Download or read book Peppermint Mocha Murder written by Pam Moll and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To save the season, she'll have to catch a culinary killer. Molly Brewster's new café bookshop is the go-to spot for strong coffee, flaky pastries, and juicy gossip. But everything changes when the tide drags in a dead body ... practically on the shop's doorstep. As a newcomer to the tight knit South Florida village, Molly is pegged by the County Sheriff as the prime suspect. Determined to track down the real killer to clear her name, Molly enlists the help of her loyal chocolate Lab, her cantankerous Granny Dee, and the handsome Deputy Lucky. With Holly Fest just days away, she must rely on her wits and her fiery spirit to crack the case. Molly's holiday season is about to go from hectic to downright dangerous. Peppermint Mocha Murder is the lighthearted book in the Molly Brewster Mystery series, a set of cozy murder mysteries. If you like mouthwatering recipes, charming island villages, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love Pam Moll's delectable whodunnit. Buy Peppermint Mocha Murder to read a funny mystery for festive foodies today!

Download or read book The Peppermint Mocha Murder written by Colette London and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2018-09-25 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An incredibly lively and intricately plotted mystery series full of clever banter and sparkly dialogue . . . a treat perfect for any time of the year.” —Kings River Life Magazine Includes Recipes! It’s beginning to look like a merry Christmas for Hayden Mundy Moore. On vacation from providing her sought-after expertise in all things chocolate, Hayden heads to snowy New England with her friend and financial advisor, Travis, for the opening of his pal’s highly-touted holiday musical. But when the show’s producer is murdered, Hayden trades sampling Chocolate Santas for finding the killer—especially since this time, Travis is the one asking for her help . . . Soon Hayden discovers there’s more to Travis’s chic hometown than mulled wine and cocoa cookies. But that’s just the beginning. Almost no one, including Travis, is quite what they seem. Did the show’s lead have more savage motives than stardom? Could the dead producer’s husband have felt a murderous envy for his successful wife? Getting behind the mistletoe and jingle bells will take all of Hayden’s savvy—along with some super caffeinated Peppermint Mochas—if she hopes to catch a killer with a heart more bitter than the darkest truffle . . . “Soon I was enthralled in the murder and suspect list . . . I know many of the cozy settings seem the same but this one was extra magical for the holiday season. So if you are looking for a read that has the perfect holiday setting here it is!” —Bibliophile.reviews “The murder itself is intriguing, and the suspects are credible . . . a fun read.” —The Cozy Review

Download or read book Peppermint Mocha Killer written by Summer Prescott and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLIFFHANGER ALERT!!! Missy, Chas and the rest of the Calgon gang are kicking things into high gear as the holidays descend upon them. There are cupcakes to be made, parade floats to decorate, and parties to plan. In the midst of it all, Missy and Chas are delighted to receive a visit from some very special guests, but their joy is diminished somewhat by a holiday murder that rocks the entire community. Will Missy figure out whodunit in time for everyone to have a happy holiday season? Find out the answers to that and more in this latest, fast-paced installment of the INNcredibly Sweet Series!

Download or read book Bistro Peppermint Mocha Mystery written by Georgia Griebel Gates and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-06-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christmas concert in Blue River is spoiled by the death of a young woman. To complicate matters, Gracie has to deal with a hacking problem at a local pharmaceutical company. All those problems lead Gracie and the Blue River police department on a search for the killer or killers. Will that spoil the upcoming nuptials?

Download or read book Lemon Meringue and Murder written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holly Hart is desperate. Her back is against the wall. Plans for a thriving cheesecake shop have failed. Her swoony relationship with the hot chief of police barely exists. Then, she takes on a catering job that changes everything. She finds a body. In the kitchen. A piece of lemon meringue pie on the floor. This is not what she wanted, not with her and Trent teetering on the edge of a break-up. An obnoxious reporter, looking for clicks, suggests she is a top suspect, because Lemon Meringue & Murder makes a catchy headline. A local detective hints she’s guilty, because she had access, because she was there. Now, she must chase down clues to prove her innocence. Why does the top detective have it out for her? It’s the cold, naked hatred that confuses and scares Holly. She’ll need everyone in order to figure this one out. Nothing could prepare her for the bombshell truth at the end...

Download or read book Criminal Confections written by Colette London and published by Lisa Plumley. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inaugural offering of an exciting new cozy mystery series featuring "chocolate whisperer" Hayden Mundy Moore, a luxury consultant who has a nose for chocolate and danger. Fans of JoAnna Carl, Diane Mott Davidson, and Cleo Coyle will eat up this luscious world of high-end chocolate and intrigue. Original. Hayden Mundy Moore is an expert on everything chocolate, helping clients develop new products and revamp recipes until they're irresistible. But sometimes, a dash of murder finds its way into the mix... Hayden Mundy Moore has bushwhacked through African jungles and haggled in exotic markets to find the finest cacao beans and the most flavorful blends. It's thrilling work but rarely dangerous--until a colleague turns up dead at the exclusive chocolate-themed Lemaître resort spa in San Francisco. Adrienne Dowling's heart attack is blamed on an accidental overdose of the secret ingredient used in Lemaître Chocolates' new line. Hayden can't believe that conscientious Adrienne would make that mistake. And between chocolate body scrubs, cocoa mud baths, and a non-stop frenzy of chocolate-based treats, Hayden starts to suspect that she, not Adrienne, was the intended target. Finding a killer among the rival chocolatiers and potential suspects won't just be satisfying--it might save her life... "Chocoholics and food cozy fans rejoice! With prose as smooth and delicious as its theme, this quality debut cozy by an anonymous best-selling novelist introduces a smart protagonist with an unusual and tasty profession." —Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)

Download or read book Candy Slain Murder written by Maddie Day and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining series perfect for fans for Joanne Fluke that highlights delicious new recipes for you to try this holiday season! A merry Christmas mystery is the festive read you need this time of year… “The lavish food descriptions and appended recipes are the best parts.” —Kirkus Reviews Christmas cheer has sent the griddle into overdrive at Robbie Jordan’s popular country store and café. And this year, there’s a new seasonal special to feast on: murder… As December sweeps through South Lick, Indiana, Robbie’s life seems merry and bright like the string lights glistening around town. But strange happenings signal a bumpy ride into the holidays. First a man raises eyebrows at Pans ‘N Pancakes when he claiming to be the long-lost half-brother of Robbie’s assistant. Then a fire destroys the home of a controversial anesthesiologist, exposing skeletal remains in his attic. Helplessly intrigued, all Robbie wants for Christmas is to stop her winter wonderland from becoming a real nightmare. With a decades-old mystery taking shape, can she run as fast as she can in pursuit of a killer who’s harder to crack than a stale gingerbread man?

Download or read book Catered to Death written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catering a party leads to...murder. Life is smooth sailing for Holly Hart until she wakes one morning and spots someone from her past lurking outside Just Cheesecake. Why is her childhood friend-turned-enemy in town? No one is supposed to know where she lives. Supposedly, he just happened to hear about this new cheesecake shop and wants her business to cater a family party. Suspicious indeed. Especially when he’s been spreading lies about Holly’s family back in her hometown. She sneaks back to her parent’s home and finds a body in the living room. Almost as if someone is framing her family for murder. Holly has to figure out how to reveal the real killer. If he doesn’t get to her first...

Download or read book Murder a la Mocha written by Sandra Balzo and published by Severn House Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coffee, a canine and a corpse: a bad feeling leads to an even worse discovery when Maggy tries to return a Chihuahua to its owners in the new coffeehouse mystery. Maggy Thorsen’s evening with her fiancé Sheriff Jake Pavlik and his parents in Chicago takes a dramatic turn when Jake’s mother falls ill, then a Chihuahua jumps in front of Maggy’s car on her drive back to Uncommon Grounds, her Wisconsin coffeehouse. Attempting to return Mocha to her owners, George and Marian Satterwite, the following day, Maggy comes face-to-face with Arial, their dog-sitter and her business partner Sarah’s niece. But something doesn’t feel right . . . Returning to the property, Maggy and Marian make a shocking discovery. And where are George and Arial? With Jake still in Chicago and Sarah desperate to find her niece, Maggy is soon drawn into another deadly puzzle.

Download or read book The Semi Sweet Hereafter written by Colette London and published by Lisa Plumley. This book was released on with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an authority on all things chocolate, Hayden Mundy Moore is traveling across the pond to lend her expertise to the owner of a posh London chocolaterie-pâtisserie. From coconut truffles to chocolate flapjacks, Hayden’s mouthwatering creations quickly impress her client. But her knowledge doesn’t end there. The detective constable is taken by surprise when she identifies an exotic murder weapon: a stone metlapil, used to grind cacao beans—and apparently to bludgeon someone to death—in Hayden’s own lodgings, no less… The victim is a sexy celebrity chef who just happens to be the ex-husband of Hayden’s client. Now, amid the terraced town houses and local pubs, a killer is lurking—and the police have an assortment of suspects: a culinary rival, an ambitious agent, a recently-sacked assistant, and unfortunately, Hayden herself. The talented chocolate whisperer will have to find out what sort of nutter clobbered the famous cook—or her career may come to a bitter end… “The Semi-Sweet Hereafter is another terrific and original mystery from the pen of Colette London, a writer who has become a master of the mystery/suspense genre.” —Midwest Book Review “This mystery, centered around yummy treats and high crime, was a spooky-cute lead up to Halloween. I was hooked from the start, and afterward I was craving a chocolate truffle!” —Lauren Gatcombe, assistant editor, FIRST For Women magazine "Chocoholics and food cozy fans rejoice! With prose as smooth and delicious as its theme, this quality debut cozy by an anonymous best-selling novelist introduces a smart protagonist with an unusual and tasty profession." —Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) on Criminal Confections

Download or read book Coffee Cake and Clues written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where is the best place to hide a body? Holly makes that decision at the first murder mystery club at the library. She stages a crime scene and the audience tries to figure out the killer. Except, it doesn’t work out as planned. Yes, another murder. And this time, it’s more personal than ever. Her friend, Katie, is one of the only suspects and all the clues lead to her guilt. Will her sleuthing prove Katie’s innocence or put her in jail?

Download or read book A Princess Con written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on 2022-12-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One explosion. One disappearance. One left to pick up the pieces and keep living. We’re back, working as spies. I know, right? Never thought it would happen. I attempt to infiltrate a jewelry theft ring, which is much harder than it sounds. Malcolm hunts down dog poop, now that we’re stuck with the royal pain-in-the-arse fluff ball, AKA Princess Minnie. I know, life’s not fair. When our missions intertwine and we bump up against the truth, someone isn’t happy and lets us know in no uncertain terms. Except nothing is as it seems.

Download or read book A Spy Like Me written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Spy Like Me is Book 1 of the Circle of Spies Series! Games can be deadly. Eighteen-year-old Savvy Bent expects fireworks on her first date with Malcolm - in Paris! Except over a picnic of sparkling cider and strawberry tarts, a sniper shoots at them. That’s only the beginning. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the catacombs, Savvy must sneak, deceive, and spy to save her family and friends and figure out whether Malcolm is one of the bad guys before she completely falls for him. free, freebie, romantic suspense, women sleuths, espionage, mystery, teen, Paris

Download or read book A Royal Con written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Heart of an Assassin written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on 2013-11-14 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No relationship expert ever said the way to get a guy to fall for you is to almost get him killed. Yup. It happened to me. After the most awkward reunion ever with Malcolm in Greece. But there’s more. Our families are mortal enemies. Did I mention he comes from a family of assassins? Talk about a relationship killer. Here’s where the life-changing stuff happens, because an enemy threatens both our families. I have one chance to convince them to work together. I strike dangerous deals and infiltrate the enemy on my most dangerous mission yet. But nothing, absolutely nothing prepares me for what happens. Can love survive the ultimate betrayal? Heart of an Assassin is a romantic mystery with more danger and suspense than A Spy Like Me. Savvy fights for her family and love while trying to stay alive.

Download or read book Vanishing Point written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on 2013-09-23 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lies can be deadly. Before Paris, before Greece, Marisa Bent was nothing but a bored housewife, willing to do anything to protect her family. When she learns that espionage runs in her blood line and that a family of assassins are her archenemy, she’s willing to do anything to protect her husband and daughter and keep them in the dark. She even follows Will, the young, arrogant assassin, into the heart of trouble. Using a mother’s instinct, she becomes the hero. More than once. This only seems to prove to Will that she is indeed a spy, bent on ruining his family’s enterprise. In the defining moment of her life, she must make the biggest sacrifice a mother can make. Finally, the untold story of Savvy’s mother. Learn why she disappeared from Savvy’s life and the sordid details of her past with Malcolm’s family.

Download or read book Twist of Fate written by Laura Pauling and published by Redpoint Press. This book was released on with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twist of Fate is book 3 in the Circle of Spies Series! No one ever said falling in love with an assassin would be a cake walk. It’s complicated. Everything that happened in Greece, everything I did, what I had to do.... I mean, I had to do it, right? That’s what I live with now. The guilt. It’s crippling. Nothing will ever be the same again. I will never be the same. And then I find his phone. And then I read his texts... Twist of Fate takes a darker turn as both Savvy and Malcolm face the truth of their past mistakes and fight for a future together.