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"Eat, Drink and Drop Dead" by T.C. LoTempio is a delightful concoction of mystery, humor, and culinary delights, serving as the perfect appetizer to the Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mysteries series. The book whisks readers away to the Southern charm of Tiffany's hometown, where the aroma of intrigue is as potent as the local cuisine.

Tiffany Austin, a food critic and blogger with a palate for sleuthing, finds herself in a recipe for disaster when her job at Southern Style magazine hangs by a thread—and that's before her rival columnist turns up dead. With a dash of wit and a sprinkle of sass, Tiffany is a protagonist who's easy to root for, especially when her investigative appetite is paired with her culinary expertise from the Culinary Institute of America.

LoTempio stirs the pot with a cast of colorful characters, including Tiffany's loyal pets and a sizzling detective, adding layers of flavor to the plot. The narrative simmers with tension and twists, keeping readers guessing who the real culprit is until the final reveal. It's a story that's as much about friendship and community as it is about solving a murder, with Tiffany's relationships adding a heartwarming touch to the suspense.

The author's writing style is engaging, with descriptions that are vivid enough to make your stomach rumble and your brain whirl. The integration of food into the mystery is seamless, making "Eat, Drink and Drop Dead" a treat for cozy mystery lovers and foodies alike.

In summary, "Eat, Drink and Drop Dead" is a scrumptious start to what promises to be a series as satisfying as a three-course meal. It's a book that proves sometimes, the way to a mystery lover's heart is through their stomach—and a well-plotted whodunit. Bon appétit and happy sleuthing!

In this first in a new series, we find chef turned food critic Tiffany Austin as the subject of a murder investigation. In her attempts to clear her name through her amateur sleuthing, she finds herself in the line of danger. The mystery was pretty easy to figure out, and I wasn't super interested in any of the characters.

The narration was good.

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I love a silly cozy mystery but this one was too much. Our main character is a chef who left nyc to become a food critic in the south. Her reason for leaving nyc is so stupid I can’t bear it. The stakes are so so low and I just feel like the characters are too dumb to relate to.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC.

I love a good cozy mystery series and this one didn’t disappoint.

The main character,Tiffany, is food blogger at Southern Style. Her co worker ends up dead from poisoned empanadas. The problem is Tiffany had a verbal argument with this co worker the day she died and the argument end with her threatening to kill her co worker. Tiffany is in a race to find the real killer.

This is the cozy mystery that you have been waiting for! Intelligent characters with curiosity for miles that keeps them on the scent of the murderer while red herrings are tossed at them repeatedly! A seriously great plot that will keep you entertained for hours and the narration is outstanding. The narrator does a great job of bringing the unique personalities of the characters to life as well as the emotions and actions taking place as the book progresses. I have to say that I am quite thrilled to have found this book and can't wait to read more from this series very soon! Just make sure that you have snacks ready as this book will make you hungry! In fact, I may need to find some empanadas to eat while I wait for the next book!!

Eat, Drink and Drop Dead is a light, fun and cozy, twisty murder mystery. It was a nice little break in between my regular thriller, horror and dark romance reads. Can I just say one thing? I'm hungry from all the empanadas, margaritas and all of the rest of the food! Also, the parrot is hilarious and I love him.

It's a little bit of Nancy Drew with a little bit of romance. You'll love it if you also loved Arsenic and Adobo.


Thank you for the audio ARC of this book. I really enjoyed it.


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Starting off, our main character Tiffany seems somewhat shallow. She gets these random ideas and cannot seem to think two steps ahead, yet she gets so easily scared. The way she draws these conclusions which are really unlikely, is just beyond me.

I picked this book up because I love a book regarding food, and I love a thriller/crime. This should’ve been the perfect book….

Throughout the book all the clues came to Tiffany way to easy, and her best friend Hillary was that character who didn’t truly add to the plot line, she was whining and seemed to have been somewhat just thrown in there.

There were some “romantic” aspects in the book as well. I personally love most romantic aspects, but yet again, it was just thrown in there. There was absolutely no connection between the characters, and they barely even know each other! They just met, and the fact that Tiffany is a suspect and he is the leader of the investigation, makes if just wrong. She uses her way with him to get information.

The writing style was just not for me, it read way younger than I thought it would, so keep that in mind if you want to read this book.

I have read and listened to other books by this author and decided to give this one a try. I really liked the new characters and all the food that they tried. Tiffany has a new job and looks forward to making it permanent. A murder might put a damper on that and it is up to her and her friends to find out what has happened before anyone else becomes a suspect as the victim has a habit of making enemies.
Glad to know there will be another one and look forward to see what she gets into next.

Eat, Drink, and Drop Dead by T.C. LoTempio serves up a tantalizing blend of murder, mystery, and mouthwatering cuisine. Protagonist Tiffany Austin, a talented food critic, finds herself embroiled in a deadly rivalry when her competitor, Jenny Lee Plumm, is found murdered. With Tiffany as the prime suspect, she enlists the help of her faithful Siamese cat Lily, King Charles Cavalier puppy Cooper, and a captivating lead detective to unravel the truth before she becomes the next victim.

LoTempio's storytelling expertly combines suspense, humor, and delectable descriptions of food that will leave readers hungry for more. Tiffany's determination and culinary expertise make her a compelling protagonist as she delves into a web of blackmail and uncovers a multitude of suspects. While the narration style may not resonate with everyone, the engaging plot and the charming interactions between characters make this audiobook an enjoyable experience. With its cozy mystery atmosphere and a dash of romance, Eat, Drink, and Drop Dead is a feast for fans of culinary mysteries and audiobook enthusiasts alike.

I received an audiobook copy of "Eat, Drink, and Drop Dead" by T.C. LoTempio from Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun start to this new cozy mystery series, I had a great time listening it!

For starters I really liked the main character Tiffany, she’s an amazing lead and she has cute animals which always a bonus.
My problem with the book was the mystery part, it wasn’t really hard to figure out who did it and in times I was a bit bored.

Overall I liked this book and I would definitely want to continue with the series! I’m intrigued to find out more about Tiffany’s past.

I would recommend this book if you want to read something cozy and fun!

Eat, Drink, and Drop Dead AUDIO by TC LoTiempo was a very fun listen. New series for a well-known author: Tiffany Austin is a food blogger for a large magazine, Southern Style, in the Branson, Georgia area. Tiffany had relocated there, her home, when she left her job in New York as assistant to a well-known chef. It hadn’t totally been her idea but it was working out well. She has just been made full time, but her nemesis, Jenny Lee Plumm is not a bit happy, especially when she had been fired. Tiffany may have responded to Jennie Lee without first thinking through her words. Now the woman was dead and she was a suspect. She really liked the police detective, wait that was not OK, but he was cutting her no slack.

Since Jennie Lee was not a very nice person, there was no shortage of suspects, but Tiffany felt like she was the only one. She would have to prove her innocence. She was bright and creative. She could do a little investigating, right? She had friends, after all. Dale, the editor was a long-time friend, as was Hilary Hanson, who worked at the magazine and had been her friend since 5th grade. There was also a New York chef she had seen with Jennie Lee and was newly appointed to the board of directors for the magazine. It was a decent plot with fabulous characters, each quirkier than the last, interesting. The mystery got solved, don’t they always? And Tiffany was able to relax into her new position as the full time food blogger. The benefit to the reader was the descriptions of the food she ate.

Maria Kelly did a good job with the book and I really enjoyed every minute of the listen. Cozy fans will enjoy it, for sure.

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Eat, Drink and Drop Dead was a quirky, cozy mystery. This book included a culinary blog, best friends, and an attractive detective! While the plot was somewhat predictable by the end (I thought the killer was a bit easy to guess), it had some good humor and just a touch of light spice.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to listen to in exchange for an honest review.

First things first - the narrator spoke so slow. I bumped up the speed to 1.75.

Second - the premise for what I imagine is a new cozy series is pretty good. A food blogger at a magazine is fun and lends its self to a flexible main character. However, there were so many things I took issue with. The MC was fairly ridiculous in a lot of the scenes. Stating right out that she needed to help the police because they couldn't do a good job was hard to swallow. The phrase "Queen of Siam" wasn't necessary and came off as racist. The ick factor of Tiffany's both touching her and of the main Detective kissing her was too much.

I honestly don't know if I would read more in this series or from this author. That being said I did finish this one because I genuinely wanted to know who killed Jenny Lee.

2.5 stars, rounded up

I have found ANOTHER series I can't wait for the next book to come out to get into! This was a fun book and I can't wait to see how Tiffany resolves the big issue in her life and if she sticks w/writing the food blog or goes back to being a chef! I love her relationships with her friends and family as well.

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3.5/5 ⭐️
Tiffany has moved to her home town in Georgia after leaving New York. She was on the rise as a chef but got involved in a love triangle and decided to leave before things got worse. In Georgia, she is writing a blog for a lifestyle magazine. Her position becomes permanent at the same time the gossip columnist gets fired. When that columnist ends up murdered, Tiffany is suspect no 1. She decides to investigate to clear her name.

Story: I feel like overall this was a decent debut for a cozy series. However, I feel like it dove in too quickly - Tiffany was already on the staff of the magazine at the start so I was a little confused about that/her backstory. I also predicted the culprit early on. I think it was maybe too obvious. However, I am looking forward to more stories with Tiffany.

Narrator: I liked this narrator a lot. I can’t always be drawn into audiobooks but this one was good. She had good voices for the different characters so it was easy to tell who was who.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good cozy and I especially love starting a new series. I absolutely loved the main character and her pets, while I enjoyed the mystery, my favorite parts included Tiffany and her babies. I will definitely read the next ones, this was a great start to a new series! The narrator is magical too, fits well with the different characters.

Food, murder and a little romance too - how can you go wrong?

This was such a fun read! A food critic gets caught in a murder investigation and decides that maybe the detectives need a little help. But did she bit off more than she can chew? There are so many things to like about this - it was fast-paced, fun and there were food details and even a recipe! If you're palate is looking for a goodtime with little mystery then put this one on your plate!

I requested this one because it might be an upcoming title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book does not suit my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one.

When journalist Jenny Lee is poisoned her colleague Tiffany finds herself a suspect in her murder. She decided to solve the case herself in order to clear her name.

Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to listen to an advanced copy of this QuickBooks in return for an honest unbiased review.

First the good points. I loved the narration of this audio book. Different voices and accents for each character make it easy to follow the story. It really brings the characters to life.

Now for the bad points. I worked out who the real murderer was just over half way through the book. It was very predictable. Tiffany has a lot of lucky breaks and hunches that pay off. Every waitress and shop assistant remembers every single customer they ever served. A restaurant reviewer is able to find clues that the police missed over and over again.

The love interest is also unbelievable. The officer in charge of proving whether Tiffany is guilty looks into her eyes and falls for her.

I love crime fiction but I like my fiction to be believable so this book was a miss for me.

Tiffany is a wonderful chef who keeps meeting up with people who want to take her down for their own personal reasons. First she walks away from a great job where she is getting recognition due to threats from another chef to ruin her with lies if she doesn’t walk away from her coveted position. She heads to her home town and starts anew and is hoping her trial position at a Southern Style as a food blogger. She is hoping for a permanent position, but not for the tumult it causes when a mean spirited horror of a human, Jenny Lee, who sees her as a rival (she’s a gossip columnist) has her in her sights to take down. Instead Jenny Lee gets fired and and is out for blood. The blood turns out to be her own as she is found murdered and Tiffany becomes suspect number one amongst a long list of people who Jenny had been blackmailing for years. So many suspects to look at who all have darn good reasons to want her dead, a lead detective who though investigating Tiffany for murder is seemingly romantically interested in her, Tiffany dangerously playing amateur detective and seems to be better at it than the actual detectives, the worlds worst BFF Hilary who was such a terrible stereotype of a woman who only finds her worth by having a man and more. I liked the story, but a big fan of the narration. For me, the over the top fake southern pithiness took away from the experience. I would read this as the story is a good and Tiffany is fabulous! I'd have rated 3.5 stars if half stars were available.