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The Thorny Truth
A Green Haven Mystery 5
When Greenfield’s most divisive landscaper is found dead among a thicket of invasive wisteria, the town is abuzz with whispers. Was it a tragic accident—or a crime as twisted as the vines that claimed him?
Amateur sleuth and nursery owner Amelia Montgomery knows plants don’t lie. With her steadfast partner Ethan Reynolds by her side, she begins to unravel a trail of forbidden cuttings, shady contracts, and bitter rivalries among Greenfield’s elite garden designers.
But as Amelia follows the clues, she uncovers more than just motives—she stumbles onto a black-market plant trade and the faint, unmistakable fingerprints of the elusive Vine Society. And someone is watching her every move.
With danger closing in and secrets blooming everywhere, Amelia must dig deep before another victim is buried beneath the lies.
Lethal Orchids
A Green Haven Mystery 1
Amelia Montgomery’s life revolves around nurturing beauty in Green Haven Nursery, a sanctuary of vibrant blooms and serene greenery tucked in snowy Greenfield, Iowa. But her tranquil world shatters when her dear friend and loyal customer, Beatrice Thompson, is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
When unsettling clues emerge about Beatrice’s cherished orchid collection, Amelia’s grief transforms into determination. With the help of her steadfast business partner, Ethan Reynolds—balancing his practical skills with her botanical expertise—Amelia dives into the shadowy world of rare plant collectors and dangerous trades.
Can Amelia untangle the mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will her passion for plants lead her to the same fate as her beloved friend?
Lethal Orchids is the captivating first book in the Green Haven Mysteries series—a tale of botany, betrayal, and bravery that will keep you guessing until the very last bloom.
The Poisoned Petals
A Green Haven Mystery 2
When renowned horticulturist Dr. Bernard Channing dies unexpectedly, the small town of Greenfield is left reeling. Known for his groundbreaking work with rare plants, Dr. Channing’s sudden death raises suspicions—especially after whispers begin to circulate about how secretive he’d become in the last few months.
Amelia Montgomery can’t shake the feeling that Dr. Channing’s death was no accident. As she digs into the mystery, she uncovers a tangled web of sabotage and fierce competition within the local gardening community.
Amelia must navigate rivalries, secrets, and dangerous toxins to uncover the truth. But the closer she gets to the heart of the mystery, the more she realizes how high the stakes are. Will Amelia uncover the saboteur before it’s too late, or will the toxic secrets of the garden consume them all?
In this second installment of the Green Haven Mysteries series, Amelia’s knowledge of plants might just be her greatest weapon—but in a world where nature can turn deadly, she’ll need more than just a green thumb to solve this crime.
Fatal Blooms
A Green Haven Mystery 3
Amelia Montgomery never expected her quiet visit to the Jennings home to turn deadly. But when Nora Jennings collapses during tea and later dies, whispers of poisoning spread like wildfire. With a garden full of dangerous plants and a community brimming with secrets, Amelia is drawn into a tangled web of rivalries, deception, and betrayal.
As Amelia and her partner Ethan Reynolds peel back the layers of Nora’s life, they discover that everyone—from a disgruntled business partner to a neighbor with a grudge—had a motive. But the truth may lie in Nora’s own research, where a single toxic bloom could mean the difference between life and death.
With the vineyard’s reputation at stake and a killer still at large, Amelia must follow the clues before the next cup of tea is her last.
Deadly Roots
A Green Haven Mystery 4
When historian Harold Keene is found dead beneath a pile of compost in Greenfield’s beloved community garden, Amelia Montgomery can’t shake the feeling that his death wasn’t an accident. The deeper she digs, the more tangled the mystery becomes—centuries-old land deeds, a legendary tree with rumored healing properties, and a ruthless developer eager to destroy it all.
As tensions rise between preservationists and those who want to pave over history, Amelia and her partner, Ethan Reynolds, race to uncover the truth. A missing will could protect the land, but someone will do anything to keep it buried.
With time running out and a dangerous secret taking root, Amelia must unearth the truth before another body is planted in Greenfield’s soil.
The truth is taking root… and so is danger.