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Recipe for Death
Series · 3 books · 2014-2016

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#1

Death Fricassee

2014

Want a recipe for disaster? Take one thirty-something food columnist, living the high life as the youngest resident of a Florida retirement community in the house she inherited from her grandmother. Sprinkle with early-bird specials and nights of bingo. Add one college professor-turned-novelist, seasoned heavily with deep, dark secrets sprung from a night of drunken fun that left him changed in ways he doesn't understand. Toss in a dash of murder that rocks a quiet community. And heat until neither one can deny their growing attraction to each other. Best served hot with a side of wicked humor and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Bon Appetit!
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#2

Death A La Mode

2015

Jackie’s still adjusting to having a steady boyfriend—not to mention getting used to the fact that Lucas is a death broker/vampire. With the help of his ex-lover Cathryn—whom Jackie doesn’t quite trust—they’re trying to figure out why Lucas was turned—and by whom. Jackie’s biggest challenge at the moment, though, is creating a winning entry to the annual Perfect Pecan Pie Festival, the premiere food contest in Palm Dunes, Florida. Testing recipes and running her new restaurant are keeping her busy. But no one’s too busy for murder. When people around local up-and-coming folk singer Crissy Darwin begin turning up dead, Lucas is pulled into the investigation. He and Jackie suspect that Crissy herself is the target. But can they solve the mystery before the killer strikes again—and without ruining the Festival? Pour yourself a nice glass of Lambrusco, cut a slice of pie and settle in to see what happens.
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#3

Death Over Easy

2016

Pour some wine, put up your feet and spend some time in Palm Dunes . . . where people aren't always as they appear. An epic showdown with a tremendous force of evil is looming on the horizon. Along with our small band of friends and fellow Carruthers Institute agents, Lucas and I are on edge as we all await the opening blows in this battle to keep the dreaded Hive from making their terrifying plans for world domination a reality. But meanwhile, life goes on in Palm Dunes, the Florida retirement community where Lucas and I are the youngest honorary residents. Even as I'm still getting used to my new life as both a restaurant-owner and a secret agent, I'm also now dealing with a prickly young sous-chef who needs my guidance and help. Lucas is confounded by a series of mysterious deaths with no apparent motive. Even his role of Death Broker can't help him find the killer. And our dear friend and neighbor Mrs. Mac, busy competing in the Ms. Florida Senior Living pageant, just may be the next victim. End of the world? Who has time? From USA Today bestselling author Tawdra Kandle writing as Tamara Kendall comes the third book in this paramystery series with a touch of humor. If you enjoy the Stephanie Plum books, you'll fall in love with Jackie, Lucas, and the quirky Florida retirement community where they live as the only non-senior residents—and the only ones with otherworldly connections. Save Tomorrow is a series of paranormal romances that begins in the small town of King, Florida, winds through the Serendipity and Recipe for Death books, and finally culminates in Age of Aquarius, the inevitable showdown that ties all the characters together in a fight to stop the ultimate evil.

Author

Tawdra Kandle
Tawdra Kandle
Author · 59 books

Tawdra Kandle writes romance, in just about all its forms. She loves unlikely pairings, strong women, sexy guys, hot love scenes and just enough conflict to make it interesting. Her books include new adult and adult contemporary romance; under the pen name Tamara Kendall, she writes paranormal romance, and under the pen name Tessa Kent, she writes erotic romance. Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband, two sweet pups and too many cats. Assorted grown children and a perfect granddaughter live nearby. And yeah, she rocks purple hair. You can FOLLOW Tawdra here to receive updates on her releases. You can also visit her website at http://tawdrakandle.com for more information, and subscribe to her newsletter http://tiny.cc/TawdraNewsletter for sales announcement, special exclusive content and promotions!

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