It's not easy to switch from rom-com to cozy mystery even if there's some common tropes.
This is an example of a successful change, the highly entertaining and gripping start of a new cozy series.
I liked Dan Armstrong, a likeable and fleshed out characters, had a lot of fun in reading his reactions to discovering what was the course was about.
Oscar the dog is one of my favorite characters but I found most of them likeable.
The mystery is solid and well developed. There's no plot hole, there's plenty of surprises and it kept me guessing. I liked the relationship with the Italian police and enjoyed the investigation.
T.A. Williams should be paid by the Tuscany Tourist Board as the descriptions of the places made me wish I was there. The descriptions of the food are mouthwatering and I was left craving crostini and bruschetta.
An enjoyable cozy mystery and I hope to read the next in this series soon. This one is highly recommended.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books, Rachel's Random Resources, and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine