Detours in Destiny (The Inn at Holiday Bay #39)

Spring is giving way to summer in the charming coastal town of Holiday Bay, Maine, where blooming gardens seem to offer the promise of sun-soaked beaches and long, carefree days in the sun. But as the season shifts, so does the mood—because in Holiday Bay, even the brightest days can hide the darkest secrets.

The highlight of early summer is the much-anticipated three-day cookoff hosted by beloved chef Georgia Carter Peyton. After the chaos of her last event, Georgia is determined to deliver a flawless competition—and for a while, it seems she just might succeed. That is, until one of the contestants is found dead.

All eyes turn to the obvious suspect, a hot-headed local who was seen arguing with the victim just hours before the murder and who even took a swing at Abby when she tried to break things up. With motive and opportunity firmly in place, there appears to be a clear path to close the case, but Abby isn’t convinced it’s that simple.

With Colt tied up with his new job and Mackey out of town visiting Tyler, Abby finds herself with something rare—free time. And she isn’t about to waste it. Trusting her instincts, she begins digging into things on her own.

Meanwhile, four men in their seventies arrive in Holiday Bay as part of a yearlong “Detour in Destiny” tour. Bound by a pact to revisit roads not taken, the longtime friends are determined to explore the lives they might have lived.