Cassandra Calhoun isn't your average gardener. "Casey" Calhoun's passion for gardening has carried her to President's Park where the White House sits. But when she finds a dead body in a trash can, Casey has to root out a killer before she ends up planted herself. As she delves into the secrets hidden within the petals, you'll be immersed in a web of intrigue, where everyone becomes a suspect and even the most beautiful flowers can hide dark secrets. With its intriguing plot, relatable characters, and witty twists, this book is perfect for fans of mystery novels featuring amateur sleuths and women sleuths. Immerse yourself in a world of secrets and suspense, where Casey's passion for gardening may just hold the key to solving the mystery. "A bright blossom in the garden of cozy mysteries." --Jacklyn Brady, author of A Sheetcake Named Desire Credible characters, a fast-paced plot, and a light look at political life in Washington, D.C., will delight cozy fans. --Publishers Weekly This spunky new romantic suspense series is an obvious pick for readers who enjoy Julie Hyzy's "White House Chef" series (Buffalo West Wing), but also think of gardening mystery series such as Rosemary Harris's (Slugfest). --Library Journal When it comes to gardening, Cassandra "Casey" Calhoun isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. But when it comes to murder, she's not the kind of gal to let any killer get away clean... Casey's passion for organic gardening and eye for detail have carried her into the most important patch of land in America--the President's Park, on which sits the most important home in America: the White House. But while she's readying the final touches on an innovative cultivation program for the First Lady to inspect, she's attacked from behind by an unknown assailant who then disappears. When she comes to, she notices some damaged foliage that leads her and the Secret Service to a dead woman in a trash can. With the biggest opportunity of her life ready to bloom, and all the President's men plowing up her perfect plans, Casey has to dig in and root out a killer before she ends up planted herself... Dorothy St. James lives a charmed life at the beach just outside Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, two slightly needy dogs, and a contemplative cat. She earned her bachelor of science in aquaculture, fisheries, and wildlife biology from Clemson University’s School of Agriculture, graduating at the top of her class. She went on to receive a master of public administration from the University of Charleston with an emphasis on environmental urban planning.