The Spice Code. The Clover City Files, #2

Raphael Parera, a restaurant owner and chef, is ensnared in a perilous web of deceit that jeopardizes both his culinary career and his life, enchanted by his girlfriend Isabella, unaware of the sinister secrets concealed behind her captivating façade. In the heart of a quiet college town, restaurant owner and chef, Raphael Parera, finds himself entangled in a web of deception that threatens not only his culinary career but his very life.
Charmed by the enigmatic beauty of his new girlfriend, Isabella, Raphael is unaware of the darkness lurking beneath her captivating smile. As their relationship deepens, Raphael suddenly disappears without a trace, leaving his cousin, Amira Cooper, frantic with worry. Entrapped and kidnapped by Isabella, Raphael's only lifeline is a bag of groceries containing a message that holds the key to his location.
Desperate to save her beloved cousin, Amira embarks on a journey to decipher the clues concealed within the grocery bag. Will Amira rescue Raphael, or will Isabella's twisted game end in a tragedy that will forever alter their lives? Get ready to indulge in a mystery where every twist and turn will leave you craving more. Bonus: Recipes included.