I Need A Hero

The Good Chef Mysteries

A missing friend. A seaside town full of secrets. A chef who won’t stop until she uncovers the truth.

When a close friend vanishes on the Oregon Coast, restaurateur and former detective Lily Good feels that familiar pull back into sleuthing. By day, Lily keeps The Good Chef humming—chopping, stirring, and serving comfort on a plate. By night, she follows a trail of half-truths, anonymous tips, and small-town whispers that all point to something much bigger than a simple disappearance.

As tides shift and loyalties waver, Lily teams up with her detective boyfriend, Lance Phillips, to sift fact from rumor. But the closer she gets, the more she realizes this case reaches into places powerful people would rather keep hidden—and that the next person to go missing could be someone she loves.

I Need A Hero is a warm, twisty culinary cozy mystery set on the misty Oregon Coast—perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander, Mia P. Manansala, and Joanne Fluke. Expect mouthwatering kitchen moments, community heart, and a satisfying, clue-driven reveal.

What you’ll find inside:

• Small-town secrets & a determined amateur sleuth
• Foodie vibes from a bustling coastal restaurant
• A slow-burn romance threaded through the mystery
• Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language

Dive into Pine Grove today—then try to solve the case before Lily does.