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When Jane's husband left her and their children for greener pastures, she had no choice but to take as many housecleaning jobs as she could get to support them. Little did she know that during one of those jobs she would discover that a valuable ring her client owned had been stolen. Even more unexpected is when her client asks her to investigate the theft and find out who stole the ring. Jane soon discovers she has a knack for solving crimes as well as locating a treasure that has been missing for over a hundred years. When she looked at a long-lost map that a treasure seeker had ...

There's something about Kelly and murder. From the small town of Cedar Bay, Oregon to Italy, Cuba, and points in between, no matter where she is, Kelly can't help but be involved in solving murder mysteries. She has some help from Sheriff Mike, her dogs, and a Cuban cat. If you like food, mouth-watering recipes, and fast-paced page-turners, don't miss this boxed set of nine standalone cozy mysteries by a USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star.

Della's tranquil evening at a dinner party spirals into a chilling mystery when a corpse is discovered in the depths of a notorious cave, catapulting her into a dark investigation that rattles the serene Ozark Mountains. A decade-old secret, hidden amidst the stalactites, beckons Della into a world where the echoes of illegal activities still linger. As she defies the pleading Sheriff Metcalf, who harbors his own secret — a burgeoning, protective affection for her — Della wrestles with the whispers of the past, a convict's tales, a lover's sorrow, and a sister's grief. This cavern isn't...

Shattered by her husband’s tragic death, Della Fox is ensnared in a web of mystery and suspicion when a competitor is found dead, with all clues ominously pointing her way. Entwined in a murder investigation and fighting to clear her name, Della discovers an unexpected aptitude for sleuthing that even the handsome new sheriff can’t ignore. As the layers of the crime unravel, so does Della's grief, replaced by an urge for justice, companionship, and adventure. Guided by a lovable St. Bernard, Moose, and buoyed by a burgeoning book club, Della uncovers more than just a murderer—she ...

A murdered guest at her first catering event? Definitely not good for DeeDee’s fledgling business. So much for post-divorce new beginnings. When Lisa, a well-known Seattle art gallery owner, is murdered at the event, shock waves ripple through the local Seattle art community. The following day, newspaper reports indicate the cause of death might have been poison in the food DeeDee served. She has to find the killer to save her business and her new life.

When Della Fox goes on a trip to Springfield, Missouri, with her friend Michelle, she anticipates a relaxing few days attending a literary event featuring their favorite author, Kris Mackey. Instead, she finds herself plunged into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and murder. The serene charm of Sunshine Street is shattered when a brutal crime occurs at the very bookstore hosting the event. The victim, Viv Daniels, is discovered in a back room, casting suspicion on the store owner, Samantha Duncan. Della, despite her initial reluctance, finds herself compelled to help Sam clear her name and ...

In the small, idyllic town of Clover nestled in the Ozarks, Della Fox is trying to rebuild her life after the tragic death of her husband, Seth. However, peace is hard to come by when someone seems determined to see her follow in his footsteps. Threats lurk in the shadows, and Della’s peaceful existence is shattered by the knowledge that she’s being watched—someone out there wants her dead. As Della tries to carry on with her day-to-day life, running her quaint second-hand store, Fox’s Finds, she can’t shake the feeling that danger is closer than ever. Her only comfort comes from ...

When a podcaster searching for answers in her son's death stumbles upon a missing girl's case, she discovers that some truths refuse to stay buried. Ivy Harlow thought moving to the quiet town of Cedar Bluff, Oklahoma would give her a fresh start—a chance to escape the whispers and pitying looks that followed her after her son Adam's fatal car accident. But the grief she carries and the nagging suspicion that Adam's death wasn't the simple accident everyone claimed it to be refuse to let her rest. When nineteen-year-old Rachel Covington goes missing, Ivy finds herself reluctantly drawn ...

When DeeDee and her boyfriend, Jake, head to Whistler, British Columbia, to vacation, the last thing they expect is to become involved in a murder. Particularly when it’s her former neighbor and good friend’s husband. Join, DeeDee, Jake, their husky dogs, Balto and Yukon, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as they try to figure out who murdered Johnny and why.

When art conservator Chloe Harper is called to examine vandalized paintings of Seabrook's historic lighthouse, she expects a routine case of mindless destruction. Instead, she discovers the first thread in a century-ole mystery that will test her skills far beyond art restoration. The lighthouse is being renovated by wealthy developer Marcus Parker, whose family has dominated Seabrook for generations. But when the vandalism reveals connections to Parker's great-grandfather and a mysterious mermaid lamp, Chloe realizes someone is desperately trying to either expose or protect secrets hidden ...

When art conservator Chloe Harper receives an anonymous donation at the Seabrook Museum—complete with a mysterious 1930s journal and a coded map—she uncovers a decades-old secret buried deep in the town’s past. The journal belonged to Margaret Wheeler, a pioneering lighthouse assistant who vanished during a storm in 1935. But her haunting final entry suggests she didn’t disappear by accident. As Chloe, Detective Ethan Callahan, and loyal Bernese Mountain Dog Apollo investigate, they uncover a chilling conspiracy involving stolen colonial artifacts, a powerful founding family, and a ...

"Winter Festival" is a captivating tale that weaves together the strands of loss, love, and a lingering mystery. Della, the protagonist, is haunted by the memory of her late husband, Seth, which leads to a surreal encounter with him in the form of a ghost in a dream, and it appears to her as if he never left. He warns her of impending danger and insists she keep Bryce, a close FBI friend of his, nearby—a request that tangles the past with the present. As Della navigates the complexities of her emotions and the mystery surrounding Seth's message, she finds herself at the center of another ...

A new series for those of us who loved Nancy Drew! When renowned art conservator Chloe Harper is hired with restoring a mysterious stained-glass masterpiece known as The Glass Mermaid, she never expects it to entangle her in the decades-old disappearance of its creator, Lydia Mariner. But when a wealthy art collector with a suspicious interest in the piece turns up dead, Chloe begins to suspect that the secrets hidden within the glass go far deeper than mere artistry. With the help of her fiercely loyal best friend, Fi Delaney, enigmatic antique dealer Oliver Campbell, and the ever-watchful...

An innocent garden fence construction spirals into a chilling mystery when Della discovers her friend Jim, cold and lifeless, amidst the incomplete project. His death, determined to be from strychnine poisoning, thrusts Della into an emotional whirlwind of mourning and mystery, compelling her to sift through a perplexing web of potential culprits—from a disgruntled ex-wife and her lover to enigmatic strangers shadowed by sinister auras. Della's knack for solving crimes clashes with her intimate grief and Sheriff Jared's protective and romantic endeavors. Amidst the gripping local murder ...

Jane Barrow thought cleaning the old Wheeler house would be just another job—until contractor Brent discovers a metal box hidden in the wall containing decades-old Polaroid photographs of children. Each haunting image shows a different child posed against the same rose-patterned wallpaper, their names faded and crossed out in mysterious handwriting. When Jane begins investigating the photos, she uncovers the tragic story of Pearl Wheeler, a reclusive woman whose life was shattered by accusations decades ago. But as Jane digs deeper into Alma's buried secrets, strange things start ...

Jane Barrow thought she was just cleaning houses and raising her kids in small-town Alma, Kansas. But when a routine job at the Whitcomb family reunion takes a deadly turn, she finds herself caught in a web of lies that stretches back decades. When Vanessa Whitcomb takes a mysterious tumble down the stairs, the police are quick to call it an accident. But Jane discovers a hidden notebook filled with cryptic observations about the family's darkest secrets—and she's convinced someone pushed Ness to keep her quiet. As Jane digs deeper into the Whitcombs' tangled history, she realizes that ...

Amidst the tranquil beauty of the mountains, Linc and Brigid had envisioned a romantic escape, a momentary breather from the hustle and bustle of life. Yet, the idyllic setting of their rented cabin turns into a chilling crime scene when they stumble upon a woman's lifeless body in Cabin 3. The little town of Pine Hill holds secrets, secrets that weigh heavy in the air. Whispered tales of missing individuals, speculations about the Pine Hill Mine polluting the environment, and a community turning a blind eye for the sake of jobs and their town's survival intertwine, making the situation ...

When the local veterinarian calls Della and asks for her help in finding out who’s responsible for dogs becoming sick in the south part of Clover, her home in the Ozarks, she has no choice but to become involved. As a dog lover, the mere thought of someone causing them harm infuriates her. After asking a lot of questions, she comes up with several people who could be responsible for the dogs ingesting coconut and chocolate, two foods that can be toxic for dogs. There’s no shortage of people with possible motives. From a radical animal right’s activist to a man who’s upset with the ...

How did Darya know all those people would die in the volcano eruption? This is the second book in a short read thriller serial featuring Slade Kelly, a loveable but lethal private investigator. Slade’s lady takes a trip to Guatemala with one of her scientists to find out firsthand if the drugs her competition has on the market are really safe. They’re definitely not. Unfortunately, the volcano wasn’t either. And she never should have told the policeman that she saw black dots on the people in the car just before it crashed. If you're in the mood for a page-turning short read thriller ...

Things aren’t always what they seem. Like, what could possibly go wrong on a vacation in the Cayman Islands – a Caribbean haven with beautiful women, plenty of rum, mouth-watering seafood, duty free shopping, and some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world? Well, murder for one.