Malice on Tap

She inherited a brewery. She didn't expect to inherit the family's magic too.Maren Ashworth has spent six years running Wildwood Ales, the small-town Vermont brewery her grandmother built - but when she finds a hidden grimoire in the cellar, she learns the family recipe box has always held more than hops and grain. Six days after that discovery, a beloved local orchardist turns up dead in her fermentation room, and the golden stain spreading across the concrete floor isn't beer at all. It's the last trace of a spell.With her skeptical police-officer girlfriend Robin reluctantly drawn into a case that no forensics lab can explain, Maren has to master a craft she barely understands, navigate a tangle of small-town secrets, and confront a branch of her own family she never knew existed - all while keeping the taproom open and the harvest ale on tap.What's inside:¿ A cozy, low-violence mystery with real stakes and a genuinely surprising killer¿ A slow-burn, deeply loving queer relationship between a witch and the detective who chooses to trust her¿ Kitchen-and-brewhouse magic - warding, truth-tea, and recipes with more than flavor steeped in¿ A warm small-town cast: found family, found coven, and a lot of well-meant casserole¿ A satisfying, fully wrapped standalone mystery - no cliffhangers, no series requiredPerfect for readers who love cozy paranormal mysteries with heart, a slow-burn sapphic romance, and a heroine who'd rather brew you a cup of tea than throw a punch. A lovely gift for anyone who adores small-town magic, amateur sleuths, and stories where found family saves the day.