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A convicted killer is on death row with two days left—and still swears he didn’t kill his brother. Sweetie Chapman believes him. And she's bringing pie to coax the truth out of Merlin Terrance McGraw once and for all...because we all know, dead men tell no tales. Or do they? When retired schoolteacher and widow Sweetie Chapman walks into the prison with a homemade chicken pot pie, no one expects the man condemned to die to start talking. But Sweetie has a gift: in her cozy, old-fashioned interrogation room—complete with sweet tea and dessert—she gets the truth every time. Merlin ...

Welcome to Magnolia Bluff, Georgia—where the tea is sweet, the biscuits are buttery, and murder is on the menu. When beloved diner owner Gracie Jenkins is found dead beside a pot of buttered grits, the sheriff calls it an accident. But four feisty women from the Books & Biscuits Club aren’t buyin’ it. Between gossip, book club nights, and a few too many casseroles, June Mae and her friends uncover secrets stickier than peach preserves—and soon realize someone in town would kill to keep them quiet. Kiss My Grits, It’s Murder is a laugh-out-loud Southern cozy mystery filled with ...

Welcome to Misery, Maine—where the Moose Tracks Inn serves comfort food, crackling fires, and the occasional murder investigation. Nestled deep in the snowy pines, the Moose Tracks Inn should be a peaceful haven for travelers seeking blueberry crumble, steaming coffee, and a cozy winter escape. But innkeeper Alice Hardy soon learns that her quiet town holds secrets as thick as the northern woods—and some guests check in with far darker intentions than a relaxing weekend away. When strange footprints appear on the trails, mysterious crates arrive by night, and frightened locals whisper ...

When Irene “Maneater” Jenkins sits on death row, Sweetie Chapman arrives with a pot of slow-cooked beef stew and a reputation for making even the most tight-lipped killers talk. Irene’s rumored to have killed and fed three husbands to her pigs. But Sweetie knows there’s always more to the story—and with time running out before the execution, every bite brings the truth closer to the surface. What begins as one last meal turns into a gripping, hours-long confession, unraveling secrets of abuse, revenge, and unexpected humanity. As Sweetie and her sheriff son Wayne follow Irene’s ...

When the Peach Jubilee turns deadly, Magnolia Bluff’s sweetest festival serves up more than cobbler—there’s murder on the menu. After a celebrity chef drops dead mid-bite of June Mae Hatcher’s award-winning peach dessert, the Books & Biscuits Club must clear her name before the gossip spreads faster than whipped cream in July. From secret recipes and stolen ingredients to jealous rivals and stormy small-town secrets, these Southern sisters prove that friendship, faith, and a dash of sass can solve any mystery. Filled with laughter, loyal hearts, and mouth-watering food, Well, Butter...

When high-society meets homicide, Magnolia Bluff’s sweetest ladies are back for one last helping of mystery, mayhem, and mouth-watering Southern charm. At the glamorous Magnolia Gala, socialite Pearlene Dupree drops dead mid-toast—and her prized pearl necklace disappears before the punch bowl cools. Now it’s up to June Mae Hatcher and the Books & Biscuits Club to untangle a web of greed, gossip, and old money secrets stretching from the church pews to the charity boardroom. Filled with Southern sass, heartfelt humor, and plenty of comfort-food clues, Hide Your Pearls, Someone’s Dead...

Welcome back to Magnolia Bluff, Georgia—where the tea is sweet, the secrets are sticky, and murder is always on the menu. When the church choir’s beloved (and bossy) director drops dead after a picnic, Sheriff Roy calls it “heatstroke.” But June Mae Hatcher and her Books & Biscuits Club aren’t buyin’ it. Between suspicious sermons, poisoned lemon desserts, and more gossip than a potluck can hold, these four Southern sleuths mix faith, friendship, and a dash of nosy determination to uncover the killer hiding behind a hymnbook. Filled with humor, heart, and mouthwatering comfort ...

When Jake opened Pit-Stop Diner off the highway in Oxford, Maine, he expected black coffee, greasy burgers, and the usual cast of quirky locals—not a dead body in his parking lot. The late-night rush turns into a crime scene when a drifter is found facedown next to the fryer grease barrels. Suddenly, the quiet diner becomes the center of small-town gossip and big trouble. Between suspicious truckers, nosy regulars, and a stranger who seems to know more than they should, Jake’s got more on his plate than the daily special. As clues pile up like dishes after Sunday breakfast, Jake and his...

A missing husband this time? It might take more than industrial espresso and a mountain of scones for The Secret Society of Bookish Housewives to survive this mess! When Janet’s husband goes missing, she enlists Alice and Bibi to help her track him down. The foundation of their investigation? Daniel’s secret journal, which just so happens to mention all sorts of town secrets and scandals. The most interesting find in Danny Boy’s diary? The many mentions of the girls’ deceased friend, Mary Kate! This gives dead-but-far-from-gone Mary Kate a good chuckle. Her dark humor and razor-...

A missing woman, a small town, and one detective whose hot flashes ignite her resolve to solve every cold case in town! Menopause, meringue, and missing persons—Detective Betsy Parks is back in the basement, armed with sarcasm, chocolate, and a fan that’s doing its best. When a decades-old file on psychiatric patient Connie Miller lands on her desk, Betsy uncovers whispers of secret experiments, vanished nurses, and a powerful cover-up that leads disturbingly close to home. As she stirs through old lies and new suspects, a nervous nurse, and one too-polished chief of police, Betsy ...

A missing sister, a duplicitous husband, and a fierce group of Southern women friends make for one tasty scandal...even before you add in the fresh-baked desserts! When Janet’s sister, Juliette, goes missing, the Secret Society of Bookish Housewives are back in action! Over tea and desserts, they burn the midnight oil trying to track down Juliette before she meets the same sticky end as Mary Kate. But soon, the girls dig deep enough to unearth more than just the elusive serial killer who’s still terrorizing Magnolia Cove. Janet’s sister’s disappearance looks to be connected to ...

When a sizzling funnel cake festival in Fudgetown turns deadly, Beulah Brown’s cozy seaside café becomes ground zero for another sticky scandal. The sugary peace of Maine’s sweetest boardwalk shatters when a corporate dessert empire targets The Cocoa Bean—and nearly blows it sky-high. Armed with her apron, her wit, and a frying pan that’s seen more crime scenes than pancakes, Beulah must unmask a new kind of villain: one who hides behind sugar, smiles, and stock options. Fried in Funnel Cake is a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery filled with friendship, fudge, and revenge ...

In Blueberry Bay, even the sweetest pies can hide the sourest secrets. When small-town baker Bella Butterfield isn’t perfecting her buttery blueberry crumbles, she’s trying to keep her quiet coastal life from crumbling right along with them. But when a beloved local farmer turns up dead and the trail leads straight through her own bakery’s front door, Bella’s cozy kitchen becomes ground zero for a recipe of lies, laundering, and murder. With the help of a rescue corgi named Crumb, a sharp-eyed sheriff, and more sugar than sense, Bella will have to sift through suspects before ...

When the annual Blitz Heritage Festival turns into a crime scene, café owner and accidental sleuth Lila Hart finds herself in the thick of another culinary mystery. A beloved judge collapses after tasting a signature mac and cheese dish, and whispers ripple through the foggy Maine town. The deeper Lila digs, the clearer it becomes that this isn’t just about a poisoned casserole—it’s about power, old secrets, and a dangerous game someone’s been playing for years. With Ruby’s sharp wit, Mark’s steady presence, and Goose’s unwavering loyalty, Lila must untangle a web of hidden ...

Eleven years ago, the Dalton family vanished in a fire. James Patrick Fitzgerald was branded The Butcher and sent to death row without a single word in his defense. Now, with one week left to live, he finally speaks—and he only says one name: Sweetie Chapman. Armed with a pot of beef stroganoff and her unshakable intuition, Sweetie steps back into Pine Bluff’s most infamous case. But the deeper she digs, the stranger the story becomes. Faked evidence. Bought silence. A perfect family that may not have been lost at all… As the clock ticks toward James’s execution, Sweetie uncovers a ...

When a notorious complainer checks in for a quiet weekend… and checks out halfway under his bed, Charlotte knows Snowed Inn is about to get loud. Snowed Inn is finally enjoying a rare streak of peace—until longtime guest Otis Willoughby turns up dead in his room, his body positioned in the strangest way and a mysterious poker chip missing. Charlotte, housekeeper-turned-unofficial detective, is pulled back into the whirlwind of secrets, suspects, and simmering tensions hiding beneath the inn’s cozy charm. From underground poker nights to old debts that never died, everyone at the inn ...

Nothing warms a winter night in Misery, Maine like a fresh-baked cinnamon biscuit… except maybe catching a killer. When retreat guests arrive at the Moose Tracks Inn expecting snowy serenity, they’re met instead with blizzard winds, tension-filled workshops, and a shocking discovery buried in the woods. Alice Hardy—cook, caretaker, and reluctant sleuth—tries to keep everyone calm with comfort food, but even her best cinnamon rolls can’t mask the fear settling over the lodge. As footprints vanish, candles reappear, and the storm traps them inside, Alice realizes someone in the ...

Terror prowls the woods of Misery, Maine—and this winter, it comes knocking at the Moose Tracks Inn. When a traveling comedy troupe arrives seeking a cozy retreat, innkeeper Alice Hardy expects laughter, warm biscuits, and steaming mugs of her signature Moose Tracks coffee. Instead, a chilling stalker slips into the shadows of her lodge, and one performer drops dead after a late-night snack. Trapped by a brutal snowstorm and hunted by a man who knows how to vanish between heartbeats, Alice must unravel which danger is hunting her… and which one is hiding in plain sight. With tensions ...

A blizzard traps Alice Hardy inside the Moose Tracks Inn with a killer who knows every shadow of the lodge—and every secret she never meant to uncover. When a traveling theatre troupe returns to Misery, Maine for their winter rehearsal, Alice expects spilled cocoa and cozy chaos… not a murder that tears through the cast and leaves fear simmering hotter than her blueberry crumble. As the storm cuts off all escape routes, the troupe’s tensions rise, the clues twist tighter, and an unseen intruder stalks the halls with chilling precision. With Dalton at her side and Moe the moose keeping...

When sweet traditions turn deadly, Fudgetown discovers just how sour its secrets really are. Beloved baker Hazel is found murdered, and no one feels the shock more than Beulah Brown—pastry-maker, peacemaker, and reluctant sleuth. As winter settles over the boardwalk, Beulah teams up with no-nonsense Detective Lorna Bates to sift through rising tempers, old grudges, and sugar-coated lies. Every neighbor seems to have something to hide… and someone is desperate to keep the truth buried. But catching a killer is only half the fight. After the arrest shakes the town to its core, Beulah must...