Death Before Decaf by Skyler Avalon instant download

Death Before Decaf by Skyler Avalon instant download

<p>Clara Whitaker’s life is finally getting back on track. Her cozy café, The Pecan Bean, is the heart of Maplewood, a place where cinnamon rolls are served warm and secrets are shared in hushed tones. But the town’s peaceful facade is shattered when beloved retired librarian Elsa Harper is found dead behind the library, clutching a single wilted lily and a cryptic crossword puzzle.</p>
<p>The police are calling it a tragic accident, but Clara, haunted by her friend's final, strange words, knows there's more to the story. Her knack for remembering the smallest details puts her on a collision course with Maplewood's handsome new detective, Mark Evans. He’s a guarded single father who wants nothing to do with a meddling café owner, but he soon finds her insights—and her coffee—impossible to resist.</p>
<p>As Clara and Mark reluctantly team up, they uncover a web of secrets stretching back generations: a long-lost love affair, a bitter family feud, and a historical injustice that could tear the town apart. When Elsa's granddaughter vanishes after discovering a clue of her own, the investigation becomes a desperate race against time. The killer has already struck once to keep the past buried, and they won't hesitate to do it again.</p>
<p><strong>With a murderer hiding in plain sight and a town full of secrets, can a warm-hearted café owner solve a decades-old mystery before she becomes the next victim?</strong></p>
<p><em>If you love fast-paced cozy mysteries with a dash of romance, a gossipy best friend, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end, you’ll love the first book in this charming new series!</em></p>