Three elderly book-club friends, one poisoned president, and a town where secrets bloom beneath the roses.

Irma Gingerich finds comfort in her quiet Amish life, tending her garden, sipping peppermint tea, and sharing Thursday mornings with her two closest friends. But peace turns to turmoil when the proud president of the Sweet Briar Gardening Association collapses at the annual flower show.

The death is ruled a tragedy, yet gossip spreads faster than dandelions, and all fingers point toward Irma and her “miracle” roses. When the sheriff confiscates her prized blooms as evidence, Irma’s calm faith wavers beneath the weight of suspicion.

Now, with her reputation on the line, Irma leans on her outspoken friend Rosie Weaver and gentle Lovina Frey. Together, they trade their teacups for detective work, determined to prove Irma’s innocence before the truth withers away.

But the deeper they dig, the darker Sweet Briar’s soil becomes; rivalries, secrets, and one dangerous formula hidden among the flowers.

Deadly Bloom is a heartwarming Amish cozy mystery and the first novella in An Amish Book Club Mystery Series, where friendship, faith, and a hint of danger make every chapter bloom.

Step into Sweet Briar today, where every secret takes root, and every bloom hides a story.