Two murdered business associates. One family under the scrutiny of a conservative town. A bride-to-be in need of some comfort and joy. 

Meghan is ready to celebrate the holiday season in style with the man of her dreams by her side. All that changes when she receives a text message. It's from her mum who discloses that her father is very sick

She needs to get back to Texas...fast. 

She has mixed feelings about going home as she's not been for several years. Her trip to Texas is greeted by:

• Two murders 
• Characters from her past she'd rather forget
• Family members disappointed in her recent choices 

As the very fabric of her family's existence is torn apart by accusations surrounding the murders of close friends, Meghan longs for the peace and tranquility of her adopted hometown of Sandy Bay. She is an emotional wreck and is confronted with betrayals, accusations, disappointments, homesickness, sad revelations, jealous friends, and a murder investigation. Make that two murder investigations! 

Some people wish Christmas could be every day. Meghan just wants this Christmas nightmare to end. Will she help to find the killer and restore the essence of this most wonderful time of the year? 

Book 17 in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! If you want to enjoy a light-hearted listen with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. 

No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes! Start reading Queen Tarts and a Christmas Nightmare, and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.