Amid the Christmas chaos, a friend's urgent plea for help places one more challenge on Izzie’s already overflowing plate.

Known for his immense wealth and his impact on private healthcare services, Carson J. Keltce’s murder had ripple effects from the small town of Blanton to Baltimore and beyond. Izzie Di Sante, a restaurant owner with a passion for investigative reporting, is pulled into the investigation when her best friend calls sobbing. Nicole was living with CJ and the police have her pegged as a person of interest. The police question Nicole's involvement, given the strained relationships CJ had with his family and the secrecy surrounding his personal life.

Even though the restaurant is crazy with the Christmas holidays and Chloe's upcoming wedding, Izzie somehow makes time to look into CJ’s murder. Her questions soon ruffle someone's feathers. With each revelation, the danger intensifies, and Izzie must stay sharp to navigate the perilous path ahead and uncover the secrets that led to CJ's tragic end.
help Nicole, find a killer, deal with Christmas at the restaurant, and get ready for Chloe’s New Year’s wedding?

An Itch of Secrecy is the fifth in the Izzie Di Sante Mysteries but easily listened to as a stand-alone mystery. Recipe included.