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Crime Rib by Leslie Budewitz
3.0
lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

First of all, can we just take a moment to appreciate the amazing pun that is Crime Rib? 

This was a very cute, cozy mystery about a murder that happens when a famous cooking show comes to a small Montana town. 

Very low stakes and never quite thrilling enough to call it a thriller. But the mystery of the killing and the small town drama is enough to keep you interested. And the descriptions of the food are so well done I can picture the chocolate croissant better than I can picture the main character! 

This is the second book in the Food Lovers’ Village Mystery series but you don’t need to have read the first one to enjoy Crime Rib!