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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.

A review from the first book in the series, Holly and The Framed Friend: “If you grew up reading and loving Nancy Drew books, as I did, you will love this book. It brought me back to the days of childhood when I loved to curl up with Nancy and her friends as they solved mysteries… This is definitely a YA book for tween-agers, but the story is so delightful an adult is likely to find pleasure in reading it and remembering those years in the past when Nancy Drew was their favorite character. Kudos to Dianne Harman for creating this fun remembrance.”Book 1. Holly and The Framed Friend. ...

Alan Woolsham was at the top of his game. He was an acclaimed television star in England and had come to New York to film four special TV shows dealing with British antiques. The shows were to be taped at the Whitney Museum, and Alan hoped to open up a whole new viewing audience for his wildly successful show. But things didn’t go as planned. Murder does have a way of changing things. So much for stardom in the States. Marty and her husband, Jeff, were in New York City for what the hype promised to be a television and museum extravaganza about British antiques. Marty, an art and antique ...

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 ...

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.

In the glittering world of Hollywood, the Montclair family reigns as entertainment royalty. James and Victoria Reed-Montclair have built an empire through Montclair Pictures, crafting films that balance artistic integrity with commercial success. Their three children—Alexander, Kate, and Noah—have each carved their own paths in the industry while carrying the weight of their illustrious family name. But beneath the red carpet glamour and carefully orchestrated public appearances, the Montclairs face their greatest challenge yet. The company that built their legacy is hemorrhaging money,...

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....

Dani lands a dream gig catering for Nashville's music elite at Sienna Rivers' lavish plantation. But the star-studded dinner spirals into chaos when a famed artist meets a deadly fate. Lucky for Dani, her sous-chef doubles as a top-tier private investigator. Amidst the glitz, glamour, and dark secrets, Dani's niece revels in starstruck moments, meeting her musical heroes. Dive into this thrilling culinary mystery penned by a USA Today Best-Selling Author and Amazon All Star.

Vanishing Act - Northwest Cozy Mystery Series, Book Finale When young college student Nicole vanishes without a trace, the police brush it off as another youngster taking a spontaneous break. But a renowned television news anchor senses there's more beneath the surface. Enter Jake and Al, the tireless private investigators, hired to unearth the truth behind the mystery. As they delve deeper, the plot thickens. Nicole's roommates and boyfriend, who should have been frantic with worry, appear eerily unconcerned. The discovery of mysterious texts from an anonymous admirer further muddies the ...

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.

In the bustling heart of Cottonwood Springs, a chilling discovery rattles the community. A man's lifeless body, cold and eerie, is found in the backseat of his own vehicle. But what could lead Frankie, a man battling the chains of addiction and emerging victorious, to such a grim fate? Brigid and Sheriff Davis are faced with the haunting question: Did Frankie meet his end because of a fatal medical emergency, or was there a darker force at play? As a former addict, the initial whispers in town point to a relapse, a bitter overdose. Brigid must wrestle with her own biases, urging herself to ...

In the quiet town of Clover, a year-old hit and run accident resurfaces, dragging Della into a whirlwind of mysteries and dark secrets. When the FBI sets its sights on the case involving Della's late husband, Seth, Della's sister, Sophia, arrives in town, determined to unearth the truth. Yet, as they delve deeper, another chilling case intertwines with their investigation. James, a man disliked by everyone, dies in a suspicious car accident, and his stoic wife doesn’t shed a tear. Whispers of eerie sounds from their residence reach Della, leading Sophia to suspect a dark underbelly of ...

The serene Napa Valley sets the stage for a thrilling Plein Air art auction mystery that turns deadly. Chef Dani Rosetti, transformed into an amateur sleuth, along with her sous-chef Arthur, the owner of an international private investigation company, steps into the high-stakes world of Plein Air art at Thornton’s Auction House. Their culinary prowess is unexpectedly matched by their knack for investigation. As they delve into a plot filled with forgery, deceit, and betrayal, they uncover the dark underbelly of the art world, where authenticity and fraud blur. With every brushstroke ...

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 quiet town of Bainbridge Island, a storm of anxiety brews beneath the surface. Jayne Bartlett's troubled marriage and her husband Corey's sudden disappearance coalesce into a chilling puzzle that beckons seasoned investigators, Al and Jake. Initially dismissing the case as another marital tiff, the duo quickly realizes there's more beneath the surface when days turn into nights, and Corey remains unreachable. With every tick of the clock, the atmosphere grows tenser, and the mystery deepens. But as Al and Jake plunge into the heart of the case, another threat casts its shadow closer ...

A woman's murdered. Her cuckolded husband is the prime suspect. But a jury’s verdict is not guilty. How can that be? It was no secret that Sophia Reilly had lovers, a lot of them, and always had. Her husband, Eric, decided to go to a remote fishing shack to decide what to do about his marriage and while he was gone, she was found murdered in their home. Was he responsible for her murder? Or was it one of the other men in her life? Sheriff Mike and the Beaver County District Attorney are convinced that Eric’s the murderer, but the jury finds him not guilty. Is that the beginning of the ...

What could go wrong at a world class fishing lodge in the charming town of San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina, home of gauchos, leather, and chocolate? When Ray Martin, the wealthy owner of Moving Graphics, is murdered on a corporate fly fishing trip arranged by Jack Trout, Jack's wife, Carola, knows that if she doesn't solve the murder it could be the end of Jack's successful fishing business. She and Ray's wife, Lisa, along with some help from Cayo the cat, begin their search for the murderer. Was it Mitch Graham, who made no pretense of the fact he was ready to take over the presidency ...

Antiques, polo, and relationships. What do they have in common? Murder! Why was the Palm Springs polo club owner's fiancée, Pia, murdered? Old relationships, Mafia vendettas, and inheritances all play a part in this cozy mystery. Jack, the owner of a world class polo club in Palm Springs hires Marty, an antique appraiser, to evaluate his collection of art pottery and Pia's collection of art glass. When Marty and her husband, Jeff, a Palm Springs police detective, attend a cocktail party at the polo club, they find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery. Join Marty, Jeff, and their ...

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 ...

In the idyllic town of Cottonwood Springs, set against the majestic backdrop of the Colorado Rockies, a sudden controversy disrupts its tranquil rhythm. The town is split down the middle, caught in a passionate debate: Football or band? Which should get the spotlight? For most, the answer might seem trivial. But when the high school's football field is sabotaged, the turmoil escalates. The school board, quick to act, uses its discretionary funds for a total renovation of the football field. An act that would soon haunt them, as the school band gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ...