Detective Samuel Adams, 36, is drowning in paperwork and half-finished coffee cups. His desk is a disaster, his eyes are tired, and he's determined to crack the case that's been consuming his every waking hour.

Cassie Brooke, 26, runs a cozy little bakery just a few blocks from the police station. Her quiet life is thrown into chaos when people she knows start getting murdered, pulling her straight into Adams's investigation.

Working together brings them closer than either expected. What starts as a necessary partnership slowly grows into something warmer-an undeniable pull they both feel but struggle to name. Between danger, late-night conversations, and moments they never saw coming, a quiet, unexpected romance begins to take shape.

Side by side, they push forward to uncover the truth behind the murders... and in the process, discover something they never thought they'd find in the middle of a case: each other.

The Sweet Smell Of Murder- 18 Chapters- Started June 25, 2025 / Finished November 29, 2025.

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