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Silver Pines Mysteries #7
Murder from the Past
Cozy Mystery • Small Town • Courtroom Secrets
Clare Garner thought life in Silver Pines might finally slow down ☕📚 — giving her time to focus on her relationship with Jackson and the quiet future they’ve been building.
Instead, she’s investigating his father.
Months ago, a mysterious note and a private request from Pate pointed Clare toward a decades-old courtroom scandal involving Harlon Edwards. Now that she finally has time to dig into the past, old records, whispered conspiracy theories, and the town’s “court birds,” 🐦 regulars who follow courtroom drama the way others follow football season, begin turning up troubling clues.
With loyalty pulling one way and the truth pulling another, Clare must decide how far she’s willing to go. Because if the rumors are true, Jackson’s family legacy may not be what it seems… and uncovering the past could change their future forever.
Murder from the Past is a charming, clean cozy mystery set in the world of Silver Pines. Each book can be enjoyed as an interconnected standalone.
Amateur Sleuth, Family Secrets, Small-Town Scandal
Cozy with Emotional Depth
Heat Clean Romance
Gilmore Girls, Hallmark Mysteries
Clare Garner thought life in Silver Pines might finally slow down ☕📚 — giving her time to focus on her relationship with Jackson and the quiet future they’ve been building.
Instead, she’s investigating his father.
Months ago, a mysterious note and a private request from Pate pointed Clare toward a decades-old courtroom scandal involving Harlon Edwards. Now that she finally has time to dig into the past, old records, whispered conspiracy theories, and the town’s “court birds,” 🐦 regulars who follow courtroom drama the way others follow football season, begin turning up troubling clues.
With loyalty pulling one way and the truth pulling another, Clare must decide how far she’s willing to go. Because if the rumors are true, Jackson’s family legacy may not be what it seems… and uncovering the past could change their future forever.
Murder from the Past is a charming, clean cozy mystery set in the world of Silver Pines. Each book can be enjoyed as an interconnected standalone.
Amateur Sleuth, Family Secrets, Small-Town Scandal
Cozy with Emotional Depth
Heat Clean Romance
Gilmore Girls, Hallmark Mysteries
148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2026
About the author
Lyla Blue
18 books52 followersLyla Blue writes charming, character-driven cozy mysteries filled with small-town secrets, clever twists, and just the right touch of romance. ❤️ She blends heart, humor, and a hint of mischief into stories where friendships matter, communities thrive, and justice always finds its way home.
Her fictional towns are full of colorful locals, unexpected connections, and enough red herrings to keep readers guessing until the final page.
When she’s not writing, Lyla can be found road-tripping through the Blue Ridge Mountains, sipping endless cups of coffee or tea ☕ and daydreaming about cozy inns she might renovate someday—minus the dead bodies, of course.
Her fictional towns are full of colorful locals, unexpected connections, and enough red herrings to keep readers guessing until the final page.
When she’s not writing, Lyla can be found road-tripping through the Blue Ridge Mountains, sipping endless cups of coffee or tea ☕ and daydreaming about cozy inns she might renovate someday—minus the dead bodies, of course.
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June 8, 2026
A great book! Glad to see the resolution of her dilemma of which boyfriend! The mystery was vey puzzling and the characters are great. Can't Wait to read the next book in the series which is supposed to be the last. It comes out in a month.
Amazon synopsis:
Clare Garner thought life in Silver Pines might finally slow down ☕📚 — giving her time to focus on her relationship with Jackson and the quiet future they’ve been building.
Instead, she’s investigating his father.
Months ago, a mysterious note and a private request from Pate pointed Clare toward a decades-old courtroom scandal involving Harlon Edwards. Now that she finally has time to dig into the past, old records, whispered conspiracy theories, and the town’s “court birds,” 🐦 regulars who follow courtroom drama the way others follow football season, begin turning up troubling clues.
With loyalty pulling one way and the truth pulling another, Clare must decide how far she’s willing to go. Because if the rumors are true, Jackson’s family legacy may not be what it seems… and uncovering the past could change their future forever.
Amazon synopsis:
Clare Garner thought life in Silver Pines might finally slow down ☕📚 — giving her time to focus on her relationship with Jackson and the quiet future they’ve been building.
Instead, she’s investigating his father.
Months ago, a mysterious note and a private request from Pate pointed Clare toward a decades-old courtroom scandal involving Harlon Edwards. Now that she finally has time to dig into the past, old records, whispered conspiracy theories, and the town’s “court birds,” 🐦 regulars who follow courtroom drama the way others follow football season, begin turning up troubling clues.
With loyalty pulling one way and the truth pulling another, Clare must decide how far she’s willing to go. Because if the rumors are true, Jackson’s family legacy may not be what it seems… and uncovering the past could change their future forever.
May 22, 2026
I won this one in a Goodreads giveaway. I have not read the first 6 in this series. It was short and to the point. Definitely start from the beginning if you want to read this series there is a lot of talk about things that happened in previous books.
May 1, 2026
My favorite from the series ❤️
May 8, 2026
I loved it!!!
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews