What a fun start to this series! I loved Kate and how passionate she is even while moving through trauma. I think the author did such a good job walking the line of Kate being excited to try something new and keep going with her life, without just easily removing any pain from her loss just to move toward a "happy ending". The fact that Kate is treated like a friend and a local even by those who haven't met her is lovely and always makes me long for small town life. I know this area well and so it really helped set the cozy scene.  The way things came together was fascinating and I was hooked until the shocking ending! I already can't wait for more of this series.