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When Fred Page opens her dream bookshop, she expects dust and old books… not a murder scene—or her quirky stepfather becoming the prime suspect!Welcome to the Cozy Corgi, a charming little bookshop nestled in the heart of Estes Park, where the shelves are stacked high with mysteries and the town’s secrets are only a page away.
For Winifred ‘Fred’ Page, who’s come to start fresh with her corgi, Watson, the shop was meant to be a sanctuary—a quiet place to escape life’s complications and settle into small-town life near her free-spirited mother, Phyllis, and ever-eccentric stepfather, Barry.
But Fred’s plans for a peaceful first week in the shop are shattered when she discovers a body in the bookshop’s kitchen—and Barry lands at the top of the local police’s suspect list.
Determined to clear his name, Fred dusts off her sleuthing skills and dives headfirst into the quaint, beautiful mountain town of Estes Park. As she meets her new neighbors—shopkeepers, artists, and a few residents with secrets of their own—she realizes this idyllic town may be hiding more than she bargained for.
Now, with a police sergeant breathing down her neck and clues leading her and Watson in unexpected directions, Fred is about to learn just how dangerous her charming new home can be—especially when the real killer hasn’t closed their final chapter.
Perfect for fans of Lucy Connelly and Ellie Alexander, Cruel Candy blends small-town intrigue with a cast of quirky, lovable characters, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for delectable lemon bars.)
Genre: Cozy Mystery
For Winifred ‘Fred’ Page, who’s come to start fresh with her corgi, Watson, the shop was meant to be a sanctuary—a quiet place to escape life’s complications and settle into small-town life near her free-spirited mother, Phyllis, and ever-eccentric stepfather, Barry.
But Fred’s plans for a peaceful first week in the shop are shattered when she discovers a body in the bookshop’s kitchen—and Barry lands at the top of the local police’s suspect list.
Determined to clear his name, Fred dusts off her sleuthing skills and dives headfirst into the quaint, beautiful mountain town of Estes Park. As she meets her new neighbors—shopkeepers, artists, and a few residents with secrets of their own—she realizes this idyllic town may be hiding more than she bargained for.
Now, with a police sergeant breathing down her neck and clues leading her and Watson in unexpected directions, Fred is about to learn just how dangerous her charming new home can be—especially when the real killer hasn’t closed their final chapter.
Perfect for fans of Lucy Connelly and Ellie Alexander, Cruel Candy blends small-town intrigue with a cast of quirky, lovable characters, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for delectable lemon bars.)
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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