"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)

DEATH AND A DOG (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 2) is book two in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace.

Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire.

Spring is in the air. With last month’s murder mystery behind her, a new best friend in her English shepherd, and a budding relationship with the chef across the street, it seems like everything’s finally settling into place. Lacey is so excited for her first major auction, especially when a valuable, mystery artifact enters her catalogue.

All seems to go without a hitch, until two mysterious bidders arrive from out of town—and one of them winds up dead.

With the small village plunged into chaos, and with the reputation of her business at stake, can Lacey and her trusty dog partner solve the crime and restore her name?

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Divorced. Broke. But not too old for good hex.Torie Bliss never imagined she’d spend her fortieth birthday dodging creditors and losing her home. She definitely didn’t expect to learn she was descended from a long line of witches.But when her husband disappears with all their money—and a woman half her age—she has no choice but to retreat to the last place she ever wanted to be: her estranged mother’s house in Singing Falls.Turns out, Singing Falls isn’t just a sleepy mountain town. It’s a hotspot for shifters, seers, and centuries-old spells. And apparently, midlife isn’t just for hot flashes—it’s when her family’s magic kicks in.When a supernatural killer sets their sights on the local shifters, Torie finds herself tangled in a deadly mystery with stakes higher than her overdue mortgage. If she can’t master her new powers fast, she could be the next body on the ground.Good thing she’s got a pair of magical misfit besties—and a whole lot of hex to give.Welcome to Hex After Forty—a paranormal women’s urban fantasy brimming with fierce female friendships, fast-paced spells, and midlife mayhem.______________________________________________Praise for the Singing Falls Witches series:? ? ? ? ? "Surprise—you’re a witch!"? ? ? ? ? "Magic, happiness, sadness, friendship and family—this book has it all!"? ? ? ? ? "Love that it has older women having adventure and finding romance. And of course witches, werewolves, shifters & others wrapped up in a great story."? ? ? ? ? "Finding a book with a strong and realistic 40+ main character in today's world is not easy... I totally recommend this book!"? ? ? ? ? "It's rare to shed actual tears when reading fiction but these characters were so rich and alive, I couldn't help but feel their sadness, joy, and laugh alongside them."? ? ? ? ? "After reading so many books about murder and mayhem, this was a very good read. Interesting plot, great characters, and novel setting."? ? ? ? ? "Midlife heroes! Great to see us more mature ladies portrayed as the heroes we are."? ? ? ? ? "Love books that have heroines that are more mature and not absolutely perfect. This was a sweet fantasy book with a mystery... hope there is more!"? ? ? ? ? "This is a fun story of witches, shifters, and vampires—oh my."? ? ? ? ? "A fantastic and engaging story. Very unusual fantasy and great characters."

Join Stormy the Cat Along With Christie Jamieson and Quinn Armstrong on Their First Three Mysteries in Vancouver, British ColumbiaStormy the Cat has a secret . . .BOOK 1: The Cat Came Back - Young mother Christy Jamieson just learned her husband, Frank, embezzled his trust fund, sold their Vancouver mansion, and ran off with a socialite. Worse, Frank's trustees are telling Christy to let them handle it. But they aren't doing anything, and Frank's enemies are coming after her and her daughter. Desperate to find Frank and fend off his enemies, Christy asks Quinn for help. His price: the dirt on Frank. But the closer Christy and Quinn get to the dangerous truth, the more convinced they become that only the one who knows where Frank is at, is Stormy the Cat.BOOK 2: The Cat's Paw - Christy Jamieson has just confronted the person who murdered her husband Frank, when Frank's wealthy Aunt Ellen arrives unexpectedly, suitcase in-hand. Ellen's home has become a crime scene and she intends to stay with Christy. No one is happy, but the most furious member of the Jamieson household is Stormy the Cat. Wanting the woman out of her hair, Christy investigates with journalist-friend Quinn, only to discover the body on Aunt Ellen's terrace was the woman who alibied the person complicit in Frank's murder. But the deeper Christy and Quinn dig into the connection between the dead woman and Aunt Ellen, the clearer it becomes that the only one who can unravel the truth is Stormy the Cat.BOOK 3: Cat Got Your Tongue - When the rock concert Christy and Quinn are enjoying ends in a murder, the sleuthing couple are pulled into the case. Hot on the trail of a primary suspect, they discover the band's manager has also been found dead. Are the two murders connected, or are there two killers? Unfortunately, the only eye-witness--Stormy the Cat--is holding his tongue.Publisher Note: The 9 Lives Cozy Mysteries, while containing some mild profanity, will be enjoyed by readers of clean and wholesome cozy mysteries. Cat lovers and those fond of all things feline, as well as readers of Amanda Lee, Denise Grover Swank, Rita Mae Brown's Sneaky Pie Brown Mysteries and Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey Mysteries will not want to miss this series.The 9 Lives Cozy MysteriesThe Cat Came BackThe Cat's PawCat Got Your TongueLet Sleeping Cats LieCat Among the FishesCat in the LimelightFleece the CatAbout The Author: Louise Clark has been the adopted mom of a number of cats with big personalities. The feline who inspired Stormy, the cat in the 9 Lives books, dominated her household for twenty loving years. During that time, he created a family pecking order that left Louise on top and her youngest child on the bottom (just below the guinea pig), regularly tried to eat all his sister's food (he was a very large cat), and learned the joys of travel through a cross continent road trip.The 9 Lives Cozy Mystery Series—as well as the single title mystery, A Recipe For Trouble, are all set in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.

A Star Chef. A Cutthroat Competition. A Killer Hiding in Plain Sight.Celebrity chef Lyra St. Claire is used to pressure. Cameras, critics, impossible deadlines. None of that scares her.Murder does.When Lyra arrives at a prestigious televised cooking competition, she expects bruised egos, kitchen disasters, and maybe a little sabotage. What she doesn’t expect is her agent vanishing without a trace, or a fellow contestant turning up dead.Now the competition is heating up in all the wrong ways.With paparazzi circling, rival chefs hiding dangerous secrets, and suspicion falling on everyone involved, Lyra and her clever beagle, Cinnamon, must sniff out the truth before the killer serves up another victim. Because beneath the gourmet dishes and polished smiles, someone is playing a deadly game - and Lyra may be next on the menu.Packed with celebrity chef drama, delicious food, small-town charm, and a lovable crime-solving dog, this culinary cozy mystery is perfect for fans of fast-paced whodunits with humor and heart.Includes a recipe at the end of the book!BEAGLE DINER COZY MYSTERIESBook 1: Beagles Love Cupcake CrimesBook 2: Beagles Love Steak SecretsBook 3: Beagles Love Muffin But MurderBook 4: Beagles Love Layer Cake LiesBook 5: Beagles Love Vows and Villains - preorder now!C. A. Phipps is a USA Today bestselling cozy mystery author from beautiful New Zealand. When she’s not writing mysteries filled with food, fun, and furry friends, Cheryl enjoys baking, spending time with family, and searching for the perfect latte alongside her wonderful husband, "himself."

Let the Sonoma Witches cast their spell over you in the first three books in this enchanting paranormal mystery series.Dead Witch on a Bridge - Book 1Witch and ex-demon hunter Alma is drawn back into the world of magic to solve a murder mystery.Hex at a House Party - Book 2Alma needs to find a killer at a witch society house party before she’s the next victim.A Spell to Die For - Book 3Alma unmasks demons to uncover a secretive killer that threatens her supernatural town, her friends, and herself.* * *What readers are saying about the the Sonoma Witches mysteries:"Galway always delivers and this is no exception.""Captivating world building and a great story.""The perfect Mystery.""[S]mart, spunky heroine with more magical ability than she knows. I didn't guess The Who done it; lots of red herrings. I'm hooked...!""[T]his magical version of Sonoma is so fun to delve into.”

A compelling cozy murder mystery series with a female lead and a good romance• Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award• Winner of the Literary Titan Silver Book Award• Winner of the Indies Today 2021 Best Mystery AwardWHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE WAS TRYING TO KILL YOU AND YOU DIDN'T KNOW WHY?TEXAS DEAD is a gripping mystery novel set in Corpus Christi, Texas, where an out-of-place murder causes celebrity detective, Maxie Michaels, and partner Kobe Jameson to investigate. But each step unravels a deeper mystery and a larger threat until they realize their lives are endangered and a horrifying truth emerges from which they may not escape. This is a fast-paced, page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very end and leave you wanting more.READER PRAISE FOR "TEXAS DEAD""I found it to have suspense, mystery, humor, romance, charming and lovable characters, and a very real plot." ~Trudi LoPreto, Reader’s Favorite“Texas Dead is a foot-jammed-on-the-gas-pedal crime novel with a solid plot and stellar characters. Maxie is a terrific lead who is strong enough to take on bad guys yet soft enough to use ‘hun’ as a term of endearment. It’s the small little touches that Gensburger adds that truly make the characters jump off the pages. As for plotting, perfectly timed clues, leads, and suspects are revealed to readers seamlessly as the story current races forward to its comfortable conclusion."With twists, turns, and surprises galore, along with a few hearty laughs, Texas Dead is the perfect high-octane mystery." ~Steve Quade, Indies Today “Texas Dead by Willian Gensburger is an epic crime novel filled with suspense and murder and a tender, unexpected love story. Gensburger did an excellent job of developing the characters in this story…. What I liked most about this book was Maxie's character. The violent aspect of the story was not overdone. Typically, I am offended by all three; however, the few situations present in this book did not bother me. I recommend this book to adult readers who enjoy a good crime novel with some romance thrown in.” ~B. Creech, Online Book Club"The consistent, pleasant, fast-paced narrative in this book, is well used. Every character, has a moment of spotlight, no matter how brief, and the writer will allow us, to connect to them. Gensburger takes his time in telling this mystery and he makes our waiting worth the while. ~Julio Carlos, Scribble’s Worth Book Reviews.“Looking for a great summer read? Check out William Gensburger‘s new book, “Texas Dead”. It’s terrific-very clever and engaging.” ~Dan Ashley, ABC7 News, SF Bay Area“A fabulous page-turner. Fans of Marcia Miller’s ‘Sharon McCone’ series, and readers who enjoy Ray Bradbury’s style of writing, will most likely enjoy this book.” ~Jill Hedgecock, Book Reviewer, The Diablo Gazette newspaper, Concord, California.“Mystery & Crime lovers, I suggest you don't miss this one. I got hooked within the first few pages. There are more twists and turns than in a corkscrew right to the end.” ~JC Ryan bestselling author of the ‘Rex Dalton’ thriller series.“This is a fast-paced, exciting book that takes place in Corpus Christi, Texas. I really did enjoy this book. It has a solid mystery and a blooming romance. There is also comic snark between detectives Michaels and Jameson that breaks up the high drama of the story.” ~ Mollien Fote Osterman, book club reviewer