About Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals by Michelle L. Clifton
A Taryn O’Kelly Mystery — Book 3
Wildfires weren’t part of Taryn O’Kelly’s summer plans. Neither was arson.
When a string of suspicious wildfires erupts in the Colorado mountains, authorities evacuate the KOA Campground and surrounding homes—forcing Taryn to postpone her long-planned summer kick-off picnic. As smoke rolls over Silver Springs and residents are relocated to the fairgrounds, tension rises almost as fast as the flames.
Then an insurance adjuster goes missing.
With rumors of arson spreading through town, Taryn refuses to stand by. But her investigation pulls her into a tangled mess of corporate land grabs, bitter zoning disputes, and long-held grudges that point in too many directions. Even the town’s resident prankster seems to know more than he’s letting on.
The deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes: someone in Silver Springs is playing a dangerous game—and the fires may be only the beginning.
Set against a Colorado mountain summer, Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals blends small-town charm, wry humor, and heartfelt community spirit with a mystery that smolders long after the last ember fades.
Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Chloe Coyle, and Gemma Halliday.
If you enjoy Taryn O’Kelly’s world, you can also read Book 1 (Party Planning for Murder) and Book 2 (Cruises, Cocktails, and Corpses), both available in Kindle Unlimited.
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Author Bio:
Michelle L. Clifton is the author of the Taryn O’Kelly mystery series, which blends laugh-out-loud humor, light romance, and gripping whodunits, what she likes to call “fluffy murders!” Her books are perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Gemma Halliday, and Tonya Kappes, delivering a modern twist on cozy mysteries with amateur sleuth Taryn O’Kelly at the helm.
Raised in Southwest Colorado in the Rocky Mountains, Michelle grew up surrounded by wide-open spaces, small-town charm, and plenty of inspiration for her fictional hometowns. She later married the love of her life and raised two children alongside a lively mix of pets, including a cat, two dogs, and even a few chickens! Her professional background has included work in the dental field, dance and theater, athletics, and event coordination. Her family eventually relocated to Cape Coral, Florida, just in time to weather Hurricane Ian.
When she’s not plotting fictional mischief and murder, Michelle enjoys hiking, camping, boating, beach days, puzzles, board games, reading, and of course, coffee. She also has a passion for healthy living and enjoys sharing simple, sustainable lifestyle tips to help others feel their best.