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Murder in the Spotlight
Being a reality TV star is a cutthroat job, especially when murder is involved.
When food truck owner Maeve Kinkaid and her chef, Land Mendoza, sign up to participate in a food truck reality show, they get more than they bargained for. It’s bad enough that the producers try to force a romance between them, but then the competition gets vicious when a prankster starts playing tricks on the contestants.
And “elimination round” takes on a very literal meaning when a killer decides to win at all costs.
When food truck owner Maeve Kinkaid and her chef, Land Mendoza, sign up to participate in a food truck reality show, they get more than they bargained for. It’s bad enough that the producers try to force a romance between them, but then the competition gets vicious when a prankster starts playing tricks on the contestants.
And “elimination round” takes on a very literal meaning when a killer decides to win at all costs.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2015
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August 6, 2018
Maeve is back and on a reality food truck competition.
Someone is playing pranks and messing with the contestants. these escalate until a show producer and contestant are brutally murdered. Maeve investigates.
I like the characters and premise. The story moves well and I liked it but I wasnt really super clear on the killer's motive.
Someone is playing pranks and messing with the contestants. these escalate until a show producer and contestant are brutally murdered. Maeve investigates.
I like the characters and premise. The story moves well and I liked it but I wasnt really super clear on the killer's motive.
September 28, 2018
Pretty good book. I like the characters in this series and am intrigued with how Land and the detective know each other. This one had an interesting mystery, but I felt the end was rushed. And, I don't know how she figured out the killer. I'm usually pretty good at picking up clues, but this time it just seemed out of the blue. I will continue reading the series to learn more about all the characters, but hopefully the rest aren't as abrupt.
April 22, 2015
My review is the same as the first. Liked it but need something more from the characters and it ends so abruptly.
August 4, 2017
Though Land some how managed to change his personality a little in this book, compared to the last book. He is a little softer and kinder to Maeve but that just might be because he is now working in tight quarters with her for over 6 months. The traditional love triangle is starting to develop in this book and we still don't know how Danvers and Land know each other. I want to bet that they went to the same school or something like that. Land and Maeve seem to be getting closer however, I'm not sure if that may be because of Danvers' attentions.
The mystery in this book was new and not something that I've read before, however, it is not completely unrealistic. Also the food that Land cooks in this book just sounds amazing and make me want to try it.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and will continue to read it.
The mystery in this book was new and not something that I've read before, however, it is not completely unrealistic. Also the food that Land cooks in this book just sounds amazing and make me want to try it.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and will continue to read it.
July 21, 2020
Beetje saai, beetje voorspelbaar. Toch wel aardige zomerlectuur, over Maeve en haar kok Land, die samen een foodtruck runnen en meedoen aan een real life tv-show om meer naamsbekendheid te krijgen en zo meer klanten te trekken. De show is een strijd tussen foodtruck eigenaren, die voor iedere episode uitgedaagd worden om uit hun comfort zone te treden. Daar hoort moord echter niet bij en als er toch allerlei vreemde dingen gebeuren, gaat Maeve op onderzoek uit.
June 9, 2017
The second mystery was much more well done. And I have to admit I'm gonna keep reading because I am curious about what the past is between Land and Jax. It definitely seems interesting. We'll see. Onto #3.
March 20, 2018
I still like the characters, but the ending,really!?! I have so many questions. In this book Maeve and Land take on a reality show about being the best food truck in their city. But just when they hit their stride bodies start appearing so Maeve us on the case.
October 18, 2018
Maeve is still annoying. I'm more interested in how Land (still a stupid name, even as a nickname) and Jax know each other because they don't seem remotely connected. Then again, we don't know anything about Lans because Maeve is super self-involved so...
May 16, 2017
An okay, it doesn't require much from you read. I'm reading these to unwind from thesis reading and work.
February 28, 2017
Great continuance to the series! Maeve and Land are taking part in a reality TV show with food trucks hoping, not only to win, but to help promote the business. Everything hasn't been going as planned when quite a few of the contestants are having pranks pulled on them and receiving threatening notes. Fun and games take a more serious tone after two people are found murdered.
I loved the whole reality TV part of the story. Maeve starts to act more like a responsible adult. Glad she's not so much of the annoying Millennial. Land also seems to be a bit more personable and I hope he opens up more as the series goes on. That thing with Danvers, and that thing with Land! I'm intrigued! Can't wait to see how it all plays out.
I loved the whole reality TV part of the story. Maeve starts to act more like a responsible adult. Glad she's not so much of the annoying Millennial. Land also seems to be a bit more personable and I hope he opens up more as the series goes on. That thing with Danvers, and that thing with Land! I'm intrigued! Can't wait to see how it all plays out.
March 24, 2017
Too much chick likes boyS airhead stuff, not enough actual mystery, too murder she wrote without the actual satisfaction of a somewhat well written cozy/murder mystery, and I don't have overly high expectations of cozy mysteries to begin with. Didn't get around due to a move to reading the previously bought 1-5 set nor the 6-10 set, now really wish had just put off using my amazon gift cards for other books and waiting to get it all on kindle unlimited. Have a couple of other freebie books from same author, doubtful will get around to them anytime soon.
Bought the first 2 as sets, the 14 set got on kindle unlimited
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 1-5 (A Cozy Mystery Bundle)
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 6-10 (A Cozy Mystery Bundle)
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: The Complete Series (14 Books)
1 MURDER TO GO 2 MURDER IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3 LEFTOVERS 4 A REAL GYRO 5 DEAD GIVEAWAY
6 A THIEF OF ANY MAN 7 JUSTICE is SERVED 8 A GRAVE CONCERN 9 FIVE WILL GET YOU TWENTY 10 DEADLY BELOVED
Didn't see these listed separately on amazon to rate nor 10
11 MURDERS & ACQUISITIONS 12 DOWN FOR THE COUNT 13 SLAY BELLS RING 14 A FORMULA FOR MURDER
Available Kindle Unlimited, so you just waste some time not money or gift card
Bought the first 2 as sets, the 14 set got on kindle unlimited
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 1-5 (A Cozy Mystery Bundle)
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 6-10 (A Cozy Mystery Bundle)
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: The Complete Series (14 Books)
1 MURDER TO GO 2 MURDER IN THE SPOTLIGHT 3 LEFTOVERS 4 A REAL GYRO 5 DEAD GIVEAWAY
6 A THIEF OF ANY MAN 7 JUSTICE is SERVED 8 A GRAVE CONCERN 9 FIVE WILL GET YOU TWENTY 10 DEADLY BELOVED
Didn't see these listed separately on amazon to rate nor 10
11 MURDERS & ACQUISITIONS 12 DOWN FOR THE COUNT 13 SLAY BELLS RING 14 A FORMULA FOR MURDER
Available Kindle Unlimited, so you just waste some time not money or gift card
November 30, 2015
I have to say, some of the pranks were pretty funny. I won't spoil it, but they were certainly unexpected! Chloe Kendrick has done a great job with this second installment. Maeve has become more likable & the chemistry between her & Land works.
My only complaint with this one is the use of vocabulary. I'm all for spicy up descriptions, but, I think there's an overused thesaurus in this picture. Our author tends to utilize adjectives that no one would in a regular day. It becomes a bit distracting. In fact, there were a large number of editing misses throughout the book.
Regardless, I enjoyed the plot of having them compete on the show. There were enough clues to keep readers guessing a bit as anyone at anytime could have ben the culprit. I'm glad I happened upon the series & will continue. 'Spotlight' gets 4 stars.
My only complaint with this one is the use of vocabulary. I'm all for spicy up descriptions, but, I think there's an overused thesaurus in this picture. Our author tends to utilize adjectives that no one would in a regular day. It becomes a bit distracting. In fact, there were a large number of editing misses throughout the book.
Regardless, I enjoyed the plot of having them compete on the show. There were enough clues to keep readers guessing a bit as anyone at anytime could have ben the culprit. I'm glad I happened upon the series & will continue. 'Spotlight' gets 4 stars.
May 9, 2016
Food truck owner Maeve Kinkaid and her chef, Land Mendoza, enter a food truck competition, and it's reality TV as you'd expect...plus some murder! Someone is messing with the contestants, and Maeve instinctively tries to find out who's behind it. Then when one contestant and one staffer get murdered on set, Danvers suggests to the producer that Maeve and Land secretly investigate for him...they agree in exchange for a guaranteed WIN in the end.
Editing issues again, as with the first one. And then it seemed like someone went back and upgraded the vocab, but it turned out weird...like when someone uses a thesaurus for no reason. I'll keep reading the series, as I have the bundle of books 1-5 now. #2 was better than #1, so I'm hoping they get progressively better.
Editing issues again, as with the first one. And then it seemed like someone went back and upgraded the vocab, but it turned out weird...like when someone uses a thesaurus for no reason. I'll keep reading the series, as I have the bundle of books 1-5 now. #2 was better than #1, so I'm hoping they get progressively better.
July 11, 2015
A food truck reality show, and a double murder make for an interesting read and a good mystery. Who has been pranking all the contestants and why? Is it one of the contestants, looking to win any way they can or the production staff, looking to up the ratings? Then, when the main production assistant is murdered along with one of the contestants, the ante is upped and the search is on for the killer. A great read, and a lot of fun as well.
July 22, 2015
This was the second book in the Food Truck Mysteries. I am glad that I have had the opportunity to discover this author. Aside from an occasional mistake in grammar and some overuse of commas, I find that I really enjoyed this book and immediately needed to find the next one. If you enjoy a decent mystery, a good storyline, and well-developed characters, I truly believe you will enjoy this series.
August 13, 2016
This is a quick read that contains the same characters as the first book. In this installment we follow the duo on their mission for money, fame and a second food truck by signing up for a reality tv show. But they get the surprise of their life when people start dying and sabotages begin. I find this series adorable, you know they are going to solve anything that comes their way, your just along for the entertainment.
August 9, 2015
This was another quick fun read from Chloe Kendrick.
This adventure involves the reality show industry.
I was not convinced of the reasons for the murders, it seemed too unbelievable.
Otherwise I enjoyed reading book two and would encourage others to invest the 99 cents to purchase this as I did.
This adventure involves the reality show industry.
I was not convinced of the reasons for the murders, it seemed too unbelievable.
Otherwise I enjoyed reading book two and would encourage others to invest the 99 cents to purchase this as I did.
July 6, 2016
I am a huge cozy mystery fan, but I found myself struggling to finish this book. It was slow and boring, and it just didn't hold my interest. I purchased this e-book as a "box" set, but I'm not sure I can bring myself to start the next book in the series, for fear that it will be as yawn-inducing as this one.
June 23, 2015
Great book 2!!!!
Definitely enjoyed all the characters again & with another crazy mystery!! I still never figured out the killer until they were reviled at the end! Can't wait to start on book 3!! This series is great!!
Definitely enjoyed all the characters again & with another crazy mystery!! I still never figured out the killer until they were reviled at the end! Can't wait to start on book 3!! This series is great!!
September 9, 2015
More Food Truck Adventures
I enjoyed this second book in the series almost as much as the first. I was wondering who the killer was right up until the end of the book. I am looking forward to following Maeve's adventures in book three of the Food Truck Mystery series.
I enjoyed this second book in the series almost as much as the first. I was wondering who the killer was right up until the end of the book. I am looking forward to following Maeve's adventures in book three of the Food Truck Mystery series.
December 8, 2015
Love murder mysteries lite!
5 stars because it kept my interest. Fast paced,kept me guessing as to who the perpetrator was. Tiny bit of romantic tension,but not enough to distract. No swearing,yea!
5 stars because it kept my interest. Fast paced,kept me guessing as to who the perpetrator was. Tiny bit of romantic tension,but not enough to distract. No swearing,yea!
March 30, 2016
#2 in the series.
This one takes place in the reality tv genre of food trucks.
They get more than they bargained for, as the competition gets vicious when a prankster starts playing tricks on the contestants
This one takes place in the reality tv genre of food trucks.
They get more than they bargained for, as the competition gets vicious when a prankster starts playing tricks on the contestants
March 30, 2016
Good read
Enjoyable. Likeable characters. Enjoy these stories with food desserts. Characters interact well together. Murder mystery . Read both of Chloe Kendricks book, and enjoyed both.
Enjoyable. Likeable characters. Enjoy these stories with food desserts. Characters interact well together. Murder mystery . Read both of Chloe Kendricks book, and enjoyed both.
January 30, 2020
Land
This story entertained me even if I did figure out who the murderer was early on. But the real mystery is, who exactly is Land? I think I will have to keep reading this series to find out!
This story entertained me even if I did figure out who the murderer was early on. But the real mystery is, who exactly is Land? I think I will have to keep reading this series to find out!
August 7, 2015
This was a great read and I enjoyed Land being more involved in this one. Can't wait to see what happens next.
May 13, 2015
Great
It was great I really enjoyed the characters. They play well off each other . I can't wait till the next in the series.
It was great I really enjoyed the characters. They play well off each other . I can't wait till the next in the series.
May 31, 2015
Could use a better editor, there are some lines that are extremely repetitive but overall I enjoy the characters.
June 1, 2015
Just as good as the first book. Definitely am going to read the 3rd book in the series.
June 17, 2015
I really enjoyed it.
June 5, 2015
Great read
A fast and humorous book. Keeps the characters engaged.Would recommend too friends and family. Will be reading the whole series.
A fast and humorous book. Keeps the characters engaged.Would recommend too friends and family. Will be reading the whole series.
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