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Uncorked Confections
Book 4 coming October 20, 2026
A baking competition. A recipe for disaster. And a secret someone is willing to kill to protect.
When Summer Mills hosts a baking competition, Clara Alderton is ready for sweet treats, friendly rivalry, and the usual small-town chaos. But when the competition takes a dangerous turn, it becomes clear that someone has brought more than sugar and spice to the festivities.
As Clara, Tinley, and Victor start asking questions, they uncover suspicious connections, hidden business dealings, and a trail that stretches far beyond Summer Mills. And when Sophie finds herself caught in the middle, solving the mystery becomes more than Clara's latest investigation—it becomes personal.
With Detective Brent McEwen once again trying to keep Clara from getting in over her head, the group must untangle a web of secrets before someone else gets hurt.
Because in Summer Mills, even the sweetest celebration can hide something deadly.
Uncorked Chaos
Book 3
A prestigious dog show. A murdered judge. And enough sabotage to make Best in Show the least of anyone’s worries.
When Summer Mills hosts the Northern Crown Canine Invitational, Clara Alderton expects pampered pooches, over-the-top owners, and plenty of drama—especially with Victor determined to turn Hank into a show dog.
She doesn't expect one of the judges to turn up dead.
Soon, the competition is unraveling. Dogs are being sabotaged, a prized pup goes missing, and everyone seems to have a reason to want someone else out of the running. The deeper Clara, Tinley, and Victor dig into the increasingly bizarre world of competitive dog shows, the more they discover that beneath the perfectly groomed coats and shiny trophies are grudges, secrets, and motives that have nothing to do with ribbons.
With Detective Brent McEwen trying to solve a murder while keeping Clara out of trouble—and Hank blissfully unaware that anything unusual is happening—Clara will have to separate petty rivalry from something far more dangerous.
Because in Summer Mills, even a dog show can turn deadly.
Uncorked Justice
Book 2
A judge is dead. A case is closed. But what if the real killer is still out there?
When Judge Langston Greer is found dead at his desk, the official cause is ruled a heart attack. Case closed—until Clara Alderton starts asking the wrong questions.
The more she digs, the more she realizes that Judge Greer had secrets—ones that certain people would kill to keep buried. As she follows a trail of deception, shady deals, and whispered threats, it becomes clear that Greer’s death wasn’t as natural as it seemed. And when another body turns up, Clara and her friends find themselves racing against time before the killer strikes again.
With Victor, Tinley, and a reluctant Detective Brent McEwen in tow, Clara is determined to uncover the truth. But in a town like Summer Mills, justice comes with a price. And some secrets? They’re worth killing for.
Uncorked Murder
Book 1
A small-town fundraiser. A shocking murder. And a fresh start that's about to get very complicated.
When Clara Alderton leaves city life behind to open a wine bar in the charming town of Summer Mills, she's ready for a quieter life, new friends, and a much-needed fresh start.
Murder wasn't part of the plan.
When a fundraiser at the local theater ends with a body, Clara finds herself drawn into an investigation filled with small-town secrets, suspicious neighbors, and more questions than answers. And the closer she gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes that someone in Summer Mills has something worth hiding.
With her friends beside her—and Hank, her enormous Newfoundland, never far away—Clara is determined to find out what really happened.
Because her new hometown may be charming, but someone in Summer Mills is a killer.