In Agatha Award-winner Maddie Day’s delightfully spooky Cozy Capers Book Group mystery, it’s Halloween, and Cape Cod bike shop owner Mackenzie “Mac” Almeida and her book club must unmask a killer… Just in time for Halloween, a new costume shop has opened on Main Street in Westham, Massachusetts. Cape Costumers is a cut above the usual seasonal pop-up stores with their flimsy mass-produced outfits and cheap plastic masks, mostly due to co-owner Shelly, a former Broadway costume designer. But when Shelly discovers her elderly boyfriend Enzo—a Broadway star who retired to Westham—dead of unnatural causes, Halloween suddenly gets a lot scarier. Sleuthing, Mac has found, is a lot like riding a bicycle: once you learn how, you never forget. Far from being spooked, Mac and the members of the Cozy Capers Book Group put down their weekly book selection and put their heads together to see past a bag of tricks and find a malice-making murderer who’s hiding in plain sight . . .

A Kentucky pastry chef must bake the perfect wedding cake—while sifting through murder suspects—in this delightful cozy mystery full of humor, sass, and Southern recipes.“Delicious goodies, a small Southern town, quirky characters—even a cat—what else could a mystery fan ask?” —JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic mysteriesBucolic Rumford, Kentucky has glowing fields of bluegrass, a fine selection of bourbons, and now a professional pastry chef. Broken-hearted Sophia Cummings has come home from New York City. She’s not there a minute before she’s charmed into making her high school friend Charlotte’s wedding cake. The kitchen at the Rumford Country Club seems perfect until Chef Emile’s body is discovered, sprawled near the stove, a cast iron skillet on the floor close by. With one look at the shiny, new frying pan, Sophia knows it’s not Emile’s. She offers her knowledge to Sheriff Carter and her talents to Evelyn, the manager, who needs an interim chef. The mood in the country club is grim: Emile’s peppery personality had burned members and staff alike. Sophia wonders which one of them burned him?A perfect cozy mystery for fans of Joanne Fluke and JoAnna Carl, Cake and Punishment will satisfy your sweet tooth!

Review Praise for Cake and Punishment:“A delightful new series, introducing an appealing cast of amusing, gossipy Southern women and a spunky sleuth...Readers of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay, will savor the humor and bakery connection.”—Library Journal“Cozy fans, especially those who are compulsive early-morning bakers, will look forward to Sophia’s further culinary adventures.” —Publishers Weekly“Snappy writing and a winning cast of characters. Interest in foodie mysteries remains high."—Booklist"Delicious goodies, a small Southern town, quirky characters—even a cat—what else could a mystery fan ask? Recipes, of course. Yum, yum. Maymee Bell’s book is delightful. Or maybe delicious.” —JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic mysteries"Cake and Punishment is baked to order. From murder to love to apple pie, it is a ridiculously satisfying read. Get ready for your tastebuds to be tickled!”—Melissa Bourbon, national bestselling author of the Magical Dressmaking mysteries"A sweet treat for a cozy mystery. Maymee Bell brings small town Kentucky to life. Great read to curl up on your front porch with—add a glass of sweet tea and you are enjoying a taste of southern living.”—Nancy Parra, bestselling author of the Baker’s Treat mysteries“A mouthwatering, Southern delight of a mystery!" —Liz Mugavero, author of the Pawsitively Organic mysteries“Grab a glass of sweet tea or a cookie before you pick up Cake and Punishment by Maymee Bell. You will want a sweet treat while you are reading it!!”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews“A sweet Southern mystery with a delightful plot and quirky characters who quickly make you feel at home.” —San Francisco Book Review About the Author Maymee Bell lives in Kentucky with her family and her two schnauzers. She likes strong coffee, slow-country days, and fresh-baked cookies?but she likes telling stories best of all. This is her first Southern Baker mystery.

An English antiques expert must contend with a tabloid reporter as she probes a strange death at a country manor house in this cozy whodunit.When the body of a transport minister is discovered on the grounds of Honeychurch Hall, suspicion about his unusual demise naturally falls on the folks in the village. After all, who could possibly want a high-speed train line built in their front yard?News of the murder soon reaches our heroine Kat Stanford's nemesis Trudy Wynne. A ruthless tabloid journalist and the ex-wife of Kat's discarded lover, Trudy is out for revenge. She is also interested in exposing—and humiliating—Kat's mother Iris, who is secretly the international bestselling romance writer Krystalle Storm.As the body count begins to build, Kat becomes inextricably embroiled in the ensuing scandal. Is the minister's death the result of a local vendetta, or could it be connected to her mother's unusual (to say the least) past?Second in the charming series

The Golden Girls meet Dirty Harry…from USA Today bestselling authorsWhen Lillian Summer Fairview’s husband up and dies on her, it leaves the last living member of the most prestigious family in the small town of Summer Shoals, Georgia, in a hot money mess. Desperate to keep up the family name and give the man a decent burial, penniless Lil cooks up a shady deal that lands her smack-dab in the slammer.Burdened by her shameful secret and a crumbling family estate, Lil entrusts Summer Haven’s care to her best friend, Maggie, who recruits two more over-fifty ladies to help. But when Maggie discovers that Lil’s restitution is ten times the amount she “borrowed” from the federal government, she’s convinced Lil has taken the fall for someone else’s crime.Will these gals be able to get some vigilante justice for Lil, or will the swindler get away with hoodwinking a sweet little old lady?Recipes included!(Originally published as In for a Penny in the Granny/G Team series)Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire series chronologically and follow the character development, the following is the correct order. The stories are secondary to the main series.1. In for a Penny2. Collard Greens and Catfishing3. Christmas Cookies and a Confession - A Jenny & Teague romantic adventure story4. Deviled Eggs and Deception5. Sweet Tea and Second Chances - A Jenny & Teague romantic adventure story6. Fried Pickles and a Funeral7. Wedding Mints and Witnesses

The proud owners of the Triple Threat Investigation Agency - JJ, Rey, and Linda - have a new case. Who set ablaze two happening Chinatown art galleries, leaving charcoal-broiled corpses in the rubble?Any number of curious characters in the local art world could be responsible, including a haughty gallery owner with a questionable past, an art consultant who lives on the edge, and an aspiring manager with a dicey history.If the gals can figure out the “why”, they’ll have their “who”. But what was the driving force behind the crime?

‘Witty and knowing.’ Diamond Dagger Award-winner Simon Brett OBEFive fiendishly twisty whodunnits. One sleepy seaside town. And a gang of sassy senior sleuths who like their mysteries as they like their tea: strong, complex and sweet enough without the sugar . . .Welcome to Southbourne: the charming little coastal town that has it all — golden sands, tea shops galore . . . and an alarmingly high body count!For Fiona, Daisy and Partial Sue — the trio of retired ladies who volunteer at Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop — this place has always been a peaceful sanctuary. They won’t stand by and let it go to the dogs. (Though better the dogs than the cats.)When their favourite customer is murdered in cold blood, the ladies decide enough is enough. Sarah Brown was a harmless eighty-something who loved bingo and rummaging for bargains. Who on earth would want her dead?And so, the Charity Shop Detective Agency is born. Some may call them busybodies. But armed with sharp wits, sharper tongues, and an endless supply of tea and cake, this unlikely gang of sleuths are determined to uncover the truth — whether the police like it or not.Wherever the ladies go, trouble is sure to follow! Whether they’re shopping for suspiciously sweet treats or spectating at a dog show, dipping their toes into wild swimming or strolling by the beach huts. But if anyone can sniff out a killer — between solving jigsaws and scoffing lemon drizzle — it’s Fiona, Daisy, Partial Sue . . . and one very scruffy terrier named Simon Le Bon.Settle in with a cuppa — and prepare to binge five utterly delightful mysteries in one unbeatable-value box set!Fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett are sure to be enchanted from the first page to the final twist!**Over 10,000 5? reviews for the series!**READERS LOVE THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCY:????? ‘Blooming marvellous . . . Fantastic for a winter’s afternoon at home with a cup of tea.’ Andrea B.????? ‘What can I say about The Charity Shop Detective Agency other than, fabulous?! Everything about this story from its narrative to character quirks was pure perfection.’ Alexandra????? ‘A fantastic read for fans of Richard Osman . . . wholeheartedly recommend.’ Reviewer696501????? ‘Incredibly charming! It’s the kind of book that makes me wish there was a sixth star . . . The dry wit, the dialogue and the characterization sparkles on the page.’ Kathleen????? ‘I was laughing and smiling whilst reading this book — it was like a hug in a book.’ Kimberley????? ‘A rather glorious cosy mystery with all of the right ingredients in all the right places.’ Reviewer266180????? ‘Delightful . . . The characters were very likeable and the storyline kept you guessing right till the end. If you like cozy mysteries then this book is for you and, with a cup of tea, you are in for a treat.’ Jane????? ‘Cosy crime at its best.’ Rachel A.