Keeled Over at the Cliffside
Book 1 in the Saltcliff Inn Cozy Mystery Series
Gilmore Girls meets Murder, She Wrote in this fast-paced culinary cozy (with a dog you'll want to adopt yourself!)
In the charming seaside town of Saltcliff, Dahlia Vale's life is about to take a dramatic twist. Leaving her monotonous job as a defense contractor, Dahlia inherits her late sister Daisy’s cozy inn and her spirited niece, Diantha. But Saltcliff holds more than new beginnings; it hides whispers of past loves, local feuds, and a string of suspicious deaths.
With her loyal service dog, Taco, by her side, Dahlia uncovers secrets Daisy left behind. The quaint Saltcliff Bed & Breakfast becomes the center of these mysteries, linking a controversial local chef's death to Daisy’s secretive gardening. As Dahlia delves deeper, aided by Detective Owen Sanderson, she untangles a web of betrayal, blackmail, and hidden motives—all while serving perfect morning scones.
Join Dahlia, Diantha, and Taco in this cozy culinary mystery, where every character has a story, and the truth is as layered as a well-baked pastry.
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Taco, everyone’s favorite character in the Saltcliff Inn Mysteries, is based on Nancy’s dog, Charlie Taco. Though Nancy’s dog doesn’t sniff out allergens, he is extremely skilled at sniffing out treats, sounding very intimidating whenever the UPS man comes to the door, and also at receiving snuggles.
Meet Nancy
Nancy Stewart is a USA Today bestselling author (as Delancey Stewart). She grew up reading Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie, and loves the idea of weaving a crafty puzzle with words for readers to figure out! She writes from Colorado where she lives with her family and her best friend, English Lab, Charlie Taco.