For Chloe Abbington, the transition from fine art painter in New York City to business owner in Whisper Cove is jarring. But when journalist Fiona Gimble writes a vicious review of Paint Your Shop, Chloe learns that critics are the same everywhere. And when she finds Fiona's body behind her shop with a painting knife in her neck, bustling Artisan Alley becomes a crime scene, and Chloe is the prime suspect. As shrewd Detective Barrett tries to paint her into a corner, Chloe soon finds that Fiona had plenty of enemies. With the help of her affectionate canine buddy, Max, Chloe sets out to prove that she s been framed for Fiona's murder.