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A Streamside Murder

Before the muffins. Before the murders went public. There was one very suspicious Tuesday in Maple Cove that nobody talks about — until now.

🫖 Inside the Novella

One new innkeeper. One gossip-loving best friend. One dog with a nose for murder.

What You'll Discover

The Maple Leaf Inn was meant to be Amelia Hartford’s refuge, instead, it’s a crime scene. Her faithful dog Bailey unearths a dead man by the stream, and with him, a tangle of Maplewood’s secrets. Every guest, neighbor, and even the mayor hides something. With BFF, Lila’s chatter, Bailey’s instincts, and Amelia’s own determination, the hunt for truth begins. But the closer she comes to the killer, the closer the killer comes to her – she has to solve this before she is the next victim. 

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A Refuge Turned Crime Scene

The Maple Leaf Inn was meant to be Amelia Hartford's fresh start. Instead, it's a crime scene — and she's right in the middle of it.

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Bailey's Nose for Murder

Her faithful dog Bailey unearths a dead man by the stream — and with him, a tangle of Maplewood's darkest secrets.

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Everyone Hides Something

Every guest, neighbor, and even the mayor has something to hide. Amelia, Lila's gossip, and Bailey's instincts are all she's got.

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Solve It Before It's Too Late

The closer she comes to the killer, the closer the killer comes to her. She has to solve this — before she becomes the next victim.