In the second page-turning novel in the Silver Springs Mysteries, within Fall's beauty lurks deadly deception... Laura Evans has finally found her rhythm in the charming Vermont town of Silver Springs. Managing the General Store café feels like a world away from her high-pressure Boston restaurant career, and she's building genuine friendships with locals like Evelyn, her wise neighbor, and Izzy, the enthusiastic young man who works at Goldenleaf Apple Farm and lights up every room he enters. But Laura's peaceful new life shatters when Vernon Reed, an apple farmer, is found murdered in his garage with a bung hammer—a tool used in cider production. And the weapon turns up covered in Izzy's fingerprints along with one of his distinctive handmade bracelets at the crime scene. But Laura knows the gentle soul who welcomed her to town could never commit murder. Determined to clear Izzy's name, Laura teams up with Evelyn and her café colleague Jasmine to investigate Vernon's final months. But the killer will stop at nothing to protect their carefully constructed lies... This engaging book serves up the perfect blend of mystery and comfort. Every clue unfolds at just the right place, and justice is as satisfying as a refreshing glass of sweet cider.

Her Hometown Welcomed Her Back, But Someone Wanted Her Out... When celebrity chef Rachel Wu returns to her charming Vermont hometown to test recipes for her second cookbook, she expects nothing more than quality time with her mother Evelyn and some peaceful cooking. But when an ambitious selectboard member orchestrates a high-profile pop-up dinner at the local bistro, Rachel’s quiet retreat turns into a culinary nightmare. Renowned food critic Heather Bronson collapses at her table in the middle of Rachel’s signature dish tasting from a severe allergic reaction. With Heather saying Rachel deliberately used peanuts despite knowing about her allergy, Rachel’s career hangs in the balance. Her cookbook deal is suspended, legal action looms, and Silver Springs buzzes with suspicion. But Evelyn Chan isn’t about to watch her daughter’s reputation crumble. As she and Rachel dig deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of professional rivalries, past grudges, and hidden motives among the local restaurant owners—each with their own reason to want Heather Bronson taken down. Mother and daughter must work together to expose the truth before Rachel’s culinary dreams are destroyed forever. A delightfully cozy mystery short story seasoned with family bonds, small-town charm, and just the right amount of culinary intrigue.