Mystery writer Violet Carsten has spent most of her life behind the pages of a book, either reading one or writing one. When she inherits a house in the city she ends up getting much more than she bargained for! Through some amazing coffee, a real life mystery, an overprotective older brother, and a little bit of pepper spray, she finds the man of her dreams. Will she take a chance on love or will old fears keep her heart locked up tight?

Guinevere Middleton came all the way from England to Chicago for more than teaching the violin. She knew that instinctively, but she never thought she'd be involved in a murder investigation or that she'd have to help clear her sweet uncle's name. And, never in a million years did she think she'd find love...

Vanessa is hiding something. No matter what, she can't seem to escape her mistake. Shame keeps her from trusting the Lord, her family, even the man who loves her. Will she be able to let go and allow herself forgiveness? Or will she fall prey to the man who wants her dead? She needs help, but will she choose to take it?