Cordial Killing

Grand opening. Old friends. Fresh murder. What could possibly go wrong?

Anne Freemont and her Carolan Springs crew are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of the Brandywine Inn -- a beautifully restored Victorian that's finally ready to welcome guests. But when four former college friends arrive for a reunion weekend, their cheerful facade quickly cracks, revealing decades of buried secrets and simmering resentments.

When one guest turns up dead, Anne realizes this cozy gathering has taken a decidedly uncozy turn. Strange sounds echo through the old inn's hallways, and she can't shake the feeling they're not alone. Is the Brandywine haunted -- or is someone among them playing a very dangerous game?
As a freak spring blizzard blankets Carolan Springs in snow and traps everyone inside, Anne must sort through tangled friendships, old grudges, and cryptic clues. With the roads closed and help miles away, can she uncover which "friend" is harboring deadly secrets before someone else ends up on ice?

In this delightfully funny closed-circle cozy mystery, you'll find:
•    A grand opening that goes spectacularly, murderously wrong
•    A college reunion with twenty years of secrets buried just below the surface
•    A blizzard that locks everyone in -- including the killer
•    Strange noises, creaky hallways, and just enough atmosphere to keep you guessing
•    The handsome sheriff, snowbound and closer than ever to Anne
•    Found-family warmth as the Carolan Springs crew rallies around their beloved inn
•    Clean, wholesome mystery with zero "blushes" and plenty of twists

Perfect for readers who love:
•    Cozy mysteries with Hallmark vibes
•    Closed-circle mysteries where the killer is already in the room
•    Cozy mysteries with a midlife female amateur sleuth
•    Small-town Colorado settings with quirky, lovable characters
•    Clean mysteries with heart, humor, and a slow-burn romance
•    Series books that make you immediately reach for the next one

If you love cozy mysteries with big heart, found-family warmth, and a locked-room puzzle you won't see coming, Cordial Killing is your next obsession. One-click to grab it now -- the blizzard's already started, and the doors are locked.

The killer's still in the building... and Carolan Springs isn't done with Anne yet. The fires are just beginning -- and this time, the sheriff is the prime suspect. Continue with Honey Homicide.

This book was created by a human author who's probably a quirky character in someone's story.

Previously titled The Backyard Farming Mysteries. Now titled The Carolan Springs Mysteries.