"Texts, Tea, and Tragedy"
Welcome to Bedford, Texas-a quaint small town with charm, community, and murder mysteries?
Synopsis:
Isabel "Bella" Hawkins, an English professor, with a unique ability to perceive details others miss, relocates to Bedford, Texas after a turbulent breakup. Determined to focus on her writing and reconnect with her best friend, Thuy, Bella quickly finds herself embracing the warm-hearted townspeople, including the charming restaurant owner, Azim. Though sparks fly between Bella and Azim, she's hesitant to rush into a new relationship.
Just as Bella begins to call Bedford home, the peace is shattered by two suspicious deaths. Driven by her sense of justice, Bella teams up with Thuy and one of her students, to uncover the truth. The sleuths' relentless quest for answers uncovers decades-old secrets and threatens to change everything they thought they knew about their town and its inhabitants.
The novel's gripping plot unfolds and leads her to an unconventional friendship with Kamar, a misunderstood local artist. As Bella gets closer to uncovering the truth, she realizes that saving Kamar may come at a high price-unearthing the town's hidden secrets and facing the danger that lurks within. This cozy mystery is a guaranteed roller coaster of tears, fears, and laughter.