Decaf Deceit

Name: Decaf Deceit
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Wendy Meadows

Jul 2026 · Majestic Owl Publishing LLC

4 reviews

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About this ebook

In Millpond, Monica Brown's mornings run on a simple recipe: a hot cup, a friendly smile through the order window, and a sheriff who flirts in $5.80 increments. The recipe does not include a swollen jaw, a stolen prescription, and a dead woman holding a slip of paper with Monica's name on it.

When Tawny Clifford, owner of Cliff's Boutique and one of Millpond's least-loved residents, turns up dead in her office, the rumor mill points everywhere at once. Tawny had enemies. She also, apparently, had hydrocodone in her system. The same hydrocodone Monica was prescribed after her wisdom teeth came out. The same hydrocodone that's mysteriously short two pills.

Sheriff Nathan Thomas wants to believe her. The Edgewater Community Council does not. And as Monica digs through a snobby tennis club, a boutique full of secrets, and a regular customer who knows a little too much, she realizes the most dangerous person in Millpond might be the one who looks the most harmless.

Because the strongest brew isn't always the one that gets you. It's the one you'd never see coming.

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Ratings and reviews

4 reviews

Rhonda Gothier

September 22, 2026

With all of the evidence pointing in her direction can Monica with the help the handsome Sheriff find the truth without anyone else getting hurt. Like the small town atmosphere because everyone gossips in a small town. Like a setting and the two lead characters. Good read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Juanita Arp

August 1, 2026

I enjoyed reading this book, the storyline is well written and the interaction between the characters is entertaining. I can't wait for the next book. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

Veronica McIntyre

August 3, 2026

I can’t even imagine the feelings Monica is dealing with when she figures out who set her up. That was a horrible thing to have to deal with. I thin the ladies of the ECC need to move on and leave Monica alone as well. They are so petty. I did like the ending! It is about time!

About the author

Wendy Meadows writes cozy mysteries and clean romance novels that warm the heart and spark the imagination. Her stories feature witty amateur sleuths, charming small-town settings, and sweet love stories that prove it’s never too late for a happy ending.

With dozens of published books, including the popular Sweetfern Harbor Cozy Mystery Series, Maple Hill Series, Alaska Cozy Series, and her growing collection of heartwarming romance novels, Wendy creates the perfect escape for readers who love gentle intrigue and swoon-worthy romance.

When she isn’t crafting mysteries or love stories, Wendy enjoys tending her hobby farm, gaming, and relaxing on her back porch with a good book. She lives in the "Granite State" with her husband, two sons, a mini pig, and adorable Labradoodle.

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