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Spotlight: Murder in a Lavender Daze (An Aroma Wellness Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber (Blog Tour/Tour-Wide Giveaway)

 

Murder in a Lavender Daze (An Aroma Wellness Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber


About Murder in a Lavender Daze

 

Murder in a Lavender Daze (An Aroma Wellness Mystery) 

Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series 

Setting - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 28, 2026 

Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages 

Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496751523 

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496751522 

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496751539 

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FKWZ7F23

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Emma Brennan always knew that her idyllic California hometown of Carmel-by-the-Sea would be the perfect place to open her very own spa. The success of her Aroma Wellness Spa, gift shop, and café has proved her right. But while the business is located in the Courtyard of Peace, Emma finds herself privy to events that are far from serene—like murder . . .

With its soothing décor and tempting treatments, customers are flocking to Aroma Wellness for more than just facials and massages. Lately, Emma has been booking private events, from spa parties to bridal showers and birthdays. Next on her calendar is something really unique: A “Happily Divorced” party.

After eight years of marriage, Addison Lacey is divorcing her husband, whom she claims convinced her he was Mr. Nice Guy when he was really Mr. Controlling Guy. To kick off her journey toward becoming a better version of herself, Addison wants to celebrate, bigtime. Her wealthy mother, Gianna, a former model turned difficult diva, is footing the bill. . . . But when Emma goes to Gianna’s home to pick up the final payment, she and Addison find her dead in her bed amid the aroma of lavender, with an herbal-infused pillow from the party nearby.

Soon, Addison is a prime suspect. But Emma knows there are plenty of others Gianna rubbed the wrong way, including her soon-to-be ex-son-in-law. Once again, with the help of her cousin, her nana, and her trusted Birman cat, Vivi, Emma is determined to sniff out a killer—whether the police like it or not . . .

About Daryl Wood Gerber

daryl wood gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning and nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining MysteriesAroma Wellness MysteriesFairy Garden Mysteries, and Cookbook Nook Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she penned the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes suspense novels, including the well-received Accidental Murder, The Son’s SecretGirl on the Run, and the popular Aspen Adams trilogy. Daryl has published a standalone Christmas romance, Hope for the Holidays, and her short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. Fun Tidbit: as an actress, Daryl appeared in “Murder, She Wrote.” She loves to cook, garden, read, and walk her frisky Goldendoodle. Also, she has been known to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. You can learn more on her website: https://darylwoodgerber.com

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