Going home again… Can be murder. When Lanie Kerrigan returns to quaint and cozy Driftwood Harbor, Alaska, she only wants two things: to breathe new life into her late mother’s seaside bistro and rental cabins and to find a measure of peace after too many years spent away at college and in the career that she left behind. But when a violent storm lashes the coast and the body of one of her guests is discovered, her hopes for peace are dashed. Suddenly, the quiet harbor town is awash with gossip, suspicion, and secrets long buried. The bistro’s regulars whisper theories over coffee, casting accusing glances in Lanie’s direction, and even the charming state trooper assigned to the case may be holding more back than he lets on. Drawn into the investigation against her better judgment, Lanie uncovers tangled histories, hidden debts, and a darker side of Driftwood Harbor that she never imagined. And when another discovery shakes the town to its core, Lanie must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her mother’s legacy and her own future. Cozy, atmospheric, and brimming with small-town charm and delectable food descriptions, this first book in a new series is the perfect mystery for readers who love their whodunits served up hot, with the soft wuffs of a loyal dog, and a tide of clues waiting to surface.