Vanilla Vendetta (A Penny Hawthorne Cozy Mystery—Book 2)

"A great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VANILLA VENDETTA: A PENNY HAWTHORNE COZY MYSTERY (BOOK #2) is the second book in a new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five star reviews! Penelope "Penny" Hawthorne, an herbalist with a knack for creating unique teas, travels to exotic locations worldwide to source only the best and rarest herbs and roots. But when an aromatic tea blend for a Venetian masquerade ball becomes Penny's latest commission, she never expects to pour over clues in a murder case. When the host of the ball is found dead amid the revelry, Penny steeps herself into the investigation, navigating through a labyrinth of masked suspects—and brewing romance—to uncover the truth. Dive into the charm of the Penny Hawthorne series, a cozy mystery filled with clever humor and captivating quirkiness that transports you to far-flung locales. Combining comedic elements with emotional depth and surprising twists, this series promises to introduce you to a delightful new hero who's set to capture your affection and captivate you well into the night. Future books in the series are also available! "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can't wait to start book two!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friendships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐