Bordered in Betrayal
(2026)(The first book in the Alex Allin Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Gracie Gann
A forgotten quilt. A fatal fall. A mountain town stitched with secrets.
When quilt-shop owner Alex Allin agrees to clear the attic of Aspen Ridge’s historic inn, she expects dust and forgotten fabric. Instead, she and her clever cavapoo, Saedie, uncover a cryptic quilt, a hidden box, and evidence that a local antique dealer’s fatal fall was no accident.
With help from Aspen Ridge’s tea-fueled Granny Squad, Alex follows the quilt’s wandering stitches into a past someone has worked hard to bury. Old grudges and guarded secrets surround the inn, but the most troubling clues point toward disputed land—and a multimillion-dollar deal that could reshape the mountain town forever.
Then survey stakes appear on the ridge. A threat lands on Alex’s doorstep. And someone begins watching her every move.
If Alex can’t decode the quilt’s message in time, a killer may ensure its secrets—and Alex—are buried for good.
Perfect for readers who enjoy faith-filled cozy mysteries featuring hidden history, quilting clues, loyal friends, gentle suspense, and an unforgettable cavapoo. Includes a bonus recipe and quilt pattern inspired by the mystery.
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When quilt-shop owner Alex Allin agrees to clear the attic of Aspen Ridge’s historic inn, she expects dust and forgotten fabric. Instead, she and her clever cavapoo, Saedie, uncover a cryptic quilt, a hidden box, and evidence that a local antique dealer’s fatal fall was no accident.
With help from Aspen Ridge’s tea-fueled Granny Squad, Alex follows the quilt’s wandering stitches into a past someone has worked hard to bury. Old grudges and guarded secrets surround the inn, but the most troubling clues point toward disputed land—and a multimillion-dollar deal that could reshape the mountain town forever.
Then survey stakes appear on the ridge. A threat lands on Alex’s doorstep. And someone begins watching her every move.
If Alex can’t decode the quilt’s message in time, a killer may ensure its secrets—and Alex—are buried for good.
Perfect for readers who enjoy faith-filled cozy mysteries featuring hidden history, quilting clues, loyal friends, gentle suspense, and an unforgettable cavapoo. Includes a bonus recipe and quilt pattern inspired by the mystery.
Perfect for readers who love:
- 🧵 Christian cozy mysteries with quilts, hidden clues, and forgotten history
- 🐾 Clever canine companions—Saedie always has her nose in the right place
- 👫 Small-town friendships, unforgettable grannies, and found family
- 🔍 Clean mystery and suspense with twists, justice, and heart
- 🍴 Bonus recipes and a quilt-block pattern inspired by the mystery
Reader Promise: Every Alex Allin mystery is a clean Christian cozy mystery with no profanity, graphic violence, or explicit bedroom scenes. Expect clever clues, gentle faith, satisfying justice, warm friendships, and mysteries that keep you guessing until the final chapter.
Genre: Inspirational
- 🍴 Bonus recipes and a quilt-block pattern inspired by the mystery
- 🔍 Clean mystery and suspense with twists, justice, and heart
- 👫 Small-town friendships, unforgettable grannies, and found family
- 🐾 Clever canine companions—Saedie always has her nose in the right place
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