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She came home to heal. She didn’t expect to be accused of murder. After years of burnout in New York’s high-stakes culinary scene, Caroline Baker returns to the charming small town of Milburn, hoping to trade kitchen chaos for comfort. But when a prominent local drops dead during one of her catered events, Caroline’s dream quickly curdles into a murder investigation—with her as the prime suspect. With gossip spreading faster than butter on biscuits and her new life falling apart, Caroline must rely on more than just her baking skills. Armed with a spatula, a sharp wit, and the ...

Harriet Whitmore has catered every kind of event imaginable—galas, weddings, charity balls, impossible dinners in impossible kitchens. She knows how to handle pressure. She knows how to stay calm when everything is falling apart. And she knows how to notice things that other people miss. So when she's hired to manage food service for opening night at the prestigious Riverside Theater, she expects the usual backstage chaos. A cramped kitchen. Too many people. Not enough time. She's handled worse. But opening night of "The Velvet Mask" doesn't go according to plan. When someone is found ...

Master the craft of fiction plotting with this comprehensive, hands-on guide designed for both beginner and experienced writers. Learn proven techniques to structure compelling plots, develop character-driven narratives, and finish your next bestselling novel. This practical workbook breaks down complex plotting concepts into simple, actionable exercises you can apply immediately to your manuscript. Discover how to escalate stakes, avoid common plot pitfalls, and adapt genre-specific plotting techniques across cozy mysteries, romance, fantasy, and thrillers. Includes quick reference guides,...

Three sassy retirees. One dead developer. Zero patience for nonsense. Welcome to Conch Key, where the sun is hot, the gossip is hotter, and the local beach just coughed up a corpse in Gucci loafers. Daisy Picklesworth wanted nothing more than a quiet morning, a strong cup of tea, and to finish her mystery novel on the porch of The Barnacle. What she got instead was a bloated real estate mogul dead in the surf, a jellyfish charm that doesn’t belong, and the strong suspicion that someone in their sleepy seaside town just committed the most stylish murder Florida’s ever seen. With her ...

This book is for you if… You devour thrillers and think, I could write one like this… if I only knew how. You have story ideas that won’t leave you alone, but every time you sit down to write, the tension fizzles. You want your readers to stay up past midnight, whispering just one more chapter. You’re an aspiring or working author who loves: Page-turning suspense Twists that punch readers in the chest Characters who feel real under fire Stories that grip the nervous system and refuse to let go You don’t want vague advice. You don’t want literary theory. You want a clear, ...

A storm. A secret. A throne with a body in it. Welcome to Harrowgate Manor — you’re going to die laughing. Vivian Sinclair thought her scandals were buried beneath old headlines and designer fur. But when she’s lured to a crumbling castle with a cast of suspicious strangers and one truly cursed chair, she realizes she’s walked into a murder mystery more twisted than her last tabloid spread. By dessert, someone’s dead. By midnight, everyone’s a suspect. There’s a war hero with something to hide, a socialite with a taste for arsenic, a reverend with blood on his hands, and an ...

A murdered man. A quiet crafter who notices everything. And a tiny chihuahua whose instincts might solve the case before the killer strikes again. When Rebecca Danes escaped to Mulberry Falls with nothing but a broken heart and her tiny rescued chihuahua, Penny, she wanted peace—not danger. But when the town's most powerful man is found dead and the sheriff rules it “suicide,” Rebecca's instincts—and Penny’s sharp little growls—tell her something is very, very wrong. Todd Abernathy made enemies everywhere. Rebecca just never expected the killer to be someone she knows. As ...

Romance isn’t about surprise. It’s about emotional promise. Every successful romance novel makes an unspoken agreement with its reader: this is the emotional journey you’re about to experience. Romance tropes are how that promise is made and kept. Hearts & Hinges: How Romance Tropes Work Across Every Genre is a deep-dive craft guide for romance writers who want to understand why tropes work, not just how to copy them. This book goes beyond trope lists and beat sheets to reveal the emotional architecture beneath the most beloved romance tropes including enemies to lovers, fake dating, ...

How to Write Romantasy: A Complete Guide is the ultimate handbook for authors eager to craft bestselling romantasy books that captivate readers and leave them begging for more. Inside this powerful guide, you’ll learn how to blend fantasy worldbuilding with heart-pounding romance, develop morally gray characters readers adore, and master tropes like enemies to lovers and fated mates—without falling into cliché traps. This comprehensive resource dives deep into: Creating intense romantic tension that fuels your fantasy plot Designing magic systems that drive the romance Building rich ...

When Chloe Mayweather escapes her mother’s overbearing coven and opens The Enchanted Spoon in the picturesque town of Belmont Falls, she’s determined to keep her magic under wraps. A fresh start. A quiet life. Zero spells. But on opening day, her powers spiral out of control—and her secret literally explodes into the arms of a rugged local carpenter with secrets of his own. Brad Burop didn’t expect to rescue a red-haired beauty from a falling ladder, flying teacups, and a magical meltdown. But once he sees the woman behind the whirlwind, he can’t walk away—even when Chloe’s ...

The holidays were supposed to be merry and bright… until murder arrived on Diana Gates’ doorstep. Diana Gates, beloved owner of The Silver Spoon Café, was ready for a cozy Christmas season in her snowy New England town—gingerbread cookies in the oven, evergreen garlands in the windows, and a full calendar of festive events. But when a dead body turns up in the dumpster behind her restaurant, the police have one shocking lead… her. To clear her name, Diana reluctantly teams up with Detective Steven Calhoun—the man who once broke her heart in college, and who now seems determined ...

Murder, Mystery, and a Hint of Mocha in Milburn's Coziest Culinary Mystery Series From the kitchen to crime scene—Caroline Baker is serving up justice with a side of pastry! When small-town baker Caroline Baker returned to Milburn to take over her grandmother's beloved café, she expected flour-dusted aprons and cherished family recipes—not murder, corporate intrigue, and a handsome coffee roaster with secrets as rich as his signature blend. Dive into the deliciously engaging world of the Milburn Culinary Mysteries, where the aroma of freshly baked pastries mingles with the scent of ...

Whispers in the Garden is a spellbinding cozy fantasy mystery bursting with secrets, magic, and swoon-worthy romance that fans of witchy mysteries, small-town secrets, and Hallmark-style love stories won’t be able to resist. When Grace Thornhall arrives in Thornwick, all she has is her late grandmother’s cryptic address, a temperamental broomstick, and magic that works only half the time. But the ramshackle cottage on Broomstick Lane hides more than dust and cobwebs—it conceals an enchanted garden whose plants whisper dire warnings of danger…and hints that Grandma Violet’s death ...

"When a small-town yarn shop owner unravels a developer's sinister plans, she discovers that in Meadowgrove, the most dangerous patterns aren't found in her crochet books." In the heart of Meadowgrove, Julie Sommers thought she had finally stitched together the quiet life she always wanted. Running her cozy yarn shop, Yarn Haven, with her loyal dachshund and sassy cat by her side, she spends her days wrapped in the comforting rhythms of small-town life. But when a high-powered developer rolls into town with big-city plans and a hidden past, Meadowgrove’s peaceful charm starts to unravel. ...

When a mysterious quilt appraiser arrives in the charming coastal town of Hollowhill Cove, shop owner Claire Whitcomb suspects there's more to the woman's interest than historical preservation. Claire's instincts prove deadly accurate when their trusted community leader vanishes and a sophisticated art theft ring targets their annual quilt show. With precious family heirlooms at stake and a killer using quilting techniques as murder weapons, Claire must unravel decades of betrayal that reach back to her town's darkest secrets. As bodies pile up and long-buried crimes surface, Claire ...

Just off of Highway 95 in the state of Nevada, there lies the small town of Tonopah. For miles around, it's desolate and in the silence, there lies one lonely motel. Across from the motel is an old cemetery, where miners were buried. It's not the ghosts within the cemetery that will make you run in fear.... For those of you faint of heart and fearful of clowns, this is not a delicate story.

Welcome to Scarecrow Hollow – The Ultimate Middle Grade Horror Thriller That Will Haunt Your Imagination Dare to enter Scarecrow Hollow? If you’re brave enough, prepare yourself for a chilling middle grade horror story packed with haunted houses, vengeful spirits, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. Once a peaceful farmhouse nestled near a decaying cornfield, now the epicenter of a terrifying urban legend. The ghost of old man Wilson, murdered by his own children, still walks the creaking halls, dragging victims from their beds and slamming every door shut. Outside, the scarecrow...

A wounded hero. A woman searching for a place to belong. A Christmas night that nearly destroys everything—except their hearts. Frances Marren arrives in Snowcap Valley desperate for quiet, healing, and a holiday season free from the mistakes of her past. But the moment she steps into the rustic charm of Snowcap Lodge, she finds something she never expected—Gabe, the brooding, fiercely loyal innkeeper with winter in his eyes and the weight of an entire legacy on his shoulders. Gabe Mason has spent years trying to keep his family’s century-old mountain lodge alive. But when an ...

Knit One, Kill Two A Cozy Small-Town Mystery with a Twist of Murder A skein of silk. A strangled shopkeeper. A cozy town unraveling at the seams. When Ivy Green stops by her favorite yarn shop for a quiet afternoon of knitting and gossip, she never expects to find the owner dead—strangled with her own luxurious silk thread. But Ivy isn’t just a tea shop owner with a knack for comfort—she’s got a sharp eye and an instinct for secrets. As the police unravel slowly, Ivy dives into a mystery filled with jealous rivals, tangled relationships, and a killer who’s stitching lies with ...

⭐ SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE • SMALL TOWN LOVE • CHRISTMAS MAGIC • ENEMIES TO LOVERS ⭐ When big-city chef Annie Rivers returns to her snow-kissed Vermont hometown to save her family's failing bakery, the last person she expects to find wielding a hammer—and a devastatingly sexy smile—is Cole Anderson, the ruggedly handsome contractor who shattered her heart eight years ago. He left without a word. She never forgave him. Now they're forced to work together—and the chemistry is explosive. Cole has spent eight years becoming the man Annie deserved, building a life with his own hands...