I am a big fan of cozy mysteries, and I volunteered to read this one in exchange for my honest review. I really enjoyed Tastes Like Murder, the first in a new series by Catherine Bruns. The protagonist in this book is Sally Muccio, or Sal, as her friends call her. Sal owns her own cookie shop that she runs with her best friend, a feisty mom of four. Sal is divorced and a little gun-shy about getting back into dating again. Things get really turned upside down when the rich and gorgeous woman who had an affair with Sal's husband ends up dying at her cookie shop. Sal needs to clear her name to keep her customers coming in, which is how she finds herself investigating. There's a little romance thrown in too, when an old ex-boyfriend expresses interest as well as the officer who is working the case. The characters were well defined with very unique personalities, and I loved the small town setting. The teamwork between Sal and her business partner/best friend was great. Sal has a big, quirky family that added a lot of heart and comedy to the book. I'm definitely looking forward to future installments in the series and I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good cozy mystery.

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