Paper Cuts: An Enchanting Cozy Mystery

Ellery Adams

Apr 2023 · Secret, Book & Scone Society Book 6 · Kensington Cozies

About this ebook

Miracle Springs, North Carolina, is famed for its healing springs. But bookstore owner Nora Pennington has a tendency to land in a different kind of hot water. Though she loves to practice bibliotherapy by finding the perfect books for her customers while listening to their secrets, she also likes to bury her nose in the occasional local crime . . .

Nora escaped her past a decade ago. So it feels like a visit from another world when Kelly Walsh—the woman her ex-husband left her for—walks through the door of Miracle Books along with her son. Kelly hasn’t come to gloat, though. As it turns out, she’s been dumped too. She’s also terribly ill, and all she wants from Nora is forgiveness.

Shockingly, however, this woman who’s been the victim of so much misfortune is about to become a murder victim. Who would do such a thing? Certainly not Nora, but that doesn’t stop the gossip and suspicion—especially after Kelly’s brother claims that he saw the two women arguing.

In seeking justice for Kelly, The Secret, Book, and Scone Society joins forces with the sheriff’s department, but they’ve barely begun their probe when life throws another wrench. After serving a twenty-year sentence, Estella’s father returns to Miracle Springs. And when his past comes back to haunt him, it might be more than the four friends can handle.

Ratings and reviews

I am enjoying this series very much. Love the settings & the characters. But, as I've said before, I have to budget for them because they are twice the price I usually spend on a book. Well worth it, just not all at once.

The Secret Book and Scone Society are back! This time, Nora is being accused of a crime she did not commit. With no additional suspects and Officer Hollowell breathing down her neck, Nora needs to find the true offender. I love the characters in this series and new characters are introduced, with some storylines expounded upon. A great mystery with surprises around every corner. I love Ellery's stories! Small towns and fantastic characters create fabulous stories that I will read again!

I love this series. the characters have become my friends.

About the author

Ellery Adams has written over forty mystery novels and can’t imagine spending a day away from the keyboard. Ms. Adams, a native New Yorker, has had a lifelong love affair with stories, food, rescue animals, and large bodies of water. When not working on her next novel, she reads, bakes, gardens, spoils her three cats, and rearranges her bookshelves. She lives with her husband and two children (aka the Trolls) in Chapel Hill, NC. For reading guides and a list of bibliotherapy titles, please visit ElleryAdamsMysteries.com.