BOOK 2 OF THE AFFAIR WITH HAIR COZY MYSTERIES, A SALON COZY MYSTERY SERIES.
A weekend getaway. A ritzy estate with secrets. And two hairstylists who can’t stop tripping over bodies.
Victoria Fanning is done with murder. After surviving her first brush with a killer, she and her best friend Maxine are determined to spend their weekend at the luxurious Ravenswood Manor with nothing more dangerous than a stale canapé.
But the estate has other plans.
When a charming (but widely disliked) winery employee turns up dead, Victoria and Maxine find themselves swept right back into sleuthing—this time in a sprawling manor full of secret passages, missing jackets, suspicious wine stains, and guests with more motives than hair products in Vic’s salon.
Between staff whispering about financial troubles, a missing pocket watch, and a mysteriously blood-stained blouse discovered in the wrong room, the clues begin piling up faster than Vic can spray Maxine’s hair into place.
And when the killer realizes the stylists are getting close, this glamorous weekend away takes a deadly turn.
Now it’s a race to stitch together the truth before the murderer decides to trim them from the guest list… permanently.
Perfect for fans of humorous whodunnits, quirky friendships, and mysteries with more twists than a curling iron.
SERIES READING ORDER
Mousse and Murder
Hairspray and Homicide
TROPES
💇 Amateur sleuth with a quirky profession
🏡 Small town
🔍 Cozy murder mystery with humor and charm
FORMAT DETAILS
Available on Amazon / Kindle Unlimited
134 pages · 5 × 0.32 × 8 inches · ISBN 9798891151147 · Published July 21, 2026
“This was an awesome story mystery. I was glued to this book until the end!!” — Julie
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★★★★★
“This was one of those books that after starting, you won’t want to put down for its exceptional storyline.” — Tog
About Nellie H. Steele
Nellie H. Steele is an award-winning author of mysteries, romances, and adventures filled with unforgettable characters who often steal the pen right out of her hand. A lifelong bookworm and animal lover, she now spends her days surrounded by rescue pets while crafting twisty mysteries and soap-opera-style romances that keep readers hooked until the very last page. Escape into her books today—you just might find your next favorite character.
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