De Daffodil herberg: Kan de ontluikende liefde tussen Morgan en Will de zoektocht naar de waarheid doorstaan, of zullen geheimen hen uit elkaar drijven? (Cinnamon Falls Book 2)

Cinnamon Falls #2

by R.L. Killmore, Nikki Greveling (Translator)

A 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 has arrived in Cinnamon Falls, and the annual Daffodil Jubilee, hosted by the town's charming Daffodil Inn, is in full swing.

Morgan Taylor, who is reluctantly helping her parents host the event, wishes she could be spending the day celebrating with her best friend Nia or daydreaming about Will, the dangerously hot single dad she can’t get out of her head.

As the Jubilee draws to a close with the twilight Petals and Promises dance, Morgan finds herself swept into the moment she’s long dreamed of when Will asks her to dance.

But it’s not long before the lustful evening air is shattered by a bloodcurdling scream. A guest is found dead at the centre of the inn’s garden maze, and whispers ripple through the Murder.

With the town threatening to close the Daffodil Inn for good, Morgan must solve the mystery before her family are forced to leave and gratefully accepts Will’s offer to help.

Can they uncover the truth before it’s too late, or will their search for answers only end in heartbreak?

Tropes
* Single dad
* Amateur sleuth
* Love triangle
* Flawed victim
* Who hurt you?
* Small town setting

Genres: Romance, Crime, Mystery, Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Contemporary

320 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 3, 2026

About the author

R.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.

source: Amazon

Reviews

[Bianca Stanciu]

3,5⭐️/5⭐️

[Cláudia Oliveira]

3.5 ⭐️ Gostei muito e foi muito viciante! Só senti que arrastou um bocado, porque íamos a 70% +/- do livro e tínhamos poucos avanços e pistas sobre o caso… era a única coisa que mudava!

De resto, um mistério de small town angustiante e viciante! O romance entre o Will e a Morgan foi muito fofinho e slow burn autêntico 🥹🫶🏼

[Sabina_bere]

Tale serija mi je pa kar luštna.😄 Tudi ta zgodba vsebuje ravno pravšnji koktejl romance in detektivke za odklop, njen najbolj šibek del pa je razplet, ki bi bil lahko bolj dodelan.

[Amanda Almén]

Döden på Daffodil Inn överraskade mig! Jag brukar bli lite uttråkad av cosy crime men den här hade både fart, spänning och värme. Jag tror jag uppskattar att den största vikten lades på själva mordet: karaktärerna jobbade mer med lösningen av det än med det relationella. Hade det varit större del kärlekshistoria och bara ett mord i bakgrunden hade jag tyckt sämre om den.

Vi följer två karaktärer: Morgan, vars föräldrar äger Daffodil Inn där mordet sker, och Will, som arbetar som trädgårdsmästare på området. De är båda på väg in i en relation tillsammans när mordet sker och deras världar skakas om på olika vis. Wills dotter Angel är nära sammankopplad med den gamla damen som hittas mördad och hennes teckningar och kryptiska meddelanden är en bidragande faktor till att mordet nystas upp. Jag älskar sånt! Slutet är minst lika rafflande som i vilken deckare som helst och jag slår nöjt ihop boksidorna efteråt. En cosy crime med fokus på crime - helt i min smak.

[Corina]

2.5
Morgan are maturitatea emotionala a unei lingurite. Orice neintelegere minora este tratata ca un eveniment catastrofal, iar comunicarea pare sa fie un concept complet strain pentru ea. Drama queen este putin spus.
Will este atat de dispus sa isi ceara scuze pentru orice incat ma mira ca nu si-a cerut iertare si pentru schimbarile climatice.
Politia este complet inutila. Noroc cu consatenii bagaciosi, experti in barfe si investigatii dupa ureche, care reusesc sa rezolve cazul. Pentru ca de ce ar fi competenti oamenii care sunt platiti sa investigheze?
Plotul is not plotting. Dialogurile sunt stangace, personajele sunt frustrante, iar atmosfera nu compenseaza absolut nimic. Nici macar nu ma pot consola cu ideea ca este o carte de vibe, pentru ca nu am simtit nimic in afara de iritare.

[Phoebe Cook]

All good and fun, until the last few chapters where someone was being held at literal gunpoint after being abducted and the author wrote ‘unalived’ instead of killed. Either censoring (boo), booktokification (boo), bad writing (boo) or ai use (boo) so like 🤷🏻‍♀️

Oh also the main guy was meant to be like drop dead gorgeous but the first time we meet him he’s wearing like slim fit jeans, a tight black shirt, a PURPLE BLAZER and SNAKESKIN BOOTS AND MATCHING BELT. NO. AND A PONYTAIL. HUH.

[Nola]

I predicted the plot and I didn’t feel any chemistry between them.

[Sarah P]

Death at Daffodil Inn is cute in its own cosy‑mystery way, with the murder and mystery adding just the right amount of intrigue to keep the story moving. It’s sweet rather than intense, and the romance woven through it fits that tone perfectly - gentle, warm, and not at all spicy, but still satisfying.

Morgan is such a lovely character. A nursery teacher who adores her job and her kiddos, she’s kind‑hearted and steady, even if she’s been unlucky in love and hesitant to put herself out there again. Will, a single dad to Angel, handles his crush on Morgan with real respect - waiting until Angel is no longer in her class before making any kind of move. It’s thoughtful, patient, and exactly the kind of behaviour that makes you root for him.

Together, Morgan and Will find themselves drawn into solving the murder of Ms Eleanor, Angel’s new best friend. Their teamwork and growing connection make the mystery feel even more engaging.

A sweet, lightly suspenseful romance with charming characters and a cosy small‑town mystery at its heart.

[Erika]

A cosy whodunnit, set in Cinnamon Falls and following on from the first novel, although can be read as a standalone.
Lighthearted and good to curl up with for a feel good romance, alongside a murder in the style of Midsummer Murders or Death in Paradise.

[karla_bookishlife]

Death at Daffodil Inn is a cosy mystery romance and is the second book in the Cinnamon Falls series by R. L. Killmore (a pen name for Necole Ryse).

In the small town of Cinnamon Falls, Morgan Taylor returns home to help her family run the charming Daffodil Inn during the town’s lively spring festival. Between guests arriving, events to organize, and the pressure to make everything perfect, she’s already got plenty on her plate. But the festive atmosphere is shaken when a guest is found dead on the inn’s grounds.

With the town buzzing and suspicion spreading, Morgan gets pulled into uncovering what really happened. As she starts asking questions, she realizes that even in a close-knit community, people can be hiding more than they let on.At the same time, Morgan is navigating complicated feelings for Will, a kind but guarded single dad, which adds a layer of emotional tension alongside the mystery.

The story blends a light, cosy tone with intrigue; focusing on friendships, small-town dynamics, and a growing romance as Morgan works to uncover the truth before the situation spirals further.

[Cloe]

The amount of cliched sentences was hard to stomach for me. Also I dont't think that the plot makes any sense: rezoning doesn't force you to sell anything, and can't imagine rezoning being so specific that an inn and a spa are not in the same category.

[Lisa (Two Bookish Brits)]

Death at Daffodil Inn brings us back to Cinnamon Falls and another murder mystery is upon us.

We first meet Morgan in book one of the Cinnamon Falls series and she intrigued me and she’s just as intriguing in this one.

Morgan is reluctantly helping her parents at the Daffodil Inn getting ready for the festivities but things take a turn when a dead body turns up in the Inn’s garden Maze.

Will the local landscape Gardner is designing the maze for this years festival so when the body is found he needs answers. Will was such a sweet and lovely dad, his relationship with his daughter was so adorable. I loved that the author gave depth to this character and showed his past.

Morgan and Will work together to try and figure out what happened and it’s fun watching them do so.

I loved the whole community and how close everyone is. The characters are easy to love and I can’t wait to see who gets a story next.

R.L. Killmore created an intriguing cozy mystery with a whole lot of small town charm. It’s fun, it’s tense and it’s been a joy to read.

[Jess Quinn]

Death at Daffodil Inn 🌼💛

The wrong season, seeing as I am feeling very autumnal 🍁

A cosy whodunnit mystery, set in small town Cinnamon Falls. Like with the first book in the series, the author does write atmosphere well. Cinnamon Falls has a nostalgic, quirky, lovable charm to it, with spring flowers, delicious food and a slow mystery to solve.

I did enjoy reading the relationship between Will and his sweet daughter Angel, but I didn’t find myself caring too much for Morgan or the relationship between her and Will. There were quite a few clues sprinkled throughout, but it was enjoyable to read along all the same.

I also don’t know if this was just my reading experience, but there were some slightly uncomfortable parts, commenting on women’s lack of cooking skills, and women’s weight.

Overall, a sweet, fast-paced, cosy mystery 🧡

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[heleenethebookaholic]

This is the second book in the Cinnamon Falls series.

I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about this series. I really like the atmosphere, and the setting of the town is really charming. I also enjoy that the mystery isn't too intense — sometimes that's exactly the kind of book you need! With all its cosy vibes, I think this series would make a perfect fall read.

I didn't really care for the romance, if I'm honest. I just didn't see much chemistry between Morgan and Will, and their relationship didn't add much to the story for me. There's also something about the writing style that doesn't quite work for me, although I can't put my finger on exactly what it is.

Overall, it was a decent mystery, and I'd recommend it if you're looking for an easy, cosy read ✨️📖

[Meg]

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.

[chenaey ౨ৎ]

my rating: ★★★★☆

aesthetic: 🌼👧🏽🍂🔪☕️🎧🌿💇🏽‍♂️🏨🪻👩🏽‍🏫

There’s something about a small-town mystery wrapped up in a budding romance that is so easy to get swept into, and Death at Daffodil Inn delivered plenty of that cosy, springtime charm. With the Daffodil Jubilee in full swing, a beautiful inn setting, a suspicious death and a variety of characters, this was an enjoyable addition to the Cinnamon Falls series.

Morgan finds herself caught up in a mystery when a guest is discovered dead in the inn’s garden maze, and what starts as an attempt to protect her family’s inn quickly turns into a much bigger investigation. The mystery kept the story moving, and there were enough twists and suspicious characters to make me question who could actually be trusted.

One of my favourite aspects was the small-town atmosphere. Cinnamon Falls has that cosy, slightly quirky charm that makes you want to curl up with the book and stay there for a while. The Daffodil Jubilee also added such a fun backdrop to the mystery, and I loved how the celebrations contrasted with the darker events unfolding behind the scenes.

And then there’s Will! The chemistry between him and Morgan was definitely one of the highlights for me. Their relationship has that friends-to-lovers tension I always enjoy, and I liked seeing them work together while their feelings continued to develop. That said, I did find myself expecting a little more romance than the story ultimately delivered. Considering how prominently the romantic tension is teased, I would have loved more time devoted to Morgan and Will actually exploring their relationship.

The mystery itself was entertaining, although I did manage to guess the villain fairly early on. While that took away some of the suspense for me, I still enjoyed seeing how everything unfolded and watching the pieces eventually come together.

Overall, Death at Daffodil Inn was a cosy, entertaining mystery with a charming small-town setting, intriguing secrets and just enough romance to keep things interesting. While I would have loved a little more romance and a more unpredictable reveal, I still had a great time returning to Cinnamon Falls.

[Matteja LV]

Knjiga me je pritegnila, všeč mi je bil poudarek na romanci, se mi je pa potem na zadnji tretjini branje malce ustavilo, je trajalo kar dolgo, da sem jo prebrala. Ni imela veliko zapletov, ena taka cozy mystery, veliko likov, tudi iz 1. dela knjige se vrne.

[Jenny E.]

En helt okej fortsättning i serien. Denna gång var jag lite mer med på att allt inte är vad man tror än första gången.

Betyg 2,5 av 5

[Gerty]

ik hou van dot soort verhalen. Het leest lekker weg, zit een beetje spanning in
en ook nog een love story

[Tara McLean]

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

[Ruth Haigh]

A new romance , a dead body and a seven year old sleuth. Plenty of plot twists - but enough clues so the reader can solve the mystery. Looking forward to the next book out this summer.

[Maarian]

3.75⭐️
Kuulasin seda audioraamatuna, sobib kenasti kiireks ja mõnusaks suviseks lugemiseks.
Väikelinna olustik, natuke mõrvamüsteeriumit, sassis suhteid ja armastust.

[Tasha Cutts]

3.5 ⭐️

[Živilė]

This took me quite some time. I was thinking of DNFing way too much, the book is cute, romance was average, mystery was a decent one

[Lydia Kealy]

3.25 🌟

[Sanne Alma]

Het evenwicht tussen romantiek en misdaad is perfect; een cozy crime! Ik kijk alvast uit naar het derde deel wat in januari verschijnt.

[Devika]

De Daffodil herberg is het tweede deel in de Cinnamon Falls serie van R.L. Killmore. Ik was weer erg benieuwd naar deze cosy murder mystery en kon dan ook niet wachten om in dit boek te duiken. Maar wat zal dit verhaal zijn lezers gaan brengen?

De Daffodil herberg is als standalone te lezen, maar sluit ook goed aan op Cinnamon Falls. Waar de romance in Cinnamon Falls afleidend was, was deze in De Daffodil herberg perfect door het verhaal heen geweven. Ook is er in dit boek meer ruimte voor een murder mystery doordat de dader veel langer geheim blijft.

Lees nu mijn volledige recensie op mijn blog Boekensteeg

[Saskia]

Goed begin van de vakantie met dit ontspannende tweede deel in de suspense romance serie Cinnamon Falls!

[Marijke Bogaerts]

Dit is een suspense romance, en ik vond het heerlijk om te lezen! Ik hou uiteraard van een fijne roman, maar deze had dus een spannende twist. Het is leuk om zelf mee te speuren doorheen het boek en te ontdekken wie de moordenaar is. En op het einde werd het best nog spannend! Maar er zijn ook genoeg romantische en grappige momenten. En er zijn tal van leuke personages in het gezellige dorpje. Ik heb erg genoten van dit boek!

[Francesca Medici]

Il libro mi è piaciuto tantissimo: è un giallo misto ad un romanzo, un’ottima lettura leggera estiva!