Love in a Nutshell: A Novel

"Classic romance . . . with an edge of mystery . . . sure to appeal to fans of both." — Kirkus Reviews

Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she's been fired from her position as a magazine editor, and she's got nothing left but the Nutshell—her parents' summer house in Keene's Harbor, Michigan. Kate hopes to turn the Nutshell into a bed-and-breakfast. Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than savory.

Matt Culhane wants Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company, and Kate is just new enough in town that she can insert herself into Culhane's business and snoop around for him. If Kate finds the culprit, Matt will pay her a $20,000 bonus. Unfortunately, Kate despises beer, her co-workers don't trust her—and she's falling hard for her boss. Can these two smoke out a saboteur, save Kate's B&B, and keep a killer from closing in . . . all while resisting their undeniable attraction to one another?

"Evanovich and Kelly skillfully combine comedy with romance and suspense to make a story sure to please the reader." — Booklist