Culinary Mystery

When a few women end up dead and the only thing they have in common is SKUL special agent Mick Jasper, he is immediately under investigation and stripped of his badge. SKUL hires Maggie Park not only because of her ability to blend in with society when undercover but her uncanny ability to know things she shouldn't. Little does the agency know that Maggie is a witch and has special powers she uses to her advantage to clear special agent Jasper's name and hopefully bring the real killer to justice before the killer figures out who she really is.

Welcome to Whispering Falls, where magic whispers and a cozy mystery unfurls! 'A Charming Hexorcist' beckons you into an enchanting world where the paranormal is the new normal. June Heal, our endearing and clever sleuth, is not your typical small-town woman. By day, she tends to the mystical needs of the community, crafting spells and potions with loving care. By night, she's a devoted mother raising her little magical daughter. Life is anything but mundane in this enchanting supernatural town! However, tranquility shatters when a chilling murder sends ripples through Whispering Falls. ...

Woman Brutally Murdered on Cruise The luxury cruise ship Grand Voyager is headed full speed to Dubai after stops in Sri Lanka and India. Meg has just attended a big fat royal wedding and is looking forward to some relaxing sea days. Her hot dinner date is interrupted by the announcement of a passenger's death. Rushing to the spot, Meg is sad to learn it is her new friend who was celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary. Further investigation reveals the old woman was stabbed in her suite. Meg can't believe the bashful mother of two that security apprehended is capable of such a heinous ...

Crime is at a lull in Sienna’s new hometown of Columbia, just south of Nashville, and she’s enjoying the extra time now devoted to her culinary passion in her boutique bakery... and to her new pet dog, Blondie... and of course her budding relationship with Pierre Delacroix. When a former key informant in a previously solved mystery comes by the bakery, Sienna discovers this woman and her husband are unsuspecting targets for ruin & destruction. But who is directing this well calculated destructive plan and why? Sienna’s string of victories in solving criminal mysteries appears to be ...

With Halloween around the corner, Shay Myers is brewing witchy seasonal sipsat Crystals and CuriosiTEAS—while simultaneously steaming over pub owner Liam Madigan's decision to take anybody but her to the town's Monster Mash dance. Her romantic premonitions have missed the mark since she settled into coastal Bray Harbor, opening the door to questions about whether she's really the gifted seer her late mother imagined. It's why she second guesses the dark vision in her tea leaves about a local citizen and their obsession with genealogy, Irish folklore, and magic . . .

Decorations of cobwebs and creatures are just being taken down across Eastport’s picturesque houses as the community says farewell to Halloween and ushers in winter with the unique confections found only at the Chocolate Moose. Revelers have gathered on the waterfront for a party at local celebrity Hank Rafferty’s ramshackle mansion, known as Stone House. The home repair TV show star and his guests await a devilish dessert delivery from Jake and Ellie—who arrive just after Hank falls to his death from the house’s turret’s balcony.

STAND DOWN, THELMA & LOUISE... Sam and Daisy have made a success of The Cairncroft Hotel. Where do they go from here? If it was up to Daisy, well—she’s always wanted to be a private investigator ... and Daisy usually gets her way In The Cairncroft Detective Agency, Sam and Daisy set off down a new path - but this time, have the girls bitten off more than they can chew? The Cairncroft Detective Agency is a cozy murder mystery, the next in series after "The Murder Hotel", and with a (now trademark) twisty, high-tension ending WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "This book is so much fun. I was ...

The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch: A Cozy Culinary Mystery 🦊 A stolen recipe. A baking rivalry. And a pie thief on the loose. The Pine Gulch Pie Festival is the town’s most anticipated event, but this year, the competition just got personal. Local baker Clara Bennett’s heirloom recipe book has vanished—right before the contest. Without it, her chances at winning the coveted Blue Ribbon are crumbling faster than a failed pie crust. As Clara scrambles to recreate her family’s secret recipes, rumors of sabotage sweep through Pine Gulch. Could a rival baker be trying to take her out of the...

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is back with a fun and funny romp in Holiday Hills! Competition is one thing, but murder is another. When Page Turners, a new bookstore in Holiday Hills, opens its doors, it’s not just books flying off the shelves—accusations are too. Constantine Fairbanks, the tech-savvy owner of the shop, claims Bessie, the heart of The Enchanted Bookstore and Cafe, and Holiday Hills itself, is trying to sabotage her competition, his business. With glitchy e-readers and talk of other crazy events, the town is buzzing with gossip. Things heat up when...

It’s three days before Christmas, and detective-turned-chef Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is drafted in to cater a charity event run by a notorious millionaire at a 13th-century abbey on Bodmin Moor. Things get more complicated when a snowstorm descends, stranding them all, and the next morning they find one of the guests has been gruesomely murdered in their bed…

This time, nobody died at Moonstruck Manor, but there was still a murder. And Kyla’s sworn enemy is begging her to use her sleuthing skills in the investigation. A rogue genie who kidnapped Kyla less than a month ago desperately pleads for her help. Can she forgive him? But when he claims an enchanted knife murdered someone right in the middle of the dinner rush at his bistro, and a long line of suspects pile up, Kyla’s intrigued. Not only that, but her friend's fiancé was the man holding the knife. Can she clear the bistro’s reputation and save an innocent man without getting hurt ...

What could go wrong with a classic cinema themed cruise? Especially when the guest list includes former movie stars, a well-known movie critic and semi-retired producer… "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Unfortunately, a lot does go wrong. From minor mishaps to more serious issues, from vandalized posters to missing jewelry… Adrienne and her friends find themselves juggling one mini-crisis after the other. Just when things seem to be improving, Addi discovers the dead body of a one of the special guests, a former scream queen with a slasher-movie-worthy knife in her chest...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When a journalist is killed at an “up-and-coming” artist’s exhibition, Tiffany Black and her friend Ian find themselves on the case. Who could’ve murdered investigative reporter Lizzie Morgan, and what secrets could they be trying to hide? Tiffany and Ian find themselves plunged into an unfriendly world of art and archaeology, rumors and resentments. Meanwhile, Tiffany finally receives some news she’s been waiting for… 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 ...

Scoundrels, Sweethearts, and Simian Insanity Charlotte has been receiving trinkets every year on the anniversary of her Uncle Jacob’s death. When Sherlock discovers the items spent time in Afghanistan, he and Watson suspect Jacob of wartime pillaging. Charlotte, determined to prove them wrong, gives Sherlock carte blanche to dig up her uncle’s past. A poem found in Jacob’s possession leads them to a murder victim on a property owned by Charlotte’s estate. Unfortunately, before the case gains momentum, a female feline distracts John, forcing Sherlock to rely on Lestrade, which leads ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWhen an e-sports competitor is found dead, Tiffany and Rosie are hired to uncover the truth... but their investigation leads them straight to another murder, and a tech-savvy criminal who thought he could get away with almost anything. Meanwhile, has Nanna's meddling in Stone's love life actually worked out well? And is Sue Giant really going to become Tiffany's competitor?

When a beloved local artist is found strangled with yarn at Pinewood Hollow’s Craft Fair, the quaint town is thrown into chaos. With rumors spinning faster than the knitters can purl, Violet “Vi” Dumont, owner of The Sweet Stitch bakery, steps in to untangle the mystery. With her trusty ginger cat Muffin by her side and her knack for noticing the smallest details, Vi must weave through a tangled web of secrets and lies. Will she and Muffin uncover the killer before another craft fairgoer meets the same fate? Tangled Yarn and Tangled Lies is a delightful cozy mystery that will keep you...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was another terrific and fun read..." (Goodreads' reviewer) Things that go bump in the night... ... seem louder on Allhallows Eve When spooky turns to murder at the Cairncroft Hotel’s Halloween party... ... you just KNOW who they’re gonna call But when Sam and Daisy’s recent past threatens to destroy the lives they love, their only hope lies with a very different sort of spook...

I couldn't put this book down. Loved the characters and what a thrill to have it in Scotland! Bookbub reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WAS Aunt Claire murdered? When Daisy (a 5' 2" judo black belt) suggests Aunt Claire's death may have been more than an accident - her best friend, a recently bequeathed hotel owner, is sceptical. But as they dig through local gossip and investigate further, Sam and Daisy become aware that something more sinister is afoot. Can they uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again? If you enjoy gentle "who-dun-it"s, you'll love The Murder Hotel. Follow Daisy and ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When an organized crime syndicate decides to come after Tiffany and Rosie, the duo must act quickly to ensure the safety of their loved ones. But when a syndicate employee attempting to help Tiffany is found dead, she insists on getting to the bottom of it all. Can Tiffany, Stone and Rosie handle these dangerous criminals? Will this be their last investigation? 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 characters" - lq, ...

On the southeast coast of England, three wines growers have just gone missing and a fourth was found dead at the scene. Could this be the work of the master criminal Albert Smith has been chasing all over the country? You'd better believe it. Rushing back to his home county, Albert hopes to pick up the trail once more. With trusted former police dog, Rex Harrison, at his side, the duo begins to snoop.…