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Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #1)

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by Mia P. Manansala (Goodreads Author)

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Before I read this- does the dog die? Thank you in advance.
Mia Manansala Hi! I can assure you that the dog does not (and will NEVER) die in my books. Longganisa is an important and beloved character <3
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Are there any recipes in the book? ala cozy caterer mysteries from Diane Mott Davidson?
Tracy Yes! Mia includes a few recipes featured in the book (my copy has 4). I've already started googling where I can find some of the ingredients. Yum-my!…moreYes! Mia includes a few recipes featured in the book (my copy has 4). I've already started googling where I can find some of the ingredients. Yum-my!(less)
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How much research was done about diabetes for this book? I have t1d and I find it problematic how you use diabetic and unhealthy interchangeably. Also I’m a person with diabetes. Not diabetic
Allison I'm diabetic (type 1) and identify that way. But it doesn't seem like the author actually understands how diabetes works, which was irritating to read…moreI'm diabetic (type 1) and identify that way. But it doesn't seem like the author actually understands how diabetes works, which was irritating to read.(less)
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Hello everyone! I am curious about the romantic content in this book if there is any. So is there any content I should be aware of going into this book?
Sarah There is a little bit of crushing on a handsome friend of the family, but romance is not the main focus of this book.
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Can these books stand as a stand-alone or are they going to all be related?
Hank Gillette The first book can definitely be read as a stand-alone. Indications are that future books will revolve around Lila and her connections with her aunt’s…moreThe first book can definitely be read as a stand-alone. Indications are that future books will revolve around Lila and her connections with her aunt’s restaurant.

There is nothing more that I hate in a series than one that is actually just one story in multiple volumes. The author should be able to write a resolution to each book, and in my experience, most do.(less)
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