It’s 1924. Lady Ellen of Ashcombe Hall is on a relaxing hotel break to recuperate. Her nemesis is found dead in the restaurant, face down in his pea and ham soup. Can she confront her past to solve the mystery?Lady Ellen seeks respite in the charming seaside town of Branden Bay, whilst her home, which was used as a convalescent home for war veterans, is being refurbished to its former glory. Her peaceful break takes a dark turn when she unexpectedly crosses paths with her arch-nemesis, the enigmatic Major Albert Coltrane. Major Coltrane is found lifeless, his face submerged in his own soup after a heated and public confrontation with Ellen who finds herself accused of murder.Determined to clear her name, she forms an unlikely alliance with Lottie Penny a hotel chamber maid and Captain Ernest Hamilton, a former patient at her convalescent home.With her faithful Irish setter, Prince, by her side, Lady Ellen embarks on a riveting journey through hidden alley bars and the opulent music hall of Branden Bay. They strive to unravel the threads of the mystery, in race against time to expose the real killer before Lady Ellen becomes the next victim.If you love the glitz and glamour of the era and a twisty plot, then step back in time to the roaring 1920s, where jazz-filled evenings and clandestine secrets collide. Murder at Millar’s Hotel is the first book in the Lady Ellen Investigates series. Read more

Getting to the meat of the matter…Can be murder.Chef and soon-to-be amateur sleuth, Lydia Thackery, is the co-owner, with her ex-husband, of Iron and Flame, a steakhouse in Quarry Creek, Wisconsin. Typically, Lydia’s biggest source of drama is the fact that her ex brings in a string of women to woo over a nicely cooked steak.But everything changes when one of his dates is murdered…and Lydia becomes a suspect.Dismayed by the news, and terrified that word could get out and adversely impact her business, Lydia has no choice but to do some digging and prove her innocence before she loses everything. To do that, she realizes that she may have to come face to face with a killer.Putting it all on the line, she dives in, hoping that things don’t end badly when a murderer discovers she’s on their trail.Can she grill the suspects and catch a killer? Find out in this deliciously twisty Culinary Cozy Mystery! Read more

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This is book 24 in the Sweet Cove paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting.A cozy mystery with recipes.It is September in the cozy seaside town of Sweet Cove, Massachusetts.Courtney and Rufus are getting married and the wedding date is just around the corner. As the family and friends prepare for the nuptials, something unexpected happens when Angie and Courtney are out for a walk.Trouble is brewing in Sweet Cove and the Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, Chief Martin, and two fine felines must join forces once again to solve the dark mystery before the wedding is ruined, or someone else loses their life. Read more

Chelsea Moon has had better days. Weeks. Months. Years.When real life gets too hard Chelsea decides to fly back to Pendle Island, a place she has not been since she was born. She’s looking forward to a vacation, but when she arrives, she’s quickly thrown into mayhem. Her Great Aunt Griselda has died, and Chelsea is needed at the funeral.She’s barely halfway through a stack of breakfast pancakes when her cousin Lizzy drops another bombshell. Chelsea is a witch, and her Great Aunt didn’t just die. She was murdered.Things go from bad to worse when Chelsea and her cousin start to follow the breadcrumbs. Her Great Aunt had been an infamous miser and hated by just about everyone on Pendle Island. Witches don’t get much more wicked than Griselda.After an ancient legal loophole leaves Chelsea as the sole heir of Griselda’s estate, she suddenly finds herself in charge of a haunted house on a hill, home to a mad pirate ghost, a talking cat, and a burly lumberjack with a curious secret.If that wasn’t enough, she’s got a dreamy sheriff to contend with, and a silver-tongued lawyer who is as charming as he is cunning. It’s a lot to process, especially when Chelsea learns about a family curse dangling over her head. The last thing she wants is to end up like her man-eater mother, but it seems she can’t help attracting attention…With a curse to run from, a murder to solve, and a needy cat to please, Chelsea finds her plate fills up very quickly. There’s also the small matter of avoiding death and learning magic, but that’s easy enough. Right?12 Books. Over 1,700 pages. All in one boxset! Read more

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for!Escaping a dreadful marriage and an angry ex-husband, Kylie Berry moves to the small town of Camden Falls, Kentucky, to run her cousin’s café, Sarah’s Eatery. Only one problem: Kylie can’t cook to save her life, and the longtime chef walks out on Kylie’s first day."Winters will have you giggling into your book!"Answering the call for a new chef, in walks lovely Rachel Summers, a friendly local brownie-addict who immediately gets the job.But when Rachel is found dead a few hours later, all fingers point to Kylie and her killer brownies.Could Kylie have made a major kitchen blunder and poisoned the woman? Did a bitter former employee tamper with her pantry? Or was there more to Rachel than the kind smile and eager-to-please attitude she sported at the interview?With the help of the few remaining café regulars, Kylie sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind who killed Rachel Summers!This is a laugh-out-loud 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.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"A cute light read with a final twist at the end." - Stacey Puleio, Amazon.com Read more

Sadie Alden got on a plane with no intention of looking back. She sold up her cafes back home and took up an opportunity that looked too good to be true. A beachside café on a remote island where no one knows her name, doesn’t that sound like heaven? Well… things are never simple.News of her arrival seemed to travel fast across the island of Hallow Haven, but the locals know things about Sadie that she hasn’t told anyone, things that even she doesn’t know.She’s barely started a tour of the place before she is dragged into a cellar to dodge the incoming storm. Her new friend Kate insists that Sadie accompany her on a damage check around the island. First stop; the cemetery. It seems that there is one extra grave and it has been uncovered by the rain.This is the beginning of a whole new chapter for Sadie, she is about to learn things about herself that have been hidden all her life. It turns out she has relatives out here, and they are all witches too.Hallow Haven is a place filled with ancient feuds, magic, and secrecy. Sadie was brought here by fate and only she can bring peace to the islands surrounding her. Who can she turn to for help? The hot Sheriff who is trying to keep his distance, the local hiking expert who appears when Sadie is in danger, or the ghost in her kitchen? Life’s a beach.15 books. One complete series. Over 1,800 pages. All in one boxset! Read more

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A little girl goes missing from Yew Tree Manor - the same house from which a girl vanished decades before. Does the key to the present lie buried even deeper in the past, in the forgotten history of an innocent midwife accused by a family of shocking betrayal? A gripping, heartwrenching story of love, loyalty and family secrets.From the internationally bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER.__________It all began with a midwife's secret, long buried but if uncovered could save two families from the bitter tragedy that binds them. And prove the key that will free them all...1969 On New Year's Eve, while the Hiltons of Yew Tree Manor prepare to host the party of the season, their little girl disappears. Suspicion falls on Bobby James, a young farmhand and the last person to see Alice before she vanished. Bobby protests his innocence, but he is sent away. Alice is never found.Present day Architect Willow James is working on a development at Yew Tree when she discovers the land holds a secret. As she begins to dig deep into the past, she uncovers a web of injustice. And when another child goes missing, Willow knows the only way to stop history repeating itself is to right a terrible wrong...** EMILY GUNNIS'S NEW NOVEL THE GIRLS LEFT BEHIND IS AVAILABLE NOW **ARE YOU READY TO DISCOVER THE MIDWIFE'S SECRET? READERS ARE SPELLBOUND:'I can highly recommend this beautiful tale which is heartbreaking, emotional, gripping, suspenseful and will keep you on the edge of your seat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review'The Midwife's Secret is an unputdownable book that grips you from the beginning. Be prepared for plenty of tears throughout, right to the end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review'Wow! What a powerful book. This had me hooked from the start. The story spans generations and tells of lies, grief and secrets. It was extremely well written and had you guessing right to the end. Loved the characters and couldn't put this book down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review'This story grabbed a hold of me and sucked me in. It was highly captivating, dramatic and emotional . . . I literally could not turn the pages fast enough' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review'A real heart-pounder! It had intrigue, suspense and lots of twists and turns!! Definitely some jaw-dropping moments! I highly recommend reading this book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review'The story was stunning and heartbreaking. I went to bed at 2am! Can't wait for the next book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review'Spellbindingly good! Heartbreak, intrigue, mystery' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real reader review Read more

*More than 100 5 star ratings on Goodreads!*“I love the characters, the setting, and the plot development. The warmth of the friendships is so strong and enjoyable. Once I started reading I didn’t want to stop.”A small town with big secrets. A caterer turned amateur detective. A wedding weekend plagued by murder and mystery.Home is where the heart is for Abby Hirsch, a chef returning to her small Texas hometown to cater a wedding at her aunt's charming bed and breakfast. But homecoming turns deadly when Abby finds the body of the bride's rival dumped on the grounds.With the wedding in jeopardy, a killer on the loose, and sparks flying with the new sheriff in town, Abby teams up with her best friend Cassie and dives into amateur sleuthing to get to the bottom of the murder before the big day. Her investigation soon reveals secret affairs, shady business deals, and more bodies in this quaint small town.Can Abby cater the perfect wedding feast while narrowing down the suspect list? Or will the killer crash the wedding cake before Abby can serve justice?This book features:Charming small-town settingBest friend sidekickA Bridezilla's wedding on the lineCaterer turned amateur sleuthClean slow burn romanceFilled with mouth-watering cooking scenes, longtime friendships, and a dash of humor, Death and Wedding Cake is a delicious cozy mystery that will leave you hungry for more. Pick up this captivating first book in the Sugar Creek Mystery Series today! Fans of Joanne Fluke and Diane Mott Davidson won’t want to miss Abby’s tasty adventures. Read more

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"…anyone here objecting to the marriage of these two... speak now or forever hold ...your murder weapon?!"Sophie Harrington cherishes the simple joys of small-town life and shares her peaceful existence with her adorable weenie dog, Max, and her beau, Officer Rey.Sophie is the proprietor of Max's Bow Wow Bakery, a store for pet lovers and their furry friends who visit excitedly while enjoying scrumptious baked goods.The excitement over an upcoming wedding takes a turn for the worse when the event planner is murdered during the wedding preparations.A series of mishaps related to the wedding dress, catering, and a clumsy bride may indicate more than just a curse over "happily ever after."With wedding celebrations hanging in the balance, Sophie, Hadley, and Winks, a favorite college roommate from culinary school, are thrust into a race against time to solve the murder and ensure a ‘hitch’ free wedding.It's a wedding to die for! Read more

A Regency widow shouldn’t be hunting spectres all night. Lady Judith Avely’s magical gift for divining the truth makes her prodigiously good at lying. To absolve a guilty secret, she travels to the exiled Duke of Sargen’s estate, but the last thing she expects is to run into the duke himself, who is lamentably now even more attractive than in his volatile youth.The duke has his own concerns: he has returned home to a haunted house, with skulls floating about and a footman apparently bashed by a book. Such vulgar circumstances are best avoided, but the duke needs Judith’s unique talents to help uncover the culprit - even if it might put her in the sights of a killer.With the help of a tiny vampiric acquaintance and a continuous supply of drinking chocolate, Judith should be able to solve the uncanny mystery…if only the duke will stop making improper remarks about her mobcaps.A lady who can discern lies, the duke who lied to her, and a gothic cosy mystery full of bats, skulls, and cocoa. Lady Avely’s Guide to Truth and Magic features a mid-life heroine, a slow-burn second-chance romance, and a magical version of Regency England. Read more

A dilapidated house.A mysterious legacy.A murder. Belle Baron thought she was inheriting just a house, but what she got was a ticket to a baffling murder mystery.One thing is clear: Someone would kill for this property.Armed with a caramel macchiato latte that warms her heart and the help of the handsome detective, Belle Baron is on a mission to unearth the truth behind the murder.Caramel Macchiato Murder is the first book in a captivating cozy mystery series. If you like your murders with a small-town feel and life-long friendships, an intriguing murder, and an ending you didn’t see coming, then you’ll love Laura Pauling’s brand-new cozy mysteries.Buy Caramel Macchiato Murder to follow the clues to the gripping conclusion today. Read more

A gorgeous island off the English coast, a beautiful hotel perched on the cliffs, a group of glamourous friends… and a suspicious death? Kitty Underhay’s invitation didn’t mention murder! Spring, 1936. As the boat draws into the harbour of Bird Island, Kitty is absolutely delighted to see the stunning hotel for the first time. She and her friend Alice have been asked to join the distinguished guests before the hotel officially opens its doors, but they have barely unpacked when the owner is found dead in his own study…Sir Norman’s death looks like suicide. But Kitty isn’t convinced – she cannot find a note, and he is left-handed but was shot on the right side of his head. Kitty tries to reach the police, but a violent storm engulfs the island and the power goes out. Kitty and Alice need to move quickly before anyone else finds death on their dinner menu!With several old friends amongst their suspects, Kitty decides the investigation should stay secret. But it’s not until Kitty uncovers Sir Norman’s financial difficulties that she’s on the killer’s trail. Can Kitty and Alice catch the culprit in time for tea, or will they become the next guests on the murderer’s list? Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie or Lee Strauss will adore this warm and witty whodunnit. An utter delight to read! What readers are saying about Murder at the Island Hotel: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Gripping, edge-of-your-seat… Will keep you up all night… I simply couldn’t put it down… Had me analyzing and guessing from start to finish… Five stars all-around.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I couldn’t put it down!… I didn’t see the ending coming at all and was so surprised!’ Goodreads reviewer‘Kept me sucked in from the first page, and I couldn’t wait to see how it was all going to end!’ @daniereads87⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Unputdownable… Great read with a truly incredible twist!’ Goodreads reviewer‘The pages almost turn themselves and when I was finished I couldn’t stop thinking about the story’s incredible twists.’ Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Fast-paced… kept me guessing till the end.’ Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘It was so much fun trying to figure out who had committed the murders, and there was a twist I definitely wasn’t expecting!’ Roberta Reads⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I loved this murder mystery.’ @Andireads2024⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Had me a little stumped, and I did not figure the ending out correctly!! Cannot recommend enough.’ Goodreads reviewer Read more

‘Wonderful book! I absolutely adored this… had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend…!!! ... I was drawn into the murder mystery plot instantly.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Join Flora Steele – bookshop owner, bicycle-rider, daydreamer and amateur detective as she tackles her first case!Sussex, 1955: When Flora Steele opens up her bookshop one morning she’s in for the surprise of her life! Because there, amongst her bookcases, is the body of a young man, with a shock of white-blond hair. But who was he? And how did he come to be there?Determined to save her beloved bookshop’s reputation and solve the baffling mystery, Flora enlists the help of handsome and brooding Jack Carrington: crime writer, recluse and her most reliable customer.The unlikely duo set about investigating the extraordinary case, following a lead across the sleepy village of Abbeymead to The Priory Hotel. When the hotel’s gardener dies suddenly, and they find out their victim was staying there, Flora’s suspicions are raised.Are the two deaths connected? Is someone at the hotel responsible – the nervous cook, the money-obsessed receptionist, or the formidable manageress?As the trail of clues takes Flora and Jack all over the village itbecomes clear there’s more than one person hiding secrets in Abbeymead…But does Flora have what it takes to uncover the truth – or will her amateur sleuthing put her in harm’s way?Love Agatha Christie, Midsomer Murders and T E Kinsey? Then this brand-new cozy crime series featuring bookshop owner Flora Steele is just what you need!Readers love The Bookshop Murder:‘Gosh I really loved this cosy murder mystery… Really charming… I raced through it in a day. Good for fans of Miss Marple or Osman’s Thursday Murder Club. Delightful.’ NetGalley, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely love this book! I was so captivated by Flora and Jack that I could not out this book down… I absolutely loved the way that this book twists and turns… I cannot wait to read more of the Flora Steele Books!’ NetGalley, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a joy… fabulous village setting… a totally fantastic tale… I highly recommend this outstandingly fabulous book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wonderful book! I absolutely adored this book!... had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book!!!... I was drawn into the murder mystery plot instantly.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book. Flora is the ultimate amateur sleuth; she is fearless, funny, determined, and defiant. I had a lot of fun trying to solve the mystery with her… a cozy, heart-warming, fast read. It felt like Scooby-doo meets Agatha Raisin. I am here for it!... delightful.’ Frosta Wings It, ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Love… The story twisted along, with everyone becoming a suspect… A fab read, that I devoured in a day.’Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic Cozy mystery!... fun to read… This author knows how to keep the reader’s attention from the first chapter!’Books and Benches,⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Pace moves along as you keep turning the pages to find out whodunit. You’ll find yourself rooting for Flora and Jack in more ways than one. I can’t wait for the next book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A lot of twists and turns, this cozy mystery holds readers attention. The Bookshop Murder is a page-turner till the last page.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more

Take a trip to Compass Cove, an enchanted town full of magic and mayhem…Zora Wick is at the end of her tether. After a lifetime of bad luck, it seems she’s ended up at rock bottom, saddled with debt from her cheating ex, a dead-end job with no prospects and a studio apartment that’s not even fit for a dog. It all seems a little hopeless until there’s a knock at the door…It turns out Zora has long-lost family on the other side of the country, hidden away in a little town on an unknown island. After uprooting herself Zora arrives in town to find that not only has she inherited an estranged family, she’s also the sole heir of the town’s local bakery—there’s one other thing too, apparently she’s a witch.With a whole world of magic to learn and a small business to run it seems like Zora’s hands are more than full, but when some new evidence comes to light and casts doubts on the nature of her aunt’s death, Zora is quickly drawn into solving a murder mystery.At her side is a sarcastic cat, headstrong cousins and a whole host of townsfolk who are nothing short of interesting. Can Zora learn to bake, catch a killer and settle into her new life without ending up on the chopping block herself?Ten books. Over 2,200 pages. All in one boxset! Read more

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A quirky genius bobcat shifter. A sassy ex-cheerleading vampire. A sweet—but slightly neurotic—witch. They fight crime.Hazel Greenwood’s magical career and love life are finally looking up at twenty eight. Take that, shallow Beige Witch mom and sisters! And everyone else who made her feel like an outcast growing up, just because she inherited Gran's powerful Green Magic.But when a mean girl from the past goes missing, Hazel’s thrown back into the whirlwind of small town drama, rekindled rivalries, and romantic sparks.High school’s back, witches.To clear each other's names, three supernatural frenemies must set aside ancient grudges and learn to trust each other.Because in the cozy, sea-swept village of Blue Moon Bay, Oregon, everyone’s guarding a magical secret.Will these three women, who usually can't stand each other, find love and friendship while cracking the mystery—or are they cursed to fail?Dive into a world of magical intrigue, snarky humor, heartwarming friendship, and slow burn romance. Escape to Blue Moon Bay now!Author's Note: In addition to gorgeous new formatting, this book has received a second professional proofreading pass, thanks to friendly readers pointing out that the first pass may have missed a few spots. 😅 Read more

Sometimes finding your peace…Can be murder.Chef, restauranteur, and amateur sleuth, Lydia Thackery, has realized that to have a proper life balance, sometimes she needs to just stop and smell the roses. To that end, she’s experimenting with new recipes, making the time to see her sister and her friends more often, and has been trying to back away from making work the sole focus of her life. Her plan is going well, until she receives a call from a stranger in the middle of the night. The woman sounds terrified and asks for help, but the call is cut off before Lydia can determine her identity.When a woman is found dead the very next morning, Lydia has a sinking feeling that the victim is the same woman who called her. Plagued by guilt that she wasn’t able to help, she starts investigating the mysterious death.Can she find her peace and catch a killer? Find out in this exciting Culinary Cozy Mystery! Read more