Hot Tub Homicide
(2025)(The first book in the Roseview Inn Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Sally Bayless
An afternoon meet-and-greet. A gorgeous lakeside setting. And a murder that bubbles to the surface.
After inheriting a historic lakeside inn, Meredith Whitfield isn’t sure if she’s found her next chapter—or bitten off more than she can manage. Hosting a summer reception to meet local business owners seems like the perfect way to test the waters.
But when a prominent guest is found dead in the hot tub, the event turns from festive to fatal. The police quickly fixate on a single suspect, but Meredith isn’t convinced. With the inn’s reputation hanging in the balance, she begins her own quiet investigation.
Her tech-savvy desk clerk, a clever chef, a reserved professor next door, and a big, orange cat all pitch in, and Meredith begins piecing together what really happened.
But someone in town wants their secrets to stay hidden … and they’ll stop at nothing to keep it that way.
Perfect for cozy mystery fans who love small-town secrets, found family, second chances, and a lovable pet.
This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
After inheriting a historic lakeside inn, Meredith Whitfield isn’t sure if she’s found her next chapter—or bitten off more than she can manage. Hosting a summer reception to meet local business owners seems like the perfect way to test the waters.
But when a prominent guest is found dead in the hot tub, the event turns from festive to fatal. The police quickly fixate on a single suspect, but Meredith isn’t convinced. With the inn’s reputation hanging in the balance, she begins her own quiet investigation.
Her tech-savvy desk clerk, a clever chef, a reserved professor next door, and a big, orange cat all pitch in, and Meredith begins piecing together what really happened.
But someone in town wants their secrets to stay hidden … and they’ll stop at nothing to keep it that way.
Perfect for cozy mystery fans who love small-town secrets, found family, second chances, and a lovable pet.
This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence.
Genre: Cozy Mystery