Scottish jeweler Shannon McClain receives a surprise inheritance that leads her to unravel the reason behind her mother’s long-ago disappearance.Recent widow Shannon McClain runs her own custom jewelry business in Scotland, but the money from her late husband’s insurance policy is nearly depleted and she struggles to make ends meet. When contacted by a law firm in the United States, Shannon is shocked to learn she’s been listed as a beneficiary in the will of Victoria Paisley, a wealthy stranger claiming to be the grandmother Shannon never knew. Shannon’s own mother vanished from her life when she was four years old, and her father wouldn’t discuss her disappearance.Upon arriving in Apple Grove, Oregon, for the reading of the will, Shannon finds new friends among the townsfolk, including the women of the Purls of Hope knitting circle. But she also finds danger. Someone will go to great lengths to try and make her leave before she can claim her inheritance . . . or unearth a dark family secret.This clever whodunit from Annie’s Creative Woman Mysteries series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, crafting, light romance, and female friendships.

Escape to Monrovia, where the lavender lattes are blooming, the Duke might just steal your heart—and murder lurks behind every turret!When Rebecca Orange is dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job in the same breath, she thinks she’s hit rock bottom. But fate has other plans. A surprise job offer whisks Rebecca-- and her Tibetan Mastiff dog, Joe-- to the storybook country of Monrovia.There, in a centuries-old castle straight out of a dream, she’s tasked with caring for the royal menagerie. The locals are eccentric, the flower shop smells like heaven, and the castle's broodingly handsome Duke might just be harboring a crush… or a secret.Life in Monrovia is nearly perfect—until the castle’s head architect turns up dead. Worse, Rebecca’s closest new friend is the prime suspect.Now, between sipping tea in sun-drenched courtyards and dodging over-curious nobility, Rebecca must unravel a tangled mystery that threatens to bring everything crashing down. But she’s not about to let this fairy tale end in tragedy.Filled with humor, heart, and a dash of romance, Mystery at Monrovia Castle is the perfect blend of cozy charm and edge-of-your-seat intrigue!"Such a cute book! I couldn't put it down so I read it all in just one night! I loved the relationship between the main character and her dog! I CANNOT wait to read the next book." -- Amazon Reader

When Nikki Knight returns to her childhood stomping grounds in Frog Hollow Georgia, she realizes life has become nuttier than the pecan muffins at her late grandmother’s haunted B&B. But the only ghost in the Moonlight Mansion is the previous lady of the house, still roaming the halls in her afterlife.Not ten steps into town, Nikki finds herself with a furry new companion. An abandoned royal dachshund who just might carry the secret to his past owner’s untimely demise. But when Nikki is seen snooping around at one too many crime scenes, the local officer becomes suspicious and begins popping up where she least expects him.Now, she needs to find out what happened ASAP and protect Prince Dasher Dangerdog Bean from falling into the wrong—and deadly—hands.Can Nikki and her royal dachshund solve the case? Or will they end up roaming the Moonlight Mansion with her grandmother?

Cozy up with a cup of tea and treat yourself to an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s breathtakingly beautiful Chiltern Hills.Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the golden retriever, nipping loyally at her heels!The little town of Buckford may be brimful of charm, with its quaint cobbles and bustling market. But it’s not without its dark side . . .Rona’s in town, researching local tales and forgotten histories for a brand-new book. The townsfolk are happy to reminisce with her.Except for frail old Edna Rosebury. There’s a secret weighing on her conscience. Something she saw one night and can’t forget.A midnight tryst between a cheating couple. Edna kept it to herself, for the sake of a child she can’t — or won’t — name.Is it a real memory — or just a figment of Edna’s wild imagination?The deeper Rona digs, the more she fears it all links back to not one, but two mysterious local deaths.A young girl, killed in a tragic accident, and a man stabbed in cold blood outside the King’s Head pub.As Rona races to piece together the puzzle, a third victim drops dead on the streets of Buckford.Someone out there is trying to erase every trace of their guilty secret. Including Rona herself?Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.Please note, this book was previously published as Jigsaw.Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews????? ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads????? ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads????? ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader????? ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads????? ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, AmazonMEET THE SLEUTHSpirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey.THE SETTINGSophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London. But Marsborough, the town where she was born, is the home she’ll always return to. Somewhere betwixt London and Oxford, nestled in the rolling green Chiltern Hills, Rona knows every street in this market town off by heart. Or so she thinks . . . because there’s far more to sleepy little Marsborough than meets the eye.

Show business can be murder...All Eve Holdsworth wanted was quality time with her family and their cat, and to enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween in the quaint small town of Hemlock Grove in the Pacific Northwest. After years of estrangement, they have a lot of catching up to do.But when the community radio host flings public insults at town luminaries and Bill Holdsworth stumbles upon a dead body, Eve’s dad becomes the main suspect. To her it’s clear that behind the facade of goodwill and and neighborliness lurks something sinister.With her dad’s life at stake, Eve decides to put on her own show. But can she catch the killer before he drops the mic on her forever?A fun-filled mystery, MURDER ON THE AIRWAVES is the second book in the Eve Holdsworth Cozy Mysteries series by Carmen Radtke.

A perfect easy reading escape that transports you to Cornwall, with lush descriptive writing that keeps you hooked to the end' Reader review ?????'A fabulous cosy crime read with everything you would expect from the genre... I highly recommend it' Reader review ????? It's been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker... The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer - and solve a crime or two. When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery. But as the case unfolds, it becomes clear that something strange is simmering beneath Mousehole's serene surface. The enigmatic owner of the chip shop, Mr Robbins, is nowhere to be found. And when Maggie and Ryan search his campervan home, they find it already unlocked and completely ransacked... Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead? Don't miss the next instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, perfect for fans of Peter Boland and Clare Chase!Readers are obsessed with The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series:'An instant must-read series' Reader review ?????'Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery' Reader review ????? 'Had me hooked from the first page' Reader review ????? 'Truly addictive' Reader review ????? 'I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in this series. It will go to the top of my To-Be-Read pile!' Reader review ????? 'I LOVED this book. It's clever, fun and a great cozy' Reader review ????? 'Well written and compelling, it kept me guessing and having fun' Reader review ?????The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives Forty-eight-year-old Maggie is a lover of puzzles. When she's not working at Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop, she can be found on her sofa, nursing a cup of tea and solving the latest mystery thrown at the detectives in Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders and more. Maggie's found a firm friendship with Ryan, a newcomer to Mousehole. When he's not busy sleuthing, Ryan enjoys nursing a pint at The Mariner pub. Together, Maggie and Ryan serve the best fish and chips - and solve crimes as The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives. The Setting Mousehole is a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, known for its scenic harbour, winding streets, and tiny sandy beach. It's also home to Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop, the only chippy in town. Tourists and locals alike enjoy a battered cod whilst admiring the calm waterfront. And if you want a side of gossip with your food, make sure you get to the chip shop at exactly 6 o'clock, where you'll find local pensioner Harry, who is always up for a natter...