A: Yes! It’s the first full-length novel in the A Willowcroft Cozy Mystery Series set in small-town Michigan. Each book follows mystery writer-turned-sleuth Tammy Rumbelow, recently relocated from Los Angeles, and a lovable ragtag cast of locals—Olivia Huddlestone, local bookstore owner with a genealogy side gig orgiginally from New York; Hazel Temperance, a 75-year-old retired high school teacher and host of the local knitting circle called the Willow-Crafters; Wally, ex-sheriff and a retired Boston homicide detective; Xander, a teenage tech whiz; and Pawlock Holmes, or Lockie, the stray cat adopted by Tammy on her arrival in town.

A: Not at all! The prequel, Bears, Berries & Beginnings, adds some fun background, but Murder, Mystery & Mothers stands on its own with a brand-new mystery to solve.

A: Yes! You can read the eBook for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription, or purchase it on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.

A: It’s a cozy, locked-room mystery with a strong sense of community, formation of a found family, and plenty of twists. Perfect for fans of Only Murders in the Building, Castle, or Agatha Christie-style puzzles—just with more scones.

A: Cozy mystery readers who enjoy multi-generational sleuthing, small-town charm, light suspense, and stories where cats and knitting circle gossip help solve crimes.