When Jasmine Nazari leaves behind her high-pressure New York career to take over her late uncle’s catering business in small-town Briar Hollow, she dreams of buttercream and second chances—not bloodstains.
But her very first event, the mayor’s daughter’s engagement party, ends in chaos when Liam—the arrogant fiancé everyone loves to hate—is found shot beside her catering van.
Suddenly, Jasmine’s new beginning looks like a recipe for disaster.
Suspicion falls fast. Rival caterer Barbara Hooks, who lost many clients to Jasmine’s uncle, was seen smirking at the party. Gavin Patel, the mayor’s hot-tempered son, argued with Liam that very night—and his family has plenty to protect.
With gossip spreading like wildfire, Jasmine must clear her name.
Allying with her are her trouble-sniffing mutt, Mango and Michael, a sly ex-journalist whose banter sparks as much friction as chemistry. The deeper they dig, the more danger closes in.
To save her business—and her life—Jasmine must unmask the killer before her fresh start turns fatally sour.
