Sage Gardens Series by Cindy Bell

This box set includes the first 4 books in the Sage Gardens Cozy Mystery Series:Birthdays Can Be DeadlyThe retirement village, Sage Gardens, has villas set amidst beautiful, lush gardens surrounding a sparkling, blue lake. Everything is peaceful in the small, secure retirement community. That is until a resident, James, dies at his birthday party. Given his age it is presumed that he died of natural causes, but foul play is suspected and three residents join forces to try and uncover the truth... moreThis box set includes the first 4 books in the Sage Gardens Cozy Mystery Series:Birthdays Can Be DeadlyThe retirement village, Sage Gardens, has villas set amidst beautiful, lush gardens surrounding a sparkling, blue lake. Everything is peaceful in the small, secure retirement community. That is until a resident, James, dies at his birthday party. Given his age it is presumed that he died of natural causes, but foul play is suspected and three residents join forces to try and uncover the truth. Although they are retired they use their skills and experiences from their professions as a detective, crime journalist, and accountant in the search for the murderer. But first they have to work out who a mysterious, yet familiar resident is. Just who is the mystery resident and will she prove to be an ally or foe? Will the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ be able to catch the killer before one of them becomes a victim themselves?Money Can Be DeadlySamantha is relaxing by the lake enjoying the tranquil surroundings with her early morning cup of tea. The retirement village, Sage Gardens, is beautiful and peaceful at that time of the morning. But then Sam makes an unexpected discovery on the shores of the lake just before a Sage Garden’s employee turns up dead. The police arrest the perfect murder suspect, but the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ do not believe he did it. The four retirees are on a mission to uncover the truth. Their investigations lead them directly towards some criminals and puts them in serious danger. Will they be able to find the real murderer before an innocent man spends his life behind bars? Or is the wool being pulled over their eyes and he really is guilty?Trust Can Be DeadlyThe retirement community, Sage Gardens, is usually peaceful and quiet and this morning is no different. That is until a resident is found murdered in his villa. The ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ decide to do a little investigating of their own to help speed up the process of revealing the murderer so that Sage Gardens can be a safe place to live once again. Their investigation leads them down a path they never anticipated and puts some of them in unexpected danger. Will they be able to catch the killer before one of them gets hurt? Or will they reach a dead end?Ties Can Be DeadlySamantha is relaxing by the lake enjoying the tranquil surroundings with her early morning cup of tea. The retirement village, Sage Gardens, is beautiful and peaceful at that time of the morning. But then Sam makes an unexpected discovery on the shores of the lake just before a Sage Garden’s employee turns up dead. The police arrest the perfect murder suspect, but the ‘Sage Gardens Sleuths’ do not believe he did it. The four retirees are on a mission to uncover the truth. Their investigations lead them directly towards some criminals and puts them in serious danger. Will they be able to find the real murderer before an innocent man spends his life behind bars? Or is the wool being pulled over their eyes and he really is guilty? less

A beautiful mountain resort, adorable pups, and a dead body…The last thing Cora Bing expected when she went on vacation to a picturesque mountain resort was to find herself embroiled in a murder mystery. She immediately puts on her sleuthing hat and tries to find the killer. Her first suspect is Samantha Smith.Samantha was excited to get a few days away. She is intrigued by Mrs. Bing, the eccentric lady who is fast approaching eighty but has more than enough energy for a twenty-year-old... moreA beautiful mountain resort, adorable pups, and a dead body…The last thing Cora Bing expected when she went on vacation to a picturesque mountain resort was to find herself embroiled in a murder mystery. She immediately puts on her sleuthing hat and tries to find the killer. Her first suspect is Samantha Smith.Samantha was excited to get a few days away. She is intrigued by Mrs. Bing, the eccentric lady who is fast approaching eighty but has more than enough energy for a twenty-year-old. Samantha soon realizes that Mrs. Bing is determined to do a little snooping and she thinks Samantha is the murderer. But she wonders if Mrs. Bing is just trying to divert suspicion away from herself?The unlikely duo soon discover that they share a passion for uncovering the truth, and the best way to do so is to join forces, especially as they think the other might be the murderer.They dive headfirst into the investigation and their sleuthing leads them straight toward a whole lot of trouble!This crossover novella features well-loved characters from two of Cindy Bell’s bestselling series. Join Samantha from the Sage Gardens and Mrs. Bing from the Chocolate Centered Series on their fun sleuthing adventure.If you like humorous cozy mysteries with quirky characters, cute canines and twists and turns that will keep you glued to the page, you’ll love this standalone novella by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. less