A Sweet, Delicious, Madness Cozy Mystery Series by Julie Sarff

The Hope Diamond is a delectable mystery with recipes! Lily Bilbury needs to find the remnants of the French Blue and find them fast. It’s been three long years since her Italian husband cheated on her, and she is facing financial ruin. In desperation, she teams up with fellow housemaid, Francesca -- an irascible Italian fashionista and self-proclaimed psychic... moreThe Hope Diamond is a delectable mystery with recipes! Lily Bilbury needs to find the remnants of the French Blue and find them fast. It’s been three long years since her Italian husband cheated on her, and she is facing financial ruin. In desperation, she teams up with fellow housemaid, Francesca -- an irascible Italian fashionista and self-proclaimed psychic. Together they search Villa Buschi for some of the most famous gems in the world, the diamonds that were cut away from the French Blue to make the infamous Hope. But when Lily can’t find the diamonds, and nothing seems to go her way, she briefly contemplates running around ranting drivel and frightening the whole reserved population of Arona, Italy. Follow Lily and several rambunctious rescues kittens on her quest for precious antiquities; a journey which may lead to something far better than long lost gems. Learn more about Julie’s books at www.JulieSarff.com less

Who is the heir to Villa Buschi and what really happened to Carlo, the former owner? More importantly, will Lily find true love and will she be able to reunite Dario and Rupa. Heading off to a medieval city for answers, Lily meets the down-on-their-luck cousins of Carlo Buschi, who have some interesting secrets of their own. And a reunion in Lipari will change Lily’s life forever... moreWho is the heir to Villa Buschi and what really happened to Carlo, the former owner? More importantly, will Lily find true love and will she be able to reunite Dario and Rupa. Heading off to a medieval city for answers, Lily meets the down-on-their-luck cousins of Carlo Buschi, who have some interesting secrets of their own. And a reunion in Lipari will change Lily’s life forever. But as she figures out the answer to one question, others seem to unfold culminating with Alice Bettonina being arrested, and charged with fraud in the sale of Ca’ Buschi. It’s one thing after another, but, dear reader, let’s be serious….this is a comedy, so you know it has to end with a wedding. Love, death and the answer to many mysteries! THE KNOTTY BRIDE IS HERE AT LAST! less