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Scrooged

(2026)
(Book 23 in the Cottage on Gooseberry Bay series)
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It’s Christmas in Gooseberry Bay, and the town’s annual production of A Christmas Carol is bringing plenty of holiday cheer—and more than its share of Christmas chaos.

The production has been the talk of the town, especially with a much-anticipated cast and three very convincing ghosts representing Christmas Past, Present, and Future. But when the star of the show turns up dead, the festivities come to an abrupt halt.

Even more surprising? All three ghosts, in addition to the producer, director, and camera crew, are now on the suspect list.

Ainsley already has a full caseload, a holiday to-do list, and more than enough going on to keep her busy. But when Deputy Dani Dixon needs a little help sorting through the cast of characters, Ainsley can't resist joining the investigation.
As the clues begin to pile up, Ainsley and Dani discover that everyone has a story, everyone has a secret, and not everything happening behind the scenes is part of the script.

Can they separate fact from fiction, uncover the truth, and catch a killer before the final curtain falls?

It’s going to be a Christmas to remember in Gooseberry Bay—and this year, even the ghosts have something to hide.



Genre: Cozy Mystery



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