Clean Crime

When a killer strikes, PI and single mom, Tracy Belden puts game nights on hold to solve a puzzling case of murder. I'm Tracy Belden and I'm hunting ghosts, Until a tour through a haunted mansion turns up a murder victim. When my landlady's mysterious past is connected with the high-profile murder, I can’t stay on the sidelines. I know nothing about fine art or million-dollar forgeries. But I’ve never left a crossword puzzle unfinished, Will I be able to prove my friend innocent of murder? If you like fast-paced, humorous cozies, dive into the Crossword Puzzle Cozy Mysteries! Available ...

Four bestselling mystery authors meet up for a writers' retreat in tropical climes, on the dreamy Caribbean island of St. Mary. Seeking to infuse their tales with authenticity, they enlist the expertise of Penny Küfer, a spirited and sharp-witted private investigator known for her prowess in unraveling complex crimes. Penny arrives on St. Mary anticipating a serene break from her usual caseload, envisioning tranquil days under the tropical sun. However, while enjoying a romantic sunset on her very first evening, she witnesses a murder. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Penny ...

Penny Küfer's past unexpectedly collides with the present when an old acquaintance reappears in her life, offering her a unique assignment: At the de-luxe mountain hideaway of a controversial space magnate Penny is supposed to reinforce the security team. This time, will she be able to stop a cold-blooded murderer before he strikes?

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper When Tiffany and Rosie are asked to investigate vandalism at an art gallery, they don't expect to stumble upon a murder... ... but that's exactly what happens. Pretty soon, they are investigating a collective of eccentric artists and their fans - these artists might be strange, but could one of them actually be a killer? Or is the real killer lurking in the shadows near them? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining ...

When Tiffany and Ian join a Live Action Role-Playing group, they don’t expect to get involved in another murder. But when one of the gamers ends up with a crossbow through his heart, they're hired to uncover his killer. Who would’ve wanted to kill Mike, the former leader of the group? The other gamers seem like odd suspects, but they’re Tiffany and Ian’s only leads ... Meanwhile, the behaviour of Tiffany’s secret admirer gets more worrisome. Praise for A.R. Winters: "Fans of Stephanie Plum, meet Tiffany Black, A.R. Winters's new heroine." - Rea, Amazon.com "You fall in love with ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper! After her experience with Games, Games, Games! Tiffany is reluctant to take on another corporate client - but this case seems different. Was the victim really a company spy? Or were there other nefarious forces that led to her death? Meanwhile, this is it: it's time for Tiffany's secret admirer to reveal himself. Tiffany has had enough of his shenanigans and needs to clear the air - but can she do it without endangering those closest to her? Spies and Stalkers in Las Vegas is the thirty-sixth book in The Tiffany Black in Las Vegas Mystery Series. It can be read ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper When a podcaster goes missing, Tiffany and Rosie are asked to find him - unfortunately, this leads them straight to a murder and the trail of a killer. Meanwhile, it seems like Nanna's meddling with Stone's love life didn't work out so well after all... "Winters will have you giggling into your book!"

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Tiffany's friends Emily and Jack are finally getting married! It's going to be the most wonderful wedding in a wonderful location. Unfortunately, not all the guests are "wonderful"... Tiffany and Stone make an unpleasant discovery just before the ceremony: Jack's ex-girlfriend has been murdered. To make matters worse, the local police are completely disinterested in the murder. Together, the duo must solve the mystery without disrupting the wedding. Grumpy Old Elwood agrees to join forces with them, along with Ian and Nanna who help throughout the wedding. Can the...

Seville—the home of tapas, flamenco, and … murder? Tour guide Lana Hansen is finally leading a trip to Spain—and during Easter week, no less! To top it off, she is a speaker at a prestigious travel and tourism expo taking place in Seville during the tour. Luckily, her clients—all influential travel bloggers and writers—are also attending the trade show. Lana is excited to speak at the conference … that is, until Chet Rogers—an eminent travel writer being honored at the expo—publicly humiliates her and several of her guests. When Chet is killed during a workshop soon after, ...

Behind enemy lines in Iran, CIA Officer Branch Collins is saved by a dead woman. Sky Harmon was one of the best spies Langley ever produced and the love of his life until she disappeared eight years earlier while on a mission in Iraq. Sky suddenly appears in the midst of a fierce firefight that claims Branch’s entire unit. On the run from the enemy, while Sky physically resembles the woman he knew, she has no memory of him or the attack that ended in her capture. Is she a hero or a traitor? Branch had better figure it out soon, because the stakes have never been higher.

A mail-order bride’s journey takes an unexpected turn that leads to mystery, deep secrets, and love! tta’s journey to Copper Peaks was meant to be a simple one. Instead, she’s ended up promising a stranger that she’ll keep a precious brooch safe without knowing anything else about it. What makes things worse is that her husband-to-be has wound up marrying someone else, leaving her all alone. Reuben Drummond can’t help but notice the desperation in Etta’s eyes. After helping her find a place to stay, he finds himself drawn to her but always feels like there’s something she’s ...

Need the perfect man? No problem—simply create him! Ivy wanted nothing more for Christmas than to have someone to come home to, a companion to chat about her day with, and someone to show off at her family holiday celebrations. Instead of wishing on a star, she takes matters into her own hands. Ivy creates her perfect companion at Dream Droids, the premier robotics company specializing in sentient humanoids. She spends weeks with Dr. Pierce, creating her dream man. Every detail is worked out, from his appearance, personality, and even his knowledge of her life. This will be the best ...

Amy Kate Anderson is Southern trouble in high heels. A Fire— A Murder— What’s happened to her quiet little town of Pine Lake? Book shop owner, Amy Kate Anderson, thought she was having the worse day ever … until they wheeled a body out of the coffee shop next door and her friend, Matt Murphy, co-owner of the Beans and Leaves, became the number one suspect for the DA. Can Amy Kate find a way to help her friend and keep her dreams for her bookshop from going up in smoke? Or will the handsome Lieutenant Gabe Cooper have his way and leave Amy Kate fishing for clues among the ashes? In ...

When the ongoing Portland riots cost gifted attorney Glen Sanderson his job and his apartment, Glen drives back to his home state of New York to start a new life. Love bursts forth with a brilliant computer whiz named Gillian Smith who creates a program to better assess mortgage applications. That creation is stolen by a wealthy but unscrupulous mortgage lender. The thief has no idea of the unparalleled ingenuity of his intended victims. Larceny has no chance against pure genius. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W. Desaulniers is a retired Canadian lawyer who has penned more than 100 novels. Please...

Some gifts are too dangerous to be thankful for... Abby Simmons has one goal: to find her father. As a child, she survived the horrific car accident that killed her mother, but her father's identity has always been a mystery. Now 23 years old, she spends her time searching for him. When her search leads to a news article that reveals her story to the community, danger follows close behind. Abby has no choice but to flee to La Conner, seeking shelter from the only family she has left. Owen Erickson isn’t the serious type. He’s perfectly content to spend his time hacking for ESI and ...

When the town playboy Robert Knox is killed, Shepherd Fall’s baker Janelle becomes the prime suspect. After all, she was the last one to see him alive, and was linked to him romantically. But Jean knows there’s no way someone as sweet as Janelle could be a killer! Diving head first into Rob’s life creates ripples in the town, and Jean quickly learns he was the cause of many secrets. A dentist and his pregnant wife, a waitress, and a reporter all seem to be a part of the web Rob found himself caught in. As things become more dangerous, Jean realizes that she’s caught in the web too, ...

Help! There’s a Dead body in the Back Yard of the Gallery! The last people to see her alive, were of course, Lily and LauraLea. To make matters worse, the corpse is their mortal enemy. They learn the murder weapon was something the lady purchased the night before at the gallery. Gheeze! Things aren’t looking good for the Artzy Chicks when officer Screech of the Massanutten police begins asking questions. Can their good friend and local medical examiner, Dr. Kenzie Zee and her handsome investigator friend, Benson, keep the chicks out of jail? Well, it’s gonna be tough!

Arriving at his friend’s funeral, Bryce had in his pocket the envelope with a single key delivered to his office the day before, send by dead now James. A random act of violence; his friend was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Shot as he was driving across the Potomac. Bryce tries to understand what happened to James and his own role in this story. He finds more and more data about what his dead friend was involved in and clearly sees that his life is now in danger too. Unwillingly he pulling into this story his new girlfriend. This is the time to confront the situation. This is book...

When Ella and Fiona travel to York, England for a much needed getaway, they never expected to get caught up in a murder investigation. But when the Head of Tourism in York is killed, the vacationers are quickly swept up in a conspiracy involving bribery and a civic scandal. With the help of an old friend who is an investigative journalist, Ella is determined to uncover the truth. She is certain that the man she saw in the bar on the night of the murder is the same hitman who killed her husband in Belize. But will they be able to find the killer before one of them becomes the next victim? ...

Sophie McGraw was just hoping for a nice quiet life now that she moved back to her hometown to open an art store, but trouble seems to have followed her in the form of the man who shot her fiance. After she runs into him (literally), she uses her drawing skills to give his description to the police in the hope of tracking him down. But now he is stalking her, so with the help of her former high school crush, Detective Ben Sorenson and his big dog Riley, Sophie's plan is to stop the criminal and get her life back to normal. That is if the handsome detective doesn't draw her into his own life.