Death in Wine Country — Gemma Halliday

From New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes murder, mirth, and mouth-watering delicacies in the next novel in the USA Today bestselling Wine & Dine Mysteries!While Emmy Oak started her culinary career as a personal chef to the stars, she's perfectly content to now be back home at her family's Oak Valley Vineyards, running the small but plucky winery. However, when one of her past clients—soap opera star Carrie Cross—purchases a vacation home in Wine Country, Emmy is happy to cater her housewarming party. Only, what starts as a Hollywood- worthy affair ends in tragedy, as one of Carrie's costar guests is killed, and everyone is a suspect.Detective Christopher Grant immediately sets his sights on Carrie's husband, and this time Emmy isn't so sure the tall, dark, and too-handsome-for-her-own-good detective is wrong. She has her own suspicions about the former child actor and his wife's costar. But when a blackmail scheme, a wealthy estranged family, and a shifty cowboy from the wrong side of the tracks enter the scene, Emmy realizes Carrie's husband isn't the only person with reason to want the victim dead. As the danger mounts, the suspects multiply, and things heat up between Emmy and Grant, the killer homes in on a new target...and this is one party Emmy may not be leaving alive!**Simple and delicious recipes and affordable wine pairings included!**Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre.~ Fresh FictionI rank 'A Sip Before Dying' as one of my favorite fun reads. I say to Gemma Halliday, well done!~ The Book BreezeThe Wine & Dine Mystery series is a definite to read and keep an eye out for more to follow.~ Cozy Mystery Book ReviewWine & Dine Mysteries:A Sip Before Dying – book #1Chocolate Covered Death – book #2Victim in the Vineyard – book #3Marriage, Merlot & Murder – book #4Death in Wine Country – book #5Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play – book #6Killer Among the Vines - book #7Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.