
Fantastic book includes many instances where friends are helping each other out. Haven, Bailey have come a long way and are thrilled at being ,Abby's"chosen" daughters. When things got rough all came together to help Georgia, Colt and Alex get find the kidnapper and rescue Georgia.
June 28, 2025
The Inn at Holiday Bay Kidnapped in the kitchen
This book was so exciting with finding out Georgia was having a baby and Tanner being out of town. Georgia getting kidnapped by a woman who was obsessed with Tanner. Colt being shot by this lady. A lot of recovery for Colt. I am looking forward to the book.
This book was so exciting with finding out Georgia was having a baby and Tanner being out of town. Georgia getting kidnapped by a woman who was obsessed with Tanner. Colt being shot by this lady. A lot of recovery for Colt. I am looking forward to the book.
March 18, 2025
Great addition to this series...this one had more suspense than some have had and it was a nice change of pace. Can't wait for the next one. Also, I enjoy the cross-over characters from the other series' set in the same town.
March 19, 2025
Page turner
This was a great addition to the series, and it had me anxiously turning the pages. I did figure out early on that the Tasha that Georgia had argued with was the one Abby met on a walk. But even that had a twist to it. Loved Ramos's role in this, too.
This was a great addition to the series, and it had me anxiously turning the pages. I did figure out early on that the Tasha that Georgia had argued with was the one Abby met on a walk. But even that had a twist to it. Loved Ramos's role in this, too.
March 23, 2025
The Inn at Holiday Bay: Kidnapped in the Kitchen
Very intriguing mystery, lots of action lots of guessing and quite a few scary moments. Have loved this series and how it is evolving.
Very intriguing mystery, lots of action lots of guessing and quite a few scary moments. Have loved this series and how it is evolving.
March 28, 2025
Scary
Exciting news followed by some scary situations leaves Georgia and Colt in a bad situation. Kathi has a way of bringing the reader into the story. It all turned out well in the end but a lot has to happen. I always recommend Kathi's books to anyone that asks.
Exciting news followed by some scary situations leaves Georgia and Colt in a bad situation. Kathi has a way of bringing the reader into the story. It all turned out well in the end but a lot has to happen. I always recommend Kathi's books to anyone that asks.
April 22, 2025
My review for Kidnapped in the Kitchen
I absolutely loved it! So much happens! I was a little worried there, but a happy outcome. This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
I absolutely loved it! So much happens! I was a little worried there, but a happy outcome. This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
April 30, 2025
Unpredictable and crazy things happen!
What else can happen besides a kidnapping? Too many surprises! But then the whole "family" rallies around to support each of those who need help. But this could have been so different for all. Now can happiness reign supreme for awhile?
What else can happen besides a kidnapping? Too many surprises! But then the whole "family" rallies around to support each of those who need help. But this could have been so different for all. Now can happiness reign supreme for awhile?
May 10, 2025
Suspenseful!
So many things happen in this story. It makes you wan o skip to the end but if you did skip you would miss so much! The thought of any of these people dying is heartbreaking. The desire to find the safe and sound is almost too over!
So many things happen in this story. It makes you wan o skip to the end but if you did skip you would miss so much! The thought of any of these people dying is heartbreaking. The desire to find the safe and sound is almost too over!
November 16, 2025
oh my goodness!
Wow! What an adventure with lots of unknowns! Missing people, unknown stalkers! Unknown people, hidden rooms and lots of blood and broken bones! Wow! Don’t miss this one! Tanner gets a surprise!
Wow! What an adventure with lots of unknowns! Missing people, unknown stalkers! Unknown people, hidden rooms and lots of blood and broken bones! Wow! Don’t miss this one! Tanner gets a surprise!
March 18, 2025
Great
as usual her story was fun and attention holding. It's always nice to catch up with the regular characters. The Then the wait begins for the next book.
as usual her story was fun and attention holding. It's always nice to catch up with the regular characters. The Then the wait begins for the next book.
March 19, 2025
Great Series
This series is so good. It draws you in, I feel like I'm catching up on good friends. Make you want to live somewhere like Holiday Bay.
This series is so good. It draws you in, I feel like I'm catching up on good friends. Make you want to live somewhere like Holiday Bay.
March 19, 2025
great story...
March 21, 2025
Georgia's stalker is deadly
Georgia has a stalker. They aren't sure who or why this is happening. The Holiday Bay gang quickly scramble to aid the police.
Georgia has a stalker. They aren't sure who or why this is happening. The Holiday Bay gang quickly scramble to aid the police.
March 22, 2025
Love this Cozy mystery series and this one is exciting as it deals with 2 of the main characters . This is a GREAT COZY MYSTERY READ. No spoilers from me.
March 28, 2025
Family supporting one another. Exciting news and much to look forward to. Summer fun and trips are on the horizon. Abby’s new book is in the works.
March 31, 2025
Fantastic series.
March 31, 2025
Great as usual
I love this series and all the spin off series that came from it. They are always entertaining and unputdownable
I love this series and all the spin off series that came from it. They are always entertaining and unputdownable
April 29, 2025
Great Series
The series has been so much fun. Can't wait for the next book in June. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys intrigued, romance, excitement, and lots of fun.
The series has been so much fun. Can't wait for the next book in June. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys intrigued, romance, excitement, and lots of fun.
May 12, 2025
Kidnapped in the Kitchen
This is getting a little spooking. Kidnapping and not knowing where friends are is a little bit much for my simple mind.
This is getting a little spooking. Kidnapping and not knowing where friends are is a little bit much for my simple mind.
May 31, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
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