Death at Daffodil Inn

¿ Welcome to Cinnamon Falls! The cosy murder mystery series with a romantic twist, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, The Pumpkin Spice Café and cinnamon buns. ¿ <BR><BR>* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA WHODUNNIT DAGGER 2026 *<BR><BR>After a humiliating breakup in the big city, Nia is retreating to her sleepy hometown of Cinnamon Falls where she can sulk about her life being a mess in peace. When she arrives, the town is gearing up for their annual Fall Fest. People travel from far and wide to bob apples, carve pumpkins, and see the annual Cinnamon King and Queen be crowned. But just a few days before opening night, a shocking discovery is made. A body is uncovered in the local diner, alongside a note: Who will be next? Nia must team up with the eclectic residents of Cinnamon Falls to solve the case, including her tall, dark, and handsome high school ex-boyfriend, Jesse, who she never¿quite¿got over... Can they solve the case before the killer strikes again?<BR><BR>Tropes:<BR>¿ Slow burn<BR>¿ Amateur sleuth<BR>¿ Small-town setting<BR>¿ Serial killer<BR>¿ Childhood sweethearts<BR>¿ Second chance romanceWhat readers are saying...<BR>'A cozy sweet-smelling town full of quirky characters has their peace disrupted by a serial killer... Such a gripping story - a murder mystery worthy of Miss Marple!' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review<BR><BR>'Encompasses all I love in a book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review<BR><BR>'The sweet meets sinister is the perfect autumnal read - think crisp leaves, warm drinks, a whole heap of cinnamon, and a mystery that keeps you turning pages.' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review<BR><BR>'My last fall-themed small town book was a straight up romance, but what I really enjoyed in this one was the addition of a murder mystery.' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review<BR><BR>'Oh. My. Goodness. YES! This book ticked all the right boxes for me ... If you're a lover of small town, second chance romance with a murder mystery and twists aplenty then this book is for you. It's fun, it's sad and it's utterly addicting!'¿¿¿¿¿ reader review

¿ Welcome back to Cinnamon Falls, the town where the bakes are sweet, the secrets are sticky, and the romance is pumpkin spiced. ¿ The Maple Bakery Murder is the third instalment in the must-read Cinnamon Falls series and is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. <BR><BR>Ginger Mills is the new girl in town.<BR><BR>She's ready to start afresh in Cinnamon Falls, focus on herself and bake seasonal sweet treats in her beautifully renovated bakery. Although her infuriatingly handsome contractor, Austin, is already proving an unwanted distraction...<BR><BR>When a body is discovered in her bakery one morning, Ginger's fresh start goes up in smoke and the town begins to gossip. Who is this new girl? Could she be a killer? Only Austin seems to believe in her innocence.<BR><BR>As the connection between them begins to heat up, Ginger and Austin must follow the crumbs and unmask the real killer... before it's too late.<BR><BR>Tropes:<BR>¿ Small-town setting<BR>¿ Grumpy x sunshine<BR>¿ Amateur sleuth<BR>¿ Healing each other<BR>¿ Mysterious past<BR>¿ Animal companion <BR><BR>Readers can't stop talking about The Maple Bakery Murder... (¿¿¿¿¿ star reader reviews)<BR>'A comforting read with just the right amount of mystery and romance'<BR>'It's like a hallmark story with a body'<BR>'A cosy but addictive read'<BR>'A delightful cosy small-town story that has the perfect mix of mystery, hint of romance and drama'<BR>'A cosy mystery and murder back in Cinnamon Falls? Yes please'