Scones and Secrets

A cozy tea shop. A town full of secrets. And a murder no one saw coming. When Maeve Hart leaves behind her high-stress career as an event planner, she believes she has found the perfect fresh start in Harborwick—a charming coastal town where gossip flows as freely as tea and everyone knows your name. Her dream is simple: run a cozy tea shop, serve warm scones, and finally enjoy a quieter life. But Harborwick doesn't do quiet. During an elegant charity bridal tea, one of the town's most powerful women collapses moments after sipping her drink. What should have been an afternoon of lace, pastries, and polite smiles turns into a murder investigation—and Maeve's tea shop becomes the center of it all. With no detective's badge but a sharp eye for people and patterns, Maeve finds herself pulled into a mystery steeped in social politics, hidden agendas, and perfectly mannered deceit. Years of managing demanding clients have taught her how to read a room, spot forced smiles, and recognize when something—or someone—doesn't belong. As the investigation unfolds, Maeve discovers that danger in Harborwick doesn't shout. It whispers. It offers help. It pours tea with steady hands. Between bridal committees, charity events, and a town desperate to protect its image, Maeve must uncover the truth before she becomes the next convenient target. Because in Harborwick, the most dangerous motives are wrapped in courtesy—and the deadliest secrets are served warm. Scones and Secrets is a cozy mystery filled with charming small-town vibes, amateur sleuthing, gentle humor, and a slow-burn suspense that simmers beneath the comfort.