For Hale Mary Seton, Christmas is shaping up to be a real sleigh wreck.The only requests on Hale’s Christmas list this year is to sign a new client and survive the holiday family reunion. But when a body is discovered on the outskirts of her brother’s Purgatory, Colorado estate, Hale’s plans unravel faster than a cheap Christmas sweater.The victim is a celebrity chef hired for the family’s holiday feast, and he was last seen frolicking half-naked in the snow with Hale’s best friend and business partner, Norma. With the local sheriff eyeing Norma for murder, Hale must dive into detective mode to clear her friend’s name before the Seton clan descends and the holiday officially goes to Hades.But as she unwraps the layers of secrets the residents of the small mountain town are hiding, she soon finds herself on the killer’s naughty list. Now, if Hale wants to live long enough to survive the family reunion, she must first survive taking a murderer down. Ho-ho-ho. Merry Christmas to her.Fans of Janet Evanovich and Jana DeLeon will love Hale Mary Seton, a tough-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside heroine hell-bent on finding the truth…no matter the consequences.

“Eighth in a charming series, complete with food talk, stolen antiques, murder—and recipes” from the Agatha Award-winning author of The Body in the Bog (Library Journal).This time out, small-town caterer and minister’s wife Faith Fairchild’s neighbor, Pix Miller, takes center stage, heading off to Norway to investigate the sudden disappearance of a family friend. Determined to discover the truth, Pix is drawn into a suspenseful world of intrigue, stolen antiques, secret histories, and deadly echoes from Norway’s past and the Nazi occupation. Surrounded by the country’s breathtaking beauty, the ever-resourceful New Englander perseveres—until at last she finds herself face-to-face with a remorseless killer . . . with no way out.“An expert at the puzzle mystery . . . Page smoothly keeps her plot on course . . . The Body in the Fjord is a solid example of her skill.” —Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel“Light and lively . . . a puzzling case of death and disappearance . . . leavened with humor and warmth.” —Boston Herald“Page at her lighthearted best.” —The Dallas Morning News

Beautiful Farfield Castle is opening its grounds for a party, and everyone in Saxford’s invited. But as the champagne flows, the owner takes a fatal fall. Fortunately, amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is on the case! When novelist Julian Fisher buys Farfield Castle to turn the charming old building into a writers’ retreat, he wants the neighbours onside. But he has his work cut out: Saxford St Peter locals tried to buy the castle for the village, and are furious that only the very rich will be able to enjoy it.At the lavish launch party, Fisher treats the villagers like royalty, but Eve Mallow is distracted by the tension in the air. She watches as Fisher’s wife Kitty argues with several guests, almost in tears, before she disappears altogether… Later that evening, when Kitty is found dead in the castle’s icehouse, it’s quickly proved to be no accident. With dozy Detective Palmer on the wrong track, Eve can’t resist getting involved. Convinced the answers lie inside Farfield Castle, Eve questions an overly inquisitive journalist, Kitty’s less-than-loyal husband, and his prickly PA.But when it emerges that a family heirloom and Julian’s computer both went missing on the night of the party, Eve is sure that solving the theft will solve the murder. Who is behind this deadly tale… and can Eve find the killer before she gets written off?A completely charming English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and J.R. Ellis. See what everyone is saying about the Eve Mallow series: ‘Plenty of plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection. Kept me in suspense. I loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Utterly delightful!… The perfect cozy murder mystery… Keeps you on your toes!… I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!’ The Two Quills‘Amazing… so engaging, kept me hooked the whole way through… the ending was such a shock, but truly brilliant… I ended up dreaming about it as I was thinking about it so much before going to sleep.’ So Many Books So Little Time, ?????‘I loved this book…Everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be… I flew through the pages.’ Shalini’s Books & Reviews, ?????‘A totally addictive page-turner that will have you racing through the pages and reeling at the twists.’ NetGalley reviewer‘I was gripped right from the start and couldn’t put it down, I read it in one very short sitting… utterly compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly… I can almost imagine I’m on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show… A Marplesque amateur sleuth.’ Jenny O’Brien, ?????‘Had me hooked and glued to the pages immediately… If you are a fan of cozy mysteries I can’t recommend this series enough. Pure entertainment all round… wonderful.’ @onceuptonatimebookreviews, ?????‘Everything I wanted it to be… had me turned pages without even realising… so good!’ @aliciagoeser, ?????‘Stepping into the pages of a new Eve Mallow mystery is like stepping into your favourite well-worn comfy slippers… Deliciously moreish… If you haven’t already discovered this series then what are you waiting for???’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Coughs and sneezes spread diseases!It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unless you’re Alfhild Daemonne that is.This year she’s been so looking forward to the Yule time festivities, but wouldn’t you know it, the wattle-and-daub walls of her ancient wonky inn are ringing to the sound, not of sleigh bells, but of sick ghosts. Who knew ghosts could catch the flu?And let’s not forget there’s been a murder in Whittle Forest. Some of the locals are convinced there’s a demonic Beast on the loose, and naturally they’re pointing the finger at Alf and her guests.Factor in a homeless reindeer, a grumpy faery who detests Christmas, along with Alf missing her beau, and there’s plenty here for lovers of Christmas murder novels with added humour.Witching in a Winter Wonkyland is a standalone Christmas cozy mystery that complements the Wonky Inn series as a whole. You’ll love this crazy cast of witches, wizards, faeries, ghosts and pantomime villains. And not forgetting Mr Hoo of course.This new Wonky Inn Christmas mystery is best served with a glass of your favourite tipple and a heart full of love.