Download or read book Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery Collection 4 Books 16 20 of the Donut Hole Mysteries written by Susan Gillard and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of Books 16,17,18,19 & 20 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series

Download or read book Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery Collection written by Susan Gillard and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of Books 21,22,23,24 & 25 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series Book 21-Banana Coconut Murder Book 22-Oreo Sprinkled Murder Book 23-Spooky Choc Orange Glazed Murder Book 24-Coffee Treacle Murder Book 25-Choc Churro Murder

Download or read book Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery Collection written by Susan Gillard and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of Books 6,7,8,9 & 10 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series Book 6 - Mint Chip Murder When a local hairstylist is bludgeoned to death inside her own salon, questions abound for Heather who wants to know who murdered Kelly Carlson, and why? Was the murder premeditated, or spur-of-the-moment? Was the killer someone Kelly knew? Why are the police being so quite about it? With little to go, Heather is on the hunt for answers. But will her biggest clue come too late? Book 7 - Red, White and Blueberry Murder When Heather Janke hears that her oldest and most faithful customer, Eva Schneider, has been bonked on the head and is in hospital, she's shocked to the core. Especially when she discovers one of the main suspects is her newest assistant, Ken. With nothing but her eccentric puppy dog, Dave, and her burning desire to help put Eva's attacker behind bars, she sets out on another sleuthing endeavor, determined to find the truth. But Heather has more to deal with than just the case: she has to balance a busy Donut Delights with the busy season in full swing, as well as the plans for her impending nuptials to her handsome detective fianc�, who is less than impressed with her extracurricular activities. Heather must get to the center of the mystery, but this one might turn out to be deeper than a donut hole. Book 8 - Lemon Chiffon Murder When Heather Janke hosts her engagement party in Paris, France, the last thing she expects to find out is that one of her guests has been poisoned by one of her donuts. She's overwhelmed with grief, particularly when she finds out that the suspect is Angelica, her faithful assistant and friend, who flew all the way out to France to help her with her wedding. With the wedding only days away, and no help from the French police, Heather sets out to clear Angelica's name and save her from imprisonments. But Heather has to contend with the press, a particularly nosy - and cheesy - ma�tre d'h�tel, and the constant battle to stay on top of affairs while her wedding date draws closer and closer. Heather must figure out who poisoned her beloved lemon chiffon icing, but the zest might be too sour for her to handle this time around. Book 9 - Chocolate Tiramisu Murder When Heather Shepherd has a run-in with a rude Italian actor on the first night of her honeymoon, she thinks nothing of it... until his body turns up in one of Venice's canals the very next day. She's horrified, even more, when an Inspector comes knocking with questions for her and her newlywed husband. Heather decides she won't let an impending arrest ruin her honeymoon, and with Ryan's help, she sleuths her way from the kitchen of the hotel all the way to the top of entertainment in Venice. But Heather has to balance her honeymoon festivities with the case, and the harder she digs for the truth, the muddier the mystery becomes, thanks to a cast of eccentric and rather infuriated Italian suspects. Heather must discover the truth, before the sweet coffee glaze on the donut that is her Honeymoon, dries out and she's left with nothing but questions. Book 10 - Rhubarb Frosted Murder When Heather Shepherd arrives at Amy's boyfriend's house, the last thing she expects to find is Kent unconscious and a new murder to solve. But that's exactly what happens, and things only get worse when it's revealed that Amy is the prime suspect and Kent has amnesia. With nothing but her Rhubarb Frosted donuts and her keen sense of adventure, she determines to solve the case before the killer can strike again. But the closer Heather gets to the truth, the worse Amy's behavior becomes - her paranoia is at an all-time high. Heather must choose: delve into the donut hole or leave this case as uncooked batter - either way, there's a mystery to sleuth, and this one is the trickiest so far.

Download or read book Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery Collection Books 1 5 of the Donut Hole Mysteries written by Susan Gillard and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of Books 1,2,3,4 & 5 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 - Strawberry Cream Murder Donuts, deceit and the potential murder of a former assistant find Heather Janke at the center of a mystery in which she is a potential suspect and possibly the only one capable of discerning the truth. Was her former assistant Christa murdered and if so, why? Follow Heather as she searches for clues to get to the bottom of this sweet caper. Book 2 - Maple Frosted Murder A professional and very public rivalry with the owner of the corporate cookie cutter donut shop owner, leaves Heather as the prime suspect in his murder, when his body is discovered. Health inspectors, shady business practices and a tangled web of intrigue unfold as Heather dives headfirst into the case, determined to clear her name and uncover who is the cold storage killer. Book 3 - Cadbury Creme Murder It's springtime in Hillside, Texas, which means tornado season. A tornado rips through town, damaging property here and there. Fortunately, the damage is reparable, and only one person is found dead-Verna Dixon, an elderly widow who lived on the edge of town. At first, everyone assumes that Verna was killed by flying debris from the tornado (she was found outside, halfway between her house and her chicken coop) as she was trying to bring her chickens inside. But Detective Ryan Shepherd realizes there's more to this death than meets the eye when he discovers that Verna was not killed by a flying piece of wood, as was originally suspected. Why would anyone want to kill Verna? That's the question bothering Ryan and Heather. There's no apparent motive, and no one knows seems to know where to begin looking for suspects. Did Verna know something about someone she was trying to decide whether or not to reveal? What could Verna have known? Join Heather, Ryan, and all the regulars of Hillside, Texas, as they try to figure out who killed Verna and why. The answer may surprise you! Book 4 - Tricky Blueberry Murder While visiting her grandmother's friend at Hillside Manor, Heather learns that one of the nursing home's employees, aide Betty Shivers, was found dead outside the back door earlier that morning apparently as she was arriving for her shift. Could the killer have been one of the other aides, who had recently--and very publicly--threatened to kill Betty? Could it have been Betty's ex-boyfriend, who had told her that their relationship wasn't really over? Only time and a little poking around will tell. Join Heather and Ryan as they sift through the possibilities and crank out some delicious baked goods along the way. Book 5 - Chocolate Frosted Murder After accepting Maricela's and Angelica's invitation to join them and their family for their Tia Teresa's 75th birthday party, Heather is enjoying herself. But the party is interrupted by two uniformed policemen who bring bad news: Tia Teresa's grandson, Gustavo, a beloved family member, has been shot and killed in the park. The police think it looks like a drug deal gone bad, but Gustavo's family insists he never would have been involved with drugs. Maricela and Angelica beg Heather to investigate, and she promises to do what she can. When she discovers that the shooter's story couldn't have taken place the way he said it did, she becomes suspicious. But she has no proof. Then, just as a key witness is about to provide her with the evidence she needs, the witness is murdered in an apparent armed robbery. Will Heather and Ryan be able to uncover the evidence they need in order to establish the truth and clear Gustavo's name? Or will a killer get away with not only one, but possibly two murders?

Download or read book Live and Let Pie written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The academy is untouchable. But can they get away with murder? When twins Rita and Rhonda attend a distant friend’s wedding in a quaint, snowy town in Vermont, they assume it will be nothing more than a boring week filled with dull guests and plenty of snow. But when the bride-to-be meets an untimely death – and the primary suspect is connected to a powerful private academy that forms the town’s only source of income – Rita and Rhonda are faced with the difficult task of solving the case while not upsetting the small town they find themselves in. With the local mayor and the authorities eager to brush the killing under the rug to protect the academy, the situation soon spirals out of control when the twins’ top suspect is found murdered. Unsure who they can trust and surrounded by suspects, can Rita and Rhonda untangle the truth behind this sinister town? Or will they be pulled head-first into a world of corruption and cover-ups? If you like action-packed murder mysteries that will keep you on your toes, then you’ll love Live and Let Pie. With a beautiful wintery backdrop and an enchanting small-town setting, this high-stakes who-dun-it is great for all ages.

Download or read book The Charlotte Denver Small Town Culinary Cozy Mystery Series Books 1 4 written by Sherri Bryan and published by Sybden Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-18 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when small-town murder meets a big-hearted café owner? Grab a cuppa, get settled in your favourite reading spot, and get acquainted with café owner Charlotte Denver, the well-meaning, but hilariously politically-incorrect members of her small-town community, and Pippin the dog. These clean, fun, cozy mysteries have plenty of recipes to try for yourself, but no gore, graphic language, sex or violence, and no pesky cliffhangers! Plenty of laughs, amateur sleuthing, and murder await in this four-book collection, set on England's beautiful Cornish coast, in the fictional town of St. Eves. TAPAS, CARROT CAKE AND A CORPSE - BOOK 1 Small-town murder was never so calculated... When a stranger is murdered, the residents of a close-knit community close ranks as the hunt for a killer gathers pace, and it's not long before inquisitive café owner Charlotte Denver is desperate for a return to carefree, small-town life. Determined to do whatever she can to see the killer behind bars, she starts poking around in things she shouldn't... and discovers a secret that rocks the bustling coastal town to its core. FUDGE CAKE, FELONY AND A FUNERAL - BOOK 2 Grief, greed and grudges - the perfect recipe for murder... As the townspeople bid a final goodbye to a much-loved member of the community, and relatives of the deceased arrive in St. Eves, it's not long before tempers flare as they become consumed by greed, intent to get their hands on the family fortune. When a body is discovered, will Charlotte find the vital clue to the killer's identity before anyone else is bumped off? SPARE RIBS, SECRETS AND A SCANDAL - BOOK 3 Sometimes it's the people you think you know best who are keeping the biggest secrets... As Charlotte prepares to move into her new home, life couldn't be sunnier. However, when old friends return to the town, tragedy follows close behind and it's not long before she finds herself trying to clear her best friend's name as long-hidden secrets and a scandal from years gone by are revealed. In a race against time to save a loved one, Charlotte needs every one of her amateur sleuthing skills as the story reaches it shocking climax. Will she be too late to save the day? PUMPKINS, PERIL AND A PAELLA - BOOK 4 A ghost from the past resurfaces at Halloween and Charlotte soon realises they'll stop at nothing to get what they want... When a dead body is discovered during the annual St. Eves' Halloween fair, it isn't long before Charlotte finds herself up to her neck in helping to solve another murder mystery. This one, however, proves to be a little too close to home for her liking as she finds herself, and the man she loves, in danger. With clues to find, a killer to catch and a wedding to organise, Charlotte has her work cut out. Come and solve the mysteries and have a little fun along the way, with engaging characters, and a little romance. All books were written using British English spelling and terminology. Approximate no. of pages: 822 OTHER BOOKS IN THE CHARLOTTE DENVER SERIES Hamburgers, Homicide and a Honeymoon (5) Crab Cakes, Killers and a Kaftan (6) Mince Pies, Mistletoe and Murder (7) Doughnuts, Diamonds and Dead Men (8) Bread, Dead and Wed (9) Cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder mystery, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder, cozy mystery, cozy mysteries, cozy romance mystery, amateur sleuth, female amateur sleuth, British cozy mystery, British cosy mystery, culinary cozy mystery, culinary cozy mystery series, cozy mystery with recipes, small-town mystery, lighthearted cozy mystery, happy endings, standalone cozy mystery, international cozy mystery, clean cozy mystery, cozy mystery with dog, animal cozy mystery, quirky characters, nosy old women

Download or read book Culinary Cozy Mystery Compilation written by Carol Durand and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-06 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of Books 1,2,3,4 & 5 of the Frosted Love Cozy Mystery Series. Book 1-A Murder Moist Foul Everyone knows about the rivalry between local celebrity baker Missy Gladstone and the jealous and often zealous donut man Darryl Davis from across town, but no one ever thought it would come to murder. As the town gets stirred up over what looks to be their very own version of a murder mystery tv show they can't believe what's happening in their little town. If it wasn't enough that they think Ben's a suspect, now someone has been lurking around her home after dark. Could she be next? Follow Missy and Detective Beckett as they try to figure out who real the killer is. Book 2-A Pinch of Murder With $50,000 up for grabs in a cupcake competition, Missy Gladstone has to be on her A-game, if she plans on expanding her business, but that doesn't prevent her from deciding to use the competition as an excuse to unwind in Las Vegas while she's there. When she arrives, Missy quickly learns that the reason she's been invited to compete has less to do with her culinary skills and more to do with her old childhood frenemy, who is now a big time celebrity baker with TV shows, a line of bakeware, and a chain of cupcake shops across the country. Knowing that her old rival always had a few tricks up her sleeve, it's no surprise when Missy discovers that the invitation came with ulterior motives. A sticky proposal puts them at odds once again, only this time Missy's business will be on the line. Before Missy knows what's happening, her frenemy is found dead in her hotel room and all eyes are on her. Alone, far from home, Missy will have to reach out to the only ally she has, Detective Becket, and hope that he could help her out of this confectionery mess before its too late. Book 3-Half Baked Murder Missy and Detective Becket are back in Louisiana and after all the hoopla in Vegas Missy has become so popular that she's expanding all the way across town to Darryl "The Donut Man" Davis's old shop. However Missy smells something fishy and suspects foul play when one a fellow shop owner is murdered. Could it be that the same country thugs who tried to strong-arm her into using their suppliers got a little too carried away and now someone is dead? Book 4-A Mouthful of Murder Missy is up and running again - her new store in Dellville is successful and her old shop in LaChance is being rebuilt. She's delighted when a woman her age from California buys the ice cream shop across the street, after a few slips of the tongue, the odd hours she keeps, Missy catches on that her new friend may be hiding something that may be deadly. Book 5-Cupcakes and Murder Detective Beckett and Missy didn't bank on becoming murder suspects only a few days after arriving in sunny Cozumel. Pitted against the wild accusations of the locals, the two foreigners must discover the true motive for the crime and track down the real killer before time runs out for them both!

Download or read book Murder in the Cookbook Nook written by Ellery Adams and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 the culinary--but someone's headed for the mortuary..."--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery Collection written by Susan Gillard and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of Books 11,12,13,14 & 15 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series Book 11-Chocolate Revolution Murder When Heather Shepherd sees an old high school friend, Cherry Jubilee, arguing with another of her past classmates, she's not worried. Until Cherry's body is found beneath a stack of bonfire wood. She's in shock, and the batter thickens when it's revealed that several of her friends are prime suspects. Heather sets out to discover the truth, drawing help from her estranged friend, Amy, and doggy Dave, armed with her textbook knowledge and Chocolate Revolution Donuts. But Heather has to contend with the upcoming holiday and the preparations for the celebration which have sent Hillside into a festive frenzy, not to mention a test for her online sleuthin' course, all the while the killer lurks nearby. Book 12-Pistachio Lemon Glazed Murder When Heather Shepherd realizes that her secret donut recipe book has been stolen, she knows exactly who's behind it. Until she turns up at Geoff Lawless' new store and finds the thief, Jelly Polinski, dead on the floor. She's stunned and suspicious but has to back off because she's one of the prime suspects in this new, murder case. Heather won't take this lying down - she decides to investigate, sprinkling her friends and dog pal, Dave, into the mixture, treading where no intrepid baker has dared to tread before. This time around, Heather has to dodge questions from the police, avoid Ryan's eyes and manage to sell out of her grandmother's secret creation, Pistachio Lemon Glazed Donuts, before the mystery killer strikes again. Book 13-Candied Maple Bacon Murder When Heather Shepherd gets a frantic call from Honey Trickle, asking for help, she's incredibly concerned, but that concern turns into downright horror when it's revealed that Honey has been murdered... right on Heather's front porch. She's angry and determined to bring the killer to justice, especially after she discovers that Amy's boyfriend, Kent, might be a suspect. Armed with her superior investigating skills and enough Candied Maple Bacon Donuts to feed an army - and half the country - Heather sets out to solve the case. Heather has to focus on finding the truth and avoided the treacherous tall tales of one of Hillside's newest residents. Solving this one could be more difficult than icing a donut, fresh out the oven. Book 14-Cinnamon Nut Crunch Murder When Heather Shepherd hears that Detective Davidson's daughter, Tara, has just been found dead, she's horrified. Her horror soon turns to shock, when Davidson turns up at Donut Delights and makes it clear that Heather is his prime suspect. Heather is set on finding the truth, armed with her new knowledge thanks to her forensics course, and her bestie and doggy Dave for company, she sets out to solve the mystery. But internal issues at the police station see Ryan kicked off the case, leaving Heather bare to the attentions of a non-too-please Davidson. Heather has to find her focus or she might be blinded by the facts in this case. Sleuthing has just become as complicated as her recipe for cinnamon crumbles. Book 15-Chocolate Crunch Murder When Heather Shepherd hears that the owner of her favorite burger bar has been murdered, she can't believe her ears. To make matters worse, her employee, Jung, who just happened to be best friends with the victim, is the main suspect. Heather refuses to believe that her assistant could have anything to do with it and decides to help Ryan with his new case - off the record, of course. Equipped with her sleuthin' prowess and a couple new and old friends for company, she hurries over to the closed restaurant to investigate. But things aren't as simple as they seem. Heather must use her talent to figure it out, or the creepy killer might just strike again when the residents of Hillside least expect it.

Download or read book Bake It to the Limit written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They thought they could leave their past behind. But murder doesn’t retire. Retired cops Rita and Rhonda Knight are eager to leave their crime-fighting past behind them and retire to the sleepy little town of Clovedale Falls. With the annual Pumpkin Festival right around the corner, the pair work day and night to get their bakery ready so they can finally say goodbye to solving crime. But their dreams of a quiet new life are shattered when a strangely familiar man is found dead next door – and the twin sisters are quickly plunged into a murder investigation that will push them to their limits. As the newest arrivals in the town, all eyes are on them… and they have no idea who they can trust. Racing against time before the killer can claim any more victims, Rita and Rhonda fight to unravel a sinister case – one that only turns darker the deeper they dig. And after they hatch a daring plan to bring the killer to light, they realize that their new life might be over before it can even begin… Can Rita and Rhonda unmask the killer of Clovedale Falls? Or are their dreams of a quiet life doomed to fail? Combining all of the gripping twists and turns of a classic who-dun-it with a pair of lovable sleuths in a gorgeous small-town backdrop, the first book in the Twin Berry series is a page-turning read that’s perfect for cozy mystery fans everywhere.

Download or read book Let s Bake a Deal written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An untimely death, a suspicious staff, and a creaky old mansion filled with secrets… The grand annual pumpkin festival has arrived, and crime-fighting twins Rita and Rhonda look forward to a lively day of festivities on a crisp autumn morning. With the whole town caught up in the excitement, what could possibly go wrong? But after murder strikes a remote retirement home, their celebrations are quickly soured. The aroma of pumpkin pies, funnel cakes, and apple cider is replaced by the foul stench of crime… and there’s no shortage of sinister suspects. Tasked with diving into a perplexing mystery and smoking out the killer lurking in their midst, Rita and Rhonda must unravel the heartbreaking truths in the halls of an aging mansion that has a dark story to tell. Faced with suspicious nurses, uncanny kitchen staff, and one old man who can barely remember his name, the crime-solving duo will need to act fast if they want to exonerate the residents of the care home and stop the real culprit from slipping back into the shadows. But the ancient manor holds many secrets, and the sisters might not make it out alive… Will Rita and Rhonda solve the murder and prove the innocence of an old man? Or will the care home and its chequered past be their undoing? Great for mystery fans who love fun and intriguing who-dun-its with tons of head-scratching twists and turns, Let’s Bake a Deal is a riveting novel that will capture your interest from the very first page.

Download or read book Bread It and Weep written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A killer is on the loose – and they’re about to be lured into the lion’s den… Peace reigns in Clovedale Falls… or so it seems. But when sleuthing sisters Rita and Rhonda Knight discover a dead body on their friend Billy’s farm, they stumble head-first into a sinister mystery with links to Billy’s past. Blackmailed into traveling to a ghost town in the middle of the scorching Nevada desert, Rita and Rhonda must act fast if they want to prevent more innocents from being killed. And after the culprit strikes again and Rita goes missing, their trip quickly spirals into a nightmare… Desperate to get her sister back, Rhonda takes the law into her own hands. But time is running out – and with emotions running high, this case will prove to be the toughest one she’s ever had to crack. Their future hangs in the balance, and it will take more than a little luck for them all to escape in one piece… Can Rita and Rhonda survive the dark, twisted mind of a cold-blooded killer? Or will the deserted town swallow them up in the endless sands of time? Dive into a thrilling and fast-paced cozy mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Packed with puzzling clues and a rollercoaster of riveting twists and turns, the third novel in the Twin Berry series is one who-dun-it that you won’t be able to put down.

Download or read book Flour Day will Come written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An escaped lunatic, a panicked town, and a murder case that will challenge their sanity… Summer has arrived in the lovely town of Clovedale Falls, and sisters Rita and Rhonda are enjoying the quiet life at their bakery. But when they stumble upon a rumour that an escaped patient from a mental asylum is closing in their town, they struggle not to get caught up in the whirlwind of panic and suspicion. But the mental patient isn’t the only person they have to worry about… their day quickly turns from bad to worse when a dead body mysteriously appears in their own bakery. Forced head-first into a wild roller coaster of a murder investigation, the twin sisters must use all of their wits if they want to unmask the true killer and prove their innocence. But time is running out, and the small town is eager to take the law into their own hands. If Rita and Rhonda don’t act fast, there’s no telling what could happen… Can these sleuthing sisters unmask the silent killer lurking in their kitchen? And what will become of the escaped mental patient now hiding somewhere in Clovedale Falls? Perfect for fans who love reading about cozy and lighthearted mystery novels that combine suspense, excitement, and all the twists and turns of a page-turning who-dun-it, Rita and Rhonda’s next adventure in Flour Day will Come is one you won’t want to miss.

Download or read book Hell Hath No Cookie written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death is waiting in the Deep South. After she embarks on a seemingly routine cross-country road trip to Alabama to visit her close friend’s sick aunt, Rhonda Knight looks forward to a quiet journey that will let her spend quality time with Zach, the man she secretly loves. But when they’re struck by a series of strange – and near-deadly – events, Rhonda begins to suspect that there’s something far more insidious going on than meets the eye. Teaming up with her twin sister Rita, the pair begin to unravel a sinister scheme that threatens to destroy the life of the man she loves. From a bumbling cop to a close shave with death, it quickly becomes clear that somebody is out to get them. Struggling to catch the would-be killers and get to the heart of their scheme, Rhonda must uncover Zach’s history… and why he’s become their target. But there’s one more surprise in store – and it could throw all of Rhonda’s plans for a loop. Can Rhonda use her cunning detective skills to outwit a cruel scheme? Or will she become the next victim and lose the man she’s desperately trying to save?

Download or read book Cast the First Scone written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stranded and snowed-in, a murderer walks among them… Lost and struggling after her retirement from the Force, detective Rita Knight hopes that escaping to a quiet life with her boyfriend Billy is exactly the thing she needs to move on and reinvent herself. But when a trip to a remote snow lodge deep in the wilderness of Maine ends with a gruesome murder, it seems that her old life won’t let her get away so easily. Wading into a deadly mystery and cut off from the outside world by a vicious snowstorm, Rita and her twin sister Rhonda must use all of their cunning to unravel the dark secrets of the guests around them. But it won’t be that easy. As cracks start to appear in Rita’s relationship with Billy, she’s faced with difficult choices about her future that threaten to cloud her vision and sabotage the investigation. Things only get worse when Rhonda falls ill. Forced to solve the case all on her own, Rita is prepared to do whatever it takes to bring one last killer to justice – even if that means venturing head-first into a deadly snowstorm…Can Rita tack down the killer, or will her emotions blind her to the truth? And can she bear to let Billy walk out of her life forever? Combining a hair-raising murder mystery with a beautiful wintery backdrop and a seasoned sleuth, Cast the First Scone is perfect for readers looking to get cozy and dive into their next head-scratching who-dun-it.

Download or read book Bake My Breath Away written by Wendy Meadows and published by Majestic Owl Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-01-07 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder never takes a break… Sisters Rita and Rhonda Knight hope that their homicide investigations can take a hiatus long enough for them to celebrate their upcoming weddings. But when Billy’s crazed cousin appears right on the heels of a murder, the pair soon realize that one more case stands in their way. Caught up in a whirlwind of clues that carries them from the small town of Clovedale Falls to the bustling streets of LA, the sleuthing sisters are faced with a slew of questionable characters who put their wits and skills to the test – and things only get more complicated when a famous old-school private eye steps in with his own ideas about the case. But nobody can protect them from the killer on the loose. With millions of dollars at stake and secrets lurking around every corner, Rita and Rhonda race against time to unravel the most perplexing case of their career… before it’s too late. Will the sisters live to see their wedding day? Or will a vicious killer throw a wrench into their plans?

Download or read book Sugar and Vice written by Emily James and published by Stronghold Books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who would kill a hundred-year-old man at his own 100th birthday party? That’s what cupcake truck owner Isabel Addington is left asking herself when she’s hired to cater a birthday party where the guest of honor dies before he can even taste her cupcakes. But it’s none of her business. She needs to focus on preventing her abusive husband from finding her and on keeping her struggling food truck afloat. When the police declare the dead man’s death a murder, neither of those goals seem likely. Her fingerprints were all over the murder weapon… if you can call a bottle of ketchup a weapon. Now the woman who hired her is refusing to pay, a nosy reporter is putting her true identity at risk of discovery, and the dead man’s handsome grandson wants to prove she killed his grandfather. Her future holds either a casket or an orange prison jumper unless she can find out who really went to all the trouble and risk of killing a hundred-year-old man. Sugar and Vice is the first book in award-winning author Emily James’ Cupcake Truck Mysteries. If you love cozy mysteries with found family, amateur sleuths, and food, then you'll want to sink your teeth into this story today! Cupcake recipe included!