The Secret in the Sandcastle: A Cozy Mystery of Beach Towns and a Buried Crime
Some secrets wash ashore with the tide...

The grand opening of the Serenity Springs Spa & Wellness Retreat was meant to be a peaceful affair. But tranquility turns to terror when a high-profile investor—famous for his cutthroat business tactics—is found dead in the salt cave therapy room. The cause: a lethal dose of a rare essential oil mixed into his personalized aromatherapy blend. The prime suspect is the spa's head aromatherapist and owner, Chloe Sage, who very publicly threatened the investor after he tried to force her out of business. To save her dream and clear her name, Chloe must untangle a web of deceit as twisted as a knotted muscle. With help from her intuitive poodle, Zen, and a charming naturopath with a hidden agenda, Chloe uncovers a list of suspects who all visited the spa that day. From blackmail and corporate espionage to secret identities and a past tragedy someone will kill to keep buried, the peaceful facade of Serenity Springs hides deeply troubled waters. Can Chloe find the killer before the grand opening becomes a permanent closing?