Mostrando resultados por autor "Dianne and Harman" en Todas las categorías

A murder. A wedding reception. Not a good start to wedded bliss. Plenty of quirky suspects including the wealthy rancher who's still in love with the best man's wife, the smarmy minister who ran against him for county supervisor in the recent election, the estranged stepmother of his wife, his sister-in-law's drug-addicted ex-husband, and his ex-girlfriend whose family has strong Mafia ties. As always, plenty of recipes, dogs, and good food in this popular cozy mystery series by a two-time USA Today best-selling author.

Marie Moorhead looked like a million bucks, even at the age of 84. In Hollywood, you never outgrow the need to prove your relevance. Too bad she was murdered on the eve of her book launch. Marie knew secrets about everyone in Hollywood. And when you’re 84, why save them? Because those who are outed might just kill to keep those secrets from going public. Join Kat, the ghostwriter and amateur detective, and her dog Rudy as they search for the murderer before Kat becomes the next victim.

Now that the man who has been trying to murder Della, and the one responsible for murdering her husband, has been arrested, Della is ready to put the past behind her and start anew. But when a young woman from nearby Whispering Pines shows up at her antique shop, desperate for help, Della is pulled into a complex web of lies, danger, and mystery. Sam Secoy’s brother has vanished without a trace, leaving behind only a locked car and a dropped phone in a dark alley. As Della digs deeper into Joe Secoy’s disappearance, she uncovers unsettling connections between his case and another ...

Jane Barrow thought her biggest worry was keeping her cleaning business running smoothly while raising two kids as a single mom in small-town Alma, Kansas. But when the powerful A.E. Miller Group arrives with plans to build a luxury resort, Jane discovers that some developers will stop at nothing—including blackmail, threats, and intimidation—to get what they want. When mysterious lawyer George Jackson approaches Jane with disturbing evidence that the development company is forcing local residents to sell their properties through coercion, Jane finds herself drawn into a dangerous ...

The famous cowboy movie star had become the dearly beloved mayor of Palm Springs. Too bad he was murdered. But who could have done it, and what was their motive? Greed? Political rival? An environmental extremist? Son? Stepdaughter? Ex-wives? And what about his present trophy wife? Then there’s that pesky proposed desert windmill turbine project.

In the lush vineyards of Napa, California, Dani's latest catering gig for a political fundraiser promises to be a lucrative opportunity. However, the decadence of the event hides a deadly secret: four previous hosts of fundraisers for the same political candidate met untimely deaths. Teaming up with her sous-chef Arthur, who also helms an international private investigation firm, and his savvy sidekick Matt, the trio traverses the Golden State, seeking answers to the eerie coincidences. But with each clue they uncover, danger seems to be shadowing their every move. Amidst the suspense, Dani...

Nicole was from New Orleans. When she found voodoo dolls in her gym locker, work desk, and on her front porch, she was scared. She knew what they meant. She was right. A few days later, she was murdered. A voodoo doll was next to her body. Can voodoo dolls kill? Liz, an amateur sleuth, is determined to find out and catch the killer. On a trip to New Orleans to attend a Cajun Creole cooking school, she meets with a gris-gris doctor who specializes in voodoo, hexes, spells, and superstitions.

Letting go of a lifetime of hurts isn’t easy. It’s pretty hard to believe that Happy Ever After even exists. Can Carol let go of the past and move on to the future with a handsome chef whose intentions are an open book? It’s pretty clear to everyone but Carol that he’s in love with her. It’s also pretty clear to everyone that Carol has some issues she needs to overcome before she can take the first step to Midlife happiness. A Maltese puppy and good friends who conspire with the chef just might make everything possible. But then again, whoever said life will go smoothly and just ...

Jane Barrow thought she’d seen the worst life could throw at her—until a routine cleaning job lands her at the center of a grisly murder scene. Hired to prep a secluded vacation rental, Jane is shocked to uncover a suspicious bloodstain hidden beneath a rug. Her instincts kick in, and with the help of her State Trooper friend Mike, the truth comes to light: someone has been killed, and the crime scene was nearly swept under the rug, literally. As law enforcement begins to dig deeper, Jane finds herself entangled in a mystery involving shady real estate deals, secret partnerships, and a ...

In the quiet town of Alma, Kansas, Jane Barrow’s cleaning business keeps her busy—but it's her knack for solving mysteries that keeps her engaged. What starts as a peculiar request from a friend, Marsha, about dying plants soon uncovers a bitter neighborhood feud, escalating tension over a local land development project, and the deeply rooted rivalries that plague the town. As Jane digs deeper, she realizes that someone might be willing to destroy more than just gardens to get their way. With her children by her side, Jane balances single motherhood, her business, and a new romance with...

In the bustling heart of Cottonwood Springs, a chilling discovery rattles the community. A man's lifeless body, cold and eerie, is found in the backseat of his own vehicle. But what could lead Frankie, a man battling the chains of addiction and emerging victorious, to such a grim fate? Brigid and Sheriff Davis are faced with the haunting question: Did Frankie meet his end because of a fatal medical emergency, or was there a darker force at play? As a former addict, the initial whispers in town point to a relapse, a bitter overdose. Brigid must wrestle with her own biases, urging herself to ...

What could go wrong at a world class fishing lodge in the charming town of San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina, home of gauchos, leather, and chocolate? When Ray Martin, the wealthy owner of Moving Graphics, is murdered on a corporate fly fishing trip arranged by Jack Trout, Jack's wife, Carola, knows that if she doesn't solve the murder it could be the end of Jack's successful fishing business. She and Ray's wife, Lisa, along with some help from Cayo the cat, begin their search for the murderer. Was it Mitch Graham, who made no pretense of the fact he was ready to take over the presidency ...

What price do you put on a collection that can only be sold on the black market? Was the old desert rat murdered for his? Randy Jones had a secret collection of Native American artifacts he needed to be appraised immediately. But how do you put a price tag on an illegal collection? That’s the dilemma Marty Morgan finds herself in when she meets Randy. It’s a meeting that involves murder – Randy’s. Join Marty, her boyfriend Detective Jeff, her psychic sister, Laura, and her black Labrador, Duke, who wears pink booties on the desert floor, as they search for the killer before he ...

Amidst the glitz and glamour of a police fundraiser, a shocking tragedy unfolds — a bone-chilling plummet from a hotel rooftop. A man's life is snuffed out, but was it a tragic accident, a desperate suicide, or cold-blooded murder? Minutes after the deadly fall, a tense altercation escalates into an arrest. Gio La Serta, caught in the crosshairs of suspicion due to an earlier disagreement, finds himself shackled, his freedom snatched away. To many, it's an open-and-shut case. But for private investigators Jake and Al, the hurried arrest reeks of foul play. Commissioned by a wealthy ...

In the upscale culinary world, where reputations are built and crumbled on the taste of a dish, one errant entrée might just be more than a mere faux pas. As taste buds clash in a prestigious Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Newport Beach, a sinister mystery begins to unfold. Celebrated chef Dani Rosetti, prepped for an interview and the prospects of a new catering venture, certainly didn't anticipate being plunged into a culinary conspiracy on her visit. Yet, when her old Cordon Bleu classmate, Stephanie, suffers an overpowering and potentially dangerous dish at Taste of Mexico, ...

In the peaceful town of Cottonwood Springs, nestled amidst Colorado's scenic beauty, a sinister shadow lurks. For Olivia, moving from New Mexico was supposed to be a fresh start, an escape from a haunting past. But the random flicker of her yard security lights reveals a chilling truth – her past has caught up with her, and it might be closer than she thinks. Leaving behind the memories of a menacing uncle, Olivia had hoped for a life free from the constant fear of being watched. But now, even in a new state, she feels the all-too-familiar prickle of unseen eyes on her. And with a young ...

In the quaint Midwest town of Alma, Kansas, against the backdrop of early spring, a mystery unfolds that ties the fates of two women to the enigmatic actions of the men in their lives. Jane, a devoted mother and owner of Clean Sweep Cleaning Services, finds her world intertwined with her best friend Abby's, when Abby's new romance with Dante raises more questions than it answers. As Jane navigates the complexities of her own life, including the unexpected return of her ex-husband Evan and a budding relationship with Henry, a history enthusiast with his own secrets, she’s drawn into Abby's...

In the scenic town of Cottonwood Springs, the boundaries of love, morality, and vengeance blur, casting a shadow on what should have been a day of joy and celebration. Brigid, engrossed in the euphoria of her daughter Holly's graduation, is yanked back to reality when news of a gruesome murder spreads. The victim? A thirty-one-year-old school custodian embroiled in a controversial relationship with a high school senior. While their relationship may not have been illegal, it had scandalized the tight-knit community, painting him as a target for scorn, prejudice, and possibly, murder. Teaming...

Deelish was meant to be a dream come true - a culinary beacon on Bainbridge Island, showcasing DeeDee's culinary prowess. But the discovery of a lifeless body in the restaurant's parking lot on its very opening night is the stuff of nightmares. For DeeDee, her beacon of success is at risk of becoming a cautionary tale. Haunted by the unsettling thought that murder seems to lurk wherever she goes, DeeDee feels the weight of the responsibility. But Jake, her ever-resourceful husband and seasoned private investigator, is determined to shield her from the shadow of blame. The victim, it turns ...

In the quiet town of Bainbridge Island, a storm of anxiety brews beneath the surface. Jayne Bartlett's troubled marriage and her husband Corey's sudden disappearance coalesce into a chilling puzzle that beckons seasoned investigators, Al and Jake. Initially dismissing the case as another marital tiff, the duo quickly realizes there's more beneath the surface when days turn into nights, and Corey remains unreachable. With every tick of the clock, the atmosphere grows tenser, and the mystery deepens. But as Al and Jake plunge into the heart of the case, another threat casts its shadow closer ...