Hot Tub Homicide

An afternoon meet-and-greet. A gorgeous lakeside setting. And a murder that bubbles to the surface.

After inheriting a historic lakeside inn, Meredith Whitfield isn’t sure if she’s found her next chapter-or bitten off more than she can manage. Hosting a summer reception to meet local business owners seems like the perfect way to test the waters.

But when a prominent guest is found dead in the hot tub, the event turns from festive to fatal. The police quickly fixate on a single suspect, but Meredith isn’t convinced. With the inn’s reputation hanging in the balance, she begins her own quiet investigation.

Her tech-savvy desk clerk, a clever chef, a reserved professor next door, and a big, orange cat all pitch in, and Meredith begins piecing together what really happened.

But someone in town wants their secrets to stay hidden ... and they’ll stop at nothing to keep it that way.

Perfect for cozy mystery fans who love small-town secrets, found family, second chances, and a lovable pet.

This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence.