Champagne Murder

A Priceless Secret, A Deadly Canvas, and a Killer Hiding in Plain Sight.
They say life imitates art...
But sometimes the art world can be murder.
Melissa Beckett already has more than enough on her plate.
Between running her thriving cupcake shop, helping manage a bustling bed and breakfast, and keeping up with life in the charming beachside town of Calgon, Florida, the amateur sleuth is looking forward to a little peace and quiet.
Instead, she stumbles upon a murder.
What begins as a chance encounter with a sweet elderly woman quickly pulls Missy into a tangled web of secrets, deception, and danger. When tragedy strikes, Missy finds herself drawn into an investigation where nothing is quite what it seems and every answer only leads to more questions.
As she digs deeper, she uncovers connections to the local art community, hidden rivalries, and long-buried motives that have remained concealed for years. The victim's life was far more complicated than anyone realized, and the list of suspects grows with every clue Missy uncovers.
With Detective Chas Beckett pursuing the official investigation and Missy following her own instincts, the pair soon discover that someone is willing to do anything to keep the truth from being revealed.
Including killing again.
As danger closes in and the mystery becomes increasingly personal, Missy must navigate a maze of lies, betrayal, and carefully crafted appearances. In a world where everyone seems to be hiding something, identifying the killer may be her most difficult challenge yet.
Can Missy uncover the truth before another life is lost? Or will the secrets hidden beneath the surface prove more deadly than anyone imagined?
Packed with seaside charm, memorable characters, delicious desserts, and twist-filled suspense, this fast-paced cozy mystery delivers an irresistible blend of intrigue, friendship, and murder.
Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, amateur women sleuths, beach town mysteries, cupcake shop mysteries, bed and breakfast mysteries, art-themed mysteries, clean whodunits, small-town murder mysteries, and cozy mystery series with recurring characters.
Because every masterpiece has a story... and some stories are worth killing to keep hidden.