Heywood Herbalist Series by Carly Winter

From Hollywood, California, to Heywood, Arizona, trouble follows her…
After her husband’s brutal killing and her fall from the Hollywood elite, the disgraced Samantha Rathbone moves to Heywood hoping to forget her past and live a quiet life of anonymity as Sam Jones.When she takes a job at the local herbal shop, Sage Advice, and the owner is found murdered, Sam is pushed back into the unwanted spotlight when she becomes the number one suspect... moreFrom Hollywood, California, to Heywood, Arizona, trouble follows her…
After her husband’s brutal killing and her fall from the Hollywood elite, the disgraced Samantha Rathbone moves to Heywood hoping to forget her past and live a quiet life of anonymity as Sam Jones.When she takes a job at the local herbal shop, Sage Advice, and the owner is found murdered, Sam is pushed back into the unwanted spotlight when she becomes the number one suspect. As she wades through ugly family drama, the questionable business practices of others, and the lies embroiled in a small town, she searches for the true killer, hoping to save herself.Will Samantha be able to find the murderer before she’s put away for a crime she didn’t commit? less

Hiding her true identity is difficult… but not as hard as catching a killer. As Samantha Jones, a former daytime television star, tries to assimilate into the small community of Heywood, her life is upended when her friend, Gina, is arrested for murdering her abusive ex-husband. Even though every shred of evidence points at Gina being the true killer, Sam can’t believe her friend would murder one of the most hated men in town... moreHiding her true identity is difficult… but not as hard as catching a killer. As Samantha Jones, a former daytime television star, tries to assimilate into the small community of Heywood, her life is upended when her friend, Gina, is arrested for murdering her abusive ex-husband. Even though every shred of evidence points at Gina being the true killer, Sam can’t believe her friend would murder one of the most hated men in town. As her search for the real killer eventually peters out and Sam’s ready to declare Gina guilty, a turn of events leads her down an unexpected path. But will this path lead Sam to the real killer, or will an innocent person rot in prison for the rest of her life? less

A dancer is found dead. The killer will go to great lengths to avoid apprehension. Deputy Jordan Branson is accused of murder in order to cover up a departmental investigation into his questionable behavior. He asks former Hollywood starlet, Sam Jones, to help him find the real killer. The problem? Sam isn't sure she believes in his innocence. She dives into the case anyway, but unfortunately, all clues lead directly back to Jordan... moreA dancer is found dead. The killer will go to great lengths to avoid apprehension. Deputy Jordan Branson is accused of murder in order to cover up a departmental investigation into his questionable behavior. He asks former Hollywood starlet, Sam Jones, to help him find the real killer. The problem? Sam isn't sure she believes in his innocence. She dives into the case anyway, but unfortunately, all clues lead directly back to Jordan. Once Jordan's arrested and proclaims his innocence once again, Sam's determined to catch the real killer and continues to prod and question the rest of the suspects. But will she uncover the truth before the real killer gets to her next? less