Emma Brennan may have her head in a cloud of eucalyptus, but her feet are firmly planted on the ground in
breathtaking Carmel, California, as she prepares to open her new spa business, Aroma Wellness. But all the
reiki, shiatsu, and massage in the world canβt help her relax when sheβs accused of murder . . .
Everything is going smoothly as Emma prepares for the grand opening of the spa. The therapy rooms are
painted. The sales shop and cafΓ© are stocked with meditative and delicious goodies, from essential oils to
avocado masks and prickly pear massages. The fountain in the Courtyard of Peace is burbling with good
vibrations. In fact, there isnβt a whiff of trouble until that morning when Emma is shocked to learn that a rival
spa owner has been bludgeoned . . . with an item from the goodwill basket Emma gave her. Worse, a witness
is pointing the finger at Emma . . .
With the police treating Emma like sheβs the only suspect, and the townβs anti New Age anything posse
badmouthing her every step of the way, sheβs left with no choice but to conduct her own investigation. Incensed
by the accusations but empowered by her cousin, her nana, and her trusted Birman cat, Vivi, Emma reviews
the potpourri of possible suspects, determined to uncover the essence of foul playβbefore sheβs cold-pressed
for murder . . .