Brown's Grounds Mystery Series

The victim had no shortage of enemies… and if she isn't careful, she'll be next.   Monica Brown's grandfather always used to say that home is where the heart is. So when she inherits his old estate, she ditches her unsuccessful big-city life and starts fresh in a quaint and quiet country town. From the moment she arrives, she falls in with a fancy and charismatic estate owner who introduces himself as Forest – but Monica makes a shocking discovery when she finds his dead body the very next day.   Teaming up with local cop Nathan and determined to find the culprit, Monica realizes that this will be no cut-and-dry case – Forest was a known playboy, and that almost everyone in town had a reason to want him dead. As the list of suspects grows and the clues appear to lead her in circles, Monica struggles to balance her investigation with her dream of opening a coffee van business.   And after somebody vandalizes her truck, it quickly becomes clear that the murderer has her in their sights – and that if she isn't careful, she'll be next…   Can Monica unravel the murder of Forest Millman? Or will she be driven out of town and forced to abandon her dreams?

When Monica Brown swaps city chaos for the quaint charm of Millpond and her cozy coffee truck, she never imagines serving up a side of murder with her morning coffee. But that's exactly what happens when she discovers the body of reclusive author Priscilla Montegrove, thrusting Monica into the role of Millpond's newest—and most reluctant—amateur detective.   With the help of the enigmatic Sheriff Nathan Thomas, Monica brews her way through a maze of clues, secrets, and betrayals that run deeper than the town's roots. As they unravel the mystery together, Monica learns that solving Priscilla's murder involves more than just her detective instincts—it challenges her heart and soul. Millpond, with its picturesque facade, harbors dark secrets, and Monica is determined to bring them to light.   Join Monica on her journey to solve Millpond's most perplexing case—before the killer decides her next pour is her last.