Part of Cedar Cove, book 4
First published 2005
Cedar Cove still reels from the shocking death at the Thyme & Tide bed-and-breakfast. Bob Beldon discovers the victim was Max, a man from his Vietnam days, but Bob has no clue why Max came to town or who wanted him dead. The mystery deepens as residents try to piece together what happened. Meanwhile, life moves forward in other ways. Jon and Maryellen plan their wedding while Olivia returns from her honeymoon only to face new problems. Grace finds herself with multiple suitors vying for her attention, forcing her to decide which man deserves her heart. The murder investigation casts a shadow over these personal dramas, reminding everyone that danger can strike even in their peaceful coastal community. As secrets from the past collide with present hopes, the people of Cedar Cove must navigate both love and loss while seeking answers to a deadly puzzle.
Genres: romance, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Cedar Cove, Thyme & Tide Bed-and-Breakfast
Period: Vietnam War
384 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Mira Books