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Paying Back The Dead (A Millerfield Village Cozy Murder Mysteries Series 3)
Carrie Marsh - 2017
This time who will be the target?
The only thing worse than death is taxes…
With two solved murders behind her, Laura Howcroft is more than content with her calm, tranquil existence as The Woodend Cottage Hotel receptionist. Little more than a year in the small village of Millerfield and Laura has already seen enough bloodshed to last her a lifetime. Things have been quite recently in the small British village and Laura can only hope they stay that way. Peaceful, calm and simple. But when Laura discovers she has a cousin in the village, an encounter that rapidly uncovers the unexpected murder of her cousin’s husband, Laura knows that the only way to help out is to investigate for her. With the Police pointing fingers at Judy Hugh, the wife of the recently deceased local tax official, Laura, Howard, and Monty are on the trail again. After all who in their right mind would want to murder a much-mistrusted tax official..?
Can Laura uncover the real killer that left a tax-man horribly murdered? Or will her own recently-rediscovered cousin take the fall for the death of her husband?
Page Count: Approx 250 pages. Paying Back The Dead will return to full price, $2.99 on April 21st. Get it now while it is at $0.99 now!
Wine Valley Mystery Books 1-4
Sandra Woffington - 2020
Joy Burton—and Detective Max King’s worst nightmare. In this thrilling page-turner, a beautiful blond is found dead by a creek after a poker game. The suspect pool includes the chief of police. While solving the crime, Max and Joy, recently reunited, dissect their own bizarre past—the years they spent together before being adopted by two different lawmen and raised apart.PINOT NOIR AND POISON, Book 2Pushed past a threshold, anyone can kill.Det. Max King and Dr. Joy Burton enjoy a dinner party at the home of local vintners. A woman who heads a pharmaceutical company keels over at the table. Max does too. In this heart-stopping suspense, suspects cross boundaries. Cross over and you can’t always cross back.GAMAY AND GAMES, Book 3Dr. Draven Blackmore is as brilliant. He’s also obsessed with Joy. But is he a killer?A group of friends gather for a Medieval murder mystery party, at the end of which one of them is dead. Det. Max King and Dr. Joy Burton arrive to investigate. At the crime scene, Joy notices an expensive bottle of champagne. The attached card is signed, Draven Blackmoor—the man who had brought her to the edge of destruction. As Max and Joy unravel the murder, Joy must walk to the edge of the abyss that she had once crawled out of, and Max must stop her from leaping over the edge.ROSÉ AND ROCKS, Book 4Diamonds cut glass. Some shred lives.This fast-paced mystery begins at the Wine Valley Harvest Festival, where an old-timer teaches children to sift dirt to find gems. But no one expects a real find—benitoite—the California blue diamond. The next morning, a geologist inspects the mine. She finds a dead body. To make matters worse, a film crew meddles in the investigation. The director is obsessed with capturing every facet of the unfolding story. Meantime, Max and Joy pursue their mysterious past before being adopted by two different lawmen. Just when they consider burying their past, their secret is unearthed.Step into the wicked world of Wine Valley. Read Boxed Set 1-4 today.
Bellingwood Book 17 Vignettes
Diane Greenwood Muir - 2017
In the first vignette Nate Mikkels and his pharmacy tech confront another morning, desperately in need of coffee. Vignette #2 is a fun set of outtakes from the very first crazy party at Beryl's house in Book 1. You thought you knew what was going on, but it wasn't quite that smooth. In the third vignette, Sylvie Donovan and her son, Jason, are both getting ready for a big ... or not-so-big night out. In Vignette #4, we spend time with Dylan and Lisa Foster. Dylan owns Pizzazz, the local pizza shop and his wife, Lisa runs the dance studio in Bellingwood. Lisa is also the sister of Mark Ogden, our favorite gorgeous veterinarian. The Bellingwood books are written from Polly's perspective and every once in a while it's fun to look at what's happening behind the scenes from the viewpoint of other characters. These vignettes were originally published on the nammynools.com website and in the monthly email newsletter to Bellingwood readers.
Hearts Grove Cozy Mystery Boxed Set: Books 1 - 12
Danielle Collins - 2020
Murder at Westminster: A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery (The Kitty Worthington Mysteries Book 2)
Magda Alexander - 2022
Can she catch the killer before her sister's beloved pays the ultimate price?London. 1923. Much to her consternation, Kitty Worthington's debut season is a resounding success, prompting marriage proposals from lords, rogues, scoundrels, and ne'er do wells. Even as she dodges them, a new intrigue arises, and at Westminster, no less. A high-ranking member of the nobility is murdered, and her sister's beau has been framed to take the fall.With her sister's happiness at stake, Kitty once more sets out to investigate, ably aided by her faithful maid, two noble lords, a titled lady, and Sir Winston, her still flatulent Basset Hound. As they dash about London from the stews of St. Giles to the glittering ballrooms of Mayfair in search of the wily killer, can she convince the maddening Inspector Crawford to aid their quest? For if she fails to find the killer, her sister’s beloved may very well hang from the wrong end of a rope.
A Merry Christmas Anniversary Mystery Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery #9 (Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery Series)
Anna Celeste Burke - 2020
Framed in the Past (Candlestick Historical Mysteries Book 1)
R.A. Wallace - 2020
Kayla Michelle Three-Book Cozy Mystery Set
Kayla Michelle - 2019
Over the last few years, a surprising number of murders have taken place there. That doesn't sit well with Chloe Cook. The amateur sleuth wants nothing more than to restore peace to her scenic hometown. And she will stop at nothing to bring the killers to justice. This cozy mystery set features three books from the Chloe Cook series including: * Deadly Resentment * Killer Finale * Death, Divorce, and Dessert Buy your copy of Kayla Michelle Three-Book Cozy Mystery Set right now!
The Irresistible Billionaire (The Sherbrookes of Newport #16)
Christina Tetreault - 2021
And when his best friend suggests Alec could never handle a job that requires manual labor, he accepts the bet. One week later, Alec arrives on Sanborn Island, fully expecting to be the winner at the end of the month. What he doesn’t expect is to fall for his boss.Gianna Ferguson has lived on Sanborn Island, one of New England’s premier getaways, her entire life, so she is well acquainted with spoiled, wealthy playboys. When her cousin asks her to give Alec Sherbrooke a job with the family landscaping business for the summer, she is not enthusiastic about the idea, but she agrees.It’s not long before Gianna sees Alec as more than just another playboy looking for some summer fun. But will mistakes from Gianna’s past prevent Alec and Gianna from getting what both their hearts desire?
Graves, Ghosts & Gunslingers
Lily Harper Hart - 2020
This is a three-book omnibus including the books Grave Seas, True Grit Spirit, and Ghostly Graves.
It's Steele Christmas
Vanessa Gray Bartal - 2019
Not only does she not have a gift for Jason, despite several failed attempts to make one, but she volunteered to host a Christmas party she accidentally forgot to plan. As she's distracted trying to find the perfect gift for him, Jason is meanwhile immersed in a baffling mystery of his own. All over town, ugly little handmade dolls have popped up in the unlikeliest of places. No one knows if the dolls are supposed to be lovable or creepy. Worse, they all look like they were made by someone who has no idea how to knit, someone a lot like Lacy Steele. Investigating her has never been fun, and she doesn't make it easier with her cryptic hints and frequent disappearances. When the truth is finally revealed, will Jason have to make an arrest or will Christmas finally soften his law-loving heart?
Undercover
Shari Hearn - 2018
But they have two urgent matters to attend to before they leave: Prevent Gertie's cousin, Barbara, from marrying Harvey Chicoron and settle a score with their arch enemy, Celia.It's a simple mission.Until they discover a mysterious stranger has been tracking their every move.Who is he? And why is he also stalking Marge's Aunt Louanne, a woman with a few mysteries of her own?Undercover is book 1 in the Sinful Past series of stories featuring Ida Belle, Gertie and Marge in their younger years. Join the original Swamp Team 3 as they raise hell, solve mysteries, and keep the town of Sinful, Louisiana from going to pot. Oh, and maybe have a romance or two along the way. These stories take place from the 60s on up and can be read in any order.A WORD FROM THE AUTHOR: Undercover is a novella in the Miss Fortune World, wherein Jana DeLeon has allowed writers to create stories using the world of Sinful and the wacky characters it's famous for. I wish to thank Ms. DeLeon for graciously allowing other writers to explore their own writing in a most Sinful way.
SANTA SEASON and a SLAYING: A Ravenwood Cove Cozy Mystery (book 14)
Carolyn L. Dean - 2021
Hell Hath No Cookie (Twin Berry Bakery, #6)
Wendy Meadows - 2021
Teaming up with her twin sister Rita, the pair begin to unravel a sinister scheme that threatens to destroy the life of the man she loves.From a bumbling cop to a close shave with death, it quickly becomes clear that somebody is out to get them. Struggling to catch the would-be killers and get to the heart of their scheme, Rhonda must uncover Zach’s history… and why he’s become their target. But there’s one more surprise in store – and it could throw all of Rhonda’s plans for a loop.Can Rhonda use her cunning detective skills to outwit a cruel scheme? Or will she become the next victim and lose the man she’s desperately trying to save?
Aria's Law
Misha McKenzie - 2015
But when her visions suddenly turn dark and ominous, detailing the deaths of everyone she loves, she knows she can’t deny the truth any longer. Evil is coming for them…earlier than predicted. According to the prophecy, she has one year left to prepare for the upcoming battle. But if she has any hope of being ready, she’ll need to reunite with her sister and brothers. As the four marked by fate and gifted the powers of the elements, they will have to wage war—no matter the cost. But when a rough and sexy biker rides into her life, she’ll have to decide if the sacrifice she’s destined to make means losing herself... Or losing the man she loves.