You could probably say that Piper O'Donnell was a spoiled
trophy wife without much of a brain in her head, and the
folks at the Woodlawn Golf and Country Club would agree
heartily -- well, at least the women would. But Piper truly
was trying to fit into the stuffy Read more...
You've heard of television spin-offs, well now there is a
cozy mystery spin-off.
Ann Purser, who is the author of the popular English-
based "Lois Meade Mysteries" series, has created a new
series featuring the beloved cantankerous character of Ivy
Beasley.
With PATH OF THE WICKED, the second book in her Hope Street
Church Mysteries, author Jennifer Stanley takes her readers
on a visit to the good parishioners of the Hope Street
Church, mainly folks who attend the Sunrise Bible Study
Group.
A.J. Alexander just wants to have a nice Easter Sunday with
her mother, but when she stumbles across a man lying
facedown in her mother's garden, an Easter basket at his
side, A.J. knows this isn't going to be your typical Easter
egg hunt! And when Read more...
Wedding bells are chiming for Nikki Sands and her beloved
Derek Malveaux, and as with any wedding, time is growing
short and there is much to do. In addition to helping Derek
run their Malveaux Estate winery in Napa, California, Nikki
must deal with a bevy of Derek's old Read more...
Life in a small town can be slow and lazy, but it can also
be a hotbed of gossip! Especially when the fiancé of the
town's favorite son is found in bed with her boyfriend's
best friend, and the best friend is dead!
Claudia Connors comes home after a wild trip to Vegas with
a head full of flaming red hair. This really doesn't
surprise her buddies, the Bunco Babes. But when she reveals
that she has gotten married and introduces them to her new
husband, the tanned, handsome actor Lance Ledeaux Read more...
With thirty one novels to his credit, including the
popular "Circle" series (BLACK, RED, WHITE, and GREEN),
fans of Austin-based author Ted Dekker look forward to a
new release from him with anxious anticipation.
Anxious, because they know they are going to get a fast-
paced, exciting story that Read more...
Vampires, witches, ghosts, and other things that go bump in
the night are the focus of a new anthology of short stories
from 20 of the best and brightest mystery writers in
America.
Edited by Charlaine Harris, author of the popular "Sookie
Stackhouse" vampire series, CRIMES BY MOONLIGHT Read more...
The bright lights and glamour of Nashville can be a heady
experience, and this hold especially true for Cindy
Blaskowitz, an aspiring singer/songwriter from Cabot Cove,
Maine. The young girl has been sent to Music City through a
scholarship program by the good people of Cabot Cove to
explore Read more...
When life handed Ansley Waller a bucketful of lemons, she
didn't stop to look at the sourness of the situation, she
just squeezed them, added some sugar, flour, eggs and made
cupcakes.
That's how Ansley handles her problems -- if things aren't
going well, she bakes Read more...
Despite some pretty dire conditions in her life, ten-year
old Isabella Marlene is a happy girl. Full of life and
sassy as they come, the future looks pretty bright for this
little girl -- that is, unless circumstances beyond her
control get in the way.
Small towns all have their secrets -- the ones that the old-
timers hold near and dear to their hearts.
But when dashingly handsome author Colby Calhoun reveals an
awful secret about the founders of Sweet Briar, all heck
breaks loose and Colby disappears, leaving a wide trail of
blood and Read more...
Tracy Eaton and her husband Drew are as about as opposite
as two people can be. To get an idea, they call each other
Fun Girl and Rock Guy. Tracy was raised by movie star
parents and writes mystery novels, while Drew came from an
uptight and upstanding family and Read more...
I love a good Farmer's Market. There is just something
magical about wandering through the stands of fresh
veggies, gorgeous herbs and flowers, and at times, unique
artwork.
So I was thrilled to find FARM FRESH MURDER: A Farmer's
Market Mystery by Paige Shelton. The first Read more...
Brooklyn Wainwright was looking forward to her trip to
Edinburgh, Scotland to attend the annual Book Fair. As a
book restoration expert, the fair was a great chance to see
old friends and learn about the latest techniques in her
field as well as peruse a wide variety of old Read more...
Who doesn't love those "Bridezilla" shows that are so
popular these days? But what happens when the wedding
planner is the "zilla" in the room? Chances are the results
will be exciting!
When Skye Denison agreed to be the maid of honor at her
younger cousin Riley Read more...
When college librarian India Hayes is asked to be a
bridesmaid in her childhood friend Olivia's wedding, she
was hesitant to accept. After all, Olivia had been the
object of her brother Mark's unreciprocated adoration, and
India didn't want to bring up bad memories of the past Read more...
Who doesn't love a good cupcake? They are a little bundle
of yummy goodness that just brings joy to your mouth.
In Jenn McKinlay's debut novel, SPRINKLE WITH MURDER: A
Cupcake Bakery Mystery, cupcakes are the star of the show,
and their deliciousness can turn out to be Read more...
When Avery Baker's friend, bed and breakfast owner Kate
McGillicutty finally agrees to say "I Do" with her beau,
Waterfield police chief Wayne Rasmussen, Avery and her
boyfriend and partner Derek Ellis decide to renovate the
carriage house behind the B&B as a wedding present for
their friends Read more...
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