When mystery author Merry Baker arrives in the picturesque town of Lakewood Falls, she expects to indulge in research for her next book—not stumble into a real-life crime scene.

But when the town’s most notorious landlord, Gregory Stone, is found dead in an alley, suspicion falls on Fiona LeClair, the talented pâtissière who had been battling Gregory’s ruthless rent hikes.

Determined to prove her new friend’s innocence, Merry begins sifting through the secrets lurking beneath Lakewood Falls’ charming facade. As she untangles a web of deceit, powerful investors, and a mysterious figure who doesn’t want her asking questions, Merry realizes that the killer will do anything to keep the truth buried.

With time running out and the town’s sweet reputation on the line, can Merry uncover the real culprit before Fiona’s dreams—and freedom—crumble like an overbaked macaron?