Apples Alumni & Animosity

<p><strong>A reunion ripe with secrets and a killer among them.</strong></p><p></p><p>When historian Libby Ballard is asked to offer a series of talks to a group of visiting university alumni she's intrigued. When the offer comes with the promise of a large donation to the small-town history museum where she's the director it sounds even sweeter. And when she learns the alumni are staying at a retreat center at a lovely local orchard she readily agrees. What could be better than discussing her favorite topic in an idyllic venue filled with ripe red apples happy friends and hayrides?</p><p></p><p>Yet the picturesque Missouri setting hides a poisonous secret. When one of the alumni is murdered it becomes clear there's a bad apple in the bunch. With the sheriff baffled and danger lurking among the leaves the orchard's desperate owner asks Libby and her beloved golden retriever Bella to root out the killer. </p><p></p><p>As Libby investigates she discovers that the alumni's relationships are rotted by long-held grudges and recent rage. If she wants to keep the reunion from culminating in another tragic goodbye she'll have to act fast.</p><p></p><p><strong>Curl up with Libby Bella and their friends as they delve into the core of this twisty mystery! </strong></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>If you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart friends who feel like family and a hint of romance you'll love this series!</em></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence. </em></p><p></p>