Check-Out Time — Kate Kingsbury

WELCOME TO THE PENNYFOOT
The London aristocracy has discovered the pleasures of seaside holidays in Badgers End, and it's Cecily Sinclair's job to keep them comfortable and entertained as the owner of the Pennyfoot Hotel. Detective work is not part of her duties --but Cecily is only too willing to help the local constable when death pays an unexpected visit...

LIFE IN THE BALANCE
In the long hot days of summer, most guests of the Pennyfoot Hotel like to lie back and relax. Not Sir Richard Malton. On the contrary, the distinguished gentleman climbed up on the railing of his top-floor balcony, teetered back and forth like a tightrope walker--then plunged to his death. Maybe it was the heat. Or maybe it was murder. Either way, Cecily Sinclair has to juggle her plans for the Midsummer Ball while trying to solve a deadly acrobatic puzzle...