Hi friends,

I need your help.

I’m deep in writing Book 5 of the Pembury Acres Cozy Mystery series (!!!) and this one is shaping up to be my coziest and spiciest yet (think cinnamon, nutmeg, and just a pinch of mischief).

Here’s the scoop:

The Pembury Acres PTA Holiday Bazaar is in full swing, gingerbread houses, poinsettia centerpieces, a cookie decorating contest, and enough gossip to frost every cupcake in town. But when the PTA president drops face-first into her peppermint mocha after sampling a tray of holiday treats… it’s clear someone’s been stirring up more than batter.

Was it sabotage over the silent auction? A baking rivalry gone too far? Or something far more sinister? As always, Jennifer has her hands full untangling rumors, PTA politics, and poisoned pastries, while trying to keep her own gingerbread house standing.

It’s Christmas in July, and I want YOU to help me pick the perfect title. Here are some of my favorites so far:

🎄 Poinsettias and Poison

🎄 Gingerbread and Grudges

🎄 Iced with Ill Intent

🎄 PTA, Poison, and Pastries

🎄 The Deadly Icing on the Cake (or The Deadly Icing)

🎄 Gingerbread and Grievances

🎄 Poinsettias, Pettiness, and Poison

🎄 Iced with Gossip

🎄 PTA Politics and Poison

🎄 Gingerbread, Gossip, and Grudges

🎄 Frosted with Malice

Which one do you love? Or do you have an even better idea? Hit reply and let me know! I'll name a character after you of I choose your title!

Thank you (as always) for being the best part of Pembury Acres. I couldn’t do this without you.

Warmly (especially in July),

Daphne McLean

author of the Pembury Acres Cozy Mysteries

P.S. Maybe grab an (ICED) gingerbread latte today. You know, for research. 😉