I enjoyed this somewhat but wasn't entirely enthralled with a plot that raced along with almost magical speed. Crime in the Community (Pitkirtly Mysteries Book 1) by Cecilia Peartree. 📚

Christopher thinks he has his life under control until the mysterious Amaryllis arrives in the little town, spreading chaos and confusion in her wake.

There were some turns of phrase I really enjoyed, like:

He brushed aside any attempt to thank him, apparently embarrassed to have caused gratitude to be felt.

Book cover: Crime in the Community.

Bradenslen mentioned this series so I tried Book One.