Daffodils and Devon Scones

Spring has come to the Nettles Bed & Breakfast, and with it daffodils in bloom, warm tea in the parlor, and a quiet sense of celebration. It is Nan Nettles's seventieth birthday, and while her husband's suspicious secrecy suggests a surprise in the works, Nan is content to let the day unfold in its own time.But inside the house, something else begins to stir.Hidden away in the attic, Nan discovers a long-forgotten cello. Once she touches it, the music comes easily—irresistibly. Guests begin drifting into deep, unshakable sleep. Conversations trail off mid-sentence. Even the resident ghosts grow strangely quiet.With the help of Mossy, the ever-practical Mabel, mischievous pixies, and the lingering echoes of the past, Nan uncovers the truth behind the enchanted instrument. The cello's magic is not cruel or dangerous—it is longing. A desire to be heard, remembered, and finally understood.Set against the warmth of the Florida coast, Daffodils & Devon Scones is a cozy paranormal mystery about birthdays and beginnings, enduring love, and the quiet magic of rest. This fourth installment in the Nettles B&B Para Cozy series blends gentle mystery, whimsical charm, and magical realism into a story where healing arrives softly—one melody at a time.Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with gentle magic, found family, companionable ghosts, and small-town charm.