When cheese becomes deadly business, one woman must slice through lies to uncover the truth... Laura Evans thought trading her high-stress Boston restaurant career for small-town Vermont charm would bring peace. Instead, she finds herself knee-deep in cheddar and conspiracy when a body turns up at the General Store after a pre-festival cheese tasting ahead of the Summer Cheese Festival. And her boss Maggie is made the prime suspect. The festival is less than two weeks away and with the store's reputation threatened, Laura can't stand by and watch her new life crumble like aged parmesan. With the help of her observant landlady, Evelyn Chan, she discovers beneath the town's picture-perfect surface lies a complex web of rivalries, family secrets, and scandals. And when there's an entire festival's worth of suspects, she must separate friend from foe before it's too late... Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who crave: A relatable amateur sleuth with real-world experience Authentic small-town atmosphere that feels like home Food-focused mysteries with mouthwatering details Gentle suspense with satisfying plot twists Strong community bonds and found family themes Just enough danger to keep you turning pages This deliciously engaging book serves up the perfect blend of mystery and comfort, where every clue unfolds naturally and justice arrives as satisfying as a perfectly aged Vermont cheddar.
