Author Description

Murder, mayhem, and homemade apple pie-Dakota Blackwood's recipe for justice. Dakota Blackwood, with her tough exterior and hidden vulnerabilities, flees the tumult of New York City. Seeking refuge, she travels to her family's tired old coastal cottage in Mystic, Connecticut. Instead of solace, she finds herself thrust into a mystery when two locals vanish. To her chagrin, she is the prime suspect. Contending with an inexperienced detective, Dakota, with her unyielding resolve, must prove her own innocence. Amidst a backdrop of quirky locals and unexpected friendships, she navigates the twists and turns of the case with equal parts determination and wit. In this captivating cozy mystery, where laughter mingles with danger, Dakota uncovers more than just clues-she discovers a sense of belonging and a chance at a new beginning. With homemade apple pie, the company of stray cats, and the enigmatic presence of a rugged fisherman, Mystic becomes not just a place of refuge, but a place Dakota might finally call home.