The 17th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery Series!Julia South-Brown is busy. Between trying for a baby, having her adopted daughter move out, renovating her beloved cafe, and training for the annual Peridale marathon, she doesn't have much time for anything, especially solving the recent murder of local farmer, Ted Coleman. Despite Peridale Farm only being just up the lane from Julia's cottage, she doesn't know much about the reclusive Coleman family, which is why she's happy to take a backseat. But, when Ted's young widow, Denise, turns up on Julia's doorstep begging for help, she finds it impossible to turn the fragile woman away. Ted's three sons and ex-wife are making Denise's life a living hell. Everyone thinks she murdered her husband to claim ownership of the farm, and she needs Julia's help to prove her innocence.With death bringing out the worst sides of everyone in the Coleman family, Julia soon finds herself in over her head. Who stabbed Ted Coleman in the back with a knife during a family party, and more importantly, why? Can Julia sift through the family lies to find out the truth, and can she trust the widow who begged for her help? With her own personal family problems stacking up, Julia finds it difficult to discover a balance, but does she have it in her to walk away from one of her most difficult cases?Book 17 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! Contains mild peril.

Start a new cozy mystery series by getting the first four books in the Chocolate Centered Cozy Mystery series in this boxed set.Book 1: The Sweet Smell of MurderAlly Sweet is happy to be returning for a short break to the small town where she grew up. She is planning on using the time off to get over her messy divorce and she is looking forward to spending time with her much-loved grandmother and relaxing making chocolates and anything chocolaty.But then... the delivery driver for her grandmother's chocolate shop is found murdered. The detectives investigating the crime have a prime suspect, Ally's high school sweetheart, Brent. Ally believes that Brent would never murder anyone, so with the help of her trusted feline friend, Peaches, she tries to uncover the truth.The search for the killer leads Ally straight into the line of danger. Will she be able find the murderer before she becomes a victim herself? Triple Chocolate Muffin Recipe Included!Book 2: A Deadly Delicious Delivery Ally Sweet is settling into life in Blue River. She loves spending time with her grandmother and making delicious chocolate creations. But then someone is poisoned by the chocolates from 'Charlotte's Chocolate Heaven' and all the evidence points to Ally and Charlotte.Detective Luke Elm is on the case, but with her grandmother's business on the line and their freedom at stake Ally feels she has no choice but to try and find out the truth. Ally and Charlotte, with some help from Peaches and Arnold, do some digging to try and uncover the murderer. With the suspects piling up it is a race against the clock to discover who the murderer is so the chocolate shop doesn't remain shut and Ally and Charlotte don't land up behind bars.Will Ally and Charlotte be able to find the killer before they go to jail? Or worse get murdered themselves? Will hunky Detective Luke arrest Ally? Or will they develop a new romance?Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipe Included! Book 3: A Bitter Sweet Murder Ally Sweet is excited to be staying the night at a new luxury hotel for free because 'Charlotte's Chocolate Heaven' is negotiating a lucrative deal for the hotel's bed turndown service, where a chocolate will be placed on each guest's pillow every night. But then Ally stumbles across a dead body. It looks like she is being framed and when hunky Detective Luke Elm is inadvertently implicated in the murder, Ally does everything she can to find the killer. With a little help from her grandmother, feline friend, pot-bellied pig and some chocolate creations, Ally sifts through the suspects to uncover the truth.Will Ally's snooping make the shop lose the deal? Will Ally find the murderer and clear her and Luke's names before there is another victim? Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Ganache Frosting Recipe Included!Book 4: A Treacherous Tasty Trail Ally and Charlotte Sweet are running a booth for 'Charlotte's Chocolate Heaven' at a local farmer's market. Their primary concerns are selling cookies and keeping their cat, Peaches, and pot-bellied pig, Arnold, under control at the market.But then the son of a prominent and influential farmer is found dead and an old acquaintance of Ally's is suspected of the murder. Ally's investigative nature takes over and she goes on a search to find the killer. She tries to tread carefully so she doesn't step on Detective Luke Elm's toes, but her investigation leads her down a path straight towards danger. Will Ally be able to see through the cracks and reveal the murderer before it's too late? Or will her sleuthing alienate Detective Luke and ruin their developing relationship?Chocolate Cookie Recipes Included!

A missing woman. A mysterious stranger. A case with no leads. A terrible blast from the past. And cookies. Lots of cookies.Some cases hit close to the bone. For amateur sleuth, Sabrina Carlson, this is one of them. In Sabrina's mind, missing-person's investigations are always the hardest. Mostly because they remind her of losing her sister years before.If fighting off flashbacks of her sister's death isn't bad enough, this current case is one of the most difficult of Sabrina's career. After all, Claire Blakely didn't just disappear without a trace. She also didn't have any enemies. In addition, as far as Sabrina can tell, there are no leads to work with. As the days go by, Sabrina begins to worry if she'll ever be able to find Claire. Will Sabrina find a way to solve this case? Find out by buying a copy of Cookies with a Side of Danger right now!If you love a cozy mystery that has a picturesque coastal setting, an intelligent female sleuth, and plenty of twists and turns, this is the book for you.

Poppy is settling into life in an English village and gaining some green fingers at last as she restores the beautiful cottage garden nursery she's inherited. When she meets a wealthy dog lover at the village fête and is hired to create a "canine scent garden", the future looks rosy... until the day ends with a vicious killing and she finds herself spade-deep in a murder investigation once again.Meanwhile Einstein the terrier has fallen head-over-paws for a pampered poodle and Poppy has her hands full keeping him out of trouble. With vandals attacking her cottage and orders for flowers flooding in, she barely has time for sleuthing! But when unexpected help comes from her mad scientist neighbour Bertie, as well as crime author Nick Forrest and his talkative cat Oren, Poppy is sure she's found the killer...The only problem is - with false clues and suspects galore, could she be barking up the wrong tree?This book follows British English spelling and usage.Genre: cat cozy mystery series / gardening cozy mystery / women amateur sleuth / British detective mysteryTHE ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDEN MYSTERIESDeadhead and Buried (Book 1)Silent Bud Deadly (Book 2)Doom and Bloom (Book 3)

Welcome to The Berry Home: where the food is to-die-for!When Kylie's friend Jack is accused of murder, she must go the distance to uncover the real killer...Meanwhile Kylie's nemesis, Detective Gregson, appears to be joining forces with her BFF Zoey - but to what end?"Winters will have you giggling into your book!"Zoey refuses to tell Kylie about Gregson's secret, leaving her to figure it out on her own.Meanwhile, the odds seem to be stacked against Kylie's friend Jack. He had every reason to want the horrible Gary dead - but then again, so did quite a few other people. Will Kylie figure out the truth before it's too late for Jack?To add to all the chaos in her life, Kylie's kinda-sorta boyfriend Joel drops a bombshell, and Kylie is forced to make a difficult decision...Praise for A.R. Winters:"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com"For fans of Janet Evanovich, Rhys Bowen and Jana DeLeon, this is a funny, clean mystery." - Clara B, Amazon.comA Berry Perplexing Puzzle is the eighth book in the Kylie Berry Mystery Series. Though it can be read as a standalone, it's best read in series order. This is a humorous cozy mystery featuring a strong female protagonist, some unusual friends and family, and a mystery that needs solving! It has no graphic gore, bad language or sex.

After a priceless painting is swiped from a local art museum while being guarded by Elvira's security company, Carlita is coerced into helping to investigate, but becomes a suspect. Read all of Hope Callaghan's Cozy Mysteries FREE with Kindle Unlimited! "Swiped in Savannah" is Book 12 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mysteries Series BONUS: RECIPE INCLUDED! --------------------------Carlita Garlucci has had better days...not only is her new daughter-in-law, Shelby's diagnosis more dire than the family expected, Carlita's annoying neighbor, Elvira Cobb, has managed to drag her into the middle of an art heist investigation.Things go from bad to worse when Carlita becomes a suspect and is forced to clear her name. Meanwhile she has a new tenant moving in and is growing concerned that Ravello's, her dream restaurant, may soon become a nightmare if sales don't pick up.Can Carlita figure out who's responsible for stealing the valuable artwork? Will she come up with a plan to keep Ravello's afloat? What does the future hold for Tony and his new wife?Find out what happens when the Garlucci family becomes knee-deep in a new mystery!

Meet Stella O'Neil, retired FBI agent Oscar O'Neil's granddaughter. She's got a lot on her plate, trying to figure out her crazy, stubborn family, the hidden secrets that caused her grandfather's estrangement from her dad, and starting out as a realtor. Throw in a dead body found in what used to be the town's "royalty" family's manor, and she's neck deep in a mystery. She may be sweet, but she's pretty stubborn herself. As Stella's curiosity leads her from one town resident to the next, a dramatic tale of family secrets starts to appear, but is she getting too close to the truth? A scary car chase in the dark has her nerves on edge, but she won't give up until she finds out who the skeleton once was. She's so close... but someone... maybe more than one person... will do anything to stop her.

"A series that remains as reliable and satisfying as a favorite casserole recipe."--Cleveland Plain Dealer Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz encounters Bridezilla--and murder--in Fatally Flaky, another delectable mystery by Diane Mott Davidson. The USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of Double Shot, Dark Tort, and Sweet Revenge whom the Baltimore Sun describes as, "a cross between Mary Higgins Clark and Betty Crocker" is "today's foremost practitioner of the culinary whodunit" according to Entertainment Weekly. Fatally Flaky is Diane Mott Davidson at her mysterious and mouth-watering best.

'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

City girl Poppy desperately wants to pay off her debts, quit her dead-end job, find her father... oh, and keep a plant alive. But she knows that these are just hopeless dreams--until the day a letter arrives. Suddenly, Poppy is on a train heading deep into the English countryside to claim a mysterious inheritance. And the last thing she expects to receive is a cottage garden nursery--complete with romantic climbing roses, scented herbs, a bossy, talkative ginger cat... and a dead body.Now she must solve the mystery or risk losing her new home and the chance for a fresh start. But who would want to murder a gardener in a sleepy little village? Could a reclusive inventor have something to do with the killing? What about the brooding crime author next door? And why is her long-lost cousin so desperate for her to sell the cottage?Poppy might not know her pansies from her petunias, but that doesn't stop her digging for clues. The only problem is - she could be digging her own grave too...This book follows British English spelling and usage.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: cat cozy mystery series / gardening cozy mystery / women amateur sleuth / British detective mysteryTHE ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDEN MYSTERIESDeadhead and Buried (Book 1)Silent Bud Deadly (Book 2) Doom and Bloom (Book 3)

In the new stand-alone thriller from the World's Bestselling author comes a 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. As crowds of revelers gather, Rooney follows a fearsome trail of clues, racing from outlying districts into city center. He has no idea what-or who-he'll face in defense of his beloved hometown, only that innocent lives are at stake.

A beautiful house nestles in an orchard, where a blackbird sings at dawn each morning from a branch laden with rosy fruit... but underneath the trees a body lies too still to be asleep.Melissa Craig is struggling with her new novel, so when the invitation arrives to visit a nearby country house for some writing time, she decides a bit of peace and quiet is just what she needs. The house is everything she could have hoped for, even if the staff do seem rather unsettled... She has barely unpacked when the owner of the house persuades Melissa to investigate some threatening notes he has received. But before she can do any digging, he is found murdered in his own orchard.As she starts to probe further, Melissa realises that the dead man was universally disliked. Controlling, tight with money and nasty, he certainly made some enemies. But who could have hated him enough to resort to murder? His seemingly timid wife, the secretary with whom he previously had an affair or perhaps the gardener with an old secret? With the police looking for an outsider, Melissa is sure the murderer is close at hand. But can she prove it? And can she unmask the killer before they strike again?A completely unputdownable mystery for fans of Faith Martin, Joy Ellis and P.D. James that will have you totally hooked. This book was previously published as Malice Poetic.What readers are saying about Murder on the Orchard:'A first time reader of this novelist and I am now hooked... I don't often give 5 stars but this is a winner. Easy to jump right in and keep turning pages.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A great little cozy mystery... The pages fly by so quickly that the reader hardly notices time passing. Very nice! This is my first Betty Rowlands boon, but it won't be my last. I immediately went to Amazon to look for others of her novels.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Fabulous... If you like books written by the great Agatha Christie or MC Beaton, then you will love these!... Wholeheartedly recommend these books if you're after a good old-fashioned whodunit!... If you've never tried a cozy mystery book before, then what are you waiting for!' Stardust Book Reviews, 4 stars'Just right for an evening or two curled up with a good murder!... my favourite book so far and once again I had no idea who the killer was until Melissa herself worked it out... an enormous pleasure to read.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Each one just gets better and better... I polished this off in one day... I didn't want to put it down... I love these classic mystery stories.' Goodreads Reviewer'Really had me hooked. ... When I finished the previous book, I thought I had found my favourite one... I liked this one even more. This was the one with the most surprising outcome and I do love that.' B for Book Review, 5 stars'Enjoyable... The description of the delightful setting... makes me feel I know the village and inhabitants. A lovely, relaxing book to read.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'I liked this book so well, I am going to read the previous ones... delightful.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent book! Loved the characters and it was a great storyline. I would highly recommend this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'One of my favorite mystery series I devour each book as it comes out and look forward to the next... twists and turns... Grab this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

A heartwarming cozy mystery series about losing everything, taking a chance, and starting again. 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 3 of the series, the remodel continues as Abby and Georgia start to make plans for a grand opening celebration. A specialist is brought in to refurbish the century old fireplace mantel and makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile Lonnie is looking to adopt, Colt has a new mystery to solve, and Velma comes face to face with a blast from her past.Join Abby, Georgia, Rufus, and Ramos, as they continue with the remodel on the old mansion, prepare for a busy summer season, and continue to find a new meaning for their lives in the charming small town of Holiday Bay.

Business is booming at Charlotte's Chocolate Heaven and Charlotte and Ally Sweet are enjoying running the shop. But the Blue River locals are at loggerheads when they find out that one of their fellow residents is buying up vacant land and is planning to bulldoze some of the old shops to build a casino.Then the town is thrown into further turmoil when someone ends up dead. When the victim turns out to have more enemies than friends, the suspect list keeps getting longer. Charlotte and Ally, with the help of their pot-bellied pig Arnold, and feline friend Peaches, decide to do a little sleuthing. They uncover more than they bargained for and discover that Blue River has many secrets. Charlotte, Ally and their trusty companions weave their way through a muddle of clues and suspects to find the murderer before time runs out and there is another victim.Recipe Included: Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies

From #1 Amazon & New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes the USA TODAY bestselling debut to a series full of mystery, laughter, and murder in wine country...The Oak Valley Vineyard has been in Emmy Oak's family for generations. So when the small Sonoma winery is suddenly in financial trouble and in danger of being gobbled up by the corporate giants, Emmy moves home to try to save her legacy with her modern culinary know-how. First step--she throws a party showcasing her latest vintage and signature tasty treats to a group of wine country's most elite enthusiasts. Only when one of her VIP guests sips a glass of poisoned wine and dies in her cellar, Emmy's name is on everyone lips for all the wrong reasons.The victim was the young, boy-toy husband of one of Silicon Valley's most successful female CEOs... and his playboy ways and suspicious spending habits have almost no one mourning his death. Enter Detective Christopher Grant, recent SFPD transplant, who is assigned to the case and immediately homes in on Oak Valley. But Emmy is determined to clear her winery's name--even if Grant's dark eyes, sexy smile, and mysterious past threaten to distract her. After calling in the big guns to help her--a.k.a. her jewelry designer best friend and copious amounts of cookie dough ice cream--Emmy finds herself digging through a slew of suspects to uncover crimes, grudges, and secret affairs that could put a soap opera to shame. Can Emmy find out just which of the upper crust poisoned the victim's vintage...or will Emmy's next sip be her last?**Simple and delicious recipes included!**USA TODAY bestseller!"Ms. Halliday is the undisputed queen of the genre: she knows how to blend fashion, suspense, laughter, and romance in all the right doses."~ Fresh Fiction"Gemma has a natural flow to her writing, a vibrant, witty voice that makes you want to keep reading. 5 stars!"~ Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine" Halliday is on top of her game!"~ BooklistWine & Dine Mysteries:A Sip Before Dying - book #1Chocolate Covered Death - book #2Victim in the Vineyard - book #3Marriage, Merlot & Murder - book #4Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. It's rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE BELOVED USA TODAY BESTSELLING MYSTIC NOTCH SERIES...Discovering the 300-year-old skeleton of shipping tycoon Jedediah Biddeford in the ballroom wall is a big old hassle for Josie Waters, owner of the Oyster Cove Guesthouse. Especially when Biddeford's descendants turn up, certain that a family legend about treasure buried nearby must be true.Josie is too busy dreaming up the perfect cake for the Oyster Cove's 250th anniversary celebration to worry about the Biddeford family - plus half the town - digging up her yard... until one of her guests is murdered in the guesthouse garden. With worries that her guesthouse will get a reputation for being the kind of place you only leave in a body bag, Josie must put her detective skills to work to find the killer. Lucky for her, Nero and Marlowe and their gang of cat sleuths are also on the case. From the old wharf, to the town common, to the guesthouse itself with its many nooks and crannies, the cats are sure to sniff out the killer... but can they help Josie stop the person behind the mysterious murder before they strike again?A fantastic page-turner from a bestselling author, purrfeect for fans of Agatha Christie, Adele Abbott, cat lovers and everyone in between!Readers absolutely love the Oyster Cove Guesthouse series!'This was soooooo good! ...No doubt about it: this was one of THE best cozies out there. Such fun, full of (cat) humor. I can honestly say I was totally stunned at whodunit... I loved everything about this book, but I especially loved the cats. Nero and Marlowe have captured my heart!' Goodreads reviewer 'This book is fantastic... The characters that the author has created are realistic, fun and relatable... This is a page turner that I could not put down. If you love a well written mystery with a small town and cats, this one is for you! I cannot wait for the next book to come out.' Goodreads reviewer'I loved the cats in this book. It was a fun new perspective in solving the mystery. With all the fun twists this mystery has, it was a very satisfying read. Mrs. Dobbs new series is sure to please fans of cozy mysteries, I would highly recommend this book!' Goodreads reviewer'I really liked this book. I kept thinking I knew who had done it but the characters reasonings for who had done it kept making sense too so it really was a bit of a surprise at the end. If you like mysteries, detective work, and cats this book is for you!' Goodreads reviewer 'This is another fun addition to the repertoire to Leighann Dobbs vast collection of stories.' Goodreads reviewer'As cozy mysteries go, this is a wonderful tail (!) ...very cleverly done, can't wait for the next book in this series.' Goodreads reviewer'This was an absolute joy to read! It's the perfect blend of mystery and fun with crime solving cats thrown into the mix... humour that will have you laughing your socks off! ...I for one cannot wait for the next one! A Twist in the Tail is a must for animal lovers and cosy mystery fans!' Goodreads reviewer

From a #1 bestselling author:A fresh and funny romantic mystery series about a witty, down-to-earth heroine with a job you've never seen before..."So good I absolutely could not put it down! ... The entire book crackles with memorable characters ...The plot is fast-paced and suspenseful ... This series never fails to entertain me!" -- Chloegirl "Great read! Similar to Stephanie plum in terms of humor and great characters and story but nowhere near a copycat." -- Nancy Dell "It isn't physically possible for me to read this series without a constant smile on my face. My face hurts." -- Megington, Top 1000 Reviewer Up until Australian citizen Isobel Avery flies to Los Angeles for a top-secret job opportunity, the only mysteries she's tried to solve are the kind that come in fiction novels. Which is fine--in theory--because her new job is to prevent murders, not solve them.By a fluke of genetics, she has what it takes to be an undercover poison taster for the rich and famous, and by a flake of an ex-husband, she needs the money desperately enough to do it.But Izzy soon finds the problem with working for a secret society is that they like to keep secrets. Even from their employees. And when a celebrity chef is almost poisoned in his own kitchen, it leaves his taster in a coma they won't ever wake up from unless Izzy and her colleague can track down the killer in time.Izzy is way out of her depth--and worse, her annoyingly attractive investigation partner knows it. Only the care of her British, bartending housemate, the cuddles of his cockroach-chasing cat, and the sweeter mystery of the overly competent old lady next door, keep Izzy's courage from flagging. That and her comatose fellow taster whose life hangs in the balance.Can Izzy and her partner put aside their differences to hunt down the bad guy? Or will Izzy fail to survive her job's probation period?A fun, fast romp of a mystery series perfect for fans of Camilla Chafer, Jana DeLeon, Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Bond, Julie Moffett, & JB Lynn.Series Reading Order:Eat, Pray, DieThe Hunger PainsPoison is the New BlackPoison and PrejudiceDuty and the BeastThe Killer of Oz

Poppy never imagined she'd move to the English countryside and fall in love with a smug, demanding, ginger-haired male. Of course, that was before she discovered that she'd inherited a cottage garden nursery and before she met a certain talkative orange cat. Now she's embracing a new life filled with rambling roses, fragrant herbs, warm summer days... and weeds (lots of weeds), as she attempts to restore the neglected cottage garden to its former glory.When she lands her first gardening job at a beautiful country house, Poppy is delighted to earn some much-needed money. But she barely sets foot in the flower bed before the meddling neighbour drops dead in front of her--murdered by a lethal poison. Before she knows it, Poppy is busy weeding out suspects, helped by mad scientist Bertie and his feisty terrier, Einstein, plus a whole host of nosy villagers... not to mention maverick crime author Nick Forrest.But with her clients' flowerbed mysteriously dying and red herrings at every turn, Poppy soon discovers that neither gardening nor sleuthing are as simple as she thinks...This book follows British English spelling and usage.Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: cat cozy mystery series / gardening cozy mystery / women amateur sleuth / British detective mysteryTHE ENGLISH COTTAGE GARDEN MYSTERIESDeadhead and Buried (Book 1)Silent Bud Deadly (Book 2)Doom and Bloom (Book 3)

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

Counterfeit Confections from New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck!When Suzanne, Jake, Momma, and Phillip decide to buy an old house and fix it up, they soon discover that the neglected property is being used as a base for an illegal operation. The more they dig into the old house, the more they realize that there are more problems with the fixer-upper than just wiring and plumbing, and they must investigate the case or risk losing everything.

SIXTH IN THE BESTSELLING PELICAN COVE COZY MYSTERY SERIESPelican Cove's favorite resident gunned down!When someone close to Jenny is found murdered on a boardwalk bench, the Magnolias are plunged into grief. Secrets from the victim's past complicate the situation. Faced with a baffling lack of suspects, Jenny has no time to mourn as she struggles to hunt for the killer.Meanwhile, Pelican Cove residents are battling a wave of mosquito infestation. Quashing the menace becomes difficult with the town ready to rebel and dwindling city funds.Muffins and Mobsters brings tragic new developments as the Magnolias must persist in the face of adversity. Romance is on the backburner as Jenny and Adam struggle to make things work.If you like clean cozy mysteries, small town stories, and friendships that endure the worst life throws at them, you will like Muffins and Mobsters, the sixth book in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series.Other books in the series -Strawberries and Strangers - Book 1Cupcakes and Celebrities - Book 2Berries and Birthdays - Book 3Sprinkles and Skeletons - Book 4Waffles and Weekends - Book 5Book 7 coming soon!