Description:
In the idyllic small town of Willow Creek, Sunnybrook Cottage Daycare is a haven of laughter, glitter, and innocent secrets...until one child's whispers turn deadly.
Theresa Daye loves her life running the colorful daycare, capturing hilarious kid quips on her popular blog, and sharing hugs with her pint-sized charges. The scent of fresh-baked cookies fills the air during storytime, tiny hands paint masterpieces on the walls, and nap-time stories lull everyone into peaceful dreams. But when a cryptic email echoes a private conversation from the playroom, quoting a shy girl's eerie mantra, "smart people always come out on top," Theresa's world of rainbow doors and nap-time stories unravels into a chilling maze of hidden dangers.
As anonymous threats escalate-mysterious late-night shadows outside the cottage windows, tampered toys that could harm curious toddlers-a blurry photo of a child's drawing arrives, revealing secrets that point to a web of corporate intrigue, a suspicious uncle with a grudge, and a cold-case murder lurking closer than the playground fence. With the help of a charming librarian who brings her favorite mystery novels and her loyal assistant who's always ready with a comforting cup of tea, Theresa must navigate shadowy watchers, courtroom dramas, and her own budding romance, all while protecting the little ones who trust her most.
But in a place where monsters hide behind finger-paint smiles and every crayon mark could hold a clue, can Theresa uncover the truth before the next "quip" becomes a cry for help-or worse, before danger reaches one of her beloved children?
Daycare Danger is a heartwarming cozy mystery brimming with small-town charm, adorable antics, mouthwatering treats, and edge-of-your-cot suspense. Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author MariaLisa deMora delivers a tale where the stakes are as high as a tire swing-and the exits lead to justice.