Allie Blanchard is planning a sweet Valentine’s Day in Sandy Harbor, Maine, with her husband Alec, the local lead police detective. But love takes a sinister turn when a schoolteacher is discovered dead on her living room floor, a heart-shaped box of chocolates nearby. Her new boyfriend, who found the body, insists he didn’t send the sweets—and the more Allie and her best friend Lucy dig, the more suspects they uncover. With Alec tied up in the official investigation, Allie must navigate a trail of broken hearts, jealous rivals, and long-buried secrets to catch the killer. But with danger lurking closer than she realizes, will her amateur sleuthing lead to justice—or heartbreak? Set against the backdrop of a charming coastal town, Candy and Killers delivers a tasty mix of cozy mystery and Valentine’s Day intrigue.