Murder in a Lavender Daze By Daryl Wood Gerber
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Emma Brennan always knew that her idyllic California hometown of Carmel-by-the-Sea would be the perfect place to open her very own spa. The success of her Aroma Wellness Spa, gift shop, and café has proved her right. But while the business is located in the Courtyard of Peace, Emma finds herself privy to events that are far from serene—like murder . . .
With its soothing décor and tempting treatments, customers are flocking to Aroma Wellness for more than just facials and massages. Lately, Emma has been booking private events, from spa parties to bridal showers and birthdays. Next on her calendar is something really unique: A “Happily Divorced” party.
After eight years of marriage, Addison Lacey is divorcing her husband, whom she claims convinced her he was Mr. Nice Guy when he was really Mr. Controlling Guy. To kick off her journey toward becoming a better version of herself, Addison wants to celebrate, bigtime. Her wealthy mother, Gianna, a former model turned difficult diva, is footing the bill. . . . But when Emma goes to Gianna’s home to pick up the final payment, she and Addison find her dead in her bed amid the aroma of lavender, with an herbal-infused pillow from the party nearby.
Soon, Addison is a prime suspect. But Emma knows there are plenty of others Gianna rubbed the wrong way, including her soon-to-be ex-son-in-law. Once again, with the help of her cousin, her nana, and her trusted Birman cat, Vivi, Emma is determined to sniff out a killer—whether the police like it or not . . .
About Author
Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning and nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, Aroma Wellness Mysteries, Fairy Garden Mysteries, and Cookbook Nook Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she penned the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes suspense novels, including the well-received Accidental Murder, The Son’s Secret, Girl on the Run, and the popular Aspen Adams trilogy. Daryl has published a standalone Christmas romance, Hope for the Holidays, and her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. Fun Tidbit: as an actress, Daryl appeared in “Murder, She Wrote.” She loves to cook, garden, read, and walk her frisky Goldendoodle. Also, she has been known to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
My Thoughts
Murder in a Lavender Daze by Daryl Wood Gerber. The story is centered around all the shenanigans happening in and around the Aroma Wellness Spa, gift shop, and café, which is owned by Emma Brennan. Aroma Wellness Spa had all sorts of spa services, such as facials & massages. A very spiritual place with the talk of fairies stopping by, the use of crystals to enrich their lives, and the use of sage to cleanse the space. Seems like a tranquil, relaxing place to book a massage at. Emma also held private parties at the spa; she had a booking to host a spoiled rich lady’s newly divorced party for a local lady named Addison. The party was being paid for by her wealthy parents. When Emma & the daughter Addison went to Emma’s mother’s home to collect the rest of the payment. They found Addison’s mother, Gianna, dead in her bed with the scent of lavender in the air. Gianna, like the daughter, had a reputation of being a snot, so it made it hard for them to narrow it down to who might want to hurt her. In this book, how the main character and her friends would try to figure out who did it had me chuckling at times. This wellness retreat was the hot spot for more than just relaxation. Make sure you read it to find out who killed Addison’s mother & why.
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