Closely Harbored Secrets

As October 31st creeps up on tea cafe owner Everly Swan, she must once again play detective to unmask a killer in this cozy mystery.

Halloween in Charm, North Carolina means sweet treats, ghostly tales, and a murder that chills to the bone. When an actor in the town's haunted walking tour is found dead—and uses her final breath to name Everly Swan—this festive season turns deadly fast.

Between ghostly threats, whispers of buried treasure, and a heated mayoral election, Everly is in deeper than ever. As her bond with Detective Grady grows more complicated and secrets wash ashore, she must follow the clues before another life is lost to legend.

Pour yourself a cup and return to Charm—where danger lurks behind every decorated door.

Bestselling cozy mystery author Bree Baker presents a Halloween whodunit steeped in atmosphere, wit, and small-town suspense—perfect for fans of Laura Childs and lovers of seasonal mysteries.

Includes recipes straight from Everly's kitchen!