Malice Among the Marigolds (Clover Haven Mysteries)

Murder, marigolds, and mansion intrigue—the perfect cover for a killer.
When Neeley and Sheriff Troy McGregor go undercover at Preston Ashwell’s sprawling estate, she expects awkward small talk, lavish dinners, and secrets tucked behind velvet curtains. What she doesn’t expect is a guest to wind up dead—or to realize that staying undercover means staying close to Troy, the one man who can unravel her resolve as easily as he cracks a case.
With danger blooming around every corner and sparks flaring hotter than she’s ready to admit, Neeley must balance solving the mystery with facing feelings she’s tried to bury. If they don’t unmask the killer soon, they may not make it out of Preston’s mansion alive—or with their hearts unscathed.