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A murdered guest at her first catering event? Definitely not good for DeeDee’s fledgling business. So much for post-divorce new beginnings. When Lisa, a well-known Seattle art gallery owner, is murdered at the event, shock waves ripple through the local Seattle art community. The following day, newspaper reports indicate the cause of death might have been poison in the food DeeDee served. She has to find the killer to save her business and her new life.

When Jane's husband left her and their children for greener pastures, she had no choice but to take as many housecleaning jobs as she could get to support them. Little did she know that during one of those jobs she would discover that a valuable ring her client owned had been stolen. Even more unexpected is when her client asks her to investigate the theft and find out who stole the ring. Jane soon discovers she has a knack for solving crimes as well as locating a treasure that has been missing for over a hundred years. When she looked at a long-lost map that a treasure seeker had ...

Della's tranquil evening at a dinner party spirals into a chilling mystery when a corpse is discovered in the depths of a notorious cave, catapulting her into a dark investigation that rattles the serene Ozark Mountains. A decade-old secret, hidden amidst the stalactites, beckons Della into a world where the echoes of illegal activities still linger. As she defies the pleading Sheriff Metcalf, who harbors his own secret — a burgeoning, protective affection for her — Della wrestles with the whispers of the past, a convict's tales, a lover's sorrow, and a sister's grief. This cavern isn't...

Gwen Harper never planned on becoming a stand-up comedian at fifty-three. She planned on growing old with her husband, watching her kids find their way, and living quietly in their small Kansas town. But Tom is gone, and the one promise she made him—to finally chase the dream she'd always talked about—is the thing keeping her moving forward. So Gwen drives two hours to open mic nights at questionable venues, clutches a notebook full of uncertain jokes, and tells herself the nerves mean she cares. It's a strange kind of life for a widow with a grown daughter living over her garage, a ...

Shattered by her husband’s tragic death, Della Fox is ensnared in a web of mystery and suspicion when a competitor is found dead, with all clues ominously pointing her way. Entwined in a murder investigation and fighting to clear her name, Della discovers an unexpected aptitude for sleuthing that even the handsome new sheriff can’t ignore. As the layers of the crime unravel, so does Della's grief, replaced by an urge for justice, companionship, and adventure. Guided by a lovable St. Bernard, Moose, and buoyed by a burgeoning book club, Della uncovers more than just a murderer—she ...

In the charming New England town of Millbrook, Nora Blackwell has found her dream life running Second Acts Vintage, a carefully curated shop filled with stories waiting to be rediscovered. When the historic Ashford estate opens for liquidation, Nora discovers more than just exquisite 1940s clothing—she uncovers a decades-old mystery sewn into the lining of a navy-blue coat. The coat once belonged to Catherine Ashford, who died young in the 1940s, leaving behind a sister who could never let go. When Nora's beloved black Labrador, Gatsby, fixates on the garment with unusual intensity, she ...

Ivy Harlow came to Cedar Bluff seeking peace after the tragic loss of her son Adam. But when her true crime podcast helps solve a missing person case, she becomes reluctantly known as the woman who finds answers when the professionals give up. Now, human remains discovered at a local construction site are about to pull her into the darkest corners of this quiet Oklahoma town. The body is identified as Sarah Mitchell, an elementary school teacher who disappeared eight years ago. While everyone believed Sarah had simply left town for a fresh start, Ivy's investigation reveals a different ...

Sheriff Rich got the call every lawman dreads – a relative’s murder. And it’s even worse when it’s your sister. Brigid moved back to Cottonwood Springs to be with friends and family when her marriage and her publishing company both ended. When her best friend’s murdered, she’s determined to find the killer. A new romance and an adopted big Newfoundland are pretty comforting at times like these.

When a podcaster searching for answers in her son's death stumbles upon a missing girl's case, she discovers that some truths refuse to stay buried. Ivy Harlow thought moving to the quiet town of Cedar Bluff, Oklahoma would give her a fresh start—a chance to escape the whispers and pitying looks that followed her after her son Adam's fatal car accident. But the grief she carries and the nagging suspicion that Adam's death wasn't the simple accident everyone claimed it to be refuse to let her rest. When nineteen-year-old Rachel Covington goes missing, Ivy finds herself reluctantly drawn ...

Husband died. Children left the nest. What now? Murder and romance?When Liz bought the spa, she didn’t know she’d become an amateur sleuth. Some people are naturally good at solving murders. She’s one of them.Join Liz, Roger, her four-legged friends, Winston and Brandy Boy, as well as the quirky characters she meets as she searches for murderers from Red Cedar, California to Texas. Along the way you’ll encounter plenty of dogs, food, and some mouth-watering recipes. Each book in the series is a stand-alone.Enjoy this boxed set of standalone books for a USA Today Bestselling Author ...

Miranda Riley is a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas when she receives a call from the police that her mother, Eve, is missing. She rushes home to Little Feather, Oklahoma, hoping to quickly find her mother so she can return to her life in the big city. But once Miranda begins to search for her, she finds there is much more to Little Feather and her mother than she originally thought. First, the city is an oasis for supernatural creatures, and secondly, her mother was the Paranormal Investigator who kept them all in line.

Jane Barrow thought she was just cleaning houses and raising her kids in small-town Alma, Kansas. But when a routine job at the Whitcomb family reunion takes a deadly turn, she finds herself caught in a web of lies that stretches back decades. When Vanessa Whitcomb takes a mysterious tumble down the stairs, the police are quick to call it an accident. But Jane discovers a hidden notebook filled with cryptic observations about the family's darkest secrets—and she's convinced someone pushed Ness to keep her quiet. As Jane digs deeper into the Whitcombs' tangled history, she realizes that ...

The local residents of Cedar Bay come to Kelly's Koffee Shop for breakfast, lunch, and lots of gossip. Kelly serves it all up as she works to solve the murder of the high school Homecoming Queen. The townspeople can't believe what has happened in their sleepy little Oregon seaside town. She identifies five prime suspects, but which one did it?

Al’s past is catching up with him. Forty years in the mob and karma has his number. He’s a marked man, but a tip-off buys him some time. Can he catch his would-be murderer before they catch up with him? It’s a game of cat and mouse. Will Al live long enough to enjoy the future with Cassie? Or, will Red be lying vigil by his coffin?

Dog show judge Deidre Rogers had enemies - a lot of enemies - and someone hated her enough to kill her. And it wasn’t only the dog show people who hated her. When a woman’s as rich as Deidre and feels entitled to have whatever she wants, including other women’s husbands, it’s not surprising she had a long list of people who would like to see her dead.

Amidst the tranquil beauty of the mountains, Linc and Brigid had envisioned a romantic escape, a momentary breather from the hustle and bustle of life. Yet, the idyllic setting of their rented cabin turns into a chilling crime scene when they stumble upon a woman's lifeless body in Cabin 3. The little town of Pine Hill holds secrets, secrets that weigh heavy in the air. Whispered tales of missing individuals, speculations about the Pine Hill Mine polluting the environment, and a community turning a blind eye for the sake of jobs and their town's survival intertwine, making the situation ...

There's something about Kelly and murder. From the small town of Cedar Bay, Oregon to Italy, Cuba, and points in between, no matter where she is, Kelly can't help but be involved in solving murder mysteries. She has some help from Sheriff Mike, her dogs, and a Cuban cat. If you like food, mouth-watering recipes, and fast-paced page-turners, don't miss this boxed set of nine standalone cozy mysteries by a USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star.

Cold case murder investigations are a lot harder to solve than current murder cases. Particularly when the murder occurred over 15 years ago. But when a friend asks Brigid to investigate a cold case for her in New Mexico, Brigid feels she has to at least try. What she hadn’t taken into consideration were old grudges, a small town that kept secrets, and people who were willing to commit hate crimes to keep those secrets.

A broken tree branch. A dead body. An ambitious personal assistant. An unfaithful husband. Was it murder or simply an unfortunate accident? A lot of people resented Amelia Prescott, the grande dame of marketing agencies, because of her success. But did someone resent her enough to murder her? That becomes the job of Sheriff Davis and Brigid - to find out if Amelia’s death was an accident or a carefully thought-out murder. Confrontations can get dicey. Good thing Brigid has a 125-pound Newfoundland to help her.

Jane Barrow thought she'd left the mysteries behind. She was wrong. Between planning her wedding to Mike, running her cleaning business, and keeping up with her two kids, Jane has her hands full. The last thing she needs is another cold case pulling her back into the shadows of Alma's forgotten past. But when a stranger named Hazel calls late one night, desperate for answers about her brother who vanished forty years ago, Jane can't turn away. The trail leads back to the Wheeler house—the same eerie Victorian where Jane discovered disturbing Polaroids of missing children hidden behind the...