After the success of her first ever literary-themed event, caterer Allie Catt is excited to begin preparation for the second at Feast for the Eyes, the bookstore she part owns with best friend, Tegan, this time based around the F Scott Fitzgerald classic The Great Gatsby. When successful developer, Jason Gardner, who grew up in the small town of Bramblewood before relocating to California returns to build a shopping mall where three historic houses stand, Allie is devastated but Jason Gardner is friendly, charismatic, and handsome so when he hires her to cater a lavish soiree at his new estate she is also secretly delighted and not a little smitten! After Jason messages requesting she meet him at his home she instead finds a dead body and clues which lead directly to her! Now she has to once again find a killer but this time she also has to clear her own name before it's her wrists the cuffs are being fastened round!

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Publishing, Kensington Cozies, but the opinions expressed are my own. The second book in Daryl Wood Gerber's Literary Dining mystery series is an easy, fun read, adds a lot to the back story of all the main protagonists, and has some delicious sounding recipes, including gluten free alternatives at the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this, had no idea whodunnit, and would love a book shop like Feast for the Eyes near me. Recommended.

Allie Catt runs a ghost kitchen and is supportive of her BFF Tegan who runs Feast for the Eyes bookstore with her mom, aunt, and sister. A developer is in town planning changes to a historic area and is hosting a Gatsby themed soiree with Allie doing the catering. But he is murdered and Allie is the one who found him dying. Compelling read.
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Murder by the Millions is the second book in the A Literary Dining Mystery series, and even though it’s my first read by Daryl Wood Gerber, I was pleasantly surprised by how engaging it was. Gerber clearly knows how to write a cozy mystery that pulls you in and keeps things fun and interesting.

The main character, Allie Catt, is a caterer who somehow finds herself wrapped up in a mystery while working at a bookstore and catering a fancy Great Gatsby themed party. I really liked Allie, who has a great personality, and I found myself genuinely invested in what she was up to, whether it was cooking, sleuthing, or chatting with customers. The setting was another strong point. Between the bookstore and the party, there were plenty of chances for her to interact with characters in familiar, cozy spaces. It made the story feel warm and inviting, even with a murder in the mix. Overall, this was a quick, enjoyable read with all the right ingredients for a solid cozy mystery.

Allie is back in another fun cozy mystery written by one of my favorite authors.
While planning a party around The Great Gatsby, Allie finds herself involved in another murder investigation.
She is diligent about finding the truth and her character is quite delightful.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and Kensington Cozies.

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

A glitzy book club soiree turns deadly. Chef Allie themed The Great Gatsby party turns deadly quickly as what was supposedly to be a flapper occasion is left than flattery. Can this soiree be save or will it be a crime spree? Allie will have her work cut out for her as she serves up a killer and serving delicious food.