When a visit to a Colorado dude ranch turns deadly, it’s up to photographer Callie Cassidy to corral the killer…
As maid of honor (aka grande dame) in her best friend’s upcoming wedding, Callie wants to plan the perfect bridal shower. And what could be better than a girls’ trip with their posse of friends?
The women jump at the idea and suggest a destination—Moonglow Ranch, a serenity retreat-slash-dude ranch owned by one friend’s aunt and uncle.
When they arrive, Callie is less than enthusiastic. Serenity doesn’t come easily to a former investigative photojournalist. Plus, her horse is stubborn as…well, a mule. She’s warned to be on the lookout for snakes. Worst of all—gasp!—Moonglow only serves healthy food. Still, her friends are having a great time, and even Callie’s golden retriever Woody and tabby cat Carl seem right at home on the ranch. For their sake, she tries to tap into her inner Zen.
Then the conniving wife of the town’s most powerful man interrupts the party and threatens the ranch’s proprietors. Callie worries the trip is destined for disaster.
Later, Callie finds the woman’s body in the stable, apparently trampled by a horse. Or did she die from a snakebite? Or—as Callie suspects—could something even more sinister be at work?
Answers are as difficult to find as a needle in the haystack. And when the police chief accuses the ranch owners of murder, Callie realizes she’ll need to lasso the real outlaw—before the wrong people end up in the pokey. (Amazon)
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When temperamental conductor Felix Underhayes is killed before a rehearsal of the Nutcracker ballet, everyone realizes the show must go on. But Emily Wilson’s nephew, percussionist Charlie McRae, is accused of the crime, and Emily must prove his innocence. (Amazon)
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Librarian Kathleen Paulson is always willing to help a friend, but to save one from a wrongful arrest, she’ll need magical backup from her affectionate cats in the newest installment of this New York Times bestselling series.
Baker Georgia Tepper has been hired to provide delicious and spooky cupcakes for the Reading Buddies Halloween Party at the library, and she and Kathleen are meeting to finalize the menu of festive confections. Unfortunately, once Georgia’s former mother-in-law ambushes her at the library and threatens Georgia with legal action, the afternoon of fun is soured.
When Georgia’s litigious in-law is later found dead and the friendly baker is implicated, Kathleen is eager to help prove her innocence. Luckily, Kathleen and her intrepid magical cats, Hercules and Owen, have solved their fair share of mysteries. As a result, she knows that in life as well as crime solving, it is all relative, but with hard work, she can make sure the right criminal is booked. (Amazon)
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Ex-NYPD homicide detective Nico Doyle investigates the murder of a local bartender in the Tuscan countryside.
On a late October Sunday morning in Gravigna, local maresciallo Perillo is having breakfast with ex-NYPD detective Nico Doyle when he is called back to the station in Greve. Laura Benati, the young manager of Hotel Bella Vista, is worried—her bartender and good friend eighty-year-old Cesare Costanzi has been missing for three days.
The next morning, Jimmy, co-owner of Bar All’Angolo, Gravigna’s local café, where Nico is a frequent patron, runs out of gas on his way back from Florence. When Nico meets him to help, Nico’s dog, OneWag, reacts to the smell coming from Jimmy’s trunk. Inside Nico finds a body wrapped in plastic: Cesare Costanzi, stabbed several times in the chest.
Why would anyone kill Cesare, and how did he end up in Jimmy’s car? That’s for Nico to find out, as Perillo once again turns to Nico for help with the investigation. (Amazon)
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Sassy and Elvis have joined a local tracking club, but their first event with the Reckless Sniffers is an utter disaster. Instead of finding the container with the correct scent, Elvis runs off course into the woods and returns with a bone—one with a hiking boot attached.
With help from Mom and Lottie, Sassy and her rescue Bloodhound dive into the case. Was his death due to a hunting accident, hastily covered up? Or is there something more nefarious about the man’s murder? (Amazon)
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A Suspicious Newcomer. A Police Captain in Custody. A Small Town Murder.
Carol is a newcomer to the cozy town of Tinsel Pine, only interested in settling down, running her business, and reconnecting with her daughter. But the locals have gotten the impression that she is a brown-nosing hussy, given her recent relationship with the not-yet-divorced Police Captain Brogan.
As Captain Brogan heads to the courthouse to finalize his divorce, a horrendous crime occurs, leaving Brogan’s ex-wife dead after being badly beaten.
Can Carol trust her instincts that her boyfriend of two months, and Police Captain of this small town, didn’t commit this heinous crime? (Amazon)
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Intent on getting their two mischievous dogs under control, Emory Martinez and her half sister, Vannie, join a group dog training program led by Shawn Parker. With a graduation certificate just within grasp and a party to celebrate their hard-won achievements, what could go wrong? For starters, their two dogs have decided to wreak havoc during the party and tempers flare. It turns out not everyone is pleased with the dog trainer and his mother, the condo association president. Whispers of the mother and son’s misbehavior, or worse, fly amongst the barks, whines, and growls of the canines.
When Emory finds the body of Mrs. Parker amidst an explosive situation, it becomes apparent there is more truth to the whispers instead of just gossip. Could one of the canine-loving participants be responsible? Or an outsider who hated her heavy-handed rule over the condo homeowners? Emory, Vannie, and octogenarian Tillie must sift through the clues to find out who has been betrayed and who has decided to take justice into their own hands.
Recipes included! (Amazon)
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STICKY STEAL, Donut Mystery #56
From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck
Praise for the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck
“A delight. Suzanne Hart is a lovable amateur sleuth who has a hilariously protective mother “and” great donut recipes! Readers will have a blast with this book.” –Diane Mott Davidson, “New York Times” bestselling author of “Fatally Flaky”
“A tribute to comfort food and to the comfort of small town life. With great donut recipes!” –JoAnna Carl, author of “The Chocolate Cupid Killings”
“If you like donuts–and who doesn’t?–you’ll love this mystery. It’s like a trip to your favorite coffee shop, but without the calories!” –Leslie Meier, author of the Lucy Stone mysteries “New Year’s Eve Murder” and “Wedding Day Murder”
“The perfect comfort read: a delicious murder, a likeable heroine, quirky Southern characters–and donut recipes!” –Rhys Bowen, Agatha and Anthony award-winning author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries
“A yummy new treat in the culinary mystery genre. Skillfully weaving donut recipes throughout a well-plotted story, the author proves that life after divorce can be sweet; all you need are good friends, your own business, and comfort food. Delicious!” –Tamar Myers, author of “Death of a Rug Lord “and “The Cane Mutiny”
“A sugary concoction that provides readers a glimpse through the donut hole of living in a small town.” –Harriet Klausner, “Genre Go Round Reviews”
“Along with the hilarious plot, author Jessica Beck treats the readers to a few recipes strategically placed within the novel. “Sinister Sprinkles” will keep you guessing until the very end.” –“The Mystery Librarian
STICKY STEAL, Donut Mystery #56
From New York Times Bestselling Author Jessica Beck
A health inspector wanting payola for a good rating from local restaurants is murdered. He not only failed Suzanne’s donut shop, but also Barton’s new place, Napoli’s Italian restaurant, and others. Suzanne and Grace must find the killer, or everyone could be ruined!
Recipes included! (Amazon)
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“…an intrepid heroine who rushes headlong into danger to keep her friends safe, and a happily-ever-after ending make this the prose equivalent of a Hallmark family movie. Lovers of small-town cozies can while away a pleasant afternoon with this one.” –Publishers Weekly
Marvey, a small-town librarian,
finds a mysterious list of names…
and what happens next can’t be a coincidence!
If you love Hallmark mystery movies,
you’ll love this cozy mystery
with humor, intrigue, and a hint of romance.
Marvey, still adjusting to life in Peach Coast, Georgia, is at a library fundraising event when she comes across a list of four names. One is the name of someone who recently died—and who may have been murdered. Another is Spencer Holt, the handsome newspaper owner who’s become one of Marvey’s best friends.
The four people appear to have nothing in common other than living in Peach Coast. Spencer dismisses the list at first, but before long, he has to admit he may be in danger. As Marvey prepares for a visit from her parents, can she, Spencer, and their intrepid librarian friends stop a killer bent on long overdue revenge? (Amazon)
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Cooper is missing and Presley doesn’t know who she should trust – she just knows she needs to find him before time runs out!
Presley is worried when Cooper’s assistant alerts her that’s he’s missed some appointments. But when a mysterious man calls saying he has Cooper and will return him in exchange for information Cooper has Presley is terrified.
Can Presley find the information without Craig, Cooper’s head of security, finding out? And where is Bill, the new VP of Cooper’s company? Is he somehow involved?
Presley is in a race against the clock to save Cooper. Can she find him before it’s too late?
Previously published by Laina Turner. This new edition is reworked with new characters and even more cozy fun. (Amazon)
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