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When Ivy Clark moves to Muddy Creek to help her injured aunt with her diner, she expects a quiet life. The town is barely on the map, and excitement is rare. Everything is going smoothly until Ivy's uncle is murdered and evidence is found in Ivy's purse. With her aunt and cousin doubting her innocence, she knows it's up to her to find the killer.

Faith Fairchild is asked to cater a very small, very private college reunion on an isolated New England island—an event that could be her dream job. But when she discovers the true reason for the get-together, not even the spectacular ocean views can keep it from turning into a nightmare.

Ivy stumbles upon a clue about a murder scribbled in the back of a library book. It might be a prank, but what if it's not? Tabitha Coat's death was ruled an accidental drowning ten years ago, but could it have been something more? Ivy can't rest until she uncovers the truth, even if it means combing through every book in the town library for more clues. The closer she gets, the more perilous her search becomes. Will she uncover the truth, or will she share Tabitha's fate?

Now that Ivy runs the only diner in Muddy Creek, she has her hands full. When her friend Darcy asks for help in solving the mystery of her missing husband, Ivy can't refuse. Despite his disappearance five years ago and the fact that the police never expected foul play, Ivy is determined to find the truth.

Lucy is terrified and puzzled by this latest murder in her small town. It seems a dark cloud has settled over her town as rumors abound about why the killer did it and when they did it. Eventually, the prime suspect is identified as the former classmate Lucy hired at her bakery. Many people witnessed an altercation this person had with the deceased and they’ve been judged guilty in the court of public opinion. But Lucy knows there’s more to this murder mystery than meets the eye.

Lucy has many reasons to be excited about Valentines’ that’s just round the corner. One of them includes visiting a new restaurant in town that claims to serve the best steak. When she visits this restaurant with her friends, they’re impressed by the interior decor and blown away by the yummy food. It seems not everyone is excited about this new establishment, as the chef from a rival restaurant causes a scene as he claims the new restaurant has stolen his recipe. Lucy’s boyfriend, a local detective, is on hand to calm frayed nerves and usher this unruly chef out of the restaurant.

Excitement courses through Lucy as she receives an exclusive invitation to a televised bake-off competition, set on a secluded private island off the enchanting coast of Georgia. A charismatic celebrity will play host to this culinary showdown, where Lucy's unwavering confidence in her culinary skills fuels her ambition to claim the coveted grand prize. Stepping onto the island, Lucy finds herself amidst an intriguing cast of characters, each concealing ulterior motives beneath their smiles, all vying for victory to further their personal agendas.

When she discovers a dead body among the fir trees while looking for the perfect Christmas tree, she’s left shocked and shaken at witnessing such a horrific sight at this most wonderful time of the year. Things only take an almighty turn for the worse when the remainder of some fruitcake from Lucy’s bakery is found in the deceased’s home...and is laced with poison!

Lucy is looking forward to a holiday season that's filled with Christmas carols, remembering, and yummy food. She's also excited about all the festive recipes she'll be introducing to the menu at Sweet Delights bakery. When she finds out that an obnoxious woman at an event for the homeless has stolen some of her treats for her business, Lucy gives this lady a piece of her mind in no uncertain terms. She's left bewildered when this lady is found dead. Did Lucy's harsh words, spoken in the heat of the moment, have an effect on the lady's life, or is something more sinister at play?

It seems Lucy has finally gotten the hang of running a bakery and serving the good citizens of Ivy Creek. She knows she has a lot to learn, but she’s up for the challenge. She just never bargained for competition from a new couple in town. When one half of this dubious couple is found dead, Lucy is torn between minding her own business and helping the grieving person find justice. Will she unearth the secrets that surround a building in town that seems linked to the murder? Will she help to find a killer who doesn’t want to be found and restore normalcy to her small town?

Lucy Hale always wanted to make a name for herself. A name that people would associate with excellence, creativity and fun. She thought she had found her calling in the big city and was on her way to becoming a world-renowned food blogger...Until she got some tragic news that pulled her back to her small town. Can she still make a name for herself in Ivy Creek and survive the the suffocating attention of its citizens who think she's too big for her britches? Will she acquit herself in the court of public opinion and help to find the killer or become the killer's next victim?