Hearts of Deceit
(2024)(The second book in the Whispering Pines Mystery series)
A novel by Beatrix Woodley
During Whispering Pines’ Valentine’s Festival, the quaint town is filled with charming decorations, bustling stalls, and festive cheer. But when the town’s wealthiest resident is found murdered in historian Vivian Cross’s Victorian mansion, the celebration turns chilling. Determined to uncover the truth, Vivian dives into a tangled web of century-old secrets linked to her family and the powerful Aldridge legacy.
With her spirited Jack Russell, Pip, retired detective Milo, and tech-savvy cousin Ellie by her side, Vivian unearths cryptic messages, hidden scandals, and a past that refuses to stay buried. As another murder shocks the town near the square, it’s clear someone is desperate to keep Whispering Pines' darkest secrets hidden.
Will Vivian solve the mystery before another life is claimed? *The Heart of Deceit* is a must-read cozy mystery brimming with suspense, small-town intrigue, and twisty turns that will keep you guessing!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
With her spirited Jack Russell, Pip, retired detective Milo, and tech-savvy cousin Ellie by her side, Vivian unearths cryptic messages, hidden scandals, and a past that refuses to stay buried. As another murder shocks the town near the square, it’s clear someone is desperate to keep Whispering Pines' darkest secrets hidden.
Will Vivian solve the mystery before another life is claimed? *The Heart of Deceit* is a must-read cozy mystery brimming with suspense, small-town intrigue, and twisty turns that will keep you guessing!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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