A snowy murder. A scandal in the making. And a Christmas season teetering on the edge. Filled with holiday charm, cozy suspense, and a sleuth who won't let murder ruin her Christmas cookies, this festive mystery is a fan favorite in Bree Baker's bestselling Seaside Café Mysteries-perfect for fans of Laura Childs, Kate Carlisle, and anyone who loves small-town Christmas whodunits. Charm, North Carolina doesn't see much snow-but a rare winter storm rolls in just as Everly Swan's Aunt Fran launches her mayoral campaign. When Fran's opponent is found dead before their first debate, suspicion blankets the island-and lands squarely on Everly's beloved aunt. With political tensions rising and the town buried in both snow and secrets, Everly must unwrap the truth before Christmas morning. But solving a holiday mystery isn't easy with a grieving community, romantic complications, and a killer hiding behind the season's brightest smile. Includes recipes straight from Everly's kitchen! Praise for Tide and Punishment: "This is a food- and tea-filled story, but Baker never loses sight of moving the mystery plot forward and providing ample opportunities for fans to catch up with the engaging series cast." - Booklist "I've said before that I want to live in Charm, and that's still the case...I love the cookie baking, delivery service, gnome "issues," tea drinking, Christmas celebrating, and mystery solving in Tide and Punishment. " - Christy's Cozy Corner
