Pumpkin Spice and Peril: a Small Town Fall Bakery Cozy Mystery With Cat October Oven Mystery

Rosie Brennan loves everything about October in Harvest Hollow—the crisp autumn air, the colorful leaves, and especially the endless opportunities to bake her famous pumpkin spice treats at The Harvest Moon Bakery. But when the town’s most difficult resident storms into her shop accusing her of stealing a family recipe, Rosie’s peaceful fall season takes a dark turn. The public argument is witnessed by half the town, and within twenty-four hours, her accuser is found dead with a slice of what appears to be Rosie’s cake wrapped in her distinctive bakery packaging. Suddenly, Rosie finds herself as the prime suspect in a murder investigation.With the local sheriff convinced of her guilt and an arrest looming, Rosie has no choice but to investigate the murder herself. Teaming up with her best friend Tessa, hardware store owner Hank, and her perceptive assistant Shirley, Rosie begins unraveling a web of small-town secrets, long-held grudges, and dangerous deceptions. Her grumpy gray Persian cat Cobweb proves to be an unlikely ally with his uncanny ability to sense when someone is lying, though his habit of sitting on important evidence is less helpful. As Rosie digs deeper, she discovers that the victim had enemies all over Harvest Hollow, each with their own reasons for wanting her dead.Racing against time to clear her name before the sheriff makes an arrest, Rosie must navigate suspicious business partners, bitter rivals, and buried secrets while keeping her beloved bakery running. In a town where everyone knows everyone, the killer could be anyone—and they’ve already proven they’re willing to destroy an innocent life to protect themselves. Can Rosie sift through the lies and find the truth before she loses everything she’s worked three generations to build? Join Rosie and Cobweb in this cozy mystery full of autumn charm, delicious baked goods, and a puzzle that will keep you guessing until the very end.