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Miami has a serial killer on the loose—and the last people anyone expects to catch him are a retired couple in knee socks and sandals. Kelli Fudge and her cozy mystery author aunt, Lucy Lemon, have teamed up to write their very first series together! In book 1 of White Collar Murder Mystery series, Jack and Marge Bledsoe moved to Miami to enjoy their golden years playing shuffleboard and watching sunsets on the beach. But when their neighbor, a Miami P.D. detective, makes them an offer they can’t refuse, retirement suddenly gets a lot more dangerous. A shadowy killer is slipping into ...

If you liked Desperate Housewives, and you get the warm and fuzzies over cozy culinary mysteries, you will love Chicken Pot Pride! When sixty-something empty nester Nessie Stewart launches Casserole Confessions—a quirky little business where she delivers homemade dishes and listens to her neighbors spill their secrets—she expects gossip, not homicide. But when a body is found in her client’s freezer, Chesterfield’s whispers turn into a full-blown scandal. Every casserole she delivers comes with a confession attached, and every alibi seems shakier than the town’s rickety book-club ...

A dead fisherman in the town jail. A secret lurking beneath the harbor. And two lobster truck sisters about to stir up serious trouble. When a fisherman is found dead inside the Cliff’s Cove jail—soaked, scaled, and surrounded by secrets—Becky and Lisa of the Let’s Lobstah! food truck are once again serving up clues instead of lobster rolls. But when federal agents descend on the tiny coastal town and a familiar name resurfaces—Harland Cross—the sisters uncover a chilling plot beneath the waves: Project Tide, a genetic experiment that could poison the coast forever. Armed with ...

A charming New England bed-and-breakfast turns deadly when a guest is found murdered beside a loaf of pumpkin bread. Lizzie and her sister Carolyn thought opening The Maple Leaf Inn in picturesque Ember Falls, Massachusetts would be the fresh start they desperately needed. Instead, their first busy autumn weekend takes a shocking turn when one of their guests is discovered dead in the library—stabbed with a Victorian letter opener. With a house full of suspicious guests, a missing briefcase, and mysterious property deeds tied to the inn’s past, Lizzie quickly realizes someone in Ember ...

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 ...

A stolen recipe. A bitter rivalry. And a murder baked right into the heart of a charming New England town. When Lizzie and her sister Carolyn plan a progressive dinner on Thanksgiving, most of the other innkeepers in Ember Falls are happy to participate. But when one of them–Griselda Pike–accuses the ladies of stealing her cinnamon roll recipe, things get ugly…fast. Then, after a public confrontation, Griselda turns up dead in the sisters’ backyard. With the murder weapon tied to their kitchen and rumors spreading faster than gossip at a town meeting, Lizzie and Carolyn suddenly ...

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 ...

Welcome to Butcher Creek, where the cappuccinos are frothy, the brownies are fierce, and murder is always on the menu. At Bad Girls Bake Better, leather-clad bakers Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo keep the dessert bar rocking with sass, sugar, and a touch of mischief. But when a local councilman drops dead after eating their famous pecan pie, the heat in the kitchen turns criminal. With the crookedest cop in town pointing fingers their way, the Bad Girls must whip up the truth before their business—and freedom—goes up in smoke. From flirting with bikers to sleuthing in stilettos, these ...

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,...

Welcome back to Seaview, Maine—where the coffee’s strong, the gossip’s juicy, and murder is always on the menu. When Jaynie Hart’s Seaview Diner reopens with her new Blue Plate Special—the Double Cheeseburger with Seaview Sauce—business is sizzling. But when a famous food critic keels over mid-bite, Jaynie’s back in the hot seat. With Sheriff Cal Barnes urging her to stay out of it (ha!) and Eleanor stirring up theories faster than cream in coffee, Jaynie dives into another deliciously dangerous investigation. Between rival chefs, blackmailing critics, and one suspicious “...

In Briar Hollow, the truth doesn’t always bring peace—sometimes it brings danger. When a public argument turns deadly, the town rushes to judgment, eager to close the case and move on. But Becky knows that neat endings often hide the messiest lies. As whispers harden into certainty and an arrest offers convenient relief, Becky begins to see a troubling pattern—one she recognizes all too well. The story everyone believes doesn’t match the evidence, and the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes that this murder has nothing to do with anger…and everything to do with fear. With ...

After everything she’s endured, Becky hopes life in Briar Hollow can finally return to normal. But when a devastating house fire claims a life, the quiet town is once again forced to confront the truth hiding beneath its familiar streets. As rumors swirl and fear spreads, Becky begins to notice the small inconsistencies no one else wants to face. What starts as a tragic accident soon reveals something far more complicated—old grudges, buried secrets, and desperation that’s been smoldering for years. As the investigation unfolds, Becky must decide how much of herself she’s willing to...

Autumn has settled over Acorn Falls, and the Sweater Weather Café is alive with cinnamon rolls, gossip, and Maple Tipton’s famous pumpkin lattes. Maple and her oh-so-handsome partner, Kelly, crave a peaceful season—but when a bloody handprint appears on the café door and a college professor turns up dead, tranquility goes out the window. Between jealous colleagues, secret affairs, and scheming students, Maple finds herself in the middle of another murder. With Kelly’s wit and a dash of courage, she’ll need to uncover the killer before her cozy café becomes a crime scene. Warm, ...

A fiery explosion off the coast of Cliff’s Cove turns a quiet summer night into a deadly mystery. Sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister are rolling into their busiest season yet with their lobster food truck, Let’s Lobstah!—serving buttery rolls, seaside smiles, and feeding hungry beach crowds. But when a violent blast out on the water reveals a dangerous secret beneath the harbor, the sisters find themselves tangled in their most dangerous mystery yet. Between stolen research, whispered cover-ups, and a familiar face they’re no longer sure they can trust, Becky and Lisa must follow a ...

Welcome back to Seaview, Maine—where the coffee’s hot, the gossip’s hotter, and murder always finds its way onto the menu. When Jaynie Hart debuts her new Blue Plate Special—Jaynie’s Homestyle Meatloaf—the Seaview Diner buzzes with autumn charm… until a live radio broadcast ends in tragedy. With a local host poisoned on air and her beloved diner sealed off yet again, Jaynie must serve up more than comfort food—she’ll need quick thinking, loyal friends, and a dash of courage to uncover who wanted silence served cold. Packed with cinnamon-scented humor, small-town charm, and...

She came to Alaska for peace. Her cat found a killer. Retired schoolteacher Margaret "Maggie" Calloway traded her Ohio life for a cozy cabin in remote Frosthaven, Alaska. With her enormous cat, Kodiak, by her side, she dreamed of quiet days amid breathtaking wilderness. But on the first big snowfall, Kodiak drags her to Frosthaven Lake—where the ice-entombed body of beloved fish hatchery owner Earl Benton stares up from below. The sheriff calls it a tragic accident. Maggie spots the truth: Earl's boots are bone dry. He didn't drown—he was placed there. As Maggie digs into Frosthaven's ...

When recent widow Hazel Lockwood inherits her Aunt Mae’s rustic inn in Maple Hollow, Vermont, she hopes the quiet woods and scent of maple sugar will heal her heart. But her first winter at the Maple Cabin Inn brings more than creaking pipes and moose tracks—it brings murder. After a guest is found dead in the snow, the sheriff calls it an accident. Hazel isn’t so sure. With help from her chatty neighbor Birdie and rugged handyman Jonas, she follows a trail of clues—and footprints—that melt into small-town secrets. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and a touch ...

In Briar Hollow, everyone knew who the killer was—until the truth proved them wrong. When Becky Bennett arrives in the lakeside town hoping for a quiet fresh start, she doesn’t expect to stumble into a murder that the entire community is eager to solve quickly—and conveniently. After a beloved man is found dead behind his rose garden, suspicion falls fast on the grieving wife. The town accepts the story without question. But something about it doesn’t sit right with Becky. As whispers turn into certainty and pressure mounts to stop asking questions, Becky discovers that truth is far...

Welcome to Seaview, Maine—where the coffee’s strong, the gossip’s hotter, and murder is always on the menu. When beloved diner owner Jaynie Hart serves Councilman Dean Merrow his usual breakfast burrito, she never expects him to drop dead before the check arrives. Suddenly, her cozy seaside café becomes the scene of the year’s juiciest whodunit. With her sharp-tongued waitress Eleanor, loyal cook Benny, and old flame Sheriff Cal Barnes at her side, Jaynie must prove her kitchen’s clean—and her conscience cleaner. Between small-town secrets, blackmail, and one very suspicious ...

Popcorn, movie nights…and a scream that won’t fade into the credits. Sugar Creek’s summer movie nights promise picnics, laughter, and The Cookie Company’s new Cookies & Cream Sandwiches—until opening night turns deadly. Town treasurer Gerald Knox is found murdered behind the screen, a half-eaten cookie in his hand. Now the Harpers are under suspicion. Determined to clear their bakery’s name, Lilianna and Remi dive into small-town grudges, movie club drama, and long-buried financial secrets. But in Sugar Creek, everyone has something to hide—and someone is willing to kill to ...