Ledgers and Lies — Cheryl Dougan

She bought the café for a fresh start, not a crash course in small-town rivalries.When Cassie Brooks snapped up a picturesque lakeside café in Northern Lights, she pictured peaceful mornings, friendly neighbors, and the biggest mystery being whether to serve blueberry or raspberry scones. But when she discovers a dusty old ledger tucked behind a loose panel, she realizes settling in won't be as simple as perfecting her latte art.With lies brewing, secrets percolating, and someone determined to keep the past buried, Cassie has no choice but to dig deeper.Can she uncover the truth before her grand opening turns into a grand disaster? Or will her future go down the drain before the first pastry is served?Ledgers and Lies, the first book in the Northern Lights Cozy Mysteries series, is a must-read for fans of small-town intrigue, quirky locals, and sleuthing with a side of cinnamon buns. Buy your copy today and step into a town where the coffee is hot, old grudges simmer, and the past refuses to stay forgotten.