Duck Disaster

Someone else's happily ever after. Anne's biggest case yet. And a sheriff who is making it very hard to concentrate.

The Brandywine Inn is finally getting its moment in the spotlight. Denver's most beloved morning TV hosts have chosen Anne's cozy Victorian inn for their live televised wedding, and all of Carolan Springs is buzzing with excitement. For Anne and her partners, it is the celebrity boost they have been dreaming of -- millions in exposure, a packed guest list, and cameras pointed straight at everything they have worked so hard to build.

Then the chaos begins. Disgruntled neighbors, backbiting bridesmaids, shady wedding vendors, and industry rivalries sharp enough to cut a wedding cake. And the inn's resident ducks, utterly indifferent to the production schedule, cause magnificent mayhem at every possible moment.

When what looks like a terrible accident turns out to be cold-blooded murder, the fairy tale tips straight into a nightmare. With the whole state watching and the inn's reputation hanging in the balance, Anne has never been under more pressure. And with the handsome Sheriff Carson closer than ever -- warm, steady, and looking at her like she might just be worth the wait -- she is starting to wonder if someone else's wedding might be pointing her toward something of her own.

In this delightfully romantic and twisty cozy mystery, you'll find:

• A live TV wedding that goes gloriously, catastrophically wrong

• Resident ducks with zero respect for anyone's production schedule

• Backbiting bridesmaids and shady vendors with secrets to hide

• The Brandywine Inn finally in the spotlight -- for all the wrong reasons

• Anne and Sheriff Carson heating up in ways that have nothing to do with the case

• The most romance in the whole Carolan Springs series -- the slow burn is finally, gloriously catching fire

• Clean, wholesome mystery with zero "blushes," big heart, and twists that'll leave you reeling

Perfect for readers who love:

• Cozy mysteries with Hallmark vibes

• Romance-forward cozy mysteries with a slow-burn payoff

• Cozy mysteries with a midlife female amateur sleuth

• Small-town Colorado settings with quirky, lovable characters

• Wedding mysteries with chaos, heart, and a killer twist

• Grumpy-sunshine romance that finally tips over the edge

• Series books that make you immediately reach for the next one

If you love cozy mysteries with big heart, a slow-burn romance that finally sizzles, and a whodunit you won't crack until the very last page, Duck Disaster is your next obsession. One-click to grab it now -- the cameras are rolling, the ducks are loose, and Anne's heart is no longer entirely her own.

The wedding chaos is over... but Carolan Springs never stays quiet for long. Now the trouble is aimed straight at Anne's best friend. Continue with Fungi Foul Play.

This book was created by a human author who's probably a quirky character in someone's story.

This was originally The Backyard Farming Series. It is now titled The Carolan Springs Mysteries.