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What price do you put on a collection that can only be sold on the black market? Was the old desert rat murdered for his? Randy Jones had a secret collection of Native American artifacts he needed to be appraised immediately. But how do you put a price tag on an illegal collection? That’s the dilemma Marty Morgan finds herself in when she meets Randy. It’s a meeting that involves murder – Randy’s. Join Marty, her boyfriend Detective Jeff, her psychic sister, Laura, and her black Labrador, Duke, who wears pink booties on the desert floor, as they search for the killer before he ...

The weight of a long-buried secret can haunt a man's present. For Cooper Hudson, a thriving Seattle businessman, his past has returned with a vengeance. Suddenly, the unexpected death of Javier, a college companion from decades ago, is casting a dark shadow over Cooper's prosperous life. Back in those college days, heartbreak and jealousy clouded the air as Cooper's relationship with Juliana ended, only for her to find solace in Javier's arms. Their contentious history, marked by public confrontations, now places Cooper squarely in the crosshairs of a dogged detective, convinced that old ...

In the art world, fame can make a piece invaluable. Such is the fate of "Tides of Time" when it's spotlighted in a renowned art magazine. Suddenly, its worth skyrockets, catching the eyes of not only art enthusiasts but also those with nefarious intentions. But when an audacious attempt to steal the painting goes awry, the owners are left shaken, their prized possession in jeopardy. Enter Jane, an unassuming house cleaner with a hidden talent for solving mysteries. Once a regular house cleaner striving to make ends meet for her children after her husband's abrupt departure, Jane's life ...

He was a Pulitzer Prize winning publisher. She was a celebrity newscaster. Someone hated one of them enough to commit murder. Kat’s shocked when she’s asked to help solve the murder but it looks like her daughter may be marrying into the decedent’s family. Sometimes you just have to do the right thing. Nice to know there’s a Rottweiler at your back! This is the fifth book in the Midwest Cozy Mystery Series by a two time USA Today Bestselling Author.

Days away from a grand opening, a long-awaited vision about to come true is thwarted by a computer hacker. When it works, modern technology is miraculous. When someone knows how to abuse it, it can mean the end of a dream. Brigid and Linc are clueless when it comes to computers. Good thing their daughter knows a thing or two about them. Now, if they can just find out who hacked the magnificent website she built and get it up and running again before it’s too late and their beautiful B & B becomes nothing more than a vacant building with no visitors.

A missing husband is presumed dead. Was it because of a dive boat explosion or while he was scuba diving the Great Blue Hole? Evidence is pointing to a hitman, but who hired him? Her husband may still be alive, and Ella won’t rest until she learns the truth, no matter how painful it might be. When Ella, her sister-in-law, and a police detective travel to Belize to find what happened to her husband the day he didn’t return from diving the Great Blue Hole, they never expected that their lives would be in danger. Belize seems like paradise, but like any mirage, scratch the underbelly, and ...

The butterfly is endangered, but is that a reason for murder? When the Lotis Blue butterfly, an endangered species, is sighted in a forest where logging operations are being conducted, it sets off a chain reaction in the small town of Red Cedar, California which results in a murder. Join Liz and her boxer guard dog, Winston, as she helps the incompetent, bumbling chief of police search for the murderer, before he makes a mistake and arrests her quirky friend, Gertie. As always, plenty of dogs, good food, and recipes. This is the 5th book in the Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today ...

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 ...

Della Fox thought her days of investigating were behind her. After all, the last case nearly cost her everything. She’d even promised the local sheriff that she wouldn’t do any more investigating. But when local reporter Martin Lopez rushes into her antique shop, claims that he’s being watched and acting paranoid, she can’t ignore his cryptic plea for help. He hands her a computer thumb drive filled with evidence—and hours later, he’s killed in a supposed hit-and-run accident. Now, with Martin’s final words urging her not to trust the police, Della is pulled back into a ...

The Montclair family built a Hollywood empire over four generations. Now they're learning what happens when that empire demands everything—and everyone breaks. Isabella Montclair-Winters is eleven years old and already exhausted by the weight of family expectations. Everyone assumes she'll follow in the footsteps of her legendary grandmother Victoria, one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors, but Isabella isn't sure she wants to spend her life making films just because it's what Montclairs do. Her mother Kate gave up the opportunity of a lifetime, showrunning a prestigious New York ...

Cassie Vega, a successful entrepreneur in the organic skincare industry, relocates to the enchanting town of Sedona, Arizona. Drawn by its stunning red rock mesas and the unique blend of Southwest tradition and modern luxury, Cassie purchases an exquisite luxury property that becomes her sanctuary and social hub. As she delves into Sedona's vibrant community, known for its spiritual and holistic practices, Cassie organizes a dinner event to introduce her friends to the renowned Chinese healer, Mingyu Li, who helped her overcome a persistent ailment after she spent time with him in China. ...

Milton Arrowsmith is murdered by a poisoned box of chocolates on the morning of an art fundraiser, and a valuable painting is stolen from his apartment. His friends hire Al, both for their own security, and to find out what happened to Milton. Al investigates their social circle, and finds out everyone has secrets, some even connected to the case. It turns out the killer is much closer to home than anyone could have imagined....

There's something in the air conditioning...and yes, it’s addictive. Maria obeyed the mantra her mother had instilled in her, “Find a Rich Man.” Too bad her fear of getting old and losing her beauty caused her scientist husband to give her the anti-aging drug he’d invented. Too bad he was fired by the prestigious laboratory where he worked and lost his chance to win the Nobel Prize. But a true inventor is compelled to invent, and so Jeffrey did. And he was very successful at it. Just ask the guests at the Blue Coyote Motel where the owners, Jeffrey and Maria, struggled to build a ...

The peaceful community of Cedar Bay is shaken to its core when the quiet owner of Doggie Love Kennel is found dead, and a prize-winning Yorkshire Terrier is unexpectedly pregnant. Returning from the vibrant shores of Cuba, Sheriff Mike and his wife Kelly are thrust into the chaos of howling dogs and a sinister crime that has left the local pet lovers reeling. In this tail-wagging ninth book of the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series, the duo is faced with their furriest case yet. As they track paw prints and clues alike, they must piece together the events leading up to the murder while the ...

In the tranquil town of Cottonwood Springs, nothing is as simple as it appears. When a young woman's life is brutally cut short, her husband becomes the prime suspect. But was it truly a crime of passion, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Delving into a maze of deceit, Brigid and Sheriff Davis unearth a tangled web of betrayals. Amidst the backdrop of illicit affairs, sham marriages, and individuals vanishing without a trace, the true motive for the murder remains elusive. And with every piece of evidence pointing to a more complex plot, suspicions turn to some of the town's...

In the heart of the culinary world, where sumptuous feasts meet shadows of danger, Chef Dani Rosetti and her resourceful sous-chef, Arthur, find themselves in the midst of a deadly mystery. A chilling call sets the stage: Willow and Isla, women from starkly different worlds, are ensnared in a web of threats and coercion. Their tasks? For Willow, it's persuading the influential Jackson Steel. For Isla, a ransom of a million dollars. But as Dani and Arthur delve deeper, they realize the enigma is more intricate and perilous than it appears. With time ticking, and with the ferocious mastiff, ...

In the charming small town of Alma, Missouri, Jane Barrow is known for her thriving cleaning business and her ability to help solve local mysteries. But when her old friend Tracy invites her to see the renovation of a historic bed and breakfast she has bought, Jane finds herself tangled in a dangerous puzzle. The serene atmosphere of Alma is shattered when one of Tracy’s guests, Victor Marshall, is found dead on the B & B's property. At first glance, his death seems to be from natural causes, but as details emerge, Jane suspects foul play. When it becomes clear that someone drugged her ...

This isn’t the way it was supposed to be A 17-year-old boy murdered, Gunned down for no reason But when you live in a known gang area in Las Vegas, There can be collateral damage. The police always have the time and resources to look into murders of wealthy people, But it seems different rules apply if you’re poor, Even if you aren’t part of a gang. When Maria got the call that her son had been murdered, her life fell apart. And when the police said they would try to find the murderer, but there was probably little they could do, she was devastated. If the police couldn’t do it, ...

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.

Florence, Italy, and a wedding. Sardinia, Italy, and a murder. Is there a choice? For Kat and Blaine, there wasn’t. A romantic trip to Florence to take part in a wedding becomes a search for the groom’s best friend’s murderer in Sardinia.