"lighthearted romantic whodunit romp"
In Six Palms, California after five years together and one
last sexual encounter, Troy Wilcox informs Frankie Smith
he is leaving her. At her diner Frankie realizes why Troy
suddenly dumped her when his caffeine junkie boss Karen
Ellis orders milk. Police Chief Jack West, who desires
Frankie offers to arrest Troy, but she says do not bother. Frankie hires a new cook Michael True; they sleep together
until they hear a noise. They investigate and find the
corpse of Tish Whittier in her alley. Jack, who has
worked homicide in Los Angeles, takes charge of the
official investigation. However, the feisty fighting
Frankie takes charge of the case as she knows she is the
prime suspect. She plans to uncover the real culprit's
identity not realizing the trouble that will bring to her
from the residents who prefer secrets remain buried and
from Jack wanting to keep his beloved safe. ALL U CAN EAT feels like a throwback to the 1930s
lighthearted romantic whodunit romps. The fun story line
stars an enchanting courageous female protagonist who will
have the audience wonder whether she will turn to Michael
or Jack as she conducts an amateur sleuth investigation
that drives the Chief who loves her crazy for several
reasons. Emma Holly cooks up an amusing sexually heated
(profanities included) romantic mystery that has readers
following the clues in and out of the heroine's bedroom
from start to finish. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted May 25, 2006
SummaryA tale of sex, lies, and big, juicy burgers . . .
When the body of a wealthy woman is discovered in an alley
near Frankie Smith's diner, Frankie realizes she's one of
Chief Jack West's prime suspects. The truth is, Jack's
attraction to the sexy proprietor of All U Can Eat is
all-consuming—though he knows hauling her into custody
isn't going to improve his chances with her.
What neither of them realizes is that the town of Six Palms
is full of secrets that would shock even the raciest
residents. Determined to clear her name—and to get to
know the police chief better—Frankie joins Jack on a
rollercoaster ride of an investigation. And soon, letting go
of their inhibitions seems like the most natural thing in
the world.
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