Blackmail and Bibingka (A Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery)

ISBN: 059320171X

Author: Manansala, Mia P.

Condition: New

When her long-lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble cant be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo.Its Christmastime in Shady Palms, but things are far from jolly for Lila Macapagal. Sure, her new business, the Brew-ha Cafe, is looking to turn a profit in its first year. And yes, shes taken the first step in a new romance with her good friend Jae Park. But her cousin Ronnie is back in town after ghosting the family fifteen years ago, claiming that his recent purchase of a local winery shows that hes back on his feet and ready to contribute to the Shady Palms community. Tita Rosie is thrilled with the return of her prodigal son, but Lila knows that wherever Ronnie goes, trouble follows.Shes soon proven right when Ronnie is suspected of murder, and secrets surrounding her shady cousin and those involved with the winery start piling up. Now Lila has to put away years of resentment and distrust to prove her cousins innocence. He may be a jerk, but hes still family. And theres no way her flesh and blood could actually be a murderer . . . right?