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The Lemon Tart Secret: A Standalone Coastal Cozy Mystery
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 16 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A beautiful coastal town. A deadly secret. And a recipe someone would kill to protect.
In Gull Harbor, the scent of fresh lemon tarts and the sound of waves rolling against the docks make summer feel almost perfect. At Sunnyside Patisserie, Piper Sullivan is preparing for the town's beloved Summer Solstice Festival, a celebration of local traditions, delicious treats, and the stories that bind a community together.
But when Victor Sterling is found dead, the festival takes a shocking turn.
Suddenly, old rivalries, buried resentments, and a long-running dispute over a family orchard threaten to destroy Gull Harbor's peaceful reputation. The clues lead Piper toward a forgotten piece of local history: Adelaide Marsh's recipe box, a collection of handwritten recipes that may hold a secret someone desperately wants to keep hidden.
As Detective Cole Hunter investigates, Piper begins to realize that the sweetest-looking details can conceal the darkest motives. A suspicious timeline, conflicting accounts, and a trail of secrets leave more questions than answers.
Who wanted Victor silenced? What really happened to the orchard's original promise? And how far will someone go to keep the truth from coming to light?
In a town where everybody seems to know everybody else, trusting the wrong person could be the most dangerous mistake of all.
THE LEMON TART SECRET is a standalone coastal cozy mystery filled with small-town intrigue, bakery charm, family secrets, suspicious suspects, and a puzzling murder to unravel.
Settle in with your favorite drink and discover whether the truth can finally rise to the surface before another secret is buried for good.
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