Apple Crisp Murder

Fame, Obsession, and a Killer in the Shadows.
Isn't it funny how attractive people...
Sometimes attract trouble?
Life in the sleepy beachside town of Calgon, Florida is about to get a whole lot more exciting.
When Melissa Beckett and her husband, Detective Chas Beckett, welcome a glamorous celebrity guest to their charming bed and breakfast, the entire town is buzzing with excitement. Between curious locals, eager fans, and nonstop attention, Missy quickly discovers that hosting a superstar comes with plenty of challenges.
Then the threats begin.
What starts as a few unsettling incidents soon escalates into a frightening pattern of harassment. Someone has become dangerously obsessed with the famous guest, and their behavior is growing more alarming by the day.
No one takes the situation more seriously than Spencer Bengal.
The Becketts' loyal handyman and head of security is immediately captivated by the beautiful celebrity and finds himself determined to keep her safe. But as the stalker's actions become increasingly unpredictable, Spencer realizes the danger may be far greater than anyone imagined.
When shocking secrets come to light and a deadly crime rocks the community, Missy and Chas find themselves racing against time to identify the person lurking behind the threats before obsession turns into tragedy.
As suspects multiply and tensions rise, the investigation uncovers a tangled web of jealousy, fame, hidden agendas, and dangerous fixation. With a killer potentially hiding in plain sight, protecting their guest may become the most challenging case the Calgon crew has ever faced.
Can Missy, Chas, and Spencer uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will the darkness following their famous guest claim another victim?
Packed with coastal charm, beloved characters, delicious desserts, heartwarming friendships, and pulse-pounding suspense, this cozy mystery serves up a thrilling blend of celebrity drama and small-town intrigue.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, culinary cozy mysteries, cupcake shop mysteries, amateur women sleuths, beach town mysteries, celebrity mysteries, bed and breakfast mysteries, clean whodunits, small-town murder mysteries, and character-driven mystery series.
Because sometimes the brightest stars cast the darkest shadows.