Vine Entrapment

A wedding cozy mystery novella

Wedding bells, family secrets, and murder—Shelby Hart’s biggest case yet hits dangerously close to home.

Shelby Hart is finally ready to walk down the aisle again—this time with the right man, one who won’t leave her stranded at the altar. But happily-ever-after takes a back seat when her own mother becomes the prime suspect in a shocking crime. As if wedding planning weren’t stressful enough, another murder rocks the Shady Acres Retirement Community, forcing Shelby to put her brand-new PI license to the test.

Determined to prove her mother’s innocence, Shelby dives headfirst into a case tangled with secrets, lies, and small-town scandal. To make things even more complicated, her witty grandmother offers a mysterious “gift” as payment for solving the crime—one Shelby can’t collect until the truth comes out.

With her quirky crew of friends, eccentric family members, and a fiancé caught between wedding plans and police tape, Shelby must balance romance, danger, and sleuthing like never before. Perfect for fans of lighthearted cozy mysteries with humor, family drama, and a touch of romance, this installment proves that love and murder are a match made in Shady Acres.