Clean Crime

A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWhen Tiffany and Rosie are asked to investigate the death of a performance artist, they’re not quite sure what to expect. Angry artists, a familiar loan shark, and uncooperative security guards all seem out to thwart their investigation. Will Tiffany and Rosie find the killer before they strike again? Meanwhile, Tiffany’s boyfriend Stone is dealing with his own unsolvable case, that of a missing armored van – can Tiffany help him uncover enough clues to reveal the van and the people who stole it? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being ...

When a Monet is stolen from a stately home, Manchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan goes head to head with organised crime as she hunts the thieves through Europe. Meanwhile, someone is leaving a trail of bodies across the Northwest. As Kate confronts some harsh truths in her own life, the case stretches her love and loyalty to its limits.

Celeste escapes to the Colorado mountains after the brutal death of her police detective husband, Casper. She thought she’d find solace there, but instead, she found murder. After she witnesses a murder, she flees for her life with the killers on her trail. Days pass before she finds a truck stop and someone willing to help. Detective Blaine Crosby rescues her from the killers, only to be thrown into the chase himself as they face attacks from the ground and the air. Blaine’s unit members guard Celeste while they work to uncover the killers. Things come together for the group when word ...

Sophie is looking forward to expanding her store and continuing to teach her art classes. Then a friend’s grandmother has a break in, and valuable Golden Age illustrations are stolen. Sophie lends her expertise to the police department to recover the stolen items and uncovers an even more dastardly plot. Suddenly, Sophie is in over her head, and it takes the combined efforts of her friends, especially Detective Ben Sorenson, to untangle the web of deception. Will Sophie rescue the priceless works of art, and save herself?

Welcome to The Sea Star Inn, where the coffee is hot, the gossip is hotter, and murder is on the menu. Lena Merritt thought running her quaint coastal inn would be a peaceful escape from her hectic past. But when the body of a notorious developer is found on the beach, peace is the last thing she finds. Malcolm Sharp had plenty of enemies—angry locals, and shady business partners. As the investigation heats up, Lena realizes some of her guests are hiding more than travel itineraries. From a secretive woman with ties to the victim to a cryptic ledger that could unravel the whole town, the ...

Everyone in Meryton is excited about the upcoming Netherfield ball, but Lizzy is preoccupied, for the thief, though his identity is known, is still at-large. When Mr. Darcy’s sister arrives, she and Lizzy become fast friends, but Lizzy’s acrimony with Darcy threatens everything, especially when she overhears him condemning Jane as a grasping social climber without true regard for Bingley. They are at odds, but when an abduction occurs the very night of the ball, it brings the two of them together to find the kidnapper and rescue his victim.

Sophie knew real fear and never more so than now. They had to escape the increasing danger...and that meant leaving their home even knowing it might not be there to come back to. But their options were few...and staying could be deadly. She knew disappearing wasn’t enough...they needed a safe place. Somewhere no one would ever think to look. She’d desperately hoped their grandmother’s house would be safe... That didn’t work out. Caleb was determined to keep his best friend’s widow and children safe. But first he had to find them. Travel with Caleb, Sophie and her family on an ...

Something is terribly wrong in Gretchen Falls; and you are about to be drawn into the midst of these recent unfortunate events. A young woman is dead. No one knows who she is and, for some strange reason, local law enforcement is prohibited from investigating her death. Instead, men from the state have arrived to carry out the investigation. But who called them? Someone in this town has information but is afraid to come forward. Yes. Something is very wrong. If you enjoy this story, consider reading "Gretchen Falls-A Collection Of Short Stories". It's based on characters from An Unliked ...

Hiding is no longer enough…she needed answers…and to somehow understand the message her father left for her in the place where she spent so much time daydreaming as a teenager…she wasn’t daydreaming now…and neither are Jackson and Simon as they study one of the keys and wonder if what they see on it tells them where it might go… Mick Johnson might be dead but his killer is unknown and the clues leading to them are non-existent. Completely non-existent…which according to Jackson never ever happens. But Elijah Sullivan, the father she adored all her life left clues…she just ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper A food-truck-festival gone awry, potentially murderous snails, and a health inspector with a grudge against food trucks… When eccentric artist Kylie Mince and her husband Pierre find themselves accused of murder, they call on Tiffany Black and Rosie to help them out of this predicament. But with so many unusual suspects, could this case be too much for the investigators? Worse still, could they have underestimated how dangerous this killer is? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie...

Amber’s about to face her biggest challenge yet! When movie star Reed Colcannon is murdered in the waiting room of the steam railway he owns, Amber is sent to try and track down who shot him. The railway, surrounded by spooky moorland and lit with vintage gas lamps, is cloaked in secrets, lies and mysteries galore and promises to challenge Amber in more ways than one! But the first mystery Amber has to get to the bottom of is who she will be working with on the investigation... As Amber tries her hardest to crack the case she soon realizes this could actually be the end of the line for ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When Paul Alwes, a "life coach" is murdered, Tiffany and Rosie are asked to investigate. But who would want to kill a popular life coach? Unfortunately, as they look into Paul's life, the harsh truth is revealed: Paul was a fake. Suddenly, it seems as though many in his life would've wanted him dead - including Tiffany's clients - and Tiffany and Rosie must race time to uncover the killer before they strike again...

Clean suspense from Vannetta Chapman. Four novellas. A multitude of cyber-terrorists. One mission—protecting America. Nora Brooks is the top agent on the Cyber Division team—not because of her coding skills, but because of her passion to catch those bent on destruction. Nora has a unique ability to assess a situation and put her finger on the one thing that doesn’t fit, the one person who has an alternate agenda. In Fading Into the Night, she chases a cyber-terrorist through an Amish community. Midnight Strike finds her training a new partner during an attack in Texas. In Daybreak ...

What would you do if you found a body in the trunk of your wife’s car? This is the question facing Dan Porter as he stood in the parking lot and looked down at a man wrapped in clear plastic sheeting...a man with a tidy .38 bullet hole in his forehead. But finding the body is a mere curiosity compared with the twists and turns Dan’s life will take over the next few days.

Deadly Secrets...Unbreakable Honor...Silent Justice...and everlasting family ties that spans generations. David Delahass enjoyed solving puzzles whether they originated thousands of years ago or found during one of his ambling walks among the majestic oaks and towering pines that were still plentiful on Delahass land. And it was during one of those walks he came across one such puzzle and wondered what secrets it held...if any at all. Then in the midst of his research to find the answers...he found that last thing he or any of his cousins could have suspected...but should have. Some of ...

Insanity is never far behind. Or is it? So far, the private investigation business of Wife for Hire has done nothing more than check on cheating spouses and insurance fraud. But, when handsome author, Eric Larson hires Sarah Matthews to pose as his fiancé in order to get rid of a stalker, things escalate to a whole new level. Wanting her business to be taken seriously becomes almost more than Sarah bargained for as a clever plan to catch a crazed woman takes a turn for the worse. Can Sarah and Eric stay far enough ahead of a demented stalker long enough to confess their love for each other...

“But, but, I read it on the Internet. It must be true! Right?” Do the crazies on the internet push people to violence and the edge of madness? With countless conspiracy theories at every turn, the web is a veritable smorgasbord of reasons for anyone with prejudice and envy to strike out at the focus of these insane ideas why the world is against them. In the dead of night, a soybean silo erupts into a violent fireball — and starts Detective Max Harmon’s next case off with a bang. Any hope Max has of catching up on sleep flies out the window when the deceptively sleepy Midwestern ...

In an upscale restaurant, a man bleeds out over a crisp, white tablecloth. As well-heeled diners look on in stunned silence, the killer scans the room. "I mean you know harm," he says apologetically. With police sirens wailing in the distance, he loosens his grip on the polymer-framed pistol. A month earlier, Ed Mitchell would have been the last person you'd expect to find holding a loaded gun. As a hardworking, single dad he led a simple life. But that changed the day a devious conman came to town. With Ed's twelve-year-old daughter being used as leverage, he was forced ...

When Ginger Brewer, director of the Ozarkian Home Health Care agency, arrives for a meeting with the pharmacist and finds the woman dead, she meets handsome Detective Jonathan Zalinski, and finds him unexpectedly attractive. Jonathan ’s job is to expose criminals and protect citizens. Focused on tracking down the pharmacist’s killer, he can’t afford to be distracted by the attractive woman who found the victim. Can the killer be caught and the criminal activity behind the killing shut down without losing their lives?

Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Florence, Italy, Emmy award-winning chef, Dani Rosetti, finds herself entwined in a recipe of intrigue and suspense. Summoned by her cherished mentor, the ailing Signora Bruno, Dani is tasked with a crucial role: to evaluate and select the new chef-teacher for the esteemed cooking classes held at the Signora's majestic castle. But what should have been a delightful culinary sojourn takes a dark turn. Three contenders, each showcasing their culinary prowess, are plagued by mysterious threats warning them away from the coveted position. As fears mount, ...