{"product_id":"murder-on-devils-pond-isbn-9781639107117","title":"Murder on Devil's Pond","description":"\u003cb\u003e2025 LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINEE!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quaint Vermont inn offers idyllic peace–until a body is found  on the property–in this charming series debut, perfect for fans of Ellen Byron and Ellery Adams.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen thirty-three-year-old Hannah Solace returns to her hometown to renovate and reopen the inn she co-owns with her sister Reggie, her mission is to give the old Victorian hotel an entirely new life. She’s even planting pollinator gardens around the inn–native flowers and fruit trees to lure honeybees and houseguests alike. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHannah’s fresh start is stymied by Reggie’s continual interference, unreliable contractors, a check-the-couch-for-coins budget, and townspeople Hannah left behind fifteen years ago. Her main source of camaraderie is Ezra Grayson, an eighty-year-old recluse who lives nearby. After an unsettling conversation with a disgruntled Ezra, Hannah is horrified to discover him dead on her property later that day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEzra had always had plenty of people to complain about, especially locals trying to force him out of his property for its prime real estate. As buzz around town grows after his death, Hannah finds herself on the short list of suspects. Hannah starts digging and quickly discovers that secrets lurk beneath the charming surface of the town she once again calls home.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMurder on Devil’s Pond\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN MEMORIAL AWARD NOMINEE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Past secrets and present problems combine in a character-driven cozy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This new cozy series is sure to be appreciated by fans of Victoria Gilbert and Mary Daheim.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ayla Rose's debut mystery, \u003ci\u003eMurder on Devil's Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, is an exquisitely divine cozy! Highly intriguing from cover to cover, it is a great summer read. This novel contains all the attributes that I look for in a cozy. This one is perfection.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGumshoe Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The pacing is perfect, the sleuthing is practical, and the ensuing action keeps the pages flowing. \u003ci\u003eMurder on Devil’s Pond\u003c\/i\u003e is a winning debut that promises to have more murderous guests checking in at the Hummingbird Hollow B\u0026amp;B in the future.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“More plot twists than a Disneyland roller coaster.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers will fall in love instantly with this story . . . I highly recommend adding this book to your to be read pile.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun [novel], with interesting characters, an easy-to-read story and a cute dog named Moose.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[I]ntriguing and suspenseful tale . . . I enjoyed this book and look forward to more adventures with Hannah and her friends.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDru’s Book Musings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ayla Rose has penned an enchanting first in series with tips for the garden, vivid imagery, a cozy New England setting, and likeable characters who will keep you coming back.”\u003cbr\u003e—Kathi Daley, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In\u003ci\u003e Murder on Devil's Pond\u003c\/i\u003e, Ayla Rose has created a delightful blend of family drama, suspense, and community where old secrets bloom alongside the sweet scent of pollinator gardens. A must-read for anyone who loves a cozy mystery with a touch of botanical charm.”\u003cbr\u003e—Jennie Marts, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Take the Honey and Run\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ayla Rose’s \u003ci\u003eMurder on Devil’s Pond\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating start to a new mystery series. Featuring well-developed characters, an intriguing mystery, and a vivid evocation of its Vermont setting, this book captures the reader’s attention from page one. Highly recommended for those who enjoy books with sophisticated plotting, deep characterization, and immersive setting and atmosphere. Readers will be looking forward to the next book in the series as soon as they finish this one.”\u003cbr\u003e—Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library, Booklovers B\u0026amp;B, and Hunter and Clewe mystery series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With an intriguing plot, plenty of town secrets, and greedy players fighting for an inheritance, \u003ci\u003eMurder on Devil’s Pond\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a mystery that's sure to please and entertain readers.”\u003cbr\u003e—Bailee Abbott, author of the Paint by Murder mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I loved this beautifully-written, quintessentially New England story of the joys and challenges of family life, small-town living, and personal growth. Bonus, there’s a twisty murder that needs solving.”\u003cbr\u003e—Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries\u003cb\u003eAyla Rose \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and lawyer who lives in the Green Mountains of Vermont. 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