Masked Motives
(2026)(The seventh book in the Sandy Cove British Mystery series)
A Story by Siena Summer
A stolen jewel. A masked crowd. A cosy Valentine’s crime.
Valentine’s Day in Sandy Cove was meant to be all hearts, cake, and romance—until the lights went out at a gallery event and a priceless ruby vanished.
When a lavish masquerade party is held at Julian Ashcroft’s gallery to showcase the legendary Valentine Ruby, Maggie Treloar expects nothing more than champagne, costumes, and village gossip.
But when the celebration is plunged into darkness, the romance shatters—leaving behind a missing jewel and an injured host.
With the Valentine Ruby gone and several guests having reason to want it, suspicion settles on a select few.
As rumours swirl and accusations fly, Maggie can’t shake the feeling that something about the crime doesn’t add up.
With her loyal Cavapoo, Biscuit, by her side, Maggie begins quietly piecing together the truth—one conversation, one baked distraction, and one nagging detail at a time.
But when DI Tom Pearce’s investigation points one way and Maggie’s instincts pull her another, she must decide whether to trust her head… or her heart.
Maggie’s cousin Kate and the Mystery Book Club are never far away, and she soon discovers that small villages have a way of uncovering big secrets.
Set against a backdrop of bookshops, bakeries, and Cornish coastal charm, this cosy Valentine’s mystery is filled with small-town secrets, gentle humour, and a puzzle that proves love—and lies—can hide in plain sight.
Perfect for fans of British cosy mysteries, amateur sleuths, and dogs who definitely shouldn’t be left alone with shortbread.
With secrets hiding behind every mask, can Maggie uncover the truth before the wrong suspect pays the price?
Includes delicious Valentine-inspired baking recipes to try at home.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Valentine’s Day in Sandy Cove was meant to be all hearts, cake, and romance—until the lights went out at a gallery event and a priceless ruby vanished.
When a lavish masquerade party is held at Julian Ashcroft’s gallery to showcase the legendary Valentine Ruby, Maggie Treloar expects nothing more than champagne, costumes, and village gossip.
But when the celebration is plunged into darkness, the romance shatters—leaving behind a missing jewel and an injured host.
With the Valentine Ruby gone and several guests having reason to want it, suspicion settles on a select few.
As rumours swirl and accusations fly, Maggie can’t shake the feeling that something about the crime doesn’t add up.
With her loyal Cavapoo, Biscuit, by her side, Maggie begins quietly piecing together the truth—one conversation, one baked distraction, and one nagging detail at a time.
But when DI Tom Pearce’s investigation points one way and Maggie’s instincts pull her another, she must decide whether to trust her head… or her heart.
Maggie’s cousin Kate and the Mystery Book Club are never far away, and she soon discovers that small villages have a way of uncovering big secrets.
Set against a backdrop of bookshops, bakeries, and Cornish coastal charm, this cosy Valentine’s mystery is filled with small-town secrets, gentle humour, and a puzzle that proves love—and lies—can hide in plain sight.
Perfect for fans of British cosy mysteries, amateur sleuths, and dogs who definitely shouldn’t be left alone with shortbread.
With secrets hiding behind every mask, can Maggie uncover the truth before the wrong suspect pays the price?
Includes delicious Valentine-inspired baking recipes to try at home.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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