In the sleepy town of Rosebridge, where flowers bloom and secrets fester, one woman’s garden becomes the scene of a chilling crime.
Dr. Elara Vance, a reclusive botanist, never expected to find her rival lying face-down among her prized roses—dead, and grasping a thorny clue. With whispers spreading like ivy and the police circling her petunias, Elara must dig up the truth before she’s buried by it.
Armed with a sharp mind, a sharper trowel, and her one-eyed feline companion, Fern, Elara navigates gossiping garden club members, nosy neighbors, and a blooming conspiracy.
But every rose has its thorns—and someone in town would kill to keep their secrets hidden.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with quirky heroines, small-town charm, and a splash of horticultural intrigue, Murder in Bloom is the first in a delightful new series that proves even the prettiest gardens can hide the darkest roots.