Welcome to Darkly, where supernaturals are everywhere and murder isn’t far behind… Voted a Top 10 First Cozy of 2023 by CozyMystery.comAfter Windsor Ebonwood’s love life and successful career as a book conservator vanish in one fell swoop, she’s determined to begin anew. Win moves to Darkly Island off the coast of Louisiana, where she’s been bequeathed an unusual bookshop and a charming home on the edge of a dark swamp.Win gets to work settling into her new life in the sleepy Southern town but discovering Darkly’s heartless town alderman impaled on a gravestone wasn’t on the books. Nor was finding out about her family’s legacy as powerful witches responsible for protecting the bookshop at all costs.While she is coming to terms with her powers, a new friend is accused of the murder and Win is convinced the allegation doesn’t ring true. She and her one-eyed cat familiar, Pyewacket – who has his own secrets to hide – step in to investigate. Between an irresistible Alpha shifter and long buried family secrets, Win begins to realize there are more than fireflies and alligators lurking in the swamp.Win will need to work fast because the killer is not done with their murderous rampage. And the questions Win’s asking are hitting too close to home for the killer’s comfort…If you enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries spiced with jasmine-scented, sultry nights, don’t miss Tolling Bells & Dark Spells, Book One in A Darkly Southern Mystery series.

Dear reader, if you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love the first three books in this series! These are clean reads with no profanity or graphic violence. Curl up with Libby, her lovable golden retriever Bella, and their friends to start solving these mysteries today!Book 1—Antiques, Artifacts & AlibisA new job, a new friend, and a newly adopted golden retriever. Then there’s the dead body in her new office.Libby Ballard is eager for a fresh start in Dogwood Springs, Missouri. Unfortunately, she’s barely unpacked her boxes when she stumbles across the lifeless body of her predecessor at the history museum.With a murderer on the loose, the town’s charm quickly gives way to suspicion. Things get even worse when the police decide one of Libby’s new co-workers is the culprit. If she wants to clear her colleague’s name—and hold on to her job—Libby will have to do some sleuthing of her own.With the help of her lovable dog and some newfound friends, Libby dives into the mystery. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she stirs up.Join Libby and her golden retriever as they follow the clues, make new friends—and try to uncover a killer.Book 2—Sales, Secrets & SuspectsA small-town celebration. A historic armoire. And a murder at a local auction.Libby Ballard, director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, is working hard to boost attendance. Her plans include a celebration of the town’s birthday, featuring an antique armoire that once belonged to the community’s founder. But when she arrives at an auction to acquire it, she finds—not just antiques—but also a dead body.The victim is the beloved cousin of Libby’s best friend, Cleo. With the police preoccupied by a string of burglaries, Cleo asks Libby to step in.Libby’s determined to bring justice to the victim’s family, and she begins to unravel a web of lies and long-buried secrets. She soon realizes the killer may be more desperate—and more dangerous—than she ever imagined.Join Libby and her golden retriever as they dig into the mystery, one secret at a time.Book 3—Home Tours, History & HomicideA historic homes tour. A fundraising plan. And a doctor found dead in his living room.Libby Ballard, director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, is excited to organize a tour of the town’s historic homes to raise money for the museum. But while confirming details with one of the participants, Libby stumbles upon a shocking discovery—the homeowner, a well-known local doctor, has been murdered.The police suspect his wife, but Libby has doubts. With the tour at risk and tension building in town, she begins to investigate. Alongside her friends—and her trusty golden retriever—Libby digs into the victim’s past and uncovers more than one person who might have wanted him gone.But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the trail becomes.Join Libby and her lovable pup as they untangle secrets and search for a killer.

????? ‘Perfect cozy crime — Death at the Dog Show is another charming read.’ GemmaA brand-new cozy mystery from a bestselling author!PUT THE KETTLE ON AND DISCOVER AN UTTERLY CHARMING MURDER MYSTERY SET IN A SLEEPY ENGLISH SEASIDE TOWN.It’s the day of the Christchurch Dog Show. The whole town is aquiver with excitement. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are hoping to make lots of new furry friends.After a very dramatic Best Biscuit Catcher competition, Fiona, Sue and Daisy, from the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop, come across a shocking scene.The dog show’s vet is performing CPR on a woman. The ladies rush over, but it’s too late.Back at the shop, the ladies learn that the poor woman was murdered. Someone injected Sylvia Steadman with something very nasty indeed.Sylvia was the owner of Crufts champion Charlie, a handsome black Standard Poodle. She must have had lots of very jealous competitors . . .Our silver sleuths barely time for elevenses. The charity shop detectives must roll up their sleeves — they have a killer to catch.Dog-lovers, please note none of our furry friends die in this book.Fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.READERS ADORE PETER BOLAND’S DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW:????? ‘A lovely British mystery, perfect for fans of the Thursday Murder Club.’ Lisa S.????? ‘Boland builds a fun storyline filled with red herrings and creativity . . . Five stars.’ Sara????? ‘A mystery that keeps the reader guessing right until the very end.’ A reader in the UK????? ‘Another fantastic visit to the Charity Shop Detectives . . . looking forward to the next adventure with the ladies.’ Gill????? ‘Another highly enjoyable read! The characters are strong and well developed. Great plot. And a dog show! Love it!’ Renee????? ‘Definitely a good read for anyone who loves these cozy mysteries with a little fun mixed in.’ DeniceTHE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVESLevel-headed Fiona has found a quiet sanctuary volunteering at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes. A charity shop that raises money for dogs in need of nice homes. And she’s found firm friendship with the strong-willed Partial Sue (she’s ever so partial to a cup of tea) and the kindly and surprisingly tech-savvy Daisy. Together, these ladies, with Simon Le Bon, Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross, investigate murders as the Charity Shop Detective Agency.THE SETTINGThe lovely coastal town of Southbourne is, on paper, little more than a small suburb hemmed in by Bournemouth to the west and Christchurch to the north. But it’s home to the prettiest avenues lined with gorgeous Georgian homes which lead to a grass-topped cliff standing guard over a sweeping bay of blond sand, soft as Demerara sugar. Some say it’s also home to the best charity shops in the country. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency maintain that Dogs Need Nice Homes — though musty and more than a little cramped — is certainly number one. Well, they definitely solve the most crimes at least!ALSO BY PETER BOLANDTHE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCY MYSTERIESBook 1: THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCYBook 2: THE BEACH HUT MURDERSBook 3: DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW