This series continues to offer readers the guilty pleasures of a cozy mystery, discussions of books, descriptions of luscious baked goods, strong females and female friendships, some romance, and a beautiful setting. This time around Nora and her friends must figure out who killed a cancer patient who was murdered atfer moving to Miracle Springs. It doesn't help that she and Nora had a confrontation in front of witnesses - including a deputy sheriff that seems to have it in for our favorite bookseller.
There are the usual cast of characters - Nora, her part-time employee Sheldon, salon owner Estella, bakery owner Hester, spa manager June, and local sheriff Grant McCabe. Added into the tense situation of Nora being a person of interest in the murder investigation there is also the arrival of Estella's father Gus after serving a prison term and a change in the relationship between Hester and her fiance Jasper.
One of my favorite elements in this story is the inclusion of a child who is neurodivergent. Tucker visits the book store and Nora begins a friendship with him, finding books about his interests. The author portrays Tucker as a bright fifth grader who processes things in his own way and has a loving mother who helps him find ways to cope with challenges.
Fans will thoroughly enjoy this latest addition to the series and the relationships that continue to grow between the characters.
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