She's trying to report on the facts, but someone is framing her for murder. A local nectarine orchard burning to the ground is front page news, and as the only reporter for the Tri-Town Times, Tilly Donner is determined to uncover the facts and find out who started the fire. That is, until she finds the main suspect with a knife in his chest, taking his dying breaths. With the help of her two best friends and the local small town gossip vine, Tilly uncovers clues to help the police solve the case. But her plan backfires when the Sheriff believes the evidence leads to Tilly being the killer. Can Tilly discover who committed the murder and prove her innocence before her reputation and life are ruined?

Is her best friend a murderer? When the owner of the local Mexican restaurant is found dead face down in a plate of nachos, Tilly Donner, the reporter for the Tri-Town Times, is on the job. As she dives into the life of the deceased, she uncovers seedy behavior, lies and fraud. Even though the list of those who wanted the man dead is long, the sheriff, up for reelection, is focused exclusively on Tilly’s best friend, Carla. Tilly has no choice but to search for the true killer herself… before her friend is sent to prison for a crime she didn’t commit.

Drama ensues when the president of the Oak Peak knitting club is found dead, a half-eaten donut at her side. When the death is ruled a murder, reporter Tilly Bordeaux is tasked with writing the story. As she dives into the life of the deceased, she uncovers a woman who attempted to make a stand for herself, but instead, made enemies with everyone. As the list of potential killers becomes longer, Tilly’s desire to find the murderer grows. When she confronts the killer, a shocking scandal is revealed that will set the Oak Peak gossip vine on fire and give Tilly the biggest story of her career… if she can survive.