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Book Details
Cozy Mystery
9th in Series
Setting – Connecticut
Publisher : Beyond the Page Publishing
Publication date : May 28, 2026
Print length : 238 pages
Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1966322577
ISBN-13 : 978-1966322573
Digital
Publication date : June 16, 2026
ISBN-13 : 978-1966322566
ASIN : B0H2797BZQ
When the local garden club president is killed, food blogger Hope Early will have to dig through the clues to catch a killer . . .
The Jefferson Garden Club’s annual plant sale is just around the corner, but Hope Early and other members of the club are more focused on the garden restoration project at Ambrose House. The gorgeous landscaping promises to help return the stately old house to its former glory, but rumors are surfacing of unexplained delays and exorbitant costs. Then the club’s president is found dead amid signs of foul play, and Hope can’t ignore the uneasy feeling that the victim was silenced for something she knew about the renovations.
Certain that the solution to the murder is tied to the garden project and the club’s recent financial struggles, Hope begins to go through their books and uncovers more than mismatched numbers. A tangle of transactions points to an intricate embezzlement scheme, but before she can weed out who’s behind it, a local reporter chasing the same story is killed. It’s clear now that someone is dead-set on keeping the truth buried, and Hope will have to unearth a vital piece of evidence before the killer decides it’s time to bury her as well . . .
Includes mouthwatering recipes!
Sarandipity’s Character Interview – Hope Early
Describe yourself.
I’m a food blogger, cookbook author, and apparently an unwilling magnet for murder investigations. I live in Jefferson, Connecticut, where life is usually filled with recipes, community events, and coffee dates with friends… until someone turns up dead.
What makes you laugh?
It’s more like who. My sister Claire. She has a way of saying exactly what everyone else is thinking. And honestly, some of the small-town gossip in Jefferson can be unintentionally hilarious.
Are you afraid of anything?
Absolutely. I’m afraid that one day my curiosity is going to land me in real trouble. Ethan reminds me of that all the time. I’m also afraid of letting down the people I care about.
Do you have a special talent or gift?
I can usually tell when someone is hiding something. Also, I make a pretty amazing blueberry crumb cake.
Do you have a secret?
I pretend I’m perfectly calm and organized most of the time, but before every blog event, class, or cookbook appearance, I get nervous.
Tell us about your family.
My sister Claire is one of the most important people in my life. We’re very different, but we’ve always been there for each other. Our parents live in Florida. Family in Jefferson also extends beyond blood relatives. Friends and neighbors become part of your everyday life here.
Who is the most important person in your life?
That’s hard to answer because there are several people I couldn’t imagine life without. Claire and Ethan are at the top of the list. They keep me grounded, even when I’m chasing clues I probably shouldn’t be chasing.
What is your most embarrassing moment?
There have been too many to count. There was that viral video of me wielding a gigantic candy cane decoration at someone who I believed was a murderer. If you want the full story behind that particular moment of humiliation, you’ll have to read The Corpse Among the Carolers.
What do you do for fun?
Cooking and baking are at the top of the list, even when I’m not working on recipes for the blog. I also love wandering through the shops in Jefferson, catching up with friends over coffee, and curling up with a good mystery novel.
If you could change anything about your life, what would it be?
I’d love for murder investigations to stop finding me. But honestly, even with all the chaos, I’m grateful for the life I have in Jefferson and the people around me.
Tell me about your author.
Debra is constantly putting me in dangerous situations and then expecting me to figure my way out of them. Apparently, running a food blog and trying to enjoy small-town life in Jefferson isn’t enough excitement for her. But I will say this, she gives me great
friends, delicious food, and just enough coffee to survive the chaos.
Do you like the way they write you?
I do. She gives me mysteries that keep me guessing, wonderful friends, and a community I love being a part of. Of course, she occasionally puts me in dangerous situations, but I have to admit, I do enjoy solving a good mystery. Life in Jefferson would
be a lot quieter otherwise.
Author Details
Debra Sennefelder lives and writes in Connecticut, where she lives with her family and slightly spoiled Shih Tzu. An avid reader across a range of genres, mystery fiction is her obsession. Her interest in people and relationships is channeled into her novels against a backdrop of crime and mystery. She’s the author of the Food Blogger Mystery series and the Resale Boutique Mystery series. When she’s not writing, she’s either baking or reading. To learn more, visit her on the web at www.debrasennefelder.com
Food Blogger Mysteries
If you love cozy mysteries with a foodie twist, the Food Blogger Mysteries are for you. Follow food blogger Hope Early as she juggles baking, blogging, and uncovering secrets in the charming town of Jefferson, Connecticut. Each book delivers:
- Amateur sleuthing with humor and heart
- Recipes from Hope’s kitchen
- Small-town friendships (and rivalries!)
- Seasonal settings — from Halloween to Christmas
Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, Jenn McKinlay, Ellie Alexander, and Peg Cochran, this series combines delicious food with puzzling whodunits.
Author Links
Website: https://debrasennefelder.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebraSennefelderAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debrasennefelder/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17010346.Debra_Sennefelder
Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Kobo
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
June 8 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
June 9 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT
June 9 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
June 10 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
June 11 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
June 12 – Reading Is My SuperPower – AUTHOR GUEST POST
June 13 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW
June 14 – Christa Reads and Writes – SPOTLIGHT
June 15 – Sarcastically Yours, Jen – SPOTLIGHT
June 15 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
June 16 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST
June 17 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
June 17 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
June 18 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
June 19 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
June 20 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
June 21 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW, AUTHOR GUEST POST
June 22 – Melina’s Book Blog – REVIEW
Giveaway
Prize – $25.00 Amazon Gift Card
