Welcome to the Cozy Corgi, a charming little bookshop nestled in the heart of Estes Park, where the shelves are stacked high with mysteries and the town’s secrets are only a page away.

For Winifred “Fred” Page, who’s come for start fresh with her corgi, Watson, the bookshop was meant to be a sanctuary, a quiet place to escape life’s complications and settle into small-town life alongside her lovable, free-spirited mother, Phyllis, and her ever-eccentric stepfather, Barry.

But Fred’s dreams of a peaceful opening day are shattered when she discovers a body in the bookshop’s kitchen—and her stepfather is the local police’s number one suspect.

Determined to clear Barry’s name, Fred dusts off her sleuthing skills, diving headfirst into the quaint, beautiful mountain town of Estes Park. But as she meets her new neighbors—shopkeepers, artists, and a few shady locals—she soon realizes there are secrets in Estes that might be better left to rest.

Now, with a police sergeant breathing down her neck and clues leading her and Watson in unexpected directions, Fred is about to discover just how dangerous her charming new town can be.

Perfect for fans of Lucy Connelly and Ellie Alexander, Cruel Candy blends small-town intrigue with a cast of quirky, lovable characters, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.

(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for delectable lemon bars.)