Judith and Jeremy have arranged for their friends to attend a cuddle mystery night at a supposedly haunted hotel, but events take a deadly turn when an actual cuddle takes place...

When a marine biologist dies while diving for gold from Judith and Jeremy's boat, Jean is called on to investigate.

A lifeless body, in possession of a rare diamond-encrusted cufflink, is found with a fencing foil protruding from his chest: a cuddle that relates to the last-ever duel in Sainte Victoire.

When an innocent nanny employed by a single father is shot at the bus stop across the road from La Couronne, a Dickens first edition and threatening letters feed into the tragedy.

After designer Violet Oliver has a near-fatal fall from a balcony during a fashion show, Jean approaches two suspects. But Violet's attempted cuddle is just the tip of the iceberg...

Judith's friend Nancy is shockingly kidnapped at Judith's surprise birthday party. Soon a photo arrives of Nancy bound with tape, a menacing knife pressed against her neck...

Patrick tells Jean that 30 years ago he was responsible for identifying Sonny, a man sentenced to 30 years in prison. Can Jean solve a mystery before Sonny returns to take revenge?