Pumpkin Peril is the seventeenth book in The Mysteries of Blackberry Valley fiction series. 

It’s pumpkin spice season in Blackberry Valley, and Hannah Prentiss is eager to visit her friend Dana’s pumpkin farm that offers many familiar and unusual varieties. However, not only are pumpkin pranks plaguing the town, but after many generations, the farm might have to be sold! A long-lost relative has suddenly appeared to stake a claim on the land, citing an archaic inheritance law. A prominent businessman is also interested in the land, planning to carve it up for development. 

As they dive into the family history, Hannah learns that Rosemary Manning, a reclusive older woman, may have the information they need. But Rosemary has been keeping explosive secrets for decades, fear compelling her to remain silent. Can Hannah convince her to set the truth free in time to save the farm? 

About the Series: 

Welcome to the Hot Spot…where the food is fresh, and the mysteries are delicious! 

After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot―a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner are not the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams! 

 What you’ll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries: 

• The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town life
• Faithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit community
• Clean, wholesome stories
• Intriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasure 

With warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.