Christmas in Juniper Junction means snowy streets, twinkling tinsel...and a mystifying murder. When jeweler Lilly Carlsen opens her shop on Black Friday, she’s ready to deck the halls and ring up sales. Instead, she finds a crime scene—and a corpse. Before you can say “naughty or nice,” another murder shocks the small town, and this time the whispers of suspicion, swirling faster than snowflakes in a blizzard, are squarely aimed at Lilly. Is it simply a coincidence that her ex-husband is back in town, or is there more to his sudden reappearance than meets the eye? With the police circling and danger creeping closer, Lilly must untangle a web of secrets before the killer strikes again. Because if she doesn’t find the truth soon, this Christmas could be her last. Grab a mug of hot chocolate and curl up with this fun, twisty read that’ll keep you guessing. Recipes included! Praise for Secrets of Hallstead House: "Thank you, Amy, for taking me to a new place and allowing me to imagine." From Phyllis H. Moore, reviewer Praise for The Ghosts of Peppernell Manor: "If you're a fan of ... novels by Phyllis A. Whitney, Victoria Holt, and Barbara Michaels, you're going to love The Ghosts of Peppernell Manor by Amy M. Reade." From Jane Reads. Praise for House of the Hanging Jade: "House of the Hanging Jade is a suspenseful tale of murder and obsession, all taking place against a beautiful Hawaiian backdrop. Lush descriptions of both the scenery and the food prepared by the protagonist leave you wanting more." From The Book's the Thing Praise for House of the Hanging Jade: "I definitely see more Reade books in my future." From Back Porchervations. Praise for The House on Candlewick Lane: "As in most gothic novels, the actual house on Candlewick Lane is creepy and filled with dark passages and rooms. You feel the evil emanate from the structure and from the people who live there ... I loved the rich descriptions of Edinburgh. You definitely feel like you are walking the streets next to Greer, searching for Ellie. You can feel the rain and the cold, and a couple times, I swear I could smell the scents of the local cuisine." From Colleen Chesebro, reviewer Praise for Highland Peril: "This is escapism at its best, as it is a compelling mystery that whisks readers away to a land as beautiful as it is rich with intrigue." From Cynthia Chow, Kings River Life Praise for Murder in Thistlecross: "Amy Reade's series has a touch of gothic suspense, always fun, and this particular entry has the extra added attraction of the old Clue board game (later a movie that was equally delightful) wherein the various suspects move around the castle and the sleuth has to figure out who killed who, how and where." From Buried Under Books Amy M. Reade is the USA Today bestselling author of Secrets of Hallstead House, The Ghosts of Peppernell Manor, and House of the Hanging Jade, all standalone Gothic mysteries. She has also written the Malice series, consisting of three contemporary mysteries set in the United Kingdom (The House on Candlewick Lane, Highland Peril, and Murder in Thistlecross). Ms. Reade is a former attorney living in New Jersey. She loves to read, cook, and travel.