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Murder at Sunrise
A quirky community center, two irresistible rescue animals, and a body in the yoga studio…
When big-city Alice Monroe inherits her aunt’s beloved community center in Sun Harbor, Maine, she expects a quick sign the papers, sell the place, and escape back to her beige Boston life. Instead, she’s adopted by a scruffy mutt named Clyde and Winky, a one-eyed cat with attitude—and lands smack in the middle of a murder investigation.
The town’s most disliked woman is found dead in the yoga studio, and Alice—already the outsider—becomes both witness and amateur sleuth. Teaming up with Sunrise’s devoted manager, a band of quirky locals, and the frustratingly handsome Police Chief Noah Hawthorne, Alice uncovers a tangle of blackmail, betrayals, and a real estate developer who wouldn’t take no for an answer.
As Alice gets pulled deeper into small-town life (and the affections of her new four-legged friends), she starts to wonder if Sun Harbor might be the fresh start she never knew she needed. But first, she’ll have to find a killer—before her new beginning becomes a dead end.
Murder at Sunrise is a warm, witty, and twisty cozy mystery—perfect for fans of animal sidekicks, small-town secrets, and starting over.
When big-city Alice Monroe inherits her aunt’s beloved community center in Sun Harbor, Maine, she expects a quick sign the papers, sell the place, and escape back to her beige Boston life. Instead, she’s adopted by a scruffy mutt named Clyde and Winky, a one-eyed cat with attitude—and lands smack in the middle of a murder investigation.
The town’s most disliked woman is found dead in the yoga studio, and Alice—already the outsider—becomes both witness and amateur sleuth. Teaming up with Sunrise’s devoted manager, a band of quirky locals, and the frustratingly handsome Police Chief Noah Hawthorne, Alice uncovers a tangle of blackmail, betrayals, and a real estate developer who wouldn’t take no for an answer.
As Alice gets pulled deeper into small-town life (and the affections of her new four-legged friends), she starts to wonder if Sun Harbor might be the fresh start she never knew she needed. But first, she’ll have to find a killer—before her new beginning becomes a dead end.
Murder at Sunrise is a warm, witty, and twisty cozy mystery—perfect for fans of animal sidekicks, small-town secrets, and starting over.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2025
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December 17, 2025
Alice feels her life is a disaster but never thought of leaving her steady but boring job in Boston. So, when she inherited a community center in a small town in Maine her plan was to make a weekend trip to Sun Harbor, sign some papers and list the center for sale. However, a murder changed everything.
The cute cover first caught my eye, but the story delivered so much more than I expected. I loved the diverse cast of characters and the way they supported one another throughout. On top of that, the community center concept felt inspiring—something that would benefit towns everywhere.
The cute cover first caught my eye, but the story delivered so much more than I expected. I loved the diverse cast of characters and the way they supported one another throughout. On top of that, the community center concept felt inspiring—something that would benefit towns everywhere.
December 18, 2025
Intriguing Mystery by Holly Finch
A great story of a life changing event with a little murder. The characters were very well written and realistic. The ending was fantastic, don't miss this exciting story.
A great story of a life changing event with a little murder. The characters were very well written and realistic. The ending was fantastic, don't miss this exciting story.
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