Smoke and Mirrors

By Laura Bradford

Smoke and Mirrors is the eighth book in the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley fiction series. Hannah Prentiss is touched by the belated birthday luncheon her church women's group throws in her honor, complete with thoughtful and charming gifts! When Hannah opens an unlabeled box, she questions who it's from--especially when she finds a beautifully crafted creamer inside, eliciting a shocked reaction from her friend, police department receptionist Vanessa Lodge. Vanessa explains that the creamer is a piece from a unique set of pottery dishes that her grandmother made by hand--and that it is also one of two pieces that went missing decades ago. Who could have anonymously gifted the creamer to Hannah? And what happened to the matching sugar bowl? Hannah is determined to find the answers for Vanessa's sake as well as her own. But as long-held secrets begin to reveal themselves, she wonders if some answers are best left in the past. About the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley Series Welcome to the Hot Spot...where the food is fresh and the mysteries are delicious! After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot--a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner aren't the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams! What you'll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries: The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town life Faithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit community Clean, wholesome stories Intriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasure With warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965859240
• ISBN13: 9781965859247
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Guideposts