Welcome to Cinnamon Falls, where the town’s annual fall festival is about to begin. Grab some ice cream at The Cinnamon Scoop or a cinnamon roll and some gossip at Rosie’s Diner. Stay for the parade and the crowning of the new Cinnamon King and Queen; just watch out for the ruthless killer picking off citizens in MURDER AT CINNAMON FALLS by R.L. Kilmore.

Nia Janice Bennett flees Atlanta, her prestigious law firm internship, and her lying married boyfriend to return home to Cinnamon Falls after six years away. Not much has changed in her hometown as it gears up for its annual fall festival. Yet, Nia’s return brings up old feelings. When she left, she broke the hearts of her family, her hometown sweetheart, and the friends she left behind. But Nia had to leave. The pain of losing her best friend to suicide was more than she could bear. But did Sienna really kill herself, or did something more sinister happen all those years ago? Jesse is the man Nia left behind. Now he works in law enforcement in his hometown and takes care of his aging parents. When a beloved member of the community is found murdered in her restaurant with a cryptic note beside her reading, “Who Will Be Next? Nia and Jesse must join forces and uncover a murderer stalking the citizens of Cinnamon Falls. Can Nia and Jesse uncover the truth before a killer strikes again?

MURDER AT CINNAMON FALLS is a charming, well-crafted cozy that pulls readers in from the start. Cinnamon Falls is a character in itself, with its quaint eateries, family vibes, and autumn ambiance. Nia is feisty and likeable as she reconnects with family and friends while also investigating her friend’s death. Her relationship with her brother is hilarious, and the family cat has her rightful place. Jesse, the love interest, has a heart of gold, watching out for citizens and trying to keep his hometown safe. Together, they create a formidable crime- solving duo. The victims are beloved members of the community, heightening the tension and angst, while suspects are plenty, including the town’s golden boy, a vintage car salesman, the mayor, a jealous girlfriend, a local politician, the coroner, or someone else entirely. This cozy has great tension, good plotting, fabulous characters, a charming atmosphere, and a solid mystery. Once readers visit Cinnamon Falls, they will eagerly look forward to their next trip back to this special place.