Fudge-Laced Felonies — Cynthia Hickey

While transplanting the rosebush her church's handsome greeter, Ethan Banning, inadvertently killed, Summer and Ethan discover a hidden stash of diamonds, a rusty can full of cash, and a bloody gardening glove. This discovery sets Summer and her candy-making aunt on a search for a killer.



As Summer gets closer to the truth -- not only of the theft but of her true feelings for Ethan -- the diamond thief hatches a plan to hush the feisty sleuth.



Ethan's love for Summer stays buried beneath his teasing, especially when she appears to be attracted to someone else. Summer's quirky and daring resolve to crack the case has him acting heavy-handedly in order to protect her -- but will it push her away for good?