The Galentine's Crumble

Friendship is sweet... until someone sabotages the sugar.

Galentine's Day is Lindsay Zimmer's favorite holiday-because at Sweetie's Latte, it's all about friendship, frosting, and fun. This year's celebration features a lively bake-off where teams are paired at random, promises are made over pink lemonade, and everyone's determined to take home the coveted Golden Spatula.

But when sugar is swapped for salt, ovens are mysteriously unplugged, and a dessert turns up smashed behind the café, Lindsay realizes someone is sabotaging the competition. What starts as playful mishaps quickly escalates into something far more unsettling-especially when a threatening message targets one of the contestants and suspicion threatens to crumble friendships that once felt unbreakable.

With tensions rising, emotions running high, and her beloved café at the center of the chaos, Lindsay must uncover who's behind the sabotage before someone gets hurt and Galentine's Day is ruined for good. Luckily, she's not alone-between her loyal friends, a watchful photographer, and a very determined dog, Lindsay just might be able to save the celebration.

Because at Sweetie's Latte, some mysteries are best solved with a steady hand, a warm heart... and a little extra sugar.

The Galentine's Crumble is a short story.