Books, beach roses… and bodies.

Bookseller and recent divorcée Max Sayers has risked her life savings to start a fresh chapter with the purchase of Seaside Cottage Books in cozy Snug Harbor, Maine. But she’s barely opened the shop’s doors when her new storybook life takes a dark turn. The morning after the grand opening–featuring a famous author who shows up at the store on the arm of Max’s ex-husband–Max’s rescue dog Winston finds a dead man on the beach behind the shop. The murder weapon? One of the bookstore’s doorstops, an antique flatiron.

Will Max solve the case before the murderer strikes again?

Or will her bright new beginning turn into a killer of an ending?

“Loved the book!” — Vicki H.

“This is a great book! Max is someone I want to get to know better. She’s on her way forward and she has an interesting cast of characters to travel with her. And I love Snug Harbor, Maine!” — Karen E.

“I really loved this story and am definitely looking forward to the next!!” — Federica D.

“I love the book… I feel like I know Max already and I’m really rooting for her.  And I love that it’s in Maine… it’s a little mental vacation there reading!” — Tyna D.