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Alpaca Lies by Ellen Riggs
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a dancing alpaca waltz her way out of a murder allegation and go toe-to-toe with the real killer? Alvina, the alpaca, is the most popular rescue animal at Runaway Farm. Her passion for dancing with handsome men has created a cult-like following... -
![Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines by Amanda M. Lee]()
Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAvery Shaw is about to visit the sort of place she hates. Meditation? Blech. Manifestation? Double blech. It does sort of look like a village set in the trees, though, and you know what that means.Avery is back on the case...Categorized as:
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![The Hitwoman and the Teddy Bear by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman and the Teddy Bear by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaggie Lee has done some really questionable things, but she’s never stooped so low as to steal a child’s toy. There’s a first time for everything.Maggie’s life is always complicated, but her tenuous balancing act becomes even more dangerous when she’s given the job of stealing a teddy bear from the grandson of the mobster Delveccio... -
![Silenced in the Sunflowers by Dale Mayer]()
Silenced in the Sunflowers by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHearts start to heal. ... Friendships start to grow, ... just not for everyone!Doreen knows her relationship with the police captain has always been on thin ground. She has helped them solve a lot of cases, but she's quadrupled their work and constantly gets in their way... -
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![The Hitwoman's Juggling Act by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman's Juggling Act by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou know things are out of hand in Maggie Lee’s world when the least of her problems is tripping over a body. Her family has lost their home. Her friend, Armani, has lost her psychic mojo. And Maggie’s in danger of losing custody of her niece. Making matters even worse is she can't refuse the latest job from her mobster boss... -
![The Hitwoman and the Ninjas by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman and the Ninjas by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaggie Lee has had a lot of jobs, but her current employment may be the worst of the bunch. It's a real grind.Recruited to work as a barista, Maggie contends with demanding customers, quirky co-workers and an overbearing teenage boss all while trying to surreptitiously gather the intel Ms. Whitehat needs... -
![The Hitwoman and the Body by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman and the Body by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen mob boss Delveccio is framed for murder, it's up to everyone's favorite hitwoman to prove he didn't do it.But that's not the only problem Maggie and her menagerie are dealing with. It's not even the biggest one.The person who is threatening to kill Maggie's entire family needs to be dealt with.Things are going to get messy...even by Maggie's standards... -
![Double Mint by Gretchen Archer]()
Double Mint by Gretchen Archer
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR "Seriously funny, wickedly entertaining. Davis gets me every time." - Janet Evanovich It's convention season at the Bellissimo Resort and Casino and Davis Way Cole barely notices. It's hard to pay attention when you live in a Jambalaya Junkyard... -
![Double Knot by Gretchen Archer]()
Double Knot by Gretchen Archer
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR "Powerfully heartfelt and knock-your-socks-off hilarious. I'm a fan!" - Janet Evanovich Super Spy Davis Way sets sail on a Caribbean cruise aboard the MS Probability with fifty billionaires, a boatload of Louis Vuitton luggage, Anderson Cooper, and her mother. (Her mother?) The weather is perfect, the seas are calm, and Suite 704 is spectacular... -
![Double Up by Gretchen Archer, Amber Benson]()
Double Up by Gretchen Archer, Amber Benson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsUSA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR “Fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will absolutely adore Davis Way and her many mishaps.” – RT Book Reviews On behalf of USA TODAY bestselling author Gretchen Archer and the entire Henery Press crew, welcome aboard flight DOUBLE UP... -
![A Dog with Two Tales by Ellen Riggs]()
A Dog with Two Tales by Ellen Riggs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet Ivy, soon-to-be hobby farmer, as she solves her first crime with help from a brilliant border collie in this short prequel to the Bought-the-Farm Mystery series.Rescuing this pup could bring her a whole new life… if it doesn’t kill her first... -
![The Hitwoman and the Gold Digger by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman and the Gold Digger by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust when she thinks she may be catching a break, Maggie Lee is saddled with babysitting her psychic friend, Armani, whose spirit guides have suddenly deserted her. They never warned Armani that she’d be robbed while waiting for an online date who stood her up or that someone would break into her home. But investigating the trouble in her friend's world isn’t Maggie's only problem... -
![The Hitwoman Plays Games by J.B. Lynn]()
The Hitwoman Plays Games by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife’s not all fun and games…Hitwoman Maggie Lee has faced off against some bad people in the past, but nothing she has ever faced before has prepared her for her new assignment. Nothing... -
![Dubious Disappearances in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Dubious Disappearances in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHas Ian really been kidnapped?A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperThings hit too close to home for cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black when her assistant Ian’s “hog brother” is killed—and Ian is accused of murder.To make matters worse, Ian is nowhere to be found, and Tiffany soon suspects he’s been kidnapped... -
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![Grand Openings and Greed in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Grand Openings and Greed in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe opening of a new hospital wing and the celebration of Bridget’s deeds should have been a happy occasion, and it would have been, if it wasn’t for the small issue of a… murder.Tiffany and Ian find themselves on the case, and with the help of their friend Stone, rush to uncover the truth before it’s too late... -
![Hatters and Haters in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Hatters and Haters in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA local hat-maker’s death is ruled an accident by the cops – but Tiffany and Ian are on the case, trying to uncover the truth. The victim’s wife is convinced there’s foul play involved, and soon Tiffany and Ian also believe that to be the case.As the duo uncover secrets about the victim’s life, their list of suspects grows... -
![High Rollers and Heartbreak in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
High Rollers and Heartbreak in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen a high-roller requests Tiffany Black as his “lucky” dealer, she doesn't expect the tides of fortune to turn so quickly.She doesn't expect to be asked to leave the high-roller suites almost immediately. Nor does she expect the wealthy casino client to end up murdered.Unfortunately, that's exactly what does happen... -
![Spring into Murder by Wendy Meadows]()
Spring into Murder by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDetective Sarah Garland is happy that a harsh winter in Alaska has ended and spring has arrived. The joy of spring, she hopes, will take away the difficult battles she faced during the winter months...Categorized as:
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![Art and Apprehension in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Art and Apprehension in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When a journalist is killed at an “up-and-coming” artist’s exhibition, Tiffany Black and her friend Ian find themselves on the case. Who could’ve murdered investigative reporter Lizzie Morgan, and what secrets could they be trying to hide? Tiffany and Ian find themselves plunged into an unfriendly world of art and archaeology, rumors and resentments... -
![Graduates and Grumpies in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Graduates and Grumpies in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Ian and Tiffany’s cousin is accused of murder, the duo scramble to try to discover the real culprit. Unfortunately, a new detective has them in his cross-hairs and seems determined to make their lives miserable – and he seems to barely know what a real suspect is... -
![Snowy Misery by Wendy Meadows]()
Snowy Misery by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA hazy shade of winter comes.And this time, it brings Sarah Garland some pretty bad memories, mainly in the form of her returning ex-husband, Brad.Determined to speak with Sarah, Brad Garland may seem the same crass, belligerent jerk that Sarah left behind in Los Angeles, but he also comes into Snow Falls carrying a terrible secret... -
![Reunions and Revelations in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Reunions and Revelations in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Tiffany and Ian go to Uncle Joe’s family reunion party, they don’t expect to run into a killer…A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperBut that’s exactly what happens when Uncle Joe’s ex-wife Beryl is found dead!Trapped inside Beryl’s creepy old house by an avalanche, Tiffany and Ian must work quickly to uncover who among the other houseguests is the killer... -
![Dagger in the Dahlias by Dale Mayer]()
Dagger in the Dahlias by Dale Mayer
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRiches to rags. … Chaos quiets. … Crime is circling. … And cold cases never cease …After almost a month in picturesque Kelowna, Doreen Montgomery still can’t keep her notoriety to a minimum or her nose out of other people’s business. Now those suffering from the loss of a loved one seek her out, wanting her help... -
![Throttled by Stella Bixby]()
Throttled by Stella Bixby
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIf Rylie had a checklist for her life it would look like this: • Full-time job . . . check. • Serious boyfriend . . . check. •No dead bodies in months . . . check. On paper it looked good. Fantastic even. But in reality, she still lives in her parents' basement, doesn't feel like part of the ranger team, and knows a body is bound to show up at any moment... -
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![Spa Retreats and Secrets in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Spa Retreats and Secrets in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper “I didn’t kill her, I swear!” Fresh off a shift of slinging cards, blackjack dealer and private investigator Tiffany Black takes a frenzied call from Mary Bilford, the services manager at ritzy Spa Renauld. Mary needs someone to prove she didn’t kill spa client Gina Welling—which means it’s time for Tiffany and Ian to go undercover and infiltrate the spa... -
![Never Say Pie by Leighann Dobbs]()
Never Say Pie by Leighann Dobbs
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the president of the Brook Ridge Falls Senior Center Book Club is found dead face first in one of the pies meant for the book club pie eating contest, Lexy and her posse of iPad toting grandmas take it upon themselves to find the killer. Too bad the only potential clue might be buried inside one of the many pies taken by the police for evidence... -
![Lemon Yellow Lies by Emily Oberton]()
Lemon Yellow Lies by Emily Oberton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsInterior designer Hadley Sutton has an eye for style, an ear for gossip, and a nose for trouble. Darlington Hills, Virginia is a little slice of southern heaven, and there’s no place Hadley would rather be after a painful breakup with her locally famous boyfriend, whose face is plastered on every street corner in New Orleans... -
![Purrfect Alibi by Nic Saint]()
Purrfect Alibi by Nic Saint
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Marge Poole managed to get the world’s bestselling writer to come down to Hampton Cove for a reading at the local library, she never expected to become a prime suspect when the man is found murdered instead. Now it’s up to her daughter Odelia to track down the real killer, before the murder turns Marge into an outcast in the small town they call home... -
![Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play by Gemma Halliday]()
Fashion, Rosé & Foul Play by Gemma Halliday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEmmy Oak has always been a fan of her best friend Ava's handmade silver jewelry. So when Ava gets a chance to showcase her pieces at a charity fashion show for Wine Country's elite, both women are thrilled... -
![Fatal Feud by London Lovett]()
Fatal Feud by London Lovett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhile Sunni Taylor is embroiled in her own personal turmoil with Detective Brady Jackson, she's handed a new assignment to cover a longstanding feud between two families, the Plunketts and Carmichaels... -
![Ghouls of Engagement by Wendy Meadows]()
Ghouls of Engagement by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mysterious guest, rumors of a haunting, and a Halloween-themed murder which will leave you scratching your head.Eager to celebrate their yearly Halloween party, Brenda Rivers and the staff at Sheffield Bed and Breakfast are absorbed in decorating, preparing menus, and quelling runaway rumors of ghosts... -
![Snow Laughing Matter by Wendy Meadows]()
Snow Laughing Matter by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill Sarah fall victim to a deadly killer set on destroying her life? Or will she force herself to use her cop instincts to outsmart the riddles of a clown who turns laughter into screams?While Conrad is away helping a friend in New York, Sarah and Amanda go see a circus that is visiting the small town of Snow Falls...Categorized as:
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![Snow Ordinary Family by Wendy Meadows]()
Snow Ordinary Family by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill Sarah solve another murder and save the lives of innocent people or will she become trapped in the snow and wind up frozen? Sarah and Amanda are happily planning a girls-only week in Snow Falls while both of their husbands are out of town: an entire week to shop, laze around, bake brownies, and do girly stuff. But then a killer snowstorm arrives along with a whole lot of trouble...Categorized as:
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![Masks and Malice in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Masks and Malice in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA twist of fate finds Tiffany and Ian dressed up as Tiffany Toucan and Ian Emu - restaurant staff who pretend to be birds, complete with face paint, fake beaks and appropriate squawks - at a client's animal-themed restaurant...A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWhen a treasured family heirloom goes missing, Tiffany and Ian are called in to discover which errant family member might have stolen it... -
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![Snow Mercy by Wendy Meadows]()
Snow Mercy by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSarah and Amanda set out to spend the day at O’Mally’s Department store and shop until they drop. But when a starving person named Manford Sappers shows up and tries to rob them, the fun-filled day turns into a strange mystery that takes Sarah down an unexpected path...Categorized as:
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![Unfinished Business by Jenna Bennett]()
Unfinished Business by Jenna Bennett
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen realtor and recovering Southern Belle Savannah Martin wakes up alone on what is supposed to be her wedding day, she isn’t sure what to think. Did her fiancé—bad-boy TBI agent Rafe Collier—decide he couldn’t face being shackled to one woman for the rest of his life.. -
![Tampered by Stella Bixby]()
Tampered by Stella Bixby
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt wasn't every day you found fingers poking up from the ground.Especially while supervising a bunch of tweenagers.But that was just Rylie's luck.Ever since she'd become a park ranger, bodies seemed to show up all over the place-on a trail, in a catfish trap, on a frozen beach.Now, they came from below.Like zombies.And it wasn't even Halloween... -
![Deceptions and Decisions in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Deceptions and Decisions in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black is taken by surprise when a woman from Ryan’s past contacts her—and claims to be his ex-fiancée. Before Tiffany can recover from that bombshell, the woman, Constance, drops another one: she’s been accused of murdering her new sweetheart’s mother, and she wants Tiffany to clear her name... -
![Chasing Shadows by Wendy Meadows]()
Chasing Shadows by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn Unexpected CallAfter finding a lost orphaned puppy in her yard in Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland is happy for the new companion and something to love. Adding to the excitement, is an unexpected call from her publisher in Los Angeles, who wants Sarah to come into the office immediately and sign a major movie deal for all her recent books...Categorized as:
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![Snapshots and Suspicions in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Snapshots and Suspicions in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black attends an office party at her friend Jack’s casino, she doesn’t expect murder to be on the menu. Tim and Susan, employees in Jack’s human resources department, collapse during the event. When Susan dies from what appears to have been intentional poisoning, Tiffany has no choice but to take the case... -
![Second Helping by Stephanie Bond]()
Second Helping by Stephanie Bond
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSisters are like chubby thighs--they stick together!The Guy sisters are ready to take their place as top-tier private investigators. The problem is, the only thing top-tier about their strip-mall agency is Octavia’s wardrobe…and the cases that come their way are less on the exciting side, and more on the eccentric side... -
![Just Deserts in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Just Deserts in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTiffany Black and her friend Jack refuse to believe recent reports regarding Ryan and Stone – they both believe that the duo is out there somewhere. Even though Jack comes into the crosshairs of some very unpleasant people, he refuses to stop trying to learn more about what happened… Meanwhile, Tiffany, Ian, Nanna and Bridget visit a ghost-town with Sally and her friends... -
![Gamers and Guilt in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters]()
Gamers and Guilt in Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Tiffany and Ian join a Live Action Role-Playing group, they don’t expect to get involved in another murder. But when one of the gamers ends up with a crossbow through his heart, they're hired to uncover his killer.Who would’ve wanted to kill Mike, the former leader of the group? The other gamers seem like odd suspects, but they’re Tiffany and Ian’s only leads .. -
![Fatal, Family, Album by Joanna Campbell Slan]()
Fatal, Family, Album by Joanna Campbell Slan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. Two FBI agents come looking for Kiki's nanny, Brawny-- And suddenly, the Detweiler household is turned upside down. Kiki and her husband Detweiler must ask themselves the toughest questions they'll ever face: Can we trust this person with our kids? The answer might say more about them than it does about Brawny... -
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![Cream Puff Killer by Leighann Dobbs]()
Cream Puff Killer by Leighann Dobbs
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen bakery owner Lexy Baker and her posse of iPad-toting grandmas find a dead body under Ruth’s late model Oldsmobile, it opens an investigation into a decades-old crime. It seems Ruth’s reformed crime-boss boyfriend stashed something of immense value away before he died. Too bad word is out in the criminal underworld and a dangerous killer has come to town to find it... -
![Snow is not the Time by Wendy Meadows]()
Snow is not the Time by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis winter cozy mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.After battling with a deadly British Intelligence Agent in her small town of Snow Falls, Alaska, Sarah Garland is grateful that her life is returning back to normal. At least on the outside...Categorized as:
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![Out-Sniffed by Susan J. Kroupa]()
Out-Sniffed by Susan J. Kroupa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLaugh out loud with Doodle, the obedience-impaired labradoodle who has delighted dog lovers and mystery fans alike.Doodle’s nose gets put to the test with dangerous results when Molly trains him to find something very different from bed bugs to clear her best friend’s brother from drug charges. And then he flunks an important certification trial. How can this be? The nose never lies... -
![FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 1-5 by Chloe Kendrick]()
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 1-5 by Chloe Kendrick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy the first 5 books of the Food Truck Mysteries series in this discounted bundle.All STANDALONE, FULL LENGTH books!MURDER TO GODespite the sudden loss of her aunt, Maeve Kinkaid is thrilled when she inherits the popular food truck Dogs on the Roll. She has no idea how cutthroat the food industry can be... -
![Uncertain Terms by Jenna Bennett]()
Uncertain Terms by Jenna Bennett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSavannah’s husband, TBI agent Rafe Collier, is back in disguise and undercover, getting into the middle of a gang war. And since he wants to keep his pregnant wife out of harm’s way, Savannah agrees to spend a couple of days under her mother’s roof in her quaint and quiet hometown of Sweetwater, Tennessee. But out of harm’s way doesn’t necessarily mean out of trouble... -
![FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 6-10 (A Cozy Mystery Bundle) by Chloe Kendrick]()
FOOD TRUCK MYSTERIES: Books 6-10 (A Cozy Mystery Bundle) by Chloe Kendrick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEnjoy this discounted cozy mystery bundle featuring books 6-10 of the Food Truck Mysteries series! Get it FREE with Kindle Unlimited. A THIEF OF ANY MAN Maeve Kinkaid, owner of the food truck Dogs on the Roll, prides herself on her financial management skills, until she realizes that someone is pilfering small amounts from the register...
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