Thanksgiving in Cherry Blossom Bay usually comes with stuffing, small-town drama, and an unhealthy amount of butter—but murder? That's new.

Piper was just looking for a distraction. With her parents off on a surprise cruise and a breakup she's pretending not to care about, saying yes to the town's annual Buttered Turkey Cook-Off felt like something to do. But when a beloved contestant drops dead mid-competition, and the crime scene smells more like thyme than foul play, she and Kitsune are pulled into a mystery that's as messy as a potluck gone wrong.

Now, Piper's juggling sabotaged recipes, family secrets, and more drama than reality television. And Kitsune—equal parts exasperated, evasive, and unexpectedly tender—might be the only one who sees how lost she really feels. Or the only one keeping his own secrets close.

With a killer on the loose and holiday cheer running thin, Piper and Kitsune must work together before someone else winds up carved like a Thanksgiving turkey.

Because in Cherry Blossom Bay, murder always seems to be on the menu.

Perfect for fans of small-town snark, slow-burn chemistry, and cozy mysteries with a Thanksgiving twist.