Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich

This novel excerpt introduces Elizabeth "Lizzy" Tucker, a pastry chef in Salem who discovers she is an Unmentionable, a person born with supernatural abilities. Alongside a mysterious and powerful man named Diesel, she is thrust into a magical quest to recover the SALIGIA Stones, ancient artifacts representing the seven deadly sins. Their primary adversary is the dark and compelling Gerwulf Grimoire, who seeks the stones to harness their ultimate power. The narrative follows the duo as they track down charms held by the descendants of a local man to prevent the Stone of Gluttony from falling into the wrong hands. Set against the whimsical backdrop of Salem and Marblehead, the story balances high-stakes sorcery with Lizzy’s humorous struggles involving her eccentric friends, a mischievous monkey, and her newfound magical heritage. Ultimately, the sources detail a battle of wits and willpower as Lizzy and Diesel secure the dangerous relic while preparing for future supernatural threats.