Naughty List (Magnolia Ridge Series Book 5) by Chloe Jaxon

The holidays in Magnolia Ridge are supposed to be merry and bright—until the Christmas play ends in murder.When the town’s eccentric director is pushed from the balcony mid-rehearsal, chaos erupts in the community center. Witnesses swear they saw Santa himself do the deed, but Emma Richardson knows better. With the snow falling, the doors locked, and the whole cast stuck inside, it’s up to Emma, her mischievous boxer Max, and her best friend Charlie to untangle the tinsel of secrets before the killer unwraps another victim.Filled with small-town charm, laugh-out-loud moments, and festive intrigue, Santa’s Naughty List is the perfect holiday treat for cozy mystery fans.