Blackmail and Bibingka, Mia P. Manansala
Blackmail and Bibingka, Mia P. Manansala
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Blackmail and Bibingka

Author: Mia P. Manansala

Narrator: Danice Cabanela

Unabridged: 8 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/04/2022


Synopsis

When her long-lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble can’t be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo.
 
It’s 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, she’s 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 he’s 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.
 
She’s 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 cousin’s innocence. He may be a jerk, but he’s still family. And there’s no way her flesh and blood could actually be a murderer . . . right?

About The Author

Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on May 22, 2023

That tight knitted, adorable Filipino family, eccentric calendar girls are back with another smart cozy murder mystery that brings back our favorite characters and lots of mouth watering food descriptions and recipes! I cannot get enough of the series! These books are addictive! New story takes pla......more

Goodreads review by Mai on November 25, 2024

API Month While for the most part this series amuses, there are some cringe moments that make me question the rep. We’ve heard about Bad Cousin Ronnie from day one. When he finally arrives, he doesn’t seem that bad. And I’m obviously not shaming mom since it’s not her fault dad left, but why are we s......more

Goodreads review by PamG on October 04, 2022

Author Mia P. Manansala has infused her latest book, Blackmail and Bibingka, with diverse characters, a death, an amateur sleuth, and some suspense. There’s a focus on food, family, and friends. This cozy mystery features Lila Macapagal, owner of the Brew-ha Café with her friends and business pa......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader on October 26, 2023

I’m several reviews behind and slowly playing catch-up when I feel up to it. When I asked for book recommendations for comfort, easy, lower focus, or any favorite reads, I received lots of reminders about cozy mysteries. I read this one before my dad passed away and now I’d like to read some more co......more


Quotes

"The perfect cozy and lighthearted mystery."—The Washington Post

"Hands down the tastiest whodunit you’ll consume this year."—Kirkus Reviews

"Filipino American culture and family take centerstage in the third mystery by Agatha Award–winning Manansala (Homicide and Halo-Halo; Arsenic and Adobo). There’s an emphasis on humor, friendship, and food in this cozy that’s lighter in tone than the previous ones.”—Library Journal

"Manansala’s breezy style makes for another brisk entry in this flavorful series, recipes included. Readers will be hungry for more.”—Publishers Weekly

“Blackmail and Bibingka spins on well-devised twists, and readers will savor myriad descriptions of Filipino dishes.”—Florida Sun-Sentinel