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A mysterious box filled with vintage items arrives at Della’s store, Fox’s Finds, and thrust her into yet another mystery, even though she’s still trying to uncover the truth of her late husband's untimely death. As she delves into the box's origins, Della finds herself on a collision course with danger, facing threats from the very forces that sought her husband's life. Surrounded by a close-knit community in the Ozarks, Della must unravel a web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden truths, all while grappling with her own unresolved grief and the budding possibility of new love. This ...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

The weight of a long-buried secret can haunt a man's present. For Cooper Hudson, a thriving Seattle businessman, his past has returned with a vengeance. Suddenly, the unexpected death of Javier, a college companion from decades ago, is casting a dark shadow over Cooper's prosperous life. Back in those college days, heartbreak and jealousy clouded the air as Cooper's relationship with Juliana ended, only for her to find solace in Javier's arms. Their contentious history, marked by public confrontations, now places Cooper squarely in the crosshairs of a dogged detective, convinced that old ...

In the charming small town of Alma, Missouri, Jane Barrow is known for her thriving cleaning business and her ability to help solve local mysteries. But when her old friend Tracy invites her to see the renovation of a historic bed and breakfast she has bought, Jane finds herself tangled in a dangerous puzzle. The serene atmosphere of Alma is shattered when one of Tracy’s guests, Victor Marshall, is found dead on the B & B's property. At first glance, his death seems to be from natural causes, but as details emerge, Jane suspects foul play. When it becomes clear that someone drugged her ...

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...

When Jane Barrow attends a local theater production with her family and boyfriend, Mike, a relaxing night out takes a sinister turn. The play's director is found dead backstage, and what first appears to be a tragic accident quickly raises suspicions of foul play. Jane and her state trooper boyfriend dive into the investigation. As they piece together the director’s tangled personal life and professional conflicts, they discovers a web of rivalries, hidden grudges, and dark secrets among the theater’s cast and crew. With time running out, they must uncover the truth since her ...

In the tranquil town of Cottonwood Springs, nothing is as simple as it appears. When a young woman's life is brutally cut short, her husband becomes the prime suspect. But was it truly a crime of passion, or is there more to the story than meets the eye? Delving into a maze of deceit, Brigid and Sheriff Davis unearth a tangled web of betrayals. Amidst the backdrop of illicit affairs, sham marriages, and individuals vanishing without a trace, the true motive for the murder remains elusive. And with every piece of evidence pointing to a more complex plot, suspicions turn to some of the town's...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the small town of Alma, Kansas, Jane Barrow's life is anything but serene. In "Swept Up Secrets," a gripping tale of mystery and domestic suspense, Jane finds herself caught in a whirlwind of personal challenges and enigmatic puzzles. Since the discovery of the Howland treasure, Jane’s life has taken unexpected turns. Her ex-husband, Evan, has reappeared, stirring up past emotions for her and her children, further complicating her life. Meanwhile, her budding relationship with Marcus has stalled since he recently departed for work overseas, leaving Jane to navigate her feelings alone. ...

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 ...

Finding a dead body on the 5th hole of the golf course when you’re out for an early morning walk is enough to make you never want to play the game again. Particularly when it looks like the murder weapon lying on the ground next to the victim is a 4-iron! When the new police detective in Lindsay, Kansas, asks Kat Denham to help him with the golf club murder case, she readily agrees. Little does she know that when she determines who the murderer is, it will affect her so strongly she’ll decide to quit her career as a private investigator and go back full-time to being Sexy Cissy, the ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Della Fox thought her days of investigating were behind her. After all, the last case nearly cost her everything. She’d even promised the local sheriff that she wouldn’t do any more investigating. But when local reporter Martin Lopez rushes into her antique shop, claims that he’s being watched and acting paranoid, she can’t ignore his cryptic plea for help. He hands her a computer thumb drive filled with evidence—and hours later, he’s killed in a supposed hit-and-run accident. Now, with Martin’s final words urging her not to trust the police, Della is pulled back into a ...

Antiques, polo, and relationships. What do they have in common? Murder! Why was the Palm Springs polo club owner's fiancée, Pia, murdered? Old relationships, Mafia vendettas, and inheritances all play a part in this cozy mystery. Jack, the owner of a world class polo club in Palm Springs hires Marty, an antique appraiser, to evaluate his collection of art pottery and Pia's collection of art glass. When Marty and her husband, Jeff, a Palm Springs police detective, attend a cocktail party at the polo club, they find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery. Join Marty, Jeff, and their ...

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...