Old Scars

A winter festival. A deadly secret. And a friend's life hanging in the balance.Golden Glen's Winterfest is the perfect celebration of snow, tradition, and small-town charm. For Kylie, the Harlow House Inn's shy but talented chef, it's also her chance to shine in the town's prestigious cooking contest.But when someone from Kylie's past arrives with a hateful grudge, the celebration turns into her nightmare. When that old enemy is murdered, Kylie is the prime suspect. And someone is clearly determined to make sure she takes the blame.With her friend's reputation and future on the line, Maiden can't stand by and watch an innocent person be accused. Using her extraordinary memory and eye for detail, she begins uncovering the secrets hidden beneath Winterfest's cheerful façade.But this investigation hits closer to home than expected. Maiden and David are navigating family tensions, old wounds, and the challenges of once again investigating together. They soon discover that everyone is keeping secrets.With more than one painful past revealed and the body count rising, Maiden and David must solve the case before the killer strikes again—and before Kylie's dreams disappear forever.The Maiden Harlow Mysteries is a dark cozy mystery series featuring an innkeeper with an extraordinary memory, an experienced detective, slow-burn romance, beloved small-town characters, and twist-filled whodunits.Perfect for fans of Murder, She Wrote and Gilmore Girls, this dark cozy mystery series delivers witty small-town banter with a deadly twist.