Lavender and Lies: A Small Town Contemporary Cozy Mystery

Carly Winter

May 2024 · Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries Book 2 · Carly Fall, LLC · Narrated by Nicole Scott

About this audiobook

Enjoy this humorous cozy mystery series with quirky characters by USA Today best selling author Carly Winter…

Hiding her true identity is difficult… but not as hard as catching a killer.

As Samantha Jones, a former daytime television star, tries to assimilate into the small community of Heywood, her life is upended when her friend, Gina, is arrested for murdering her abusive ex-husband. Even though every shred of evidence points at Gina being the true killer, Sam can’t believe her friend would murder one of the most hated men in town.

As her search for the real killer eventually peters out and Sam’s ready to declare Gina guilty, a turn of events leads her down an unexpected path.

But will this path lead Sam to the real killer, or will an innocent person rot in prison for the rest of her life?

If you love small towns, funny characters, and cozy mysteries with second chances, then this contemporary cozy mystery series is for you!

Ratings and reviews

I enjoyed this second book in the Heywood Herbalist series. The audiobook was great, with Nicole Scott doing a fantastic job. Sam Jones is amazing, settling into small-town life, but her friendships are tested. Annabelle is hilarious and loyal, while the sheriff is the worst—I hope she gets replaced! I recommend this cozy mystery series for a light, fun read. Already started book 3!

This is the second book in the Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries Series, a Small Town Cozy Mystery. I liked to follow Samantha's sleuthing in this small town murder mystery. The story is filled with intrigue, mystery, and twists and turns. The plot is well crafted, and intriguing. Nicole Scott did a good job bringing this story to life. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listening to Mint and Murder, the next book in the series. #Booksprout

Sam, a former soap star hiding in a small town, is shocked when her new best friend, Gina, is arrested for the murder of her no-good ex-husband. The sheriff is convinced that Gina is guilty but Sam isn't convinced. It's up to her and her new friends to follow the clues and find the real murderer. This is a light, entertaining, cozy mystery with some quirky characters in quiet small town. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Carly Winter writes fun, small town cozy mysteries, always with a dash of humor and quirky characters. When not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, on a Pilates reformer or enjoying the fantastic Arizona weather (except summer - she doesn't like summer). She does like dogs, wine and chocolate and wishes Christmas happened twice a year.

Nicole Scott is a Chicago-based narrator with over 20 years of experience in voice work. She loves audiobooks of all kinds but especially gravitates towards stories with a good dash of humor. Most recently she has had the honor of voicing the Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mystery series by USA Today Bestselling author Carly Winter. Ms. Scott's voice has also been featured in several dramatic and educational podcast series, as well as commercial campaigns. Originally from Nashville, Nicole trained and worked as a voice actor in Glasgow before settling in Chicago where she has been happily based for the past 10 years. When not in the studio recording she can be found traveling, sipping wine, or being walked by a pup named Lucy.