Cottage on Gooseberry Bay: Deadly Ties

by Kathi Daley

Genres: Mystery; Amateur Sleuth; Animal Cozy Mysteries; Female Sleuths

Synopsis

Cottage on Gooseberry Bay is a heartwarming mystery series about finding answers, fostering hope, and building lasting friendships while embracing the magic of life by the sea and small-town celebrations.

In Book 21, Ainsley is left reeling after the sudden death of one of her clients, Teyana Trenton, who came to Gooseberry Bay searching for answers about her biological parents. What initially appears to be a tragic rollover accident—one that also claims the life of the town’s beloved fire chief—soon proves to be something far more sinister. Evidence reveals that the vehicle was intentionally forced off the road and into the gully below.

As Ainsley, Parker, and Dani begin untangling the circumstances surrounding Teyana’s past and the fatal crash, they uncover a web of long-buried secrets connecting both victims—secrets far more complicated than anyone imagined. With the annual Gooseberry Festival in full swing—complete with a bake-off and the town softball game—long-hidden truths begin to surface, threatening to shatter lives and change the community forever.

Release date: April 21, 2026

Publisher: Kathi Daley Books