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Welcome back to Seaview, Maine—where the coffee’s strong, the gossip’s juicy, and murder is always on the menu. When Hazel Hart’s Seaview Diner reopens with her new Blue Plate Special—the Double Cheeseburger with Seaview Sauce—business is sizzling. But when a famous food critic keels over mid-bite, Hazel’s back in the hot seat. With Sheriff Cal Barnes urging her to stay out of it (ha!) and Ruby stirring up theories faster than cream in coffee, Hazel dives into another deliciously dangerous investigation. Between rival chefs, blackmailing critics, and one suspicious “secret ...

Welcome to Sugar Creek, a charming small town where sweet treats and secrets collide. When Valentine’s season turns dangerous, Lilianna Harper and her tight-knit circle must face a chilling stalker, forged love letters, and a twisted plot that threatens their beloved bakery. With the help of sharp-witted detective Rosa Martinez, loyal friend Remi, and a community that refuses to break, Lilianna discovers that real love isn’t control—it’s courage. A Heart Shared is a gripping cozy mystery filled with romance, suspense, and heartwarming small-town charm. Perfect for fans of culinary ...

Crisp autumn air, pumpkin spice, and falling…bodies? Autumn in Seaview, Maine means crisp air, falling leaves, and The Lighthouse Diner’s newest hit—the Patty Melt Special. But when a rival food-truck owner is found stabbed behind the diner—with one of Gus Bailey’s own kitchen knives—the cozy season turns deadly fast. With police circling and gossip sizzling hotter than the griddle, Hazel sets out to clear Gus’s name. The investigation uncovers a mess of motives: stolen recipes, jealous lovers, and bribes buried beneath the town’s Autumn Fair. As Hazel digs deeper, she ...

Spring has barely settled in Sugar Creek when The Cookie Company debuts their zesty new Lemon Drop Cookies. But just as business begins to boom, the tart treat becomes the center of a sour scandal. During a town garden party, a guest suddenly collapses after sampling the Harpers’ cookies. Whispers of poisoning ripple through the crowd, and soon everyone is pointing fingers at Lilianna and Remi. Determined to clear their bakery’s name, the mother-daughter duo dive into an investigation that’s anything but sweet. With gossipy neighbors, bitter rivalries, and secrets hidden behind ...

A historic mansion. A buried legacy. A killer who’ll do anything to keep the past hidden. When Caroline and her golden retriever Sherlock investigate the death of a reclusive artist inside the infamous Hartley Mansion, whispers of the past come rushing back. Caroline uncovers a chilling secret: an old art society built on blackmail, lies, and hidden rooms. As the truth surfaces, so does danger. Caroline and Sherlock must navigate small-town secrets, unravel decades-old betrayals, and face down someone determined to keep the past buried. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with strong ...

The Bad Girls are back, but this time the trouble is imported. Just as Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo are settling into their peaceful new lives and expanding their bakery, a mysterious stranger is found dead after eating their latest creation: the "Smuggler's Scone." The crime is too clean, too professional for small-town Butcher Creek, and it brings in a new, formidable opponent: a cold, clinical FBI agent who sees only one suspect. When a planted tip and a link to a dangerous biker club from his past put Jax in the crosshairs of a federal investigation, the girls must rally their ...

Sweet traditions turn deadly in Seacrest’s first Maple Festival. Retired teacher and pie shop owner Clara Halloway expects pancakes, laughter, and maybe a few sticky fingers—not the shocking collapse of syrup tycoon Charles Dempsey during the festival’s kickoff breakfast. When whispers of poisoned syrup spill faster than hot sap, Clara’s sleuthing reputation drags her back into the thick of things. As the festival’s reputation teeters on the edge, Clara must unmask the culprit before another life is poured out. Perfect for fans of culinary cozies, small-town drama, and mysteries ...

A jealous sister. A ritzy mansion. A vandalism gone terribly wrong. Nessie…grab a casserole! We need you! When Nessie shows up to Patricia’s for a scheduled casserole confession, she learns that extreme sisterly jealousy didn’t end with Marcia and Jan Brady! With a sloppy Joe casserole and an ear for confessions, she never expects to wade into Chesterfield’s biggest scandal of the season. What began as Patricia wanting to bring her uppity sister down a notch or two, ends with the vandalism of one of the towns most incredible mansions. Now the snow is falling, the rumors are flying, ...

Sugar Creek’s summer movie nights are supposed to be pure fun—picnics on the green, popcorn under the stars, and The Cookie Company’s brand-new Cookies & Cream Sandwiches. But opening night ends in horror when town treasurer Gerald Knox is found dead behind the movie screen, a half-eaten cookie in his hand, and a scream still echoing in the air. Suddenly, whispers of murder spread faster than melted ice cream, and all eyes turn to the Harpers’ bakery. Determined to clear their name, Lilianna and Remi must navigate small-town grudges, movie club drama, and a tangled web of financial ...

When Becky and Lisa roll their lobster truck, Let’s Lobstah!, into Cliff’s Cove’s summer fair, they expect buttered rolls and breezy profits—not a murder tangled in secrets deeper than the tide. After a local marine researcher turns up dead and evidence points to a dangerous new chemical tied to the fishing industry, the sisters are pulled into a web of deceit stretching from the docks to the cliffs. With Detective Alvarez closing in, an ex-agent bleeding in their backseat, and a flash drive full of explosive truths, Becky and Lisa must outsmart a ruthless network before they’re ...

With a town who wants to keep their secrets buried deeper than the dead farmer’s corn seeds, it’s going to take Caroline and Sherlock to crack the case wide open! When beloved farmer Harold Finch is found dead during the bustling Maple Falls Farmers Market, the picturesque Connecticut town is shaken to its core. Local columnist Caroline is back on the scene with freshly-brushed and ready to roll Sherlock, her golden retriever. What begins as a poisoning investigation for the duo, soon unravels decades-old land deals, betrayal, and a shocking killer hiding in plain sight. As tensions ...

A glamorous spa. A secret buried in steam. A small-town journalist with a golden retriever who won't stop digging for the truth. Caroline Meadows returns to Maple Falls, Connecticut, seeking peace and a fresh start in her late aunt’s cozy cottage—alongside her loyal golden retriever, Sherlock. But when the town’s beloved spa owner is found dead in the aromatherapy room, tranquility gives way to trouble. The police suspect a tragic accident. Caroline suspects something far more sinister. As she uncovers scandals simmering beneath the surface—from blackmail and betrayal to a secret ...

Seacrest’s Cranberry Festival should be all sparkle and crowns—but pageant night ends in chaos when the newly crowned Miss Cranberry Queen collapses moments after receiving her sash. Clara is back again—right in the middle of a scandal—with whispers of poisoned punch and sabotaged gowns spreading faster than spilled cranberry sauce. To save the pageant’s reputation—and keep Seacrest’s festival spirit alive—Clara must uncover who turned the sweetest tradition in town into a tart catastrophe. Perfect for fans of quirky characters, fall pageantry, and cozy mysteries with heart....

Do we ever really know the person we love… or just the story they tell us? Nessie knows by now that her sweet little hometown of Chesterfield is full of dark and twisty secrets behind the picket fences. But nothing prepares her the latest confession from Lydia—who admits to building a life on a dead woman’s foundation. Nessie becomes obsessed with Lydia's impossible situation: how do you tell your husband that he married a ghost? But when the real Lydia’s family starts asking questions, Nessie realizes her client’s secret isn't just about a stolen identity—it's about stolen time...

Betrayal stings. But when it comes from your own sister, it sets a blaze that will take more than comfort food to extinguish! When Anne Wexler books a casserole confession session, Nessie braces herself for the usual suburban skeletons—cheating spouses, neighborly feuds, whispered regrets. But Anne’s secret sizzles like bacon on a Sunday morning griddle: she admits to sending threatening letters to her picture-perfect sister Sherri. That was bad enough, but it got exponentially worse when Sherri’s dream house went up in flames. Caught between her promise of confidentiality and her ...

Grandeur, Maine sparkles at Christmastime—twinkle lights on the tree, cocoa in hand, and the whole town gathered for the annual tree lighting. But when someone sneaks into the mayor’s office during the festivities, Peppermint the Yorkshire Terrier sees more than just holiday cheer. By morning, confidential documents are leaked, reputations are on the line, and Hannah Green finds herself knee-deep in gossip, secrets, and a scandal that could ruin the season. Everyone thinks Hannah is the one putting the pieces together, but Peppermint knows better. From sniffing out scraps of evidence to...

Nothing says “Welcome to Seaview” like chowder, charm… and a side of scandal. When the annual Clam Chowder Festival ends with celebrity food critic Dexter Vale face-down in his bowl, suspicion boils over fast—and lands squarely on Gus Bailey, the beloved cook at The Lighthouse Diner. With the health inspector shutting them down and the town in chaos, retired librarian Hazel Parker grabs her notebook (and her courage) to prove her friend’s innocence. As gossip simmers and secrets rise to the surface, Hazel discovers that Seaview’s culinary world is seasoned with greed, rivalry, ...

For the Bad Girls of Butcher Creek, life is finally peaceful. But when a historical archivist is attacked and priceless blueprints are stolen from the haunted Blackwood property, the only clue left behind is a deliberate taunt: one of their signature cookies. The crime brings in a sharp, empathetic state detective who zeroes in on a secret from Marla's past, making the bakery's tough protector her prime suspect. To save one of their own, the girls and their loyal "Butcher Creek Detective Club" must dive into a dangerous mystery involving Prohibition-era tunnels and a ruthless killer seeking...

The Bad Girls are back on tour! With their bakery expanding and reputations golden, Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo are the rock stars of Butcher Creek. For the town's first Bohemian Fair, they’ve even created a headlining dessert: the Bohemian Raspberry Tart. But the festival's peace-and-love vibe dies when reclusive rock legend Jace Stone is found murdered backstage—with their signature tart as the main act. The girls are once again the prime suspects, but this time, they have a crew of loyal allies. They find themselves up against their toughest critic yet: a sharp-witted state ...

When a beloved librarian collapses at Acorn Falls’ Autumn Book Festival, Maple’s quiet life turns into a full-blown whodunit. Poor Maple can’t run fast enough to escape being the town’s modern-day Angela Lansbury! With her sharp-tongued and handsome partner, Kelly, and loyal friend Honey by her side, Maple dives into a swirl of lattes, lies, and local gossip to catch a killer before the next victim takes a final sip. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Murder, She Wrote, Murder Between the Sticky Buns is a warm, witty, and deliciously twisty cozy mystery brewed for fall nights and...