Not to mention Estella, June, hunky Jed the paramedic, and Nora’s tiny house-slash-converted-train-caboose. Readers will fall in love with Nora’s bookstore therapy and Hester’s comfort scones. “Adams’ new series blends magical realism, smart women, and small-town quirks to create a cozy mystery that doubles as a love letter to books. Well-drawn characters complement a plot with an intriguing twist or two.”

“This affecting series launch from Adams provides all the best elements of a traditional mystery. “Adams kicks off a new series featuring strong women, a touch of romance and mysticism, and both the cunning present-day mystery and the slowly revealed secrets of the intriguing heroines’ pasts.”

Library Journal (starred review), Pick of the Month Adams’s many fans, readers of Sarah Addison Allen, and anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat.” “Adams launches an intriguing new mystery series, headed by four spirited amateur sleuths and touched with a hint of magical realism, which celebrates the power of books and women’s friendships. Praise for Ellery Adams' The Secret, Book & Scone Society: “Anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat.” -Library Journal, Starred Review And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge-proving it’s never too late to turn the page and start over. Now, determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman’s demise, the women meet in Nora’s cozy bookstore. To join, members must divulge their darkest secret-the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to earn redemption by helping others. But before he can keep their appointment, he’s found dead on the train tracks. So when a visiting businessman reaches out for guidance, Nora knows exactly how to help. That’s Nora’s special talent-prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person’s deepest pain. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked “comfort” scone, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. Strangers flock to Miracle Springs hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. In this intriguing new series from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams, a quirky club in small-town North Carolina holds the keys to health, happiness, friendship-and even solving a murder-all to be found within the pages of the right book.

The secret scone and book society