5 Reasons Why You Will Love Fuchsia and Forgery

If your ideal weekend involves curling up with a mystery that keeps you guessing without keeping you up at night, Fuchsia and Forgery was written with you in mind. Here's why I think cozy mystery fans will love stepping into Hunter's Hollow.

1. A Relatable Heroine Who Gets in Over Her Head — Presley Sands didn't set out to become an amateur detective. She's a flower shop owner who inherited the business from her mom and is still figuring things out. But when counterfeit money shows up in her cash drawer, her curiosity gets the better of her. She's smart, she's stubborn, and she makes mistakes just like the rest of us.

2. A Mystery That Hits Close to Home — This isn't a story about a distant crime. The counterfeiting scheme in Fuchsia and Forgery impacts every business and every family in Hunter's Hollow. When the money in your register might be fake, suddenly everyone is a suspect including people you've known your whole life. The stakes feel personal because they are.

3. Scene-Stealing Pets — Let's be honest: half the reason we read cozy mysteries is for the animals. Bella, Presley's two-hundred-pound English mastiff, and Topknot, her duck, are an unlikely duo that will steal your heart. Whether they're napping in the flower shop, visiting a sick child in the hospital, or begging for Betty's peanut butter cookies, these two bring warmth and humor to every chapter.

4. A Cast of Characters You'll Want to Spend Time With — From Katy, the best friend who always shows up when you need her, to Betty, the bakery owner who hears everything, to Willie, the deputy who keeps his professional life close to the vest, Hunter's Hollow is full of people you'll root for. And yes, a few you'll want to keep your eye on.

5. A Story With Heart — At its core, Fuchsia and Forgery is about community, second chances, and doing the right thing even when it's hard. Alongside the mystery, you'll find a story about a young man who made a terrible choice, a family fighting for their sick child, and a town learning to trust each other again. It's the kind of book that leaves you feeling good when you turn the last page.