The Scent of Scandal (A Connecticut Suburbs Mystery Book 1)
By Kelli Fudge
A glamorous spa. A secret buried in steam. A small-town journalist with a golden retriever who won’t stop digging for the truth.
Caroline Meadows returns to Maple Falls, Connecticut, seeking peace and a fresh start in her late aunt’s cozy cottage—alongside her loyal golden retriever, Sherlock. But when the town’s beloved spa owner is found dead in the aromatherapy room, tranquility gives way to trouble.
The police suspect a tragic accident. Caroline suspects something far more sinister.
As she uncovers scandals simmering beneath the surface—from blackmail and betrayal to a secret scent subscription—Caroline finds herself at the center of a mystery as polished as the spa’s marble floors. With Sherlock’s nose leading the way, she must outwit a killer before the trail goes cold.
Perfect for fans of small-town whodunits, clever dogs, and fearless female sleuths, The Scent of Scandal is the start of a fresh, feel-good mystery series.
A glamorous spa. A secret buried in steam. A small-town journalist with a golden retriever who won’t stop digging for the truth.
Caroline Meadows returns to Maple Falls, Connecticut, seeking peace and a fresh start in her late aunt’s cozy cottage—alongside her loyal golden retriever, Sherlock. But when the town’s beloved spa owner is found dead in the aromatherapy room, tranquility gives way to trouble.
The police suspect a tragic accident. Caroline suspects something far more sinister.
As she uncovers scandals simmering beneath the surface—from blackmail and betrayal to a secret scent subscription—Caroline finds herself at the center of a mystery as polished as the spa’s marble floors. With Sherlock’s nose leading the way, she must outwit a killer before the trail goes cold.
Perfect for fans of small-town whodunits, clever dogs, and fearless female sleuths, The Scent of Scandal is the start of a fresh, feel-good mystery series.