When autumn arrives in Maplewood Hollow, the air smells of cinnamon, cider, and secrets. Claire Bell loves running her café, Hearthstone , especially during the Fall Festival. Between pumpkin bread in the oven and lattes topped with cinnamon swirls, it should be her favorite time of year. But when a local developer collapses at her patio table, after reaching for the café’s spice shaker, Claire’s peaceful world is turned upside down. Now the small-town barista finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. With the café’s reputation on the line and whispers of poison in the air, Claire teams up with her best friend Ivy (bookstore owner and professional gossip collector) and the town’s steady detective, Caleb Marsh. Together, they’ll sift through a swirl of suspects. Everyone has a motive. Everyone has something to hide. And someone in Maplewood Hollow has turned a cozy festival into the perfect cover for murder. Filled with warm drinks, small-town charm, and a dash of slow-burn romance, The Pumpkin Spice Secret is the perfect cozy mystery for fans of autumn nights, clever sleuths, and pumpkin spice everything. Curl up with your favorite mug, this mystery is brewing.