Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder — Christine DeSmet

New county deputy Lily Schuster is still learning the ropes when trouble strikes in Moonstone, Wisconsin. On her second day, she arrests archaeologist Marcus Linden for trespassing--only to find herself turning to him for help when a pie contest judge ends up murdered.The suspects? None other than Henri LeBarron, the town's beloved eighty-four-year-old Santa, and his scandalous new companion, the alluring Felicity Starr. Both women are vying to become Mrs. Claus for the upcoming winter celebration--and their rivalry has turned deadly.With August heat bearing down and tempers flaring, Lily must solve the case, keep her wits about her, and decide if Marcus's kisses are worth more than his alibis.Quirky, romantic, and full of small-town mischief, Mrs. Claus and the Moonstone Murder blends mystery with a heart-stealing romance.