Culinary Mystery

A five-star debut ends in murder—and the real heat is just beginning. When Bloomsville’s upscale new restaurant, Bloom & Dine, opens its doors with celebrity chef Harrison Blake at the helm, excitement is on the menu. But the celebration turns deadly when Harrison is found dead in his own kitchen, bringing the grand opening to a screeching halt. Florist-turned-sleuth Grace Thompson, along with her sharp-eyed Westie Rosie, jumps into the investigation with forensic expert Chloe Sutton and steadfast boyfriend Tom Harris by her side. As simmering rivalries and hidden grudges rise to the ...

The Hopeless Tigers just won the biggest football game in school history! But as often happens in the quirky yet snakebitten town of Hopeless, Idaho... there's a bit of a problem. A dead body has shown up. And as usual, Investigative reporter Hope Walker is on the scene.

A short read cozy mystery with a twist... In Sweetheart Valley, Valentine’s Day is overshadowed by secrets and heartbreak. When Amanda Love, owner of the beloved Sweet Stuff bakery, collapses and dies at the annual Valentine’s Day Ball, chaos ensues. The police scramble to unravel the baffling crime scene, but it’s Detective Benjamin Hart who takes the lead. Meet the suspects: Oliver Roseville: The mysterious newcomer with a vintage bookstore on Valentine Lane. Candy Monet: The wealthy socialite known for her lavish Valentine’s Day parties. Jed Whitman: The retired police chief who ...

What's a witch to do when faced with protecting the ones she loves against an unimaginable evil? Ever had one of those days when everything is going too well? When you have that sense that the other boot is about to drop? Welcome to my day. It's the Annual Saltwater Cove Show, and this year there are more rides, show bags, food stalls, and competitions than ever before. Witches from worlds near and far have descended to try their hand at winning the prestigious Witch Wonder Trophy for best witch baker. When Seraphina Morgan from the Coven of the Night Moon turns up dead, all avenues lead to...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded The Blue Spruce coffee shop in the heart of Myrtle Lake retirement village does a bang-up business all day long, keeping barista Charlie and owner/grandmother Carla on their toes. Local eccentrics like a former Broadway dancer, a famous landscape painter, a dotty psychic, and a mischievous sea captain pop in to share tall tales and ribald jokes, much to the delight of their over-caffeinated neighbors. But this happy crew gets the shock of their lives when Fritz Caulfield, a lovely man and horrible ...

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...

It's been years since Bernie and Libby's parents became estranged from Ada Sinclair's side of the family - though the reasons for the rift are lost to history. The sisters, however, are intrigued when Ada makes contact. She tells them about the long-ago deaths of her father and his business partner, which happened within hours of each other - and were both ruled accidental.

Christmas is Bailey King's favorite time of year. For her first Yuletide in Harvest, Ohio, the former big-city chocolatier is recreating a cherished holiday treat. But her sugar high plummets when her former boyfriend walks into the candy shop she now runs with her Amish grandmother. New York celebrity chef Eric Sharp and his TV crew have arrived to film an authentic Amish Christmas. Unfortunately, she gets more publicity than she bargained for when Eric's executive producer is found strangled to death - and Eric's the prime suspect.

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.

Tiffany, Rosie and Stone embrace new identities, as (slightly) mature-age college students and a college security officer. Undercover identities, as they investigate the death of a college professor. Who could’ve wanted to kill Professor Hargrove? Are Tiffany and Rosie putting themselves in harm’s way by being so close to the potential killer – and can Stone get them out of the scrapes that their college shenanigans lead them into? Meanwhile, the Lindseys seem to be out of the picture… until they’re not.

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?

The opening of a new hospital wing and the celebration of Bridget’s deeds should have been a happy occasion, and it would have been, if it wasn’t for the small issue of a… murder. Tiffany and Ian find themselves on the case, and with the help of their friend Stone, rush to uncover the truth before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Tiffany’s secret admirer continues his not-so-admirable quest to win her affections... . 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 Tiffany Black from the start, and...

This bundle includes books seven, eight, and nine of the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series.

Welcome to Rush City, where the croissants are golden, the locals are quirky, and murder is always on the menu. Cornelia “Corny” Baker’s cozy little bakery is the heart of this charming mining town—famous for its mouthwatering pastries and friendly atmosphere. But when a ruthless billionaire is found dead clutching one of Corny’s signature croissants, her reputation crumbles like stale bread. With the entire town watching, Corny teams up with her eccentric best friend, Marcel, to prove her innocence. Together, they’ll sift through clues, uncover a recipe for betrayal, and bake ...

It's an exciting time in Sweet River, Texas, and the whole town is talking. Maybe, a little too much. Former English professor Ainsley McGregor has gambled everything on her new business: Bless Your Art, an artisan market where local artists sell their wares and teach classes. The bright, white space is filled to the brim with colorful art, yarn, jewelry, pet treats, antiques, and even a few medieval weapons. Oh, and there are wine tastings. Everything is better with wine. Ainsley is surprised by how well things are going—right up until the moment her Great Dane finds a dead body.

Tally Holt is thrilled to see her new replicas of vintage sweets displayed in the window of Bella's Baskets, a gift basket shop owned by her friend, Yolanda Bella. There's just one problem - the creations appear to be melting. The ladies assume the culprit is the broiling heat of the Texas sun - until that night, the store window is smashed, and there's only one thing missing: the replicas.

In the picturesque town of Charleton, the annual tart competition is the highlight of the Artisan Bread Festival—a celebration of culinary mastery, creativity, and sweet triumph. But this year, the competition turns deadly. When rising pastry star Monica Duval is found dead in the kitchen, face down in her half-prepared tart, the town’s celebration comes to a screeching halt. With poisoned ingredients and fierce rivalries behind the scenes, it’s clear that someone wanted Monica out of the way—permanently. Vivi, the town’s beloved patisserie owner and amateur sleuth, finds herself ...

Welcome back to USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson’s Holiday hills, where murder in always on the menu. In Holiday Hills, secrets don’t stay buried for long—especially when murder is involved. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in Holiday Hills, it’s that secrets run deeper than magic. As a witch, and cozy mystery author, my best friend, Stella, and I usually spend our days sipping coffee, and working while catching up on gossip at The Enchanted Bookstore and Cafe. But this time, the gossip isn’t about lattes—it’s about murder. When I found Morgana ...

Some people dream of a gentle retirement enjoying crochet or cricket, but for two sexagenarians, a more cadaverous future awaits… Newly retired teachers, Etta and Dora, take a walk along an old mule track connecting their mountain-top villages, each hoping to soothe the distress she feels at the paltry pension she will receive. Meeting at the fabled Witches’ Cave, they put aside their woes – the naked body of Sibilla, Castelmezzano’s beautiful witch, lies dead at the foot of the old oak tree. Did she plummet from the sky during a Sabbath flight as the superstitious locals are ...

HOLIDAY HILLS CAN'T CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT BESSIE'S CHARMED CAROLING MUSIC! Join Abby and friends as they make it their number one priority to find the music sheets and bring the holidays back to Holiday Hills. In the picturesque town of Holiday Hills, every snowflake that falls has a touch of magic and every resident has a quirky secret or two. This year, the most awaited event is Bessie's annual Christmas carol night where magicals from near and far come together to sing enchanting carols crafted by a rare and ancient family spell that can only be conjured once a year. But as the ...