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A glamorous seafood festival is about to make waves in Cliff’s Cove… but the first thing it serves up is murder. In Something Fishy This Way Comes, sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister think life at their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, has finally settled down—until a flashy new seafood festival sweeps into town. When the festival’s charming organizer is found dead and a powerful corporation resurfaces with suspicious plans for the harbor, the sisters are pulled into a tangled net of secrets, sabotage, and smuggling. With Detective Alvarez on the case and the harbor hiding more ...

After everything she’s endured, Becky hopes life in Briar Hollow can finally return to normal. But when a devastating house fire claims a life, the quiet town is once again forced to confront the truth hiding beneath its familiar streets. As rumors swirl and fear spreads, Becky begins to notice the small inconsistencies no one else wants to face. What starts as a tragic accident soon reveals something far more complicated—old grudges, buried secrets, and desperation that’s been smoldering for years. As the investigation unfolds, Becky must decide how much of herself she’s willing to...

In Briar Hollow, the truth doesn’t always bring peace—sometimes it brings danger. When a public argument turns deadly, the town rushes to judgment, eager to close the case and move on. But Becky knows that neat endings often hide the messiest lies. As whispers harden into certainty and an arrest offers convenient relief, Becky begins to see a troubling pattern—one she recognizes all too well. The story everyone believes doesn’t match the evidence, and the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes that this murder has nothing to do with anger…and everything to do with fear. With ...

A quiet weekend was all Becky wanted. Instead, she found another truth no one else wanted uncovered. Hoping for rest and distance from her growing reputation, Becky leaves Briar Hollow for a simple RV getaway by the lake. Campfires crackle, neighbors smile—and then a camper is found dead, stabbed with a kitchen knife. With the campground locked down and fear spreading fast, Becky once again finds herself noticing the details others overlook. What begins as a petty dispute soon reveals something far darker—secrets the victim carried with him and a killer who planned to vanish without a ...

This summer in Seaview, even the salads are hiding something deadly. When The Lighthouse Diner debuts a “healthy menu,” locals flock to Gus’s famous Cobb salad—until a rival café owner is found stabbed with one of Gus’s engraved kitchen knives. With gossip spreading faster than the lunch rush, the sheriff has his sights set on Gus again. Retired librarian Hazel Parker and sharp-tongued Millie Brewster dive into a case full of jealous rivals, shady health fads, and a love triangle gone sour. But as secrets pile up, Hazel realizes the killer isn’t finished yet. In Seaview, murder...

Popcorn, movie nights…and a scream that won’t fade into the credits. Sugar Creek’s summer movie nights promise picnics, laughter, and The Cookie Company’s new Cookies & Cream Sandwiches—until opening night turns deadly. Town treasurer Gerald Knox is found murdered behind the screen, a half-eaten cookie in his hand. Now the Harpers are under suspicion. Determined to clear their bakery’s name, Lilianna and Remi dive into small-town grudges, movie club drama, and long-buried financial secrets. But in Sugar Creek, everyone has something to hide—and someone is willing to kill to ...

When autumn arrives in Maple Hollow, Vermont, the air smells of apples, cinnamon—and secrets. Loretta Lockwood, innkeeper of the cozy Maple Cabin Inn, is ready to enjoy the Apple Harvest Festival… until a tragic accident at the local cider mill turns deadly. With her sharp wit, loyal friends, and a nose for the truth, Loretta uncovers a web of sabotage, stolen recipes, and small-town rivalries bubbling beneath the surface. As the leaves fall and the cider flows, she’ll need to press for answers before greed spoils everything Henry Beckett built. Perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander and...

In Briar Hollow, everyone knew who the killer was—until the truth proved them wrong. When Becky Bennett arrives in the lakeside town hoping for a quiet fresh start, she doesn’t expect to stumble into a murder that the entire community is eager to solve quickly—and conveniently. After a beloved man is found dead behind his rose garden, suspicion falls fast on the grieving wife. The town accepts the story without question. But something about it doesn’t sit right with Becky. As whispers turn into certainty and pressure mounts to stop asking questions, Becky discovers that truth is far...

A jealous sister. A ritzy mansion. A vandalism gone terribly wrong. Nessie…grab a casserole! We need you! When Nessie shows up to Patricia’s for a scheduled casserole confession, she learns that extreme sisterly jealousy didn’t end with Marcia and Jan Brady! With a sloppy Joe casserole and an ear for confessions, she never expects to wade into Chesterfield’s biggest scandal of the season. What began as Patricia wanting to bring her uppity sister down a notch or two, ends with the vandalism of one of the towns most incredible mansions. Now the snow is falling, the rumors are flying, ...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried beneath the tide. When a young woman is found dead along the widow’s walk near Harbor Haven Lighthouse, keeper Eliza is thrust into a mystery that threatens everything her late aunt built. The police call it an accident, but Eliza knows better—especially when a powerful developer starts circling the lighthouse with plans to claim the land. As Eliza and the older, world-weary ex investigator Henry, dig into the town’s forgotten archives, they uncover a chain of corruption stretching back generations. Every clue points closer to the truth—and deeper ...

A glamorous spa. A secret buried in steam. A small-town journalist with a golden retriever who won't stop digging for the truth. Caroline Meadows returns to Maple Falls, Connecticut, seeking peace and a fresh start in her late aunt’s cozy cottage—alongside her loyal golden retriever, Sherlock. But when the town’s beloved spa owner is found dead in the aromatherapy room, tranquility gives way to trouble. The police suspect a tragic accident. Caroline suspects something far more sinister. As she uncovers scandals simmering beneath the surface—from blackmail and betrayal to a secret ...

A body on the beach. A lighthouse full of secrets. A keeper who won’t stop until the truth shines through. And a May/December pairing that will keep you riveted! When Eliza Scott inherits her late aunt’s lighthouse on the rocky coast of Maine, she expects solitude, not scandal. But when a man’s body washes ashore beneath the cliffs, Eliza is pulled into a mystery her aunt tried—and failed—to keep buried. Coded journals, missing files, and whispers of corruption trace back to Harbor Haven’s most powerful residents. With the help of Henry Cole, a widowed former Coast Guard captain...

A prize ribbon, a perfect strawberry patch…and a murder rooted in secrets. Sugar Creek is buzzing over strawberry season—until beloved gardener Iris Bloom is found strangled in her patch, a contest ribbon tied tight and a half-eaten cookie in her hand. Once again, suspicion falls on The Cookie Company. Determined to protect their bakery, Lilianna and Remi Harper dig into a juicy mystery involving a lost strawberry hybrid worth millions, hidden journals, and decades-old grudges. But in a town where everyone knows your name, someone is hiding a deadly secret. With danger growing and trust...

One last summer. One last murder. And one final mystery in Cliff’s Cove. Welcome back to Cliff’s Cove, Maine—where lobster rolls are buttery, the gossip is salty, and trouble always seems to find sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister. As they reopen their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, for what should be a peaceful summer, the town’s biggest festival turns deadly when a celebrity chef is found murdered. With the whole harbor buzzing and old secrets rising to the surface, Becky and Lisa must untangle a final recipe for revenge before the killer strikes again. With Detective ...

At a glamorous Boston seafood gala, one rival chef ends up boiled alive—and the truth is about to spill over. In Murder, She Boiled, sisters Becky and Lisa are back with their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, serving up rolls, laughter—and another murder. When the shocking death of a rival chef exposes a simmering scheme of corruption, insurance scams, and coastal cover-ups, the sisters find themselves pulled into a case that stretches far beyond Cliff’s Cove. From glittering city lights to fog-shrouded harbors, Becky and Lisa must crack the case before the killer decides they ...

A quaint town. A mother and daughter who are also best friends. It could almost be Gilmore Girls...until the murder happens. In Sugar Creek, Lilianna and Remi Harper run the town’s coziest bakery—and know everyone’s secrets. The Fall Festival Bake-Off is their big debut for a new Neapolitan cookie…until a judge is found dead beside their missing recipe. Suddenly, the Harpers are at the center of a murder investigation. With quirky townsfolk, a too-friendly rival baker, and gossip spreading faster than flour in a mixer, mother and daughter must follow the crumbs and uncover the truth...

Welcome to Butcher Creek, where the cappuccinos are frothy, the brownies are fierce, and murder is always on the menu. At Bad Girls Bake Better, leather-clad bakers Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo keep the dessert bar rocking with sass, sugar, and a touch of mischief. But when a local councilman drops dead after eating their famous pecan pie, the heat in the kitchen turns criminal. With the crookedest cop in town pointing fingers their way, the Bad Girls must whip up the truth before their business—and freedom—goes up in smoke. From flirting with bikers to sleuthing in stilettos, these ...

When spring blooms in Buttercream Bay, so does trouble. Piper is thrilled to headline the beloved Strawberry Jubilee with her newest sensation—the Frosted Strawberry Sunrise donut. But her sweet season turns sour when sabotage strikes: stolen berries, ruined deliveries, threatening notes, and a shadowy figure determined to destroy the festival… and Piper’s business along with it. With Logan at her side (and flustering her heart), Tessa gathering town gossip like forensic evidence, and Churro the cat uncovering suspicious clues, Piper dives into her most tangled mystery yet. But when ...

Welcome to Acorn Falls, where your favorite lattes and breakfast treats come with gossip, extra sugar—and sometimes, a side of murder. Widow Maple Tipton moved to town for peace and fall vibes, not another headline. But when her new friend Honey finds her ex-husband dead at her hair salon, Maple’s past as an accidental internet-famous sleuth comes calling. Maple brews up more than coffee as she teams up with her handsome-but-infuriating business partner, Kelly, and a gaggle of quirky townsfolk to solve a very New England murder! Warm, witty, and wickedly twisty—Murder at the Sweater ...

When the butter melts, the truth comes to light. Welcome back to Seaview, Maine—where gossip travels faster than the tide and justice is always served hot. When rival chef Owen “Captain” Cutter is found strangled with a lobster-trap rope and locked inside his own shed, diner owner Gus Bailey becomes the prime suspect. It’s up to Hazel Parker, Seaview’s quick-witted amateur sleuth, to untangle the clues, calm the town, and expose the killer before another life gets reeled in. Full of charm, coastal flavor, and laugh-out-loud banter, Lobster Roll Revenge delivers everything cozy ...