Who killed the strange man staying at the Roarke and Daughters Inn? At a masquerade ball to raise money for renovations to the Memorial Library, Kellan finds a dead body dressed in a Dr. Evil costume. Soon after, a stalker targets school president Ursula. With a special flower exhibit in town and the arrival of strange letters, Kellan can't decide which mystery in his life should take priority. Every lead seems to trace back to the Stoddards: a new family who recently moved in. What Kellan doesn't know is that the biggest mystery of all has yet to be exposed. Praise: ????? - "A story with remarkable characters and irresistible charm." ????? - "The characters are dynamic and memorable. The dialogue is snappy and witty. An excellent read."

The third charming instalment in the page-turning cosy mystery series from MILLION COPY bestseller Fiona Walker, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janet Evanovich and Rev. Richard Coles! ???? Matchmaking has never been so murderous… Juno is feeling ready – at last – to start dating again, after losing her husband some years ago. She is sure she can make time from being a Village Detective, indeed it might help distract her from her crush on hunky (but far-too-young!) pub landlord – Mil. So she’s signed up to an exclusive new dating app and cannot wait. But when one of the founding investors in that same dating app drops dead in front of fellow Village Detective Phoebe in a nearby hotel – and then a second investor is found hanging in the local cricket pavilion just days later – Juno knows she’ll have to put her love life on hold. Teaming up once more with Phoebe, Felix and Mil… the Village Detectives are back. And this time Juno – who’d thought she was getting under the covers with a new lover – is going undercover to catch a killer… Wickedly funny cozy crime, from million-copy bestselling author Fiona Walker! Fans of The Thursday Murder Club and A Death on Location will love the Village Detectives! Readers love The Village Detective series: Engrossing … Reminds me of a cross between the Agatha Raisin TV series and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum books , both of which I love. This is the perfect, lighthearted summer read for anyone looking for some fun escapism .’ Reader Review ????? ‘A crossover between a witty romcom and a cosy crime .’ Reader Review ????? ‘ I woke up early to read it and I struggled to put it down. The best book I’ve read this year. The characters were great, I got really invested in them and the storyline was gripping . Please write more!’ Reader Review ????? ‘ An outstanding cozy mystery based in the idyllic village of Inkbury, a beautiful location famous for its glittering river, unspoilt and clear… A briliant cozy that has the perfect balance of mystery and comedy, loved it! ’ Reader Review ????? ‘ A great cosy mystery! ’ Reader Review ????? ‘ Loved this! Very clever cosy with great, diverse characters … Thoroughly engaging, and very much looking forward to the next in the series .’ Reader Review ????? ‘ A delightfully cosy read, the main characters are fun and engaging . Having read the author’s back catalogue to be reunited with Juno, Phoebe and Felix is absolute fabulous! The mystery at the centre of the book foxed me until the very end and unfolded in a very natural way. I really hope there is more to come from the Village Detectives. An entertaining read! ’ Reader Review ?????

?????????? From USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain ?????????? The only thing harder than solving a murder...giving birth! A body has been dredged from the San Francisco Bay. Kate Connolly, pregnant and ready to pop, has reason to fear that the it may be her long-lost brother-in-law. When a private investigator begins nosing around, Kate decides on a new career path. Battling sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts, and breastfeeding mishaps, she muddles through her own murder investigation, ‘Mommy style’. To do: 1. Find Killer 2. Figure out hideous breast pump. 3. Avoid cranky cop. 4. Buy pink paper for the birth announcements. 5. FIND KILLER Bundle of Trouble is USA Today bestselling author Diana Orgain’s fun and witty debut cozy mystery novel, introducing female detective fans to their favorite multi-tasking, crime-fighting mom, Kate Connelly. Now with over 3,500 raving 5-star ratings, this fast-paced, addictive crime thriller launches the Maternal Instincts mystery series with a screaming start… or was that a tired, crabby baby wailing for a bottle? "Engaging…[A] charming debut thriller.”--Publishers Weekly "If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast-paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom, trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes)."--Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author Clean, family-oriented murder mystery novel - No graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: fast-paced, fun, humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / detective mystery MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES Bundle of Trouble (Book 1) Motherhood is Murder (Book 2) Formula for Murder (Book 3) Nursing a Grudge (Book 4) Pampered to Death (Book 5) Killer Cravings (Book 6) A Deathly Rattle (Book 7) Rockabye Murder (Book 8) Pram & Poison (Book 9) Lethal Lullaby (Book 10) Cereal Killer (Book 11) Double Trouble (Book 12) Murder Comes Crawling (Book 13) Dying for a Nap (Book 14) Scroll up and order now!

Claire Caldwell has finally found her footing. Six months after solving her first murder, she's turned Whispering Saguaro Ranch into a thriving animal sanctuary and embraced her ability to see the dead. But the desert has more secrets to reveal. When volunteers preparing for the Cactus Bloom Festival unearth human bones that have been hidden for thirty-five years, the whole town starts whispering about old scandals and vanished souls. Then one of the most powerful man in Perdido Springs turns up dead in his office, and everyone Claire knows had a reason to want him gone. The man who foreclosed on half the town... dead. The festival meant to save local businesses... in chaos. The ghosts in Claire's kitchen... warning her that death isn't finished yet. As Claire digs into both the old bones and the fresh corpse, she discovers the two deaths are connected by threads of family, loss, and long-buried grievances that someone would kill to keep hidden. With her fox, Rusty, bringing ominous warnings, the ghost of a long-dead librarian helping her research, and her relationship with Sam strained by family obligations, Claire must navigate a town full of desperate people harboring deadly secrets. In Perdido Springs, old wounds never heal... and some debts can only be paid in blood. Welcome back to the desert, where the past never stays buried.

A knead-to-know whodunit introducing a brand-new amateur sleuth and baking sensation… Jessica Askew, a whirlwind of flour and frosting, is used to facing heat in the kitchen. But when she returns to her quaint English hometown as part of a TV baking contest, she finds herself in a sticky situation. She can handle the singing cheesemonger, the local librarian’s gossipy daughters, and the parade of toddlers dressed as bees, but when her scheming Aunt Enriqueta steps on the scene, it's enough to make her want to throw in the tea towel. This rebel with a rolling pin is at odds with her family’s literary legacy. While they’ve built a world of books in the quaint village of Little Quillington, she’s chosen a different path and is proud of her passion. When Jessica's biggest baking rival turns up dead during the summer fête, suspicion swirls like powdered sugar. Jessica, armed with a sweet tooth and a sharp mind, is determined to clear her name. Can she turn this recipe for disaster into a showstopping success? Find out in And Then There Were Scones , book one of the new Parchment Paper Mysteries, perfect for fans of Agatha Frost, HY Hanna and Ellie Alexander. This clean read includes recipes for two traditional English bakes and features the antics of Matilda Swift's real-life cats, Madame Poirot and Miss Marple.

Sometimes good fortune brings along romance... and danger. After the sudden death of Mrs. York, Abby inherits a great deal of money and Ivy, her employee, receives the woman's house. This good fortune creates suspicion when the authorities determine Mrs. York was murdered. Ivy discovers several diaries in her new house, penned by Mrs. York, which expose secrets in the old woman's past. Will the diaries vindicate Abby and Ivy, or make matters worse? The ladies at the salon welcome a nail tech named Poppy, whose personality and wild clothing choices suit her name. But when something changes in Poppy's attitude, Abby must find the answer in order to bring peace back to her salon. Complicating Abby's life further is ex-boyfriend Jack. Now a lieutenant at the Daytona Beach Police Department, his investigation into Mrs. York's murder makes life uncomfortable for Abby. But then, after Abby is attacked, Jack begins displaying a gentler side uncharacteristic of his former self that Abby remembers all too well. Is this a new Jack, or is this change just an act? The second book in the Daytona Beach Mysteries series by Janie Owens, THE PALMETTO DIARIES is a story about secrets, greed, and love.