Claire Anderson thought the biggest challenge this summer would be keeping up with the bakery.

Then a family tubing trip changes everything.

When Jordan discovers a human bone along the riverbank, a decades-old mystery resurfaces, pulling Willow Creek into an investigation no one expected.

As Claire searches for answers alongside Sheriff Pete Croft, Deputy Hannah Foster, Jordan, Emily, and the rest of the town, an unexpected discovery turns the case into something deeply personal.

Hidden among her late father’s belongings is a letter he left behind… one he never intended Claire to find until the time was right.

The letter points toward secrets James Anderson uncovered before his death, suggesting his final investigation may have been far from over.

What begins with a single bone soon becomes a search for the truth behind two mysteries separated by decades.

I’m having so much fun writing Secrets and Scones because it weaves together Claire’s newest investigation with the legacy her father left behind. It’s a story about family, friendship, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried.

I can’t wait to welcome you back to Willow Creek.