Lavender Thief, The

A laugh-out-loud cozy rom-com with a twist of mystery and a heart full of charm! ?? Foreword Indies Finalist All Stephanie Pierce wanted was a quiet night with her essential oils... not a murder in the hallway and a detective who makes her forget how to breathe. After a long day managing the chaos of her millionaire boss, Stephanie Pierce just wants peace, lavender, and maybe a little control over her perfectly ordered life. Instead, she finds the apartment caretaker dead, her essential oils mysteriously tampered with, and a irresistibly attractive detective determined to keep her safe. Between her nosy neighbors, a thief lurking in the shadows, and her Goldendoodle with terrible timing, Stephanie’s world has officially lost its balance. And as she and Detective Mark Wellborn dig deeper into the case — and into each other’s hearts — she starts to wonder if she was the real target all along. To survive (and maybe fall in love), Stephanie will have to loosen her grip on perfection, trust her instincts, and face a few things that don’t fit neatly on a to-do list — like passion, danger, and God’s sense of humor.