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UNFORGETTABLE AND ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS SECRETS AND SLEUTHS A Multi-Author Cozy Mystery Collection Mysteries, secrets, and amateur sleuths—this collection has it all! 🔹 Quirky detectives & lovable sidekicks 🔹 Charming small-town & high-society settings 🔹 Secrets, blackmail, and hidden pasts 🔹 A talking cat solving crimes?! 🔹 Clean, heartwarming mysteries with HEAs From posh high society events to charming village scandals, these determined detectives—including one paranormal cat!—travel the globe to right wrongs, expose blackmail, and uncover murder. Slip into something ...

He doesn't do mice. He does vibes. Meet Merlin, the prescient New Yorker cat who knows that beige candy is a character flaw and that his human, Eliza Bennett, has a "galloping toward trouble" look. When Eliza takes a consulting gig at a "haunted" Southern museum, Merlin is dragged into a high-stakes mystery involving toxic pralines, a vengeful socialite, and a ghost who might actually be helping. Forced to crawl through dusty vents and endure flirtation from a charming horse trainer, Merlin uses his nose for metallic thread and weaponized clove oil to help Eliza find a hidden ledger before ...

In the ancient, tea-scented lanes of Uji, Japan, forensic scientist Eliza Bennett arrives for a prestigious symposium. But the quiet ache of grief for her lost friend, Keiko, soon gives way to a chilling mystery. Her keen scientific eye—and the even sharper wit of her sardine-loving, theatrically opinionated feline companion, Merlin—sense that something is profoundly amiss. A cryptic message on a shrine’s prayer plaque—"The wisteria remembers the thread of the thief"—sparks Eliza’s investigation. The centerpiece of the symposium, an exquisite kimono meant to honor Keiko’s ...

Step into a world where ancient textiles whisper deadly secrets and a talking cat holds the key to a murder mystery. Dr. Eliza Bennett, a brilliant textile historian, finds her quiet academic life shattered when a renowned tango dancer collapses dead on the dance floor of Buenos Aires’s famed La Sombra Apasionada. Dismissed by police as a heart attack, Eliza’s astute feline companion, Merlin, insists it was poison, hinting at a stolen poncho and a powerful, secretive family—the de la Cruz dynasty—on the vast Argentine Pampas. What begins as a reluctant investigation to clear an ...

In the rain-slicked, high-stakes world of Seattle couture, renowned textile scientist Eliza arrives to consult on Julian Frost's revolutionary reflective fabric. This isn't just about dazzling designs; the tech is a breakthrough in invisibility with terrifying military potential. Eliza has a knack for patterns, even those tied to crimes. But before the grand unveiling, Julian's brilliant textile specialist, Tessa Wright, plunges to her death from the iconic Space Needle. Was it a tragic accident, or a calculated murder? As the police investigate, the cutting-edge prototypes are mysteriously...

Eliza Bennett, a brilliant textile scientist, and her talking feline companion, Merlin, journey to Vienna on a quest to unravel the secrets of mushroom-based dyes. But their colorful research takes an unexpected turn when Eliza begins taking lessons with one of the prestigious Spanish Riding School instructors. As she falls into a passionate affair with her charismatic riding host, Eliza's world is suddenly upended by the shocking murder of a skilled farrier at the school. With the police baffled, Eliza and Merlin find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and centuries-old ...

Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant scientist with a knack for textiles, and her ever-present, ever-sarcastic orange cat companion, Merlin. Their ordinary lab days, filled with microscopes and the occasional cat hair, are shattered by an urgent discovery in the Amazon.Imagine a plant with fibers stronger than Kevlar, as flexible as cotton, and miraculously self-healing! This could revolutionize everything from clothing to medicine. But when Eliza is called to analyze this Flor de la Eternidad—Flower of Eternity—she uncovers more than just groundbreaking ...

Who needs a police K9 unit when you've got a cat like Merlin? This isn't your average cozy mystery. It's a high-stakes, high-desert thriller starring an academic textile expert and her talking cat. Dr. Elizabeth Bennett's world turns upside down when her presentation on ancient weaving leads to a New Mexico gallery owner's murder, exposing a massive, deadly operation of art fraud and cultural exploitation. From meticulously crafted fakes to hidden ledgers revealing millions in illegal sales, this duo navigates a world where every beautiful piece could hide a dark secret, and even a genius ...

Think Electraweave. Think of fabrics of tomorrow! Textile scientist Eliza Bennett attends a textile conference where she plans to present her work, accompanied by her talking cat, Merlin. Their plans are disrupted by a blackout during which Eliza's presentation banner is stolen, leading them to uncover a complex plot involving corporate espionage, a mysterious surveillance network, and a dangerous rival named Croft who seeks to weaponize Eliza's technology for his own gain. Eliza's revolutionary material called Electraweave nullifies static discharge and has potential applications in space....

Eliza Bennett, a textile researcher, receives a mysterious invitation to a masquerade ball in Venice. A murder occurs at the ball, and Eliza becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving her talking cat named Merlin, cryptic notes, and a dangerous secret admirer. The investigation leads to the discovery of her father's hidden past and a valuable artifact, resulting in a thrilling chase through Venice and a dramatic climax involving a collapsing building and a whole lot of water! Once again you will relish in Merlin's arcane observations on life in this fun tale.

Dive into the heart-pounding mystery of Brewed Betrayal, the third installment in K.L. Bordeaux and Ezra DiMarco’s gripping Kik-A-Me-Su Chronicles. In the sleepy town of Kik-A-Me-Su, where coffee flows as freely as gossip, the Kick-A-Me-Su Walking Club stumbles into a deadly conspiracy when a stranger’s diamond keychain sparks a chain of chilling events. What begins as a routine morning at The Percolating Page—a quaint coffee shop and bookstore—explodes into chaos with the brutal murder of James Blackwell, stabbed with a diamond-encrusted dagger. As the club digs deeper, they ...

In the heart of historic Prague, Eliza, a textile scientist with a knack for unraveling mysteries, finds herself embroiled in a sinister plot. With the Dressage World Championships approaching, competitors fall mysteriously ill. Suspicions arise, and Eliza, aided by her quick-witted talking cat, delves into a world of equestrian intrigue. As they uncover a plot to sabotage the competition, Eliza must outwit a determined culprit to protect the sport she loves. Will Eliza and her feline companion leap over obstacles, or will the culprit ride off into the sunset? Dive into a world of mystery ...

Eliza Bennett, textile scientist and amateur sleuth, is back for another thrilling adventure, this time in the picturesque vineyards of Italy! When Eliza travels to the renowned Calbretti's Vineyard for a fabric dye research project. She’s accompanied by her ever-faithful and paranormal orange tabby cat, Merlin. But their idyllic getaway turns sinister when a murder shatters the vineyard's tranquility. As secrets entwine with the vines, Eliza and Merlin must navigate a web of deceit and danger. Between uncovering hidden motives and evading perilous traps, the duo faces their most ...

Unlocking Secrets and Ancient Mysteries: When Eliza Bennett, a textile scientist fresh off a whirlwind European conference tour, lands on the sun-soaked shores of Santorini, she’s expecting a well-earned break. But when her charming, talking feline companion, Merlin, leads her to an old friend, Caleb, their holiday takes a thrilling turn. Caleb, driven by his grandfather’s lifelong quest, reveals a discovery that could change history: the keys to Atlantis II, hidden beneath the Aegean waves. Together, they embark on a quest to unlock its secrets before the malevolent Ambrosios and his ...

In the sultry, shadowed streets of New Orleans, where jazz drifts through iron-laced balconies and secrets fester beneath the Spanish moss, four extraordinary women are drawn together by fate—and a touch of the supernatural. Welcome to The Order of the Midnight Bloom , an urban fantasy series that will sweep you into a world where life, death, and everything in between blur like smoke on a moonlit night. Rose and Gail, society mavens and proprietors of their family’s historic funeral parlor, have built lives steeped in tradition—but nothing could prepare them for what lies beyond the ...

Victoria Sinclair, New Orleans’ sassiest gossip columnist, thrives on the juiciest scandals. But when her pen starts making headlines literally come to life, she discovers a curse from a long-forgotten interview with a voodoo priest. Now, her words are rewriting reality—stirring up everything from city-wide chaos to a nose-diving tourism industry. With the French Quarter and Garden District teetering on the edge of madness, her three closest friends—funeral parlor queens with their own knack for drama—must join forces to stop Victoria from turning her column into a catastrophe. But ...

Professor Eliza Bennett, accompanied by her sarcastic cat Merlin, embarks on a European lecture tour, her job security hanging in the balance. Their first stop, a Bavarian lodge, becomes unexpectedly entangled with a murder mystery surrounding the recently deceased Greta Hohenstein and the theft of a cursed colt. Eliza and Merlin uncover a secret society manipulating historical records and family legacies to maintain power, ultimately exposing the killer. The investigation reveals a web of deceit, including forged documents and a long-hidden family secret connected to the missing horse. ...

In the vibrant streets of New Orleans, the Crescent City Funeral Home is a place of comfort and mystery, run by the indomitable Rose, Gail, and Josephine. As they navigate the intricacies of their profession, the sinister grip of the mob tightens, threatening their sanctuary and entangling them in a web of corruption that reaches into the city’s government. Adding to their woes is Victoria Sinclair, a dangerous journalist determined to expose their secrets. With supernatural powers hidden from the world, the trio must use every tool at their disposal to fend off their enemies. *Rose’s ...

A designer is murdered, wrapped in weaponized fabric. Scientist Eliza and her sharp-tongued cat, Merlin, must stop a deadly runway debut. Unravel the threads now! The glittering world of haute couture is concealing a deadly secret, and only a pragmatic scientist and her contemptuous cat can expose the truth. Dr. Eliza Bennett, a forensic textile consultant, is summoned to Lucien Vale’s ultra-exclusive Beverly Hills atelier, Maison de Filament, to consult on a supposed "revolutionary" new material: an anisotropic reactive fiber. But before Eliza can confirm the weave is "safe and ...

Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant but slightly klutzy textile scientist with a passion for dressage and a penchant for solving mysteries. Alongside is her charming and incredibly smart orange tabby cat, Merlin—who just happens to talk They travel across Europe, attending conferences and riding lessons. But wherever they go, trouble seems to follow. In this delightful cozy mystery, Eliza and Merlin stumble upon yet another murder. With Eliza's scientific expertise and Merlin's uncanny sleuthing skills, this duo unravels twisted plots and uncovers hidden secrets, all while navigating the ...