Homemade baubles, reindeer-shaped cookies and snowy walks across the rolling moors… but Lady Swift’s festive plans are ruined when a body turns up!Winter 1924. When Lady Eleanor Swift unexpectedly finds herself a guest of the reclusive Duke of Auldwyke, she’s determined to enjoy Christmas with all the trimmings at his sprawling manor house. And that includes kisses under the mistletoe and cozying up by the fire with her fiancé, dashing detective Hugh Seldon.Instead, the season of goodwill turns frosty as she finds the Duke’s studious secretary, Mr Porritt, dead in the storeroom. Clasped in his chilly hand is a golden pendant in the shape of a rose. The Dukedenies ever having seen the necklace before. But Eleanor can see the lies in his eyes… Did it belong to his mysteriously absent wife?Hugh and Eleanor must ditch relaxing with hot cocoa in favour of interviewing the Duke’s holiday guests. Every suspect has a secret they’d kill to keep: the socialite with the false name, the Sir with a questionable inheritance and the husband hiding a crack in his marriage.As the blizzard outside rages, Auldwyke Hall becomes cut off. Trapped by the snow, Eleanor and Hugh must skate around the increasingly secretive Duke to unwrap the identity of the killer. But does the answer to the secretary’s murder lie with a ghost of Christmas past? And when an attempt is made on the Duke’s life too, they realise the killer is closer than they think…A gripping and twisty Golden Age murder mystery set in a country house on the Yorkshire moors, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss!What readers are saying about A Midwinter Murder:‘ABSOLUTELY AMAZING… MY FAVOURITE BOOK… I lost count of the amount of times I laughed out loud… absolutely perfect… I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened!!’ bookwormwhitlock86,?????‘Oh my goodness… I’m practically bursting to tell you I absolutely loved this book!… Seriously, the twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat!’ The Sassy Bookworm, ?????‘EVERYTHING I was looking for!! … Perfect… Kept me guessing.’ belles_book_nook,?????‘The twists and turns kept me on my toes… Perfect… Utterly delightful… An absolute must-read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????Readers love Verity Bright: ‘Unputdownable… Had me hooked immediately… Filled with suspense… Will have you laughing until you’re crying… A page-turning and unputdownable success!’ Bookworm 86, ?????‘I am hooked! This is the best book that I have read this year… An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress… A most enjoyable read!’ Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ??????????‘OMG! What an incredible read!… When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn’t put it down!’ Celebrating Authors ??????????‘I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It’s an adorable, captivating book.’ Washington Life Magazine‘I absolutely LOVED this!… Had me hooked… and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down!’ bookishbri_, ?????‘What a wild ride it is!… Gripping… This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!’ The Literary Wife

Abigail Summers, dressmaker in life, brilliant sleuth in death, is at Mayor Crimble’s Christmas disco when local politician, Edward Beaumont is murdered under the mistletoe.With the help of psychic medium, Hayley, and her police constable husband, they realise a mysterious wreath has all the clues they need.Another case emerges after an anonymous letter is sent to the police warning of a centuries-old curse, and Lady Florence Ethelridge asks for Hayley’s help. The curse predicts that there will be three deaths at Hawthorne Manor before the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve.Hayley and the spiritual sleuths have to find the killer before the firework display goes off with more than a bang. But can they solve the case in time?The eighth book in Ann Parker’s Abigail Summers Cozy Mysteries, THE DEADLY CHRISTMAS WREATH weaves together suspense, humour and a touch of the paranormal.

MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE CHERRY AND ALBRIGHT...From The Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart, a Rashomon-styled Christmas mystery starring two of her best-selling heroines. While Cherry Tucker suffers from flu-induced visions of murder, Maizie Albright's on the hunt for a missing granddaughter whose criminal stockings have long been filled with coal.“It was fun watching Maize and Cherry do what they do best, helping each other, indirectly, along the way in this engagingly entertaining drama. I look forward to more adventures together or separately with these lovable characters.” — Dru Ann Love, Agatha, Anthony, and MWA Raven award-winning author and blogger of Dru's Book MusingWhen Halo, Georgia's most notorious artist, Cherry Tucker, thinks she sees a crime through her bedroom window, her feverish claims are ignored by her family. Trapped in bed, influenza is the least of her problems. Deputy Luke Harper can't be found. She can’t tell fevered dream from reality. And a very bad Santa knows Cherry’s spotted his Christmas killing. It's going to take a Christmas miracle for Cherry to recover.Meanwhile, ex-celebrity and #WannabeDetective Maizie Albright’s determined to help an elderly woman find her missing granddaughter despite her private investigator boss (and not-so-secret crush) Wyatt Nash’s claims that the grandmother’s annual plea is nothing but a dangerously wild goose chase. This holiday, Maizie’s search takes her away from her family and Nash to Halo, where a storm threatens her nerves and her quest. When a deviant Santa learns Maizie’s looking for the granddaughter, he puts Maizie on his naughty list. This Santa get his holly jollies from murder.A VIEW TO A CHILL, by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart, is the fourth book in the highly rated Maizie Albright Star Detective romantic comedy mystery series and the ninth book in the award-winning Cherry Tucker Southern humorous mystery series. If you like quirky characters, fast-paced comic capers, witty dialogue, and a twist of romance, then you’ll love these engaging series. “If you love southern settings with plenty of sweet tea and eccentric characters, the meetup of these two heroines is epic. Not only did I race through the pages, but I immediately headed over to Amazon to download the first book in the series.” — Barb Taub, humor writer and author of the Null City series“I love the characters Cherry Tucker and Maizie Albright and this mystery brings the two of them together in the same book. Everything I love about both series is here.” — Michelle, Michelle’s Romantic Tangle"Laughs and reflections on life and the holidays. Well-written. Although pulling the main characters from two series, this is easily read as a stand-alone mystery.” — Christa Nardi, Christa Reads and WritesFirst published in The Wall Street Journal bestseller, The 12 Slays of Christmas.Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, small-town humor, Southern humor, comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Christmas, small town and rural.Books in the Cherry Tucker Mystery series:A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCHPORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUYSTILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEWHIJACK IN ABSTRACTDEATH IN PERSPECTIVETHE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPETHE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE A COMPOSITION IN MURDERA VIEW TO A CHILLA MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLEBooks in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series:15 MINUTES16 MILLIMETERSNC-17A VIEW TO A CHILL17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE18 CALIBER18 1/2 DISGUISES19 CRIMINALS20 CARATS21 GUNS

Fiendishly clever and highly addictive.' Ian MooreThe perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives – Agatha Christie meets Murdle?. 12 murderous mysteries to read.20 perplexing puzzles to solve.1 mystifying murder to unravel…Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed.They have been instructed to bring a “festive mystery story” to share.But all you need is a pencil.Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins.Though you’ll need to keep your wits about you – for among those present is Edward’s killer…Can you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again?Agatha Christie meets Murdle with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas.Perfect for fans of BBC's Ludwig, Robert Thorogood and Alexandra Benedict.Praise for The Twelve Murders of Christmas:'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive reading. Perfect for a quiet Christmas corner by the fire.' Ian Moore, author of Death & Croissants'An inventive combination of gripping read and fiendish puzzles. If you liked BBC's Ludwig, you'll love this.' Paddy Duffy, panellist on Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz'Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn – it's Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of Murder in Tinsel Town'Such a treat – fiendishly clever murder mysteries along with puzzles that will keep you guessing for ages … I can’t think of a better present for everyone you know. Just remember to keep a copy for yourself.' Amanda Lees, author of The Dictionary of Crime'Very, very clever and like nothing I've ever read before,' Alex Pine, author of The Killer in the Cold'A perfect stocking filler this Christmas for anyone who enjoys a good yarn and is an enthusiastic puzzler.' Liz Fielding, author of Murder Under the Mistletoe'Utterly addictive – never has the phrase "one more chapter before bed" been so literarily appropriate.' G.D. Wright, author of Into the Storm'A totally unique book, combining great murder mysteries with proper brain-teasers. I loved it, and I'm sure other puzzle fans will too.' Antony Johnston, author of The Dog Sitter DetectiveMystery lovers and puzzle fanatics can't get enough of The Twelve Murders of Christmas:'Challenging and fun. It's a joyful book and an ideal gift or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.' Netgalley review'Engrossing and enjoyable throughout, with surprises and a brilliantly done build up.' Netgalley review'An enthralling blend of classic mystery and challenging puzzles that will delight fans of both genres.' Netgalley review

Freshly baked baguettes, a moonlit walk beneath the twinkling lights of the Eiffel tower, sunset over the rooftops… and oh là là! A murder in the French capital? This is one for Kitty Underhay!Paris, 1937. Kitty Underhay, with a croissant in hand and her handsome husband Matt by her side, is soaking up the delightfully Parisian charms of the French capital. Kitty is full of joie de vivre, but the afternoon takes a very sour turn when she stumbles across the body of a beautiful young woman, Simone Belliste, murdered in broad daylight.Kitty and Matt are determined to work out who could be behind her death. A pair of scissors found at the scene points them towards the killer, but Simone had many admirers and everyone has a motive. With Kitty’s grandmother worried for her old friend Eliza De Tourner, whose son the police have identified as a suspect, any accusation could easily turn out to be a faux pas and they must tread carefully. Could it be the wealthy older Englishman who had been wooing Simone? One of her glamorous friends? Or her jealous younger sister?But just as Kitty and Matt are jotting down their list of suspects, they receive a call: Simone’s sister Nathalie has been hurt at home, with valuable possessions stolen from her apartment. Can they unravel the secrets surrounding the two sisters? Or will their involvement in the case mean they’ll be next in line…?With a murderer in their midst, can the team of two find the killer before it’s adieu for both of them? Or will this Parisian sojourn be their last?Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this utterly charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans! What readers are saying about Murder in Paris:‘Perfection!... Gasp!!! Kitty and Matt are back in the game!... I loved… Secrets within secrets! Oh boy!... Takes first place on my shelf! Bravo!!!... I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE THIS IN MY LIFE! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Iread it in one sitting… A perfectbook to curl up with at the end of a day.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????????‘A dream…! Plenty of red herrings, plenty of good suspects and twists and turns…’ Goodreads reviewer‘Addicted to this’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘My favourite… Wonderful’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Brilliant… Recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????????‘Fun!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Wonderful’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I loved. Awesome…’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????