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Mischief and vandalism escalate, putting lives at risk. Is the sabotage linked to Sue or the town’s founder? As the stakes rise with each incident, often forcing the closure of Sue’s new garden shop in the town founder’s historic log cabin, she can’t imagine the reason. Even after the health department blames the taffies sold at Butterflies and Blooms for the recent foodborne illness in Aspen Notch, Sue feels certain that someone has orchestrated a scheme to close her business permanently. But why? The Garden Shop Mystery is a cozy mystery that combines an engaging whodunnit with ...

Sue receives a death threat, and someone intends to follow through on it… Aspen Notch, a picturesque small town in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, has very little crime, according to the mayor. Yet something sinister lies beneath the surface. Sue and Alan expect to enjoy the mountain vistas and a restful retirement in their new home, until the mayor offers Alan the job of police chief, the only cop in town, and Sue finds a dead body at the pizza shop. Can Sue help Alan solve the crime before the killer makes good on the warning? Murder in Aspen Notch is a cozy mystery of ...

A strong summer storm, a cold murder case, and a cameo necklace seem unrelated… but danger lurks! A particularly fierce summer storm strands Ryan and his young son in Aspen Notch after a tree crushes their RV. Sue and her police chief husband, Alan, offer their assistance, only to learn that Ryan’s parents died in a botched robbery in town 24 years ago. The cold case catches Sue’s attention, though Alan follows the mayor’s directive to leave the incident unsolved. Sue enlists her visiting daughter and granddaughter to join in her covert investigation. Surprisingly, the cameo ...

What’s going on at the senior retirement community of Shady Acres? Isabel Steinway, one of the residents, hires the SAJ Detective Agency to determine who has pilfered treasured belongings from her apartment. Before long, her friends admit that they, too, have missing items. Although Sue and Alan expect a speedy resolution, their investigation uncovers more than simple thievery. A complex web of duplicity envelops Shady Acres. Sue digs below the surface to speculate something more sinister than the disappearance of residents’ mementos. Can she find the missing piece of the puzzle before ...

A murder. A hacked security system. Pilfered belongings. Is a blizzard the perfect cover? Sue Jaworski and her police chief husband, Alan, return to the Alpine Holiday Lodge for a week of winter activities, where they meet up with Jayla Williams, headlining in the lodge’s patriotic show. Surprisingly, they learn that Alan’s estranged daughter, Judy, is the event planner. Why doesn’t Judy cancel the performance when a blizzard is predicted? During the power outage, Judy is found in shock, covered in blood, claiming she has no memory of how her husband died. Reeling from that, the ...

A young man disappears… Police find his smashed car in a deep ravine two years later. Could he have survived? Sue and Alan begin the SAJ Detective Agency’s first investigation with a missing person case that the police closed eight years ago. After viewing photos of the crash scene, Alan believes they have little chance of finding the young man alive, but Sue wants to try. The case stymies both of them, despite the family’s cooperation and numerous interviews with the man’s friends. No one has seen or heard from Warren Clark in 10 years. Can Sue find the missing piece of the puzzle ...

Eerie noises scare away guests who assert that Ridgeton Manor is haunted. Is it a hoax, or do spirits actually wander the halls? When Sue’s granddaughter considers Ridgeton Manor for her wedding reception, Sue checks out the rural venue, but receives a ticket for speeding and an unwarranted inspection of her car. Alan investigates, only to find cocaine hidden in her trunk, and suspects that the person who planted it had impersonated a police officer. Irene MacDougal enlists Sue’s help to determine why some guests at Ridgeton Manor claim they’ve heard or seen evidence of a ghost, ...

A snowy pile-up and rescue scam. A theft accusation and two murders. Can Sue clear her name before she’s the next victim? Distanced by her children and determined not to spend another Christmas alone, Susan Belcroft books a stay at a ski resort, hoping to rekindle her sagging spirit. With travel to the lodge interrupted by a sudden snowstorm, she and three other stranded drivers accept a seemingly kindhearted rescue, only to find themselves charged with theft. The stakes increase when police find the accusers’ dead bodies. No Gifts to Bring is an endearing cozy mystery of love and hope,...

A tragic accident, an unknown artist, and a discovery below the landscape. Can Sue connect the random details before her granddaughter becomes another victim? Sue Jaworski comforts garden club member, Ruth, after her nephew dies in a tragic accident that seriously injures four other high school band members. While paying her respects, Sue notices oil paintings by the same person as those she purchases at Trinkets and Treasures, only to learn that Ruth’s fiancé, missing for 40 years, is the artist. The closed case catches Sue’s attention, especially after granddaughter, Jessica, shows ...

Lizzie Mitchell comes of age during a time when elders still recall the fight for independence in rural Pennsylvania… Lizzie balks that her station in life will never change. She doesn’t want the isolation of the farm or the exhausting routine of providing for a husband and children, subservient to all. Lizzie has a dream… Lizzie finds her own independence as a teacher, though it requires that she remain unmarried. She turns down Tom’s proposal for marriage twice, despite falling in love with him. But Tom can’t wait forever… Rich in early 19th century American history, A Specter...

The nuns need income… The guests need hope… Victoria encounters a unique experience when she books a rustic cabin—a poustinia—in the woodlands of the Monastery of St. Carmella. While trying to discern her future, she meets other guests who face their own challenges in life. The Sisters also have a dilemma, as they anticipate a merger because of their dwindling numbers and an aging congregation. Will they lose their beloved homeland, nestled among the vineyard, forest, and lake? Poustinia: A Novel is the first book of the Poustinia series. If you enjoy contemporary and inspirational ...

It takes time away to bring them closer together. As a grieving widow, Jodie Hanson never expects to feel her heart awaken to her neighbor, Brad Davenport, but their similar past experiences have a magnetic effect. Working together, he helps her overcome the anxiety of her new job as a travel writer, while she lends her support for the startup of his landscaping business. When spring moves into summer, Jodie struggles to adapt to Brad’s busy schedule and settle her fear of traveling to unfamiliar areas. An invitation from her friend, Heather Archer, to stay at her beachside home seems the...

Chance brings them together; destiny bonds them… Still mourning the death of her husband and young son, Jodie Hanson writes a blog for grieving widows and mothers as a way to deal with her broken heart. She has her life under control until her landlord sells the home she considers her safe haven, and a former colleague offers her a position as a travel blogger. Needing to move, Jodie accepts Heather Archer’s offer to live in a deceased aunt’s consignment shop in exchange for disposing of its dusty remnants, which coincides with the start of her new job. Jodie finds both tasks ...

Living with a Springer Spaniel: Pete and Me is a humorous and loving tribute to a loyal, smart, and adorable pup who mastered the technique of training his owner. Springer spaniels are known for their hunting prowess, agility, and obedience. They are affectionate, expressive, and eager to please. Springers make a great family companion because of their steadfast devotion, but they can have a mind of their own. Living with a Springer Spaniel: Pete and Me is a compilation of stories and anecdotes about Pete from the time he was a puppy until he went to doggie heaven. You’ll laugh at ...

An historical site and a revealing diary… Can Vicki and Charlie link the two as they begin their new venture? Vicki and Charlie have joined forces as they restore the site of a covert bootleg operation from Prohibition days. Can they also manage to develop a working farm to benefit the needy? Adding to their challenges, Vicki plans to offer tours through the old machine barn and secret passage…but she needs details. A diary discovered in a neighbor’s attic becomes the missing link to explain the nuns’ inheritance of an estate far more significant than they realized. Explore the ...

A masterful plan. An amazing discovery. Vicki could never have imagined the outcome. Monastery renovations complete, the Sisters are ready to unveil their new B&B, gift shop, and restaurant. Vicki’s excitement about seeing her vision unfold is short-lived. Not only is Sister Tony given a new assignment but, dear friend and co-conspirator, Charlie, also leaves. The Sisters embrace the changes taking place at the Monastery of St. Carmella. Vicki and Sister Cathy set their sights on learning about the mansion that JW Smithfield and his wife bequeathed to the nuns. They never expected to find...