Sambuca Scarlet

Franki Amato Mysteries, Book 10

De: Traci Andrighetti

Narrado por: Madeline Mrozek

Franki’s plans to get hitched hit a serious snag…

Wedding bells are ringing for Franki Amato. She’s overjoyed, and overstressed. Family and friends have gathered in New Orleans to see her tie the knot, and her mom and nonna are giving her marital advice she’d rather not get. But the walk down the aisle takes a hard right when someone drops dead at Bradley’s bachelor party, and he’s the main suspect. With only one week to go until the big day, Franki puts on her PI hat to save the date, quite literally. The investigation takes her places she’d rather not revisit, chief among them the creepy old Pharmacy Museum, the haunted garden behind St. Louis Cathedral, and her ex-stripper landlady’s costume closet. Even spookier, there are ghostly goings-on at the pasta-factory-turned-hotel where she’s staying, and an unknown person is leaving ominous objects too close to home—in her room. Will Franki identify the killer and get her happily ever after? Or will “Till death do us part” come far too soon?

Sambuca Scarlet is book 10 in the Franki Amato Mysteries, but it can be listened to as a standalone story. If you like zany characters and laugh-out-loud humor with a splash of suspense, then you’ll drink up this fun series by USA Today Bestselling Author Traci Andrighetti. Cheers!

FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES:
Limoncello Yellow (book 1)
Prosecco Pink (book 2)
Amaretto Amber (book 3)
Campari Crimson (book 4)
Galliano Gold (book 5)
Marsala Maroon (book 6)
Valpolicella Violet (book 7)
Tuaca Tan (book 8)
Nocino Noir (book 9)
Braulio Brown (Thanksgiving novella)
Sambuca Scarlet (book 10)

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©2025 Traci Andrighetti (P)2025 Traci Andrighetti

Roller coaster out of control

This story was better than any psychedelic you could ever do.
It jerks you all around up and down. It’s good at times and frustrating at times. Personally, I’d give it a try if I were you. 😁

Here Comes The Bride, Maybe

I was as entertained by this book as much as the others in the series. I felt for Franki when her fiancé became the primary suspect in a murder case. There were moments where I laughed out loud by the events which happened, and I was vastly amused by the marital advice given to Franki by her mom and her nonna. I liked the brief snippets of historical information. My attention was engaged by the complex mystery. I thought Madeline Mrozek's narration was great as her performance kept my attention. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

Absurdly funny from beginning to end

Sambucca Scarlet by Traci Andrighetti is one of the funniest books I’ve ever listened to. If you have read all of the Frankie Amato books, you know that this is the one where Frankie is supposed to get married. Every character that you have ever met in any of the Frankie stories appears at some point during this one. Just when I thought nothing more could go wrong with the wedding planning, I was blown away by something even more absurd than what had already happened. It was sometimes hard to keep everything straight because there was so much going on. I was laughing during the whole book. And the Christmas Car keeps showing up to add a short break from all that is going on to give Frankie a chance to catch her breath. I never knew there were so many Sicilian traditions and superstitions that are associated with a wedding. Wow, they are exhausting If all of them are followed, I don’t understand why or how any marriages actually happened in Sicily.
If you want a very fun read, be sure to grab this one and hold on. Madeline Mrozek does an amazing job in narration. She has a different voice for each character, and really nails them all, especially the nonne. It is spectacular. Traci Andrighetti has definitely taken it over the top.

I love this series

Well they finally got married! Of course, it wouldn't be a wedding without drama. The theme of this book was amazing. It captured my attention so much so, that I learned a new Alexa command, "Alexa, read my book" I went to the front of my home all the way to the back of my home with the 2 devices so I didn't have to miss a word of this story. The writing is spot on and really keeps you interested in the book. Next, I can't say enough good words about the narrator Madeline Mrozek. She delivered another stellar performance! She has the right voice combination to completely bring each character alive and has done sot through each book in this series. When she takes on each characters part in the story their voices never fail to continuously be the same so I recognize each individual by the character she has established. I feel like the personalities she has given these ccharacters is spot on and it makes me want to meet the characters in real life, especially Frankie's landlord. I finally took the time to listen to the bloopers in this book and let me tell you I had a good laugh right along with Ms. Mrozek. I'll be listening to the bloopers from now on. Good job guys on another succefull book. I was given this book free of charge in exchange for an honest opinion and have done so voluntarily ;-)

Cozy Lover's Dream Come True!

The audiobook Sambuca Scarlet by Traci Andrighetti, narrated by Madeline Mrozek is Book 10 in the Franki Amato Mystery series. Readers who love cozy mysteries are in for a treat, as the storyline, characters, and narration are all top-notch! On the eve of her New Orleans wedding, amateur PI Franki Amato must clear her fiancé’s name after a death at his bachelor party turns him into the prime suspect. With one week to go, she dives into the investigation to save both the case and her happily ever after. As always, Andrighetti’s writing is engaging and hilarious, making for a super fun read, without any down time. It grabbed my attention right from the start and didn’t let go until the last word!

The stellar performance by Madeline Mrozek was absolutely brilliant! Her narration is the reason I keep coming back for more. I almost feel bad calling it “narration” because it sounds so generic; Mrozek is literally the standard, plain and simple. She masterfully brings the story to life in a way that words cannot describe. I could try to convince you all day long that she is the best in the business, but you have to experience it for yourself to truly understand what I mean. What’s most amazing is that she does it book after book in this series, keeping true to each character’s voice, tone, and personality. It’s so impressive! (P.S. Franki’s mom and nonna are the cherry on top for me…I love Mrozek’s portrayal of them sooo much!!)

I give 5/5 stars to the audiobook Sambuca Scarlet: Franki Amato Mysteries, Book 10 by Traci Andrighetti, narrated by Madeline Mrozek. Both the writing and narration are a dream come true for fans of cozy mystery novels. While this book can stand alone, I suggest you start at the beginning of the series because it is so much fun to follow Franki and the others from day one, while fully immersing yourself in the wild storylines, situations, people, and events! Without hesitation, I recommend this audiobook and the entire Franki Amato series to listeners who love mysteries, humor, and quirky characters. You won’t be disappointed!

Thank you for reading my review, I hope it was helpful. Happy listening! :-)