A cozy mystery, a chocoholics dream and some super sleuthing- what's not to love??.
Truffles to die for is a witty, sassy and chocolate infused who dun nit that has the right amount of flair and suspense to keep any mystery and chocolate lover engaged. When talented chocolatier discovers her beloved fiancée Paavo has been framed for a crime he didn't commit she decides to put on her detective hat and get to the bottom of catching the real crook all in the name of love and loyalty whilst still creating sweet treats for her many customers.
I found the story to be engaging, enjoyable and well written keeping me on the edge of my seat.
Thankyou to Net galley and Quail Hill Publishing for an early arc of the book.

Angie Amalfi wants to be known for her chocolates, she is trying to make the perfect chocolate candy and get her name out. She decides to donate those chocolates that aren't perfect to a local charity mission and gets pulled in to volunteering for a fund raiser. While giving her time she learns the minister has secrets that he would like to stay just that secret. Angie isn't one to sit back and let others be affected by things so she wants to bring what the minister has hidden to light. Meanwhile her Inspector fiance gets suspended and is being framed. Follow along as Angie investigates and tries to clear his name as well as point the police in the right direction.

I simply could not connect with the characters. It might have been due to the fact that I have not read any previous books in the series.

Angie has found her next job as being a chocolatier. If she cast just find the perfect truffle. She begins volunteering at a local shelter. There’s society women, a shady minister, and an even shadier sidekick. Meanwhile Paavo is finding his name is being shared by a local numbers gang. If he can’t find the head of the gang, he’ll end up jobless. Join the duo in another exciting adventure. #Netgalley #TrufflesToDieFor

This was not my favorite Angie book - I have read many of them - and I would rate it 3.5 stars. I love when Angie is in the kitchen and her antics always make me smile. The meddling she did in this book was too much and I didn't like how things transpired so very conveniently. I enjoyed visiting with old characters and their relationships will make me come back to read more about the Amalfi's, Paavo, and friends. I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Many thanks to the Author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity. I look forward to the next Angie escapade.

Angie Amalfi's latest obsession is to become a chocolatier. But after soon chocolate creation disasters, she decides to donate her test batches to a local charity mission. Angie is smitten with the mission's minister and agrees to volunteer for their big fundraiser. Angie plans to showcase her “angelinas” chocolate masterpiece in front of San Francisco's elite.

Meanwhile, Angie's fiancé, Inspector Paavo Smith is busy dealing with a spate of murders involving people working on gambling numbers schemes. But then Paavo appears connected to the victims & is framed as a crooked cop, Angie is determined to not let Paavo take the fall.

A long-time nemesis for Paavo and Angie appears on the scene. But he claims to have changed and is committed to doing good, including helping the charity mission & the fundraiser. Paavo has doubts and urges Angie to stay away. But of course she can't. A deadly explosive plan is about to be take place during the fundraiser unless Paavo and Angie can stop it.

It has been a long time since I read the earlier culinary cozies with Paavo & Angie, and this was a welcome return to one of my fave SF couples.

I received a digital ARC from Netgalley and Quail Hill Publishing. All opinions are my own.

Once again a great book in the series! It's cozy, it's fun, and it's witty. Despite being a cozy mystery, it's got a bit more sass. Author Joanne Pence is not shy about fully developing the characters and plot lines beyond what the reader would expect from a conventional cozy. Truffles to Die For is great for foodies, cozy mystery fans. and easy breezy summer reading.

Once again Joanne Pence spins a mystery with suspense, great characters, a solid mystery and mouthwatering pages. When Angie 's fiance is framed for a murder its up to Angie to find the real culprit. A fun cozy mystery! Thanks #Netgalley and #QuailHillPublishing for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

Angie Amalfi is working hard to develop a signature chocolate dainty to base her business on. Her fiancé, Inspector Paavo Smith, gets stuck in a frame that seriously threatens his job and his freedom. Meanwhile she gets entangled with a dodgy reverend shilling for donations to a bogus charity mission. Situational and other humor keep the story light and very interesting. Good read!
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Truffles to Die For is a cozy mystery about Angie, who wants to make the best chocolate truffle in San Francisco. When she donates her special truffles to a charity event, things go wrong, and her fiancé gets blamed for a crime.

Angie has to solve the mystery to prove he’s innocent. The story mixes food, fun, and suspense with a bit of romance.

If you like cozy mysteries with cooking, strong female characters, and a little bit of romance, this is a good one.

In short: A tasty, fun mystery with chocolate, crime, and love all rolled into one.

This is my first time reading a Joanna Pence mystery and I'm glad it was this one!
A slightly old-fashioned but solid whodunnit with enough suspense and a fiesty female lead, Angie Amalfi—"brave and ready to take on all the Furies if it would help those she loves", as aptly described by a nefarious character in the book.
With regard to genre, I'd expected this to be more cozy, but I think I would place this somewhere between a cozy mystery and a crime thriller.
I'm definitely excited to read more mysteries by this author.

Content triggers: There are mentions of death by drug overdose, kidnapping, murder, fraud, illegal gambling, and bombing.

I thank Quail Hill Publishing and Netgalley for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Angie Amalfi is a budding chocolatier who volunteers at a local mission that gets her in some sticky situations. Does she listen to her detective boyfriend and stick to catering and let him solve crime ? Absolutely not ! Mayhem ensues and she finds herself in some dangerously hilarious predicaments.
Thank you so much Net Galley for this book . I absolutely loved every minute of it !

Another adventure for Angie! I was so happy that NetGalley has let me read another book by Joanne Pence. If you haven't read her books you are missing a treat. As a mystery, I was kept guessing for quite a while. The whole story told with descriptions of mouthwatering candies just out of my reach. I definitely recommend this series,. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

A new to me author that I very much enjoyed!!
This novel is quite the mystery. I simply couldn't put this adventure down! So many twists that will keep you turning the pages to see who dun it.
Along with chocolate too! Yum!
Wonderful characters that were fun in getting to know as well.
5 stars for a job well done. The writing was awesome and kept me engaged.
I highly recommend.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Truffles to Die For is a cozy mystery that delivers a sweet balance of charm, suspense, and chocolatey goodness. Angie Amalfi’s quest to create the perfect truffle lands her in the middle of a murder mystery that kept me guessing all the way through. The blend of foodie fun with a solid whodunit was just what I needed for a relaxing weekend read. I especially enjoyed how Angie’s loyalty and determination shine through—even when things get sticky (and not just from chocolate!).

Warning—this mystery may cause intense cravings and sudden bursts of sass. 🍫🕵️‍♀️

Listen, I picked this up for the chocolate and stayed for the chaos. Angie is equal parts fabulous and fearless, and I loved watching her chase the truth with truffle batter still on her apron. Between crooked cops, a fishy minister, and her man getting framed, she dives in like a crime-fighting Betty Crocker with zero chill (in the best way). If you like your cozy mysteries with a sugar rush and a side of sass, this one’s your jam. Or ganache. 😏🍬

Murder never tasted so sweet.

Truffles to Die For is a cocoa-dusted whodunit with just the right blend of sass, suspense, and scandal—trust me, this one’s a treat you can’t share!

#TrufflestoDieFor #NetGalley is an intense story that kept me guessing and questioning everyone's motives and actions.
Angie was funny while trying to perfect her chocolate business, and her relationship with Paavo had me wondering what was going to happen to them.
I lived this story from beginning to end I'm happy to recommend it to other readers.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.