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What do you do when all your troubles seem like they’ve unpacked their bags and have no intention of ever leaving? You pour a nice tall glass of sweet tea and relax out on the beach. Troubles can take care of themselves. Allie may not know what she wants to do with her life since she lost her job, but she does have her priorities in order. Sweet tea on the beach fixes nearly everything. Well, everything except a new murder case. Alec has gone back to his old job as a police detective and the next case tossed in his lap will keep him busy and off the beach. But that doesn’t mean Allie ...

In the heart of Christmas Village, a picture-perfect Christmas town glowing with twinkle lights and cinnamon-scented charm, Charlotte Crandall is settling into her new life as the owner of a cozy gift shop that's brimming with cheer. But when a local turns up dead at the beginning of the holiday season, Charlotte’s peaceful days take a chilling turn. With the help of her friends, Debbie and Lila, along with her boyfriend, Jake, who owns a snowy Christmas tree farm, she must unwrap a tangle of secrets before another victim ends up under the mistletoe. Between cocoa dates, carols, and clues...

Have you ever set out to do a good thing only to have it foiled? Like when I agreed to bake a cake for a fundraiser benefitting the local animal rescue, and the organizer ended up face first in my cake. Dead. As a doornail. There are two things Allie loves: baking and contributing to fundraisers, but she never expected volunteering would lead to murder. Her husband Alec, the local police detective, is formally working on the case, while Allie and her bestie, Lucy, are doing some informal detective work of their own. Will they catch the killer before they strike again?

It had been my dream to run a marathon for years. Why, you ask? Because I was nuts. 26.2 miles is no joke. When race day came, I was ready. And so was a killer. When all was said and done, one of the vendors at the strawberry festival was dead, and in her hand was one of my strawberry surprise cupcakes. My cupcakes were innocent. I swear. And so was I. Not to be put off, I set about finding the killer. Running is supposed to be good for you. Murder—not so much. With a little help from my friends, I’ll find the killer. Even if it kills me.

Going home to Alabama for Christmas was supposed to be fun. It was supposed to be relaxing. What I got instead was a dead neighbor. When I told my kids and my new boyfriend that Christmas was better with family, and suggested we visit my mother, I didn’t realize we would be investigating a murder. But sometimes dead guys have secrets that get them killed. My mother refused to believe her neighbor was involved in shenanigans, but when it nearly got me and my daughter killed, she had to admit something fishy was going on next door. Keep an eye on your neighbors, folks. Santa Claus might be ...

“Who’s there?” I called out into the dark night. Someone moaned loudly, and I screamed. I thought scavenger hunts were supposed to be fun? Halloween is nearly here, and with it comes another murder. Mia and her friends are participating in a town-wide scavenger hunt when one of the items found isn't on the list. Mia and Ethan will have to hurry to find the killer before they strike again. Halloween is celebrated all year long in Pumpkin Hollow. There are no paranormal elements, just good clean fun! And a murder, of course.

Ever have one of those days that’s supposed to be happy and fun turn out to be not so fun? And nowhere near happy? Like the time when my sister and I were going to throw my best friend, Amanda, a baby shower, and we found a dead body thirty minutes before the shower began. Just like that. What do you do when that happens? The only thing we could do was call my fiancé, Detective Ethan Banks, and cancel the shower. Who killed the baby shower guest, and how did she end up at Amanda’s house? Dead?

Ah, fall, the time of year when the air is crisp, the leaves golden, and sweaters and boots are back. Not to mention pumpkin spice everything. I had planned on a fall shopping trip to buy something pretty for the house, but I found a body instead. How does this keep happening to me? Allie and her husband Alec are enjoying their new house and their new marriage, but the dead body? Not so much. When Allie discovers the body of a local businesswoman, the chief of police is suspicious that she might have had something to do with it. Can she and Alec prove her innocence and catch the real killer...

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family and friends to gather around the table and overindulge in holiday treats. And for some, a time to die. When my new boyfriend, Detective Alec Blanchard, suggested entering the annual Turkey Trot race, I had no idea I’d be running for my life. Exactly where does the pumpkin pie and whipped cream enter in? It was bad enough that philanthropist Todd Spellman was murdered right in broad daylight, but for it to happen on a major holiday really put a damper on the celebrating. My friend Lucy and I decided we needed to help Alec out with the investigation, ...

The charming coastal town of Sandy Harbor is bustling with Thanksgiving preparations. As families plan their gatherings and the scent of autumn fills the air, excitement bubbles for the annual community Thanksgiving dinner. Allie Blanchard, renowned for her delectable desserts, is ready to showcase her pumpkin pies. With Lucy Gray, her best friend and sidekick, they’re anticipating a fun holiday baking spree. However, the festive spirit is shattered when a respected member of the community is discovered dead in his study. There’s no sign of forced entry, and the only clue is an old ...

Welcome to Christmas Village, where twinkling lights glow year-round, cinnamon lattes warm chilly mornings, and Charlotte Cranston’s charming Christmas shop is the heart of the town. From handcrafted ornaments to wooden toys made by local artisans, Charlotte has everything she needs to keep the holiday spirit alive. Until one December morning, when the festive cheer turns sharply cold. Charlotte receives shocking news: one of her suppliers, a gentle wood-toy craftsman beloved by the community, has been found murdered. Even worse, the police quickly focus on another of her artisan ...

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, not only because we’re making cherry chip fudge at the candy store, but because this Valentine’s Day is the first one Ethan and I will celebrate as a married couple. Unfortunately, someone has killed their Valentine’s Day crush. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, a record-setting snowstorm hits the small town of Pumpkin Hollow. Mia and Ethan had planned to spend their day off in front of the fire, but when they discover a frozen corpse, they’re called into action. Who killed gift basket shop owner Michelle Vance? Mia and her ...

There’s no other holiday like Halloween. Jack-o-lanterns, falling leaves, hot apple cider, and things that go bump in the night. Uh, including that dead guy. It might only be July, but Mia and the entire town of Pumpkin Hollow are celebrating Halloween early with Pumpkin Hollow Days. Amid the festivities, someone turns up dead, and Mia and her sister Christy are thrown into another mystery that needs solving. Will they figure out who the killer is without disrupting the festivities? Or will her husband Ethan put his foot down and insist they keep their noses out of things?Pumpkin Hollow ...

Allie Blanchard is planning a sweet Valentine’s Day in Sandy Harbor, Maine, with her husband Alec, the local lead police detective. But love takes a sinister turn when a schoolteacher is discovered dead on her living room floor, a heart-shaped box of chocolates nearby. Her new boyfriend, who found the body, insists he didn’t send the sweets—and the more Allie and her best friend Lucy dig, the more suspects they uncover. With Alec tied up in the official investigation, Allie must navigate a trail of broken hearts, jealous rivals, and long-buried secrets to catch the killer. But with ...

All I wanted to do was take my boyfriend on a romantic picnic and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. The dead guy was not invited. Because dead guys ruin the romance. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Mia and her boyfriend Ethan are enjoying the fall weather every chance they get. Unfortunately, someone has stashed a dead body where they least expected it. When you work in a candy store, the sky is the limit for creating new flavors. Mia’s mother is making caramel-filled chocolate turkeys while Mia is working on discovering who killed local business owner Fagan Brannigan. Can ...

Thanksgiving in Sandy Harbor is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but this year’s holiday feast serves up more than turkey and pumpkin pie. Allie Blanchard is eager to host her family gathering with her best friend Lucy by her side, but when a murder interrupts the holiday, celebration turns to suspicion. With tensions rising and secrets hidden behind polite smiles, Allie and Lucy dive into sleuthing while Allie’s husband, Alec, leads the official investigation. Between pie baking, coffee chats, and a table of suspects, they must catch the culprit before the holiday ends in ...

. Did you ever think that you knew someone so well that nothing they did could surprise you? Yeah, me too. Until my best friend came up with a doozy. It’s a new year and there’s a new murder in Sandy Harbor, Maine. It would seem that it’s business as usual until Allie finds out who the victim is. Lucy’s ex-husband. The catch is that Lucy never told anyone she had been married to anyone other than her current husband, Ed. Allie’s not sure what to make of this. They told each other everything, didn’t they? Why didn’t Lucy mention she had been married to someone else? And why is ...

Autumn is my very favorite time of the year. What’s not to love about pumpkins, brilliant-colored leaves, mild weather, and warm gooey cinnamon rolls? It was the mild weather that brought me out for an early morning run. It was discovering a body that made me want to run right home again. Allie and her best friend Lucy may have intended to spend a beautiful fall morning going for a run, but someone else intended to get away with murder. Can they figure out who is trying to put a damper on their favorite season before they strike again? Welcome to Sandy Harbor, Maine, a small town with a ...

When the wind blows, and the crisp amber, crimson, and russet leaves fall from the trees, there’s magic in the air in scenic small towns across Maine. Not to mention pumpkin spice lattes—those are magical, too. This time of year, the woods are carpeted with fall leaves, acorns, and much to my dismay, a dead body. Allie and her best friend Lucy are on the hunt for the perfect autumn treasures—leaves, pinecones, acorns, and berries—to create warm autumn wreaths this fall. And while leaf-peepers are out in force, they didn’t expect to come across a dead one in the woods. Who killed ...

In the charming coastal town of Sandy Harbor, Valentine’s Day is a time for love, chocolates, and... murder? Allie Blanchard, renowned for her delectable desserts, is thrilled when a local bed and breakfast owner enlists her help to add a touch of sweetness to the romantic holiday. But the festivities take a dark turn when one of the guests, a solitary visitor without a romantic partner, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Alongside her faithful sidekick, Lucy Gray, Allie untangles a web of secrets and lies. From hidden pasts to secret agendas, every suspect has something to ...