A dead body in the woods. A rare sapphire is missing. The connection changes her life forever.

A SILVER FALCHION TOP PICK FOR COZY MYSTERY.

Olivia Penn is looking forward to spending time with her friends and family over the holidays in her cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. The Christmas season’s spirit has sparked a new romance, and all seems merry and bright—until she is mistaken for a dead woman.

When a stranger makes a wild accusation involving the parents of the man she’s falling for, Olivia finds herself in a no-win situation. As evidence supporting the claim mounts, a mysterious murder near his father’s cabin attracts the attention of the FBI. Caught between mother and son, Olivia investigates to clear his family’s name while matching wits with a legendary thief. With the clock ticking, Olivia must set a trap using herself as bait, or the killer may vanish without a trace.

Her new love hangs in the balance, and her life is on the line. Justice will hinge on sixty minutes and a phone call. Will the call be answered? Or will the thief recover the sapphire and silence her forever?

Under the Cocoon Moon is the third book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Under the Cocoon Moon is a small-town, cozy mystery with heart and humor, featuring a charming cast of characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, grab a cuppa and settle in for this clean, cozy story—where nothing is as it seems.