THE FIRST IN A BRAND NEW SERIES!
Welcome to Meadowfield Bookshop…
Meet Ellie Swift… a bookworm with a history degree stuck at a crossroads. After putting her degree to work in a TV studio’s historical continuity department for years, the studio merges with a giant streaming service and Ellie loses her dream job. She finds herself working in a coffee shop to make ends meet, and while waiting for the perfect opportunity to come along… she gets a phone call informing her that her dear Granny Maggie has broken her hip.
Leaving the city and her coffee shop job behind, Ellie returns to her quaint hometown of Meadowfield to care for her grandmother, but she finds more than just the family’s beloved bookshop, Meadowfield Books, in disarray. Granny Maggie’s hip was broken during a robbery gone wrong, and the thief—a relative of a deceased local author—is found dead. The item the thief stole? The local author’s final manuscript.
While juggling caring for her grandmother and running the failing bookshop, Ellie finds herself in a web of mystery and murder, as she encounters a cast of characters each with a motive for coveting the author’s final manuscript. Utilising her passion for history and her old community ties, Ellie untangles a series of clever clues and red herrings. From the financial desperation of the thief’s father to the secretive actions of a local historian and antique dealer, the plot thickens when a rival author is also found dead. With a knack for history and a heart for sleuthing, Ellie uncovers hidden truths, from coveted manuscripts to clandestine motives, but can Ellie’s keen insights and tenacity ensure justice is served? And will she find a renewed sense of purpose in her long-forgotten home?
Find out in The Last Draft, the first book in the NEW Meadowfield Mysteries series, a quintessentially British cozy mystery series packed with heart, charm, and a cracking mystery full twists and turns. Perfect for those who love a good puzzle served up with a side of homemade scones and village gossip.
Discover the secrets of Meadowfield, where every page turned is a clue unveiled… (Amazon)
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His son is in danger
And only one investigator and her K-9 can rescue him
Two years after his wife’s death, ex-marine Carlos Ruiz isn’t looking for romance. But then army vet and security expert Natalie Rodriguez and her incredible K-9 walk into his life in the Everglades. Before long, the purely professional relationship turns all too personal, especially once Carlos’s little boy goes missing. Now, as they follow the K-9’s every lead, uncovering the truth becomes vital to the child’s rescue. And to securing their all too precarious future…
From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.
Discover more action-packed stories in the South Beach Security: K-9 Division series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order:
Book 1: Sabotage Operation
Book 2: Escape the Everglades
Book 3: Killer in the Kennel
Book 4: Danger in Dade (Amazon)
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After solving three murders and ridding Pemberley of riffraff and questionable relatives, Eliza Darcy is convinced her problems are in the past. Secure in the love of her main squeeze, Heath Tilney, and somewhat confident in her new role as mistress of Pemberley, Eliza ignores the news of an ex-con murdered in one of Lambton’s many pubs.
Then Detective Chief Inspector Finn Wentworth shows up on her doorstep, soaking wet and accused of murder.
Certain Wentworth is innocent, Eliza hides him, using one of Pemberley’s secrets. She reassembles her sleuthing gang: Heath, her batty great-aunt Iris, and her romance-novelist cousin Joy Bingley. The group must work to keep Wentworth’s whereabouts a secret while they solve the murder to clear his name.
Just as they make some headway, an unwelcome surprise infiltrates their mission. Eliza fears she will not only fail her friend but also end up decorating a prison cell instead of bringing her beloved Pemberley back to its Regency Era glory. (Amazon)
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When Eeva went to take her college final, she knew failing was an option…ending up in jail, however, never crossed her mind.
During her first reaping attempt, an unexplained burst of magic brought a troll back to life, instead of sending his soul to the hereafter…but only for twenty-four hours.
When the word “Necromancy” starts being thrown around, Eeva knows she’s in trouble just as she knows she’s innocent. Without a present father and with her mother missing, Eeva has no one willing to stand up for her and soon she’s sporting orange and trying to keep from being beat up in the jail courtyard.
Despite her tiny size, Eeva manages to catch the attention of the prison gang leader known as King Keenen and a feisty snow leopard shifter they call Rusti. Eeva might be more grateful if Keenen wasn’t the most annoying vampire on the planet and Rusti didn’t continuously call her “Pix”.
But when they rope her into trying to solve an in-house murder…Eeva can’t decide if she’s more afraid of her new friends or of learning more about her own powers.
Follow Eeva and her growing gang of jailmates as they navigate a city where magic abounds, secrets can kill and rules are made to be broken.
This brand new paranormal cozy mystery series is by International and Amazon Bestselling author, Abigail Lynn Thornton and will have you on the edge of your seat and snorting into your tea.
Grab your copy today! (Amazon)
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If you love small towns, endearing relationships, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this mystery series set in the small town of White Eagle Montana.
In book 17 of the series, Tess and the entire gang who work and volunteer at the local wild and domestic animal rescue and rehabilitation facility, are up in arms when they find out that the annual fireworks show has been moved to a small lake nestled in the center of a large meadow not all that far from the shelter. Tess tries to explain how setting off explosives of any sort near the shelter will stress out all the animals in their care. She argues that the firework display should be moved back to the larger lake south of town where it has always been held. It seems however that the new president of the local chamber of commerce has his own reasons for moving the show and refuses to cooperate. When the unpleasant man shows up dead hours after Tess publicly threatens him, Tess finds herself in the hot seat. As crazy as it is that anyone would believe she would actually carry through with her threats, it seems the only way to really clear her name is to find the real killer.
Meanwhile, Tess’s mom is planning a huge Fourth of July party to be held at Tess and Tony’s house on the lake. Tess’s sister-in-law Bree is pregnant to unable to help with the planning of the event as she normally would, which means that Tess will need to shoulder double the workload. And if being accused of murder and having a party to plan isn’t enough, mom is insisting that Tess invite Uncle Garret, who as far as Tess is concerned, is the very last man on earth who should be included. (Amazon)
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Stormy the Cat Investigates Murder of Unscrupulous Businessman in When the Cat’s Away, a Cozy Mystery from Louise Clark
—Ottawa, Ontario, Canada—
Quinn and Christy’s tranquil family vacation is cut short by an urgent plea from Tamara, Quinn’s ex-girlfriend. Her father, Todd Ahern, stands accused of murdering a business associate, Ralph Sharpe, following a violent argument. Ralph and Todd were board members for a non-profit but had strongly differing views on direction and management. Now chief suspect, Todd swears he is innocent.
Determined to uncover the truth, Quinn, Christy, and their astute cat Stormy, delve into Ralph’s background. Their investigation uncovers not only widespread dislike for Ralph, but also for his ruthless business practices that have harmed far too many people.
As the evidence mounts, they orchestrate a daring confrontation to unmask the real murderer and clear Todd’s name, proving once again that some mysteries just need a cat’s touch.
Publisher Note: The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries, while containing some very mild profanity, will be enjoyed by readers of clean and wholesome cozy mysteries. Cat lovers and those fond of all things feline, as well as readers of Amanda Lee, Denise Grover Swank, Rita Mae Brown’s Sneaky Pie Brown Mysteries, and Shirley Rousseau Murphy’s Joe Grey Mysteries, will not want to miss this series.
The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries
The Cat Came Back
The Cat’s Paw
Cat Got Your Tongue
Let Sleeping Cats Lie
Cat Among the Fishes
Cat in the Limelight
Fleece the Cat
Listen to the Cat
When the Cat’s Away
About The Author: The author of the 9 Lives Cozy Mystery Series, Louise Clark has been the adopted mom of a number of cats with big personalities. The feline who inspired Stormy, the cat in the 9 Lives books, dominated her household for twenty loving years. During that time he created a family pecking order that left Louise on top and her youngest child on the bottom (just below the guinea pig), regularly tried to eat all his sister’s food (he was a very large cat), and learned the joys of travel through a cross-continent road trip.
The 9 Lives Cozy Mystery Series—as well as the single title mystery, A Recipe For Trouble, are set in Louise’s hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia, and elsewhere throughout Canada. (Amazon)
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When Monica Brown swaps city chaos for the quaint charm of Millpond and her cozy coffee truck, she never imagines serving up a side of murder with her morning coffee. But that’s exactly what happens when she discovers the body of reclusive author Priscilla Montegrove, thrusting Monica into the role of Millpond’s newest—and most reluctant—amateur detective.
With the help of the enigmatic Sheriff Nathan Thomas, Monica brews her way through a maze of clues, secrets, and betrayals that run deeper than the town’s roots. As they unravel the mystery together, Monica learns that solving Priscilla’s murder involves more than just her detective instincts—it challenges her heart and soul. Millpond, with its picturesque facade, harbors dark secrets, and Monica is determined to bring them to light.
Join Monica on her journey to solve Millpond’s most perplexing case—before the killer decides her next pour is her last. (Amazon)
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Mike Atwell is in trouble, he just doesn’t know how deep yet.
His life as a private investigator is yet to generate any income, and another unpaid case just landed on his desk – Frosty Fred, the county’s favourite ice cream salesman has just been found dead at the wheel of the chilly chariot.
But was Fred as universally loved as everyone thinks? There is an ice cream turf war in play, but is it just ice cream they are selling or are there other ‘products’ to be had if one knows how to ask?
Investigating as a favour to an old friend, Mike had to balance the case with one that might actually pay – the hunt for a missing adult film star.
But are the two cases intertwined? Is there a puppet master in the background? And why, oh why, did he hire his ex-wife as an assistant?
Yeah, Mike’s in trouble all right, but as the new head of the Patricia Fisher Investigation Bureau (should that be P-FBI?), he’s determined to get to the truth.
Let’s hope it doesn’t kill him. (Amazon)
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Things have finally calmed down in Little Feather…
Until a local psychic is found murdered in her own home. Miranda and Jack are on the case, determined to find out which of the paranormal residents might be to blame. But then the unthinkable happens and Miranda is left to handle things while she copes with her world being rocked one more time. Still the killer continues to terrorize the town, and it’s her job to stop them. But how can she hunt for a killer when she is dealing with a personal loss so great that she’s not sure she can survive it?
Thankfully, she has her team of friends to help her through some of her darkest days. Joanne, Eve and even Hank are there to help get her through the darkness but the monster responsible for so much pain and hurt isn’t who she expects and she starts to see justice in a whole new light.This is the tenth installment of the bestselling Miranda Riley Cozy Mystery series. A dark series with touches of romance, mystery and hope. Perfect for fans of the Supernatural tv series. (Amazon)
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If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.
When amateur sleuth Becky Robinson lands a small part on a hit TV show filming in the Big Apple, she expects lights, camera, action—not murder.
The notorious Unlucky 7, a group of expelled high school students with a grudge, are back in the headlines after twenty years. Between takes, Becky is tasked with unraveling the mystery from director Scary Kerri’s old neighborhood, which left a whistleblower dead and the wrong man behind bars.
Juggling her detective duties with obligations on set, Becky digs deeper to uncover long-buried secrets and a trail of suspects with motives as murky as the Hudson River. But when the glitz and glamor of New York City conspire to maintain the coverup, Becky must act quickly before she becomes the next victim.
Can Becky navigate the treacherous waters of showbiz and earn the trust of her director? Or will the truth remain hidden beneath the bright lights of the city that never sleeps?
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Big Apple Murder is the fourteenth installment in the Hollywood Whodunit cozy mystery series.
If you love clumsy heroines, a New York City backdrop, quirky suspects, and an adorable rescue puppy this series is for you!
Hollywood Whodunit Series Order
- Book 1: Prime Time Murder
- Book 2: Stand-In Murder
- Book 3: Music City Murder
- Book 4. Trap Door Murder
- Book 5: Fool’s Gold Murder
- Book 6: Holly Jolly Murder
- Book 7: Blue Suede Murder
- Book 8: Family Reunion Murder
- Book 9: Summer Vacation Murder
- Book 10: Sunlight Swindler Murder
- Book 11: Castle Island Murder
- Book 12: Fixer-Upper Murder
- Book 13: Hometown Murder
- Book 14: Big Apple Murder
- Book 15: Devil Wears Murder (Amazon)
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As eager as Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, is to meet her husband’s newly discovered illegitimate half sister, she does not want it to happen like this: in the keeper’s house at Newgate.
Yes, that Newgate, the abject prison filled with squalor and misery to which Verity Lark has been consigned for murder. Found standing over the slain corpse of an old tormentor with a still-warm pistol in her hand, she is obviously guilty.
It is an open-and-shut case with little for an unduly curious duchess to investigate.
Except it all seems a little too simple and straightforward. The Runner, for example, who apprehended Miss Lark at the scene of the crime—it’s awfully convenient that he just happened to be in the neighborhood at the very moment the gun discharged. Something else has to be at work here, such as a sinister figure lurking in the shadows to direct the action. Convinced of Miss Lark’s innocence, Bea can conceive of no other explanation.
Or is the prisoner really just the victim of a horrible stroke of bad luck?
The question plagues Bea as she struggles to figure out the answer to her most confounding riddle yet, for the stakes are higher than ever and distressingly personal.
Early Readers CANNOT GET ENOUGH of the latest installment in the Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries Series:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“…Humor, murder, suspense and everything you could ever want in a historical mystery will take you through until the end!!” –Goodreads Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “…Ahhhh – this quick, entertaining, witty mystery was just the pick-me-up I needed…I enjoyed watching Bea and Kesgrave zip all over London interviewing suspects, following leads, participating in witty banter, and ultimately solving the case. I hope you will love it as well…” –Netgalley reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“…I highly recommend Beatrice Hyde-Clare mysteries series to readers who enjoy a cozy, charming, light-hearted and entertaining murder investigation…” –Goodreads Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Another great mystery in the ongoing series… I continue to enjoy the exploits and the mystery… This was another fun read and I will continue to read every one that’s published!” –Netgalley reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “…Lynn Messina writes twisty murder mysteries that keep you guessing until the very end and still manages to pepper every scene with humor…As always, the pace is fast…” –Goodreads Reviewer
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