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Book Details
Whine and Dine: A Redwoods Country Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – California’s Redwoods Country
Publisher : BGM Press
Publication date : October 27, 2025
Print length : 237 pages
Paperback
ISBN-13 : 979-8989814411
Digital
ASIN : B0FXY8CN7H
Audiobook
ASIN B0FXG1TGXS
A reclusive innkeeper. A murder in wine country. Can his nitpicky eye for detail uncork the
truth before it’s too late?
Andy Shirley just wants peace and quiet. But owning a quaint B&B means he encounters needy
guests, nonstop small talk, and the occasional corpse that piques Andy’s sense of justice. When
his plumber-turned-sidekick tempts him with discounted work to help her accused friend, he
reluctantly digs into the case.
Andy combs through clues and suspects. But every discovery reveals more motives, more lies,
and more danger than Andy ever bargained for. Though the Agatha Christie-loving sleuth longs
to try his hand at a grand reveal, he worries the slew of suspects are too slippery and a killer will
walk free.
Can Andy unearth the truth before this case buries his hopes of a successful business and a quiet
life?
Whine and Dine is the laugh-out-loud second book in the Redwoods Country cozy mystery
series. If you like grouches with golden hearts, unlikely friendships, and quirky small towns, then
you’ll love Marc Jedel’s lighthearted misadventure.
Buy Whine and Dine to put this puzzle to bed (and breakfast) today!
About Marc Jedel
Marc Jedel writes funny, feel-good murder mysteries filled with quirky characters, twisty
plots, and the kind of humor that goes down easy with a cup of tea—or glass of wine. After
years writing marketing copy in Silicon Valley, Marc finally started crafting fiction people
actually wanted to read. He’s the author of multiple cozy mystery series, including the Silicon
Valley Mystery, Ozarks Lake Mystery, and Redwoods Country Mystery series. His books have
earned thousands of glowing reviews.
Like Andy from the Redwoods Country Mysteries, Marc keeps getting older and sincerely hopes
retirement doesn’t involve running a B&B. Like Marty from the Silicon Valley Mystery series, he
lives in tech-heavy California, has worked in high-tech, and proudly wields bad puns. Like Jonas
and Elizabeth from the Ozarks Lake Mystery series, Marc grew up in the South and spent many a
summer in and around Arkansas.
He lives with his endlessly patient wife and a sweet, neurotic dog who remains deeply
unimpressed by Marc’s jokes. When not writing, Marc can be found hiking, plotting murders (on
the page, officer, really!), or avoiding whatever home improvement project he’s been putting off.
Visit marcjedel.com for free content, updates, and more!
Character Interview with Fifi: Poodle of Poise and Perception from Whine and Dine
By Marc Jedel, Author of the Redwoods Country Mysteries series
When it comes to celebrity interviews, few subjects possess the flair and sheer self-regard of
Fifi—Andy Shirley’s late wife’s toy poodle. Below is the transcript of our conversation.
Marc: Let’s start simple, Fifi. How would you describe yourself?
Fifi: Mademoiselle Fifi, if you please. I am a refined, intelligent, and devastatingly adorable
petite canine. Some would describe me as the beating heart of the Quilt House Inn, not to
mention the fashion compass for a man who would otherwise pair socks of mismatched colors.
Marc: Okay, Mademoiselle Fifi, what makes you laugh?
Fifi: Humans. The way Andy talks to himself while searching his vest pockets for “clues.” The
expression on the sheriff’s face when Andy “helps” with a case. And the time Charlie attempted
to train me with fake bacon treats. The nerve! I am not some common Labrador who will eat
anything under its nose. Quelle horreur!
Marc: You sound very bold. Is there anything you’re afraid of?
Fifi: Vacuum cleaners are the bain of my existence. Those soulless predators have an insatiable
hunger for crumbs and dignity. They feed on fear. They lurk. They hum. They plot. One day they
will rise up and consume us all.
Marc: Do you have a special talent?
Fifi: Naturellement. I possess an exceptional ability to detect emotional distress — and bacon —
from astonishing distances. I also possess an exquisite ability to look adorable while judging
people silently. It is a rare skill.
Marc: With all your abilities, I suspect you must have uncovered many secrets around town.
Any you’re willing to share?
Fifi: I cannot reveal information about Andy’s cases. That would be highly unprofessional. Since
my dear departed Catherine is no longer with us, I can share something naughty I once did. Ma
cherie Catherine owned some pearl earrings, which sparkled in the light. They were so beautiful,
they drew attention away from me, so I buried them in the hydrangeas. Now I regret causing her
such distress. To make amends, I provide Andy with comfort, going so far as to nap on Andy’s
pillow, when he is not here, to leave my scent for him as a balm for his loneliness without
Catherine.
Marc: Tell us about your family.
Fifi: My human mother, Catherine, was a woman of grace and warmth. She brushed me daily
and spoke to me in complete sentences. Andy… well, he tries. He talks to me constantly but does
not understand my complex emotions. Still, I keep him company. Someone must make sure he
eats something other than toast and guilt.
Marc: Who is the most important person in your life?
Fifi: Now it is Andy, of course. He carries me everywhere in his silly vest pocket. He believes
he’s protecting me, but truthfully, I am protecting him. Without me, he’d wander into murder
investigations without snacks.
Marc: What’s been your most embarrassing moment?
Fifi: Once, I mistook Nadia’s feather duster for a rival poodle and launched an attack. I emerged
victorious, but alas, covered in dust bunnies. The shame haunts me still.
Marc: What do you do for fun?
Fifi: I nap strategically, preserving my energy for when it’s needed. I judge tourists. Occasionally
I bark at suspicious shadows to remind Andy I am indispensable.
Marc: If you could change anything about your life, what would it be?
Fifi: I would prefer daily croissants and less dirt and insects outside the cottage. I’d also like a
bigger role in the novels, but the author thinks talking animals are silly so he filters my
contributions out of the novels.
Marc: Yes, please tell me about your author.
Fifi: Ah, Monsieur Marc. You are a jewel among men. Such a gift for humor, a love of mystery,
and an obvious fondness for small dogs. It is a wonder Hollywood hasn’t called you. However,
your accent, how you say… needs work. You once pronounced my name “Fee-Fee” with the
enthusiasm of a tourist asking for directions to the Louvre. It was tragic.
Marc: Noted. Do you like the way I write you?
Fifi: I tolerate it. You convey my adorableness, but you underestimate my influence. Everyone
assumes Andy solves the mysteries, but truly, I am his muse. You should consider renaming the
series The Fifi Files. It has a certain je ne sais quoi, no?
Marc: I’ll… think about it.
Fifi: Good. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must attend to my afternoon routine—a nap followed by
a light snack. You may show yourself out. Try not to step on my aura.
Editor’s Note: Immediately after this interview, Fifi demanded a saucer of “evian eau fraîche”
and a croissant “fluffier than the lies of men.” Andy reports she settled—with a large sigh—for
tap water and a dog treat.
Marc: Whine and Dine, is on sale for only $2.99, and book 1, Rivers and Creaks, is only $0.99,
during this tour. They’re available at: https://mybook.to/WhineandDine and
https://mybook.to/RiversandCreaks. You can find all my cozy mysteries at:
https://www.amazon.com/Marc-Jedel/e/B07H7MVKJL. They’re available in e-book, paperback,
and audiobook formats. My novels are free to read by Kindle Unlimited members.
I love hearing from readers as that motivates me to keep going on the next blank page. Let me
know what you liked, what you didn’t, and what you’d want to see more of in the next book.
Website: www.marcjedel.com
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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Marc-Jedel/e/B07H7MVKJL
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18403497.Marc_Jedel
Purchase Links –
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Series – mybook.to/RedwoodsCountry
WHINE AND DINE TOUR PARTICIPANTS
December 1 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
December 2 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
December 3 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
December 4 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW, AUTHOR GUEST POST
December 4 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
December 5 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST
December 6 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW
December 7 – Books 1987 – SPOTLIGHT
December 8 – Novels Alive – REVIEW
December 8 – Storied Conversation – AUTHOR GUEST POST
December 9 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
December 9 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
December 10 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
December 11 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
December 12 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
December 13 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – CHARACTER GUEST POST
December 14 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST
Giveaway
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