A hidden skeleton. A missing girl. Can a determined café owner uncover the truth, or will a deadly secret remain buried for ever? Sergeant Keya Varma is delighted to begin her new part-time role as the Cotswolds’ Rural Engagement Officer, while fulfilling her long-held dream of opening a small neighbourhood café. But she gets herself into a stew when builders uncover a young girl’s remains during the renovation work. While Keya and her police colleagues make progress reopening the case of a local girl who vanished thirty years ago, her brief taste of success turns bitter when a friend is found dead at her café. As confusion over identities threatens to derail the investigation, Keya fears that justice may never be served. Can Keya dig into the mystery and uncover the real culprit? Earl Grey and Shallow Graves is the first book in the Waterwheel Café Mystery series. If you enjoy clever puzzles, warm friendships and life in the Cotswolds, you’ll love Victoria Tait’s engaging British cozy mystery. Read Earl Grey and Shallow Graves and discover the secrets buried beneath the Cotswolds today!

Retirement in a small mountain town sounds perfect—until the first body turns up. Sue and Alan Jaworski move to the peaceful mountain town of Aspen Notch to enjoy their retirement. She pictures tranquil walks and postcard-worthy views; he’s dreaming of winter ski slopes. But their plans for a slower pace are quickly upended when Alan accepts the interim position of police chief—and Sue stumbles upon a dead body. Barely settled, Sue inherits an unruly puppy, receives a chilling death threat, and begins to suspect Aspen Notch isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Between a suspiciously controlling mayor, a grieving family, and elusive townsfolk, everyone’s a suspect—and someone’s willing to kill to keep their secrets buried. With the clock ticking, can Sue use her sharp instincts and eye for detail to help Alan solve the crime before she becomes the next victim? The first in the Aspen Notch Mystery Series, Murder in Aspen Notch is a wholesome cozy mystery with endearing characters and a satisfying whodunnit at its heart. If you enjoy Betty Rowlands, Murder, She Wrote , or the classic charm of Nancy Drew, you’ll feel right at home in Aspen Notch. _________________________________________________________ Praise for the Aspen Notch Mystery Series: ? ? ? ? ? "A cozy mystery, a page turner!" ? ? ? ? ? "Real people with real quirks, real hopes, real issues." ? ? ? ? ? "Great mystery, lovable characters and clean!" ? ? ? ? ? "I loved not being able to guess who the killer was." ? ? ? ? ? "So glad I came across this author!" ? ? ? ? ? "…you won't want to put down until you find out 'who dunnit'!" ? ? ? ? ? "Loved this cozy, well drawn characters." ? ? ? ? ? "Loved following Sue and Alan’s new life in Aspen Notch." ? ? ? ? ? "Enjoyed the characters and vivid descriptions." ? ? ? ? ? "I enjoy writers who don't rely on cursing, sex, and gore."

From #1 Amazon, New York Times , and USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes a kidnapped movie star, a dead Hollywood agent, and the female paparazzi member thrown into the middle of it all! Cameron Dakota is the L.A. Informer 's staff photographer and paparazza extraordinaire. Her latest subject is Trace Brody, top-shelf actor and half of America's favorite Hollywood couple. Trace is about to get married in a blow-out wedding, and Cam's editor, Felix Dunn (from the High Heels Mysteries ), has assigned her to get the first shots of the bride and groom. But when Cam takes pictures of what looks like Trace being threatened at gunpoint, she suddenly finds herself smack in the middle of a scandal more sensational than even she could invent. On the run, under fire, and in serious danger of falling in love with one leading man, Cam must get to the bottom of this story... before she becomes tomorrow's headline. What critics are saying: "The latest in the Hollywood Headlines series is 320 pages of pure fun. Halliday has created yet another laugh-out-loud whodunit. She breathes life into her mystery with a rich cast of vivid, pulp-fiction type characters and a heroine worth rooting for. 4 1/2 stars!" ~ RT Book Reviews "Gemma Halliday's witty, entertaining writing style shines through in her new book! I look forward to seeing lots more of Tina as this series continues. A fun read!" ~ Fresh Fiction "Halliday writes the kind of books that just make you smile and put you in a great mood. They're just so enjoyable and I would without a doubt recommend this book to romance and mystery readers alike." ~ Enchanted By Books "Very well written with smart and funny dialogue. It is a well-paced story that is thoroughly enjoyable with a mystery, a little romance, and a lot of laughs. Readers are sure to enjoy this delightful tale which is highly recommended." ~ Romance Reviews Today

The return of the prodigal son, a nutty clue to murder... Angela Atkinson may have left her barista days behind, but little did she know her new private investigation business would lead her straight into a twisted murder mystery. When Hummings Hollow's resident millionaire, Reginald Dean, is found bludgeoned to death in his mansion, Angela and her partner Ruff are called in to solve the case. But things take a personal turn when Angela's estranged brother, William, becomes a prime suspect. Determined to clear her brother's name, Angela dives headfirst into the investigation. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers not everything is as straightforward as it seems. When she rescues an injured squirrel to nurse him back to health, P. Nutty unearths a vital clue in his never-ending search for food. Angela realizes that she and the police have been barking up the wrong tree... "A suspenseful mystery that doesn’t miss a beat. " -- 5 Stars, Reader's Favorite Squirrel Skip Squabble is the third book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries series. If you adore intriguing cozy mysteries with beautiful small towns and a really adorable dog, then you won’t want to miss out on Angela and Ruff's fun and unforgettable cases.

When Boston library curator Kathryn Stinson returns to the Berkshires, she hopes to rekindle her romance with Earl Barker. But instead of peace, she finds conflict: a New York developer wants to transform the property she's been renting into a luxury housing project, and Earl has agreed to clear the site. Tensions grow after a fire sweeps through the woods and a charred body is found among the ashes. Was it an accident, arson, or something more sinister? As Kathryn digs deeper, her search leads to troubling connections between the developer and a close friend who fled New York years ago. What Kathryn uncovers could endanger her life. The more she learns, the clearer it becomes: someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried. An atmospheric mystery set in rural New England, SHUNTOLL ROAD is the second book in the Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries series by Leslie Wheeler.

"...a cozy mystery that will have you laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time!" - Anne-Marie Reynolds, for Readers' Favorite Three lonely neighbors. Five loyal dogs. One big mystery. What do a retired pharmacist, a quirky church choir director, and a Gen Z gamer have in common? Nothing much—until a cheesy murder mystery party at their apartment complex takes a bloody turn. After sharing front-row seats to an actual murder, Priya Visser, Gloria Williams, and Ryan Hsia form an unlikely team. As they follow a trail of long-buried secrets, the newfound sleuths must rely on each other and their dogs—a stately pug, two cheeky dachshunds, a grieving German shepherd, and an excitable lab puppy—to sniff out a killer hiding in plain sight. As clues (and friendships) pile up, this mismatched trio might just find what they’ve been missing: connection, courage, and the start of a true pack. The Dog Ladies is a laugh-out-loud cozy mystery with just a dash of danger, perfect for fans of second chances, chosen family, and sleuths on four paws. "Watching sweet old ladies and an awkward IT guy try to corner a vicious murderer is as entertaining as it sounds." - Gabriel Santos, for Readers' Favorite