Welcome to Citrus Beach, where the sunsets are spectacular and the local mysteries are as tangled as a fisherman's net. Graphic designer and amateur sleuth Emma Cassidy's latest adventure kicks off when her trusty pocket beagle, Dixie, digs up a human bone in The Preserve, thrusting Emma into the middle of an investigation as sticky as the town's famous key lime pie.

With the help of Local reporter Kim Heart, sharp as a tack, joins the fray, lending her investigative skills to peel back the layers of this coastal conundrum.

But they aren't the only ones on the trail. Old friend and criminal investigator Jake Miller brings his expertise to bear on the increasingly complex case, which grows more perplexing with each unearthed clue. As "Maverick Max," a reclusive former historian with a penchant for pranks, complicates their search with misleading signs and booby-trapped paths, a second, chilling murder makes it clear: someone in Citrus Beach wants the past to stay buried.

As the stakes rise along with the Florida heat, Emma's crew must solve the mystery before the killer decides their investigation has run aground. With tensions mounting between Travis and Dylan, and Kim and Jake digging deep into the town's secrets, can Emma find the killer before jealousy and danger rip her team apart?

Dive into "Buried Bones and Broken Promises" for a compelling blend of humor, heart, and suspense that proves some secrets are worth killing for.