Review: Turn Up the Heat

Chloe Carter is studying for grad school finals in pursuit of her Masters degree in Social Work, and her boyfriend, Josh, is the executive chef at Simmer and working long days helping to make a go of the new restaurant.

One morning she gives Owen a ride to the restaurant to pick up his truck. They go inside to visit Josh. Chloe makes the startling discovery of Leandra, a waitress at Simmer, dead in the refrigeration of Owen's fish truck. It is discovered she was strangled by the strings of a Simmer apron. Owen is engaged to Adrianna, Chloe's pregnant best friend. She knows there is no way Owen killed her, but the police think differently, especially as they find he has lied about finances, his job, and his whereabouts. As Chloe also discovers these facts, she begins to question her loyalty to Owen. And is very concerned about Adrianna if she finds out.

Chloe interviews everyone at the restaurant and can't believe any of them are a killer. But as she gets closer to the truth, she puts herself in mortal danger. Can help find her in time?

I love this series. Chloe is such a fun character. I like the restaurant setting and feel I get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of restaurant life. Josh is great. Knowing the author's husband is a chef, I really feel she has an insider's knowledge of life as a chef. She has done a great job of letting those of us who never get into those kitchens find out what really goes on back there, within reason.

Adrianna and Owen are great supporting characters in this series. I feel I get to know them a little better with each succeeding book. I love the Boston setting as well.

As always, the plot was well constructed and I was unsure until the end who the real killer was. I highly recommend this book and series.

Reprinted with permission. Do Not repost without permission from the author, Dawn Dowdle

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Book Review: Turn Up the Heat

Please Note: Books reviewed are usually provided by the publisher, author, or an agent. Reviewers usually get to keep the book.