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Sunflowers, Secrets & Murder: A Stella Ray & Rex Cozy Mystery
In the charming town of Willowberry, Stella Ray’s café is known for good coffee, flaky scones, and community warmth. What the town is not known for? Murder.
When a man is found dead at the Sunflower Festival, the idyllic charm of Willowberry cracks. Suddenly, Stella is juggling gossiping townsfolk, suspicious break-ins, and shadowy figures watching her every move.
Sheriff Ben Morgan wants to protect her, but he can’t ignore the evidence stacking up against her. With Rex, her loyal bulldog, tracking clues…Stella digs into the truth behind the festival’s missing funds and the secrets the dead man uncovered.
But someone else is playing a more dangerous game . The councilwoman with too many secrets, the rival baker desperate to hide mistakes and the wannabe chili champ all have reason to fear what the victim found.
Stella realizes the real mystery may be tied to someone she once trusted who is willing to destroy her café, her reputation, and maybe even her life to keep their secrets hidden.
When a man is found dead at the Sunflower Festival, the idyllic charm of Willowberry cracks. Suddenly, Stella is juggling gossiping townsfolk, suspicious break-ins, and shadowy figures watching her every move.
Sheriff Ben Morgan wants to protect her, but he can’t ignore the evidence stacking up against her. With Rex, her loyal bulldog, tracking clues…Stella digs into the truth behind the festival’s missing funds and the secrets the dead man uncovered.
But someone else is playing a more dangerous game . The councilwoman with too many secrets, the rival baker desperate to hide mistakes and the wannabe chili champ all have reason to fear what the victim found.
Stella realizes the real mystery may be tied to someone she once trusted who is willing to destroy her café, her reputation, and maybe even her life to keep their secrets hidden.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2025
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December 25, 2025
Sunflowers, Secrets, and Murder by Hope Quinn is a cute and cozy mystery that is easy to enjoy. The story follows Stella as she starts a new life in the small town of Willowberry with her bulldog, Rex. There is a sense early on that Stella has a mysterious past, which adds extra intrigue to the story.
The cast of recurring characters is small, making it easy to get to know everyone well in the short book. From the slightly annoying friend to the nosy reporter and the flirty sheriff, each character feels distinct and fun. The small town setting, light tone, and steady pacing make this a great pick for cozy mystery fans.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
The cast of recurring characters is small, making it easy to get to know everyone well in the short book. From the slightly annoying friend to the nosy reporter and the flirty sheriff, each character feels distinct and fun. The small town setting, light tone, and steady pacing make this a great pick for cozy mystery fans.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 26, 2025
Sunflowers, Secrets & Murder is a cute and cozy mystery. It starts out with the town gathering for the Sunflower Maze and finding the body of a man. Stella ends up being the number 1 suspect after news gets out about how the guy was murdered. As the story continues, it becomes clear that Stella has a secret past. Not only is she a muder suspect, she also has a stalker that is determined to keep her quiet.
This series is meant to be read in order. With the help of her bull dog, Rex, Sheriff Ben, and her very dramatic friend, Rose, they are able to solve the murder case. Finding Stella's stalker flows into the next book. ARC
This series is meant to be read in order. With the help of her bull dog, Rex, Sheriff Ben, and her very dramatic friend, Rose, they are able to solve the murder case. Finding Stella's stalker flows into the next book. ARC
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