2026 LEFTY AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST HUMOROUS MYSTERYMAYHEM, MERRIMENT AND MURDER ABOUND!At the bustling Renaissance Faire, where knights joust and jesters entertain, the last thing anyone expects is murder. When Sierra Sullivan agrees to perform as a lady-in-waiting, she never imagined that finding a dead body would be part of the job description.Having one murder investigation under her belt, Sierra doesn’t hesitate to help her good friend who is suspected of killing the woman playing Queen Elizabeth.Amidst swashbuckling pirates, dashing lords, saucy wenches, and an intimidating tarot reader, Sierra must unravel a tangled web of lies hidden beneath the lively façade of the faire. As she digs deeper, it soon becomes difficult to find anyone who didn’t want to kill the queen!Can Sierra uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? In this delightful cozy mystery, love and laughter intertwine with danger, proving that in the world of the Renaissance Faire, not everything is as it seems.“Knights and pirates, jesters and ladies-in-waiting—which elaborate Renaissance Faire costume hides a killer? Sierra Sullivan, entertainer turned amateur sleuth, knows just how to coax clues from a bevy of intriguing characters in All’s Faire in Love and Murder. But Sierra also excels at becoming a killer’s target. Rest assured, author Cindy Sample always has an ingenious get-out-of-danger card ready for her 49-year-old heroine to play. This mystery’s winning hand also includes ample laughs and romance.”Linda Lovely, author of the HOA Mysteries“Sample knows exactly how to please mystery readers. Quirky characters in a unique place we might not know about plus a puzzle to solve all wrapped up in that patented Sample humor that never fails to bring a smile to our faces. All’s Faire has it all.”Eileen Rendahl, award-winning author “Middle-aged entertainer Sierra Sullivan didn’t expect her Renaissance Faire gig to turn deadly. But when it does, she can’t resist trying to track down the killer. Filled with laugh-out-loud antics, plot twists, and Faire flair, this is the perfect cozy for fans of quirky whodunits and Renaissance revelry.”Charlotte Stuart, award-winning author of humorous and deadly serious mysteries.“Knights, pirates, pomp and pageantry provide the perfect backdrop for murder. Cindy Sample delivers another solid humorous mystery in All’s Faire in Love and Murder, Book 2 of the Spindrift Cove Mystery series. This time, retired cruise ship director, Sierra Sullivan, is employed at the local Renaissance Faire. Whether she’s being whisked away by a handsome pirate, or stumbling over a body impaled by a sword, Sierra’s antics will leave you chuckling as you cheer her on to help solve another murder. After all, her detective daughter is pregnant and needs all the help she can get, providing the perfect excuse for Sierra to go sleuthing.”Karen A. Phillips, author of the Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery series

The town of Shamrock Cove is gearing up for a grand summer festival… but the fête turns fatal when a clockmaker is killed. Can amateur sleuth Mercy McCarthy crack the case? When Mercy McCarthy takes her beloved mother’s watch to be fixed, she’s completely charmed by the little repair store and the father-and-son duo who run it. Little does she know that the clock is ticking… when she returns, she finds the father lying unconscious amid broken glass, and her mother’s watch is missing.The police think Mr. Flynn was attacked in a burglary gone wrong but soon suspects closer to home start coming out of the clockwork. Mercy, her sister, and their canine sidekick, master body sniffer-outer Mr. Poe, set out to gather clues and help the local detective find the killer.Could it be the family next door to the Flynns who’ve been feuding for decades? His fiercest rival, who’s long dreamed of shutting him down? Or was his son less devoted than he seemed? As the hours tick away, another murder and the discovery of a long-buried secret changes everything…The summer festival is fast approaching. Can Mercy solve the mystery in the nick of time, or will someone stop her clock?A completely charming and page-turning Irish cozy mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor and Faith Martin will absolutely love the Mercy McCarthy series! See what readers are saying about Murder on the Clock:“OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!? Lucy Connelly you lady are an absolute crime writing legend!!! Wow!!!... An absolutely fantastic page-turner… It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page… A true page-turner… I just could not put my kindle down!!” @bookwormwhitlock86 ?????“By now, reading a Mercy McCarthy book is like pulling on a favorite wool sweater: a little quirky, slightly oversized, probably smelling faintly of scones and peat smoke, but absolutely perfect… Murder on the Clock is a five-star gem in a series that keeps getting better.” @bookscoffeebrews ?????“Returning to the world of Mercy McCarthy is a pleasure, and this case kept me on the edge of my seat… The ending was explosive, as only Mercy can make it.” @marianbooks.613 ?????“I ABSOLUTELY love this series, it’s one of my favorite cozy mysteries… It was really, really good and I loved the pace and mysteries and red herrings!” @pnishat05 ?????“This series has been a delightful treat and just keeps getting better and better.” Books and Bindings ?????“I love finding a series that, when a new book comes out, you can't wait to devour it. This series is like that for me, and this book didn't disappoint… Just be careful, you will want to go back and read any you might have missed, they are that good.” Goodreads reviewer ?????“I'm enjoying getting to know sisters Mercy and Lizzie, and of course, Mr. Poe… This series gets better with each book” Between the Pages with Lisa ?????“Charming… delightful… This cozy mystery kept me guessing until the final page!” DianeLikesToRead ?????“Entertaining cozy mystery guaranteed to keep you flipping pages while trying to figure out whodunnit. I love spending time with sisters Mercy and Lizzie, their dog Mr. Poe, and the small town of Shamrock Cove with its wonderful and quirky townsfolk.” @bookchick_annie ?????“Grab a hot cup of tea and curl up under a blanket and start reading this entertaining murder mystery!” @thisandthatwithkaren“Kept me on edge until the end… Murder on the Clock had all the makings of a great mystery—a small-town setting, an intriguing crime, a close-knit family, and a beloved protagonist” Dreaming with Open Eyes

Charlotte McKay doesn't know what to expect when she moves in to take care of her elderly aunt. When Charlotte discovers a dead body her first day in the cozy town of Sweetwater Falls, she worries she may have made the wrong choice, moving from the big city to a small town. She was hoping for a family feel and a fresh start, not a shakedown from local law enforcement and an aunt who keeps disappearing right when danger nears. Sweetwater Falls is filled with loveable characters harboring dark secrets. Even though Charlotte is certain none of her new neighbors could possibly be the killer, she is beginning to learn that no one is above suspicion. Join Charlotte as she moves to Sweetwater Falls, only to discover that not even the sweetest of small towns are without their shadows."Vanilla Vengeance" is filled with layered clues and cozy moments, written by Molly Maple, which is a pen name for a USA Today bestselling author.

Raise a glass to Cece Barton, a widowed single mom and recent L.A. transplant to California wine country, who suddenly finds herself at the center of a murder investigation in this sparkling new mystery series from nationally bestselling author Maddie Day. As the manager of Vino y Vida Wine Bar in Colinas, Cecelia “Cece” Barton’s first Alexander Valley harvest is a whirlwind of activity. Her twin sister, Allie Halstead, who owns a nearby Victorian bed & breakfast, is accustomed to the hustle and bustle of peak tourist season. But Cece barely has a moment to enjoy her new home in between worrying about her estranged college-age daughter, juggling her responsibilities at the bar, and navigating the sticky politics of the local wine association. Just when it seems things can’t grow any more intense, Colinas is rocked by a murder within the wine community . . . and Cece is identified as a possible suspect! With her reputation and her livelihood on the line, Cece has no choice but to open up her own murder investigation. With a murderer on the loose and Cece’s sleuthing exposing the valley’s bitterest old rivalries, Colinas feels ready to pop! But with Allie’s help, Cece is determined to catch the killer and clear her name before everything she’s worked so hard for goes down the drain . . .

A cozy Irish mystery with a twist of yarn, a touch of tech—and one very nosy terrier.When Maeve Lynch’s scruffy Westie unearths a body during a walk in the Dublin Mountains, it’s not just any corpse. The victim is wearing a distinctive hand-knit cowl—one Maeve designed for a local knit-along.Suddenly, the part-time knitting instructor and full-time SaaS project manager finds herself tangled in something far more sinister than dropped stitches. As questions mount, Maeve’s curiosity—and her conscience—pull her into a web of tech corruption, real estate fraud, and old secrets with dangerous consequences.With the help of her sharp-witted best friend, a yarn shop full of nosy knitters, and a handsome Garda detective who’d really prefer she stop meddling, Maeve must unravel the truth—before someone else gets cast off.

GET *FOUR* ABSOLUTELY ENCHANTING COZY MURDER MYSTERIES IN ONE GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.If you enjoy Stella Cameron, Faith Martin, Agatha Christie, Simon Brett, Frances Evesham, Margaret Mayhew, Betty Rowlands or M.C. Beaton, then prepare to be hooked from the first page of this bestselling series set in Bath, England.READERS LOVE JEAN G. GOODHIND:????? ‘A very delightful and cozy murder mystery. I loved it!’ Laurie C.‘Honey’s earnest, charming quirkiness, her sometimes ribald humor, the zingy ripostes that pepper the dialogue, and the detailed descriptions of one of England’s loveliest cities will appeal to ardent Anglophiles and British cozy fans alike.’ Booklist (USA)‘The kick-off to Goodhind’s new mystery series — fast moving with a likeable heroine and an impeccably rendered Bath background . . .’ Kirkus Reviews‘Quirky characters and intriguing goings-on in my favourite city . . . an absolute treat!’ bestselling author Jill Mansell____________________________IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: MURDER, BED & BREAKFASTHoney Driver has just agreed to be the new police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association — albeit reluctantly. Her opposite number in the police is Detective Steve Doherty: he’s good-looking, but uninterested in partnering with ‘Bath’s answer to Miss Marple’. Then an American tourist washes up dead on the riverbank, within sight of the famous Pulteney Bridge. Honey and Detective Doherty must work together to uncover a killer before anyone else turns up dead.BOOK 2: MENU FOR MURDERA cooking competition between Bath’s top chefs is bound to be murder. Honey Driver’s head chef, Smudger Smith, is in the running for the grand prize. Scheming Oliver Stafford cheats his way to victory, but the very next morning, he gets his just desserts. Now Smudger is the prime suspect. With so much at stake, can Honey uncover the real killer before matters reach boiling point?BOOK 3: WALKING WITH MURDERHoney Driver agrees, rather grudgingly, to join a ghost walk around the crescents and terraces of historic Georgian Bath. Then one of the walkers is found hanged in a dusty antiques shop — murdered. The victim is Lady Templeton-Jones, an obnoxious American aristocrat who was lured away from the walk. And straight into the killer’s noose. It’s up to Honey to investigate. But does she have a ghost of a chance of solving the mystery?BOOK 4: THE JANE AUSTEN MURDERSHoney is thrilled to be an extra in a sumptuous new flick about Jane Austen. But she soon finds out showbiz isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The cameras have barely begun to roll when the film’s leading lady is found dead. Slumped over her dressing table in a pool of her own blood. Someone has stabbed the acid-tongued thespian with a hatpin. The only clue: a bloodstained script left at the scene. And, just like that, Honey finds she’s landed her own starring role. As prime suspect . . .YOU GET ALL FOUR OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS BESTSELLING SERIES.____________________________MEET HONEY DRIVER, YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH!As the boss at a Bath hotel, Honey Driver is in charge one day and washing dishes the next. As a widowed mum, she’s resisting her mother’s match-making attempts and trying to be mum and dad to her teenage daughter. As the police liaison for the Bath Hotels Association, she’s supposed to be staying out of trouble.THE SETTINGNestled in pretty Somerset, the beautiful city of Bath brims with lovely Georgian architecture, a buzzing cultural scene and the well-preserved Roman baths that give it its name. It’s a honey-coloured haven for tourists — and the occasional criminal element.