Homicide and Halo-Halo

In this cozy mystery by Mia P. Manansala, Tita Rosie's Kitchen is rocked by a murder at the Miss Teen Shady Palms Beauty Pageant, renewing old tensions and casting suspicion on Lila Macapagal's cousin Bernadette. As summer heats up and unresolved rivalries simmer, Lila finds herself drawn into unraveling the mystery, all while navigating personal and professional challenges in her small town. The story blends humor and intrigue against a vibrant backdrop of community and tradition.