Sam Rizzoli is a big business owner on Key West and Hayley just gave one of his restaurants a negative review. Sam tries to have her fired first. When that fails, he makes it clear that he is going to try and get her fired from judging the contest.

When Rizzoli's body is found hanging from his boat dresssed in drag, Hayley will learn more about cross dressers than she ever suspected. There is a bar devoted to men who dress up like women and one of the contestants works there.

With all that going on, Hayley's budding relationship with Nathan Bradford comes to a stumbling halt when his ex-wife shows up at the police station.

As the police eliminate suspects and develop new leads, one of the homeless men that Hayley is friends with becomes a person of interest. Despite Nathan's warnings, Hayley can't let them accuse an innocent man.

The third book in the Key West Food Critic series, I find myself enjoying each book more. The characters are becoming more familiar and seem more complete. Ms. Burdette has an easy writing style which keeps the reader interested without going into too much graphic detail. While I was saddened by the disruption of Hayley's and Nathan's possible relationship, it will be interesting to see what happens in Hayley's future. The food descriptions will keep you salivating. Hayley's battle with local chefs and her ability to get in over her head will keep you amused.

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