Holiday Crime

Welcome to The Berry Home A Berry Horrible Holiday Kylie’s kinda-sorta boyfriend Joel convinces her to go on a romantic holiday with him… But surprise! Zoey shows up with Brad in tow! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" If having your best friend and other romantic interest show up doesn’t put a damper on romance, a dead body certainly will... And that’s just what Kylie discovers. Who could’ve killed Dan, a man with many secrets and a dark past? At a lovely Bed And Breakfast where all the guests seem to be hiding something, can Kylie emerge unscathed and prove the ...

The lights are strung. The gifts are wrapped. But for these families, the guest at the door wasn't Santa Claus. For most, December is a season of warmth, reunion, and joy. But for homicide detectives, the winter break is often a time of high stress, simmering resentments, and tragic outcomes. In TRUE CRIME - Holiday Horror, author Logan Carter pulls back the curtain on the dark side of the festive season. From frozen rural fields to the neon-lit panic of modern cities, this collection documents twenty of the most harrowing cases ever opened under the cover of the season. Inside, you will ...

Thinking of jingle bells and mistletoe? Cozy up with these juicy mysteries loaded with yummy recipes, available via KINDLE UNLIMITED. Christmastime Murders is a limited edition of three bestselling cozy murder mysteries that have entertained thousands of readers. Expect plenty of lovable quirky characters, small town warmth, gripping suspense, Yuletide spirit and baffling puzzles riddled with red herrings. Titles in the anthology - CRANBERRY SAGE MIRACLE 5 stars – ‘Great surprise ending’ After surviving a couple of turbulent years, cafe owner Anna Butler is looking forward to ...

To their followers, influencer couple Jess and Nick Brooks are beyond aspirational—they’re proof that you can have it all. They can dance and cook and surf, and somehow, they’re still madly in love despite juggling two young boys, Oliver and Archie. When a brand deal lands the family a free trip to an idyllic Balinese luxury resort, their dream holiday becomes a nightmare when Archie goes missing from the Kids Club. As the hunt for Archie begins, the loving and wholesome family that the Brooks present to their millions of followers starts to unravel.

Christmas can be murder - four festive mysteries to enjoy this Christmas Step into a world where crackling hearths hide chilling secrets and Christmas cheer is no guarantee of peace on earth. This exclusive holiday box set brings together four captivating murder mysteries featuring the brilliant Aston family. The Affair of the Christmas Card Killer Snow, romance, murder - it's the most wonderful time of the year... Christmas 1919, Lord Arthur Cavendish has received a card saying, 'Happy Christmas, I've killed you'. When Lord Cavendish is found dead, Kit Aston, a WWI hero, Secret ...

Christmas at a snowed in country house. You know what happens next… Not necessarily. Agatha Aston is invited to spend the weekend before Christmas with some old friends. Accompanied by her Machiavellian Basset hound, Talleyrand, Agatha encounters murder, ghosts and romance at a country house where nothing is as it seems. While Agatha has her hands full solving a murder, Talleyrand has his own problems in the shape of Bismarck, the hosts’ unfriendly German Shepherd. Expect fireworks. Containing a short ghost story within a story, The Christmas Murder Mystery is a twisty box of delights, ...

Christmas was supposed to bury the past. Shiffon was meant to be a memory, her name reduced to a whisper, her story sealed as another casualty of Maverick McClay’s violent legacy. But December in Atlanta peels back secrets like wrapping paper. When Shiffon resurfaces with her newborn son, it’s proof Maverick’s bloodline is still alive, and someone intends to claim it. As holiday lights glow and snow dusts the city, Riot Mercer, Maverick’s volatile protégé stalks through Atlanta’s shadows. His eyes burn with newfound purpose, Maverick’s blood lives on in Shiffon’s infant son....

A scarecrow, a campaign, and a killer—Thanksgiving in Willow Creek just turned deadly. Cynthia Harper thought running a bed-and-breakfast in Willow Creek would be a peaceful second act—but when her town’s Thanksgiving Festival is upstaged by a murder, she finds herself unraveling more than autumn garlands. The victim? Lisa Cowell, local bookkeeper and campaign treasurer for Acting Sheriff Granger—found dead beneath a scarecrow the morning of the Turkey Trot. With whispers of political sabotage, campaign finance fraud, and scarecrow threats rattling the town, Cynthia and her golden ...

“I know this is a lot to hear, Grace. And I’m truly sorry for putting you through it. But there are only a couple more episodes to go.” When Grace Franklin’s long-lost older sister, Zoe, is found dead in a ravine only ten miles from home, everything she believed about her life is turned upside down. While the police investigate, a tape recording arrives on Grace’s doorstep: Zoe’s voice, narrating her life, episode by excruciating episode, beginning with “Eleven Years Before.” As the story races on—by the year, by the month, then by the day—Grace discovers that the life ...

Not All Christmas Stories End With Silent Night Christmas Crimes: Scary Stories for The Holiday Season rips away the tinsel to expose the dark reality lurking beneath holiday cheer. This explosive collection blends true crime cases with terrifying fictional horror, perfect for readers who know the most dangerous night of the year isn't Halloween. What's Inside This Chilling Collection: • The 1927 Santa Claus Bank Robbery, when a man in a red suit turned a Texas town into a bloodbath • The Lawson Family Christmas Massacre, a portrait session days before an entire family was murdered • ...

What if the scariest things about Halloween aren't the ghosts and goblins, but the real monsters who walk among us? This gripping book uncovers twenty shocking and disturbing true stories where the night of tricks and treats turned into one of unimaginable terror. From the quiet suburban father who poisons his own son's candy to the masked intruder who uses the holiday as a cover for a brutal attack, these accounts explore the terrifying intersection of celebration and tragedy. Discover cases of holiday parties that ended in bloodshed, mysterious disappearances on October 31st, and ...

Escape to paradise with three heartwarming cozy mysteries set in the Paradise Crime World of Hawaii! Maui Holidaze: the tiny town of Ohia on Maui is thrown into a kitty tizzy when a valuable Persian cat goes missing--along with my beloved one eared stray, Tiki! I'm Secret Service agent turned Postmaster Kat Smith, and I'm out to bring these furballs home for the holidays. Mele Mistletoe: An historic ornament has disappeared! Me, Kat Smith, my hot pilot boyfriend Keone, and my one eared cat Tiki are on the job to find and bring it to a community fundraiser on time... before my Aunt Fae is ...

When Laurel Claus trades the North Pole for the charming village of Snowberry Cove, she’s dreaming of cinnamon-scented mornings and a peaceful new life running her bakery, The Jolly Gingerbread. But when the town’s beloved Santa is found dead behind her shop, Laurel - and her anxious gingerbread sidekick, Crumb - land at the top of the suspect list. With Christmas magic fading, a trail of enchanted clues, and a grumpy-but-handsome police chief who isn’t sure whether to arrest her or protect her, Laurel must solve the case before the killer ruins Christmas for everyone. Perfect for ...

When a holiday outing at Leiper’s Fork Distillery turns deadly, PI Hattie Leiper finds herself trading bourbon tastings for a chilling mystery steeped in secrets and sealed in Tennessee oak. The shock begins when Moose, her grumpy Chow Chow with impeccable instincts, digs up a buried satchel. Guided by Moose and feisty Yorkie, Mini Pearl, Hattie uncovers a long-forgotten barrel in the rickhouse—proof the missing employee never walked away. With her crime-magnet British Shorthair, Cecil, bestie at her side, and the steady support of Detective Bo Beckett, Hattie is pulled into a tangled ...

All Adrienne wanted was a fun new job on a cruise ship—instead, she’s dealt three big surprises. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Surprise number one, wonderful: Her best friend Samantha has joined the cruise! Surprise number two, also quite good: the First Officer is rather handsome. Surprise number three, definitely not good: Samantha is suspected of murdering a VIP cruise passenger. Throw in a few more surprises—an over-the-top boss, a potentially homicidal chef, and a blast from Adrienne’s past—and this cruise might end up being Adrienne’s last. Join Adrienne...

CHRISTMAS MIRACLES ABOUND Lily, LauraLea and the rest of the Artzy Chicks crew are busy preparing for another merry white Christmas at the Massanutten Mountain resort. Their art gallery has taught dozens of glitter classes and served gallons of Mulled Wine to their patrons. Their friend and local medical examiner, Dr. Kenzie Zimbro stops by to shop. Lily and LauraLea invite her to join them for a celebration but she turns them down, and informs them she will be working through the holiday season. The ladies detect a sadness in Kenzie they hadn't noticed before. A few days later, during a ...

I’ve played by the rules my whole life, only to get fired at the peak of my career and find out my boyfriend is married. Well, if this is what being good gets me....

They stole the diamonds, but they decided to keep her as the bonus prize. Harper Sullivan just wanted to survive her holiday shift. She never expected to end up bound in the back of a van with a bag of stolen gems and the dangerous men who took them. Dante Rossi is the ruthless architect of her nightmare. He demands total obedience while his crew watches with hungry eyes. Trapped in a snowbound cabin, Harper becomes their favorite toy. They strip away her defenses with rough commands and possessive touches that leave marks on her soul. She knows she is just leverage to them. A pawn in a ...

A mug of cocoa. A sprinkle of peppermint. A murder that chills the season. The Winter Festival in Willow Creek is all twinkling lights, snow-dusted garlands, and steaming mugs of cheer—until the mayor takes a final sip of cocoa and collapses at center stage. Cynthia Harper, still adjusting to her role as the town’s accidental investigator, had only planned to hang wreaths, not hunt for poisoners. With her golden retriever Duke by her side and a trail of suspicious clues—including forged donations, a missing ledger, and one suspiciously festive peppermint wrapper—Cynthia is pulled ...

Who knew a New Year’s trip to Budapest could be so deadly? The tour must go on – even with a killer in their midst… Recent divorcee Lana Hansen needs a break. Her luck has run sour for going on a decade, ever since she got fired from her favorite job as an investigative reporter. When her fresh start in Seattle doesn’t work out as planned, Lana ends up unemployed and penniless on Christmas Eve. Dotty Thompson, her landlord and the owner of Wanderlust Tours, is also in a tight spot after one of her tour guides ends up in the hospital, leaving her a guide short on Christmas Day. When ...