Buried Secrets Never Stay Buried for Long. Family ties, death and lies... Sometimes murder hits way too close to home. Melissa Beckett thought hosting a funeral would be a solemn occasion. Instead, it becomes the beginning of one of the strangest mysteries of her life. When her best friend, Echo, asks to hold a family memorial gathering at the charming bed and breakfast Missy owns with her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, she's more than happy to help. But from the moment the mourners arrive in Calgon, Florida, Missy senses something isn't quite right. The funeral guests are an unusual bunch. Some are secretive. Some are suspicious. And a few are downright unsettling. Then a shocking discovery turns the somber gathering into a full-blown investigation when it becomes clear that something important is missing from the deceased. As accusations fly and old family wounds are ripped open, long-buried secrets begin to surface, revealing a tangled web of deception, resentment, and greed. What should have been a time of mourning quickly spirals into chaos. With tensions escalating and danger lurking beneath every polite conversation, Missy finds herself once again drawn into a mystery that strikes far closer to home than she'd like. Alongside Chas and her loyal friends, she must untangle decades of family drama, hidden motives, and carefully guarded lies before someone else gets hurt. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes that some people will do anything to protect their secrets. Even commit murder. Can Missy uncover the truth before tragedy strikes again? Or will the secrets surrounding the funeral claim another victim? Filled with heartfelt moments, unforgettable characters, seaside charm, delicious desserts, and twist-filled suspense, this captivating cozy mystery takes readers on an emotional journey through family, friendship, and the pursuit of justice. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, culinary cozy mysteries, cupcake shop mysteries, amateur women sleuths, bed and breakfast mysteries, beach town mysteries, family secrets mysteries, clean whodunits, small-town murder mysteries, and character-driven mystery series. Because sometimes the most dangerous secrets are the ones shared by family.
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