National bestselling author Kylie Logan takes the chili cook-off circuit to southern Texas to prove that revenge is a dish best served hot...
Everyone in San Antonio remembers the Alamo, but how many remember the Chili Queens? Back in the early twentieth century, these spicy señoras sold their lip-smacking chili in plazas all around the city. Now, as part of the Chili Showdown, Maxie and her half-sister, Sylvia, are dressing up as the Chili Queens to raise money for charity.
But someone wasn’t feeling too charitable toward a local troubadour, who is murdered at the fundraiser. When their friend Nick Falcone, head of security for the Showdown, actually becomes the prime suspect, it’s up to Maxie and Sylvia to turn the heat up on a killer, who’s planning a chili reception for them...
INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES!
Praise for the Chili Cook-off Mysteries
“[A] spicy blend of a feisty heroine, colorful casino performers, and a deadly chili contest. The highly likable cast of characters and their hilarious hijinks make this series a blue-ribbon winner.”—RT Book Reviews
“Cozy mystery lovers will be delighted to read this spicy mystery. It is a fast-paced page-turner of a read...with engaging characters.”—MyShelf.com
“Witty dialogue, numerous suspects, and a strong development of characters highlight the strength of writing by an author...[who] continues her record of entertaining readers with insightful characters and laughter.”—Kings River Life Magazine
“Maxie is an edgy firecracker of a main character...I predict that this fun new series is going to continue to get stronger and stronger!”—Mochas, Mysteries, and More
“[A] solid mystery, introducing readers to an interesting setting and a unique cast of characters.”—CA Reviews
