🐾 Quirky pet sidekick (meet Dot, the Papillon!)
🍂 Charming small-town settings full of secrets
🕵️ Clever amateur sleuths with heart
📚 New books coming soon
In Pine Hollow, the maple syrup flows sweet — but someone’s hiding a bitter secret. When a local mogul collapses at the Maple Festival, boutique travel planner Margo Linwood and her Papillon, Dot, are pulled into the sticky mess. Can they untangle the clues before the town’s sweetness turns deadly?
👉 Available now in ebook and paperback!
Book 2: Murder at Monarch Manor — Coming Soon!
Looking for more cozy fun? Visit the Indie Author Bookstore, where you’ll find print editions of Sticky Sweet Murder along with exclusive merchandise inspired by Dot the Papillon and author D.A. Sweeten. From bookshelves to teacups, bring a piece of Pine Hollow’s charm home with you!
Shop the Indie Bookstore for Sticky Sweet Murder and Dot-inspired merch — cozy charm, delivered to your doorstep!
D.A. Sweeten makes her home in South Carolina, where she spends her days dreaming up small-town adventures and puzzling mysteries. At her side is Dot, her curious Papillon, who often inspires the four-legged sleuths in her stories.
In her downtime, she loves to curl up with a good book and wander through everyday life in search of the next adventure to weave into her writing. With a blend of charm, mischief, and plenty of heart, her cozy mysteries are crafted to feel like catching up with an old friend over tea.