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Some secrets refuse to stay buried—especially when the lighthouse shines on the truth. Harbor Haven’s beloved lighthouse has finally been restored, but the town’s celebration is shattered when a body is discovered in the lantern room, hanging in the very beam meant to guide sailors home. When evidence points to a conspiracy stretching back more than a century, Eliza Scott and Henry Cole find themselves unraveling a dark chapter of Harbor Haven’s past—one the killer is determined to keep dead and buried. As storms gather over the cliffs and a murderer closes in, Eliza and Henry ...

When Sugar Creek’s holiday cheer turns chaotic, cookie queens Lilianna and Remi Harper find themselves in the middle of another confectionary crime. The mayor’s prized convertible and their life-sized gingerbread house both vanish overnight, leaving behind only crumbs—and suspicion. With Officer Rosa Martinez on the case, the Harpers mix sharp wit, small-town charm, and just the right dose of sleuthing to uncover who’s stirring up trouble this Christmas. Full of humor, heart, and frosting-covered twists, Gingerbread Grand Theft Auto delivers a cozy holiday mystery for readers who ...

When autumn arrives in Maple Hollow, Vermont, the air smells of apples, cinnamon—and secrets. Hazel Lockwood, innkeeper of the cozy Maple Cabin Inn, is ready to enjoy the Apple Harvest Festival… until a tragic accident at the local cider mill turns deadly. With her sharp wit, loyal friends, and a nose for the truth, Hazel uncovers a web of sabotage, stolen recipes, and small-town rivalries bubbling beneath the surface. As the leaves fall and the cider flows, she’ll need to press for answers before greed spoils everything Henry Beckett built. Perfect for fans of Ellie Alexander and ...

Spring has arrived in Maple Hollow, Vermont, and innkeeper Hazel Lockwood is ready for sweet new beginnings at the Maple Cabin Inn. The annual Maple Cream Festival promises laughter, ice cream, and tourists galore—until a beloved local artisan collapses mid-contest, her spoon still in hand. When whispers of sabotage and stolen recipes churn through town, Hazel can’t resist digging in. With the ever-nosy Birdie, steady-handed Jonas, and Sheriff Amos trying to keep the peace, Hazel discovers that someone’s been stirring up more than sugar. Brimming with Vermont charm, humor, and heart, ...

Spring has arrived in Haddenfield, Connecticut—but peace is as fragile as the petals it brings. After the fiery showdown that nearly destroyed the town, Grace Hensley and the Housewives of Haddenfield are ready to trade mystery for mulch, hosting a community garden in honor of their late friend. But when a single seed packet appears on Grace’s porch—signed only “J.”—old fears begin to bloom again. As the town rebuilds, Grace must confront what’s been buried deepest of all: the roots of betrayal that run through her own past. Friendship, forgiveness, and faith intertwine in ...

They thought Maple Farm’s past was buried—but some secrets refuse to stay in the ground. When a door-to-door salesman vanishes after visiting Maple Farm, Lacey Johnson and her infuriatingly charming co-owner Luke Bradley are pulled into a mystery that cuts deeper than their orchard’s roots. The man’s body is discovered on their property, his belongings filled with clues pointing to Lacey’s late grandmother…and the long-unsettled feud between the Johnsons and the Langfords. With the new sheriff shutting down leads, sabotage sweeping the farm, and someone stalking the grove at ...

Harbor Haven has weathered storms before—but never one like this. When celebrity chef Dorian Bellamy collapses during his grand bistro opening, lighthouse keeper Eliza Scott and investigator Henry Calder uncover a troubling truth: the salt in Harbor Haven isn’t as pure as it seems. Their search leads to hidden ledgers, corrupt alliances, and a decades-old cover-up linking the Cavanaugh sisters, the fishing guild, and the powerful Northcoast Holdings. As the town erupts in accusation and fear, Eliza and Henry race to expose the truth. But someone is willing to kill to keep Harbor ...

When murder washes ashore in Cliff’s Cove, sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister find themselves trapped in a mystery deeper than the Atlantic. After a fisherman turns up dead inside the town jail—soaked, scaled, and surrounded by secrets—the Let’s Lobstah! duo are once again serving up clues instead of rolls. But when federal agents descend and a familiar name resurfaces—Harland Cross—the sisters uncover a chilling plot beneath the waves: Project Tide, a genetic experiment that could poison the coast forever. Armed with courage, chowder, and a stubborn streak a mile long, Becky and...

Welcome back to Cliff’s Cove, Maine—where murder, mystery, and mouth-watering lobster rolls collide! In Maine: Live Free or Fry, the explosive finale of A Maine Lobstah Mystery, sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister reopen their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, for one last summer of sunshine and sizzling secrets. But when a festival chef is found dead and the past comes bubbling to the surface, the McAllisters must untangle one final, deadly recipe for revenge. With Detective Alvarez at their side and the whole harbor watching, the sisters fight to save their town—and finally find ...

Spring has sprung in Seaview, Maine—and so has a shocking murder! Spring in Seaview, Maine should mean daffodils, warm breezes, and comfort food at The Lighthouse Diner. But when Gus serves his famous Sunday Pot Roast Special, the meal comes with an unexpected side: murder. Councilman Richard Crandall, known for his sharp tongue and sharper dealings, collapses in his booth before dessert. At first, suspicion falls on Gus’s beloved pot roast—until Hazel discovers a small brown bottle hidden beneath the table. Poison, not gravy, was the real culprit. Packed with humor, small-town charm,...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried beneath the tide. When a young woman is found dead along the widow’s walk near Harbor Haven Lighthouse, keeper Eliza Scott is thrust into a mystery that threatens everything her late aunt built. The police call it an accident, but Eliza knows better—especially when a powerful developer starts circling the lighthouse with plans to claim the land. As Eliza and the older, world-weary ex investigator, Henry Calder, dig into the town’s forgotten archives, they uncover a chain of corruption stretching back generations. Every clue points closer to the truth...

Sugar Creek’s Spring Fling Festival is supposed to be about sunshine, tulips, and sweet treats—but this year, it’s all about stolen handbags. When a string of purse thefts rocks the small town, suspicion falls on everyone from out-of-town vendors to long-time neighbors. Lilianna Harper and her daughter Remi, owners of The Cookie Company, stumble into the middle of the case after their signature Peanut Butter Crunch cookies go missing—right along with a customer’s designer purse. With the police stretched thin and the purse snatcher growing bolder, Lilianna and Remi find themselves...

When snow blankets Maple Hollow, Hazel Lockwood’s cozy Maple Cabin Inn should be filled with warmth, laughter, and the scent of fresh-baked muffins. But when a famous food critic collapses after tasting one of Hazel’s maple muffins, a storm far colder than winter sweeps through town. With the Bakers’ Guild in chaos, old rivalries rising, and her late Aunt Mae’s secret recipes resurfacing, Hazel must uncover the truth before the scent of scandal sticks for good. Joined by her sharp-tongued best friend Birdie and the ever-steady Jonas, Hazel stirs through layers of deceit, legacy, and...

Not another murder associated with the Maine diner we’ve all grown to love! Hazel, grab your flapjacks and help us find the killer of the lumberjack! Winter in Seaview, Maine should be cozy—snow falling, flapjacks flipping, and locals gathered at The Lighthouse Diner. But when the town hosts the first-ever Paul Bunyan Winter Games, the sleepy diner becomes ground zero for another shocking crime. Hazel, a still-reluctant sleuth, is enjoying the festivities until a burly lumberjack competitor keels over—face-first in a plate of syrupy pancakes. With the help of her trusty friends, Gus ...

Welcome to Haddenfield, Connecticut—where the lawns are perfect, the gossip blooms year-round, and murder has a way of rooting itself right in the flower beds. When Grace Hensley moves onto Azalea Lane, she expects bake sales and begonias—not the mysterious death of the town’s Garden Club president. But when Lydia Prescott collapses face-first into her prize-winning roses, Grace and her new friends—Margo, Bev, and Ellie—dig into secrets as tangled as ivy. Between lemon bars, whispered confessions, and a detective who’s too handsome for her peace of mind, Grace discovers that ...

The Whitcombs’ annual Christmas Eve gala is the highlight of the season—glittering chandeliers, champagne toasts, and gossip flowing faster than eggnog. But when a blizzard traps Grandeur’s elite inside the mansion and a wealthy developer turns up dead beneath the tree, the party becomes a deadly game of secrets. Hannah Green reluctantly steps into the role of amateur sleuth, but Peppermint the Yorkie is already sniffing out the truth. From dragging a satin glove out from under the Christmas tree to growling at false alibis, Peppermint’s pawprints are all over the case. Everyone in ...

Harbor Haven has weathered many storms… but none like this. As a hurricane slams into the Maine coast, the glamorous regatta gala at Harbor Haven Inn takes a dark turn when socialite Vivienne Harrow vanishes during a blackout. With roads washed out and guests trapped inside, Eliza Scott and Henry Dawes are pulled into a whirlwind of secrets, lies, and rising floodwaters. Everyone at the gala seems to have a motive: the inn manager caught embezzling funds, a sailor Vivienne publicly humiliated, an assistant with a falsified identity, and a mysterious donor who vanishes the moment questions...

Welcome to Butcher Creek, where the cappuccinos are frothy, the brownies are fierce, and murder is always on the menu. At Bad Girls Bake Better, leather-clad bakers Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo keep the dessert bar rocking with sass, sugar, and a touch of mischief. But when a local councilman drops dead after eating their famous pecan pie, the heat in the kitchen turns criminal. With the crookedest cop in town pointing fingers their way, the Bad Girls must whip up the truth before their business—and freedom—goes up in smoke. From flirting with bikers to sleuthing in stilettos, these ...

Life is finally sweet for the leather-clad bakers of Bad Girls Bake Better. Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo have gone from murder suspects to local heroes, and their dessert bar is the talk of Butcher Creek. But at the town's first annual Sweet Treats Festival, their hard-won peace crumbles when a wealthy philanthropist drops dead after eating a donut from another baker's stand. When the town turns on the gentle, elderly donut maker, he comes to the only people who understand being wrongly accused: the Bad Girls themselves. Agreeing to help, the trio dives into a fresh mystery, sifting ...

Winter Falls’ Founders’ Day celebration brings colonial reenactments, antique displays—and an alarming discovery when Holly finds her shop has been used to stash a missing town heirloom alongside a pile of hard tack. While police focus on outsiders, Holly quietly studies the community she knows so well, following whispers of old grudges and property disputes. With Muffin at her side and Lindsay offering support, Holly uncovers a trespasser with roots deep in Winter Falls’ past. The final reveal is classic cozy: a tense confrontation where Holly uses logic, history, and calm resolve ...