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Murder and Misfortune (Claire Rollins Mystery #3)

On a foggy, early summer morning in Boston, Claire Rollins goes for a run along the Charles River. When a woman runner passes her in the mist, a terrible sense of alarm rushes through Claire's…

Murder at Beechwood (Gilded Newport Mystery #3)

For Newport, Rhode Island’s high society, the summer of 1896 brings lawn parties, sailboat races…and murder. Having turned down the proposal of Derrick Andrews, Emma Cross has no imminent plans…

Murder at Honeysuckle Hotel (Trash to Treasure Crafting Mystery #1)

It’s summertime in Honeysuckle, and everyone is lazing in the shade with a tall glass of lemonade. Everyone except Raelynn Pendleton. She’s stuck working at the local store to make the rent while…

Murder at Lambswool Farm (Seaside Knitters Mystery Series #11)

Seaside Knitter Birdie Favazza has long loved knitting, but lately she’s taken on a new challenge-making a family farm operational again. With help from friends, Lambswool Farm is now up and…

Murder at the Blueberry Festival (Beacon Bakeshop #3)

Living in a lighthouse with her dog, Lindsey Bakewell is lulled to sleep at night by the sound of Lake Michigan’s waves—and gets up at the crack of dawn to start the day at her bakery café…

Murder at the Bridge (Exham on Sea Mystery #5)

When a suspicious death follows a country wedding, Libby Forest’s instincts tell her there's something deeply amiss in the picturesque villages of Exmoor.

Alongside her on-off partner…

Murder at the Rusty Anchor (Cozy Capers Book Group #6)

A rainy July weekend in Westham means the beaches are empty and business is dead at Mac’s Bikes but couldn’t be livelier inside the Rusty Anchor Pub. But come Monday morning one patron is…

Murder At Wrightsville Beach (Magnolia Mystery Series #4)

With temperatures in the nineties, Ashley Wilkes, historic preservationist, heads for Wrightsville Beach where sister Melanie has rented an oceanfront sleeps-14 cottage. But murder never takes a…

Murder in the Book Lover's Loft (Book Retreat Mystery #9)

Jane and her fiancé, Edwin, are headed to the North Carolina coast for a much-needed vacation. Their harborside loft has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and breathtaking views, but Jane’s hopes…

Murder in the Cookbook Nook (Book Retreat Mystery #7)

Virginia is for lovers—and Storyton Hall is its best vacation spot for lovers of books. The big event this summer at Jane Steward’s resort is A Bookish Cook-Off. It’s a blend of the literary and…

Murder in the Past Tense (Miss Prentice Mystery #3)

It’s summer, and Amelia is a lady in waiting. When she happens on a familiar face in a tabloid newspaper, she and Gil reminisce about another summer, long, long ago when they were teens, working…

Murder Most Finicky (Pawsitively Organic Mystery #4)

The dog days of summer have arrived in the small town of Frog Ledge, Connecticut, and business is booming for Kristan 'Stan' Connor. Her Pawsitively Organic pet food has even caught the attention…

Murder Most Fowl (Meg Langslow Series #29)

Meg Langslow’s in for a busy summer. Her husband is directing a production of Macbeth, and most of the cast and crew are occupying spare bedrooms in their house. She also has to keep an…

Murder on the Hoof (Colleen McCabe Mystery Series #2)

It’s mid-August in the Outer Banks village of Corolla and Fire Chief Colleen McCabe is conducting rookie training and spending increasingly more time with her best friend, Sheriff Bill Dorman. The…

Murder on the Rocks (Gray Whale Inn Series #1)

Trading in Texas heat for Maine's tangy salt air, Natalie Barnes risked it all to buy the Gray Whale Inn, a quaint bed and breakfast on Cranberry Island. She adores whipping up buttery muffins and…

Murder Sends a Postcard (Haunted Souvenir Shop Mystery #3)

It’s the height of summer tourist season and Glory Martine is busier than ever running her souvenir shop, Southern Treasures. The shop’s parrot, Bluebeard, is becoming quite the celebrity among…

Murder with Chocolate Tea (Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #10

Daisy Swanson, bride-to-be and owner of Daisy’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania’s Amish country, may have one or two more murders to solve before she says “ I do . . .”


Neighing with Fire (Colleen McCabe Mystery Series #3)

Fire Chief Colleen McCabe is enjoying a quiet summer and her budding romance with Sheriff Bill Dorman. However, her peaceful start to the tourist season is shattered when a tropical storm blows…

Never Say Pie (Pie Shop Mystery Series #2)

It’s summertime in Crystal Cove, California, and sales are brisk at the outdoor Food Fair. There’s fresh bread, artisan cheese, gourmet cupcakes, plus Hanna’s delicious pies. When despised local…

Never Trifle with Murder (Fresh-Baked Mystery Series #15)

It’s early summer in Weatherford, Texas, and retired teacher/amateur sleuth Phyllis Newsom and fellow retiree Carolyn Wilbarger are taking British cooking classes at the local senior center in…

Oh Fudge! (Candy Coated Mystery #5)

After Allie inherited her family’s McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop, cousin Tori moved off to California in a bitter huff, and the two haven’t spoken since. So to have her cousin reappear on Mackinac…

Olive You to Death (Tourist Trap Mystery #16)

In the coastal town of South Cove, June is tourist season—and wedding season. Unfortunately, Jill Gardner’s own wedding has been delayed. But that just gives her more time to search for a…

One Feta in the Grave (Kebab Kitchen Mystery #3)

As summer comes to an end in her Jersey Shore town, Lucy Berberian continues to manage her family’s Mediterranean restaurant. The Kebab Kitchen also has a food tent at this year’s beach festival.…

One for the Hooks (Crochet Mystery Series #14)

These are the dog days of August, but you won't catch the Tarzana Hookers crochet club napping. While Molly Pink knits together an idea for a new project, Miami Wilson busily converts a house she…

One Hot Murder (Victoria Square Series #3)

Katie Bonner, the reluctant manager of Artisans Alley in the quaint shopping district of Victoria Square, is no stranger to ambivalence. Things have been going hot and heavy with pizza maker Andy…

Outdoors, Oars, & Oath (Camper & Criminals Mystery #18)

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes is leading the camping craze with her southern cozy mystery series, A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery. Be sure you join Tonya's newsletter for all of…

Partners in Lime (Seaside Café Mystery #6)

It all seems to be smooth sailing for Everly Swan. The island of Charm, North Carolina is hosting tons of fun summer events, her iced tea shop is a hit, and best of all, she's finally dating the…

Peach Clobber (Dewberry Farm Mystery #8)

Sweet peaches, family secrets... and a farm-fresh murder.

A struggling peach orchard, a tangled love triangle, and a suspicious death have farmer Lucy Resnick's…

Peonies and Poison (Port Danby Mystery #7)

Port Danby is in the middle of a scorching summer heat wave. Looking for relief from the sweltering temperatures, Lacey Pinkerton invites her newly minted boyfriend, Detective James Briggs, out…

Pink Lemonade Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen Series #29)

In this irresistible mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanne Fluke, Hannah Swensen is at the center of a lively summer fest with fun for everyone in Lake Eden,…