MAY 22-2026 - Feature | Ashley Hollow

Ashley Hollow

ASHLEY HOLLOW

Fern Valley Cozy Mystery Series

And Now — The Moment You Have Been Waiting For! 🎉

Before we dive into this week's featured book and honorable mentions, I have a very exciting announcement to make — because someone out there is about to receive a little piece of Ashley Hollow right on their doorstep!

As many of you know, last week we announced a giveaway for our very own Ashley Hollow branded mug: the perfect companion for a cozy reading afternoon, a warm cup of something delicious, and a great mystery. The response was absolutely wonderful, and I was so touched by everyone who entered.

So how did we choose a winner? The old-fashioned way, of course. 😄 We gathered every single entry, folded them up, and tossed them all into a basket. Then I handed the basket to my husband and asked him to dig in — completely blind — and pull out one lucky name.

And that name was...

🎉 DEBBIE BURNS! 🎉

Debbie, congratulations! Your Ashley Hollow mug is on its way to you, and I hope every single sip you take from it is enjoyed over a great cozy mystery! 📸

Thank you to everyone who entered. Your enthusiasm and support for this little community means the world to me. Don't worry... there will be more giveaways coming! 🐾☕🔍

Now — on to the books! 📚

Love,

Ashley Hollow

🎉 MUG GIVEAWAY WINNER! 🎉

Today's Feature:
The Case of the Killer Scone

In Pinewood, Louisiana, even breakfast can bite back.

Ruby Hartwell’s mornings usually involve plants, caffeine, and mild pandemonium—not a man slumped face-first into his plate at Pinewood’s Busy Bee Café. But when this slippery real estate agent drops dead mid-bite, Ruby’s quiet morning blooms into full-blown chaos.

As the town’s go-to plant expert, Ruby knows plenty about things that can kill if mishandled—knowledge that suddenly makes her very interesting to law enforcement.

With her snarky best friend providing unfiltered commentary, a drama-loving gossip stirring up the whole town, and her beloved mutt, Moxie, narrowly surviving the same toxin, Ruby falls deeper into a mystery she can’t ignore.

Of course, in Pinewood, motive is never in short supply. The victim left behind a brooding electrician with a gap in his alibi, a former assistant with a long memory, and a quiet cat rescuer who knows far more about the dead man than she’s admitting. In a town built on sweet tea and secrets, everyone seems to be cultivating something toxic.

Funny, fast-paced, and impossible to put down—The Case of the Killer Scone is the perfect read for anyone who likes their mysteries with a side of Southern charm.

Get this book here!