Welcome to Dellie's Tea Garden—where the tea is steeped to perfection, the scones are sweet, and murder is most unwelcome.When feared food critic Don Simpson collapses during afternoon tea at Dellie's, all eyes turn to Kellie Sweet and her mother, proprietors of the beloved tearoom. With poisoned lemon curd and a sketchy catering delivery in the mix, their idyllic café is thrust into scandal—and their reputation hangs in the balance.As suspicion simmers and secrets bubble to the surface, Kellie teams up with a gruff former journalist and her quirky assistant Chloe to steep themselves in suspects, uncover shady grant schemes, and expose a killer with a taste for revenge. With the town watching and the teapots trembling, can Kellie clear their names before someone else gets a bitter brew?A charming cozy mystery full of warmth, wit, and twists, perfect for fans of tea, pastries, and clever amateur sleuths.