A totally unputdownable, addictive murder mystery Perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood, M. C. Beaton and Mary Grand! ?Salutations, sunrise… and sabotage.Jude Gray is delighted to hear that her friend Kerry is setting up a wellness retreat with her new boyfriend. If anyone deserves to find peace and happiness, it’s Kerry and a retreat at the foot of the Malvern Hills sounds perfect. So Jude – as any good friend would – offers to pitch in.But the appearance of charismatic keynote speaker Inigo Sage sets Jude’s instincts on edge. With his mystical mantras and too-perfect smile, he strikes her as more showman than spiritual guide. Still, he keeps the guests happy, and with a few unexpected extra arrivals, Jude and Kerry certainly have their hands full.When a fatal accident shatters the peace, the weekend of relaxation descends into anything but tranquility. And Jude learns that Inigo’s connections to many of those at the retreat go back decades, and their shared secrets have been deeply buried.As tensions flare and old resentments bubble to the surface, can Jude find the truth before someone else gets hurt?While this novel features the same characters as the other books in the Malvern Farm Mysteries series, it can be read as a STANDALONE'This was an amazing book! I just couldn’t put it down … I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a cosy mystery that will have you gripped right from the start. That has an amazing story and amazing characters as well.' ?????????? Reader Review'Fantastic, cozy, and well-written mystery with impeccable vibes and a fast-paced plot. 5 stars.' ?????????? Reader Review'A richly rewarding cozy mystery with strong character work and an intriguing plot that lingers on the idea that the past is never truly buried.' ?????????? Reader Review'This is a cosy mystery done right: atmospheric, engaging, and with just enough darkness to keep things interesting.' ?????????? Reader Review'Beautifully written with a perfectly woven plot.' ?????????? Reader Review'A Midsummer Murder had me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it' ?????????? Reader ReviewPraise for Kate Wells:'A complex and intriguing murder mystery set in beautiful British countryside where the farm animals are as demanding as the local residents. Kept me guessing all the way to the end.' T A Williams'An original setting and clever plot. Had me hooked from page one.' E.V. Hunter'A tantalising corkscrew of a plot ... featuring a plucky quartet of very different women working together to uncover the truth about a series of dreadful crimes...' Debbie Young'I loved this rollercoaster of a book! It was stylish, pacy and gripping, with engaging characters. I rooted for Jude the sleuth from the first page. It's a hugely supenseful story, compelling, well-crafted and cleverly calculated.' Judy Leigh'A cryptically clever cosy mystery that will transport you to the beautiful Malvern Hills. I couldn’t put it down!' Jessica Bull

Return to Sandy Bay for thirteen more unforgettable cozy mysteries... where the coffee is always fresh, the desserts are irresistible, and murder is never far away.With over 1,000 reader reviews and an average rating of 4.6 stars, the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series has delighted readers around the world with its charming seaside setting, lovable characters, clever mysteries, and heartwarming humor.Now it's time to continue the journey.As Meghan's beloved bakery, Truly Sweet, continues to flourish, so too does her life. Friendships deepen, new faces arrive, romance blossoms, dreams become reality, and life's biggest milestones unfold. Through every twist and turn, one thing remains constant... wherever Meghan goes, murder is never far behind.From puzzling whodunits and shocking secrets to laugh-out-loud moments, unforgettable holidays, and even an exclusive Christmas mystery from Meghan's past, this second mega collection delivers page after page of gripping cozy mystery entertainment.Inside this collection you'll discover:? 13 complete books? Books 15–26 of the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series? 'Twas the Fright Before Christmas – an exclusive standalone Christmas adventure? 2,142 pages of cozy mystery escapism? Charming seaside settings? Clever amateur sleuthing? Delicious desserts? Memorable characters you'll come to think of as familyIf you enjoy small-town cozy mysteries, culinary cozy mysteries, clean whodunits, amateur sleuths, unforgettable characters, and stories filled with warmth, humour, heart, and surprising twists, you'll feel right at home in Sandy Bay.Available in eBook and audiobook.Pour yourself a cup of coffee, settle into your favourite chair, and return to Sandy Bay today.Meghan's next thirteen mysteries are waiting.

A family reunion turns deadly.When Boston library curator Kathryn Stinson reconnects with her estranged mother during a visit to the Berkshires, she’s pulled into a new family circle at a secluded private academy.The weekend takes a dark turn when the teenage son Kathryn's new sister-in-law is found dead beneath a forbidden zipline, a place he had no reason to be. As doubts mount about whether his death was an accident or murder, the boy’s mother turns to Kathryn for help.A tense, atmospheric mystery, WILDCAT ACADEMY is the fourth book in the Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries series by Leslie Wheeler.

When former librarian Penny Lane converts her inherited Victorian mansion into a luxury cat hotel, she expects her biggest challenge to be managing finicky felines and their particular owners. But when a mysterious woman checks in her prize-winning Persian cat and vanishes without a trace, Penny finds herself whisker-deep in a decades-old scandal.The discovery that the abandoned Persian is actually Diamond, show cat of reclusive film star Gloria Starling, is just the beginning. Hidden in Diamond's carrier are two explosive pieces of evidence: a vintage art deco brooch and a letter that could rewrite Hollywood history. The infamous theft that destroyed Gloria's career in 1975 during the filming of "The Cat's Eye Affair" may not be what it seemed – and someone in quiet Guilford, Connecticut wants to keep it that way.Aided by the charming local veterinarian Dr. Paul Harrison and her shrewd neighbor Mrs. Maple, a retired detective, Penny races to uncover the truth about Gloria's disappearance. With her own enigmatic house cat Hercule Purr-row acting strangely around Diamond's carrier and a determined visitor who keeps asking too many questions, Penny realizes that small towns hold the biggest secrets – and someone will do anything to keep them buried."Murder on the Feline Express" is the purr-fect start to a cozy new series that will delight mystery lovers and cat fanciers alike.

After catching her celebrity chef fiancé sizzling in the arms of another woman, Lindsey Bakewell left big city Wall Street for small town Beacon Harbor, Michigan to pursue her own passion as a pastry baker—and gets mixed up in someone’s sweet taste of revenge . . . More interested in kneading dough than adding it up, Lindsey’s breakup inspired her to set up the shop she always wanted in a place that always made her happy. She’d spent many childhood summers near this beach community and converting the old run-down lighthouse into a bakery café and home offers a perfect fresh start for Lindsey and her devoted Newfoundland dog, Wellington. But not everyone in town has a sweet tooth. The preservation society won’t have the lighthouse’s history sugar coated by lattes and cakes—and a protest group crashes Lindsey’s Memorial Day opening. Then her ex-fiancé Jeffrey Plank and his girlfriend Mia Long arrive to trash the place. In the ensuing chaos Mia chokes on a donut and dies. An autopsy reveals cyanide in Mia’s bloodstream and Lindsey is the police’s prime suspect. To clear her name, she’s going to need to combine ingredients found in the town’s checkered past to uncover the identity of a desperate killer . . . Includes Delicious Recipes!Advance praise for MURDER AT THE BEACON BAKESHOP“Darci Hannah mixes spicy characters, a sweet bakeshop, and a possibly haunted lighthouse into a charming beachfront Michigan village and serves up a mystery as delectable as the bakeshop’s treats and as twisty as the lighthouse stairs." —Ginger Bolton, author of Boston Scream Murder

A new hometown. A murdered aunt. Mysterious talking animals. Divorce just turned interesting.Ellie Byrne’s life is turned upside down when her cheating husband leaves her broke and homeless, but when she inherits a bed and breakfast in the small town of Salem Falls, she’s given a second chance at a fresh start. That is until she finds out her aunt didn't just die on the property, she was murdered.Suddenly, she finds herself the target of threatening messages and hostile attitudes from almost everyone in town. Desperate to find out who killed her aunt and protect her new life, Ellie summon her amateur sleuth mode, face her fears and unravel the mystery.Can she piece together the clues and find her aunt’s killer or will this bed and breakfast end up a dead and breakfast?Filled with middle-aged heroines, talking pets, and a quirky small town setting, this charming paranormal women’s fiction cozy mystery series will keep you guessing until the very end.Buy now and start solving today!