{"product_id":"in-cold-chocolate-isbn-9781683317432","title":"In Cold Chocolate","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn Dorothy St. James’s third delectable Southern Chocolate Shop mystery, a new batch of chocolate and troubles of the heart cause a string of disasters for the Chocolate Box’s new owner, Charity Penn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vintage seaside town of Camellia Beach, South Carolina seems like the perfect place for romance with its quiet beach and its decadent chocolate shop that serves the world’s richest dark chocolates. The Chocolate Box’s owner, Charity Penn, falls even further under the island’s moonlit spell as she joins Althea Bays and the rest of the turtle watch team to witness a new generation of baby sea turtles hatch and make their way into the wide ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the babies arrive, gunshots ring out in the night. Cassidy Jones, the local Casanova, is found dead in the sand with his lover Jody Dalton—the same woman who has vowed to destroy the Chocolate Box—holding the gun. It’s an obvious crime of passion, or so everyone believes. But when Jody’s young son pleads with Penn to bring his mother back to him, she can’t say no. She dives headfirst into a chocolate swirl of truth and lies, and must pick through an assortment of likely (and sometimes unsavory) suspects before it’s too late for Penn and for those she loves in Dorothy St. James’s third rich installment of the Southern Chocolate Shop mysteries, \u003ci\u003eIn Cold Chocolate\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003e In Cold Chocolate\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Penn is such a great creation: complicated and flawed while still being relatable and absolutely hilarious. I don’t think I’ve laughed as much while reading a culinary cozy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCriminal Element\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great addition to an outstanding series! This cozy series has everything you could want—great characters, good writing and thrilling mysteries that’ll keep you entertained. I highly recommend.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePlaying with Bonbon Fire\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a well-written mystery that immediately grabbed my attention and I could not put the book down, quickly becoming a page-turner.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDru’s Book Musings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A neat mystery, a touch of romance, and a real feel for the Carolina shagging lifestyle.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cozy fans will still have fun.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAsking for Truffle\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eCompulsively readable\u003c\/b\u003e...readers will cheer Penn every step of the way.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dorothy St. James has crafted a \u003cb\u003edelicious concoction\u003c\/b\u003e of murder and mayhem in her debut title \u003ci\u003eAsking for Truffle\u003c\/i\u003e. The spunky heroine, Penn, makes a refreshingly no nonsense amateur sleuth, working to discover who murdered her longtime friend while taking on the delicious task of learning how to make artisan chocolates with her adorable dog Stella at her side. I enjoyed every bite.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jenn McKinlay, \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Cupcake Bakery mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAsking for Truffle\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003esplendid twist\u003c\/b\u003e on the cozy, offering a complex heroine, a coastal town full of secrets, and surprises around every corner. \u003cb\u003eA heady delight\u003c\/b\u003e for chocolate lovers and an enticing beginning to a new mystery series. I look forward to many more installments from St. James and her heroine, Penn.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Bailey Cates, \u003ci\u003eNYT\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Magical Bakery mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eYum!\u003c\/b\u003e Wear a bib when you read this one! The chocolate descriptions and the recipes will definitely have you drooling. An interesting heroine and a town filled with quirky characters, plus chocolate—what’s not to like? Dorothy St. James did a \u003cb\u003esuper\u003c\/b\u003e job.\"\u003cbr\u003e—JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAsking for Truffle\u003c\/i\u003e is a story as \u003cb\u003erichly layered\u003c\/b\u003e as the rare chocolate it features, with \u003cb\u003einteresting and quirky\u003c\/b\u003e characters readers will love, all wrapped in a lush setting that made me want to stake out a spot in town and stay there. Readers will definitely wish they could visit the Chocolate Box after reading this story.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Jacklyn Brady, national bestselling author of the Piece of Cake mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An intriguing premise that will draw you in and keep you guessing, a spunky protagonist turned reluctant chocolatier, and the \u003cb\u003eperfect blend\u003c\/b\u003e of exotic chocolate makes St. James’s new series sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The mystery of Penn’s past looms in this \u003cb\u003etightly plotted page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eAsking for Truffle\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you hungry for a cup of creamy, rich hot chocolate and wanting to know what’s next for Penn and her new found family.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The first in a new series for St. James features an appealingly reflective heroine and a varied roster of suspects.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Splendid...An easy reading cozy mystery that keeps you \u003cb\u003ehooked\u003c\/b\u003e from page one with \u003cb\u003edelicious\u003c\/b\u003e characters and a \u003cb\u003edelightful\u003c\/b\u003e story.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“All that’s enjoyable about a cozy mystery: quirkiness, danger, feisty pets, humor, and chocolate...An addictive mystery that keeps you up late reading.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I couldn’t put the book down...I highly recommend \u003ci\u003eAsking for Truffle\u003c\/i\u003e as your \u003cb\u003ego-to book\u003c\/b\u003e for a great September read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMyShelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorothy St. James\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the White House Gardener mysteries. For the past twenty years she made her home on Folly Beach, an artsy island community in South Carolina with her sculptor husband. Dorothy is a member of Mystery Writers of America (MWA) and the International Thriller Writers (ITW). This is her third Southern Chocolate Shop mystery.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301322707173,"sku":"NP9781683317432","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683317432.jpg?v=1767729910","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/in-cold-chocolate-isbn-9781683317432","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}