Truffles to Die For
The Cook and Inspector Mysteries, Book 9
by Joanne Pence
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Pub Date Jun 25 2025 | Archive Date Jun 15 2025
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Description
Buried secrets, a killer in disguise, and not even the truffles can be trusted...
When culinary dreamer Angie Amalfi sets her sights on chocolate stardom, her kitchen becomes a cocoa-covered lab of decadent disasters and divine delights. Her goal? To invent the perfect chocolate candy—“angelinas”—a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that could finally make her name in San Francisco’s cutthroat foodie scene.
But when Angie donates her “not-quite-there-yet” test batches to a local charity mission, she stumbles into more than gratitude. The mission’s minister seems to have secrets simmering beneath his saintly smile, and when Angie volunteers for their big fundraiser, she’s suddenly stirring up something far more sinister than ganache.
Her fiancé, Inspector Paavo Smith, warns her to stay away—especially with rumors swirling of police corruption and a killer on the loose. But when Paavo is framed and suspended, Angie ditches her spatula for sleuthing gear. Someone’s cooking up a setup—and she’s not about to let Paavo take the fall.
To help clear his name, Angie will need more than her confectionery skills… and the clock is ticking.
Sink your teeth into Truffles to Die For—a deliciously suspenseful cozy mystery. Indulge yourself in murder with a chocolate twist!
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Featured Reviews
Barb F, Reviewer
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
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 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 !
Sandra B, Reviewer
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!
Lisa C, Reviewer
#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.
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