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The Hitwoman and the Sitting Duck by J.B. Lynn
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Maggie Lee agrees to take her nieces to the traveling carnival, she anticipates cotton candy, rickety rides and games of chance... -
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... -
Clue in the Cottage by Kathi Daley
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA heartwarming cozy mystery series about losing everything, taking a chance, and starting again... -
Celtic Christmas by Kathi Daley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOver the Christmas holiday, Zoe and family along with the entire gang head to Ireland to visit the haunted castle where Zak and Zoe first met the ghost of Zoe's long lost relative Catherine... -
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Slain at the Sea by Cindy Bell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA heartwarming cozy mystery with two lovable Westies, a strong female sleuth and endearing friendships.Maddie Mills never planned on starting over. After her no-good husband ends up behind bars the middle-aged divorcée along with her two adorable pups, reluctantly moves back to her late parents' oceanfront house... -
Champagne and Catastrophes by Agatha Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRead for FREE on KINDLE UNLIMITED! The 14th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery Series! "Love the way Agatha quietly draws you into the story and then, bam, changes the direction!" Julia and Barker have finally set a date for the wedding, but that doesn't mean Julia has jumped straight into the planning, even though it's only three months away... -
Red Velvet and Revenge by Agatha Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Julia South-Brown is asked to judge the first Peridale Bake Off competition alongside local radio DJ, Tony Bridges, she expects it to be some light village fun while her new husband, Barker Brown, finishes work on his second novel. However, it ends up being anything but when Tony shows he is nothing like his charming radio personality... -
A High Whisk Situation by H.Y. Hanna
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin tearoom sleuth Gemma Rose as she heads to the Scottish Highlands with the nosy Old Biddies and her cheeky tabby cat Muesli... -
Murder at the Gearhart by Dianne Harman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDead chefs can't cook. From USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author comes the fourteenth book in this popular cozy mystery series. Free with Kindle Unlimited. When Kelly finds the murdered body of Chef Jessup in the kitchen refrigerator, she has no choice but to fill in as the head chef for the prestigious James Beard Dinner honoring the legendary chef at the historic Gearhart Hotel... -
Mai Tai Murder Cruise by Addison Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn impending divorce. An ornery homicide detective. The cruise of a lifetime. And ghosts.Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.If I thought the first half of my life was a bumpy ride, I’d better buckle up because I’m about to go over the hill and off the rails.My name is Trixie Troublefield, and I see ghosts. It’s sort of a new thing, and it’s more than a problem... -
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... -
Is This Suitcase Taken? by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn amateur sleuth B&B owner, a weekend wedding, and a dead body in a suitcase. Another murder mystery in the cozy beach town of Sweetfern Harbor...Brenda Rivers welcomes guests to Sheffield Bed and Breakfast with her Reservationist, Allie Williams. In the meantime, everyone is excited for the wedding of Brenda's father and her Chef scheduled for that afternoon... -
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... -
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Fe Fi Fiddle Die by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn amateur sleuth with a bed and breakfast, a guest found dead, and a handsome detective husband who helps unravel the mystery in the cozy beach town of Sweetfern Harbor... Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is buzzing with anticipation of Fiddlers arriving in Sweetfern Harbor for the East Coast Fiddler Jamboree. The event is a new one William Pendleton has arranged to draw new crowds in... -
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
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... -
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
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... -
Sledding Away with Murder by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis winter wonderland isn’t quite so innocent after all…Determined to create a picturesque winter experience at the Sheffield Bed and Breakfast inn, Brenda Rivers eagerly awaits the arrival of her new guests for the weekend... -
Hidden Entity by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSheffield Bed and Breakfast is buzzing with anticipation. This Halloween promises to be their best bash ever, until someone is found murdered.Brenda Sheffield Rivers and her staff transform the entire Queen Anne structure into enough spooky figures and decorations to put everyone in tune with Fright Night. Every guest has arrived specifically to take advantage of the night... -
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... -
A Vow of Poverty by Veronica Black
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith money tight and resources stretched, the Order of the Daughters of Compassion must find a way to increase revenue. Sister Joan is sent to clean out the attic storerooms in hopes of discovering valuable antiques. What she finds instead are clues that lead to her most chilling and dangerous case yet... -
Murder at Mile Marker 18 by Denise Jaden
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn unlucky amateur sleuth, an adorable cop, and a cat with a hunch…If anyone had told Mallory Beck she would become Honeysuckle Grove’s next unschooled detective, she would have thought they were ten noodles short of a lasagna. Her late husband had been the mystery novelist with a penchant for the suspicious... -
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Sales, Secrets & Suspects by Sally Bayless
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLibby Ballard is working hard to make a success of her new position as director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri.When the museum curator is unable to attend a local auction to bid on an armoire that belonged to the town founder, Libby agrees to go in his place. But instead of winning the bid, Libby finds a dead body... -
Banana Slit by Angela K. Ryan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe grand opening of Anna McBride’s seaside ice cream shop is anything but sweet.After the tragic death of her Irish twin sister, Bella, Anna needed a radical change. So, she closed her counseling practice in Boston to embark on a new adventure as an ice cream shop owner... -
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... -
Scones and Scandal by Agatha Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the official Peridale neighbourhood watch breaks up, Julia finds herself leading a brand new team. Their first order of business? Solving the murder of the former leader.. -
Mistletoe, Moonlight, & Murder by Carolyn L. Dean
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsONE... terrible mudslide TWO... feet sticking out of it THREE... carats of perfect diamonds Amanda hadn't expected snow for Christmas on the Oregon Coast, but her first winter in Ravenwood Cove brings out long-dead secrets that someone is desperately trying to hide...no matter the cost... -
Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCheck Out the First Book in the New Backyard Farming Mystery Series CHICKEN CULPRIT Finally healing after her heart-breaking divorce, Anne Freemont is ready to put the painful past behind her. Discovering an old Victorian for sale in the small mountain town of Carolan Springs may be just what she needs. The beauty of Colorado beckons, so Anne heads west to start her new life... -
The Vanishing Type by Ellery Adams
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsEntertainment Weekly hails the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series by the beloved New York Times bestselling author as “a love letter to reading... -
Mystery on Main Street by Dianne Harman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecondhand Treasures.Gino’s Pizza Parlor.Barney’s Antiques.Sure, everybody could use a little extra cashBut is stealing from a business worth the risk of getting caught?Someone thought so.Someone is going to prison... -
Fall's Killer Vintage by Anna Celeste Burke
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn wine country, a federal judge is murdered and Aunt Lettie’s old friend, Judge Colin Brinkley, quickly becomes a suspect. Lily, Austin, and her friends are excited about the Calla Lily Winery vintages entered in the fall Taste of Napa Challenge. The event turns out to be more challenging than anyone imagined when a fire ends the awards ceremony before the winners are announced... -
Panic in the Treats by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEveryone at Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is excited about the prestigious wedding scheduled on the side lawn of the Inn. Besides that, Brenda Rivers expects a full house of guests the same weekend. Allie Williams, Reservationist, notes that not every guest appears happy at check in. Nadia Bouchard and Melody Basset both express by demeanor private motives for coming to Sweetfern Harbor... -
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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... -
Blizzard You Out by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaught in the thick of a terrible blizzard, the small town of Sweetfern Harbor is all snowed-in. Brenda and husband Mac look forward to a warm evening spent cooped up with their close friends in their inn while they wait out the storm. But when a series of unexpected visitors materialize from the blizzard, each with their own story to tell, the friends’ get-together begins to take a sour turn... -
Let's Bake a Deal by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill the Knight sisters solve a murder and prove the innocence of an old man, and reveal the secret histories that have brought these shadows down on their beautiful autumn day?Rita and Rhonda Knight set out to enjoy the annual Clovedale Falls Pumpkin Festival. They arrive at the local fairgrounds on a crisp autumn morning full of excitement... -
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... -
Snow Toys for You by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWill Sarah and Amanda stay alive through a snowstorm filled with sinister forces that threaten to swallow them whole?Entering into what seems like a simple murder case that involves some crooked people who want to destroy Bonnie's toy store, Sarah and Amanda quickly become entangled in a battle that involves sinister politicians, businessmen, and hired killers all fighting for the same prize... -
Haven't Yacht a Clue by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpringtime comes to Sweetfern Harbor once again. Sheffield Bed and Breakfast are readying the season for celebrations. Jonathan Wright who owns the Boat Rental business begins giving cruises along the Atlantic Ocean. Brenda is happy he has added this activity since it benefits her bed and breakfast business. Jonathan takes a group of cruisers as far as Beacon Lighthouse... -
Snow Way Out by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSarah is finally pregnant and excited to start a new family with her husband Detective Conrad Spencer in Snow Falls, Alaska. So when Sarah is invited to be a guest on a pregnancy game show in Los Angeles, she leaves her home in Snow Falls, Alaska with her husband and best friend Amanda expecting to enjoy a nice, fun vacation... -
Worst Race Scenario by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Fourth of July celebrations bring a boatload of excitement to Brenda and the team at the Sheffield Bed and Breakfast! Parades, a famous race, and an intriguing discussion about a world-famous art heist only serve to heighten the mood. But when a star athlete doesn’t show up at the finish line – and later turns up dead just a few yards off the course – the guests are thrown into a panic... -
Just Buried by Addison Moore, Bellamy Bloom
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.It’s September and that means two things: fall is descending on Cider Cove and my wedding day is almost at hand. And as if preparing for my wedding wasn’t enough, there’s another wedding at the inn that I have to tend to... -
Home Tours, History & Homicide by Sally Bayless
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLibby Ballard, director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, is thrilled to be organizing a tour of local historic homes to benefit the museum.Plans for the event are well underway when Libby stops by to confirm details with one of the homeowners—and finds he’s been murdered... -
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Terror on Top by CeeCee James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Flamingo Cozy and Baker Street Mystery partnership. Stella O'Neil and Georgie Tanner are on the case.Free recipes!When Georgie agrees to help her friend Stella O'Neil clean up a house she's listing, neither of them are prepared for the dead body that tumbles out of a closet. Stella suspects it's the house's previous owner but is shocked to see it's the man who hired her, the bank representative... -
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... -
Lounge Singers And Liars In Las Vegas by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper A rock star turned lounge singer… turned killer? Superstar Roger Briars was living the high life—until his fiancé disappeared and he was accused of her murder. Now, decades later, Roger’s a semi-successful Vegas lounge singer... -
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... -
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
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 ..
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