Murder at Mile Marker 18
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A heartbroken widow. A suspicious accident. And a cat who always trusts his instincts.
Mallory Beck never thought delivering a casserole could get her tangled up in murder. But when a routine act of kindness leads her straight into the heart of the Montrose family's secrets, Mallory finds herself in the middle of a mystery with more layers than her lasagna.
Still reeling from her husband's sudden passing, Mallory is just starting to rebuild—one home-cooked meal at a time. But when a teenage girl loses her father in a supposed hit-and-run, Mallory can't shake the feeling that something's not right. Especially after Hunch, her prickly but perceptive cat, takes an unusual interest in the grieving household—and in the widow who seems just a little too composed.
As whispers turn into clues and casseroles into conversations, Mallory—with Hunch never far from her side—begins to unravel a tangled web of lies, family resentments, and long-buried secrets.
If you love feel-good whodunits, intuitive pets, and heroines finding strength in second chances, you'll feel right at home in Honeysuckle Grove.
👉 Start reading today—because even cats know when something smells fishy.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Jaden (Mystery of the Holiday Hustle) kicks off her Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers series with this entertaining introduction to Mallory Beck. Mallory has barely left the house in the eight months since her mystery novelist husband, Cooper, was killed in a fire. Her first trip back to church ends with her volunteering to bring a casserole to the Montrose family, whose patriarch was recently killed in a car accident. After meeting the family, Mallory becomes obsessed with solving the mystery of Dan Montrose's supposed hit-and-run car accident that left almost no physical traces on the road. Helping her are the victim's 15-year-old daughter, Amber; police officer Alex Martinez, Mallory's middle school crush; and Cooper's cat, Hunch, who loves a good mystery. Together they sniff out clues, and Mallory slowly comes out of her self-imposed shell as the trio narrow down the suspects, who include a twitchy lawyer, Dan's son, the Montrose housekeeper, and a friend of the family. Surprising twists and the sweet romance between Mallory and Officer Martinez will keep readers engaged until the open-ended finale. This cozy mystery blends cooking, cats, and sleuthing to great effect. (Self-published)
