I read this nearly a year ago and enjoyed it, but don't remember details (a common occurrence, alas!) so here is the description from Amazon:

Book Description
Publication Date: May 8, 2006
Trading in Texas heat for Maine's tangy salt air, Natalie Barnes risked it all to buy the Gray Whale Inn, a quaint bed and breakfast on Cranberry Island. She adores whipping up buttery muffins and other rich breakfast treats for her guests until Bernard Katz checks in. The overbearing land developer plans to build a resort next door where an endangered colony of black-chinned terns is nesting. Worried about the birds, the inevitable transformation of the sleepy fishing community, and her livelihood, Natalie takes a public stand against the project. But the town board sides with Katz. Just when it seems like things can't get any worse, Natalie finds Katz dead. Now the police and much of the town think she's guilty. Can Natalie track down the true killer before she's hauled off to jail...or becomes the next victim?
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Reserved for bookstogive's Mystery/Thriller VBB.

Sent to JennyC1230 through bookstogive's Mystery/Thriller VBB.

Hope you enjoy it , Jenny!

Thanks for sending this from the Mystery VBB! This looks like a fun read. I've gotten into cozy mysteries lately. Thanks for the bookmark!

My Review: This is a great start to a series. A really fun, cozy mystery. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.

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