A Fall Fair. A Rival's Death, and A Bookstore Cafe Owner with everything to prove

Daphne Cole came to Tansy Ridge for a fresh start, a little peace and quiet and to prove to herself and maybe even her deceased husband that she can make a go of a Bookstore Cafe. But her big debut at the Fall Fair goes from sweet to sinister when her rival, café owner Nancy Harwood, is found dead the next morning... facedown in a tray of burnt muffins.

The sheriff says stay out of it. Daphne says she's brainstorming... Crime solving adjacent.

With Mooney, her clue-sniffing sheepdog, and a mystery-loving book club ready to sleuth, Daphne follows a trail of shredded ledgers, coded recipes, and small-town secrets.

Suspects include Nancy's gruff ex-husband, spotted lurking near her café the night before her death, and a nervous former partner who recently resurfaced with more questions than condolences.

Trouble is, not everyone appreciates a nosy newcomer with a big dog and a bigger curiosity -- and someone's trying to close the book on Daphne for good.

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• Publication Date: August 21, 2025
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• Print Length: 120 Pages
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