Little Italy in San Diego, once a thriving fishing community, has blossomed into a prominent tourist destination. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant neighborhood, both travelers and residents find the Tiepolo Mercato a favorite spot to stop and shop. Ezio and Benedette Tiepolo are the proprietors of the Mercato, while their daughter owns Macaroni on Wheels, the catering company located directly next door.There’s more than pasta cooking in the Macaroni on Wheels kitchen. Meet Terza Tiepolo, a feisty Italian caterer who fills her free time solving crime. She belongs to a local murder mystery book club, and leads the other participants in their monthly whodunnit contest.Terza also works diligently to grow her catering business. But when a prominent doctor hires Terza’s company to cater a dinner party, she never expects murder to be on the menu. The prestigious bayfront event should enhance the Macaroni on Wheels portfolio, and Terza anticipates meeting many potential new clients. On the day of the party, Terza arrives early to prepare, only to discover her grand expectations are as dead as the body on the kitchen floor.Fans of cozy mysteries will revel in solving the murder along with Terza, and will appreciate her zest for life. Readers will also treasure the introduction to her vibrant Italian relatives. They will enjoy getting to know the Tiepolo family, and will smile at the special relationship Terza has with her mother and father. The fun never stops when the animated relatives join together each Sunday for dinner. Consider this your personal invitation!

Snowy Cabins, Hidden Secrets, and a Shocking Discovery!Join Bobbie and lovable pup, Bailey, for a clean, fun sleuthing adventure.Winter has settled over Newfield, Vermont, and Bobbie Walker is still adjusting to the snow-covered landscapes and frosty mornings. With her goldendoodle, Bailey, by her side, she’s embracing her new life in the cozy lakeside cottage, forming friendships, and exploring the possibility of a new romance. In the midst of it all, she’s determined to uncover more about the secrets of her own past.But when a photographer visiting the area is found dead, Bobbie is pulled into another mystery. As she works to unravel the truth, she discovers that just about everyone seems to have something to hide. Between buried lies, puzzling clues, and carefully guarded secrets, Bobbie begins to piece together what really happened.With the snow piling up, Bobbie heads straight toward trouble in an attempt to uncover the truth. Can she solve the mystery before the trail goes cold?Cozy up with A Fatal Focus, the fast-paced third novel in the Lakeside Cottage Cozy Mystery Series. If you enjoy small-town charm, lovable pets, quirky characters, and baffling mysteries you’ll love these fun, heartwarming whodunnits from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Cindy Bell.

When her zany neighbour Doris Cleaver invites Ruth Finlay on a hiking tour with a mixed group of trauma survivors, neither anticipates that they'll have to solve a murder.When one of the party, a nurse from Melbourne, is found dead in her room before they’ve even started the hike in Apollo Bay, they know there is a killer in their midst. Then, on that same day, one of the tour group disappears.As Ruth battles a bout of influenza that leaves her weak and scarcely able to think, Doris gets up to her usual cantankerous antics. But are they being followed and why does the group seem to have a death wish, putting themselves in mortal danger on a daily basis?An unputdownable mystery set in a wilderness of steep cliffs and tidal beaches, MURDER ON THE GREAT OCEAN WALK is the fourth book in Isobel Blackthorn's Ruth Finlay Mysteries series.

Murder, masquerades, and monarchy— what else would you expect from Rebecca Orange?With her engagement to the Duke finally official, exotic animal trainer turned amateur sleuth Rebecca Orange thought the hardest part would be picking a dress. But in Monrovia, royal engagements mean one thing: an elaborate castle masquerade, packed with foreign dignitaries, curious villagers, and enough political tension to make even the castle’s pasta-eating giraffe nervous.When the lights suddenly go out and an ambassador is found murdered mid-soirée, Rebecca and her ever-faithful (and perpetually hungry) Tibetan Mastiff, Joe, are once again thrust into a high-stakes investigation—one that could spiral into an international disaster.With the help of castle-manager Maggie, her favorite reluctant ally Officer Basilier (and Basilier’s beloved stun gun), and a guest list full of masked suspects, Rebecca must navigate diplomatic secrets, wedding stress, and Monrovia’s notoriously complicated castle traditions... all while wondering if marrying into royalty comes with just a few too many murder investigations.Because in Monrovia, happily-ever-after always comes with a twist— and sometimes, a body count.Perfect for fans of royal gossip, clever mysteries, and slow-burn romance with a castle-sized serving of whimsy.

Meet Ally McKinley: dog lover, guesthouse owner and accidental detective, as she tackles her next case in the beautiful Scottish Highlands!Recent retiree Ally McKinley has stepped out with her puppy Flora for a walk by the loch in the tiny village of Locharran, taking a break from running the cosiest little guesthouse in the Highlands. But Ally’s peace and quiet is sunk when she and Flora find the body of a mysterious woman floating in the water…Before she knows it, Ally finds herself wading into the middle of a new investigation. Who was the mystery woman and why was she killed? Her enquiries take her all over the village: from the corner shop and the nearby hotel to the turreted castle, home of local earl Hamish Sinclair where preparations are underway for his upcoming – and much gossiped about – wedding.The body in the loch soon has the rumour mills buzzing. But then Elena, the earl’s new bride, is also found poisoned to death the morning after her marriage! With two deaths to investigate, the police appear to suspect almost everyone in Locharran, even Ally herself…Determined to uncover the truth and clear her name, Ally finds poison at the home of one of her suspects and thinks she might be on the right path to solving both murders. But with a killer on the loose in the Scottish Highlands, can Ally unravel the clues before the next person in a watery grave is her?A completely addictive Scottish cosy mystery from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase.Readers are loving Murder at the Loch:‘Absolutely brilliant… fantastic… amazing… Filled with clues, mystery, motives, suspects, red herrings, danger, an adorable puppy and much more!!!... 100% addictive!!... absolutely compelling, addictive and page-turning… a fantastic addition to this fantastic series!!!’ bookwormwhitlock86, ?????‘Completely addictive… gorgeous… The perfect book to curl up with at the end of a long day – I loved it!’ Cal Turner Reviews,?????‘The most mic-dropping ending… OMG… wow, I really love this.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????‘Amazing… had me gripped from the very beginning.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????Superb… Full of red herrings and twist and turns that kept me guessing until the very last page… A first-class British mystery… readers will devour in one sitting!’ Bookish Jottings,?????‘Fabulous… I thought I had solved the crime after picking up a few hints but then I realised I had been hoodwinked… I loved it and couldn’t put it down!... brilliant.’ Broadbean’s Books, ?????‘All of the world’s best female detectives rolled into one… made my cozy-crime-loving heart dance… I loved every second of it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ?????