A snowed‑in mansion. Long‑buried secrets. A killer hiding among them.
When Maiden Harlow and her family purchase a neglected 1920s mansion, they expect peeling wallpaper and faulty wiring. What they don’t expect are the long‑buried secrets that begin surfacing the moment they move in. Odd noises in the walls, missing keys, and a disturbing old bloodstain hint at a past someone worked very hard to hide.
Then the furnace fails just as a massive snowstorm approaches. Desperate for funds to make the urgent repairs, Maiden turns to her sassy Aunt Bella, whose solution involves partnering with an eccentric film crew. But when the storm hits earlier than expected, everyone ends up trapped inside the sprawling manor.
As the temperature drops, eerie truths begin to crack through the mansion’s walls. Old grudges flare, hidden motives rise to the surface, and a killer strikes. Soon it becomes impossible to tell whether the house’s darkest secret belongs to the past… or is walking among them.
Maiden must trust her instincts before the storm claims another victim, but every clue drags her deeper into a web of lies far more dangerous than she ever imagined.
Perfect for fans of dark cozy mysteries, locked‑room whodunits, and atmospheric winter thrillers, this chilling mystery will keep you guessing until the final reveal.
I write dark cozy mysteries full of secrets, atmosphere, and heroines who are smart, sexy, and stronger than they realize. I’ve been crafting stories since childhood, starting with notebooks, moving to a brick‑like laptop, and eventually finding my voice in twisty mysteries with heart.
My books blend suspense, romance, friendship, and the messy beauty of family. I believe stories are escape hatches—small, powerful worlds we can slip into when reality gets too loud.
If you love cozies with shadows, heat, and emotional depth, I’d love to welcome you into my fictional worlds.