Sanibel Island Mysteries Series by Jennifer L. Schiff

When investigative reporter Guinivere Jones finds herself out of a husband and a job, she decides to leave dreary New England and move to sunny Sanibel Island, Florida, the seashell capital of the United States. But all is not sunshine and seashells on Sanibel... moreWhen investigative reporter Guinivere Jones finds herself out of a husband and a job, she decides to leave dreary New England and move to sunny Sanibel Island, Florida, the seashell capital of the United States. But all is not sunshine and seashells on Sanibel. And when the star attraction of the annual Shell Show, a rare shell known as the Golden Junonia, goes missing, and Guin stumbles across the dead body of the chief suspect a few days later, she is determined to find the missing mollusk and the murderer. Along the way, she finds buckets of shells and suspects -- and a little romance, too. The first book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, A Shell of a Problem introduces readers to Guinivere Jones, ace reporter for the Sanibel-Captiva Sun-Times, her two faithful feline companions, Flora and Fauna, the beautiful island of Sanibel, and a host of memorable characters. less

When reporter Guinivere Jones's ex-husband, Art, shows up on Sanibel, she knows there's something fishy going on. Things swiftly go from bad to worse when Art is accused of a crime he swears he didn't commit and Guin is lured into helping him. Can she reel in her emotions and catch a killer?It's been nine months since Guin moved from cold, gray New England to warm, sunny Sanibel--and she's never been happier... moreWhen reporter Guinivere Jones's ex-husband, Art, shows up on Sanibel, she knows there's something fishy going on. Things swiftly go from bad to worse when Art is accused of a crime he swears he didn't commit and Guin is lured into helping him. Can she reel in her emotions and catch a killer?It's been nine months since Guin moved from cold, gray New England to warm, sunny Sanibel--and she's never been happier. She has a great new job, working for the local paper; a great new beau, a sexy marine biologist; and a great little apartment, just minutes from the beach. Even her two cats love it on Sanibel. Everything has been going great for Guin (except maybe finding that dead body, but she found the killer and turned it into a killer story). That is until her ex-husband, Art, shows up.Within 24 hours of his arrival on Sanibel, for a fishing trip and sales conference, Art becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of his rival. And it's going to take all Guin's wits to keep him out of jail--and out of her bedroom. Can she do it?The second book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, SOMETHING FISHY once again features intrepid reporter Guinivere Jones; her sometime nemesis, Detective William O'Loughlin; her best friend, Shelly; her marine biologist beau, Dr. Harrison "Harry Heartthrob" Hartwick; and her two feline companions, Flora and Fauna--along with several new characters sure to delight. less

When reporter Guinivere Jones went hunting for her forever home, a cozy little beach cottage on Sanibel Island, Florida, little did she know she'd be hunting for a killer too.It's been over a year since her divorce and Guin has found true happiness on Sanibel, the seashell capital of the United States. She has a great job, working as a reporter for the local paper; a great beau, a marine biologist who was once voted one of the sexiest men in Southwest Florida; and good friends... moreWhen reporter Guinivere Jones went hunting for her forever home, a cozy little beach cottage on Sanibel Island, Florida, little did she know she'd be hunting for a killer too.It's been over a year since her divorce and Guin has found true happiness on Sanibel, the seashell capital of the United States. She has a great job, working as a reporter for the local paper; a great beau, a marine biologist who was once voted one of the sexiest men in Southwest Florida; and good friends. Now all she wants is a little place near the beach. Is that so much to ask for?However, finding the perfect beach house has proven to be a much bigger challenge than Guin had expected. And a dead body was definitely not on her must-have list.The third book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, IN THE MARKET FOR MURDER once again features intrepid reporter Guinivere Jones, her sometime nemesis, Det. William "Bill" O'Loughlin, her best friend, Shelly, and her two mostly loyal feline companions, Flora and Fauna, along with a host of other memorable characters and places. less

Someone on Sanibel is trying to kill world-renowned nature photographer Bertram "Birdy" McMurtry, the Indiana Jones of ornithologists. Will they succeed? It's up to reporter and amateur sleuth Guinivere Jones to stop them before they do. The fourth book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, BYE BYE BIRDY takes readers back to sunny, shell- and bird-filled Sanibel Island, Florida, and follows local reporter Guin Jones as she tries to prevent another murder... moreSomeone on Sanibel is trying to kill world-renowned nature photographer Bertram "Birdy" McMurtry, the Indiana Jones of ornithologists. Will they succeed? It's up to reporter and amateur sleuth Guinivere Jones to stop them before they do. The fourth book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, BYE BYE BIRDY takes readers back to sunny, shell- and bird-filled Sanibel Island, Florida, and follows local reporter Guin Jones as she tries to prevent another murder. Filled with beloved characters from the first three books—including Guin’s best friend, Shelly; her partner in crime solving, Craig; her devoted beau, Dr. Harrison Hartwick; her demanding felines, Flora and Fauna; and her favorite sparring partner, Detective William O’Loughlin—as well as several new ones, BYE BYE BIRDY is sure to entertain cozy mystery and Sanibel lovers. less

When a dead body is found on one of Sanibel’s beaches, clutching a rare Scotch bonnet shell, everyone is shell shocked. Can reporter Guinivere Jones solve the mystery of the murdered beachcomber before another shell-seeker gets hurt? The fifth book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, SHELL SHOCKED takes readers back to sunny Sanibel Island, Florida, where everyone, including Guin and her best friend Shelly, is preparing for the world-famous Sanibel Shell Festival... moreWhen a dead body is found on one of Sanibel’s beaches, clutching a rare Scotch bonnet shell, everyone is shell shocked. Can reporter Guinivere Jones solve the mystery of the murdered beachcomber before another shell-seeker gets hurt? The fifth book in the Sanibel Island Mystery series, SHELL SHOCKED takes readers back to sunny Sanibel Island, Florida, where everyone, including Guin and her best friend Shelly, is preparing for the world-famous Sanibel Shell Festival. To honor its designation as the Seashell Capital of the United States, the City has commissioned a magnificent shell sculpture, to be unveiled on the eve of the show. However, things start to go horribly wrong as the sculpture nears completion, putting the project and those working on it in peril. And Guin finds herself once again butting heads (and more) with Sanibel Detective William O’Loughlin. Will she be able to break the story before it’s too late? A page-turner that will leave you guessing who done it until the end, SHELL SHOCKED will entertain and thrill Sanibel and cozy mystery lovers alike. less

When the builder she threatened to get rid of is found dead in her unfinished home, reporter Guinivere Jones becomes the prime suspect. Can she find out who really killed the crooked contractor before she becomes the lead story? The sixth book in the bestselling Sanibel Island Mystery series, Trouble in Paradise takes readers back to Sanibel Island, Florida, where all is not so sunny and clear, and features a cast of memorable characters, including Guin’s on-again, off-again love interest, Det... moreWhen the builder she threatened to get rid of is found dead in her unfinished home, reporter Guinivere Jones becomes the prime suspect. Can she find out who really killed the crooked contractor before she becomes the lead story? The sixth book in the bestselling Sanibel Island Mystery series, Trouble in Paradise takes readers back to Sanibel Island, Florida, where all is not so sunny and clear, and features a cast of memorable characters, including Guin’s on-again, off-again love interest, Det. William O’Loughlin, along with a bucketful of seashells and suspects. Whether you are a Sanibel lover, a fan of cozy mysteries, or are looking for a fun, fast read, Trouble in Paradise will captivate and leave you guessing who done it until the end. less