Cat Food

The Frosted Felony A Cozy Culinary Mystery with Recipes Joanne Fluke and Hallmark style cozy mystery Welcome to Bayside Cove, where the ocean breeze is sweet, the secrets are sticky—and murder is always on the menu. When Olivia Pierce’s award-winning lemon meringue pie becomes the weapon in a chilling crime, the small-town baker finds herself in the center of a mystery she didn’t cook up. With the mayor dead, her bakery’s reputation crumbling, and a brooding new detective watching her every move, Olivia must roll up her sleeves and solve the case before she’s served up as the main...

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. Spring has sprung on Spain’s Costa del Sol, and Karen McLaren is in high spirits. The Easter Parade is in full swing, and the residents of Club Britannia are in a celebratory mood. Karen has planned an extended weekend of delicious food, good company, and a little well-earned rest… …then Bishop Ramos is gunned down in broad daylight. When Darren Carson - a young, mild-mannered priest - admits to the crime, the village is stunned. Comisario Hernandez is satisfied, but Karen ...

In the charming town of Pinewood Hollow, the stakes are high as two rival bakers, Francine Hayes and Olivia Barlow, face off in a dessert duel. But when Olivia collapses in the middle of the competition and dies under suspicious circumstances, all eyes turn to Francine. Did bitter rivalry push Francine to murder? Or is there something even more sinister at play? Violet “Vi” Dumont, bakery and craft shop owner, and her clever cat Muffin are on the case. As Vi and Detective Marcus Reed dig into the history of the bakers’ feud, they uncover a tangled web of secrets, betrayals, and old ...

When Dr. Sue MacVety finds a stray kitten in her front driveway, adopts him, and names him Boomer, life changes at the river house. In this book, Doc will take you from kittenhood through the neighborhood to search for Boomer's parents, make friends, and unite a couple to create a fundraiser for a Trap, Neuter, and Release program to continue keeping the cat population in check. As always, Doc walks her beloved dog and favorite ambassador, Miss Daisy, through the shady streets of Sweetwater Springs where she learns about alligators and the secrets of Boomer's family tree from a mysterious ...

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. The celebrations for The National Day of Spain are the biggest event in the calendar for the Club Britannia complex on Spain’s Costa del Sol. As part of the organising committee, Karen McLaren has been overseeing the evening’s food, drink, music, and dancing. She has big plans… …finding herself making inquiries about a murdered partygoer isn’t one of them. Neither Karen nor the local police can understand how the death has happened. Though everything they see suggests it’s ...

A visit to the Eiffel Tower… What could possibly go wrong? When Ava Sext, a part-time sleuth who sells books from a stand in Paris overlooking the Seine, visits the Eiffel Tower, she meets a famous TV chef who is killed minutes later. Unconvinced that the death was an accident, Ava infiltrates the world of TV chefs where nothing is as it appears. With the help of her fellow book seller, Henri DeAth, a former notary in a country where notaries are a powerful caste who not only know where the bodies are buried but probably helped bury them, Ava investigates the strange goings-on in the run ...

This Halloween is more trick than treat for Clarissa at the Cat Café. Could the rumors about Jinx the cat be true? Or are they simply cases of him being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Everyone is abuzz this Halloween season, but no one is more excited than Clarissa about her new job as manager at the Cat Café, especially just in time for the Halloween fundraiser, The Black Cat Ball. Customers are already lining up at the door to get a glimpse of Jinx, their newest foster cat who is reputed to be cursed. Clarissa isn’t convinced there is such a thing as a cursed cat, but bad luck ...

This is the story of a family of cats in search of a new home. During their travels they find the ideal place, a fish and chip shop. Unfortunately, a pair of rats also fancy the fish and chip shop as a home, let battle commence, who will win the day? This a children's story with adults in mind.

Will Valentina find her locket and maybe even a love of her own this Valentine's Day? Perhaps Romeo the rescue cat can help! Valentina De Luca’s matchmaking service is the best in town. However, despite her ability to make successful matches for even the choosiest of clients, finding love for herself is another matter. The antique heart-shaped locket she wears given to her by her grandmother reminds her of the love her grandparents shared and gives her hope of one day finding her own true love. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Valentina is busy collaborating with Paws-N-Pastries to ...

When a priceless family recipe is stolen from her bakery, Violet “Vi” Dumont’s world is turned upside down. As the theft spirals into a dangerous game of blackmail, Vi realizes that this isn’t just about baking anymore—this recipe holds a secret that could destroy lives. With her mischievous cat Muffin sniffing out clues and her relationship with Detective Marcus Reed growing more complicated, Vi dives headfirst into the mystery. But as the stakes rise, will she uncover the truth in time, or will the thief’s next move be deadly? Cozy up with The Mystery of the Stolen Recipe, the...

The Pinewood Hollow Pie-Eating Contest was supposed to be a fun, delicious day for all—until a contestant collapses mid-bite. What first seems like an accident turns into a puzzling murder mystery, and Violet “Vi” Dumont can’t resist digging into the clues. With her trusty (and mischievous) cat Muffin by her side, Vi soon uncovers a secret recipe for disaster. Can she solve the case before the culprit serves up another deadly dish? Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, Pies, Lies, and Kitty Eyes is a charming tale of small-town secrets, amateur sleuthing, and one clever kitty you ...

A family at odds, a business on the line, and a body at the wharf. It’s a busy time in Paradise Bay with spring break in full swing. Although the sun is glorious and the water is inviting, Staley Stoneybrook is busy with her job. As the owner of the Paradise Bay Station & Inn, she not only manages her own business but also forges ties with others. In the early morning hours, she’s enjoying a tour of the world-class local seafood market until a body is discovered upstairs. She’ll have to bring all her paranormal allies onto the case when she decides that something about the death is ...

These two books are a story of Greek life, a journey of friendship, sunshine, great food, cats, boats, and love. Finding people, discovering places, it's like a virtual holiday in the sun. Soak up the pace and feel of Greek island life as you explore the islands with the characters.

When a string of accidents at The Sweet Stitch escalates into a full-blown poisoning scandal, Violet “Vi” Dumont’s bakery is thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Someone is targeting her livelihood—and her most loyal customer, Mrs. Hazel Thornton, has nearly paid the price with her life. With the townspeople of Pinewood Hollow whispering about sabotage and danger lurking in every recipe, Vi is determined to find out who’s behind the attacks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Vi must rely on...

A classic steam train, an old mining town, and danger around the bend. It’s the dog days of summer in Paradise Bay. The beach is sizzling, the tourists are swarming, and the inn is full. At someone’s suggestion, Staley Stoneybrook decides to see one of the area’s other attractions—the old mining town of Ravenston. Although the Gold Rush era saloon, candy store, and even a staged bank robbery are charming, the gaping mine in the hills above the town looms over it. The lawless days of the Wild West may be far behind the former ghost town, but Staley discovers that finding gold can ...

Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner. Running this unique establishment are a father-daughter duo who serve more than just mouth-watering feasts. The pair have reinvented themselves as 'food detectives', offering a service that goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, they reconstruct beloved dishes from the memories of their customers, creating a connection to cherished moments from the past.

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. Karen McLaren is enjoying her retirement at the Club Britannia complex on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Having established herself as a pillar of the community in the village of Castillo, she’s opened up a second-hand bookshop. As well as building her business, she has big plans for her life in the sun… …finding herself making inquiries about a strange accident isn’t one of them. Just because the death in question looks like a random occurrence doesn’t mean Karen believes it is. ...

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff of loving humans for whom every animal life, even that of a frog rushed to the vet for emergency surgery, has merit.

A gaming convention, a gaggle of geeks, and an accident waiting to happen. Staley Stoneybrook has settled nicely into the Paradise Bay Station & Inn. As spring gives way to summer, her routine pleasantly starts with making the inn’s coffee and finishes with the evening bonfire. But her first real challenge arrives when an errant roof tile tumbles into the vegetable garden. At the invitation of some young guests at the station, Staley is also trying to broaden her horizons while staying close to home. She visits her first Paradise Bay gaming convention. Game nerds compete with each other ...

There’s a bad egg in town…can Lily and her friends find out who’s trying to ruin Easter? Lily is a new baker at Paws-N-Pastries, and she has her eye on Jellybean, the newest cat to be welcomed to the refuge there. Like Jellybean, Lily doesn’t have a family to love, and she really wants a companion. While she’s thinking about bringing the kitty home with her, Lily decides to take part in some local events to learn more about the people in town and who they are. She volunteers to work at the local Easter Egg Hunt at the high school and gets to know Evan Rogers, a single dad with ...