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A Cinnamon Falls Mystery

the addictive small-town cosy crime romance perfect for the holiday season!
By R. L. Killmore
Series: Cinnamon Falls
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Brief Description
Pre-order DEATH AT DAFFODIL INN, book two in the Cinnamon Falls series, coming Spring 2026! Welcome to Cinnamon Falls! The cosy murder mystery series with a romantic twist, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, The Pumpkin Spice Café, and cinnamon buns. After a... Read More
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The first novel in the brand-new crimance series based in the small US town of Cinnamon Falls.

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Pre-order DEATH AT DAFFODIL INN, book two in the Cinnamon Falls series, coming Spring 2026!

Welcome to Cinnamon Falls! The cosy murder mystery series with a romantic twist, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, The Pumpkin Spice Café, and cinnamon buns.

After a humiliating breakup in the big city, Nia is retreating to her sleepy hometown of Cinnamon Falls where she can sulk about her life being a mess in peace. When she arrives, the town is gearing up for their annual Fall Fest. People travel from far and wide to bob apples, carve pumpkins, and see the annual Cinnamon King and Queen be crowned.

But just a few days before opening night, a shocking discovery is made. A body is uncovered in the local diner, alongside a note: Who will be next?

Nia must team up with the eclectic residents of Cinnamon Falls to solve the case, including her tall, dark, and handsome high school ex-boyfriend, Jesse, who she never quite got over… Can they solve the case before the killer strikes again?

Tropes:

  • Slow burn
  • Amateur sleuth
  • Small-town setting
  • Serial killer
  • Childhood sweethearts
  • Second chance romance

What readers are saying…

‘A cozy sweet-smelling town full of quirky characters has their peace disrupted by a serial killer… Such a gripping story - a murder mystery worthy of Miss Marple!’ ????? reader review

‘Encompasses all I love in a book!’ ????? reader review

‘The sweet meets sinister is the perfect autumnal read - think crisp leaves, warm drinks, a whole heap of cinnamon, and a mystery that keeps you turning pages.’ ????? reader review

‘My last fall-themed small town book was a straight up romance, but what I really enjoyed in this one was the addition of a murder mystery.' ????? reader review

‘Oh. My. Goodness. YES! This book ticked all the right boxes for me … If you’re a lover of small town, second chance romance with a murder mystery and twists aplenty then this book is for you. It’s fun, it’s sad and it’s utterly addicting!’ ????? reader review

Series: Cinnamon Falls

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  • A Cinnamon Falls Mystery
    Pre-order DEATH AT DAFFODIL INN, book two in the Cinnamon Falls series, coming Spring 2026! Welcome to Cinnamon Falls! The cosy murder mystery series with a romantic twist, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, The Pumpkin Spice Café, and cinnamon buns. After a humiliating breakup in the big city, Nia is retreating to her sleepy hometown of...
    By R. L. Killmore
    Paperback
    $2499
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  • Death at Daffodil Inn
    Death at Daffodil Inn
    🔍 A budding new romance. A dead body discovered. Who can you trust? 🔍 Filled with twists, tension and undeniable chemistry, Death at Daffodil Inn is a must-read Cinnamon Falls mystery. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. Spring is blooming in Cinnamon Falls and the annual Daffodil Jubilee is in full swing....
    By R. L. Killmore
    Paperback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398550179

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

R. L. Killmore is the pseudonym for US-based author Necole Ryse. Necole has been writing since she was four years old, when she triumphantly wrote her ABC's on the hood of her grandmother's brand new Volvo. When she's not writing, she's weeping into a stack of unfinished manuscripts, abandoning exercise regimens, scolding innocent children in libraries, or listening to other people's conversations.  

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    🔍 A budding new romance. A dead body discovered. Who can you trust? 🔍 Filled with twists, tension and undeniable chemistry, Death at Daffodil Inn is a must-read Cinnamon Falls mystery. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. Spring is blooming in Cinnamon Falls and the annual Daffodil Jubilee is in full swing....
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