Saltcliff Mysteries, book 1: Keeled Over at the Cliffside Nancy Stewart2024

Gilmore Girls meets Murder, She Wrote in this fast-paced culinary cozy (with a dog you'll want to adopt yourself!)


In the charming seaside town of Saltcliff, Dahlia Vale's life is about to take a dramatic twist. Leaving her monotonous job as a defense contractor, Dahlia inherits her late sister Daisy's cozy inn and her spirited niece, Diantha. But Saltcliff holds more than new beginnings; it hides whispers of past loves, local feuds, and a string of suspicious deaths.


With her loyal service dog, Taco, by her side, Dahlia uncovers secrets Daisy left behind. The quaint Saltcliff Bed & Breakfast becomes the center of these mysteries, linking a controversial local chef's death to Daisy's secretive gardening. As Dahlia delves deeper, aided by Detective Owen Sanderson, she untangles a web of betrayal, blackmail, and hidden motives-all while serving perfect morning scones.


Join Dahlia, Diantha, and Taco in this cozy culinary mystery, where every character has a story, and the truth is as layered as a well-baked pastry.