This novel is for the reader that enjoys a side of foodie culture with their murder mystery! When her cousin arrives back in Shady Palms with his entrepreneur friends and plans to start a winery, Lila is wary. Ronnie has been gone for years and trouble follows him everywhere. Sure enough, one of the group dies of methanol poisoning - an accident or something more sinister? Lila and the gang from the Brewha Cafe are soon investigating another mystery in Shady Palms.

This is the third instalment in the Shady Palms series, a cozy mystery series steeped in cultural celebration and foodie enjoyment. A note from the author at the end indicates that three more will be forthcoming. It is a holiday novel and those familiar with Filipino culture and food will appreciate all those references. Although it is a murder mystery, the tone is light and fun; and the language is very casual. I was little surprised to see abbreviations like "sus" and "AF" in a novel, but perhaps that just shows my age and education in English grammar from nuns.

If you are already a fan of the series, no doubt you will find much to enjoy in this novel continuing the adventures of Lila, Tita Rosie and the ninangs. Many thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for this advanced copy.