Jessica Lowell's first couple of months as the owner and operator of the Lonely Hollow Retreat in Echo Bay, Washington, have been a success. The retreat, a former summer camp, is a place where adults can relax and enjoy the activities of a camp while enjoying the comforts provided by the retreat staff. When Jessica decides to host a Dutch oven cooking contest, she discovers that the event brings more than several good bakers to her resort. After one of the contestants dies, she tries to keep the rest of the guests occupied while assisting the police with their investigation. After another death, she learns that sometimes the past catches up to people in dangerous ways. Jessica puts her life on the line as she tries to help solve the crime and save the Lonely Hollow Retreat.