Former big-city lawyer China Bayles worked hard to make her Texas herb shop, Thyme and Seasons, a success. Now business is booming at her charming new tea room, Thyme for Teaโbut China is too distracted to revel in her latest entrepreneurial triumph. When sheโs not trying to spend more time with her new husband and stepson, sheโs worrying about her best friend, Ruby, who just hasnโt been herself lately. To further complicate matters, China has to round up a supply of mistletoe, the seasonโs most popular herb. It seems an easy enough taskโuntil her chief supplier turns up deadโฆ