Faraway Kingdoms

A gripping dark cozy mystery filled with eccentric millionaires, missing jewels, and a female sleuth who can't outrun trouble.

Maiden Harlow has never been a stranger to trouble, but this time it hits with devastating force. After a humiliating breakup that leaves her heartbroken and adrift, she flees to her Aunt Bella's elegant Florida home in search of peace, sunshine, and a chance to recover. What she finds instead is a world of glittering wealth, eccentric socialites, and secrets sharp enough to cut.

A cache of priceless jewels vanish under impossible circumstances, and Maiden finds herself pulled straight into the mystery. Between an enigmatic jeweller seeking her help, a charming British bodyguard with motives of his own, and a circle of wealthy locals who know far more than they admit, Maiden's quiet escape becomes anything but restful.

While David works a brutal murder case miles away, Maiden follows her own twisting trail of clues. Their investigations couldn't be more different, yet both lead toward danger, deception, and a truth someone is desperate to keep buried.

Surrounded by illicit gems, scandalous secrets, and new allies she's not sure she can trust, Maiden must decide whether she's chasing a thief… or being lured into a trap.

A darkly witty cozy mystery filled with heart, humor, and unexpected turns, this story brings together old friends, new enemies, and a heroine who refuses to back down—even when the stakes turn deadly.