When mystery author Merry Baker arrives in the charming town of Sugar Falls, she’s expecting a research trip filled with sweet treats and inspiration—not a murder.

But when her new friend, Lila Honeycutt, discovers her ex-boyfriend dead behind her bakery, suspicion quickly turns toward her. With rumors swirling and the police zeroing in on Lila as their prime suspect, Merry knows she can’t stand by and let an innocent woman take the fall.

Determined to uncover the truth, Merry delves into Trevor Wright’s murky past, uncovering bitter business deals, old grudges, and a tangled web of deceit that stretches far beyond Sugar Falls. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes someone is watching her every move—someone who’s willing to do whatever it takes to keep their secrets buried.

With time running out and danger closing in, Merry must use all her sleuthing skills to unmask a killer before Lila’s dreams—and her own safety—crumble like an overbaked fruit flan.