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When the Lilac Bay Festival rolls into town, it brings the scent of blooming flowers on the breeze, tasty treats, and the highly anticipated Queen of the Bay contest. What it does not bring is murder. But unfortunately, someone didn't get the memo.

Maddie was planning to enjoy the festival with extra sprinkles and zero drama. Instead, she finds herself knee-deep in small-town secrets after a pageant judge turns up dead. With contestants polishing their smiles and sharpening their claws, Maddie and her best friend Chloe decide it's time to investigate.

Maddie's husband, Detective Noah Grayson, is officially in charge of the investigation and unofficially comparing notes with his wife. As they work the case from different angles, the suspect list quickly fills with ambitious contestants, jealous rivals, and more than a few people with secrets they'd rather keep buried.

With small-town secrets, fierce competition, and a queen-sized mystery, this cozy whodunit proves that in Lilac Bay, even the sweetest festivals can turn deadly.