A DARK AND COZY VIGILANTE MYSTERY
Agatha Graycobble is a sweet grandma.
She gardens. She bakes. She removes problematic men.
In the quaint town of Patterstown, Agatha is known for her pies, her volunteer work, and her impeccable manners. No one suspects the soft-spoken widow with sensible shoes has a talent for… housekeeping.
Detective April Carter is juggling kids, grief, and small-town crime when a string of very convenient “accidents” starts landing on her desk. The victims? Not exactly good guys. The problem? April keeps finding comfort in Agatha’s kitchen — and the pattern she’s noticing feels a little too homemade.
As their lives tangle over cornbread and secrets, April faces a troubling realization: someone is cleaning up Patterstown.
And she’s not sure if she wants them to stop.
Darkly funny, cozy, and just a little deadly, Good Housekeeping proves justice tastes better when it’s served with dessert
I was on the edge of my seat in all the right places!
Melanie S.
The characters felt so real and genuine, that I became attached immediately.
Shane P.
A great mix of cozy storytelling, dark humor, and suspense.
Chantell W.
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Rachel Rose is a southern girl at heart who now calls New York home. A place where crisp autumn air, small-town charm, and cozy kitchens feel like storybook settings waiting to happen. Though the scenery may have changed, her roots run deep, and the warmth, humor, and strength of southern women shape everything she writes.
Her grandmothers were the greatest influences in her life, and readers will find pieces of both of them living inside Agatha. Their resilience, wit, quiet wisdom, and “don’t mess with my people” spirit helped inspire the clever, capable women who fill Rachel’s stories.
Rachel has been married for 20 years to her high school sweetheart and is a proud mom of two. Her home is lively, a little chaotic, and full of love; not just from her family, but from her many dogs and cats who firmly believe they run the place. Writing often happens with a pet nearby and an iced latte within reach.
She fell in love with reading through cozy mysteries and romance novels, and those influences still guide her storytelling today. Her books blend heart, humor, small-town life, layered friendships, and a touch of mischief; the kind of stories that feel comforting until they surprise you.
When she’s not writing, Rachel loves going to festivals, singing while she cooks, experimenting in the kitchen, and soaking up the little everyday moments that often find their way onto the page. She believes the best stories come from ordinary life with a twist: a warm kitchen, a close-knit community, a strong woman… and maybe a secret or two.
rachel@authorrachelrose.com
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