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Welcome to Westcott, Arizona. A small town that's forever known for its Cactus and Cowboys! It's here where Maisy Bransky's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a quirky bookshop from her beloved Great-Aunt Jo. The giant saguaro cactus out front named Siggy, shelves filled with rare books, and the possibility of a small coffee shop inside seem like the perfect recipe for a peaceful life. However, tranquility is shattered when Jo's archnemesis, the notorious local troublemaker Homer Kimball, is found dead near her bookshop. As the gossip mill starts churning, Maisy becomes the prime…mehr

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Welcome to Westcott, Arizona. A small town that's forever known for its Cactus and Cowboys! It's here where Maisy Bransky's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a quirky bookshop from her beloved Great-Aunt Jo. The giant saguaro cactus out front named Siggy, shelves filled with rare books, and the possibility of a small coffee shop inside seem like the perfect recipe for a peaceful life. However, tranquility is shattered when Jo's archnemesis, the notorious local troublemaker Homer Kimball, is found dead near her bookshop. As the gossip mill starts churning, Maisy becomes the prime suspect, thanks to a heated argument she had with the victim about the death of Great-Aunt Jo. Homer claimed that Maisy's aunt got what she deserved, sparking another round of fights just before the tragic event. Determined to clear her name, Maisy embarks on a journey to unravel the mysteries hidden within the dusty shelves of Aunt Jo's bookshop. With the help of a rescued Frenchie named Ollie, a mysterious old cowboy, and unexpected allies like a quirky cactus enthusiast, Maisy discovers cryptic messages, hidden compartments, and a secret diary that hints at Aunt Jo's enigmatic past. As Maisy delves deeper, she uncovers a forged will, a lost treasure map, and a series of red herrings that lead her to suspect everyone from Aunt Jo's best friends, The Fearsome Foursom, to the local pirate. The small town's Wild West charm becomes the backdrop for a thrilling investigation, complete with unexpected twists, suspicious alibis, and confrontations in the unlikeliest of places. In a race against time, Maisy must navigate through the town's annual Christmas celebrations, a brewing feud between families, and a growing attraction with the grandson of the murdered man. With the support of her friends and the town rallying behind her, Maisy must not only find the real killer but also decide the fate of Aunt Jo's beloved bookshop. Can Maisy solve the mystery, unearth the secrets of the past, and prove her innocence? Join Maisy on this cozy, suspenseful journey where the Wild West meets small-town charm, and the pages of Aunt Jo's bookstore hold the key to redemption and discovery.
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Jennifer Hendricks has a variety of experiences that have led up to this point in her writing and publishing career. Most notable are her two pen names - Jenna Hendricks and J.L. Hendricks. J.L. is a USA Today bestselling author who writes clean Science Fiction and Fantasy, while Jenna writes Contemporary Christian romances that feature hunky cowboys who still believe in God, family, and country. When she's not busy trying to take over the clean publishing world, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Usually while drinking coffee and ingesting pounds and pounds of chocolate! Actually, her main pursuit is finding the best chocolate in the universe - everything else is just to help her find the best creamy goodness an Earthbound human can find!If you enjoy the same, then check out her books here, or go to https://jennahendricks.com/ to see a complete listing of everything she has available.If you join her mailing list, she'll send you a free book, or two, or maybe even more.