Partners in Lime

In this cozy mystery, tea sommelier and amateur sleuth Everly Swan must find who wanted a waverider permanently wiped out and prove her friend's innocence. It all seems to be smooth sailing for Everly Swan. The island of Charm, North Carolina is hosting tons of fun summer events, her iced tea shop is a hit, and best of all, she's finally dating the handsome Detective Grady Hays. But their romantic bubble bursts when tragedy strikes: a surf-pro is found murdered on the beach, killed with a theater prop. Grady follows the evidence, all of which points to Matt, Everly's EMT friend and one-time fling. As Grady does his job, so does Everly her unofficial chef-turned-sleuth-job, that is. She's determined to clear her friend's name but the arrival of a fancy new teashop and The Town Charmer, a gossip blog determined to rock the boat, complicates things. As Everly tries to keep rumors at bay and investigate the murder (and her new tea rival), the killer leaves a message in the sand . . . The sixth book in Bree Baker's popular Seaside Cafe Mystery series, Partners in Lime hits all the sweet spots an ideal cozy beach read, perfect for fans of Laura Childs and Kate Carlisle. Includes recipes straight from Everly's kitchen!