Brown's Grounds Mystery

The victim had no shortage of enemies… and if she isn't careful, she'll be next. Monica Brown's grandfather always used to say that home is where the heart is. So when she inherits his old estate, she ditches her unsuccessful big-city life and starts fresh in a quaint and quiet country town. From the moment she arrives, she falls in with a fancy and charismatic estate owner who introduces himself as Forest – but Monica makes a shocking discovery when she finds his dead body the very next day. Teaming up with local cop Nathan and determined to find the culprit, Monica realizes that this will be no cut-and-dry case – Forest was a known playboy, and that almost everyone in town had a reason to want him dead. As the list of suspects grows and the clues appear to lead her in circles, Monica struggles to balance her investigation with her dream of opening a coffee van business. And after somebody vandalizes her truck, it quickly becomes clear that the murderer has her in their sights – and that if she isn't careful, she'll be next… Can Monica unravel the murder of Forest Millman? Or will she be driven out of town and forced to abandon her dreams?

She just wanted to run her business. The town of Millpond had other plans.Monica Brown's life runs on a simple recipe: strong coffee, fresh pastries, and friendly-but-distant service from her coffee truck, Brown's Grounds. Her morning routine is a well-oiled machine, occasionally interrupted by the town's charming sheriff and always soured by the obnoxious mailman, Eric Hinkle. Monica has gotten used to biting her tongue and dreaming of the day his route changes.But when Hinkle misses his daily delivery of grievances, the entire town notices. His disappearance is a mystery, and his discovery is a murder. Suddenly, Monica's prime location in the heart of Millpond makes her the keeper of the town's secrets and the primary witness in a case where everyone is a suspect.Americano Accusations is the fourth delightful book in the Brown's Grounds Mystery cozy series. If you like plucky heroines, quirky small towns, and a puzzle that keeps you guessing, you'll love Wendy Meadows's caffeinated read. Step into the story and claim your wish today. USA Today bestselling author, Wendy Meadows, is a passionate Cozy Mystery Author whose meticulously crafted stories showcase witty women sleuths and engaging plots. Her primary influences include but are not limited to mystery genre greats Joanne Fluke, Ellery Adams, and James Patterson. To date, she has published dozens of books, which include her popular Sweetfern Harbor Series, Maple Hill Series, and Alaska Cozy Series, to name a few.In a previous life, Wendy worked as a Graphic Designer, earning her Graphic Design Certification at the prestigious New York based Sessions School of Design. With this valuable artistic background, she designs her own book covers. In fact, she began writing fiction soon after designing numerous book covers for other fiction authors.When she isn't writing about female detectives and their tactful crime solving, you can find Wendy either tending to her hobby farm, playing video games, relaxing on her back porch, or coloring in her growing collection of adult coloring books. She also loves spending quality time with her husband, two sons, two cats, and one adorable Labradoodle. Together, they call "The Granite State" home sweet home.To find out more about Wendy Meadows both personally and creatively, feel free to visit her official website at www.wendymeadows.com

When Monica Brown swaps city chaos for the quaint charm of Millpond and her cozy coffee truck, she never imagines serving up a side of murder with her morning coffee. But that's exactly what happens when she discovers the body of reclusive author Priscilla Montegrove, thrusting Monica into the role of Millpond's newest, and most reluctant, amateur detective. With the help of the enigmatic Sheriff Nathan Thomas, Monica brews her way through a maze of clues, secrets, and betrayals that run deeper than the town's roots. As they unravel the mystery together, Monica learns that solving Priscilla's murder involves more than just her detective instincts, it challenges her heart and soul. Millpond, with its picturesque facade, harbors dark secrets, and Monica is determined to bring them to light. Join Monica on her journey to solve Millpond's most perplexing case, before the killer decides her next pour is her last.