In a small town like Pine Hills, reputation counts for a lot. And for reasons that Krissy Hancock canât figure out, someone is trashing hers. Cockroaches in the bookstoreâs coffee, spiteful reviews, vandalismâKrissy is being framed for every bit of bad news around. Her boyfriend, local cop Paul Dalton, is on the case, but before they can source the saboteur, Krissy is in the frame for murder, too.
The murder weapon was a teapot full of Krissyâs favorite spiced chai, and all the local gossips are spilling the tea about her supposed involvement. But the real culprit has a grudge thatâs been simmering for years. And unless Krissy can uncover the truth before the killerâs rage boils over again, it wonât just be her business in hot waterâher life will be on the line too . . .
In a small town like Pine Hills, reputation counts for a lot. And for reasons that Krissy Hancock canât figure out, someone is trashing hers. Cockroaches in the bookstoreâs coffee, spiteful reviews, vandalismâKrissy is being framed for every bit of bad news around. Her boyfriend, local cop Paul Dalton, is on the case, but before they can source the saboteur, Krissy is in the frame for murder, too.
The murder weapon was a teapot full of Krissyâs favorite spiced chai, and all the local gossips are spilling the tea about her supposed involvement. But the real culprit has a grudge thatâs been simmering for years. And unless Krissy can uncover the truth before the killerâs rage boils over again, it wonât just be her business in hot waterâher life will be on the line too . . .