While minding his family's specialty soap store, Benjamin Perkins gets himself into a lather when his sister Louisa is accused of murdering her sleazy boyfriend Jerry, who was also their ingredient supplier, and must delve into Jerry's sordid past to prove Louisa's innocence. Original.

Benjamin Perkins' neighbor claims the family-owned soap boutique belongs to him—and he wants to collect now. When he's found dead, Benjamin becomes the prime suspect—and has to fight to keep the rest of his life from going down the drain.

While hosting a celebratory event to boost sales, Benjamin finds himself in a slippery situation when his guest, soapmaking queen and author Contessa New Berne is murdered and a startling link between the victim and his girlfriend is revealed. Original.