Mina Kitchen Series by Lizz Lund

What do Santa’s Sidekick, a dead lawyer and a geriatric vampire have in common? Meet Mina Kitchen – a forty-something single who finds trouble quicker than she can whip up a batch of breakfast breads. Plural. Her catering disorder runs neck-and-neck with her weird luck, and her cat’s weirder tendency toward gnawing elf gear. Okay, and getting kidnapped a couple of times in one week is a little strange, too... moreWhat do Santa’s Sidekick, a dead lawyer and a geriatric vampire have in common? Meet Mina Kitchen – a forty-something single who finds trouble quicker than she can whip up a batch of breakfast breads. Plural. Her catering disorder runs neck-and-neck with her weird luck, and her cat’s weirder tendency toward gnawing elf gear. Okay, and getting kidnapped a couple of times in one week is a little strange, too. Her next door neighbor Vito's past as ex-leader of the Moils, the Jewish-Polish Family from Bumville, New Jersey, comes to light and throws a dollop of dilemmas into an already simmering plot. Top it all off with a counterfeiting ring, a county-wide dearth of holiday wrapping tape, and a mass of pets running loose at the local mall, and what do you have? A recipe for disaster that Mina whips to a froth. Christmas Bizarre will keep you smiling when you’re not shouting up a belly laugh. Set in Lancaster, “Pee-Ay” you’ll discover a lively cast of characters, funny dialogue and lots of twists and turns. Hang on tight – you’re in for a slalom of a holiday ride. Christmas Bizarre is packed with delightful surprises – along with a bonus of free recipes, vetted by Lund's chef husband, for your own culinary creation and consumption. **Recipes included!** less

From the author of Kitchen Addiction! AND Christmas Bizarre : 5-STAR READER’S FAVORITE REVIEW for CHRISTMAS BIZARRE: "It kept me laughing all the way through and brought to mind Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum stories. Ms. Lund has a bit of a winner on her hands here... " Valentine’s Day stinks - literally - after a shift at The Shrimp Shack, getting showered with a vat of marinara and being haunted by a messy ghost... moreFrom the author of Kitchen Addiction! AND Christmas Bizarre : 5-STAR READER’S FAVORITE REVIEW for CHRISTMAS BIZARRE: "It kept me laughing all the way through and brought to mind Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum stories. Ms. Lund has a bit of a winner on her hands here... " Valentine’s Day stinks - literally - after a shift at The Shrimp Shack, getting showered with a vat of marinara and being haunted by a messy ghost. The romance holiday looms large for Mina Kitchen - a forty-something single without a boyfriend in sight, and a catering disorder to beat the band. Everyone else is all set: even her Swiffer-addicted neighbor Vito (the ex-leader of the Moils, the Jewish-Polish Family from Bumville, New Jersey) has a significant other. Who knew? And then there’s her best friend Trixie. She’s got a steady boyfriend, and a full time job with plenty of OT, too. She’s even quit smoking! Except now she’s a jelly junkie. Well, not just jelly - any sweet will do. What’s a girl to do? Set her sights on handsome Chef? Or dare a flirt with juicy James? Who you gonna call? GumBuster! Wait, that’s just one of Mina’s new part time jobs. Romance fills the air (or is that fried chicken?) but dates remain elusive as a series of mysterious thefts rattle the shop owners of Lancaster "Pee-Ay". Can mild-mannered Mina land a full time job, a boyfriend and save Trixie’s waistline without getting konked by some creepy crook? Confection Connection is packed with laughs, mysterious thefts and a ghost - with a cherry on top - recipes. Set in Lancaster, “Pee-Ay” you’ll discover quirky characters, hysterical dialogue and funny surprises simmering away. ˃˃˃ AMAZON "VINE VOICE" -- 5-STAR REVIEW for KITCHEN ADDICTION! "... one very enjoyable madcap adventure. I haven't done a lick of housework all day, and I'm not the least bit repentant. Spending my time with Mina and her entourage was the most fun I've had in quite a while. Scroll up and grab your copy today. less

From the funny author of Confection Connection, Christmas Bizarre and Kitchen Addiction! More cozy comedy! And murder mysteries! Spring is here--finally--and things are looking up! Our intrepid hero, Mina Kitchen, has a new car. Well--it’s new to her. And she even has a boyfriend or two lined up. But that’s because her BFF, Trixie, signed her up on Cupidsbow.com behind her back... moreFrom the funny author of Confection Connection, Christmas Bizarre and Kitchen Addiction! More cozy comedy! And murder mysteries! Spring is here--finally--and things are looking up! Our intrepid hero, Mina Kitchen, has a new car. Well--it’s new to her. And she even has a boyfriend or two lined up. But that’s because her BFF, Trixie, signed her up on Cupidsbow.com behind her back. Some prospective dates appear a bit odd--but never mind; it’s good to make new friends, right? But all hope of smooth sailing vanishes when Mina hits another bump in the road: she loses her part-time job at Chi-Chi’s cosmetic counter. And Chef Jack hasn’t been scheduling her at Squirrel Run Acres lately, and her catering for James’ massage gigs are replaced by a new, full-time (and gorgeous) assistant. WTH? To make matters worse, her financial calamities become outnumbered by the steady stream of corpses floating her way. Never mind the dead bodies pouring forth from her aunt’s church, St. Bart’s Episcopal--they’re experiencing a new take on mass exodus. Congregation members are trading up at the Pearly Gates quicker than a greased geezer through a glass casket--that is to say, they’re dropping like flies. The grim mortgage reaper looms, when suddenly Mina’s solvency is rescued as she stumbles upon a full-time job. A rather peculiar job, with some definitely peculiar co-workers. Who try to kill her--and Chef Jack. Can Mina finally climb out of her proverbial--and literal--holes? Or will she wind up getting backhoed alongside a maniacal murderer? And where the heck’s a Lavender Cosmo when you really need one? Vinnie, her mini mountain lion-sized cat insists everything will turn out fine--but his idea of fine usually revolves around cans of Finicky Fare, and not much else. If you're looking for funny novels, chatty animals (in the guise of pets)--and recipes--read this book. Perfectly Pickled packs sit-com humor with stand-up dialogue, a murder mystery and suspense! You’ll cheer for Mina; hiss at the bad guys and sip your very own Lavender Cosmo along the way, courtesy of the author--the recipe’s in the back of the book, along with others, all vetted by Lund’s real-life favorite caterer, her husband, Chef Andrew. ˃˃˃ CONFECTION CONNECTION: NON-STOP LAUGHS! "...immensely enjoyed this book. Mina's friends are endearingly kooky and the animals are equally entertaining. I can't get enough of Jim, the 3 legged wonder or Vinnie. Mina finally gets a date, sort of, and her misadventures in job hunting continue to amaze. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.” ˃˃˃ 5-STAR READER’S FAVORITE REVIEW for CHRISTMAS BIZARRE “It kept me laughing all the way through and brought to mind Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum stories. Ms. Lund has a bit of a winner on her hands here... Very well written, excellent, quite lovable characters and some very witty lines made this into a book that I would read again just for a giggle and a bit of lighthearted relief. Bring on the sequel - I can't wait!” ˃˃˃ AMAZON "VINE VOICE" -- 5-STAR REVIEW for KITCHEN ADDICTION! "... one very enjoyable madcap adventure. I haven't done a lick of housework all day, and I'm not the least bit repentant. Spending my time with Mina and her entourage was the most fun I've had in quite a while. less

Grab the latest funny fiction in the Mina Kitchen Cozy Mystery series! More cozy comedy! More murders! Summertime, and the living is umm--not as easy as Mina had hoped. But, she finally has a full-time job, working alongside her new boyfriend, Jack (that is, Chef Jacque, when they’re at Squirrel Run Acres.) That’s good, right? Except that poor Mina and Jack have been working together a lot lately--specifically fourteen hour shifts in a sizzling kitchen--for months... moreGrab the latest funny fiction in the Mina Kitchen Cozy Mystery series! More cozy comedy! More murders! Summertime, and the living is umm--not as easy as Mina had hoped. But, she finally has a full-time job, working alongside her new boyfriend, Jack (that is, Chef Jacque, when they’re at Squirrel Run Acres.) That’s good, right? Except that poor Mina and Jack have been working together a lot lately--specifically fourteen hour shifts in a sizzling kitchen--for months. When tempers flare hotter than fat on a fire, Jack steps up and splurges for a romantic get-away to Cape May Point, New Jersey. All is forgiven and soon Sunset Beach winks from the distance, until Mina’s stuck with dog sitting duties for Jim, her buddy Bauser’s three-legged dog. Complicating the canine conundrum is Bauser’s last minute plea to deliver Jim to a client location, in Bumville, New Jersey. No biggie, except that Bumville lies in the polar opposite direction from Cape May. And Vito and Miriam also happen to be visiting the client--who is none other than Vito’s niece, Helena Pryzchntchynzski. Oy. Further jeopardizing their journey through Jersey is Jim’s discovery of Babette Bernstein. Her murder launches a connect-the-dots of corpses that ripples dangerously around Mina and Jack. Oh--and the kidnappings, plural--are a little scary, too. Will Mina and Jack escape the bad guys? Will they survive their first vacation together? More importantly, will they finally have one? If you're in the mood for funny fiction, a cast of chatty pets, and unsolved murders--read on. Juicy Jersey packs a roller coaster ride of murders, mayhem and mojitos. Come root for Mina, boo the bad guys and nibble a nosh, courtesy of the author’s recipes in the back of the book, vetted by Lund’s real-life favorite chef, her husband, Chef Andrew. ˃˃˃ READERS' FAVORITE 5-STARS for PERFECTLY PICKLED: If You Love Stephanie Plum, Wait Until You Meet Mina Kitchen!!! "This is my first book by Lizz Lund and let me tell you, it won’t be my last! Filled with quirky characters, hysterical dialogue and a main character who always seems to be surrounded by hijinks, Perfectly Pickled is one of the best cozy mysteries I have read since Janet Evonovich’s Stephanie Plum series.” ˃˃˃ READERS' FAVORITE 5-STARS for CONFECTION CONNECTION: More LOLs to Chase the Winter Blues! "I have fallen in love with this series! Just can't get enough of Mina and friends, especially Vinnie. I want a Vinnie of my very own! I'll be recommending this author to all of my friends and family to brighten their days and pee their pants, in that order..." ˃˃˃ READERS' FAVORITE 5-STARS for CHRISTMAS BIZARRE: I Loved the Characters "I've been a fan of Janet Evanovich for years, and found Lizz Lund right up there with Janet. They have similar styles, and a comic flair. I loved the characters…I love a good mystery, and at the same time a good laugh (often laughing out loud while I'm reading) from the story, and this book definitely filled the bill." ˃˃˃ AMAZON "VINE VOICE" 5-STAR REVIEW for KITCHEN ADDICTION: OMG! Can you say LOL too much?! Loved it! "OMG! Couldn't stop laughing! Of course, having been to Lancaster frequently and having friends there, I felt right at home, but this was a m less