Winterberries & Whodunits
(2026)(Book 14 in the Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Laina Turner
December in Hunter's Hollow brings a massive wedding to plan. Florist Presley Sands just wants to design perfect winterberry arrangements for her best friend Katy. The entire town eagerly awaits Katy marrying a former Chicago police detective. Strict wedding planner Margot Hale runs a flawless schedule and keeps everyone in line. That schedule shatters when Presley and Katy find Margot dead in the venue storage room next to a heavy iron centerpiece stand.
Local law enforcement takes over the case immediately. Willie steps back because he cannot investigate a crime at his own wedding venue, leaving Sheriff Blackford to order Presley to stay home. Presley grits her teeth. She refuses to let a killer ruin the celebration. Questioning locals around town reveals angry brides, rival vendors, and hidden financial ledgers.
A silent business partner steps in to take over the wedding coordination. Presley narrows her eyes at his sudden appearance. She suspects he knows more about the murder than he admits. With her massive English mastiff Bella and her unpredictable duck Topknot in tow, Presley hunts for clues to clear the venue. Time runs short before the wedding bells ring. Presley must track down a violent killer before the big day turns into a complete disaster.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Local law enforcement takes over the case immediately. Willie steps back because he cannot investigate a crime at his own wedding venue, leaving Sheriff Blackford to order Presley to stay home. Presley grits her teeth. She refuses to let a killer ruin the celebration. Questioning locals around town reveals angry brides, rival vendors, and hidden financial ledgers.
A silent business partner steps in to take over the wedding coordination. Presley narrows her eyes at his sudden appearance. She suspects he knows more about the murder than he admits. With her massive English mastiff Bella and her unpredictable duck Topknot in tow, Presley hunts for clues to clear the venue. Time runs short before the wedding bells ring. Presley must track down a violent killer before the big day turns into a complete disaster.
Genre: Cozy Mystery