A murder shrouded in secrets. A young man’s future hanging in the balance. A past that refuses to stay buried. When Ainsley Holloway stumbles upon the body of a substitute teacher beneath the high school bleachers, it seems like an open-and-shut case. All evidence points to Justice, a brilliant but troubled student with ties to the victim—and no alibi. But Ainsley’s gut tells her there’s more to the story. In a race against time, Ainsley must unravel a tangled web of lies, hidden histories, and painful truths to clear Justice’s name. But as the investigation draws her deeper into the shadows of the past, she begins to wonder: how far will someone go to keep their secrets buried? Set against the enchanting backdrop of Gooseberry Bay, The Cottage at Gooseberry Bay is a heartwarming mystery series about friendship, family, hope—and the unbreakable bonds forged in life’s darkest moments.