A heartwarming, locked-room cozy mystery filled with decadent desserts, quirky suspects, and a dash of romance—perfect for fans of culinary capers and small-town sleuthing!

Running the Candyland Confections means Emma Marsh is used to whipping up delicious treats and hosting festive events, but a Valentine’s chocolate-making workshop for couples? That was supposed to be simple. Melt some chocolate, spark a little romance, and send everyone home with sweet memories.

Everything was fine until one rogue cake, a busted door, and suddenly, they were trapped inside the community center with no way to call for help. Then, to make matters worse, someone ended up dead.

Now she has to figure out which of the guests is a murderer—all while keeping tensions (and tempers) from boiling over. With a silent husband, a goth assistant, and enough secrets to fill a heart-shaped candy box, this Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be anything but sweet.

The clock is ticking, the suspect list is growing, and if Emma doesn't solve this case soon, she might not be the only one getting burned…

If you love the culinary charm of Joanne Fluke and the small-town intrigue of Ellery Adams, you’ll fall head over heels for this Valentine’s-themed whodunit!