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A hidden tusk. A deadly race. And one retired teacher who refuses to be frozen out of the truth. When retired teacher Margaret Calloway’s sharp-eyed cat, Kodiak, uncovers a carved walrus tusk hidden on her Frosthaven property, her quiet Alaskan life cracks wide open. The discovery pulls Margaret into a chilling small-town mystery involving illegal ivory, old smuggling trails, a powerful conservation nonprofit, and a charming veterinarian with secrets buried deeper than the snow. As Frosthaven prepares for the Great Northern Race, Margaret realizes the race may be the perfect cover for a ...

Five more meals. Five more murders. And somehow… Gus is still the prime suspect. Welcome back to Seaview, Maine—where the ocean breeze is fresh, the food is unforgettable, and trouble keeps walking straight through the doors of The Lighthouse Diner. Retired librarian Hazel Parker thought she’d seen it all—but in Seaview, every new season brings a brand-new body. With her sharp instincts and her even sharper best friend Millie Brewster, Hazel must once again untangle secrets simmering beneath food festivals, summer crowds, and small-town traditions… all while keeping Gus Bailey out...

She came to serve lobster rolls… but trouble keeps showing up on the menu. Welcome to Cliff’s Cove, Maine—where the butter is hot, the gossip is hotter, and murder has a habit of crashing even the most peaceful seaside days. Becky and Lisa McAllister are just trying to run their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, serving up buttery rolls and small-town charm. But between poisoned chowder, missing filmmakers, explosive secrets in the harbor, and a conspiracy that could destroy the entire coastline, these sisters can’t seem to stay out of trouble… no matter how hard they try. ...

Welcome to Seaview, Maine—where breakfast is sacred, friendship is forever, and murder has a habit of showing up on the Blue Plate Special. In A Blue Plate Diner Mystery Series Box Set, small-town diner owner Hazel Hart just wants to serve comfort food and keep her customers happy. But when crime creeps into her kitchen, she and her quick-witted crew—Ruby Frye, Benny the cook, Joey the dishwasher, and steady Sheriff Cal Barnes—end up serving justice alongside coffee and pie. From poisoned burritos to tainted syrup, shady land deals, and secrets baked right into the biscuits, every ...

Five small-town mysteries. One reluctant sleuth. And trouble that just won’t stay buried. Welcome to Briar Hollow—where the coffee is strong, the gossip travels faster than the morning mail, and murder has a way of ruining even the best-laid plans. When Becky Bennett arrives looking for a fresh start, she never expects to become the town’s unofficial problem-solver. But one mystery turns into another, and before long, Becky finds herself knee-deep in secrets, lies, and danger that refuses to stay in the past. This complete Oops, It’s a Murder Series Box Set includes all five ...

Welcome to Seaview, Maine—where the coffee is hot, the gossip is hotter, and murder is always on the menu. When retired librarian Hazel Parker stops by The Lighthouse Diner for its famous meatloaf special, she doesn’t expect dinner to come with a side of murder. But when a local real estate developer drops dead at the counter, the beloved diner is thrust into the center of a scandal. With the police circling, and the town’s favorite eatery under suspicion, Hazel teams up with her new best friend Millie Brewster, a sharp-tongued waitress who knows everyone’s secrets, and Gus Bailey, ...

A Casserole Confessions Mystery Series: Books 1–5 Secrets, scandals, and casseroles hotter than the oven—welcome to Chesterfield, Connecticut. When sixty-something widow Nessie Stewart launches Casserole Confessions—a side hustle where she delivers homemade dishes and listens to her neighbors spill their secrets—she expects juicy gossip, not homicide. But in a town where casseroles double as currency and comfort food can’t smother betrayal, every recipe comes with a side of scandal. From bodies in freezers to stolen identities, recipe thefts, and confessions that scorch hotter ...

Someone in coastal Maine just turned lobster bisque into a murder weapon. Becky and Lisa McAllister run Let’s Lobstah!, the town’s favorite red food truck serving buttery lobster rolls and seaside smiles. But when a councilman drops dead after eating their famous bisque, the sisters suddenly find themselves at the center of a small-town scandal. With business sinking and gossip spreading faster than a nor’easter, Becky and Lisa set out to clear their names. From foggy piers to shady marina deals and secrets that lead straight to the mayor’s office, the sisters discover something ...

Welcome to Maple Hollow, Vermont—a storybook mountain town where snowflakes fall like secrets, coffee is always brewing, and the ovens at the Maple Cabin Inn never stay cool for long. When widow Hazel Lockwood inherits her Aunt Mae’s beloved inn, she hopes for quiet mornings, maple lattes, and a new beginning. Instead, she finds herself whisked into one mystery after another—where recipes hide clues, neighbors harbor grudges, and the scent of cinnamon often leads straight to crime. With her outspoken best friend Birdie, the steadfast Jonas, and a cast of quirky locals, Hazel uncovers ...

A dead body, a glass of sweet tea, and a small town full of secrets—welcome to Magnolia Bend, where charm can be deadly. When café owner Della Mae Carter returns to Magnolia Bend, Tennessee, she’s determined to rebuild her life one biscuit at a time. But during the town’s beloved Magnolia Blossom Festival, everything turns sour when social queen Laverne Pickett collapses after sipping sweet tea—poisoned sweet tea. With suspicion falling on Della’s kitchen, her reputation—and livelihood—hang by a thread. In a town where gossip spreads faster than wildfire, Della must uncover ...

Five meals. Five murders. One unforgettable small-town sleuth. Welcome to Seaview, Maine—where the coffee is always hot, the gossip travels fast, and if you’re not careful…you might just end up on the menu. In this delightful and delicious cozy mystery collection, retired librarian Hazel Parker never planned to become the town’s go-to sleuth. But when murder keeps showing up at The Lighthouse Diner, Hazel, along with sharp-tongued waitress Millie Brewster and gruff-but-lovable owner Gus Bailey, must uncover secrets simmering beneath the surface of their charming coastal town. From ...

A Casserole Confessions Mystery Series: Books 6-10 Secrets, scandals, and casseroles hotter than the oven—welcome to Chesterfield, Connecticut. When sixty-something widow Nessie Stewart launches Casserole Confessions—a side hustle where she delivers homemade dishes and listens to her neighbors spill their secrets—she expects juicy gossip, not homicide. But in a town where casseroles double as currency and comfort food can’t smother betrayal, every recipe comes with a side of scandal. From bodies in freezers to stolen identities, recipe thefts, and confessions that scorch hotter than...

The Cookie Company Mystery Series: Books 1–5 Welcome to Sugar Creek, where secrets are baked fresh daily and solved with a side of cookies. When widowed mom Lilianna Harper and her sharp-tongued daughter Remi open The Cookie Company, they expect long hours, quirky customers, and sugar-dusted chaos—not sabotage, stolen recipes, or clues tucked between cookie sheets. But in a town where gossip rings louder than the church bells, every sweet bite comes with a mystery to crack. This delightful 5-book box set delivers all the charm of Gilmore Girls with a dash of sleuthing fun. Packed with ...

Jenny thought divorce was the worst thing that could happen… until her rescue dog started digging up murder. Jenny Reagan thought Elk Cove would be her second chance—a quiet cottage, a slower life, and maybe a little peace. But when she volunteers at the local dog rescue, one unusual puppy changes everything. Barnaby isn’t like other dogs. He doesn’t bark. He doesn’t play. He watches. And when he starts digging up clues tied to a decades-old disappearance, Jenny realizes her new home may be hiding a deadly secret. A missing woman. A town full of silence. And someone who will do ...

In Frosthaven, Alaska, the ice doesn’t just preserve the cold—it preserves secrets. When beloved sled dog trainer Sully Sullivan is found dead along the frozen racing trail, most of the small town assumes the brutal winter claimed another victim. But Maggie notices things others overlook—the perfectly packed gear, the uneasy silence of Sully’s sled dogs, and tracks in the snow that don’t add up. With her enormous, sharp-eyed tabby cat Kodiak at her side, Maggie begins asking quiet questions around town. Her search leads her deep into the fiercely competitive world of dog mushing, ...

Lights, camera… murder in Cliff’s Cove, Maine. Sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister are back behind the grill of their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, serving up buttery lobster rolls and seaside charm. When a Hollywood film crew rolls into town to shoot a romantic comedy on the boardwalk, landing the catering job feels like their big break. Until the film’s director vanishes… and the wrong man takes the fall. With Detective Owen Pike warning them to stay out of it (again), Becky and Lisa do exactly the opposite. Between suspicious actors, salty secrets, and small-town gossip ...

They thought things might finally slow down… but in Cliff’s Cove, trouble always comes back for seconds. Welcome back to Cliff’s Cove, Maine—where the lobster is fresh, the stakes are higher than ever, and secrets are bubbling just beneath the surface. Becky and Lisa McAllister are still serving up buttery lobster rolls from their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, but peace never lasts long in this seaside town. From dead lawyers and high-profile galas to shadowy corporations, federal investigations, and a conspiracy that could destroy the coast itself, the sisters find ...

The diner is serving ‘em up hot again…no, wait. I mean cold. As in corpse-level cold. Uh oh. Where is Hazel when Seaview, Maine needs her the most? After solving the Meatloaf Murder Special, Hazel thinks her sleuthing days are behind her. But when The Lighthouse Diner serves its famous chicken fried steak during the annual Harvest Festival, a notorious food critic keels over before dessert, and once again the town points fingers at Gus Bailey’s kitchen. Determined to clear her friend’s name, Hazel teams up with sharp-tongued waitress Millie Brewster to investigate. Between rival ...

Three chilling mysteries. One determined sleuth. And a town where the ice never forgets. Welcome to Frosthaven, Alaska—where the winters are brutal, the town is tight-knit, and the secrets don’t stay buried for long. When retired schoolteacher Margaret “Maggie” Calloway trades her old life for a quiet cabin in the Alaskan wilderness, she expects snow-covered mornings, peaceful solitude, and time to start fresh. But with her larger-than-life tabby cat, Kodiak, at her side, trouble seems to find her faster than a winter storm rolling in. Because in Frosthaven… bodies have a way of ...

Spring has sprung in Seaview, Maine—and so has a shocking murder! Spring in Seaview, Maine should mean daffodils, warm breezes, and comfort food at The Lighthouse Diner. But when Gus serves his famous Sunday Pot Roast Special, the meal comes with an unexpected side: murder. Councilman Richard Crandall, known for his sharp tongue and sharper dealings, collapses in his booth before dessert. At first, suspicion falls on Gus’s beloved pot roast—until Hazel discovers a small brown bottle hidden beneath the table. Poison, not gravy, was the real culprit. Packed with humor, small-town charm,...