"Scraps of Paper is a well-constructed mystery with just the right mix of good guys and bad guys, with a sprinkling of oddballs and misfits thrown in. Kathryn Meyer Griffin does a nice job of allowing the friendship of the book's two main characters to develop as the story progresses. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good who-done-it, set in a picturesque environment with believable characters. This is the first book in a series the author calls 'The Spookie Town Mysteries'." 5 Stars Reviewed by Michael McManus for Readers' Favorite May 17, 2013 (Second in the series: ALL THINGS SLIP AWAY) Snippet of NOVELSPOT Review for Scraps of Paper:"The premise behind this story intrigued me. Old houses have their own history-bad and good. What would you do if, while you were renovating an old house, you found an intriguing mystery, even if it was years old? If you had a chance of solving that mystery, would you? Or would you leave it buried in the past? Would you want someone digging in your past, your tragedies? If someone you loved just disappeared, what would you do?Kathryn Meyer Griffith's Scraps of Paper is an engaging story of what happens when you go digging into the past and the possible consequences. It also has an underlying story about dealing with what life hands you and finding the strength to move on. Both Frank and Abby are strong characters they have had to deal with the loss of a loved one and to learn to deal with that loss. You find yourself drawn to them and to all the quirky people who live in the little town of Spookie. In the end you want to know what happened in the old house so many years earlier. I'll be looking forward to more books about this quaint little town." Reviewed By Theresa at NOVELSPOT © March 2006 (9 out of 10 rating)*****Abigail Sutton's beloved husband walks out one night, doesn't return, and two years later is found dead, a victim of an earlier crime. It's made her sympathetic to the missing and their families.Starting her new life, Abigail moves to a small town and buys a fixer-upper house left empty when old Edna Summers died. Once it was also home to Edna's younger sister, Emily, and her two children, Jenny and Christopher, who, people believe, drove away one night, thirty years ago, and just never came back.But in renovating the house Abigail finds scraps of paper hidden behind baseboards and tucked beneath the porch that hint the three could have been victims of foul play.Then she finds their graves hidden in the woods behind the house and with the help of the eccentric townspeople and ex-homicide detective, Frank Lester, she discovers the three were murdered. Then she and Frank try to uncover who killed them and why...but in the process awaken the ire of the murderer. ******This book is the first of a series. The second and third books, All Things Slip Away and Ghosts Beneath Us, where Abigail and Frank's sleuthing adventures continue, are also for sale on Amazon.

Heartwarming books with characters you'll love: Welcome to Pajaro Bay.Hallie Reed has given up on fairy tale dreams. They only lead to pain. Now she has a new rule: stick to the safe path. But when her friend disappears from a summer job at a funky old amusement park, Hallie has to break out of her protective shell and take a chance on something bigger than herself.The Madrigal family was shattered when a fire swept through their oceanfront boardwalk a dozen years ago. When outsider Hallie comes to town, she learns the place is haunted by tragedy, and she's soon swept up in the decades-old mystery of the Madrigals. Is she the one who can help Kyle Madrigal finally make peace with his family's legacy? And could this be the key to unlocking her own lost dreams as well?Get away to the little California beach town where the cottages are cute, the neighbors are nosy, and it's always possible to find your personal Happily Ever After.The Pajaro Bay novels can be read in any order. Collect them all:Little Fox CottageBoardwalk CottageHoneymoon CottageLighthouse CottageRum Cake CottageSongbird CottageSunshine CottageRiverstone CottageHarbor View Cottage

It’s springtime, and Tabby figures what better way to unite the town of Crystal Cove than creating a community garden! The problem is, she knows nothing about tending the earth. However, there are several folks in town who have strong beliefs in how to start a garden right—unfortunately, all of these strong beliefs seem to disagree with one another.Tabby thinks she has it handled when she comes up with a system that makes each group of gardeners feel valued in their plans and opinions, but when one of the most opinionated women turns up dead in the middle of the fresh soil, it seems she has another murder on her hands—and one she feels at least partially responsible for.Join Tabby, Jay, Aaron, and Sherlock as they investigate and try to get to the bottom of this garden tragedy. Download your copy of the seventh standalone mystery in the Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries now!What to expect:?? Quaint seaside town!?? Magic and mystery!?? A talking cat!?? A psychic detective!"This is a delightful series chock full of wonderful characters and plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader eagerly awaiting the next book.""As Tabby pieces together the puzzle, Jaden skillfully maintains a sense of suspense, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. The author cleverly explores the idea that seeking the truth may lead to more questions than answers, especially when the trail points toward the possibility of another murder in the tranquil Crystal Cove."The camaraderie between Tabby, Jay, and Sherlock adds charm and humor to the narrative, infusing the cozy mystery with a delightful touch. Jaden's storytelling prowess shines through, creating an authentic and engaging tale that keeps readers hooked until the final revelation."Get your copy now to help Tabby get to the truth!

COZY MYSTERY DEBUT: Twisty family drama, shocking reveals, and intoxicating Irish charm will captivate fans of Sheila Connolly, Hannah Dennison and Carlene O’Connor!Determined to save her family’s crumbling Irish castle, a couture bridal designer teams up with her prickly cousin to uncover the true cause of her uncle’s death.Rodeo Drive bridalwear designer Rayne McGrath expected her 30th birthday to start with a power lunch and end with champagne, lobster, and a diamond engagement ring from her fiancé. Instead, flat-broke and busted, she’s on a plane to Ireland where she discovers that she’s inherited a run-down family castle. Uncle Nevin’s will contains a few caveats—for example, if Rayne doesn’t turn McGrath Castle around within a year, the entire village will be financially destroyed.With the fate of the town in her hands, and rumors that Rayne’s uncle’s death wasn’t actually an accident, she can’t possibly go back to her old life in L.A. As the devastating truth about her uncle dawns on Rayne, it’s not just her reputation that’s on the line, it’s her life.Featuring a sharp and endearing protagonist, a colorful and quirky locale, and replete with twists and turns befitting an old Irish village, the first in Brannigan’s mystery series transports us to a milieu as romantic as it is deadly.