Grab your favorite mug of cocoa, light a crackling fire, and settle in, cozy mystery fans—because Holly Homicide is here to bring all the festive charm and holiday mystery your sleuthing hearts desire! ✨️♀️
It’s finally release day, and I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to Violet Rhinehammer’s latest caper, set against the magical, snow-dusted backdrop of Holiday Junction. Think twinkling Christmas lights, the scent of pine wafting through the air, warm cups of mulled cider, and… oh yeah—a murder to solve. Because what’s Christmas without a little intrigue?

What to Expect in Holly Homicide:
✨ A Festive Wonderland: The story takes you to the heart of Holiday Junction, where every corner is brimming with Christmas cheer. From the charming outdoor market booths to the breathtaking tree-lighting ceremony and even the occasional snowball fight, you’ll feel like you’re living inside a Hallmark movie… with a side of whodunit.
️♀️ A Determined Sleuth: Violet Rhinehammer is back and better than ever! This small-town journalist has a knack for asking the questions no one else will—while dodging danger, juggling holiday cheer, and maybe even squeezing in a little romance. (You’ll swoon for her chemistry with Darren!)
❄️ Mystery & Twists Galore: When a beloved local artist is found dead at the lodge, Violet finds herself unraveling a web of secrets involving stolen designs, anonymous threats, and suspicious alibis. The suspects are as layered as a plate of holiday cookies, and just when you think you’ve cracked the case… BAM! Another twist.
Holiday Romance: Oh, the romance! Let’s just say Violet and Darren take things to the next level, and their cozy Christmas tree farm date will leave you wishing you had someone to sip hot cocoa with under the mistletoe.
All the Small-Town Quirks You Love: From Millie Kay (Violet’s mama, who always has a hilarious and meddlesome opinion) to the larger-than-life townsfolk who can’t resist gossip, Holly Homicide brings you the humor and charm you’ve come to expect from the holiday-loving community of Holiday Junction.
Why You’ll Love It:
Whether you’re a longtime reader or new to my books, Holly Homicide has all the ingredients to make your holiday reading list sparkle: a cozy setting, a strong and relatable heroine, a puzzling murder, and all the holiday feels. It’s the perfect companion to a cozy blanket and a plate of Christmas cookies (don’t forget the sprinkles!).
So, what are you waiting for? Slip on your fuzzy socks, grab a copy of Holly Homicide, and let Violet take you on a sleigh ride full of laughter, love, and a little bit of crime-solving. Let’s solve this murder together—because in Holiday Junction, the holidays are to die for.
Available Now!
Grab your copy of Holly Homicide wherever books are sold, and don’t forget to let me know your favorite moment! Tag me in your posts with #HollyHomicide or share your reviews—I absolutely love hearing from you.
Happy sleuthing and Merry Christmas, y’all! ✨
With love,
Tonya Kappes ❤️