It’s almost Halloween in scenic Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina. The innkeepers of the Magnolia Harbor Inn—sisters Grace Porter and Charlotte Wylde— prepare to host a murder mystery weekend as they welcome their new guests. Esmay Gooding is content with her quiet life in academia. She travels to the bed-and-breakfast to study, but her plans abruptly change when she meets a kindred spirit. Will Esmay find the courage to open her heart to love? After winning a prestigious award, composer Beck Kirby lost his creative vision. Fearing he’ll never be able to write again, he seeks refuge at the inn. Now Beck must come to terms with his sudden fame in order to revive his passion for music. When Agatha Mistry arrives at the inn, she feels like her world is falling apart. Her murder mystery company is on the brink of financial ruin, and she’s reeling from shocking personal news. With the fate of her future hinging on this event, Agatha will stop at nothing to make it a success. The Magnolia Harbor Inn offers its guests a special kind of peace. Will the old mansion help these troubled souls discover the strength to release their regrets so they can pursue their dreams?

Johnnie Alexander