What does a bride-to-be and a killer have in common?

When the friend responsible for getting Maddie her first baking job comes to visit, a mess of trouble follows her to town.It's going to take all Maddie's skills, a legacy from her grandad, to solve the crime. While that's not exactly a new thing, this level of vengeance is worse than anything she's encountered so far.Fortunately, she has her team of gal pals and a bossy cat on the case. Big Red, the large Maine coon, senses something is amiss from day one and he's on a one cat mission to track down the people messing with his family.

Will her involvement in these crimes prove to Ethan yet again that Maddie's a walking disaster—and not exactly marriage material?

The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she’s a talented amateur sleuth.

Other books in The Maple Lane MysteriesSugar and Sliced - Maple Lane PrequelBook 1 Apple Pie and ArsenicBook 2 Bagels and BlackmailBook 3 Cookies and ChaosBook 4 Doughnuts and DisasterBook 5 Eclairs and ExtortionBook 6 Fudge and FrenemiesBook 7 Gingerbread and GunshotsBook 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - out now!

C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, 'himself'. With an extended family to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.

A game of cat and mouse,

a killer who hides in plain sight…

When a local game warden is found dead in the forest, savvy investigator Angela Atkinson is thrust into a tangled web of suspects and motives. The only clue? An unusually large bullet.As Angela and Ruff begin their investigation, they stumble upon a rabbit trapped in a bear trap, a grim discovery that leads them to a startling realization…A dangerous poacher is on the loose.In a town where every hunter has a story and every bullet has a target, Angela and Ruff must unravel the enigma behind the game warden's demise. Determined to crack the case, she takes matters into her own hands and goes undercover. With Ruff by her side, Angela navigates the treacherous landscape and follows the trail of clues, determined to unmask the poacher before the hunter becomes the hunted..."A lighthearted mystery that gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling while reading and draws upon the love of animals and mystery."

--5 Stars, Reader's Favorite

Veggielante Violence is the fourth 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.

DISCOVER AN UNPUTDOWNABLE COZY MYSTERY FROM ONE OF THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE CRIME WRITERS.

“A new Simon Brett novel is

an event

for

mystery

fans!”

P.D. James

“

Murder most enjoyable

.”

Colin Dexter

“Few crime writers are

so enchantingly gifted

.”

The Sunday Times

“Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cozies? Simon Brett is

happy to oblige

.”

New York Times

**A CWA DIAMOND DAGGER AWARD WINNER!**

_______________________

Meet Mrs Melita Pargeter

, a vivacious widow whose mystery-solving talents come in handy when a murderer stalks a hotel for well-to-do retirees.She checks into the Devereux Hotel on England’s sunny south coast. Where secrets hide behind every door and the sea-views are

to die

for . . .Her arrival, in a fancy car and a flurry of silk, causes much excitement among the elderly residents.

By next morning, they have something new to talk about — the discovery of a crumpled body at the foot of the stairs.

The victim is old Mrs Selsby, timid occupant of the hotel’s most coveted sea-front room. Everyone says her death was a tragic accident, but Melita’s not so sure.Wealthy Mrs S. just

happens

to have left her fortune to her fellow Devereux residents. And then there’s the matter of her jewellery. A priceless collection that seems to be disappearing piece by piece . . .Melita may be pushing seventy, but she still has a trick or two left up her sleeve.

Can she catch the killer before anyone else dies?

Meet your next favourite sleuth in this wonderfully witty whodunit.

Fans of

Agatha Christie, Nita Prose, M.C. Beaton,

The Thursday Murder Club

, Faith Martin, Julia Chapman, T.E. Kinsey, Jeanne M. Dams, Janice Hallett and Jane Adams

will be hooked from the very first page!

Readers love the one and only Mrs P.:

????? “Continually surprising, witty.”

Publishers Weekly

????? “A crisp little mystery-comedy of the drily delightful English sort . . . Playfully taut, with false clues galore.”

Kirkus

????? “A modern Miss Marple!” Elizabeth????? “I loved it instantly! The mysterious heroine is the icing on the cake.” Goodreads review????? “A grand tale . . . with a generous dollop of humour!” Kathy????? “A great cozy read with a cast of quirky characters. I’m anxious to read more.” Beverly????? “Fun and full of surprises!” Ellen

THE DETECTIVE

Sixty-something Melita Pargeter is a woman in her

prime

— classy, earthy and sharp as a tack. Don’t believe the rumours about her late husband. The perfect gent, he left Mrs P. wanting for nothing. On his advice, she never leaves home without binoculars, gloves and a skeleton key. And these trusty essentials have always served her well. But murder seems to follow her to every new address . . .

ALSO BY SIMON BRETT

MRS PARGETER MYSTERY SERIES

Book 1: A NICE CLASS OF CORPSEBook 2: MRS, PRESUMED DEADBook 3: MRS PARGETER’S PACKAGEBook 4: MRS PARGETER’S POUND OF FLESHBook 5: MRS PARGETER’S PLOTBook 6: MRS PARGETER’S POINT OF HONOURBook 7: MRS PARGETER’S PRINCIPLE

A tranquil village.

A poisoned cupcake.

A murdered vicar.

A simple case - or it should be. But all clues point to the Toot Hansell Women’s Institute, and Detective Inspector Adams is about to discover there’s much more to the W.I. than just bake sales and jam making.

Alice Martin, RAF Wing Commander (Ret.), and current chair of the Women's Institute, knows the ladies of the W.I. are not guilty. But she has a bigger problem. Toot Hansell has a large and dragonish secret, and she needs to keep the police well away from it. Plus she’d really rather not be arrested for murder. Again.

Meanwhile, Beaufort Scales, High Lord of the Cloverly dragons and survivor of the days of knights and dragon hunts, knows even better than Alice that the modern dragon only survives as long as no one knows they exist. But he also knows friends don’t let friends face murder inquiries alone. Beaufort fully intends to Get Involved.

This investigation is about to take on dragonish proportions.

Best put the kettle on…

A funny cozy mystery (with dragons), for anyone that likes their mysteries British, gentle, and well-stocked with cake, tea, and friendship. And dragons, obviously.

Baking Bad is the laughter-steeped first book in The Beaufort Scales series of cozy mysteries (with dragons). If you like casually profane heroines, whimsical shenanigans, and stories that give you wings, then you’ll love Kim M. Watt’s enchanting tale.

Buy Baking Bad to whip up a recipe for murder today!

Note: This cozy mystery contains:

no graphic violenceno sexno strong language; however it does contain some blasphemous languagebut there are copious quantities of cake and tea. You may need supplies.