Overview
No Good Deed is the seventh book in the Gift Shop Mysteries fiction series.
Sarah Morgan unwraps a box of treasures from her friend Josie, finding a charming vintage prayer locket with an engraved declaration of love. Her curiosity is piqued when she opens the locket and discovers a mysterious message written in French. Who are Julien and Amélie? And how did their locket end up with Josie? As Sarah searches the box for clues, she comes across a note scrawled on a piece of paper in Josie's handwriting: Help me. Worried that her friend is in trouble, she tries to get in touch…but with no success.
As Sarah tries desperately to locate her friend, she also investigates the story of the locket. When her search leads her to the Gilded Age of Port Huron—with whispers of lost legal documents and long-kept secrets—she can't help but wonder if she's stumbled onto a mystery that's better left unsolved.
About the Gift Shop Mysteries Series
Every gift tells a story…and some bring mysteries!
Get ready for a faith-filled mystery like no other! The excitement begins when Sarah Morgan returns to her picturesque hometown along the shore of Lake Huron to open a gift and curiosities shop, which she calls Heavenly Presents. As she reconnects with family and friends and grows in her faith, Sarah feels her shop becoming more than just a place to browse or buy. It's turning into a cozy haven, where tucked among the handmade keepsakes and one-of-a-kind wonders are clues to long-buried secrets and surprising truths. Sarah soon discovers that solving small-town mysteries might just be the most meaningful gift she can offer.
Why You'll Love the Gift Shop Mysteries Series
If you're looking for a mystery series that's equal parts heartwarming and intriguing, Gift Shop Mysteries is your perfect next read. Set in a charming lakeside town with a faith-filled shop owner as your guide, each book offers:
- Captivating mysteries that keep you guessing—but never keep you up at night
- A cast of relatable, endearing characters who feel like old friends
- A cozy, small-town atmosphere you will want to escape to again and again
- Faith-filled encouragement and hope, gently woven through every story
- Themes of redemption, reconnection, and second chances—with God, family, and community
Plus, each book includes delightful extras:
- A recipe inspired by the story
- A personal letter from the author
- “Behind the Counter” insights into the real-life history or inspiration
- Book club-ready discussion questions
Whether you're drawn to uplifting mysteries, enjoy uncovering meaningful secrets, or simply want a soul-soothing read with depth, heart, and a touch of suspense—this series was made for you.
Author Bio
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to read more than anything, and she especially loved mysteries. That girl, Cate Nolan, grew up to write her own stories. Today she is a Publishers' Weekly bestselling author of suspense and mystery novels. Although Cate spent most of her life in New York, she now lives by the sea in Maine, where the rolling waves and foggy mornings inspire her. When she's not writing, Cate is a middle school English Language Arts teacher who encourages her students to develop their own reading and writing talents.—Maine
