After suffering a personal tragedy Abby Sullivan buys a huge old seaside mansion she has never even seen, packs up her life in San Francisco, and moves to Holiday Bay Maine, where she is adopted, quite against her will, by a huge Maine Coon Cat named Rufus, a drifter with her own tragic past named Georgia, and a giant dog with an inferiority complex named Ramos. What Abby thought she needed was alone time to heal. What she ended up with was, an inn she never knew she wanted, a cat she couldn't seem to convince to leave, and a new family she'd never be able to live without.In book 1 of this series, a local girl has been murdered and the small seaside community is up in arms. When Abby finds boxes in the basement of her new home, which seem to provide a clue as to who might have killed the girl, Abby plants herself firmly in the middle of what has turned out to be a complicated investigation. Although Abby isn't a cop, or even a private detective, she isn't unfamiliar with the investigative process. As a New York Times Bestselling mystery writer she knows how to conduct research. As the widow of a homicide detective, she knows the questions to ask. Join Abby, Georgia, Rufus, and Ramos, as they help Officer Colt Wilder track down a killer before kills the next victim in what looks to be a annual spree.

'Hooked from the first pages... wonderful... fascinating, full of twists and turns... kept me guessing till the end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsMeet Melissa: cat lover, caring mother... daring detective? Melissa Craig is absolutely delighted with her new life in an old crumbling cottage, spending her days pruning the primroses and getting to know Binkie, the ginger cat next door. She only wishes she had made the move to the countryside sooner.But when a knock at the door brings news of a shocking discovery, she suddenly finds herself thrown in to the middle of a baffling mystery: the bones of a young woman have been found in the woods just behind her new home.Perhaps the little village of Upper Benbury is not as idyllic as it first seemed? Strange phone calls in the night convince Melissa that the police are barking up completely the wrong tree, so she can't resist doing a little digging of her own. From the bingo hall to the beauty salon and beyond, her search ruffles a few feathers and uncovers many of the village's most scandalous secrets, but gets her no closer to finding the culprit...The discovery of a tatty old photograph in a drawer is the final piece of the puzzle she needs, but as a newcomer in this close-knit community, does Melissa have what it takes to get to the bottom of this extraordinary murder mystery alone? A joy to read! An absolutely unputdownable whodunnit for fans of Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Faith Martin.This book was previously published as A Little Gentle Sleuthing.What readers are saying about Murder at Hawthorn Cottage: 'An absolutely addictive, wonderful story. Loved it from start to finish. Great pace and a delightful setting, colourful characters and thrilling mystery. This was a brilliant story and I cannot wait for more!' Renita D'Silva, author of The Forgotten Daughter, 5 stars'Perfect for lovers of COZY CRIME!... I loved this book... This is an easily read book but it will keep you on your toes' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'The quintessential cozy mystery... the storyline is fast-paced and engaging... builds to an adrenaline fuelled ending, full of action and powerful imagery. An enjoyable, escapist read that I suspect may become my secret addiction.' Jane Hunt's Blog, 5 stars'An entertaining book... fluently written... In the same league as Agatha Christie.' B for Book Review'An enjoyable read, with lots of twists and turns... the mystery is one that keeps you reading well into the night. I will certainly look out for more books in this series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A lovely, peaceful and funny cozy mystery novel... plenty of very good laugh-out-loud moments... reminded me of Agatha Raisin... I'll be definitely in the search of other books from this author in future. A perfect cozy mystery! Licence to Read, 5 stars'Absolutely charming!... A good old-fashioned who-dunnit with just the right amount of mystery, intrigue and humour. Would definitely recommend!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars'Captivated... very well-written... a terrific beginning to the series... a very quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed the danger and surprising twists in this story, as well as the unexpected humour.' Robin Loves Reading'A gripping cozy mystery... encapsulated village life to a T!' A Knight's Reads'Absolutely perfect... very easy reading... Melissa Craig is such a good character... swept along for the ride... I am very much looking forward delving into the others - I can't wait! Broadbean's Books

The 15th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery Series!After nearly a year of being engaged, the time has finally come for Julia and Barker's wedding, but like most things in Peridale, things don't exactly go smoothly. Julia wakes up late on the damp and grey morning of her wedding to find that her cake has been ruined, her flowers are the wrong colour, and the cars are stuck in a flood. However, all of that pales in comparison when the choirmaster, Gloria Gray, drops down dead during her solo in the middle of the ceremony.With their wedding ruined, Julia and Barker must pick themselves up again, but they soon find purpose when Gloria's best friend, Flora Hill, begs them to investigate Gloria's death. Julia soon discovers that Gloria's dictator-style running of the choir created more than a few enemies, and when the police confirm that the bossy choirmaster was poisoned, Julia vows to solve the case. Who killed Gloria, and more importantly, why in the middle of Julia's wedding?Book 15 in the Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a cat loving and cafe-owning amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters. Written in British English. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes!Other books in the series:1. Pancakes and Corpses2. Lemonade and Lies3. Doughnuts and Deception4. Chocolate Cake and Chaos5. Shortbread and Sorrow6. Espresso and Evil7. Macarons and Mayhem8. Fruit Cake and Fear9. Birthday Cake and Bodies10. Gingerbread and Ghosts11. Cupcakes and Casualties12. Blueberry Muffins and Misfortune13. Ice Cream and Incidents14. Champagne and Catastrophes15. Wedding Cake and Woes

As the stage is set for a local village play in a beautiful countryside manor, Melissa Craig plays the role of detective once again when one of the cast is mysteriously murdered... Melissa is delighted when she's asked to help put on a play at her favourite local Cotswolds hotel. There's nothing she loves more than getting to know the cast, who are just as colourful behind the scenes as they are on stage.Rehearsals are running smoothly until the perpetually grumpy supporting actor is found spread-eagled at the bottom of a steep flight of stairs leading to a cellar.As Melissa tries in vain to save his life, she is sure she can hear voices nearby and suspects there is more to this accident than meets the eye. Why on earth was he trying to get down to the hotel's private cellar? And why does the hotel manager seem so angry about it?When the hotel floor plans deliver some unexpected revelations, Melissa is convinced that she's dealing with a murder. But when all of your suspects are actors, how can you tell the good liars from the bad? Can Melissa find the killer before the final curtain falls? If you've devoured books by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and P.D. James, you won't be able to resist this page-turning murder mystery! This book was previously published as Exhaustive Enquiries.What readers are saying about Murder at the Manor Hotel:'The Melissa Craig's Mysteries just keep improving with each new publication. I loved this one and I just could not put it down... Really enjoyed this book.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'I loved visiting with crime writer Melissa Craig in the Cotswolds once again... always entertaining; as normal I am already looking forward to the next one... recommend this as highly as the previous three re-released novels, all of which I loved.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent book with a great storyline. Characters that are so well written. I would highly recommend this book to anyone! I love this series of books.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Another great story by Betty Rowlands, clever plot, easy read. Enjoyable characters. Look forward to book 5!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Love Betty Rowland's books. Number 4 in this series so well written, with such engaging characters who come alive. Highly recommend.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Just the right amount of twists and turns and a bunch of delightful and interesting characters. What's not to love about a murder mystery in the Cotswolds?... I am now a fan!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'It was great fun trying to figure out who was up to no good when evidence was sorely lacking and to follow the twists and red herrings! Loved it!' Library Thing, 5 stars'A good old fashioned mystery story... I had a lot of fun with this novel... A cosy classic!' The Book Trail'I have read the three previous books in the series, and am enjoying them more and more as the series moves on... The story is highly entertaining and so easy to read. If you love books by Agatha Christie and MC Beaton, then you will definitely love this series by Betty Rowlands. Would definitely recommend it and am looking forward to see what Melissa gets up to in the next book!' Stardust Book Reviews'You're in for a treat... an engaging mystery... there are one or two twists in the tale which you probably weren't expecting. There's a good, spooky atmosphere too. ... The story is set in the Cotswolds and that put me in mind of the Agatha Raisin series by M C Beaton... preferably with all the curtains drawn if it's a dark night.' The Bookbag

'Brilliant... I read this book in one sitting and could not put it down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 starsCream teas, buttered crumpets and a very curious crime...Melissa Craig is settling in nicely to a new teaching position in the quaint little village of Upper Benbury, getting to know her way around, drinking tea with the eccentric staff, even sowing the first seeds of romance...But when she arrives one morning to find police outside her classroom, Melissa is shocked to hear that her beautiful colleague Angelica has been found dead in her home.As everyone in Angelica's life comes under suspicion, Melissa makes it her mission to go in search of the truth, not least because she's romantically entangled with none other than the police's prime suspect.The discovery of a vandalised portrait of the murdered girl might be just the clue that Melissa needs to clear her lover's name, but when a second body surfaces, she knows she needs to act quickly. Can Melissa uncover the ugly truth in this beautiful village before another innocent life is taken?Do you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Faith Martin? If so, make this puzzling and absolutely page-turning whodunnit your next read! This book was previously published as Finishing Touch.What readers are saying about Murder in the Morning: 'Perfect for lovers of COZY CRIME!... I enjoyed this very much... easy to read and moves along at a very good pace... I am already looking forward to the next two.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'An enjoyable whodunnit in the classic mystery style.' Goodreads reviewer'An enjoyable story, good plot and plenty of twists in it... An intriguing story with an unexpected end.' NetGalley reviewer'Fluently written and easy to follow... This series is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries.' B for Book Review'If you're a fan of old school whodunnits and nostalgic for Murder She Wrote like myself, I believe you will enjoy this series.' Read Book. Repeat'A quick read and sustained my interest... the pacing had enough suspense to keep me turning the pages... Readers who enjoy M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series or Alice Boatwright's Ellie Kent series would likely enjoy Betty Rowlands' Melissa Craig mysteries.' Goodreads reviewer

1920s India: Perveen Mistry, Bombay's only female lawyer, is investigating a suspicious will on behalf of three Muslim widows living in full purdah when the case takes a turn toward the murderous. The author of the Agatha and Macavity Award-winning Rei Shimura novels brings us an atmospheric new historical mystery with a captivating heroine. This Deluxe Edition features: an interview with the author, discussion questions, essays on the real-life inspirations behind the novel, delicious recipes taken from the story, and previews of The Satapur Moonstone (May 2019). Perveen Mistry, the daughter of a respected Zoroastrian family, has just joined her father's law firm, becoming one of the first female lawyers in India. Armed with a legal education from Oxford, Perveen also has a tragic personal history that makes women's legal rights especially important to her. Mistry Law has been appointed to execute the will of Mr. Omar Farid, a wealthy Muslim mill owner who has left three widows behind. But as Perveen examines the paperwork, she notices something strange: all three of the wives have signed over their full inheritance to a charity. What will they live on? Perveen is suspicious, especially since one of the widows has signed her form with an X--meaning she probably couldn't even read the document. The Farid widows live in full purdah--in strict seclusion, never leaving the women's quarters or speaking to any men. Are they being taken advantage of by an unscrupulous guardian? Perveen tries to investigate, and realizes her instincts were correct when tensions escalate to murder. Now it is her responsibility to figure out what really happened on Malabar Hill, and to ensure that no innocent women or children are in further danger.Inspired in part by the woman who made history as India's first female attorney, The Widows of Malabar Hill is a richly wrought story of multicultural 1920s Bombay as well as the debut of a sharp new sleuth.

The 14th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery Series!"Love the way Agatha quietly draws you into the story and then, bam, changes the direction!"Julia and Barker have finally set a date for the wedding, but that doesn't mean Julia has jumped straight into the planning, even though it's only three months away. With their daughter, Jessie, backpacking around Australia for the month, Julia has no excuse not to start the preparations, but she can't bring herself to dive into the huge task.An old school friend of Julia's moves into the cottage across the lane, and she is over the moon when she finds out that Leah happens to be a wedding planner. Julia feels like fate has delivered Leah to her, but things soon turn sour when it seems not everyone in the village is happy to have Leah back after two decades away. When Leah vanishes under suspicious circumstances days into the wedding planning, Julia quickly learns that her old friend isn't quite what she thought.With Julia's other best friends, Roxy and Johnny, in the frame for Leah's disappearance, Julia must get to the bottom of the case. Where has Leah gone, why are Roxy and Johnny so involved, and what did Leah do that was so terrible twenty years ago?

Book 14 in the Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a cat loving and cafe-owning amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters. Written in British English. No cliffhanger, swearing, gore or graphic scenes!Other books in the series:1. Pancakes and Corpses2. Lemonade and Lies3. Doughnuts and Deception4. Chocolate Cake and Chaos5. Shortbread and Sorrow6. Espresso and Evil7. Macarons and Mayhem8. Fruit Cake and Fear9. Birthday Cake and Bodies10. Gingerbread and Ghosts11. Cupcakes and Casualties12. Blueberry Muffins and Misfortune13. Ice Cream and Incidents14. Champagne and Catastrophes15. Wedding Cake and Woes

"A cozy mystery with the perfect blend of magic and mayhem. This series has me completely bewitched!"Caitlyn's world changes when she learns that she was found as an abandoned baby and adopted by her American family. Now, her search for answers takes her to a tiny English village where a man has been murdered - and where a mysterious shop selling enchanted chocolates is home to the "local witch"...Soon Caitlyn finds herself fending off a toothless old vampire, rescuing an adorable kitten and meeting handsome aristocrat Lord James Fitzroy... not to mention discovering that she herself might have magical blood in her veins!When she's dragged into the murder investigation and realises that dark magic is involved, Caitlyn is forced to choose. Can she embrace her witchy powers in time to solve the mystery and save those she loves?This book follows British English spelling and usage.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: humorous paranormal cozy mysteries / cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / British cozy mystery

French cheese, fine wine and... a mystifying murder?A delightful afternoon stroll turns to disaster when the guests of an artists' retreat in the French mountains spot the body of a man at the bottom of a cliff.Amongst them is Melissa Craig who, binoculars at the ready, suddenly finds herself at the centre of a very puzzling mystery. Was it an accident, or was he pushed?Her suspicions are confirmed when another body is found days later in almost exactly the same spot. It can't be a coincidence; someone in this idyllic French village is up to no good, and it's up to her to find out who.Between the eccentric locals and mischievous guests, Melissa finds herself with no shortage of potential suspects: was it the surly handyman with a dark past, or perhaps the short-sighted widow with an excellent golf swing? But the real question is: how close to the edge will Melissa have to tread to find the culprit...?An absolutely unputdownable murder mystery you'll read in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who loves Agatha Christie, P.D. James or Faith Martin. This book was previously published as Over the Edge.What readers are saying about Murder on the Clifftops: 'Once I started reading I couldn't put it down as it was entertaining and enthralling... The mystery was interesting and it kept me guessing till the end... Highly recommended!' Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars'A page turner and one that kept me up late.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I really loved the main characters and the brilliant plot. I read this book in one sitting and could not put it down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'This book hits the spot as an easy to read cozy mystery and I found myself lost in its pages almost immediately... Fascinating... I didn't guess the killer and was surprised by the identity of the culprit... there was a wealth of red herrings to keep me guessing.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A terrific read. It started out well and it delivered... I really appreciated the descriptions of the mountainous countryside... the book was a real pleasure to read... I will definitely read the others in the series. Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A great murder mystery story with some humour thrown in, ideal for Agatha Christie and MC Beaton fans! I shall look forward to reading the next book in the series!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars'A delightful whimsical read from the pen of Betty Rowlands... The writing flows, flitting from scene to scene as the body count rises. There's a touch of the Barbara Pym here, Pym crossed with dear old Agatha. A book to be savoured.' Jenny O'Brien Writer, 5 stars'You just become immersed in the narrative... and if you like a cozy murder mystery this is for you. I look forward to the next one.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A quirky cast of characters makes this an enthralling mystery... Another fascinating, quick read from the pen of Betty Rowlands.' Goodreads reviewer'As wonderful an affair as the previous two. Sharp, snappy prose, engaging characters and the usual village setting is replaced by the stunning Cevennes mountain range in the South of France... the thrills and spills come together to create an interesting and intriguing story. The best way of describing this series is as Midsomer Murders but in book form and set abroad. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer'I am becoming a huge fan of these stories... retain the ability to surprise me when the perpetrator is discovered. I went straight into book 4 as soon as I finished this one.' Goodreads reviewer

With Suzy about to give birth to her daughter, her ability to perform basic physical movement is severely limited. But her neurons are firing on all cylinders and kick into overdrive when Dr. Jeremy Peters, the eccentric ex-boyfriend of the new veterinarian they've just hired, is found dead at a remote hunting lodge. And when they discover a collection of wolf-dog hybrids in cages, a research-interest of the dead scientist, Suzy and Josie find themselves with another problem: What do you do with two dozen hybrids who can't live on their own in the wild, but aren't domesticated enough to be eligible for adoption?As various versions of the dead scientist's will surface, the situation turns murky as Suzy and Chief Abrams, along with Detective Williams from the state police, try to identify the murderer from a list of suspects, all potential beneficiaries of Peters' estate, that includes the scientist's wife, his brother, his research assistant and one of the major investors in whatever 'research' the scientist's primary focus actually is. And the fact their new vet is also listed as a beneficiary adds another level of complexity and uncertainty to the question of the killer's identity.The Case of the Unfettered Utonagan is the latest installment in B.R. Snow's popular Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries and contains all the elements readers have come to expect and enjoy. Set against the backdrop of one of the beautiful spots on earth, all the major characters are back and in fine form as Suzy's latest challenge unfolds. And by the time the case is wrapped up, Suzy and the gang are left wondering about what the future holds for all of us, including the dogs.

The latest in the nine book Northwest Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author. Things aren't always what they seem. Like, what could possibly go wrong on a vacation in the Cayman Islands - a Caribbean haven with beautiful women, plenty of rum, mouth-watering seafood, duty free shopping, and some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world? Well, murder for one.When DeeDee, Jake, Al, and Cassie go to Al's home in the Cayman Islands for a respite from the string of murders they've had to investigate in the last year, the last thing they expect is to be involved is yet another murder. And it's even harder when it's Al's longtime Mafia friend and next-door neighbor, Nicky Luchesse.

Since arriving in the tiny English village of Tillyhenge, Caitlyn is discovering that there are lots of perks to being a witch (although sadly, magic still can't make your thighs thinner or stop you acting like an idiot every time you meet handsome Lord James Fitzroy!)But when the nasty housekeeper at Huntingdon Manor is murdered and Caitlyn becomes the main suspect, she finds herself surrounded by suspicious villagers. With the help of her sassy American cousin and a mischievous black kitten - not to mention the old village witch and her shop of enchanted chocolates - Caitlyn sets out to clear her name.She soon realises that this is no simple murder. Her sleuthing leads her to an ancient ring with mythical powers - a ring worth killing for. But with a few clever spells and some chocolate magic, Caitlyn just might solve the mystery - and find her real family too!This book follows British English spelling and usage.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: humorous paranormal cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series, women amateur sleuth, British cozy mystery

Murder, mystery and a chocolate love potion... Caitlyn is looking forward to Midsummer's Eve in the tiny English village of Tillyhenge. Celebrating the summer solstice can be fun - especially when your grandmother is a witch with an enchanted chocolate shop! But when a teenage girl is murdered and a priceless love potion goes missing, Caitlyn and her cousins are plunged into a puzzling mystery.Is the girl's death connected to the midnight bonfires at the ancient stone circle? What about the two strangers who recently arrived in the village? With her naughty black kitten and toothless old vampire uncle (not to mention handsome British aristocrat, Lord James Fitzroy!) all lending a helping hand, Caitlyn sets out to do some magical sleuthing.But Midsummer's Eve is fast approaching and spells are going disastrously wrong... can Caitlyn use her newfound witch powers to find the killer - and maybe even mend a broken heart?This book follows British English spelling and usage.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: humorous paranormal cozy mysteries / cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / British cozy mystery

'Wow what a book!... One of the best mysteries I have read! Loved it from start to finish and couldn't put it down! A masterpiece!' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars As the sun rises, a wealthy young woman - Samantha Seabrook - is found drowned in the ornamental fountain of a deserted Cambridge courtyard, the only clue - an antique silver chain wound tightly around her throat. It's Tara Thorpe's job to discover what happened to Miss Seabrook - but the case becomes personal when she learns that Samantha had been receiving death threats... rather like the one that landed on Tara's doorstep the night the woman died. Together with Detective Inspector Garstin Blake, Tara tracks the killer to the dank and dangerous fens on the outskirts of the city. But there's something Tara can't quite admit to Blake about her past - and it could make all the difference to whether they live... or die.An absolutely gripping page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, LJ Ross and Joy Ellis. The first in a series of unputdownable Cambridge mysteries featuring Thorpe and Blake.The Tara Thorpe Mystery Series:Book 1 - Murder on the MarshesBook 2 - Death on the RiverBook 3 - Death Comes to CallReaders absolutely love Murder on the Marshes:'Literally couldn't put it down!! This was an excellent thriller with well-developed characters and great twists!! From the first page until the end... a great ride of mystery, suspense and murder... Excellent thriller and crime read!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow what a book! One of the best mysteries I have read! Loved it from start to finish and couldn't put it down! A masterpiece! Plotting perfection! The writing is brilliant and flows off the page, the characters stay with you. A thoroughly satisfying, absolutely stunning book! I cannot wait to read more by this amazing author!' Renita D'Silva'Fast-paced, twisty... I just ripped right through this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I have to say that I loved this book.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, 5 stars'I absolutely loved this book... grabbed me by the throat from the opening chapter and refused to let go until the very end... The story was a fantastic puzzle... all set against the beautiful backdrop of Cambridge and the menacing emptiness of the surrounding Cambridgeshire fens.' A Little Book Problem, 5 stars'Clever, twisty stories, with great characters.' Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay'You'll enjoy her books including this one if you like Joy Ellis, L. J. Ross, and Faith Martin... I absolutely adored the setting here. It reminds a little of the sort of setting in Midsomer Murders - quaint and idyllic with some very shady characters. The twists in the plot were plentiful and I liked the relationship and dynamic between Thorpe and Blake.' Goodreads reviewer'A tense, exciting read with plenty of twists... an addictive read.' Goodreads reviewer'A whip-smart read that had a good many surprises and twists... I'd definitely recommend this to fans of procedural mysteries. It was like an Inspector Morse/Midsomer layer cake with Christie for the frosting. I'm awaiting my next slice.' Goodreads reviewer'A darned good read.' Goodreads reviewer'Reminds me of Agatha Christie. Grabbing me straight from the start... will keep you guessing until the very end... A perfect gripping who-dunnit story, fans of LR Ross will love it.' Chelle's Book Reviews

It's summertime in Busman's Harbor, Maine, and the clamming is easy--or it was until a mysterious new neighbor blocks access to the beach, cutting off the Snowden Family Clambake's supply. Julia Snowden is just one of many townspeople angered by Bartholomew Frick's decision. But which one of them was angry enough to kill? Beachcombers, lighthouse buffs, and clammers are outraged after Frick puts up a gate in front of his newly inherited mansion. When Julia urges him to reconsider, she's the last to see him alive--except the person who stabs him in the neck with a clam rake. As she pores through a long list of suspects, Julia meets disgruntled employees, rival heirs, and a pair of tourists determined to visit every lighthouse in America. They all have secrets, and Julia will have to work fast to expose the guilty party--or see this season's clam harvest dry up for good. Praise for Iced Under "Ross knows her Maine coast and her snowstorms. Both provide an atmospheric backdrop for a cozy that . . . picks up its pace when its focus returns to the living and the newly dead." --Kirkus Reviews

If you love small towns, endearing relationships, food, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this new mystery series by Kathi Daley, author of the popular Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery Series.Set in the small town of White Eagle Montana, the series features Tess and her dog Tilly, who spend their days delivering the latest gossip along with the daily mail. When a close friend is murdered, Tess and Tilly join forces with the reclusive genius in town to sleuth out the truth behind the shocking murder that is rocking the community as it prepares for the annual Christmas Festival.

Winery owners murdered in Sonoma, California. A serial killer on the loose. What's the connection? Will there be another murder?A desperate call from a Sonoma County sheriff Kelly and Mike have helped before leads them to a winery guest house in Sonoma and then on to the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, searching for that connection. Good thing they took their boxer dog, Rebel, with them. He's a master at preventing murders.As always in this two-time USA Today Bestselling Author's cozy mysteries, there's plenty of food, mouth-watering recipes, and dogs.

In this intriguing new series from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams, a quirky club in small-town North Carolina holds the keys to health, happiness, friendship--and even solving a murder--all to be found within the pages of the right book . . . Strangers flock to Miracle Springs hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked "comfort" scone, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That's Nora's special talent--prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person's deepest pain. So when a visiting businessman reaches out for guidance, Nora knows exactly how to help. But before he can keep their appointment, he's found dead on the train tracks . . . Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to earn redemption by helping others. To join, members must divulge their darkest secret--the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Now, determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman's demise, the women meet in Nora's cozy bookstore. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge--proving it's never too late to turn the page and start over . . . "Anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat." --Library Journal, Starred Review

The astonishing multimedia thriller--first seen on Facebook Messenger--now in print for the first time. Police detective by day, celebrity food truck chef by night, now Caleb Rooney has a new title: Most Wanted. In the Carnival days leading up Mardi Gras, Detective Caleb Rooney comes under investigation for a murder he is accused of committing in the line of duty--as a Major Crimes detective for the New Orleans Police Department. Has his sideline at the Killer Chef food truck given him a taste for murder? While fighting the charges against him, Rooney makes a pair of unthinkable discoveries. His beloved city is under threat of attack. And these would-be terrorists may be local.

It's Christmas many years ago, and topping young Hannah Swensen's wish list is becoming the go-to baker in Lake Eden, Minnesota. But as Hannah finds out, revisiting holiday memories can be murder . . . With her dream of opening The Cookie Jar taking shape, Hannah's life matches the hectic December hustle and bustle in Lake Eden--especially when she agrees to help recreate a spectacular Christmas Ball from the past in honor of Essie Granger, an elderly local in hospice care. But instead of poring over decadent dessert recipes for the merry festivities, she instantly becomes enthralled by Essie's old notebooks and the tale of a woman escaping danger on the streets of New York. Hannah's surprised by Essie's secret talent for penning crime fiction. She's even more surprised when the story turns real. As Hannah prepares to run a bakery and move out of her mother's house, it'll be a true miracle if she can prevent another Yuletide disaster by solving a mystery as dense as a Christmas fruitcake . . .