Murder at the Rose Show
(2026)(The third book in the Stoney Ridge Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Kaylynn Smith
A perfect bloom. A fatal cut. And a secret someone buried in the roots.
When Stoney Ridge hosts the prestigious Blue Ridge Rose Exhibition, florist Shiloh Mercer expects fierce competition—not murder. But when a ruthless judge is found dead among the prize-winning roses, the show’s polished charm quickly wilts.
Dr. Lionel Vale had a talent for exposing fraud—and for making enemies. This year, he hinted that some of the competition’s most celebrated blooms weren’t what they seemed. Now every exhibitor has something to hide, from legacy growers protecting family names to rising stars desperate for recognition.
With her Daisy dog Shelby and best friend Vivian by her side, Shiloh must untangle swapped entries, coded floral messages, and carefully cultivated lies before the killer prunes the truth for good.
Because in a town where reputation blossoms fast and secrets grow deep, some roses aren’t just deadly'''
They’re stolen.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When Stoney Ridge hosts the prestigious Blue Ridge Rose Exhibition, florist Shiloh Mercer expects fierce competition—not murder. But when a ruthless judge is found dead among the prize-winning roses, the show’s polished charm quickly wilts.
Dr. Lionel Vale had a talent for exposing fraud—and for making enemies. This year, he hinted that some of the competition’s most celebrated blooms weren’t what they seemed. Now every exhibitor has something to hide, from legacy growers protecting family names to rising stars desperate for recognition.
With her Daisy dog Shelby and best friend Vivian by her side, Shiloh must untangle swapped entries, coded floral messages, and carefully cultivated lies before the killer prunes the truth for good.
Because in a town where reputation blossoms fast and secrets grow deep, some roses aren’t just deadly'''
They’re stolen.
Genre: Cozy Mystery