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A quiet morning erupts when a dead body is found at the Sunny Honey B&B. The victim's connection to her grandmother, Iris, sends shockwaves through Honeyridge Falls. Reluctantly teaming up with the local detective, Moxie dives into a whirlwind investigation to clear her grandmother’s name and save the B&B. As Moxie unravels a web of secrets, lies, and red herrings, she discovers the victim's complicated past, including a previous marriage and estranged relationships. Tense confrontations, cryptic notes, and a mysterious letter hint at a deeper conspiracy. Just when Moxie thinks she’s ...

Cue Balls, Cowboy Boots, and Covert Clues Fifteenth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly and Justin embark on a romantic getaway to the picturesque town of Cedarbrook. As they immerse themselves in the whimsical charm of the Treehouse Hotel, little do they know that their idyllic escape will take an unexpected twist. Eager to experience the local flavor, Tilly and Justin make plans to visit Stella's Saloon, a renowned cowboy bar known for its lively atmosphere. However, their excitement turns to shock when they stumble upon a lifeless body amidst the spirited crowd. As Tilly peels...

Missing rare books, a honeymoon interrupted, and a sticky situation... Twelfth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! With her uncle’s wedding in the books, Tilly agrees to look over the antique shop while he is on his honeymoon. A set of rare books has arrived to be brokered to a local collector. Tilly opens up when she discovers the books are missing, and the neighboring bookstore owner hints that she has rescued the books from an untimely demise. The investigation is quickly gummed up when suspicion lands on the newcomer cotton candy vendor in town. Can Tilly turn the page and ...

A pie to die for, tangled family ties, and farmer’s market folly… Sixth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Buoyed by a new baking alliance with her business neighbor, Tilly teams up with her to enter the annual berry pie competition. Coupled with her parents first visit to quaint Belle Harbor, Tilly’s got her plate full. No sooner does she reconnect with her mom, than a dead body inserts itself front and center. With the death of his father, the heir apparent to the ceramic pie plate empire is prime suspect number one. But as Tilly, and her unlikely sleuthing partner mom team up...

Magic had always been Arabella's secret, until a murder forced her to reveal it. As a café worker in the charming coastal town of Port Havenwood, Arabella's quiet world is turned upside down when her new mentor is implicated in a shocking murder. With her sassy French bulldog, Marcel, by her side, she must harness her newfound powers to solve the crime. As Arabella dives into a web of deceit and danger, she must balance her magical abilities with the threat of exposure. Each clue raises the stakes, revealing that she’s not the only one with secrets. Will the secrets she uncovers put her ...

Looking forward to putting her past behind her, Tilly takes her bestie up on an offer for a weekend of pampering. The girls’ getaway to a swanky spa quickly turns dire. Plans for pedicures, massages, and umbrella drinks swiftly get set aside as they become embroiled with shady characters and snooty staff. Will they solve the mystery with the help of their new celebrity friend? Or be hauled off to jail for murder? Pedicures and Perpetrators is a short story in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her ...

A mysterious collection of books, estate sale discoveries, and growing family drama ... Fourth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Relations between Tilly, Uncle Jack and the antique shop’s bookstore neighbor were finally moving the right direction. That is, until a surprise addition arrives in town, putting them all in an awkward situation. As Tilly tries to unravel the new dynamic, matters are complicated by the death of the local veterinarian’s assistant. With no time to spare for being the peacemaker, Tilly is on the hunt for a new location for her growing bakery business. Her ...

In a one horse open…sleighed The final pieces to the family business plan are falling into place. And Chloe’s mom has launched another hair-brained idea to open up a gnome museum back home. The feud between her mom and her loveable cocker spaniel over those quirky creatures had reached epic levels. While trying to keep the peace, Chloe was enjoying the joy of the season and looking forward to her boyfriend soon joining her to celebrate Christmas. Her match-making mother can think of no better setting to further her scheme than a romantic sleigh ride to seal the deal. But, the reindeer ...

Arabella is poised to begin her magical training, eagerly supported by her grandmother. But her excitement turns to dread when her mentor is mysteriously murdered before their first session, his body marked by ritualistic patterns suggesting dark magic. As Arabella delves into the investigation, she uncovers a trio of suspects including her own grandmother. Each clue unravels deeper secrets and darker motives until the true perpetrator is revealed, throwing Arabella's future into uncertainty. Now, with her magical abilities exposed to local law enforcement, Arabella navigates a new reality ...

Riotous relatives, startling suspects, and grannies galore... Thirteenth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly has secured one of her biggest bakery clients yet, the largest gamer convention on the West Coast. As she is preparing the menu, the pushy bookstore owner inserts herself with a homemade fruitcake offering. Not one to rock the boat, TIlly reluctantly agrees to include the item with plans to place it far from the guests. As they are setting up for the long weekend, word comes that one of the most well-known gamers has been found dead. Suspects abound from the cutthroat ...

A catering calamity, pesky paparazzi, and a celebrity wedding whodunit… Fifth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! With Tilly’s new assistant on board at the bakery, she agrees to take on a catering gig that could skyrocket her business to the next level. While jousting for her space in the kitchen with the temperamental chef, a troubling discovery at the celebrity wedding of the century threatens to shatter her dreams. Joined by her bestie and armed with enough mascarpone for a lifetime supply of cheesecakes, Tilly sets out to solve the murder. She soon learns why the actors in ...

A mysteriously disappearing body, tipsy travelers, and the clickety-clack of steel wheels… Seventh in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly, her uncle, and their friends are escaping for a short getaway on the Coast Excursion train. Romance is in the air with Tilly’s uncle and her new assistant. As the train begins its journey to the vineyard, Tilly soon overhears whispers among the other guests about plans to dispose of a body. Matters are further complicated as several of the guests over indulge at the wine tasting, returning to the train with even bigger tales of intrigue. When...

Gummed up game time, hat tricks, and grounds for murder... Eighth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly and her assistant are in high gear with the grand opening of the new cafe and bakery. Add a new love interest into the mix and she feels like she is now unstoppable on the road to her dreams. With her pro baseball brother’s team in town, Tilly escapes for a few hours with her new boyfriend to cheer him on. Just as they settle into their seats, the team goes down by six runs. The coach trots out to the pitcher’s mound to make a change and keels over dead. Tilly’s brother ...

In a single, fateful night, Arabella's life as a novice witch is shattered when she becomes the chief suspect in a haunting murder. She is jolted by the discovery that the murder involved her grandmother's bones, setting off whispers about a curse from the depths of witchcraft lore. Her world unfolds into a mysterious domain of dark magic and coven secrets as she confronts the perplexing reality of her grandmother's cryptic involvement and an unshakable alibi she dares not disclose. Arabella's quest for the truth reveals startling suspects, each harboring a grave motive. As she delves into ...

A light, cozy mystery in a small town with a puzzle loving, amateur female sleuth, quirky characters (human and canine), and enough flowers and pastries to fill your garden and your belly. Book 4 - Mistletoe and Misfortune Epic plans are underway to celebrate the hotel’s glorious expansion. But the untimely death of a pompous chef right in the middle of the preparations might be what closes down the hotel for good. Ben’s award-winning restaurant and food are legendary, but not as much as his arrogance and unscrupulous dealings. As Chloe and Max work to salvage the event, they discover ...

She’s returned to her old stomping ground and everything’s the same… except for the flowerbed adorned with a dead body. Chloe Carson has no clue what’s next. Starting life from scratch after her husband’s passing, the sixty-year-old is back in her hometown to ready the family’s treehouse hotel for sale. But her six-month commitment heads into the weeds when the ornery garden club president is found pushing up daisies in her prized peony patch. With her aging mom and bff topping the list of suspects, Chloe rolls up her sleeves and works alongside her rescued cocker spaniel to ...

A puppy parade, quirky garden gnomes, and a mysterious death mean puzzle lovin’ Chloe and her faithful companion Max are on the case again... Second in the Treehouse Hotel Mysteries series! Chloe and her mom are busy fixing up the adorable Buttercup Bungalow at the treehouse hotel when Chloe gets a disturbing call from her sister. It turns out Violet, the town environmentalist, has been found dead in the lobby of the local dog spa. Violet’s staunch environmental stance shouldn’t have made her a target. But her constant protests and her questionable handling of the popular annual pet ...

A missing museum collectible, a scandalous bingo tournament, and a match-making mother... Third in the Treehouse Hotel Mysteries series! Chloe’s newest project with the expansion of the hotel leaves her little time for a new love, let alone solving the mysterious death of the newly-hired, snooty museum curator, Bartholomew Higgons. Even so, she ends up smack dab in the middle of the murder and mayhem. Partnered with her loveable cocker spaniel Max, they find themselves mired in a sticky situation. As Chloe and Max investigate, the clues lead to deeper secrets and complex relationships ...

Retirees, revelations, revenge… Octogenarians Maude and Mabel are more than just two lively private investigators; they're experts in turning tranquil retirements into thrilling mysteries. Their cozy road trip to the charming town of Port la Pena in Southeast Texas quickly transforms into a perilous adventure when they stumble upon a shocking discovery in a neighbor's quaint house up for sale. The startling revelation of a grisly murder propels them into a riveting whodunit, with the quiet town playing stage to a plethora of potential culprits. The victim, once a well-respected neighbor, ...

Scrumptious sprinkle cake, bookstore chickens, and seeing double... Third in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly Griffin is on top of the world. With her newfound freedom in quaint Belle Harbor she is learning to love life again. Her plans for an epic birthday bash for her cherished and kooky Uncle Jack are almost complete. Tilly’s joy and whimsy soon turn to horror as she discovers the death of Poppy, a beloved local business owner. Rumors swirl about likely culprits that put the coming annual Arts Walk, which brings millions to the town coffers, in jeopardy. As Tilly collects ...