????? “What a fantastic, fabulous and completely engrossing cozy mystery.” The Book DecoderTHE DAZZLING DEBUT FROM YOUR NEW FAVOURITE MYSTERY WRITER.**MEETI SHROFF-SHAH WAS LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER IN 2022!**Radhi returns home to Mumbai to lick her wounds after a failed relationship and a bout of writer's block, but she soon gets caught up in the tangled mystery surrounding the death of her best friend's father.Among the rarefied circles of Mumbai’s posh Temple Hill, there is nothing more tragic than loss of face — not even loss of life.Radhi’s pregnant best friend Sanjana’s father is found dead in his study. Everyone says it’s suicide. And yet, just hours before, he was telling Sanjana that he couldn’t wait to hold his grandchild in his arms.Something feels off to Radhi. Her suspicions are further raised by the surly cook and timid young maid’s odd behaviour.And who did the second cup of tea on his desk belong to?Radhi is determined to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs beneath the diamond-studded prayer meetings and the lavishly catered ‘pure-veg’ brunches, the faster she finds herself drawn into a web of festering grievances, hidden agendas and long-buried secrets.As the intense Indian summer draws to an end and the monsoon sets in, Radhi risks everything to find out the truth.A FABULOUSLY ENGROSSING AND ATMOSPHERIC CRIME MYSTERY THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU STRAIGHT TO MUMBAI.Fans of Faith Martin, Richard Osman, Victoria Dowd, Vaseem Khan, Ian Moore, Louise Penny, Shamini Flint and Agatha Christie will devour this brilliant, atmospheric murder mystery.THE SETTINGThe series is situated in fictious Temple Hill, a quiet and privileged neighbourhood in Mumbai, located by the Arabian Sea. It comprises of four, leafy, sun-dappled slopes that lead up to the main Temple Hill road. Wide streets are lined with gulmohar trees in flaming reds and sunny yellows. The area still retains an old-world charm, which means the stout, pastel-coloured buildings haven’t been converted into ambitious high-rises of glass and steel. The neighbourhood is dotted with small parks, little galleries where local designers are always showcasing clothes and jewellery. There are also high-end gyms and yoga studios interspersed with tiny florists, cafes and confectionary shops. And situated amid all these gentle trappings of everyday life are the five ancient Jain temples that give Temple Hill its name.READERS LOVE A MUMBAI MURDER MYSTERY:“Unputdownable.” Telegraph India“Unfolding like an Agatha Christie mystery, the book delivers on pace, plot and climax.” The Hindu“Pick of the week.” The Hinustan Times“A well-crafted mystery.” Mint Lounge“A well-written whodunnit that compels you to turn page after page until the end.” Frontlist Magazine????? “I loved this book. It was well written, with such great atmosphere and sense of place, plus a very likeable heroine, I just couldn't put it down.” Hannelore????? “This book is almost as good as a trip back to India. It has it all . . . A wonderful read!” Connie????? “Atmospheric, well plotted, with a superlative sense of place and with a wholly credible cast of characters, this is an enjoyable and immersive read and hopefully the start of a long-running series. Bravo!” Ruth G.????? “This is a compelling mystery with a plethora of suspects and a complex, lovable amateur detective who is determined to seek out the truth even if it hurts . . . Overall, an absorbing read, and I will definitely read the next book in this series.” Pooja P.

Join the Shepherd sisters in solving a mystery…before it’s too late! This artful cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke.Savanna Shepherd is a former art authenticator?someone who can tell a forgery from the real thing. She’s got a talent for spotting secrets hiding in plain sight.After being fired and dumped in the same terrible day, Savanna moves back to her idyllic hometown on the banks of Lake Michigan. At least she’s close to her sisters again, and she’s enjoying her new job as a grade school art teacher.Savanna even rediscovers her creative soul when an old family friend hires her to paint a mural. But when a cozy book club meeting ends with a possible murder, and then dangerous incidents occur in and around the friend’s mansion, Savanna’s sharp eye is put to the test. With a little help from her sisters?and from Aidan, the intriguing town doctor?will she be able to figure out what’s wrong with this picture?Previously titled Out Of The Picture. "Masterfully written, Gardner captures your heart with the Shepherd sisters in an artfully plotted mystery with a hint of romance amid the backdrop of Lake Michigan. Cozy readers will be begging for the next one!" --- Holly Danvers, author of the Lakeside Library Mystery series“Well-rounded characters immediately draw the reader into the lives of a trio of charming and intelligent sisters and their family and friends … Highly recommended for readers who love good writing, clever plotting, engaging characters, and a light touch of romance.” — author Victoria Gilbert, the Blue Ridge Library mystery series.

The Golden Girls meet Dirty Harry…From USA Today bestselling authorsSouthern matriarch Lillian Summer Fairview is settling right nice into prison, until Big Martha, the toughest broad on the cellblock, comes asking for a favor. Her niece has fallen for a guy she met online, and Martha’s convinced Mr. Too-Good-To-Be-True is up to no good. All Lil’s friends have to do is investigate the guy and report back. Already tied up with a cantankerous septic system on Lil’s family estate, the grannies don’t have time for detective work. If Summer Haven isn’t in shipshape before the historic society’s inspection, they’ll be in deep you-know-what. But Big Martha is as persuasive as she is tough, and when the gals poke around, they find the guy doesn’t really exist. Will these amateur sleuths be able to track down the elusive Romeo in the scam-filled world of online dating without alerting the local police to their shenanigans, or will they find themselves in trouble right up to their granny panties?Recipes included!(Originally published as Fit to be Tied in the Granny/G Team series)Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire series chronologically and follow the character development, the following is the correct order. The stories are secondary to the main series.1. In for a Penny2. Collard Greens and Catfishing3. Christmas Cookies and a Confession - A Jenny & Teague romantic adventure story4. Deviled Eggs and Deception5. Sweet Tea and Second Chances - A Jenny & Teague romantic adventure story6. Fried Pickles and a Funeral7. Wedding Mints and Witnesses

When a new bookstore in the County Cork Irish village of Kilbane closes the book on an author’s life, it’s up to Garda Siobhán O'Sullivan to resolve the story . . . Between training the new town garda and trying to set a wedding date with her fiancé, Macdara Flannery, Siobhán is feeling a bit overwhelmed. But an author event at the new bookstore featuring Irish writers taking up residency in Kilbane offers a welcome distraction. One author, Deirdre Walsh, spends more time complaining about the unfairness of the publishing industry and megastar bestselling authors like Nessa Lamb instead of her own body of work. After the evening ends in a battle of words, Deirdre’s body is found the next day in the back of the store—with pages torn from Nessa’s books stuffed in her mouth. Now, Siobhán must uncover which of Kilbane’s literary guests took Deirdre’s criticisms so personally they engaged in foul play . . . “A mélange of clues from classic mysteries plus plenty of Irish charm produce an enjoyable read.” —Kirkus Reviews“Outstanding . . . O’Connor reinforces her place as the queen of the cozy police procedural.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In a charming seaside town, secrets don’t stay buried for long… Body of Chef Found in Wall Three Years After He ‘Left to go to Australia’Human remains found inside the wall of a disused building have now been identified as those of Victor Blackwell. He was the head chef at Windstanton’s The Seaside Lounge until just over three years ago, when, according his friends, he left for a job in Australia. Detective Inspector Albert Finch from Fenshire’s Cold Case Unit has asked for anyone who has information about the chef’s movements three years ago to come forward.We have no choice! With only three weeks until the Grand Opening, the last thing Bea and Perry need is the grim discovery of a skeleton in the wall of Simon and Ryan’s soon-to-open restaurant, SaltAir. But when it’s designated a crime scene, and the policeman in charge of the investigation into Vic’s murder refuses to let them have access to continue the refurbishment, they have no other option than to investigate the murder themselves or risk letting Simon and Ryan down.But in a town where everyone harbours secrets, can they uncover the truth in time or will SaltAir’s opening be a damp squib?