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Cinnamon Falls #2
Death at Daffodil Inn
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Expected 26 Feb 26A budding new romance. A dead body. Who can you trust? Filled with twists, tension and undeniable chemistry, Death at Daffodil Inn is a must-read Cinnamon Falls mystery. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series.
Spring is blooming in Cinnamon Falls and the annual Daffodil Jubilee is in full swing.
Morgan Taylor, who is reluctantly helping her parents host the event at the Daffodil Inn, wishes she could be left alone to daydream about Will, the dangerously hot single dad she can’t seem to get out her head.
As the Jubilee draws to a close with the Petals and Promises dance, Morgan’s finally finds herself face to face with Will. But their magical moment is swiftly shattered by a bloodcurdling scream.
A guest has been found dead in the inn’s garden maze, and whispers ripple through the Murder.
With the inn’s future at stake, Morgan teams up with Will to solve the mystery. Can they uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will their search only end in heartbreak?
Tropes
* Single dad
* Amateur sleuth
* Love triangle
* Flawed victim
* Friends to lovers
* Small-town setting
Praise for the Cinnamon Falls series… (***** star reader reviews)
‘Oh. My. Goodness. YES! This book ticked all the right boxes for me’
‘The sweet meets sinister in this perfect autumnal read’
‘SCREAMING!!! I usually rotate with a thriller and a romance novel, but this had it all in one’
‘Encompasses all I love in a book!’
‘A little bit of romance alongside a good mystery, plus a cosy atmosphere - just what you need for a good night in’
‘If I could rate it 10 stars I would!’
Spring is blooming in Cinnamon Falls and the annual Daffodil Jubilee is in full swing.
Morgan Taylor, who is reluctantly helping her parents host the event at the Daffodil Inn, wishes she could be left alone to daydream about Will, the dangerously hot single dad she can’t seem to get out her head.
As the Jubilee draws to a close with the Petals and Promises dance, Morgan’s finally finds herself face to face with Will. But their magical moment is swiftly shattered by a bloodcurdling scream.
A guest has been found dead in the inn’s garden maze, and whispers ripple through the Murder.
With the inn’s future at stake, Morgan teams up with Will to solve the mystery. Can they uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will their search only end in heartbreak?
Tropes
* Single dad
* Amateur sleuth
* Love triangle
* Flawed victim
* Friends to lovers
* Small-town setting
Praise for the Cinnamon Falls series… (***** star reader reviews)
‘Oh. My. Goodness. YES! This book ticked all the right boxes for me’
‘The sweet meets sinister in this perfect autumnal read’
‘SCREAMING!!! I usually rotate with a thriller and a romance novel, but this had it all in one’
‘Encompasses all I love in a book!’
‘A little bit of romance alongside a good mystery, plus a cosy atmosphere - just what you need for a good night in’
‘If I could rate it 10 stars I would!’
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Expected publication February 26, 2026
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About the author
R.L. Killmore
3 books64 followersR.L. Killmore is the pseudonym for US-based author Necole Ryse. Necole has been writing since she was four years old, when she triumphantly wrote her ABC's on the hood of her grandmother's brand new Volvo. When she's not writing, she's weeping into a stack of unfinished manuscripts, abandoning exercise regimens, scolding innocent children in libraries, or listening to other people's conversations.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 ⭐
ARC Review
Picking back up in the second book of the Cinnamon Falls mystery with a new murder to solve. I enjoyed this a lot more than the first book, while one of the twists was predictable the characters in this were a lot more enjoyable to read. Angel was such a good standout character and it was so good making her the key to unlocking what happened.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book.
ARC Review
Picking back up in the second book of the Cinnamon Falls mystery with a new murder to solve. I enjoyed this a lot more than the first book, while one of the twists was predictable the characters in this were a lot more enjoyable to read. Angel was such a good standout character and it was so good making her the key to unlocking what happened.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Death at Daffodil Inn is the second in the Cinnamon Falls series, and like the first one, this is another amateur sleuth kind of story with a romance thrown in for good measure. I love these kind of small town murder mysteries and small town romances, so to have them together in one book makes for a good read for me.
Morgan's parents run the Daffodil Inn where the annual spring festival is held. Her parents have dedicated their lives to running the inn, so when a guest, the former owner of the inn, is found murdered in the maze in the middle and Morgan is in the middle of what is about to turn into a romantic tryst with single dad, Will, everything is turned on its head. The quirky cast characters work together to solve the murder, but with plenty of problems thrown at them along the way.
It was good, I enjoyed the story as a whole and adored some of the characters - Angel, especially, was a gem! But the writing in areas was somewhat clunky. The story flowed but wasn't as strong as the first in the series, A Cinnamon Falls Mystery, for me.
The romance storyline was fun, but I did feel somewhat that we were thrown slightly into the middle of things - it felt like there was a bit of background that I was missing, even though I'd read the book before. Maybe I'm wrong and it was just a rushed heated moment at the beginning, but
The small town vibes were excellent. I loved following the characters as they uncovered clues throughout the town to track down what had really happened. In general, the characters were excellent - I loved their background stories, such as Will running a gardening club to keep young people in line. Characters were never flat and always had little quirks and their own shining personalites - you can really picture this town and how its people work.
I enjoyed it and will look forward to the next book, The Berry Bakery Murder.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publishers for an ARC of this book.
Morgan's parents run the Daffodil Inn where the annual spring festival is held. Her parents have dedicated their lives to running the inn, so when a guest, the former owner of the inn, is found murdered in the maze in the middle and Morgan is in the middle of what is about to turn into a romantic tryst with single dad, Will, everything is turned on its head. The quirky cast characters work together to solve the murder, but with plenty of problems thrown at them along the way.
It was good, I enjoyed the story as a whole and adored some of the characters - Angel, especially, was a gem! But the writing in areas was somewhat clunky. The story flowed but wasn't as strong as the first in the series, A Cinnamon Falls Mystery, for me.
The romance storyline was fun, but I did feel somewhat that we were thrown slightly into the middle of things - it felt like there was a bit of background that I was missing, even though I'd read the book before. Maybe I'm wrong and it was just a rushed heated moment at the beginning, but
The small town vibes were excellent. I loved following the characters as they uncovered clues throughout the town to track down what had really happened. In general, the characters were excellent - I loved their background stories, such as Will running a gardening club to keep young people in line. Characters were never flat and always had little quirks and their own shining personalites - you can really picture this town and how its people work.
I enjoyed it and will look forward to the next book, The Berry Bakery Murder.
Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publishers for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Death at Daffodil Inn captures all the charm and idyllic small-town atmosphere that made book one in the Cinnamon Falls series so enjoyable. Honestly despite its murder rate, I'd move to Cinnamon Falls!
This time, the focus shifts to Morgan - Nia’s best friend - whose story I was already keen to read after she piqued my interest in the first book.
Spring is in bloom in Cinnamon Falls and it's the annual Daffodil Jubilee. Morgan is reluctantly helping her parents run the Daffodil Inn, all while trying (and failing) not to daydream about Will, the attractive single dad she can’t get out of her head. When a guest is found dead in the inn’s garden maze, the festivities turn deadly, and Morgan finds herself drawn into a mystery that could jeopardise her family’s future.
The romance here is sweet and heartfelt. But my favorite relationship was between Will and his daughter, Angel - utterly heartwarming and very relatable.
It was also nice seeing Nia and Jesse appear on the periphery while allowing Morgan to fully step into the spotlight.
The mystery itself is fairly predictable, but still enjoyable, and the pacing keeps things moving nicely alongside the romance.
Tropes included:
🧍♂️Single dad
🔍 Amateur sleuth
🔪 Flawed victim
💖Friends to lovers
🏡Small-town setting
Overall, Death at Daffodil Inn is a cosy, comforting mystery filled with charm, romance, and springtime vibes - perfect for fans of small-town whodunits with heart.
Will I read book 3? Absolutely!
Although this book can be read as a standalone, I’d highly recommend starting with book one for the full series experience.
Thanks to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster, and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This time, the focus shifts to Morgan - Nia’s best friend - whose story I was already keen to read after she piqued my interest in the first book.
Spring is in bloom in Cinnamon Falls and it's the annual Daffodil Jubilee. Morgan is reluctantly helping her parents run the Daffodil Inn, all while trying (and failing) not to daydream about Will, the attractive single dad she can’t get out of her head. When a guest is found dead in the inn’s garden maze, the festivities turn deadly, and Morgan finds herself drawn into a mystery that could jeopardise her family’s future.
The romance here is sweet and heartfelt. But my favorite relationship was between Will and his daughter, Angel - utterly heartwarming and very relatable.
It was also nice seeing Nia and Jesse appear on the periphery while allowing Morgan to fully step into the spotlight.
The mystery itself is fairly predictable, but still enjoyable, and the pacing keeps things moving nicely alongside the romance.
Tropes included:
🧍♂️Single dad
🔍 Amateur sleuth
🔪 Flawed victim
💖Friends to lovers
🏡Small-town setting
Overall, Death at Daffodil Inn is a cosy, comforting mystery filled with charm, romance, and springtime vibes - perfect for fans of small-town whodunits with heart.
Will I read book 3? Absolutely!
Although this book can be read as a standalone, I’d highly recommend starting with book one for the full series experience.
Thanks to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster, and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 1, 2025
Spring in Cinnamon Falls should be all about blossoms, romance, and the gentle hum of small-town life—but R. L. Kilmore reminds us that even the prettiest settings can hide shadows. Death at Daffodil Inn draws us into the annual Daffodil Jubilee, where Morgan Taylor is reluctantly helping her parents host the festivities. Between daydreams of Will—the dangerously magnetic single dad—and the swirl of community celebrations, Morgan’s life feels poised on the edge of something new.
That edge sharpens when a scream cuts through the Petals and Promises dance, and a body is discovered in the inn’s garden maze. Suddenly, the warmth of spring collides with the chill of murder.
Kilmore crafts a cosy mystery that blooms with tension, romance, and small-town charm. The chemistry between Morgan and Will is undeniable, adding heart to the suspense, while the Jubilee setting brims with atmosphere—petals, promises, and secrets entwined. Twists unfold with perfect pacing, making this a story you’ll want to devour in one sitting (as I did!).
Fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, and the Dream Harbor series will find themselves enchanted by Cinnamon Falls. It’s witty, heartfelt, and just sinister enough to keep you turning the pages late into the night.
With thanks to RL Kilmore, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.
That edge sharpens when a scream cuts through the Petals and Promises dance, and a body is discovered in the inn’s garden maze. Suddenly, the warmth of spring collides with the chill of murder.
Kilmore crafts a cosy mystery that blooms with tension, romance, and small-town charm. The chemistry between Morgan and Will is undeniable, adding heart to the suspense, while the Jubilee setting brims with atmosphere—petals, promises, and secrets entwined. Twists unfold with perfect pacing, making this a story you’ll want to devour in one sitting (as I did!).
Fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, and the Dream Harbor series will find themselves enchanted by Cinnamon Falls. It’s witty, heartfelt, and just sinister enough to keep you turning the pages late into the night.
With thanks to RL Kilmore, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 ⭐️ (Please Goodreads, bring your rating system in line with reality).
I was lucky enough to have ARC read book one in the Cinnamon Falls Mystery series and was excited to be blessed once again with an early copy of Death at Daffodil Inn.
This series is gearing up to be my new favourite cosy mystery series. I want to move to Cinnamon Falls, but I just hope I wouldn't end up being the victim in R. L. Killmore's next installment.
Killmore's writing is a joy and effortless, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in the story.
The 'Whodunnit' element of this book wasn't particularly difficult to work out, but I didn't mind that, because this was a character led read. This was more about the growing connection between two people, the impact our family has even when they believe they are doing what is best for us, it's about roots and heritage, and not being afraid to stand up for what is right.
A wonderful read and I will for sure be keeping an eye out for book three in this series.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to R. L. Killmore and Netgalley, for allowing me an early copy of Death at Daffodil Inn.
All views expressed within this review have been freely provided and are my own.
I was lucky enough to have ARC read book one in the Cinnamon Falls Mystery series and was excited to be blessed once again with an early copy of Death at Daffodil Inn.
This series is gearing up to be my new favourite cosy mystery series. I want to move to Cinnamon Falls, but I just hope I wouldn't end up being the victim in R. L. Killmore's next installment.
Killmore's writing is a joy and effortless, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in the story.
The 'Whodunnit' element of this book wasn't particularly difficult to work out, but I didn't mind that, because this was a character led read. This was more about the growing connection between two people, the impact our family has even when they believe they are doing what is best for us, it's about roots and heritage, and not being afraid to stand up for what is right.
A wonderful read and I will for sure be keeping an eye out for book three in this series.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to R. L. Killmore and Netgalley, for allowing me an early copy of Death at Daffodil Inn.
All views expressed within this review have been freely provided and are my own.
January 14, 2026
Murder in a small town setting, community and a cosy budding romance - plus an adorable little girl and her (heartthrob ofc) dad just wanting to make her smile again. They’re the bullet points you need to know and it was all it took for me to make the decision to pick up the book.
That and I really enjoyed the first one and they’re easy to read. It’s a steady developer (perhaps a tad bit too long for me. I think it could have been wrapped up quicker but then again, by the end when it was all starting to come together, I raced through the last 40%!).
I love the community feel and the characters were easy to get behind. It was entertaining and a well-woven story and I look forward to ‘The Berry Bakery Murder’ to follow this one!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
That and I really enjoyed the first one and they’re easy to read. It’s a steady developer (perhaps a tad bit too long for me. I think it could have been wrapped up quicker but then again, by the end when it was all starting to come together, I raced through the last 40%!).
I love the community feel and the characters were easy to get behind. It was entertaining and a well-woven story and I look forward to ‘The Berry Bakery Murder’ to follow this one!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I enjoyed the first of this gentle murder mystery series and the second was equally enjoyable.
This time the story centres around Daffodil Inn where the annual Daffodil Festival is held and organised by Morgan Taylor’s family. During the festivities a body is found in the maze and a murder investigation is launched.
Evelyn - the murder - is not greatly liked by the community but Morgan and Will - whose daughter befriended her - are determined to find her killer.
As she investigates, Morgan also needs to find a way to preserve the Inn from a local property developer and see if her romantic interest in Will can be kindled.
A gentle tale - tense at times but romantic and charming.
This time the story centres around Daffodil Inn where the annual Daffodil Festival is held and organised by Morgan Taylor’s family. During the festivities a body is found in the maze and a murder investigation is launched.
Evelyn - the murder - is not greatly liked by the community but Morgan and Will - whose daughter befriended her - are determined to find her killer.
As she investigates, Morgan also needs to find a way to preserve the Inn from a local property developer and see if her romantic interest in Will can be kindled.
A gentle tale - tense at times but romantic and charming.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Morgan Taylor has gone home to the Daffodil Inn in Cinammon Falls to help her parents with their annual Jubilee and daffodil festival, their major event in the year. One of her pupils is staying at the Inn as well with her dad Will, a landscape gardener.
Evelyn used to own the Inn and comes back every year to stay for the Jubilee, She has made friends with Will’s young daughter and takes her out to local shops and diners..
Will has created a new maze for this years event, unfortunately it’s the scene of a murder as the evening dance is getting underway.
This is the second book in the Cinnamon Falls mysteries that manage murder and romance at the same time.
Evelyn used to own the Inn and comes back every year to stay for the Jubilee, She has made friends with Will’s young daughter and takes her out to local shops and diners..
Will has created a new maze for this years event, unfortunately it’s the scene of a murder as the evening dance is getting underway.
This is the second book in the Cinnamon Falls mysteries that manage murder and romance at the same time.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Woohoo, this was a great read. It's a small-town book but instead of being all sappy romance, there's a little bit of romance with a lot of cosy murder.
The story centres around Morgan and her family's inn and we start when someone is found unalive at their annual daffodil festival.
Morgan needs to solve the mystery and sort out her love life.
I can't wait for the next installment of Cinnamon Falls.
The story centres around Morgan and her family's inn and we start when someone is found unalive at their annual daffodil festival.
Morgan needs to solve the mystery and sort out her love life.
I can't wait for the next installment of Cinnamon Falls.
December 25, 2025
Wow amazing read loved the first book so couldn’t wait to read this I’m a massive romance/thriller reader so these are perfect for me
Death At Daffodil Inn is centred around the annual Daffodil Jubilee and Morgan is helping parents but there’s a murder can her and hot single dad she dreams about solve the Mystery loved there chemistry and as always R.L. Killmore writing a page turner that kept me up late to finish it can’t wait for the next book The Berry Bakery Murder
Death At Daffodil Inn is centred around the annual Daffodil Jubilee and Morgan is helping parents but there’s a murder can her and hot single dad she dreams about solve the Mystery loved there chemistry and as always R.L. Killmore writing a page turner that kept me up late to finish it can’t wait for the next book The Berry Bakery Murder
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