An alligator. A missing man. A murder that won’t stay buried. In the sleepy panhandle of Florida, Benjamin “Elmo” Simpson has carved out a comfortable niche as the go-to wild animal removal specialist. Life is sweet until a peculiar service request takes him to a local condo and an unexpected scene. Retired lawyer Fran Cohen is missing and in his apartment is a well-fed alligator that appears to have enjoyed a nice breakfast with…or rather, of …Fran. All evidence points toward murder, and local alligator farmer, Waldo “Rambo” Quigley has the motive and the means. When Rambo pleads for help to clear his name, old debts and a history of friendship leave Elmo no choice but to investigate. With his girlfriend, Nicola, by his side, and Rambo’s freedom on the line, Elmo’s on the hunt for the real killer, but don’t panic…Elmo’s got a plan…sort of. Maybe. Reptilian clues lead to unexpected allies, and the call of danger is addictive. Can Elmo uncover the identity of Fran’s killer before becoming the next victim, removed from the scene like an unwanted pest? Readers Love: Animal expert amateur sleuth Florida panhandle setting Small-town murder mystery Humor-forward cozy Twisty but clean whodunit

Love, blackmail, murder, and intrigue are blended like a complex full-bodied wine in the seventh Wine Country Mystery, "a sparkling and heady whodunit" (Richmond Times-Dispatch).Winter has come to the Montgomery Estate Vineyard in Atoka, Virginia. Lucie Montgomery and winemaker Quinn Santori have decided to make champagne, a first for the vineyard.But then Gino Tomassi, Quinn's uncle, turns up on their doorstep one afternoon, demanding help in solving the mystery of what happened to Zara Tomassi, the first wife of his grandfather, who died in a San Francisco hotel in 1923 under suspicious circumstances. And it seems there's no coincidence that her death came the day after President Warren Harding passed away in that same hotel. Gino needs answers before his blackmailer takes him for all he's worth—or exposes an explosive family secret.Lucie searches for what happened almost a hundred years ago as she delves into Prohibition-era Washington, D.C.—a town of bootlegging and duplicity, jazz clubs and speakeasies. But then the investigation turns deadly, threatening Lucie, her relationship with Quinn, and the vineyard, as they realize someone is still out there nearly a century later who will go to any lengths to keep the truth about Zara's death a buried secret."Charming, funny . . . a superior cozy." ?USA Today

A bowl of chowder is a Maine food writer’s last meal in this “delicious and satisfying” mystery (Carolyn Hart, New York Times-bestselling author of the Death on Demand series). Single mom Hayley Powell is barely keeping her leaking roof over her head in Bar Harbor, Maine, when her boss at the Island Times gives her a new assignment—taking over the paper’s food column. Hayley’s not sure she has the chops—she’s an office manager, not a writer, even if her friends clamor for her mouth-watering potluck dishes. But the extra income is tempting, and Hayley’s chatty first column is suddenly on everyone's menu—with one exception. When rival food writer Karen Appelbaum is found dead facedown in a bowl of Hayley’s creamy clam chowder, all signs point to Hayley. To clear her name, she’ll have to enlist some help, including her BFFs, a perpetually pregnant lobster woman, and a glamorous real estate agent. As she whips up a list of suspects, Hayley discovers a juicy secret about the victim—and finds herself in a dangerous mix with a cold-blooded killer. Includes seven delectable recipes from Hayley’s kitchen! “What a delicious debut mystery!” —Laura Levine, author of Death of a Gigolo “I ate up in one sitting.” —Isis Crawford, author of A Catered Book Club Murder “Sleuth Hayley Powell slides down as easily as one of her Lemon Drop Martinis (recipe included) and readers will be calling for a second round from author Lee Hollis.” —Leslie Meier, New York Times-bestselling author of Christmas Card Murder

Maggie Watson inherits an historic Maine manor, a treasure-filled antiques shop, and a decades-old family mystery with deadly implications.A new chapter in Maggie Watson’s life begins unexpectedly when she inherits her aunt’s 19th-century Colonial Revival, Sedgwick Manor, and the adjacent Carriage House Antique Shop located in the charming seaside town of Somerset Harbor, Maine. Maggie always dreamed of owning an antique store and discovering the stories each item has to tell. But when she finds a recent photo of her aunt hidden in the backing of an old mirror, she discovers a story of mystery, danger, and the impossible. Standing beside her aunt in the recent photo is her uncle . . . a man who died twenty years ago.With the help of the ladies in the historical society and James Bennett, a historic preservationist and handsome bachelor, Maggie uncovers shocking secrets about her aunt’s final months and her uncle’s past. Maggie soon realizes the mystery is more serious than she first thought—deadly serious. Will Maggie be able to make sense of the clues before it’s too late?This clever whodunit from Annie’s Antique Shop Mysteries series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, antiques, New England, and female friendships.

Knowing the truth……is sometimes worse than believing the lie.Especially when murder is involved.When Nicole’s uncle dies and she inherits his maple syrup farm, she thinks it’s time to leave her career as a criminal defense attorney behind for a life that allows her to stay far away from murderers and liars.For half a day at least.Her uncle’s suicide looks like it wasn’t a suicide at all.The local police chief doesn’t want to reopen the case. Murder’s bad for business in a tourist town, after all. The handsome county medical examiner—who’s exactly her type and all wrong for her—is willing to help. But that means returning to the world of justice that Nicole hoped to leave behind forever.When the truth’s a sticky thing, it’s hard to know what’s worth risking your life for.If you enjoy small-town settings, quirky characters, and a touch of romance, then you'll love this sweet, clean cozy mystery. The Maple Syrup Mysteries is a complete series, so you won't have to wait to find out what happens next!**Mystery/Cozy Gold Medalist in the 2018 IPPY Awards****Grand Prize Winner of the 2018 Writer's Digest Ebook Awards**Get it now!

She's a reluctant psychic. He's a sarcastic, formerly deceased dachshund. Together, they solve murders.Janelle Brighton's psychic gifts are more nuisance than talent. After 15 years of running from her powers and her family's tangled legacy, she comes home to Wyldwood Springs for a fresh start. She's barely signed the lease on a haunted storefront when a body turns up out back. Guess who's getting framed?Her mother is missing, the family ghost has amnesia, and the town's most powerful warlock wants her gone. Luckily, Janelle has support. Sassy sidekick Mr. Bixby crossed back from the dead because he believes in her, even when she doesn't.You Can't Always Get What You Haunt features a scene-stealing dachshund with plenty of opinions, a heroine finding her power (and her people), ghost dogs waiting to be rescued, and small-town secrets served with witty banter and zero gore. It's Book 1 of the Mystic Mutt Mysteries, a COMPLETE 8-book series. Binge it start to finish with no waiting!