Murder is on the menu in this deliciously suspenseful cozy mystery!

When celebrity chef Vincent Moreau arrives at the Heartwood Haven Food Festival, herbalist Liv Pomeroy sees it as the perfect opportunity to showcase her handcrafted sage-infused products. But her hopes turn to horror when Moreau collapses face-first into his plate after tasting her creation.

As suspicion falls on Liv and her herbs, she discovers that Moreau had a severe sage allergy—information conveniently omitted from the festival planning. With her reputation and freedom at stake, Liv must uncover who really wanted the arrogant chef dead.

The suspect list is longer than a gourmet tasting menu:

• Sophia Chen, whose restaurant was nearly ruined by Moreau's scathing review

• Dylan Parker, Moreau's mistreated assistant recently cut from his will

• Gabriela Santos, the rival chef whose festival slot Moreau stole

• Charles Blackwood, the developer with questionable food safety protocols

With threatening messages appearing on her phone and her beloved herb garden vandalized, Liv knows she's getting too close to the truth. Aided by her enigmatic cat Mr. Darcy and colorful friend Jasmine Moon, can Liv identify the killer before she becomes the next victim?

Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Joanne Fluke, and Lucy Burdette, this second installment in the Heartwood Haven series serves up small-town charm with a side of murder.

Grab your copy today and savor every twist and turn in this perfectly seasoned mystery!