Winter has nearly ended in Golden Glen, but one final celebration is about to reveal dangerous secrets.
Winterfest is the town's favorite tradition—a time for warm drinks, friendly competition, and celebrating everything that makes Golden Glen special. For Kylie, the Harlow House Inn's talented but shy chef, the annual cooking contest is a chance to finally step into the spotlight.
Until someone from her past arrives.
When that person is found murdered, Kylie suddenly finds herself at the center of the investigation. With her reputation and future on the line, Maiden Harlow refuses to let her friend face the accusations alone.
Using her extraordinary memory and her ability to notice the details others overlook, Maiden begins uncovering the truth behind the crime. But as old secrets surface and the list of suspects grows, she discovers that everyone in Golden Glen has a story—and some stories are worth hiding.
Meanwhile, Maiden and David navigate the challenges of building a future together while family expectations, old wounds, and unexpected complications threaten to distract them from the case.
With her friend's future at stake and a killer hiding among them, Maiden must uncover the truth before another life is lost and Kylie's dreams are put on ice.
Old Scars is the ninth novel in the Maiden Harlow Mysteries, a dark cozy mystery series featuring small-town secrets, beloved characters, clever clues, slow-burn romance, and twist-filled investigations.
Return to Golden Glen, where every celebration brings people together—and every story hides a secret.
