'A remote island location, a hint of magic, a touch of romance ... a wonderfully written and heartwarming cozy mystery.'Wrongdoers, it’s time to say your prayers!**Complete series in one boxed set**Despite a serious cat allergy and her mother’s warnings of doom and disaster, Reverend Jessamy Ward is excited to return to her early childhood home on the Isle of Wesberrey. There she will take up her new role as parish priest of St. Bridget’s Abbey.However, she should have heeded her mother’s warning for there are secrets waiting for her. Secrets that do not wish to be known. Secrets that will force her to question not only her vocation but her sanity too.Worse yet, when her return coincides with a murder, could it be that she is the root cause?Finding herself on rocky ground, can Jess uncover the killer, or will the unearthing of her own family’s secrets destroy her new life?‘Funny, thrilling’ and a little bit spooky, this new mystery series had me from page one.’‘Surprisingly heartwarming and enticingly written. I could almost taste the food being served.’Read Holy Homicide and seven more thrilling tales plus a bonus short story in this wonderful boxed set of heartwarming mysteries.

Anastasia Pollack’s son Alex is dating Sophie Lambert, the new kid in town. For their community service project, the high school seniors have chosen to raise money for the county food bank. Anastasia taps her craft industry contacts to donate materials for the students to make Christmas ornaments they’ll sell at the town’s annual Holiday Crafts Fair. At the fair Anastasia meets Sophie’s father, Shane Lambert, who strikes her as a man with secrets. She also notices a woman eavesdropping on their conversation. Later that evening when the woman turns up dead, Sophie’s father is arrested for her murder. Alex and Sophie beg Anastasia to find the real killer, but Anastasia has had her fill of dead bodies. She’s also not convinced of Shane’s innocence. Besides, she’s promised younger son Nick she’ll stop risking her life. But how can she say no to Alex? Christmas ornament craft projects included.

Christmas in the Islands…Nate Andrews whisked the entire Talbot clan off for a holiday adventure in the U.S. Virgin Islands. As they relax on the beach of sunny St. John, Liz Talbot grapples with the secret her husband has kept since the day she met him—he’s a very wealthy man. Will all that money change everything?Meanwhile, the wild donkeys on the island follow Daddy around like he’s their leader, and Mamma has made new friends. Beverly Baker and Frankie Summey are conducting a do-it-yourself investigation. They’re hot on the trail of Beverly’s husband, Melvin, and his mistress, the tantrum yoga instructor. When Mamma is caught masterminding an undercover operation, naturally, Liz and Nate step in.As the family gathers around the Christmas tree, Beverly and Frankie stumble into the crosshairs of a dangerous criminal organization. Liz and Nate scramble to find a killer before three sweet Southern belles wind up in a tropical prison.

An absolutely gripping cozy murder mystery with a touch of wry English humour.‘Cleverly conceived and amusingly executed.’ The Sunday TimesMeet Peter Maxwell: film buff, golden-hearted cynic, bow-tied eccentric teacher . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth.Christmas is the time for overcooked turkey and excessive decorations. Not murder!But murder’s certainly on the Christmas cards for Peter Maxwell when a woman plummets from a car park roof. That same day a secretary enters her boss’s office and finds him disembowelled at his desk.Nothing appears to link the victims. But could there be a connection with the arrival of the new History teacher? He seems to know a suspicious amount about the residents of Leighford and their shady pasts.Can Maxwell solve the mystery before this ghost of Christmas past strikes again?Please note: This was previously published as Maxwell’s CrossingIf you love Faith Martin, Richard Osman, Richard Coles, Fiona Leitch, Mary Grand, Simon Brett, Janice Hallett, M.C. Beaton or Agatha Christie, prepare to be hooked by this character-driven thrilling mystery!Praise for Maxwell’s Christmas:????? ‘Plenty of dark humour, couldn't put it down!’????? ‘One of the best Maxwell stories.’????? ‘Full of little twists and turns.’Meet Peter MaxwellPeter Maxwell is a history teacher at Leighford High School. He’s loved by his students and known as ‘Mad Max’ to his friends because of his love of quoting movies. His eccentricities make him a well-known figure in the small seaside town, cycling everywhere on his bike called White Surrey — after Richard III’s horse. When not teaching history, he is building a diorama of the Charge of the Light Brigade in his attic and talking to his cat, Count Metternich, his sounding board and boss, and solves crimes the police are unable to crack.The SettingLeighford is a small seaside town on the South Coast. Its population trebles in the summer as tourists flock to holiday there. Unfortunately for Peter Maxwell some of these characters will end up dead!

'If you love cosy mysteries with a charming seaside setting, lovable characters, and a mystery that keeps you guessing, then you need to meet the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives!' Reader review ?????'A perfect blend of suspense, humour, and heart. The clues were cleverly placed, and the ending was both surprising and satisfying. I can't wait to read the next book in the series' Reader review ??????Get ready to join the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they set sail on their latest investigation... ?In the picturesque Cornish seaside village of Mousehole, Maggie and Ryan are busy running Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop. They love nothing more than a cup of tea, a nice slice of cake... and solving a murder mystery.But Maggie and Ryan weren't expecting to find a dead body in the castle on St Michael's Mount, a famous island known for its causeway that disappears under water at high tide.Already searching for a local youth, Mitch, who's been missing for three weeks, Maggie and Ryan fear the worst. Then when a fishing boat is stolen, the detectives begin to suspect that all three mysterious events are somehow connected...Has Mitch found himself in at the deep end? And can the amateur sleuths solve their latest case before the truth is left out at sea?Don't miss the next book in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch and Peter Boland!Praise for The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency series:'This mystery was a fun challenge to figure out and I really enjoyed solving it alongside our detectives!' Reader review ?????'Another fun, quirky, zany mystery filled with twists and turns' Reader review ?????'An engaging, fun read. The setting is great with a variety of interesting characters. I look forward to reading the rest of the series!' Reader review ?????'Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery' Reader review ?????'An absolute treat for cozy mystery fans! The setting was atmospheric, the mystery intriguing, and the ending tied everything up beautifully' Reader review ?????'I LOVED this book. It's clever, fun and a great cozy' Reader review ?????'A brilliant series starter, one of the best I've read in a long while' Reader review ?????

Tea and cake on the terrace, views of the Devon hills… and a dead body in the local village? This is one for Jane Treen…!London, 1942. Miss Jane Treen is at her desk in Whitehall sipping a strong coffee when she receives an urgent message about her colleague, codebreaker Arthur Cilento. He’s in danger in Devon, and Jane needs to get there sharpish. But before her bags are properly unpacked, the local teashop owner in Arthur’s village is found lying amidst the scones and teacakes… and she’s dead.When Jane arrives, it quickly becomes clear that the murder is a half-baked attempt to curdle Arthur’s current codebreaking mission – but how? There seem to be suspects at every turn. Is Arthur’s boss going to extremes to cover up his incompetence? Can the teashop customers be trusted? And what about the secretary, who seems to have secret links to the village teashop…Spurred on by scones and clotted cream, Jane and Arthur start to whip up a theory as to who the killer could be. But just as they begin to make progress, someone else is murdered – and it looks like Arthur could be next. It’s clear they need to solve this case quickly, before teatime is over and Arthur meets a sticky end…If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s utterly gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright! What readers are saying about The Afternoon Tea Murders:‘Oh my this was an incredible read… Sucks you in DEEP… So hard to put down (I managed about 2hrs of book put down time and I was asleep for most of that)… Keeps you guessing until the last second…loved it… I am obsessed and in love with this book :)’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘Just couldn’t put it down… I finished it in one sitting. Has you gripped from the start… I just loved it so much… Amazing’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Wonderful… didn’t want it to end’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘An absolute treat’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Amazing!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????