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Murder at Sunny View: An absolutely gripping and charming cozy murder mystery novel for 2025 (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseDon't miss the next instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mystery series, Murder at Sunny View. Available to pre-order now!Maisie Cooper is excited to have a change of scenery for the weekend in the heart of the Devonshire countryside. But it's not all sunshine and blue skies at Sunny View guesthouse, as a suspicious death means Maisie has her hands full with a new investigation!Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper had hoped for a peaceful weekend at Sunny View guesthouse, when she finds herself amidst another mystery. She had received a puzzling letter from owners of the guesthouse, Russell and Audrey, asking for her help. A shocking revelation has created tension amongst the residents in the small hamlet of Trout Leap, and Maisie has a reputation of problem solving... When the body of one of the villagers is found lying dead by the river, Maisie is convinced that this is more than just an accident. Maisie can't help but feel that the murder is somehow connected to the ongoing mystery at Trout Leap. Is someone hiding something? Who would commit such a crime? And can Maisie crack the case, before the killer strikes again?
Murder at Sunny View: An absolutely gripping and charming cozy murder mystery novel for 2025 (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg Mosse'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's not all sunshine and blue skies at Sunny View guesthouse, as a suspicious death means Maisie Cooper has her hands full with a new investigation...Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper had hoped for a peaceful weekend at Sunny View guesthouse in the heart of the Devonshire countryside. But Maisie instead finds herself amidst another mystery embroiling the small hamlet of Trout Leap.When the body of one of the villagers is found lying dead by the river, Maisie is convinced that this is more than just an accident. She can't help but feel that the murder is somehow connected to the ongoing mystery at Trout Leap. Is someone hiding something? Who would commit such a crime? And can Maisie crack the case, before the killer strikes again?Don't miss the next instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mystery series, Murder at Sunny View, perfect for fans of Peter Boland and Clare Chase!Everyone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Fabulous, full of wit, mystery, romance and small town politics... The characters are witty, quirky... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at Sunny View: An absolutely gripping and charming cozy murder mystery novel for 2025 (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg Mosse'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's not all sunshine and blue skies at Sunny View guesthouse, as a suspicious death means Maisie Cooper has her hands full with a new investigation...Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper had hoped for a peaceful weekend at Sunny View guesthouse in the heart of the Devonshire countryside. But Maisie instead finds herself amidst another mystery embroiling the small hamlet of Trout Leap.When the body of one of the villagers is found lying dead by the river, Maisie is convinced that this is more than just an accident. She can't help but feel that the murder is somehow connected to the ongoing mystery at Trout Leap. Is someone hiding something? Who would commit such a crime? And can Maisie crack the case, before the killer strikes again?Don't miss the next instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mystery series, Murder at Sunny View, perfect for fans of Peter Boland and Clare Chase!Everyone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Fabulous, full of wit, mystery, romance and small town politics... The characters are witty, quirky... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at the Blueberry Festival (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery #3)
by Darci HannahLiving 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. But someone in Beacon Harbor is about to rock the boat with murder . . . After a career on Wall Street, Lindsey is making a different kind of dough in a pretty lakeside village, and the upcoming blueberry festival—including the pie-eating contest her bakery is hosting—is the highlight of the summer. But soon Beacon Harbor runs into a patch of trouble. A local real estate agent gets pranked. A parade float gets pelted with water balloons. It&’s all laughed off until the stunts start escalating—and looking more like sabotage. As the event turns into a debacle complete with rampaging goats, Lindsey&’s sweetheart, a former SEAL, starts investigating. But the juicy mystery takes a bitter turn when a man—dressed up as a Viking—is found dead in a boat, and it&’s no longer mischief but murder . . . Includes Delicious Recipes!
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery)
by Darci HannahThe latest installment in Darci Hannah&’s delicious Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series set in small-town Beacon Harbor, Michigan, featuring a baker heroine who lives in the local lighthouse with her beloved Newfoundland dog, Wellington. Lindsey prefers to keep her bakeshop&’s Halloween decor light and autumnal, rather than gruesome and ghoulish. But everyone knows her lighthouse home is haunted. Some intrepid teens have even tried to break in to witness the resident ghost themselves. Dreading Halloween night, Lindsey reluctantly allows her influencer and podcaster best friend, Kennedy, to host a live ghost hunting investigation in the lighthouse, conducted by a professional team. Protective of her ghost, Lyndsey is understandably nervous about what they might uncover . . . The segment is uneventful—until things take a terrifying turn. The team freaks out. As Kennedy joins the mad dash outside, she bumps into what looks like the prankster teens&’ creepy clown costume hanging from a tree. But when Lindsey&’s dog, Wellington, begins to whine, they make a grim discovery: the clown is no dummy. It&’s a corpse. Now Lindsey and company will need to keep their cool if they want a ghost of a chance to solve the murder—and see another Halloween . . . Praise for Murder at the Blueberry Festival&“You&’ll never see the end coming in this delightfully zany tale.&”--Kirkus Reviews Includes Delicious Recipes!
Murder at the Wedding: A gripping and addictive British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseDon't miss the sixth instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mystery Series, Murder at the Wedding, available to pre-order now!Maisie Cooper is ready to tie the knot... but first she needs to untangle one last mystery...Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper is busy planning her wedding to police officer Jack Wingard. After a tumultuous six months solving various murder investigations, she is excited to finally marry her childhood sweetheart.But not everyone is happy for the bride-to-be...Maisie dismisses a few strange 'accidents' targeting her and Jack as pure coincidences. But when she receives a threatening note, Maisie can't deny that someone is after her. Someone who wants revenge.As her wedding day approaches, Maisie realises that there are a fair few people from her past who might want her dead. Will Maisie make it safely down the aisle? Or will she have one final murder to solve before she says 'I do'?Catch up on the rest of the series, which can also be read as standalones:Murder at Church LodgeMurder at Bunting ManorMurder at the TheatreMurder at the FairMurder at Sunny ViewEveryone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Fabulous, full of wit, mystery, romance and small town politics... The characters are witty, quirky... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at the Wedding: A gripping and addictive British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseMaisie Cooper is ready to tie the knot... but first she needs to untangle one last mystery...Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper is busy planning her wedding to police officer Jack Wingard. After a tumultuous six months solving various murder investigations, she is excited to finally marry her childhood sweetheart.But not everyone is happy for the bride-to-be...Maisie dismisses a few strange 'accidents' targeting her and Jack as pure coincidences. But when she receives a threatening note, Maisie can't deny that someone is after her. Someone who wants revenge.As her wedding day approaches, Maisie realises that there are a fair few people from her past who might want her dead. Will Maisie make it safely down the aisle? Or will she have one final murder to solve before she says 'I do'?Don't miss the sixth instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mystery Series, Murder at the Wedding, perfect for fans for Clare Chase and Dee MacDonald!Catch up on the rest of the series, which can also be read as standalones:Murder at Church LodgeMurder at Bunting ManorMurder at the TheatreMurder at the FairMurder at Sunny ViewEveryone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Fabulous, full of wit, mystery, romance and small town politics... The characters are witty, quirky... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder at the Wedding: A gripping and addictive British cozy murder mystery (A Maisie Cooper Mystery)
by Greg MosseMaisie Cooper is ready to tie the knot... but first she needs to untangle one last mystery...Amateur sleuth Maisie Cooper is busy planning her wedding to police officer Jack Wingard. After a tumultuous six months solving various murder investigations, she is excited to finally marry her childhood sweetheart.But not everyone is happy for the bride-to-be...Maisie dismisses a few strange 'accidents' targeting her and Jack as pure coincidences. But when she receives a threatening note, Maisie can't deny that someone is after her. Someone who wants revenge.As her wedding day approaches, Maisie realises that there are a fair few people from her past who might want her dead. Will Maisie make it safely down the aisle? Or will she have one final murder to solve before she says 'I do'?Don't miss the sixth instalment in the Maisie Cooper Mystery Series, Murder at the Wedding, perfect for fans for Clare Chase and Dee MacDonald!Catch up on the rest of the series, which can also be read as standalones:Murder at Church LodgeMurder at Bunting ManorMurder at the TheatreMurder at the FairMurder at Sunny ViewEveryone is gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries:'Maisie Cooper is a brilliant main character, an everyday Miss Marple!... I love cosy crime and I loved this book!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fans of Osman are in for a treat!' Peter James'Fabulous, full of wit, mystery, romance and small town politics... The characters are witty, quirky... The plot is twisty and engaging with lots of red herrings' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the way that I was pulled into the mystery... I found myself constantly looking for potential clues which made it feel like a real puzzle to get stuck into. I had a lot of fun reading this book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I was addicted from the first page' Fern Britton'Mixes classic whodunnit with cozy mystery elements... Kept me guessing... I thoroughly enjoyed it' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Murder from Scratch: A Sally Solari Mystery (A Sally Solari Mystery)
by Leslie KarstRestaurateur Sally Solari’s cousin Evelyn may be blind, but she can see all too clearly that her chef mother’s death wasn’t an accidental overdose—she was murdered.Santa Cruz restaurateur Sally Solari’s life is already boiling over as she deals with irate cooks and other staffing issues at the busy Gauguin restaurant. The rainy December weather isn’t cooling things down, either. So she’s steamed when her dad persuades her to take in Evelyn, her estranged blind cousin whose mother has just died of a drug overdose.But Evelyn proves to be lots of fun and she’s a terrific cook. Back at the house she’d shared with her mom, Evelyn’s heightened sense of touch tells her that various objects—a bottle of cranberry juice, her grandfather’s jazz records—are out of place. She and her mom always kept things in the same place so Evelyn could find them. So she suspects that her mother’s death was neither accident nor suicide, no matter what the police believe.The cousins’ sleuthing takes Sally and Evelyn into the world of macho commercial kitchens, and the cutthroat competitiveness that can flame up between chefs. In Leslie Karst’s scrumptious fourth Sally Solari mystery, Sally will have to chop a long list of suspects down to size or end up getting burned.
Murder in a Cup (A Crystals & CuriosiTEAS Mystery #2)
by Lauren ElliottAs the descendant of an Irish witch and the owner of a New Age tea shop, intuitive gemologist Shay Myers has been living her most authentic life since moving home to California&’s scenic Monterey Peninsula. But in the latest Crystals & CuriousiTEAS Mystery from USA Today bestselling author Lauren Elliott, not even her heightened senses can predict how to run a business—or catch a killer . . . Self-taught &“seer&” Shay has much to learn as autumn hits the quaint coastal town of Bray Harbor. Since attempting the art of blending herbs at her popular shop, Crystals & CuriosiTeas, she&’s set on growing ingredients in the mysterious greenhouse on the second floor—if only she can separate the medicinal plants from the deadly ones. Her new skills are put to the test when she meets pub owner and ex-detective Liam Madigan&’s Gran. A psychic from Ireland known for interpreting tea leaves and people, Gran encourages Shay to build upon her natural talents and hold her own group reading . . . At first, the evening goes off without a hitch—until a customer goes from chatty to dead in a flash, poisoned after sipping a toxic substance recently grown in the greenhouse. Worse, Shay&’s assistant is suspected of intentionally serving the lethal brew. Now, aided only by Liam and her dog Spirit, Shay must exonerate her employee and save the future of Crystals & CuriosiTeas. But when clues start lining up like leaves in a teacup, she&’ll need to understand the signs right in front of her to catch the manipulative murderer before it&’s too late . . .
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard: A Cajun Country Mystery (A Cajun Country Mystery #6)
by Ellen ByronMaggie Crozat has the Halloween heebie-jeebies in USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author Ellen Byron's howlingly funny sixth Cajun Country mystery.Maggie Crozat, proprietor of a historic Cajun Country B&B, prefers to let the good times roll. But hard times rock her hostelry when a new cell phone app makes it easy for locals to rent their spare rooms to tourists. With October--and Halloween--approaching, she conjures up a witch-crafty marketing scheme to draw visitors to Pelican, Louisiana. Five local plantation B&Bs host "Pelican's Spooky Past" packages, featuring regional crafts, unique menus, and a pet costume parade. Topping it off, the derelict Dupois cemetery is the suitably sepulchral setting for the spine-chilling play Resurrection of a Spirit. But all the witchcraft has inevitably conjured something: her B&B guests are being terrified out of town by sightings of the legendary rougarou, a cross between a werewolf and vampire.When, in the Dupois cemetery, someone costumed as a rougarou stumbles onstage during the play--and promptly gives up the ghost, the rougarou mask having been poisoned with strychnine, Maggie is on the case. But as more murders stack up, Maggie fears that Pelican's spooky past has nothing on its bloodcurdling present.
Murder in the Med
by Peter MayleFrom the New York Times–bestselling author of A Year in Provence, a delightful tale of foreign travel, fine dining—and international criminals . . . A wine connoisseur and globetrotter with a background in law, Sam Levitt is enjoying the good life, as usual, accompanied by the lovely Elena Morales. But now a billionaire friend has found himself on the wrong side of a Russian tycoon, and Sam—who&’s saved his friend&’s neck before—to negotiate with a Mafioso on his behalf. But as Sam&’s sleuthing draws him closer to the truth, he realizes his friend might not be the only one in trouble, in this short story that spans from Corsica to Marseille and sparkles like a vintage champagne.Praise for the Sam Levitt Capers &“Wine and food aficionados will find much to savor.&” —USA Today &“Totally fun.&” —Booklist (starred review) &“A smooth ride you&’ll enjoy from beginning to end.&” —The Washington PostPreviously published as The Corsican Caper
Murder in the Mix: An addictive cosy mystery with a dash of sugar and a dollop of death (The Shilpa Solanki Mysteries)
by Marissa De LunaA baker&’s New Year&’s Eve catering gig on a private island winds up being a countdown to murder . . . Devon&’s queen of desserts, Shilpa Solanki, has a chance to spend New Year&’s on a rich man&’s private island. All she has to do is teach a cooking class and bake an exquisite cake befitting the birthday of a spoiled young heiress. When the birthday girl suddenly collapses like an overdone soufflé, signs point to murder. With family secrets, a looming inheritance, and potential suspects scattered across the island, Shilpa&’s got her sleuthing work cut out for her. But will she find the killer, have her cake, and be able to eat it, too?
Murder in the Tea Leaves (A Tea Shop Mystery #27)
by Laura ChildsIt&’s Lights, Action, Murder as tea maven Theodosia Browning scrambles for clues in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.When Theodosia Browning reads the tea leaves on the set of the movie, Dark Fortunes, things go from spooky to worse. Lights are dimmed, the camera rolls, and red hot sparks fly as the film&’s director is murdered in a tricky electrical accident.Or was it an accident? Though the cast and crew are stunned beyond belief, nobody admits to seeing a thing. And when Theodosia&’s friend, Delaine, becomes the prime suspect, Theodosia begins her own shadow investigation. But who among this Hollywood cast and crew had murder on their mind? The screenwriter is a self-centered pot head, the leading actress is trying to wiggle out of her contract, the brand new director seems indifferent, and nobody trusts the slippery-when-dry Hollywood agent.Between hosting a Breakfast at Tiffany&’s Tea, a Poetry Tea, and trying to launch her own chocolate line, Theodosia doggedly hunts down clues and explores the seemingly haunted Brittlebank Manor where the murder took place. And just when she&’s ready to pounce, a Charleston Film Board member is also murdered, throwing everything into total disarray. But this clever killer will go to any lengths to hide his misdeeds as Theodosia soon finds out when she and her tea sommelier, Drayton, get caught up in a dangerous stakeout.INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS!
Murder is a Piece of Cake: A Delicious Culinary Cozy with an Exciting Twist (A Baker Street Mystery #2)
by Valerie BurnsPerfect for readers craving the cozies of Joanne Fluke and Ellery Adams, the acclaimed Agatha award-nominated author returns to her charming small-town culinary cozy series featuring a social media expert turned bakery owner and sleuth.&“Snappy dialogue, a well-drawn supporting cast and an irresistible canine companion all add delicious flavor. Gulp this book down or savor it, but consuming it will guarantee a sustained sugar high.&” —New York Times Book Review on Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder With small town New Bison&’s Spring Festival just around the corner, the pressure is on Maddy to continue her late great-aunt Octavia&’s legacy. That means scoring the top prize and transforming Baby Cakes into Southwest Michigan&’s must-visit bakery, even though her inexperience in the kitchen brings nightmares of humiliating tagged photos and scathing reviews. There&’s another reason for lost beauty sleep. A second bakery is opening in town under the ownership of CJ Davenport, a shrewd investor with a reputation for sabotaging anyone who gets in his way. And savvy, flashy Maddy tops his list. It&’s a sticky spot to be in—more so when Davenport turns up dead with a Baby Cakes&’s knife stuck in his back. Maddy&’s whole life just went from #thriving to barely surviving. Now, supported by the crafty Baker Street Irregulars and her new boyfriend, she must find the courage to face off against a killer who could very well get her name trending for the first and last time . . . Praise for Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder &“Snappy dialogue, a well-drawn supporting cast and an irresistible canine companion all add delicious flavor. Gulp this book down or savor it, but consuming it will guarantee a sustained sugar high.&” —New York Times Book Review
Murder on the Menu (The Shilpa Solanki Mysteries)
by Marissa De LunaIt&’s an unhappy birthday when murder crashes the party—but luckily, a sleuthing baker is in the mix . . . Shilpa Solanki has settled into life in Otter&’s Reach, and her cakes are selling like . . . well, hotcakes. When tycoon Roy Arden turns eighty, Shilpa caters the event—but the party&’s over when it turns out it was Roy&’s last birthday. Roy&’s daughter, Caroline, asks Shilpa to investigate, and delving into the Arden family dysfunction provides a surfeit of suspects: the much-younger second wife; the gardener-turned-son-in-law Roy never approved of; the brother he had a strained relationship with. Then Caroline turns up dead, too, and Shilpa has to burn the candle at both ends to find the culprit in this cozy culinary mystery by the author of A Slice of Murder.
Murder with Cherry Tarts (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #4)
by Karen Rose SmithIn Pennsylvania’s Amish country, Daisy Swanson has a tea shop to run, a daughter to marry off—and a murder to solve . . . Daisy’s worried one of her employees at Daisy’s Tea Garden may be in a spot of trouble. Lately Karina’s been loading up on soup and second-day baked goods at the end of her shift—and while the shop’s scrumptious treats may be hard to resist, Daisy suspects there’s more going on, especially since Karina has been seen hanging out in a rundown part of Willow Creek. Planning her own daughter’s wedding is enough to keep her busy, but Daisy can’t help feeling a protective maternal instinct—and an instinct to investigate. It turns out Karina has been helping a down-on-his luck single dad who’s been making ends meet—barely—by selling antiques at a place called Pirated Treasures. But when an employee at the antiques store is bludgeoned to death with a marble rolling pin, Karina’s new friend is suspect number one. Though the motives are muddy and steeped in intrigue, Daisy is more than determined to flush the real killer out.
Murder with Chocolate Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #10)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy 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 . . .&” Daisy has a lot to celebrate this summer. She&’s supervising a special tea event to help commemorate the 100-year-anniversary of her town&’s historic covered bridge. But the main event is her upcoming wedding to her beloved fiancé Jonas. Somehow Willow Creek&’s busiest brewer of specialty teas and amateur sleuth still finds time to be a guest on local journalist Trevor Lundquist&’s crime podcast to discuss the last murder she solved. After the podcast, Trevor receives an anonymous tip from a caller who claims a travel chest that&’s about to be auctioned holds a clue to a twenty-year-old unsolved murder. Is it a hoax or a genuine lead? When a body turns up in Willow Creek, Trevor suspects a connection between this current homicide and the cold case. Has the murderer killed again to cover their tracks? Now Daisy has another mystery steeping and Trevor may just have his next podcast . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce (A Mahalia Watkins Mystery #3)
by A. L. HerbertMahalia’s Sweet Tea boasts the most flavorful soul food in all of Prince George’s County, Maryland. But as events at the beauty industry’s leading trade show turn ugly, owner Halia Watkins needs to bite into an unsavory new item on the menu—murder! When the chicest hair convention of the year gets cooking in town, so does business at Mahalia’s Sweet Tea. Halia can barely handle the influx of customers looking to satisfy their appetites after spending the day surrounded by outrageous runway styles. As buzz builds around beauty mogul and pop culture icon Monique Dupree, collard greens start moving out of the kitchen faster than models strutting down the catwalk . . . But the glitz fades the moment Monique is found shot to death. Turns out, the glamorous entrepreneur’s vanity empire was stained by bitter rivalries, explosive affairs, and backstabbers scheming for fame and fortune. With more suspects than ingredients listed on a bottle of deep conditioner, Halia and her cousin Wavonne rush to discover who pulled the trigger—before the conniving culprit dishes another deadly surprise . . .
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #3)
by Karen Rose SmithDaisy’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania’s Amish country is known for its elegant finger foods—but now owner Daisy Swanson has to finger a killer . . . Restaurant critic Derek Schumaker, notorious for his bitter reviews, is about to visit Daisy’s Tea Garden, and Daisy and Aunt Iris are simmering with anxiety. A bad word from the culinary curmudgeon could really hurt their business, but Daisy tries to stay confident. After all, how can he resist her cucumber sandwiches with pimento spread—not to mention the cheesy cauliflower soup and strawberry walnut salad? Schumaker takes a to-go order when the afternoon tea service is done, which Daisy hopes is a good sign. But when he perishes from a seizure, it looks like his food was dosed with something deadly. Considering a threat that recently appeared on his blog—and whispers of scandal in his past—Daisy has quite an assortment of suspects to sift through . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder with Earl Grey Tea (A Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #9)
by Karen Rose SmithKaren Rose Smith returns with another serving of her irresistible Daisy&’s Tea Garden Mysteries set in Pennsylvania&’s Amish country. Even though spring in Lancaster County is still a bit far off, Daisy Swanson has much to look forward to: setting a date with her fiancé Jonas, a whimsical Alice in Wonderland tea event, and an anniversary celebration for her parents at a farm-to-table restaurant in Willow Creek. But a grim discovery turns her thoughts to the troubled present. Meeting up for a hike with her friend, Daisy and her fiancé&’s dog Felix find the woman dead on a trail, a victim of an apparent hit and run. The tire tracks clearly indicate this was no accident, and now Daisy must follow a twisted trail of clues to uncover what drove someone to murder . . . Includes delicious recipes!
Murder, My Darling (The Darling Deli #33)
by Patti BenningWhen one door closes... Another opens. You'll be brought to tears with this final book in the wildly popular Darling Deli series. Finally, Moira Darling's life seems to be going according to plan. Her daughter has moved back to town, business is booming at the deli, and she and her husband are looking forward to a bright future together as entrepreneurs. All of that comes crashing down around them, however, when someone near and dear to their hearts is attacked out of the blue. In the aftermath that follows, both Darling women struggle to uncover the truth behind what happened, and try desperately to come to terms with the new courses that both of their lives will take moving forward. This poignant last installment in the beloved Darling Deli series will surprise you with its ending and uplift you with a new beginning.
Murphy's Slaw (An Alaskan Diner Mystery #3)
by Elizabeth LoganWhen a local prize-winning farmer is murdered at the state fair, Charlie Cook gets called in to help investigate, but she&’s shocked to learn the victim is a friend in this latest installment in the Alaskan Diner Mysteries. Charlie Cooke loves many things, like the Bear Claw Diner, the heated steering wheel of her car, and her orange tabby cat Eggs Benedict. Something she has never loved is the state fair. So when her best friend Annie Jensen begs her for a fair day, she&’s reluctant. But Annie isn&’t the only one who wants her to spend a day among farm animals and deep fried food. A vendor has been murdered, and Trooper Graham needs his favorite part-time sleuth to dig up the truth, and Charlie is happy to oblige. The case grows personal when Charlie learns the victim is Kelly Carson, whom she and Annie were friends with in high school. If Charlie wants to find justice for Kelly, she and Annie will have to work together to weed out the killer.
Muscle for Life Fitness Journal: A 12-Month Program for Transforming Your Body and Health at Any Age (Muscle for Life)
by Michael MatthewsThe companion journal to Mike Matthews&’s acclaimed fitness bible Muscle for Life—&“a must-read for anyone at any age who wants to lose fat, build muscle, and get strong…for life&” (Mark Divine, New York Times bestselling author). In the &“meticulously researched, clearly written, and utterly practical&” (Strauss Zelnick, author of Becoming Ageless) Muscle for Life, fitness guru Mike Matthews presented the tools and science to achieve and maintain your best possible body. Muscle for Life was published as the definitive fitness guide for men and women over forty who want to build muscle, lose fat, and get healthy without having to follow fad diets or tedious workout routines. Now in the accessible and guided companion fitness journal, Mike distills the finer points of Muscle for Life into an easily digestible guided journal to help you maximize your workouts, track your progress, and make greater gains. This guided journal includes: - A full year&’s worth of beginner, intermediate, and advanced Muscle for Life strength training workouts, plus instructions for each exercise - Tips for maximizing the impact of each workout - Tools to track improvements in your performance and body composition - Weekly meal plans and space to meal prep - Detailed recordkeeping for sets, reps, and personal records And more! This fitness journal takes you by the hand and makes working out simple so you can stop puzzling over workout splits, exercise regimens, rep ranges, and the rest of it. Instead, with this journal, Matthews will coach you week by week through the entire program and show you how to get fitter, leaner, stronger faster than you ever thought possible. Whether you want to lower your cholesterol levels, reduce your risk of heart disease, eliminate aches and pains, or have the best body of your life, Mike&’s advice offers actionable takeaways for everyone and every body.
Muscle for Life: Get Lean, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age! (Muscle for Life)
by Michael MatthewsA &“must-read&” (Mark Divine, New York Times bestselling author) fitness book for men and women over forty from bestselling author and trainer Michael Matthews.Is this a workout book that can make you look and feel like you&’re twenty again in thirty days flat? Is it a fitness book full of diet and exercise &“hacks&” and &“shortcuts&” for gaining lean muscle and melting belly fat faster than a sneeze in a cyclone? Absolutely not. But is it an exercise and nutrition book that&’ll guide you on how to eat and exercise to lose pounds of fat and gain eye-catching amounts of muscle definition and strength? YES. Muscle building and fat loss after forty aren&’t nearly as complicated as you&’ve been led to believe, and Muscle for Life is the go-to, comprehensive guide for anyone looking to permanently achieve and maintain their best body. Backed by over three hundred peer-reviewed scientific studies that support the Muscle for Life system of eating and exercising, this book offers a realistic and accessible starting point. You can get a fit, lean, and strong body no matter your age or circumstances, and you can do it without following a bland diet and without living in the gym doing exhausting workouts you hate. Just pick up this comprehensive guide from &“one of the most informed, intelligent and experienced fitness gurus on the face of the planet&” (Ben Greenfield, New York Times bestselling author) and discover how you can finally be at your best for life.