A glimpse of a quickly melting corpse at the foot of a volcano has amateur sleuth and food enthusiast Valerie Corbin shocked. But how can she investigate a murder, when there's no evidence the victim ever existed?The first Orchid Isle cozy mystery, set in tropical Hilo, Hawai'i, introduces a fun and feisty LGBTQ+ couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions!Retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have come to the Big Island of Hawai'i to treat themselves to a well-earned tropical vacation. After the recent loss of her brother, Valerie is in sore need of a distraction from her troubles and is looking forward to enjoying the delicious food and vibrant culture the state has to offer.Early one morning, the couple and their friend - tattooed local boy, Isaac - set out to see an active lava flow, and Valerie is mesmerized by the shape-shifting mass of orange and red creeping over the field of black rock. Spying a boot in the distance, she strides off alone, pondering how it could have gotten there, only to realize to her horror that the boot is still attached to a leg - a leg which is slowly being engulfed by the hot lava.Valerie's convinced a murder has been committed - but as she's the only witness to the now-vanished corpse, who's going to believe her?Determined to prove what she saw, and get justice for the unknown victim, Valerie launches her own investigation. But, thrown into a Hawaiian culture far from the luaus and tiki bars of glossy tourist magazines, she soon begins to fear she may be the next one to end up entombed in shiny black rock . . .The amiable characters, stunning backdrop and culinary delights make this the perfect cozy of fans who enjoy a tropical vacation with a twisty murder mystery and compelling Hawai'ian culture - paired with an added bonus of recipes of local Hawai'ian dishes!

Charlene Morris knew Salem, Massachusetts had a spooky reputation. But when she decided to open her B&B there, she expected guests—not ghosts… A grieving young widow, Charlene needed a new start—so she bought a historic mansion, sight unseen, and drove from Chicago to New England to start turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. On her first night in the house, she awakens to find a handsome man with startling blue eyes in her bedroom. Terror turns to utter disbelief when he politely introduces himself as Jack Strathmore—and explains that he used to live here—when he was alive. He firmly believes that someone pushed him down the stairs three years ago, and he won’t be able to leave until someone figures out who. If Charlene wants to get her business up and running in time for the Halloween tourist rush, and get this haunting houseguest out of the way, she’ll have to investigate. Though truth be told, this ghost is starting to grow on her . . .

All I wanted was a hot shower to start my day. Instead, I found my landlady stone-cold dead on the hallway floor.Things spiral downhill fast. First, a drop-dead gorgeous cop accuses me of murder. Next, I’m 'recruited' by a secret organization run by a snarky, talking cat named Mr. Fluffikins. It turns out Mrs. Haberdash was the Town Witch, and her magic is up for grabs. Since I was the one who stumbled over body, the Paranormal Temp Agency decides I’m the perfect replacement.Now I must learn magic overnight, catch a killer, and keep my boss from coughing up a hairball on my favorite rug. I’m totally unqualified, completely terrified, and entirely out of options. If I fail, the town is doomed. If I succeed? I might just survive my first day on the job.Witch for Hire is the first book in the Paranormal Temp Agency series, a witty, fast-paced cozy mystery perfect for readers who love snarky heroines and magical mayhem.If you love: Snarky Talking Cat Paranormal Temp Agency Grumpy Hot Cop Fish Out of Water Cozy Murder Mystery? Accidental Witch ? Quirky Small Town...then click to buy Witch for Hire and clock in for the wildest temp job in history!

National bestselling author Rosie Genova reprises her tasty Italian Kitchen Mysteries for a new audience!New Jersey’s Star-Ledger calls Murder and Marinara “a saucy debut”!Included in Suspense Magazine’s BEST COZIES and a Daphne Award finalistAuthor Victoria Rienzi takes a break from writing murder mysteries—only to find herself caught in the middle of a real one…Victoria heads back to the Jersey shore to explore her family’s roots and the specialty Italian cuisine their restaurant, the Casa Lido, is famous for. But she barely hits town before she finds that Oceanside Park is abuzz about a reality show slated to film on its beach. Not everyone in the cozy seaside town is happy with the news, and Victoria’s family is leading the protest.But when the show’s brash producer winds up face down in the tomato garden after eating at the restaurant, things look bleak for the Rienzi clan—and Victoria finds herself in some hot pasta water. She served the dead man his last meal, her ex-boyfriend prepared it, and now the Casa Lido is on the verge of closing. Adding to her troubles is a nosy journalist, a determined prosecutor, and a plateful of suspects, all spelling a recipe for disaster. That’s when her formidable nonna gives her a new job: solve the murder before the summer season starts and save the Casa Lido.With her deadline only days away, this saucy sleuth jumps into action—but can Victoria serve up the culprit before it’s too late?Recipes Included!This is a new edition of a book previously published by Penguin Random House under the same title. Its contents have been slightly updated, but the story, setting, and characters remain the same.Editorial Reviews“Loved it! I only wish I could have read it while sitting on a boardwalk somewhere drinking espresso.”—USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen“A saucy debut…. The crime wraps up logically and the characters are likeable…. I could easily see reading another in the series, preferably in a beach chair down the Shore.”—The Star-Ledger“The tastiest item on the menu with colorful characters, a sharp plot, and a fabulous Jersey setting. I enjoyed every bite.”—New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay“Rosie Genova dishes up one delicious mystery in Murder and Marinara—leaving me hungry for a second helping!”—Loretta Marion, award-winning author of the Haunted Bluffs Mysteries“Characters that bounce right off the page…. The Jersey tone is captured very well here, and the family and assorted friends sound like real people.”—The East Bay Times“Rosie Genova’s Murder and Marinara has all the ingredients for a delicious mystery! A whodunit-writer heroine, shady reality TV celebrities, and a body at the Jersey Shore family restaurant—not to mention a pot of Nonna’s Sunday sauce. A winning recipe!” —Traci Andrighetti, author of the Franki Amato Mysteries“I started reading and I didn’t want to stop!”—Livia J. Washburn, author of the Fresh Baked Mysteries“Full of tasty descriptions of Italian food and featuring a likable protagonist, this debut series has all of the elements for a recipe of a successful cozy mystery. The plot is engaging and the writing fast-paced and fun.” — King’s River Life Magazine“Beautifully written and fast-paced. Kept me guessing, incorrectly, until the end. Well played, Ms. Genova!”—Lorrie Thomson, award-winning author of Equilibrium"An intriguing mystery with authentic Italian flair."—Cozy Up with Kathy

When a murder mystery-themed fashion show is struck by a real murder, there are enough suspects to line the runwayBridal boutique owner and cozy mystery writer Maddie Bell and her daughter, Jenna, are hard at work planning Hemlock, North Carolina’s, annual 4th of July charity fashion show. When the show’s hometown star, bestselling mystery author Kellen Corsi, turns up dead, the mother-daughter pair find themselves playing detective...again.Kellen’s death, which has been staged to mimic a murder from the book that launched her career, leaves the whole town reeling. The violence feels shockingly personal—Kellen was a founding member of the local writing group, Hemlock Homicide Heroines, before success swept her away to the big city.Soon, it becomes clear not everyone was thrilled with Kellen’s success. As suspects multiply faster than designer knockoffs, Maddie and Jenna are determined to figure out who was resentful enough to kill over it.

2026 LEFTY AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST HUMOROUS MYSTERYMAYHEM, MERRIMENT AND MURDER ABOUND!At the bustling Renaissance Faire, where knights joust and jesters entertain, the last thing anyone expects is murder. When Sierra Sullivan agrees to perform as a lady-in-waiting, she never imagined that finding a dead body would be part of the job description.Having one murder investigation under her belt, Sierra doesn’t hesitate to help her good friend who is suspected of killing the woman playing Queen Elizabeth.Amidst swashbuckling pirates, dashing lords, saucy wenches, and an intimidating tarot reader, Sierra must unravel a tangled web of lies hidden beneath the lively façade of the faire. As she digs deeper, it soon becomes difficult to find anyone who didn’t want to kill the queen!Can Sierra uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? In this delightful cozy mystery, love and laughter intertwine with danger, proving that in the world of the Renaissance Faire, not everything is as it seems.“Knights and pirates, jesters and ladies-in-waiting—which elaborate Renaissance Faire costume hides a killer? Sierra Sullivan, entertainer turned amateur sleuth, knows just how to coax clues from a bevy of intriguing characters in All’s Faire in Love and Murder. But Sierra also excels at becoming a killer’s target. Rest assured, author Cindy Sample always has an ingenious get-out-of-danger card ready for her 49-year-old heroine to play. This mystery’s winning hand also includes ample laughs and romance.”Linda Lovely, author of the HOA Mysteries“Sample knows exactly how to please mystery readers. Quirky characters in a unique place we might not know about plus a puzzle to solve all wrapped up in that patented Sample humor that never fails to bring a smile to our faces. All’s Faire has it all.”Eileen Rendahl, award-winning author “Middle-aged entertainer Sierra Sullivan didn’t expect her Renaissance Faire gig to turn deadly. But when it does, she can’t resist trying to track down the killer. Filled with laugh-out-loud antics, plot twists, and Faire flair, this is the perfect cozy for fans of quirky whodunits and Renaissance revelry.”Charlotte Stuart, award-winning author of humorous and deadly serious mysteries.“Knights, pirates, pomp and pageantry provide the perfect backdrop for murder. Cindy Sample delivers another solid humorous mystery in All’s Faire in Love and Murder, Book 2 of the Spindrift Cove Mystery series. This time, retired cruise ship director, Sierra Sullivan, is employed at the local Renaissance Faire. Whether she’s being whisked away by a handsome pirate, or stumbling over a body impaled by a sword, Sierra’s antics will leave you chuckling as you cheer her on to help solve another murder. After all, her detective daughter is pregnant and needs all the help she can get, providing the perfect excuse for Sierra to go sleuthing.”Karen A. Phillips, author of the Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery series