This book was dangerous to read while my hubby slept beside me as I laughed so much. First published in 2011 there are many mentions and comparisons that some would find offensive nowadays. It was just the humor of that time. It is humor I grew up with and understand.

Single mom Hayley finds herself asking for a raise at her local newspaper job. In order to get that raise she must take over writing the food and spirits column from the retiring writer. Easy right? Not so fast, the other newspaper in town has its own food writer and she isn’t going down without a fight. Unfortunately Karen (how appropriately named) finds herself on the wrong side of a recipe and Hayley finds herself behind bars.

I will definitely be reading more of this series. Looks to be still going as the 17th book was published in 2024.