Murder at the Winter Inn

A secluded Highland inn. A Christmas reunion. And a killer among old friends.

When American veterinarian Dr. Claire MacInnes is called to treat an injured terrier at a charming Highland inn, she expects a routine house call and a quiet drive home. Instead, a fierce winter storm blocks the only road out, leaving her stranded at

Rowan House during its thirtieth-anniversary Christmas celebration.

At first, it seems the perfect place to spend an unexpected holiday weekend. Crackling fires, candlelit dinners, homemade Christmas treats, and an evening of carols promise all the warmth of a traditional Scottish Christmas.

But beneath the festive decorations, old rivalries simmer, friendships have grown strained, and some guests have brought secrets they'd rather leave buried.

Then, following an evening of Christmas music, a beloved retired schoolteacher is discovered murdered in a quiet sitting room.

As Detective Sergeant Callum Reid investigates, a mysterious Christmas present goes missing, conflicting accounts raise troubling questions, and long-buried resentments begin to surface. Claire soon realizes that the most obvious suspect may be exactly the person someone wants the police to blame.

And an innocent detail from her veterinary visit could prove more important than anyone imagines.

At Rowan House, everyone came to celebrate Christmas. But someone had a very different ending in mind.

Filled with Highland charm, festive traditions, intriguing suspects, and a cleverly woven mystery, Murder at the Winter Inn is a captivating Christmas cozy mystery for readers who love atmospheric settings, memorable characters, and a satisfying whodunit.