In Seattle's Pike Place Market, Spice Shop owner Pepper Reece is
savoring her business success, but soon finds her plans disrupted by a
killer in the latest from the national bestselling author of Guilty as
Cinnamon.
Pepper Reece's to-do list is longer than the shopping list for a
five-course dinner, as she conjures up spice blends bursting with
seasonal flavor, soothes nervous brides fretting over the gift registry,
and crosses her fingers for a rave review from a sharp-tongued food
critic. Add to the mix a welcome visit from her mother, Lena, and she's
got the perfect recipe for a busy summer garnished with a dash of fun.
While browsing in the artists' stalls, Pepper and Lena drool over
stunning pottery made by a Market newcomer. But when Lena recognizes the
potter, Bonnie Clay, as an old friend who disappeared years ago, the
afternoon turns sour. To Pepper's surprise, Bonnie seems intimately
connected to her family's past. After Bonnie is murdered only days
later, Pepper is determined to uncover the truth. But as Pepper roots
out long-buried secrets, will she be digging her own grave?