Designing spaces is her passion, but clearing her sister's name is her mission. Can Lady Beatrice outwit the formidable DCI Richard Fitzwilliam to solve the case, or will she become a royal embarrassment?DEATH AT FRANCIS COURT NOW CONFIRMED AS MURDER!Speculation is rife that the victim, estate manager Alex Sterling (44), was found by Lady Beatrice (35), the Countess of Rossex, niece of King James. Lady Beatrice, who has finally come out of hiding following her son’s departure to boarding school, has been managing the project to refurbish and redesign the Events Suite at Francis Court, alongside Perry Juke.Heading up the murder investigation is Detective Chief Inspector Richard Fitzwilliam. Rumour has it that he and Lady Beatrice have a fractious history…Awful man! How dare Fitzwilliam suggest Lady Beatrice’s sister is the number one suspect for Alex’s murder. It could be any one of the staff who were on-site that morning. Well, she’ll show Mr High and Mighty Fitzwilliam! With her attention to detail, her clever dog Daisy, Perry’s imagination, and his partner’s contacts at Fenshire CID, they’ll find the murderer before him. And then they’ll see who’ll look like a fool. Because it won’t be Lady Beatrice, will it?A page-turning, contemporary, clean, British cozy whodunnit with a hint of humour that you wouldn’t be able to put down."Richard Osman and MC Beaton fans are going to love Helen Golden’s Spruced Up for Murder. Irrepressible, hilarious, intriguing and full of mischief, mayhem and red herrings, cosy mystery fans will definitely want to add Helen Golden’s Spruced Up for Murder to their auto-buy list!" Bookish Jottings Blog

Paisley Sutton: single mom, salvage expert, and amateur sleuth in over her head.Paisley uncovers more than just antiques when she stumbles upon a body in an abandoned store. Unearthing a curious connection between a modern murder and the building's dark past, Paisley stitches together the pieces of a deadly mystery. But someone is determined to bury the evidence–and Paisley with it. Can she find the truth before she and her young son are history?Dive into Crossed by Death, the charming first installment in the Stitches in Crime series—where small-town secrets, clever sleuthing, and a touch of motherly instinct combine in a cozy mystery that will keep you turning pages until the very last stitch falls into place.___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Stitches in Crime series:? ? ? ? ? The stories are so fresh and keep you guessing.? ? ? ? ? A must read for moms, murder mystery fans and small town charm.? ? ? ? ? I loved this book. The main character was completely relatable.? ? ? ? ? Fun read and series!? ? ? ? ? I would recommend this book as it was refreshing.? ? ? ? ? Our hero is as loveable as any other, with a fresh twist.

‘Incredible… Fantastic… I truly couldn’t put it down… Kept me engaged until the very last page… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????There’s nothing quite like a night at the theatre. But Julia Bird wasn’t expecting the drama to include an onstage murder!At the end of Berrywick amateur theatre’s latest production, a shot rings out amongst the rapturous applause. When Julia Bird peeks through the curtain, she sees lead actor Graham is lying still on the stage, his co-star Oscar looking down at his prop gun in shock. But since nearly everyone in the village was helping with the play, anyone could have tampered with the props and set up the murder. Who made sure this was the final act for a beloved family man?When Graham’s weeping wife Jane is later seen kissing another man, Julia wonders if her grief was the performance of a lifetime. Or perhaps it was failed actor Hector, jealous of Graham’s leading man status, who cut the applause short?Then another member of the crew is found dead and Julia discovers a dark secret at the heart of Berrywick’s local theatre society. But who would kill to keep it hidden? And can Julia find the murderer before it’s curtains for another victim?A totally gripping, charming cosy mystery set in the English countryside. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will absolutely love the Julia Bird Mysteries.Readers love the Julia Bird Mysteries:‘I absolutely LOVED this… Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character… Once I started it, I couldn't stop.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I absolutely adore this book… 10/10… absolutely perfect!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh my, I loved Julia Bird… she is a delight! I loved the mystery … I can’t wait for the next one! Please don’t let it be long! It’s a five out of five.’ MoongloTexas, ?????‘Fantastic… I can’t say enough good things about this book. I just loved every minute.’ Fireflies & Freekicks‘There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Kept me engrossed and I completed the book within a day… page-turner… perfect.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Fantastic… I love Julia… had me hooked from the start… I could not stop reading.’ Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ?????‘Kept me reading long after I should have gone to bed… wonderful.’ Carla Loves To Read, ?????‘Such a treat… will inhale in one sitting. A struggle to put down and a joy from start to finish.’ Bookish Jottings

St. Lucy Found Dead in Funeral Home Sauna—Freshly Anointed Chief Of Police, Hatti Lehtinen, Investigates in A Yarn-Over Murder, a Cozy Knitting Mystery from Ann Yost—Red Jacket, Michigan, On the Keweenaw Peninsula—A year after her marriage break-up and return to Michigan's remote Keweenaw Peninsula, Hatti Lehtinen has settled into a peaceful life within the Finnish community as shopkeeper at Bait and Stitch, a hybrid fishing-and-yarn store.When Hatti's beloved dad, Pops, breaks his leg in a snowmobiling accident, the mayor tags Hatti to fill Pop's role as the town police chief, and entire police force. Assured the job entails little more than prying quarters from frozen parking meters, Hatti steps up.But Hatti's peaceful existence is short lived when the town's reigning St. Lucy is found dead in the funeral home sauna on the eve of the St. Lucy Festival.Now with a murder to investigate, Hatti's situation is complicated when she discovers the prime suspect is her brother-in-law, Reid Night Wind, a circumstance sure to bring her face-to-face with the husband who dumped her a year earlier—a man she'd hoped to never see again this side of the Pearly Gates.With the counsel of her knitting circle, Hatti launches her investigation, fearing someone among those she's known all her life is a murderer. With the list of suspects growing like increases in a Finnish wedding ring shawl, the answer comes from an unlikely source. But can the town of Red Jacket ever be the same?Publisher's Note: The Bait and Stitch Cozy Mystery Series will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean, wholesome and humorous mysteries in ethnic settings. Readers who enjoy knitting mysteries as well as fans of Joanne Fluke, CeeCee James, Mildred Abbott and the Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries will not want to miss this captivating series by Ann Yost.The Bait & Stitch Series:A Pattern for MurderA Yarn Over MurderA Double-Pointed MurderA Fair Isle Murder

Hidden in a trunk was a new wedding dress, unworn baby clothes, and a teddy bear...Charlotte's first winter in Kingfisher Falls should be filled with crackling fireplaces, hearty soups, and brisk walks to the waterfalls. Instead, she discovers what looks like an old grave in the bushland behind her apartment. Could this be the resting place of a young woman who ran away from home years ago?When a new clairvoyant sets up shop in town, Rosie is excited to have a reading. Charlotte is uneasy about the motives of the stranger, who seems to know an awful lot about Charlotte's past. And why is she determined to spend time with Rosie?A trunk hidden in the back of Charlotte's garage by past residents might hold clues to finding the runaway. But will Charlotte's investigation - against her police officer boyfriend's wishes - solve the sad mystery, or put her directly in the sights of the killer?Small town bookstore cozy mystery series set in Australia, complete with both shady and quirky characters and the occasional kangaroo.