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A missing brother. A desperate detective. And a small-town secret that could unravel everything. When Arabella is asked to help find Detective Derek Reed’s missing brother, her witchy instincts tell her there’s more to this case than meets the eye. With a few untapped magical abilities and a lot of determination, Arabella dives into the investigation, quickly finding herself pulled into the dark underbelly of the seemingly quaint town she calls home. Their search uncovers a hidden world where a dangerous cult practices dark magic and leaves a trail of mysterious symbols that lead right ...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint Bavarian Christmas town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her adorable rescue cocker spaniel, and enough garden gnomes to fill a museum. Book 1 - Deck the Santa Chloe Carson is excited for her long-awaited family reunion. But as they gather in a snow-clad village to plan their aging mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, the old lady’s habit of spreading garden gnomes around town leads to a panicked pilgrimage. And the mayhem continues when their visit to the nutcracker museum reveals Kris Kringle has come to an unmerry demise. With a ...

Arabella hides an extraordinary secret: she is a witch, known only to the spirit of her late grandmother. Living a simple life as a café worker and vegetable seller, she avoids using her powers, despite her grandmother's encouragement. But her quiet existence is shattered when a stranger publicly accuses her of witchcraft. The next day, this accuser is found dead, and Arabella becomes the prime suspect. With suspicion growing and her grandmother urging her to embrace her magical heritage, Arabella must navigate a labyrinth of past connections and hidden truths. Her only lead? A business ...

Arabella's tranquil life is shattered when her spectral grandmother makes an urgent appearance with a harrowing tale: her bones have been mysteriously stolen, and if they're not retrieved quickly, she will disappear forever. As Arabella visits the family graveyard, she finds her grandmother's grave seemingly undisturbed, but the cemetery manager dismisses her concerns, and the local police deem her story too fantastical. Arabella, feeling increasingly isolated in her quest, sees her grandmother becoming more transparent with each passing hour, heightening the stakes of her mission. With the...

Magic had always been Arabella's secret, until a murder forced her to reveal it. As a café worker in the charming coastal town of Port Havenwood, Arabella's quiet world is turned upside down when her new mentor is implicated in a shocking murder. With her sassy French bulldog, Marcel, by her side, she must harness her newfound powers to solve the crime. As Arabella dives into a web of deceit and danger, she must balance her magical abilities with the threat of exposure. Each clue raises the stakes, revealing that she’s not the only one with secrets. Will the secrets she uncovers put her ...

Get the first book in each cozy mystery series! Light, cozy mysteries with fun loving, amateur female sleuths, quirky family members, and an adorbs cocker spaniel. No gore, swearing or cliffhangers. Cupcakes and Catastrophe The Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery Series (A Culinary Cozy Mystery) A nightmare ending to her storybook marriage. An escape to a quaint beach town. Will a mysterious murder derail a second chance at her dream? Tilly Griffin did everything by the book. Everyone else’s book. Now it was her turn to write a new chapter, three thousand miles from her former life. Her dream of ...

They wanted a peaceful vacation in a wintry location. But when Santa meets an untimely end, can these intrepid investigators save the season? Chloe Carson is excited for her long-awaited family reunion. But as they gather in a snow-clad village to plan their aging mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, the old lady’s habit of spreading garden gnomes around town leads to a panicked pilgrimage. And the mayhem continues when their visit to the nutcracker museum reveals Kris Kringle has come to an unmerry demise. With a ton of questions and no answers, Chloe and her cunning cocker spaniel ...

Oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches, and…a dead body? Chloe was basking in the glow of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and the satisfaction of solving the murder of Santa. Her thoughts turned to the arrival of her sisters the following day and getting on with the purpose of this family trip. However, the gift someone left under the tree was worse than a bag of coal. Another murder mystery in the midst of this Bavarian-style village threatened to throw the entire small-town into mayhem. No sooner had her sisters arrived, than one of them threatened to leave, blowing up the...

Looking forward to putting her past behind her, Tilly takes her bestie up on an offer for a weekend of pampering. The girls’ getaway to a swanky spa quickly turns dire. Plans for pedicures, massages, and umbrella drinks swiftly get set aside as they become embroiled with shady characters and snooty staff. Will they solve the mystery with the help of their new celebrity friend? Or be hauled off to jail for murder? Pedicures and Perpetrators is a short story in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her ...

In a single, fateful night, Arabella's life as a novice witch is shattered when she becomes the chief suspect in a haunting murder. She is jolted by the discovery that the murder involved her grandmother's bones, setting off whispers about a curse from the depths of witchcraft lore. Her world unfolds into a mysterious domain of dark magic and coven secrets as she confronts the perplexing reality of her grandmother's cryptic involvement and an unshakable alibi she dares not disclose.Arabella's quest for the truth reveals startling suspects, each harboring a grave motive. As she delves into ...

A light, cozy mystery in a small town with a puzzle loving, amateur female sleuth, quirky characters (human and canine), and enough flowers and pastries to fill your garden and your belly. Book 1 - Peonies and Peril Chloe Carson has no clue what’s next. Starting life from scratch after her husband’s passing, the sixty-year-old is back in her hometown to ready the family’s treehouse hotel for sale. But her six-month commitment heads into the weeds when the ornery garden club president is found pushing up daisies in her prized peony patch. With her aging mom and bff topping the list of ...

A light, cozy mystery in a small town with a puzzle loving, amateur female sleuth, quirky characters (human and canine), and enough flowers and pastries to fill your garden and your belly. Book 4 - Mistletoe and Misfortune Epic plans are underway to celebrate the hotel’s glorious expansion. But the untimely death of a pompous chef right in the middle of the preparations might be what closes down the hotel for good. Ben’s award-winning restaurant and food are legendary, but not as much as his arrogance and unscrupulous dealings. As Chloe and Max work to salvage the event, they discover ...

A family obligation. A shocking crime. The course of her life changed forever. The last family member to leave the memorial service for her uncle, Tilly reluctantly plans her return trip to Boston, and the shambles of a life that await her. When saying her goodbye to the quaint beach town, and her remaining uncle, they witness a crime in progress. As they begin their quest to right a wrong, will they succeed in maintaining order before Tilly heads home? Candy and Cowardice is a short story in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series. A light, cozy mystery in a quaint beach town with a fun ...

Secrets, scandals, and spaniels… As Halloween looms, Cedarbrook teems with activity, brimming with anticipation for the haunting hayride, the town's centerpiece. Chloe, accompanied by her devoted fiancé Paul, eagerly plans to join their friends. Little do they know that opening night will ignite a tragedy, plunging Cedarbrook into an abyss of chaos. Unyielding, Chloe embarks on a relentless quest, determined to solve the murder and recover the stolen jewelry. Each thread unraveled exposes a labyrinth of secrets, motives, and long-standing rivalries, testing the very fabric of their ...

She’s returned to her old stomping ground and everything’s the same… except for the flowerbed adorned with a dead body. Chloe Carson has no clue what’s next. Starting life from scratch after her husband’s passing, the sixty-year-old is back in her hometown to ready the family’s treehouse hotel for sale. But her six-month commitment heads into the weeds when the ornery garden club president is found pushing up daisies in her prized peony patch. With her aging mom and bff topping the list of suspects, Chloe rolls up her sleeves and works alongside her rescued cocker spaniel to ...

In a one horse open…sleighed The final pieces to the family business plan are falling into place. And Chloe’s mom has launched another hair-brained idea to open up a gnome museum back home. The feud between her mom and her loveable cocker spaniel over those quirky creatures had reached epic levels. While trying to keep the peace, Chloe was enjoying the joy of the season and looking forward to her boyfriend soon joining her to celebrate Christmas. Her match-making mother can think of no better setting to further her scheme than a romantic sleigh ride to seal the deal. But, the reindeer ...

Retirees, revelations, revenge… Octogenarians Maude and Mabel are more than just two lively private investigators; they're experts in turning tranquil retirements into thrilling mysteries. Their cozy road trip to the charming town of Port la Pena in Southeast Texas quickly transforms into a perilous adventure when they stumble upon a shocking discovery in a neighbor's quaint house up for sale. The startling revelation of a grisly murder propels them into a riveting whodunit, with the quiet town playing stage to a plethora of potential culprits. The victim, once a well-respected neighbor, ...

This Halloween, Belle Harbor's celebrations turn deadly, and the town's darkest secrets are about to be unearthed. When Marla Jennings, the town’s most daring blogger, known for unmasking hidden scandals, meets a mysterious end during the annual Trick-or-Treat Walk, the festive mood sharply turns to suspicion and fear. Navigating a maze of deceit, Tilly discovers clues buried deep within the town's past, revealing that some residents have much more to hide than just their Halloween costumes. As the grand costume ball approaches, Tilly must piece together the puzzle before the killer ...

A new companion, nosy neighbors, and a revitalized purpose for life… Recovering from the passing of her long-time husband, Chloe ponders what’s next for her life in retirement. With a regular visit from her neighbor’s dog, she contemplates a canine companion. In the process, she discovers suspicious activity that leads her on a quest for answers. Will her attempt to sleuth out the mystery change the course of her life? Daffodils and Deadbeats is a short story in the Treehouse Hotel Mysteries series. A light, cozy mystery in a small town with a puzzle loving, amateur female sleuth, ...

A puppy parade, quirky garden gnomes, and a mysterious death mean puzzle lovin’ Chloe and her faithful companion Max are on the case again... Second in the Treehouse Hotel Mysteries series! Chloe and her mom are busy fixing up the adorable Buttercup Bungalow at the treehouse hotel when Chloe gets a disturbing call from her sister. It turns out Violet, the town environmentalist, has been found dead in the lobby of the local dog spa. Violet’s staunch environmental stance shouldn’t have made her a target. But her constant protests and her questionable handling of the popular annual pet ...