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A review from the first book in the series, Holly and The Framed Friend: “If you grew up reading and loving Nancy Drew books, as I did, you will love this book. It brought me back to the days of childhood when I loved to curl up with Nancy and her friends as they solved mysteries… This is definitely a YA book for tween-agers, but the story is so delightful an adult is likely to find pleasure in reading it and remembering those years in the past when Nancy Drew was their favorite character. Kudos to Dianne Harman for creating this fun remembrance.”Book 1. Holly and The Framed Friend. ...

From Emmy-winning costume designer to premature motherhood in a foreign country—Kate Montclair's carefully planned life is about to be tested in ways she never imagined. When Kate follows her fiancé Ben to Madrid for his film project, she expects four months of creative collaboration and European adventure. Instead, at twenty-four weeks pregnant, she goes into premature labor, launching a terrifying fight for her daughter's survival in a Spanish hospital thousands of miles from home. As Kate navigates NICU vigils and the challenges of new motherhood, her family faces their own reckonings...

Miranda Riley is a blackjack dealer in Las Vegas when she receives a call from the police that her mother, Eve, is missing. She rushes home to Little Feather, Oklahoma, hoping to quickly find her mother so she can return to her life in the big city. But once Miranda begins to search for her, she finds there is much more to Little Feather and her mother than she originally thought. First, the city is an oasis for supernatural creatures, and secondly, her mother was the Paranormal Investigator who kept them all in line.

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. ...

There’s just something about “bad boys” that fascinates people. But there’s a reason they’re called “bad boys”. Is that why Kade, the one with the “bad boy” reputation, was murdered? Of course, there were a lot of people who had a reason to want him dead. Like Harper, his ex-girlfriend, whose parents told her no more partying with him and put her on a short financial leash.

Walking to the mailbox can be deadly, but sometimes, things aren’t what they seem. Join Marty and her dog, Patron, as they eliminate suspects in the murder of a beloved rock star in Palm Springs, California.

On what was supposed to be a romantic honeymoon getaway, Kelly and Mike find themselves thrust into the midst of a chilling murder mystery. The serene seaside backdrop of Cedar Bay is disrupted by the sudden death of Jesse, the beloved local wine store owner. With a tangled web of motives and suspects, the murder is anything but straightforward. Was it the bitter ex-wife, harboring years of resentment? Or the struggling alcoholic with murky intentions? Perhaps the enigmatic French woman with her vast wealth? The mafia hitman certainly had the skills, but what would be his motive? And then ...

When a powerful trafficking ring is exposed in the quiet town of Clover, Missouri, the fallout is far from over. Antique shop owner-turned-investigator Della Fox thought she'd helped bring justice to the victims—but whispers of someone even more dangerous pull her back into the shadows. As Della juggles suspicious new town programs, a secretive letter pointing to a hidden mastermind, and the unexpected return of a man from her past, she realizes the danger is far from gone. With Sheriff Jared Metcalf growing uneasy, a new police chief shaking things up, and Clover’s mayor determined to ...

In the latest thrilling installment of the Clean Sweeps Cozy Mystery Series, Jane finds herself entangled in a web of luxury, deceit, and danger. Known for her keen ability to unravel the most confounding mysteries, Jane is approached by a high-society socialite to solve a case that’s as scandalous as it is deadly: the murder of the socialite's boyfriend. As Jane delves deeper into the opulent world of the wealthy, she quickly learns that beneath the veneer of privilege and glamour lie the same passions and pitfalls that affect us all – love, jealousy, and, in this case, murder. ...

In the luxurious corners of Bainbridge Island, a sinister shadow looms large, even as love appears to blossom. Suzie, the effervescent sous-chef at DeeDee's acclaimed restaurant, Deelish, is head over heels in love, certain she's found her soulmate. But as she revels in her newfound romance, a string of burglaries sends ripples of unease across the community. Jake, DeeDee's astute husband and private investigator, finds himself grappling with a case that hits too close to home. The common thread? Every burglarized home had recently installed top-of-the-line security systems from a specific ...

This isn’t the way it was supposed to be A 17-year-old boy murdered, Gunned down for no reason But when you live in a known gang area in Las Vegas, There can be collateral damage. The police always have the time and resources to look into murders of wealthy people, But it seems different rules apply if you’re poor, Even if you aren’t part of a gang. When Maria got the call that her son had been murdered, her life fell apart. And when the police said they would try to find the murderer, but there was probably little they could do, she was devastated. If the police couldn’t do it, ...

Al’s past is catching up with him. Forty years in the mob and karma has his number. He’s a marked man, but a tip-off buys him some time. Can he catch his would-be murderer before they catch up with him? It’s a game of cat and mouse. Will Al live long enough to enjoy the future with Cassie? Or, will Red be lying vigil by his coffin?

An editor murdered. A midlife romance. A small-town writer with the pen name of Sexy Cissy. Did someone hate steamy novels enough to commit murder? The secret life of Kat, a widow, falls apart when her true identity becomes known, and she’s the one who finds her murdered editor. Will she be the next victim?

Liz Lucas, a 52 year old widow, is beginning to think she's been given a second chance at life by owning a successful spa located in a beautiful forest area on the coast north of San Francisco. What could possibly go wrong? Well, for starters, she discovers that a guest staying in cottage #6 at the spa has been murdered. In order to save the spa's reputation, Liz, along with her two dogs, Brandy Boy and Winston, sets out to find the killer.

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 ...

As Miranda settles into her new role as a paranormal investigator, her mother, Eve, takes a back seat on their newest case. Proving she’s capable of filling her mother’s shoes may be troublesome, however, when Miranda senses that what they're dealing with isn't your typical, everyday paranormal, but something altogether different.

The serene Napa Valley sets the stage for a thrilling Plein Air art auction mystery that turns deadly. Chef Dani Rosetti, transformed into an amateur sleuth, along with her sous-chef Arthur, the owner of an international private investigation company, steps into the high-stakes world of Plein Air art at Thornton’s Auction House. Their culinary prowess is unexpectedly matched by their knack for investigation. As they delve into a plot filled with forgery, deceit, and betrayal, they uncover the dark underbelly of the art world, where authenticity and fraud blur. With every brushstroke ...

Marty never imagined when she moved to High Desert, California, that her life would include a police detective husband, two dogs, a psychic sister, and solving mysteries, often involving murder. But sometimes you just have to bloom where you’re planted! Books in the boxed set of High Desert Cozy Mysteries Superseries 2 include the following: Murder and the Museum Murder in Palm Springs The Money Club Murder and High Rollers Murder at the Dog Show Murdered Mogul If you like dogs and recipes, this is a must-have series written by a USA Today Bestselling author. Buy or borrow now!

An old lover, technology knockoffs, a missing self-defense instructor, and a dead convention exhibitor. They must have something in common, but what? When DeeDee, Jake, Al, and Cassie, from the Northwest Cozy Mystery series, meet up with Brigid and Sheriff Davis, from the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery series, at a law enforcement convention in Denver, it’s almost a given there will be a mystery to solve. Or maybe two. So much for getaway vacations.

Ever hear of someone celebrating New Year’s Eve by committing murder? Well, it happened, and the killer is looking for DeeDee! That’s the situation DeeDee found herself in after the very successful New Year’s Eve party she catered for Dana, the popular hostess of a Seattle television entertainment show. The party quickly became a distant memory when Dana was found murdered near her pool house. It didn’t help that the murderer was certain they’d been spotted by DeeDee, and she could identify the killer. It becomes a race against time.