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Jade Sommer
Series · 4 books · 2020-2022

Books in series

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#1

Mostaccioli Murder

2020

Murder with a side of mostaccioli. Jade returns home to Chicago after being wrongfully fired from her dream job. When she had left a decade ago, she had made two promises to herself. One, never ever work for the family restaurant again. And, two, never ever see Kade, her cheating ex-boyfriend, again. Unfortunately, when the restaurant delivery driver is found murdered, Jade assumes his position. The detective assigned to the case is none other than Kade. As Jade comes to term with her new life at the restaurant, clues surrounding the murder develop. Jade receives odd delivery orders and threatening messages. Suspects appear in a thrilling mystery that Jade must solve or find herself as dead as the driver. To save herself and the family business, she must play nice with the detective. But how can she play nice when she vowed to never speak to the jerk again? To solve the case, the pair must put their past aside. Will Jade solve the murder before it’s too late? Can she move past her feelings for Kade? Get your copy of Mostaccioli Murder and find out.
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#2

Penne Pyro

2021

It’s getting hot! As Jade helps her family get the restaurant up and running, an arsonist wreaks havoc on the food world, putting all local restaurants in jeopardy. The next victim is already Piatto Perfetto. Time is running out for Jade and her family. While Jade attempts to keep Nana from donning her detective hat, developments arise with Logan. A shocking reveal will leave Jade devastated. Not only is the restaurant at risk, but so is her heart. She will need to lay out her feelings to Logan once and for all. But, is it too late? Can Jade find the pyro before Piatto Perfetto becomes the next victim? Is it too late for Jade and Logan to put the past aside? Get your copy of Penne Pyro and find out!
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#3

Fettuccini Fiasco

A delicious cozy mystery

2021

The infamous Chicago mob has set their sights on Jade. As Jade knows, no one refuses the Company mafia bosses and lives to tell the tale. They’re pulling strings, and she fears there’s no escape. The one person who can help Jade is the one person she won’t call on. Logan might be a hunky and capable detective, but Jade knows the risks. Cops don’t live long if they go up against the Company. And she’s not willing to put his neck on the line. Jade has two Become the Company’s puppet or cut the strings. But if she cuts them, it might be the end of the line for her.
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#4

Rigatoni Ruin

A delicious cozy mystery

2022

Jade’s life took a turn for the worse. Not only is someone drugging drinks at Nana’s parties, but Jade has a spy following her. Making matters worse, Jade finds she has new limitations, which makes leaving her home problematic. When Logan assigns security detail to her, Jade discovers her guard is a caveman with control issues. However, if she can shake the spy following her, she can fire her overbearing babysitter. Enlisting her family and friends to help, they ignite the babysitter’s temper. With Jade’s life in upheaval, it will take a team effort to find the spy and the drugger. Things are not as they seem, and they are running out of suspects. Can the inept group solve the mysteries while keeping the tyrannical babysitter at bay?

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Nicolette Pierce
Nicolette Pierce
Author · 24 books
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