Introduction

Ella McBane’s biggest mistake? Thinking life would be easy once her daughters have all grown up and moved out… until her eldest daughter is accused of murder.

Every woman wants their adult children to be happy, healthy, and loved. Maybe that’s why Ella takes on her daughter Savannah’s request to cater her engagement party. With no formal culinary training but a ton of cooking experience, Ella struggles to not upset her future in-laws who aren’t exactly accustomed to old-fashioned home cooking.

Everything seems to be going well… until Ella trips over a dead body at the celebration.

Fingers swiftly point at Savannah, and the evidence is overwhelming. But Ella knows Savannah wouldn’t hurt a fly, and jumps into action to clear her daughter’s name. Little does she know that her actions will drag her into the dangerous world of organized crime. With her ex-husband eyeing her like a prize, a sexy former flame looking to rekindle their past, and trouble lurking around every corner, Ella might regret slowing down to face everything chasing her… especially with time running out.

Engagingly Dead expertly combines romance, intrigue, humor, culinary temptations (and plenty of fun 80s and 90s references!) to make a dizzyingly thrilling ride in Michele Scott’s latest read.

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Chapter One
“So what’s next, Ella? What do you plan to do?”
“What do you mean?” I asked, looking up from my lap and into Dr. Sherman’s blue eyes. They were the kind of eyes that seemed to know exactly what one was thinking or feeling—or at least what I was thinking and feeling. His eyes were kind but piercing … yes, definitely piercing. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

From the author:

Ella’s life changes from the beginning to the end of the book. How do you see her story arc?

Ella is close with all her family members, including her ex. Did you view this as codependency or familial love?

Ella and Jay both cling to the past even thought they both seem to understand that they’re better off apart. What do you think it is about human nature that tends to cause some people to hang onto the past, even when it isn’t good for us?

Although the book is a murder mystery, this isn’t really the heart of the book, or do you think it is? If not the mystery and suspense, what is the heart of the book to you?

There is a lot of love in this book in regards to family, mothers and daughters, sisters and also friends. What was the most important relationship(s) in the book and why?

There is a mystery within a mystery here and I tried to maintain the comedic aspects throughout without diminishing the harshness and destructiveness of human trafficking. It is obviously a horrific reality. Did this piece of the story work for you?

What was your favorite scene in the book?

For women, dating over 50 seems daunting. For all the single ladies in the club, is it? Why? What do you know now (this for the over fifties…okay forties) that you didn’t know in your twenties? What would you tell your 20 something self about dating, life, and relationships if you could?

What would you like to see happen to Ella next? If Ella’s adventures wound up on Netflix, Prime, Paramount…etc..who would you cast in the main roles? I have my favorites and would love to share with you, if you choose to do a zoom with me!?

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