Lavender and Larceny — Sue Hollowell

A new collection of garden gnomes, lavender cupcake extortion, and double-crossing business partners... Cedarbrook's quaint lavender festival is the kick-off to springtime in the small town and the treehouse hotel's convention season. Chloe's close friend is debuting her award-winning blend of lavender lotions for youthful rejuvenation. As the hoopla is happening, Chloe's sister discovers a suspicious death at her lavender farm. And to top it off, the secret recipe for the lavender lotions is suddenly missing. Chloe and Max traverse the labyrinth of lies and learn just how far the suspects will go to obtain the coveted lavender formula. As they get deeper into the perplexing clues, they become embroiled in a blackmail scheme that puts them in extreme jeopardy. Can Chloe and Max find out who is in cahoots and willing to kill to secure the fountain of youth? Lavender and Larceny is Book 6 in the Treehouse Hotel Mysteries series. A light, cozy mystery in a small town with a puzzle loving, amateur female sleuth, quirky characters (human and canine), and enough flowers and pastries to fill your garden and your belly. No gore, swearing or cliffhangers. Can be read as a standalone.