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In the quiet town of Alma, Jane Barrow balances her life as a single mother, a small business owner, and an amateur detective. Her seemingly serene existence is upended when her ex-husband, Evan, re-enters her life, bringing with him a wave of complications and unresolved tensions. As Jane navigates the challenges of co-parenting their two children, Tyson and Libby, she becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events. A tall, bald man begins appearing unexpectedly, making the family uneasy and stirring memories of a past Evan seems connected to. At the same time, Jane's friend Mike ...

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,...

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 ...

When Jane Barrow attends a local theater production with her family and boyfriend, Mike, a relaxing night out takes a sinister turn. The play's director is found dead backstage, and what first appears to be a tragic accident quickly raises suspicions of foul play. Jane and her state trooper boyfriend dive into the investigation. As they piece together the director’s tangled personal life and professional conflicts, they discovers a web of rivalries, hidden grudges, and dark secrets among the theater’s cast and crew. With time running out, they must uncover the truth since her ...

Amidst the glitz and glamour of a police fundraiser, a shocking tragedy unfolds — a bone-chilling plummet from a hotel rooftop. A man's life is snuffed out, but was it a tragic accident, a desperate suicide, or cold-blooded murder? Minutes after the deadly fall, a tense altercation escalates into an arrest. Gio La Serta, caught in the crosshairs of suspicion due to an earlier disagreement, finds himself shackled, his freedom snatched away. To many, it's an open-and-shut case. But for private investigators Jake and Al, the hurried arrest reeks of foul play. Commissioned by a wealthy ...

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.

When a daughter that Kelly’s best friend gave up for adoption at birth is accused of murder, Kelly has no choice but to see what she can do to help. But there are several things that present major problems. A sheriff who just wants a quick conviction, a woman who has a history of embezzling, an errant husband, looking for a way to escape from what life has dealt him, a jealous competitor, and a frustrated employee. So just who was the murderer? And what about that red-headed judge? Could he inadvertently preside over a murder trial where his daughter is the accused killer?

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.

When several members of Brigid’s book club are threatened with blackmail and ask her to help them, she can’t refuse. Their secrets are too private to be exposed, so she tries to handle the case on her own, without any help from the sheriff. Her family isn’t so sure she should get involved. The blackmailing case and her marriage are on a collision course, and she doesn’t know what the right thing is to do.

An unlikable guest who was abusive to his wife. A marriage in trouble. Someone thought he should be murdered. And he was. Brett reminds Linc of a time when he could have prevented an abusive spouse from hurting his wife - a close friend - and he’s always regretted it. Did he regret it enough to do something about it years later?

Sure, everybody could use a little extra cash. But is stealing from a business worth the risk of getting caught? Someone thought so. Someone is going to prison. When money is stolen from several businesses on Main Street in Cottonwood Springs, Brigid and Sheriff Davis work together to find the culprit, but are they too late? There’s a frustrating lack of suspects and the clock is ticking, or maybe time just ran out.

A new series for those of us who loved Nancy Drew! When renowned art conservator Chloe Harper is hired with restoring a mysterious stained-glass masterpiece known as The Glass Mermaid, she never expects it to entangle her in the decades-old disappearance of its creator, Lydia Mariner. But when a wealthy art collector with a suspicious interest in the piece turns up dead, Chloe begins to suspect that the secrets hidden within the glass go far deeper than mere artistry. With the help of her fiercely loyal best friend, Fi Delaney, enigmatic antique dealer Oliver Campbell, and the ever-watchful...

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 ...

Jane Barrow thought her biggest worry was keeping her cleaning business running smoothly while raising two kids as a single mom in small-town Alma, Kansas. But when the powerful A.E. Miller Group arrives with plans to build a luxury resort, Jane discovers that some developers will stop at nothing—including blackmail, threats, and intimidation—to get what they want. When mysterious lawyer George Jackson approaches Jane with disturbing evidence that the development company is forcing local residents to sell their properties through coercion, Jane finds herself drawn into a dangerous ...

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 ...

Darya can't help it. She sees things other people don't, like red zeros and black dots.Two Slade Kelly Suspense Series novels in a boxed set series that will have you turning the pages long into the night. Originally published in serial form, you can now read both of these novels from start to finish.It’s hard to protect a woman who has a second sight at times, particularly when it involves kidnapping, murder, lust, and greed. From Los Angeles to Mexico City to Guatemala and even the White House in Washington, D.C., the action never stops.Here’s what a reader says about Red Zeros: “...

Jackson Kelly may have been middle-aged and the vice president of the exclusive Oceana Resort Hotel. But Jackson loved to surf. And he loved the ladies, who were mostly young women he referred to as his “diversions”. When he dies on the beach while surfing with no apparent injuries, the question is: “What happened to him?” Too bad he had an angry-looking rash on his leg.

When things turn up missing at the campground, things that wild animals aren’t likely to carry off to a hiding place, it looks like a human must be involved. But why would a human want to steal a glittery hairbrush, the first of a number of items stolen? Maybe a fetish? Holly and several of her friends have gone on a summer camping trip before school starts. What seemed like an idyllic way to celebrate the end of summer soon turns into a hunt to find the thief.

Food porn can be addictive, but is it worth murder? When her food photographer is murdered, the police ask Cassie's husband, ex-Mafia man, Al, to help. Al’s ways of solving murder doesn't always follow police procedurals. Murder and Food Porn is cozy mystery that leaves you with a smile on your face! As always, there are plenty of dogs, mouth-watering food, and recipes. This is the eighth book in the popular Northwest Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today best-selling author Dianne Harman.

When Ella and Fiona travel to York, England for a much needed getaway, they never expected to get caught up in a murder investigation. But when the Head of Tourism in York is killed, the vacationers are quickly swept up in a conspiracy involving bribery and a civic scandal. With the help of an old friend who is an investigative journalist, Ella is determined to uncover the truth. She is certain that the man she saw in the bar on the night of the murder is the same hitman who killed her husband in Belize. But will they be able to find the killer before one of them becomes the next victim? ...