Welcome to Christmas Village, where twinkling lights glow year-round, cinnamon lattes warm chilly mornings, and Charlotte Cranston’s charming Christmas shop is the heart of the town. From handcrafted ornaments to wooden toys made by local artisans, Charlotte has everything she needs to keep the holiday spirit alive. Until one December morning, when the festive cheer turns sharply cold. Charlotte receives shocking one of her suppliers, a gentle wood-toy craftsman beloved by the community, has been found murdered. Even worse, the police quickly focus on another of her artisan suppliers as the prime suspect. Rumors swirl as fast as the winter snow, and suddenly Charlotte’s business and the reputations of people she cares about are caught in the crossfire. Determined to protect her friends and her shop, Charlotte begins to unravel the tangled threads behind the beautiful toys she sells. Hidden rivalries and a quietly simmering feud between craftsmen come to light. As she follows the clues, she discovers that even in a town built on goodwill and gingerbread, someone has been nursing a far darker motive. In Christmas Village, every ornament has a story… and this time, it’s a deadly one. Perfect for fans of small-town charm, homemade treats, lovable side characters, and mysteries wrapped in holiday magic. this cozy Christmas tale will keep you turning pages.