Denise Swanson Boeken

There's something fishy just below the surface of Scumble River... School psychologist Skye Denison-Boyd is getting ready to return to work from her maternity leave and hoping for a peaceful year in her job as a school psychologist. But when an elderly woman disappears on her first day back and a disgruntled parent threatens to sue the school, Skye realizes that her return will be anything but quiet. When the parent suing Skye's school is found dead and with the missing woman's case is still unsolved, Skye suspects the crimes are somehow linked. With her chief of police husband, Wally, at her side, Skye dives into the investigations. But as tensions rise and Skye and Wally's suspect list lengthens, they start to wonder whether a member of their own tight-knit community could be behind it all...

A cupcake contest at Devereaux "Dev" Sinclair's five-and-dime store takes a dark turn when a contestant is found dead. As Dev navigates the sweet chaos of the competition, she must unravel the mystery surrounding the murder, uncovering secrets and rivalries among the contestants. With a blend of charm and suspense, the story explores themes of community, competition, and the lengths people will go to for victory. Dev's determination to solve the crime adds a thrilling twist to her quaint small-town life.

In a quaint college town, Dani inherits a large mansion, allowing her to pursue her passion for cooking by launching Chef-to-Go, a meal service for local students. As she embraces her new role, offering personal chef services and rooming students, her life takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, implicating her as the prime suspect. To clear her name and save her business, Dani must navigate the culinary mystery while managing her burgeoning relationships in this cozy, character-driven tale.

Abby Knight is the proud owner of her hometown flower shop, but a new low-cost competitor is killing her profits-and a black SUV just rammed her vintage Corvette in a hit-and-run. She's determined to track down the driver, but when the trail turns deadly, the next flower arrangement might be for her own funeral.