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Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, has reluctantly agreed to cater a dinner party for her friend Sophie Marchant in Portland’s popular Pearl District. The guest of honor, Donatella DeLuca, is a famous chef and owner of the highly acclaimed restaurant Mangia! Mangia!

When Mike’s friend, Jack Trout, asks Kelly and Mike to join his wife and him on an exploratory trip to a Cuban island, it’s an invitation they can’t resist. Mike’s dream of fly-fishing the saltwater flats on the exotic island is quickly replaced when he’s asked by the local constable to help solve the murder of a British fly-fishing guide, Dudley Samms. Jack becomes a suspect and his wife, Carola, asks Kelly to help solve the crime.

There’s just something about “bad boys” that fascinates people. But there’s a reason they’re called “bad boys”. Is that why Kade, the one with the “bad boy” reputation, was murdered? Of course, there were a lot of people who had a reason to want him dead. Like Harper, his ex-girlfriend, whose parents told her no more partying with him and put her on a short financial leash.

Being hired to cater a wedding in Provence provides an incredible opportunity to see and explore the area. And the who’s who in France will be attending it at the enchanting Chateau Madrigal outside of Marseilles. There's plenty of time off to explore Michelin restaurants, where Van Gogh lived and painted, and to see Provence in all its beauty, with its flamingos, black bulls, and miles of Camargue salt flats. To say nothing of imbibing in the award-winning wines the chateau produces. Sounds ideal, right? Not quite!

Cooking is nourishing. Murder isn't. Kelly and her husband, Sheriff Mike, take a belated honeymoon and travel to a cooking school at the Castello di Nardo in Tuscany. The day after they arrive, they discover that Signora Nardo, the owner of the cooking school, has been murdered. The Signora had her share of people who would like to see the first lady of the castle dead, including her brother, Salvadore, her lover, Giovanni, her lover's wife, Angelica, the Signora's husband, a rival cooking school owner, and her sister-in-law, who happens to be the resident chef at the cooking school.

When the curtain falls, the show is over. Unfortunately, it was opening night, and when it fell, it was definitely over for Angel Bridges! Affairs and jealousy, not to mention old resentments, are all good motives for murder. But just which one brought the curtain down on Angel? Join old friends from the Seattle area - DeeDee, owner of Deelish Catering; her husband, Jake, a private investigator; Cassie, a food critic for the leading Seattle newspaper; and her husband, Al, a reformed Mafioso with a sometimes questionable way of handling things, as they search for the murderer.

In the enchanting city of Santa Fe, on the cusp of the renowned Indian Market, Chef Dani Rosetti finds herself in the midst of art, allure, and alarming schemes. Contracted to cater a lavish dinner for America's elite Native American art collectors, the evening promises opulence and cultural splendor. But behind the scenes, a storm of intrigue brews. Art dealers, a revered Native American artist, and an enigmatic art dealer from New York named Julian Schimmer, who allegedly sold counterfeit art to several attending guests, make up the eclectic guest list. As Dani's astute sous-chef and ...

For three generations, the Hudson family has poured their hearts into building Hudson Estate—one of Napa Valley's most prestigious wineries. But when their award-winning Legacy Collection should be their greatest triumph, they discover something terrifying: someone has been systematically destroying them from the inside. Four million dollars stolen. Equipment sabotaged. Confidential files leaked to competitors. And at the center of it all stands Vanessa Blackwell—a ruthless corporate predator with the resources, patience, and cunning to orchestrate the perfect takedown. What begins as ...

A murder. A wedding reception. Not a good start to wedded bliss. Plenty of quirky suspects including the wealthy rancher who's still in love with the best man's wife, the smarmy minister who ran against him for county supervisor in the recent election, the estranged stepmother of his wife, his sister-in-law's drug-addicted ex-husband, and his ex-girlfriend whose family has strong Mafia ties. As always, plenty of recipes, dogs, and good food in this popular cozy mystery series by a two-time USA Today best-selling author.

Nicole was from New Orleans. When she found voodoo dolls in her gym locker, work desk, and on her front porch, she was scared. She knew what they meant. She was right. A few days later, she was murdered. A voodoo doll was next to her body. Can voodoo dolls kill? Liz, an amateur sleuth, is determined to find out and catch the killer. On a trip to New Orleans to attend a Cajun Creole cooking school, she meets with a gris-gris doctor who specializes in voodoo, hexes, spells, and superstitions.

Della Fox swore she was through investigating cases, but when a close friend of her deceased husband is arrested for a crime she’s sure he didn’t commit, walking away isn’t an option. Terry Bridges had turned himself in for the hit-and-run death of investigative reporter Martin Lopez. The problem? Terry doesn’t remember doing it and Della is certain he’s being set up, but by whom and why? As she digs deeper, Della uncovers a web of corruption that stretches further than she ever imagined. The police have damning evidence against Terry, but when a missing piece of camera footage ...

When Della Fox goes on a trip to Springfield, Missouri, with her friend Michelle, she anticipates a relaxing few days attending a literary event featuring their favorite author, Kris Mackey. Instead, she finds herself plunged into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and murder. The serene charm of Sunshine Street is shattered when a brutal crime occurs at the very bookstore hosting the event. The victim, Viv Daniels, is discovered in a back room, casting suspicion on the store owner, Samantha Duncan. Della, despite her initial reluctance, finds herself compelled to help Sam clear her name and ...

Every year, the quaint town of Clover buzzes with excitement as the County Fair rolls in. The lively sidewalk sales, thrilling rides, and the highly anticipated chili cook-off are the talk of the town. But this year, the chili brings more heat than anyone expected. When a cook-off judge falls ill after tasting a suspicious bowl of chili, people begin to wonder how that could happen? The incident becomes even murkier when Della decides that the intended target might have been the town's sheriff, who was notably absent due to a sudden accident. Enter Della, a resilient widow who's been ...

When the life she thought she knew is suddenly taken away, Ella Hunt is determined to make a new life for herself and her faithful companion, Boris the Bulldog. She finds a new purpose in the form of a small, failed hotel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. With her expertise in designing and upgrading hotel properties, Ella is determined to restore the hotel back to its former glory. But when she finds out the former hotel owner was found murdered in the hotel cellar, Ella teams up with the lead detective on the case, Luke Falconer, to uncover the truth and clear the hotel's name. If you enjoyed ...

An old lover, technology knockoffs, a missing self-defense instructor, and a dead convention exhibitor. They must have something in common, but what? When DeeDee, Jake, Al, and Cassie, from the Northwest Cozy Mystery series, meet up with Brigid and Sheriff Davis, from the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery series, at a law enforcement convention in Denver, it’s almost a given there will be a mystery to solve. Or maybe two. So much for getaway vacations.

DeeDee and Jake wish they’d never left Seattle to accept a case in the village of Finchingfield, England. What started out as a wonderful excuse to spend some time in Europe quickly becomes a nightmare. Staying in a manor that has over one hundred rooms and a lot of secrets doesn’t make for pleasant dreams.

When a woman reveals her plan to murder Nikki Rice in the confessional booth, Father Brown is faced with an impossible dilemma. As a Catholic priest, he is bound to keep her confession a secret, yet he cannot stand by and do nothing. With the help of Kelly's husband, Sheriff Mike, Father Brown must race against time to stop the murder from taking place at the upcoming baptism. If you enjoyed Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel And Then There Were None, then you will love this suspenseful thriller. Buy now before the price changes!

Amidst the historic charm of England, near the legendary King Arthur's castle, Dani Rosetti is prepping for what should be a routine catering job. But the tranquil backdrop is merely an illusion, hiding secrets as old as the castle stones and as treacherous as the English moors. Enter Lady Ellen Pemberton, the keeper of an enigmatic flower whose allure isn't just its beauty, but the power and wealth it promises. Yet, every bloom has its thorn. Many believe the village might find peace if Lady Pemberton were out of the picture – a sentiment even shared secretly by those closest to her. ...

In the peaceful town of Cottonwood Springs, nestled amidst Colorado's scenic beauty, a sinister shadow lurks. For Olivia, moving from New Mexico was supposed to be a fresh start, an escape from a haunting past. But the random flicker of her yard security lights reveals a chilling truth – her past has caught up with her, and it might be closer than she thinks. Leaving behind the memories of a menacing uncle, Olivia had hoped for a life free from the constant fear of being watched. But now, even in a new state, she feels the all-too-familiar prickle of unseen eyes on her. And with a young ...

Now that the man who has been trying to murder Della, and the one responsible for murdering her husband, has been arrested, Della is ready to put the past behind her and start anew. But when a young woman from nearby Whispering Pines shows up at her antique shop, desperate for help, Della is pulled into a complex web of lies, danger, and mystery. Sam Secoy’s brother has vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a locked car and a dropped phone in a dark alley. As Della digs deeper into Joe Secoy’s disappearance, she uncovers unsettling connections between his case and another ...