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Another death in Magnolia Cove? Someone needs to seriously reevaluate the town’s marketing materials because this place is anything but serene! This time, The Secret Society of Bookish Housewives is sidetracked from fingering The Magnolia Murderer when they learn of a hidden ledger beneath the church—a quiet archive of sins, power, and whispered names. Guided (and occasionally roasted) by Mary Kate, Magnolia’s sharp-tongued ghost, the women pull at a thread that unravels decades of small-town deals, dirty money, and dangerous charm. And sickeningly enough, there may be another voice ...

Magnolia Cove may be back to picture-perfect again…finally. And if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell… Magnolia Cove looks postcard-perfect again—porch swings polished, secrets freshly buried. But when Alice, Janet, and Bibi uncover the last of the forbidden letters from the last book, the town’s roots begin to stir. What starts as an act of truth-telling becomes a reckoning that blurs the line between the living and the remembered. With wit, wine, and a stubborn refusal to stay silent, The Secret Society of Bookish Housewives dig through generations of lies to free Magnolia ...

When Lila Hart returns to her fog-shrouded hometown of Blitz, Maine, the only things on her mind are casseroles, coffee, and keeping her café afloat. But when the town’s beloved philanthropist turns up dead and a pan of funeral potatoes becomes the most talked-about dish at the wake, Lila finds herself serving up more than comfort food—she’s dishing out clues. With gossip swirling thicker than the harbor fog, and secrets bubbling beneath the surface, Lila teams up with Ruby, her sharp-tongued best friend, and Mark, the infuriatingly steady local detective. Together, they’ll stir ...

A summer heatwave hits Oxford, Maine, and Pit-Stop Diner is busier than ever—until a local delivery man collapses face-first onto a steaming plate of meatloaf. When the death turns out to be anything but natural, Jake finds himself pulled back into a dangerous web of secrets simmering beneath the surface of his quiet roadside diner. With Sheriff Briggs on edge, gossip swirling, and old rivalries bubbling up, Jake digs into the victim’s past and uncovers a smuggling ring that stretches far beyond Oxford’s borders. As the summer storm builds, someone decides the best way to keep their ...

When a frightened child appears at her door and the winter woods turn deadly, Alice Hardy learns that Misery, Maine lives up to its name. At the cozy Moose Tracks Inn, Alice wants nothing more than to serve comfort food, knit new beginnings together, and forget the hurt she left behind. But when a terrified boy arrives out of the freezing forest—alone, injured, and pursued—Alice is pulled into a chilling mystery that threatens her inn, her guests, and the fragile safety of her small town. As blizzards close in and dangerous secrets surface, Alice teams up with the ruggedly steady Elijah...

Some secrets are sweeter—and more dangerous—than they seem. In the seemingly quiet town of Fudgetown, a small vial called the Lost Mint Batch holds more than just a recipe—it contains the heart and history of a community on the brink. When hidden betrayals threaten to erase everything the town stands for, Beulah and her circle must unravel the shadows before their past is lost forever. This captivating story of courage, friendship, and resilience reveals how even the smallest places hold the strongest stories. With twists that will keep you turning pages and a spirit that celebrates ...

A charming Maine village packed with fresh lobster, quaint cafés, handsome fisherman, and a juicy whodunit…all the fun without the spice! When Ellie Slater returns to the fishing village of Okamara, Maine, she’s craving quiet—until a stormy night washes up more than seaweed on the shore. With the help of a maddeningly handsome lobsterman, Finn Murphy, Ellie uncovers a web of smuggling, secrets, and betrayal hidden beneath the tides. As danger rises and sparks fly, Ellie must decide who to trust before Okamara’s picture-perfect harbor turns deadly. Clean, flirty, and full of seaside...

Ellie finds herself caught in another scandalous net when another body washes up on Okamara’s shores. How does she keep getting herself into these messes…and how does she get herself out? When a body surfaces in Okamara’s quiet harbor, Ellie swears she’s done getting involved—until the prime suspect turns out to be a dangerously handsome lobsterman with eyes as blue as the tide. Now gossip’s flying, the sheriff’s watching, and Ellie’s curiosity is hooked deeper than she wants to admit. As secrets bubble up from the depths, Ellie must untangle truth from rumor before another ...

Business is finally picking up again at Pit-Stop Diner, and Jake’s hoping for a little peace—and maybe a few more pie orders—when trouble strolls in with the morning crowd. A stranger slumps over a slice of Betty’s famous blueberry pie… and never gets back up. The quiet roadside diner is thrown into chaos once again as gossip, suspicion, and a trail of sticky clues spread faster than spilled coffee. Sheriff Ella Briggs is on the case, but Jake can’t help noticing the stranger’s last receipt—and the cryptic message scribbled on the napkin. From late-night truck stops to ...

When Blitz, Maine’s beloved chili cook-off ends with the shocking death of local contractor Earl Thompson, café owner Lila Hart finds herself at the center of a simmering mystery. What should have been a celebration of comfort food turns into a hunt for a killer hiding behind small-town smiles. With her best friend Ruby’s quick wit, Detective Mark’s steady resolve, and her loyal pup Goose, Lila peels back layers of secrets that threaten to unravel the town she loves. As a dangerous game of power, poison, and deception unfolds, the Queen of Hearts appears where it’s least expected...

In the fog-kissed harbor town of Blitz, Maine, café owner Lila Hart is ready for spring—warm biscuits, hot coffee, and a peaceful life. But when beloved mail carrier Hank Donnelly is found dead with one of Lila’s buttermilk biscuits in his hand, the quiet town is thrown into a storm of secrets, lies, and betrayal. With the help of her best friend Ruby, loyal pup Goose, and steady Sheriff Mark, Lila peels back layers of small-town intrigue—hidden letters, old feuds, and a shocking betrayal no one saw coming. Perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries, small-town whodunits, and female...

When a slick development company sets its sights on Blitz, Maine, Lila Hart figures the biggest fight she’ll face is over zoning laws and parking spaces. But when frozen accounts, mysterious notes, and shadowy black sedans start appearing, it’s clear Eastman Development isn’t just after real estate—they’re after the soul of the town. With her best friend Ruby, steady-as-a-stone Detective Mark, and half the town rallying over casseroles and coffee, Lila finds herself in the middle of a battle that’s equal parts legal and personal. As secrets unravel and danger creeps closer to ...

Spring has arrived in Oxford, Maine, and Pit-Stop Diner is buzzing with hungry truckers, tourists, and locals eager for Betty’s famous tuna melt. But when a regular customer collapses mid-lunch, what looks like a medical emergency quickly turns into something far more sinister. Sheriff Ella Briggs is stumped when the autopsy reveals poison—but no one can figure out how it got into the victim’s sandwich. Jake finds himself at the center of another mystery, navigating a tangle of old rivalries, shady supply deliveries, and a stranger asking too many questions about the diner’s kitchen...

Ah, Magnolia Cove! The quintessential American town: well-manicured lawns, housewives who wear pearls, welcome-to-the-neighborhood casseroles, and a serial killer on the loose! Alic, Bibi, and Janet are trying to return to normal after their friend’s untimely death. They needn’t be too sad, though. Mary Kate hasn’t gone far…and she still has plenty to say about what really took her out! Soon, what starts as an after-hours book club, turns into a secret society intent on solving Mary Kate’s murder. It isn’t long before the ladies’ attention is pulled in other directions, as ...

Some doors stay locked for a reason… until Snowed Inn opens one too many. When desperate overbooking forces Meredith to reopen the infamously sealed Room 13, Charlotte expects nothing more than drafty windows and creaky floorboards. Instead, the mysterious guest who checks in vanishes overnight—leaving behind a decades-old photograph of Snowed Inn with Rosa’s face circled in red. As Charlotte digs deeper, hidden tunnels, forged identities, and a long-buried adoption scandal unravel beneath her feet. A survivor is found locked away beneath the inn, an old enemy returns wearing a ...

When a brutal heatwave hits Oxford, Maine, Pit-Stop Diner is serving more than meatloaf and mashed potatoes—a delivery man collapses face-first onto a hot plate, and Jake finds himself in the middle of another mystery. What first looks like a tragic accident quickly boils over into something bigger. Eddie Malloy had secrets—dangerous ones—tied to a coastal supplier ring smuggling expired goods through unsuspecting small-town diners. As the town buzzes with gossip and tension mounts, Jake finds himself dodging threats, chasing midnight clues, and fighting for his diner’s future. With...