An Unputdownable Lila Jennings Cozy Mystery

When plans for a beloved Maplewood festival are interrupted by the suspicious death of the town's infuriating and not so beloved mayor, florist Lila Jennings once again finds herself entangled in something far more sinister than wilting petals. Armed with a sharp mind, an eye for symbolism, and her mischievous rescue cat, Clementine, Lila digs into a trail of coded bouquets, town secrets, and long-buried grudges.

Florist Lila Jennings is up to her elbows in roses, ribbon, and runaway nerves as the town's Wedding in Blooms Festival kicks off: lace-draped tents, celebrity wedding planner Janine Frost calling the shots, and hundreds of eager brides-to-be filling Main Street. Then the screams start. Janine collapses at the cake table, and suddenly the festival's dream date turns deadly. With the police scrambling and half the vendors harboring grudges against the sharp-tongued planner, suspicion blooms fast.

When prize ribbons turn deadly, one florist must sniff out the truth before she’s next. Lila Jennings expected long days, wagging tails, and friendly competition at New York’s prestigious dog show. Not a dead sponsor and her own name tangled in the investigation. When the body is found displayedbehind the scenes, suspicion spreads faster than gossip in a grooming tent. With her floral wire turning up as evidence and rumors threatening her business, Lila can’t afford to sit back and hope for the best.