Join Rose MacGillivray on an adventurous journey through Paso Robles in Olive Groves & Alibis, the thrilling first book in L. G. Reed's captivating new series. In the charming wine country town of Paso Robles, Rose seeks a peaceful retirement but quickly discovers that small-town life can be anything but quiet. She finds herself entwined in a murder mystery that reveals secrets lurking beneath the idyllic surface. When her new friend Natalie is framed for the murder at a gallery exhibit gone wrong, Rose knows she must step beyond polite society to exonerate her friend, uncover the truth, and catch a killer. Together with a pint-sized dog named Watson, and a young British transplant seeking her birth mother, Rose and her friends navigate a web of deceit, danger, and delicious wines as Rose learns that the olive trees she's come to love hold more than just fruit-they hide villains. With wit, charm, and rich character development, Olive Groves & Alibis is a delightful blend of mystery, friendship, and resilience. Will Rose uncover the truth before it's too late? Pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine and dive into this thrilling tale that proves you can choose your friends, but sometimes, the past chooses you. Grab your copy today and join Rose on her quest for justice amid the delicious allure of Paso Robles! Olive Groves & Alibis is a crossover of women's fiction and cozy mystery starring Rose MacGillivray, a strong, female amateur sleuth. The novel explores themes of friendship and how past choices influence present lives as Rose finds herself embroiled in a series of criminal events involving art theft, murder, a false arrest, and kidnapping that jeopardize newly forged friendships.