The Case of the Broken Heart: An Olivia Penn Cozy Mystery Short Story

A missing locket. A nosy Yorkie. A mystery Olivia didn’t see coming.

The day before she heads home to visit her dad in the small town of Apple Station, Virginia, advice columnist Olivia Penn stumbles into a mystery inside her Georgetown condo building. A friend’s sentimental locket has gone missing, and Olivia steps in to help find it.

What starts as a simple favor quickly turns into a twisty little investigation involving quirky neighbors, curious clues, and a pint-sized dog who always seems to be underfoot.

Can Olivia crack the case before she leaves town—or will a broken heart be the only thing left behind?

This charming, cozy mystery short-read prequel to The Olivia Penn Mystery Series is filled with heart, humor, and a clever amateur sleuth you’ll love following.

Meet Olivia. Follow the clues. Fall in love with the series. Enjoy this quick, feel-good whodunnit today!