Passing Thru: A Cozy Mystery with Romance

The Grace Harper Cozy Mysteries with Romance Series Book 1

Passing Thru
A Cozy Mystery with Romance • The Grace Harper Cozy Mysteries with Romance Book 1

She thought she was just passing thru. But the truth had other plans.

Grace Harper, a former FBI agent with a past she’d rather forget, travels the Midwest with her loyal bluetick hound, Duke. She keeps to back roads, small towns, and a quiet life lived out of her old Ford pickup—until she lands in Willow Creek, Illinois, and finds herself pulled into a case she can’t ignore.

A beloved diner has gone up in flames, and a young chef is being blamed for arson. Grace knows what it looks like when someone’s railroaded, and her instincts scream that the story doesn’t add up. Soon she’s tangled in small-town secrets, suspicious motives, and lies that stretch from the mayor’s office to the back alley of the diner. And when she crosses paths with Ethan Cole, the steady, clear-eyed fire chief, sparks of attraction complicate the investigation even further.

Passing Thru is a cozy mystery with romance that blends clever whodunit twists with heartwarming character moments. With red herrings at every turn, a slow-burn love story that simmers beneath the surface, and Duke’s antics adding charm along the way, this is the perfect small-town escape for fans of clean, comforting mysteries.

You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

• Former FBI agents turned small-town sleuths
• Clean, page-turning mysteries with no gore or profanity
• Slow-burn, closed-door romance with sparks and chemistry
• Small-town settings full of quirky, endearing characters
• A loyal dog who always steals the scene

Warm, witty, and impossible to put down, Passing Thru introduces readers to Grace Harper—a heroine you’ll root for from the very first page.

One-click now to discover the start of a cozy mystery series where justice, heart, and second chances always win.

cute & cozy little story about a small town & its own little story

cute & cozy little story about a small town & its own little story.
small towns as beautiful and lazy paced as they are, their rumor mills run at neck break speed, & sometimes it takes an outsider to see past it all.
plus a floppy eared & opinionated doggo sidekick.
perfect read for a lazy day or to relax before turning in for sleep.