Mystery Reads

A much needed vacation. An unexpected romance between two strangers. A small town filled with whispering secrets. Inspired by old childhood memories and searching for a new direction in life, Yvonne embarks on a long-awaited vacation to the breathtaking town of Diamond Cove. The local murder mystery theatre was the life of the town—but she soon arrives to discover it in disarray and the whole cove swamped in rumors. As she falls in love with the cozy atmosphere, Yvonne decides to reunite an old passion by opening a jewelry shop next door to the theater. Lance, the owner of the theater, is...

Mysteries, Martians, and Men in Black! Outside Greenwich’s Royal Observatory, an astronomer’s assistant is found dead—his body sprawled beneath the stars. Witnesses whisper of black smoke and a ghostly green flash, sparking rumors of a Martian invasion straight out of The War of the Worlds. But for Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James, the culprit isn’t from outer space—it’s all too human. The clues are scattered like stardust. Lucy finds a ransacked home and missing papers. Flynn tails a strange van packed with astronomical oddities. Holmes links the murder to an anarchist bombing at...

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled ride where love is the riskiest game of all. Recently retired from MI6, billionaire heiress Charli Cavendish seeks solace in a simpler life that doesn’t include espionage, danger, or even an association with Fitz, a former fellow agent who broke her heart. When Charli’s world is shattered by a devastating event, she's determined to unravel the truth and bring justice to the situation. Danger closes in as Charli tries to uncover the pieces of the complicated puzzle which include a deadly stalker and a candidate running for the Senate. To complicate ...

It's the week before Christmas, and antiques dealer Weezie Foley is in a frenzy to deck out her shop for the Savannah historical district decorating contest, which she intends to win. Weezie is ready to shoot herself with her glue gun by the time she's done, but the results are stunning. She's certainly one-upped the owners of the trendy shop around the corner, but suddenly things start to go missing from her display and there seems to be an uninvited midnight visitor to her shop.

Schemes, Séances, and Spine-Chilling Suspense—A Medium’s Tricks Turn Deadly! When a frantic plea from a former client lands on their doorstep, Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes are pulled into the shadowy world of spiritual scams and sinister secrets. Miss Shepperton fears her wealthy aunt has fallen under the spell of the infamous Madame Yolanda, a fraudulent medium with a dangerous reputation. Lucy exposes Yolanda’s tricks with ease—but the case takes a deadly turn when the trusting aunt is found murdered, and Yolanda is the last person seen at the scene. Determined to uncover the ...

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 ...

The story about Simon Fountaine’s magical cowboy ranch had been told in their family for more years than she cared to count. It was a fanciful story filled with drama, adventures, and Simon’s determination to find the special place he always dreamed about. Now, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be a bit of truth to the whimsical fairytale…if it was more than just an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of the fairytale to be real. If it was, Simon's magical cowboy ranch could be the answer to her ...

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Her grandfather had made it bearable. He’d taught her to enjoy fruit-topped pizza and she’d taught him how to skate. But now, everything was different. Now he was gone. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, and she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit ...

Nobody was surprised when the Captain of the Cheerleading Squad, Stacy Young, became homecoming queen her senior year, nor when she dated Shane Pruitt, the football quarterback, baseball pitcher, forward on the basketball team and, not coincidentally, homecoming king. She was the epitome of the all-American girl and they, the all-American couple. Their marriage just a few years after high school left no one surprised and seemed to please most. But, not everyone. However, appearances can be misleading. No one knew that this perfect couple had an imperfect marriage. No one would have guessed ...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks greatest nightmare just also happens to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of finding a ...

Kurt Harm returns to action. He is headed to South Florida to get revenge on those responsible for his wife's death. No longer a consultant for the Agency, Harm has no restraints as he works his way into the depths of Miami's drug trade.

Kurt Harm is back for more. The Agency has called him out to fulfill another contract. The target is a maniacal, quickly ascending political figure in Istanbul, Turkey. Harm must eliminate the elusive target before it's too late. The clock is ticking and Harm is pushed to the brink.

Pete Riley answers the door one morning and lets in a parent's worst nightmare. On his doorstep is Miles Lambert, a stranger who breaks the devastating news that Pete's son, Theo, isn't actually his son - he is the Lamberts', switched at birth by an understaffed hospital while their real son was sent home with Miles and his wife, Lucy. For Pete, his partner Maddie, and the little boy they've been raising for the past two years, life will never be the same again.

"In a deadly game of wits, every move could be your last." Cam Derringer is entangled in a lethal battle against a relentless spy. Jack Stiller, his partner and a former member of the notorious Cobra Force, faces a grim reality: his old teammates are being assassinated, and he's the prime suspect. With Captain Marrow’s mysterious death casting a long shadow, Jack can't remember if he's the killer or a pawn in a sinister plot. As bodies pile up, Cam and his allies race to clear Jack's name and stop classified information from reaching China. The Tropical Gambit is a thrilling adventure ...

* * * A gripping suspense in the tradition of Tess Gerritsen, Robin Cook and Alex Kava, The Slaughterhouse Secrets is the debut of Dr. Jessica Bergstrom, a smart and resourceful veterinarian thrust into a quagmire of corruption, crime and drug smuggling. * * * DR. JESSICA BERGSTROM has job pressures—deadlines, a cranky boss and a meth-addled co-worker out to kill her. As a public health veterinarian at a meat packing plant she knew the place would be rough and dirty. What she didn’t know was the depth of the corruption between industry and government. As she fits the puzzle pieces of ...

For 20 years, Kayla, Antoinette and Val have performed their own special summer ritual. Once a year, the old friends put aside their daily, separate lives to drink champagne, swap stories and swim naked under the Nantucket stars. But on one of those bonding nights, one of their trio swims out from the shore and doesn't return. After the surviving friends emerge from their grief, they realize that the repercussions of their loss go far beyond their little circle, and they begin to uncover layers of secrets—and their connections to each other—that were never revealed on the beach.

Oopsie. The Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives accused the wrong person of murder. Poor Milly is furious after being hauled into the police station to be interrogated. She is not letting those knitters get away with pointing their fingers at her! Absolutely not. Instead, she insists they solve the murder and clear her name. Naturally, the knitters jump at the chance to solve another mystery. They don’t care if the victim was hated by one and all. They’ll find the murderer! Can the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives wade through the suspects to find the actual killer? Each book in the Gray-...

Murder, Masquerades, and a Midnight Rescue! London, 1898: Flynn’s no stranger to danger, but crashing a duchess’s glittering costume ball might be his boldest gamble yet. Determined to help a young friend in trouble, he ignores Becky’s warnings and dives headfirst into the high-society soirée. But when their mission turns deadly and Flynn’s friend is found murdered, the stakes skyrocket. Vowing to finish what they started, Flynn insists Becky stay out of harm’s way. But when he vanishes inside the duchess’s sprawling estate, Becky’s worst fears come true. Trapped in the maze-...

Katrina – A Dark and Thrilling Romantic Suspense 💀 She was their victim. Now, she’s their worst nightmare. 💀 By day, Detective Frank Gilford hunts criminals. By night, he’s consumed by an obsession—the elusive assassin known as The Phantom. For months, he’s tracked her kills, watching as she eliminates traffickers, corrupt politicians, and untouchable criminals. She’s not just a killer. She’s delivering justice the law can’t reach. Then, she calls him. Her voice is calm. Controlled. Dangerously familiar. She warns him about an enemy lurking in the shadows—the ...

The women of her family gather for the weekend to celebrate the matriarch's 75th birthday at a Pennsylvania Dutch country inn. Instead of champagne and presents and quilt shopping, Detective Ann Essex finds herself confronting her worst nightmare from the past, never suspecting what her family has planned for her or for solving the problem.