A dynasty is at stake.It seemed like a straightforward request–and Helena is used to her sister Blanche making demands on her time and fortune.But the most ambitious of her sisters reveals a dilemma that may wipe out the title she holds. When tragedy strikes, Helena must reprise her role as the Investigating Lady to save a nephew she doesn’t even like.And what about her own future? The return of a hero from the past awakens old emotions and suggests new possibilities, while the revelation of the full extent of Armand Fortier’s family secret poses a challenge Fortier himself thinks insurmountable. Where will Cupid’s arrows land?Join Helena as she contends with a potential scandal that’s even bigger than the last one, gains new allies and an enemy with a most convincing argument, and learns a secret that may change the course of history.

A dazzling diva, a glittering society dinner, and a killer with a terrible grudge…In Edwardian England, bookish and bespectacled Vita Carew longs to be left to her scientific studies. But she can't avoid the event of the season, a gala at Pemberton Hall. This glamorous concert and sumptuous dinner will mark the Pemberton household’s triumphant return to society after a run of misfortune.But disaster strikes as soon as the seafood is served. Elegant guests fall ill on all sides and, whilst administering first aid as best she can, amateur sleuth Vita suspects foul play. When the Pemberton’s governess is found dead the next day, Vita’s suspicions double—could Miss Hartley’s death have been covered up to avoid interrupting the carefully planned soirée?Vita must probe dark secrets behind Pemberton Hall’s elegant veneer to discover who is to blame. But can she do so before the killer strikes again?Poison at Pemberton Hall is the intriguing first novel in Fran Smith’s Vita Carew Mysteries, perfect for readers who love stylish mysteries and feisty female sleuths.________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series: ? ? ? ? ? A delightful read.? ? ? ? ? Well worth reading!? ? ? ? ? Rich with details and personalities.? ? ? ? ? Wonderfully witty and cleverly written.? ? ? ? ? I liked Vita immensely.? ? ? ? ? Plot twists a plenty and interesting characters.

A Wintergreen resident goes out for his morning walk—and never comes back.Retired detective Bill O'Shea thought he’d left crime behind when he moved to the peaceful mountain community of Wintergreen, Virginia. But that peace is shattered when an elderly man is killed in a hit-and-run. Accident—or something far more sinister? With the Wintergreen police department stretched thin, Bill is asked to lend his expertise.Plenty of suspects soon surface: a former lover, a friend who loaned the victim money, and a suspicious hiker passing by on the Appalachian Trail.Amidst the investigation, Bill faces repeated distractions–a thieving black bear, a mischievous groundhog, and an intriguing new neighbor.Can Bill solve the case and keep his new community safe, or will a Wintergreen murderer go free?The Mountain View Murder is a clean traditional mystery with no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Order Patrick Kelly’s page-turning cozy mystery today!

Holly Donnelly writes obituaries from her apartment in Daytona Beach, Florida. She loves her job even though it comes with one oddity: as she writes the obituaries, each spirit pays a visit, manifesting in unique ways. The ghosts succeed in creating humorous conditions, annoying pranks and scaring Holly’s boyfriends.But one spirit in particular has another reason to visit, and Holly is on a mission to solve the mystery of who the ghost is and why she is visiting this apartment sixty-six years after her death.Whether being a friend to a young woman in an abusive relationship, enduring her drama queen mother's antics, or dealing with her own commitment issues, Holly's precious Chihuahua is an ever-present comforter and moral support.The perfect escape to humor, excitement and ghostly encounters, WRITE OF PASSING is the third book in Janie Owens' Daytona Beach series of cozy mysteries.