Welcome back to the tiny Highland village of Locharran, where Ally McKinley – guesthouse owner and accidental detective – is about to stumble upon another dead body… and her next case.When Ally McKinley hears that well-known novelist Jodi Jones is going to host a writers’ retreat at the hotel just down the road, she’s delighted to offer rooms at her little guesthouse for some of the attendees. Ally is thrilled to join the group for one of their first sessions – but the retreat has barely begun before she finds the famous writer strangled in the ladies’ bathroom!The cake tin and teapot come out at the little guesthouse in the Highlands as Ally begins to question her bookish guests. Accusations of plagiarism and infidelity start flying and it’s clear that more than one of the retreat attendees had a grudge against Jodi. But could any of them have resorted to murder?When Ally discovers a diary in Jodi’s bedroom at the guesthouse with several pages ripped out of it, she thinks she’s close to cracking the case. But the plot thickens when another of the aspiring writers is found dead, only hours after she said she knew the identity of Jodi’s killer.Not only is the murderer still in Locharran, they’re desperate to stop Ally getting to the truth. With her faithful puppy Flora by her side, can Ally unravel the clues and solve the mystery before she’s written out of the story for good?A totally gripping and bookish cozy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands from bestselling author Dee MacDonald. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase.Readers are loving A Very Bookish Murder:‘Absolutely addictive... Just absolutely brilliant!!... Fantastic… Clear your schedules as once you've picked this up you won't be able to put it down!! I absolutely devoured it in one sitting…100% addictive!!... An absolutely compelling, addictive and page-turning cosy mystery… perfect to read in front of the fire… a fantastic addition to this fantastic series!!!’ bookwormwhitlock86, ?????‘Definitely merits more than 5 stars… one of my favourite reads of the year so far!... Laugh out loud… just brilliant. I'm looking forward to book four already.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I LOVE Ally McKinley!... Felt like a warm hot toddy for the soul and took me back to my time in Scotland… I can’t wait for the next book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I was hooked from the start, right to the end… Excellent… Perfect.’ Mostly Murder, ?????‘I feel like I’m right there in the Scottish Highlands... I slipped right back into their world and didn’t want to leave… Warm, charming, and hard to put down… an absolute must.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I adore everything about this… every single twist and turn… I don’t think you can get much cozier than this.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely delightful!… Such a gripping cozy mystery… my new favorite author for cozy mysteries!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘Oh my goodness… absolutely captivating! Filled with twists and turns… kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end… I highly recommend it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????

Some homecomings are murder.After her marriage falls apart, Molly McGuire escapes to her family's home in Ireland, seeking comfort and a fresh start. Instead, she finds her childhood nemesis Margery Denton—now dating her brother Dillon and making his life miserable.When Margery is found dead in the fountain at her parents' manor house during their annual summer gala, both Molly and Dillon become prime suspects. With Detective Liam Fitzgerald warning her to stay out of it and her family's reputation on the line, Molly has no choice but to investigate.But in a tight-knit Irish village where everyone knows everyone's business and grudges run as deep as family roots, asking questions is dangerous. As Molly digs into Margery's secrets, she uncovers a web of lies—and discovers the real killer is still watching.Can Molly clear her brother's name before one of them ends up behind bars—or becomes the next victim?**REEDITED 2024**

Sixty year old Kay Carrera has a new job doing internet research, but underneath her capable demeanor she’s struggling with the recent death of her husband, money troubles, and better eye sight than she’s ever had before. And when Kay stumbles upon a murder, she finds new purpose in solving the crimes that rock her small town.The Tell All - The town party planner has a secret, and it'll be the death of her.Junkyard Man - Kay finds the eccentric recluse across the street murdered and herself in the middle of the investigation.Antique Secrets - When an auction antique comes with a troubled ghost, Kay digs into the past and uncovers a whole host of secrets.

Amy’s getting married! Yes, that’s right, after all this time, Amy is getting married. But wait…which Amy? Is it Amy Simms or that other Amy? You know the one I mean, Amy-the-ex, Amy Harlan, as in ex-wife of Derek Harlan who himself is currently Amy Simms’ boyfriend? Wedding bells are ringing and necks are being wrung. Ouch, that’s a bad pun, I know. And it just might end up being a bad day for a wedding. Sorry, Billy, but that’s no Idol threat. Amy’s life is about to change forever and there just might be some till-death-do-us-parting when this pair of lovebirds goes to tie the knot at the altar of love and end up altering their own lives forever. Egrets, I’ve had a few…

Winner of the 2025 Silver Falchion Award for Best ComedyMagazine crafts editor Anastasia Pollack may finally be able to pay off the remaining debt she found herself saddled with when her duplicitous first husband dropped dead in a Las Vegas casino. But as Anastasia has discovered, nothing in her life is ever straightforward. Strings are always attached. Thanks to the success of an unauthorized true crime podcast, a television production company wants to option her life—warts and all—as a reluctant amateur sleuth.Is such exposure worth a clean financial slate? Anastasia isn’t sure, but at the same time, rumors are flying about layoffs at the office. Whether she wants national exposure or not, Anastasia may be forced to sign on the dotted line to keep from standing in the unemployment line. But the dead bodies keep coming, and they’re not in the script.Craft tips included.

Small-town crimes? Sheepdog sleuth? Quirky humor? This boxed set has it all.When a daring dog rescue leaves Ivy Galloway with a concussion, she flees to her hometown to open an inn on a quaint hobby farm. But her fresh start goes sideways fast when a brilliant border collie named Keats sniffs out a body in the rye field.That’s just the beginning.With a canine sidekick digging up clues and her own talent for coaxing secrets out of suspects, this former HR exec finds herself chasing down killers, wrangling feisty livestock, and navigating life in a town where everyone knows your business… and your alibi.From sabotaged celebrations to century-old scandals, Clover Grove isn’t short on drama. Good thing Ivy has backup from a fearless cat-dog duo, loyal friends and family, and a ruggedly handsome police chief who wants her to stay out of his investigations.If you enjoy clean cozy mysteries with quirky animals, small-town secrets, and characters who feel like friends, this series is perfect for your next binge. Start the adventure with this special collection featuring the first three full-length books in the Bought-the-Farm series: Dogcatcher in the Rye, Dark Side of the Moo, and A Streak of Bad Cluck.Grab some peach pie, settle in, and enjoy the chaos.