In small-town Spirit Lake, Iowa, even the farmers market can turn deadly, and Scarlett James can't help but dig for the truth, no matter how close to home it gets.Over 300 pages of high stakes, heartfelt friendships, and the truth Scarlett has been dreading.Scarlett James is no longer just a visitor in Spirit Lake; she's part of the fabric of the town. But as her roots grow deeper, so do the complications. Her friend group is expanding, the local businesses are thriving, and her love life has shifted from a "slow burn" to a "complicated fire."The Spirit Lake Farmers Market is in full swing, but when a worker is found dead one Saturday morning, it brings the town to a sudden halt. The list of suspects is as long as a summer day. As Scarlett, Zoey, Bree, and Della dig through the dirt of small-town rivalries and long-simmering grudges, between market stalls and over coffee at Grandma's Fireside Cafe, they uncover a web of lies that stretches back generations.The deeper Scarlett digs, the more she realizes that the "accidents" in Spirit Lake rarely are. With new evidence about her parents' car accident finally coming to light, Scarlett must decide whom she can really trust, especially when the truth hits closer to home than she ever imagined.Rest in Peas is the most immersive Scarlett James mystery yet — a small-town cozy mystery with a growing cast of characters, richer town lore, and a shocking twist in Scarlett's personal journey. New to the series? This one stands on its own, but you'll love catching up on the Spirit Lake saga.

A glorious ocean liner setting sail, sunset on the horizon, and champagne on deck. All seems shipshape… until Kitty discovers a body on board. Time for some sleuthing!Devon, 1938. Kitty Underhay is enjoying a well-deserved rest when her very upset cousin Hattie suddenly bursts in. She sobs that the gentleman she had been seeing, Richard Westonholme, seems to have vanished, taking all of her jewellery with him. As Hattie describes Richard, he sounds eerily familiar, and Kitty and her husband Matt board a ship in hot pursuit – only to find him lying in a lifeboat… dead.As they’ve set sail, the murderer has to be on board too, but there are suspects as far as the eye can see. Could Richard’s wife have something to do with the murder? What about the rich heiress and her guardian? And is the steward hiding something fishy?Kitty and Matt are all too aware that the clock is ticking while the suspects are trapped with no escape. Can they net the killer before the ship docks? Or will one of them be dead in the water before they reach dry land? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this totally charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans! What readers are saying about Murder at Sea:‘I just couldn't put this story down! Wow!’Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I absolutely loved this book!... Brilliant; a wonderful read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Loved!... Absolutely loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I loved this book! I just couldn’t put it down… Kept me guessing right up until the end’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘Fabulous’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????

Posie Parker is invited to a sun-drenched wedding in Tuscany, but when a murderer strikes she takes on her deadliest case yet…March, 1925.Pregnant, bored of London, and longing for an adventure, Posie Parker accepts a last-minute Wedding Invitation from a friend, the renowned clairvoyant Jacinta Glaysayer, who has set up a small Guesthouse in the gorgeous hilltop town of San Gimignano, Tuscany. Jacinta is getting married to the local owner of a Gelateria, ambitious young widower Lorenzo Rosario. Sounds like a dream!But what Posie - and her husband, Scotland Yard Chief Commissioner Richard Lovelace - arrive into is not a dream at all. Posie finds a disconcerting group of wedding guests: Lady Tony Harewood, a quiet girl who nevertheless seems destined for great things; Roberta Grimaldi, the resentful cousin of Lorenzo’s first wife; Charlie Seego, a man who looks too good to be true, and the famously disgraced Member of Parliament, Simon Deverine. When Jacinta confides uneasily to Posie that she keeps receiving a tarot card foretelling her own death, and that Lorenzo is angrily dismissive of her fears, Posie is aghast. Posie suspects that Lorenzo is finding comfort in the arms of another girl, but if so, why does he really want to marry Jacinta?Amid the unease, cases of poisoning start up, first at the Gelateria, and then at the Guesthouse, and then a famous and uninvited guest makes her dramatic, deadly entrance at an unforgettable pre-wedding dinner. As the band plays and the ice-cream melts, the electricity suddenly fails and an ingenious murderer strikes again and again...Can Posie and Richard uncover the murderer before others die? Or will the truth come at a terrible price?Fans of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey will adore the Posie Parker Mystery Series!To be the first to hear about L.B. Hathaway's new releases sign up for the newsletter at: lbhathaway.com

????? "What a delightful cozy mystery! The atmospheric scenery, colorful characters, twisty intrigue, hard-to-solve mysteries, and wonderful humor enchanted me instantly." — Readers' FavoriteThe lawyer said her aunt left her a building. The lawyer left a few things out.Becky Whitmore came back to Hannibal, Missouri to sign the papers, settle the estate, and leave. Years of security work taught her one thing: the clean exits are the ones you plan.Then she unlocked the River's Edge Magic Emporium — and met the staff. An enormous black lab who takes shop security personally. A golden cat who behaves like the majority shareholder. And the building itself, which has opinions and isn't shy about sharing them.Because Aunt Iris didn't leave Becky a shop. She left her a secret thirty years in the making, in a town where no one is quite what they seem — not even the buildings. But others are watching, more of them than Becky knows.Becky has spent her life planning exits; Hannibal is the last place she thought she'd land. It might be the only place that's been waiting for her.Some of Hannibal's secrets come to light. Others run as deep as the river.A warm, funny cozy mystery about homecoming and what we leave behind — set on the banks of the Mississippi, in the town that gave the world Mark Twain.For readers of Sarah Addison Allen and Louise Penny.????? "A strong female lead who brings strength and humor to the story... lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing." — Readers' FavoriteWinner, International Firebird Book Award

Three Books in one great collection: Carlos Jacobi and his former cadaver dog team up with Detective Fiona Cook to solve murder. All this while unravelling a conspiracy that goes deeper than they imagine…Body in the Woods Book 1 (Award winning novel)A peaceful village. A buried secret. Award winning crime novel.Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas in the Peak District with his sister and his beloved dog. But when the ex-cadaver dog unearths the body of an elderly man in the local woods and an old enemy turns out to be the lead investigator, he's forced to act. When the victim's family ask for his assistance, Carlos's resolve weakens and he's soon investigating a strange murder.With fractured relationships and family secrets, Carlos discovers that some of the villagers are not what they seem. When another body shows up, and Carlos is attacked, things go from bad to worse.Bad blood between him and the lead investigator threatens to cloud the investigation as neither man can bury the past. Working with an old friend, Detective Fiona Cook helps him focus.Can they sift through the lies to get to the truth?Body in the Woods is the first in a twisty series featuring private eye, Carlos Jacobi. If you like dogged detectives, twists you don't see coming and likeable sleuths, you'll love this man and his dog murder mystery.The Bradgate Park Murders Book 2Three dead bodies. A mountain of lies. Where will the hunt for a killer lead?Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi wants to spend time in London with his girlfriend and his favourite pooch. But after recovering stolen puppies to smash a dog-theft ring, he’s still upset about the mastermind escaping. When he gets a call about strange fatalities in Leicester, and the victims wives ask for help, he allows himself to be roped into investigating a triple murder.Buried in half-clues and conflicting evidence, Carlos struggles to find a link to explain the obscure motive behind the deaths. As he, his faithful dog, and Detective Fiona Cook track the elusive perpetrator, Carlos finds himself on the wrong end of a brutal beating meant to throw him off the trail.Can the clever sleuths untangle a web of corruption before they are ensnared in a deadly trap?The Museum Murders Book 3When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little… or no investigation. Carlos and Fiona want to know why?The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable.Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona's brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.Perfect for fans of crime, mystery and detective thrillers by authors including Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Faith Martin, Richard Osman and Ruth Rendell.

Starting over is hard. Dodging an arsonist is worse.After being cut out of her father’s will, Meg Bramwell takes her brother’s offer to turn a run-down building into a library. With the help of Brian Hooper, a quiet librarian with unexpected warmth, Meg begins to build a new future, and fast-growing feelings.When a string of fires sweeps through town and targets the library, Meg and Brian dig into old records and dangerous secrets someone is desperate to hide.With flames closing in and sparks flying, Meg must stop an arsonist before her second chance, and a promising new relationship, go up in smoke.