Bøger af Ceecee James

Georgie joins the party!The Cabin Conspiracy.Georgie invites Stella to come stay at her aunt's bee farm for the week. It's a vacation, right?All is fun and games until the local gardener is murdered and Aunt Penelope is taken to jail as the suspect. No one can believe sweet Penelope has been arrested, especially Stella. But Georgie confesses her aunt has a strange past.A past that's apparently revisited the small bee farm. And Stella and Georgie can't boot him out! No graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Other books in the series: Mind Your ManorsA Dead MarketHome Strange HomeDuplex Double TroubleMid-Century Modern MurderWith Killer ViewsThe Last ResortBeach Front HuntSelling SabotageFinal Walk ThroughThe Escrow EscapeMoving Day Maliceand its linked series, staring with Cherry Pie or Die, the Bakerstreet cozy mysteries.

Catnip and cadavers in the care home. Cat blogger extraordinaire Emily Lickenson falls into a mystery when the head cook at the local care home unexpectedly dies.As curious as a cat, Emily can't resist investigating exactly what happened. She recruits her snoopy Aunt Mattie (who herself is half-convinced she used to be a spy) to hunt for clues in the midst of more red herrings than at a fish market..The clever duo soon discover evidence of murder and a gaggle of suspects, a ditzy sous chef, grumpy cleaner who wanted the less than friendly chef sliced and diced. Of course, Shakespeare, the cat is along for the ride, both sweet and sassy, and with nine lives!In this quirky whodunnit you'll find twists and turns, red herrings served with a slice of puzzle pie, and surprises that'll have you turning the pages to find the killer before they find Emily. Perfect for those who love cozy animal mysteries with a pinch of humor, lots of clues, and a fun small town feel.

The only thing worse than living in a haunted house is somebody trying to make you the next ghost.When Elise takes a position at spooky old Montgomery Manor as companion to her friend Lavina's great aunt, she's expecting an easy job for the holidays. What she doesn't expect are dead bodies, ghosts and a murderer who's picked her as the next target. Delving into the secrets and tragedies of the past, her only clue is a doll's house from which pieces keep mysteriously disappearing. But what is the connection between the doll's house and the real one? Is Montgomery Manor really haunted, or is there something even more sinister afoot? Elise will have to use all her all her ingenuity to answer the questions-and fast, or she just might find she's the house's newest ghost.

Mystery with characters I could be friends with!"Perfect for fans of heartwarming mysteriesStella O'Neil can hardly believe her luck...her favorite romance writer is moving to town and wants Stella to be her agent! Stella's fantasy of becoming bff's and getting to read advance copies is cut brutally short when Madeline is murdered before she can even move in to her new home. Suspects abound in this all new edition to the Flamingo Realty series.The police focus on Madeline's stalker, who is the author's #1 fan, Stella isn't so sure. Then she covers some clues that send her down a different path... is it the truth or a trap? No graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Other books in the series: Mind Your ManorsA Dead MarketHome Strange HomeDuplex Double TroubleMid-Century Modern MurderWith Killer ViewsThe Last ResortBeach Front HuntSelling SabotageFinal Walk ThroughThe Escrow Escapeand its linked series, staring with Cherry Pie or Die, the Bakerstreet cozy mysteries.

Maisie Swenson was thrilled to host the premiere party for the hottest new movie release in Hollywood at the five-star Oceanside Hotel, but she had no idea how difficult Hollywood types could be. Dramatic and demanding, she could handle but... murder? She needs to charge more for these events. Everyone assumed it was an accident when the stunt went wrong, until they saw the body wasn't the stuntman. Now everyone is a suspect - the stuntman who despised the victim, ex-lovers, actors--the list goes on and on.None of this is Maisie's business until her friend Kristi Bentley, the police officer in charge of security that night, gets suspended for not providing adequate protection. As the circumstantial evidence grows against Kristi, Maisie can't help getting involved to clear her best friend. The more she digs, the more dirt she finds. Did anyone NOT want this person dead?

A secret book club. A celebrity murder. And a boss that hates books... When Laura Lee and her club stumble on the dead body of Mrs. Fitzwater's nephew, (famous photographer to the stars, Andy) snooping takes on a whole new meaning. Especially when one of the house staff-and member of the book club-swears they saw the nephew later that night... very much alive. From whispers of espionage to the motive of a spurned lover, the book club collective isn't sure which way is up. Even worse, time is running out as the killer makes them the next target. Someone doesn't want to be found out and is willing to do anything to keep their secret.

Stella's newest client, Charlie Booker, wants to sell his half of a duplex but before he can sign the listing papers, he's murdered. Even stranger, there are only one set of footprints leaving the house, with none showing up as entering the home.The police mark it as a robbery gone wrong and target a local group of petty thieves.Stella can't shake the feeling that it's someone much closer. There's his neighbor, the owner of the other half of the property, and a girlfriend who was overheard threatening the poor victim. The girlfriend is overly polite and friendly while being really passive aggressive about keeping her out of the house. Stella doesn't have any evidence to give the police- she can't have anyone arrested on bad vibes. So, Stella does some sleuthing and the more she digs around, the more convinced she is that there's something hidden in that house. What could be in there that's worth committing murder for?Meanwhile, Stella finds out more about her past... and her mother. The secrets are starting to unfold and Stella is holding all the men in her life accountable. She's just as determined to know the whole truth as they are determined to keep her from finding out.

After a traumatic life event, Georgie Tanner returns to her hometown to start her life over... at 31 years old. Add sporadic memory loss to the mix and Georgie is a certified hot mess. Luckily, Aunt Cecelia is there with a job for Georgie. She might not feel able to take on the world, but she's think she's up for taking tourists through Gainesville, Pennsylvania's historic downtown. The place is as American as apple pie, steeped in rich Revolutionary history, Amish settlements, ghost stories, and colonial manors. Georgie knew it was a safe place to go to piece back her memories.After all, what could go wrong in a sleepy town like this?Until she leads a group of tourists through the Three Maidens' Manor, a battle site converted into a museum. When the power goes out during the tour, Georgie thinks it's a crazy fluke. But when it returns, she has six panicked guests, and a dead man in her midst. Who would want to kill him? And more importantly, which one of them was the murderer?

Jim can't count the times his mother accused him of being just like his father -- the last man on Earth he'd want to emulate. He spent his childhood shielding his brothers from his abusive, alcoholic Dad. Now Jim's met the girl of his dreams, and his life's turned into a nightmare. He's discovered to his horror that his will isn't enough to stop him from following his father's tortuous path. He needs to prove his mother is wrong, but how can he change? And can he change in time? Lost No More is Book 2 of the Ghost No More Series

When Maisie Swenson stumbles onto the site of an ancient church steeped in pirate folklore, she's thrilled to explore it. She never expects to find a young woman lying in the churches yard clutching flowers like a real live Snow White. And just like the cartoon Snow White, this woman cannot be awakened.As Maisie tries to puzzle through that situation, one of her guests is found in a coma, too. Only this one is mysteriously clutching a necklace. Can she ever sort through all the crazy clues to find where the pirate and ghost stories end and a real life killer begins? Or are the folklore tales true after all?

Stella's routine is getting back to normal after her mother's trip to Poland. But even the simplest things can lead to unexpected adventures. While researching a tax issue for a client at the courthouse, Stella picks up an abandoned book. A handwritten note falls out with an odd message: Where she goes there are no shoes...When she mentions the note to her Oscar, her grandpa, the retired FBI agent tells her about the missing persons case he couldn't solve a decade ago and shows her an old newspaper clipping. The photo shows the phrase spray painted on a wall, with red paint. Before long, Stella is wrapped up in the strangest mystery she's faced yet.Perfect for fans of heartwarming mysteries-Check out the entire series! Looking for more? How about 7 other series for more adventure.

Chelsea is already in over her head before the dead body turns up...When Chelsea Lawson's best friend Tilly asks her to stay at her place to watch her six-year-old daughter and pets, Chelsea doesn't hesitate. Turns out she agreed to manage a micro-farm and "a few pets" included a cow and two goats as well as a little girl too smart for her own good.When the local community tries to run her out of town, Chelsea realizes something big and rotten hides under the surface of the idyllic small town. The mayor makes it clear she's not wanted and the townspeople give her the cold shoulder, but that only makes Chelsea more determined to uncover their secrets.No one expected the repercussions those secrets would have, or that murder would be the result. Now life, the animals, and the farm, hangs in the balance. Can Chelsea figure out who did the deed before she-and her new home-are the next victims? Find out more in the first book of this cozy murder mystery series, the Chelsea Lawson Cozy Mysteries!

Elise Pepper just started a new job at the Dream Wedding Boutique and she thinks her life might finally be getting back on track. So what if her boss is more highly-strung than the customers? Every job has its drawbacks and Elise is a people person. It's going to be a piece of cake. Or so she thinks. When a bride demands a circus-themed wedding to honor her sick father, the new job get a little crazy. Clowns for bridesmaids? A sword-swallower as celebrant? Whatever the bride wants, right? Until a dead man ends up in the wedding cake, Elise thinks she has it all together. Before you can say, "Toss the bouquet," Elise finds herself in the middle of yet another murder investigation. Can our intrepid heroine track down the murderer before another body shows up?

Join Emily Lickenson, the cat food blogger with a knack for finding trouble, in her latest cozy mystery adventure. Emily had hoped to settle back into her peaceful routine after helping to solve the last crime spree, but fate had other plans. When she stumbles upon a murder victim in the alley behind her apartment building, she knows she can't ignore her instincts.However, Emily soon discovers the police aren't interested in solving the crime, and no one is willing to talk. Does this unsettling silence have something to do with the victim? Who was he? And why is everyone being so secretive?With the help of her trusty sidekick, Shakespeare, and Aunt Mattie, who's dealing with the fun challenges of an adorable new foster pet, Emily dives headfirst into the investigation. Can she uncover the truth behind the murder, or will the crime remain unsolved? This delightfully gripping whodunit will keep you guessing until the very end, making it a must-read for all cozy mystery lovers.

Donna shows up again! And this time it's less than picture-purrfect. Donna's claim to fame was photographing rich cats. Well, at least cats of rich owners! She knew sneaking onto wealthy estates to snap photos of their cats in the window was a little risky but it could pay off in a big way.Turns out, too big. When she snaps a photo of someone who doesn't want to be seen, the game turns deadly. Emily thinks she has her sights on the bad guy but before she can prove her case, a series of threats throws her off track. Can Emily track down the incriminating photograph before anyone else gets hurt? Of course, Shakespeare, the cat is along for the ride, both sweet and sassy, and with nine lives!In this quirky whodunnit you'll find twists and turns, red herrings served with a slice of puzzle pie, and surprises that'll have you turning the pages to find the killer before they find Emily. Perfect for those who love cozy animal mysteries with a pinch of humor, lots of clues, and a fun small town feel.

A mysterious mansion, a suspicious death, and a cat too smart for its own good...When Laura Lee took the summer job as a housekeeper at the old Thornberry Estate, she knew it was a creepy place, but she had no idea how creepy. Mrs. Fitzwater warned her to keep her mind on her work and her nose in her own business, but one thing after another leads her astray, between the mansion giving up its puzzles as she goes about her work, fun secrets to share with the clever ladies in her book club who are always up for a mystery, and a cat that seems to know more than she does. The death of a chauffeur just outside the estate gates changes everything and suddenly creepy turns to deadly as Laura Lee finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. When the police seem unable to solve the crime, can Laura Lee and her intrepid club find the killer before the killer finds Laura Lee?

Chelsea's family life is pretty complicated. For starters, the family photo that she's been carrying for her whole life has been a mystery in itself! Before she can dig into her past, the present has taken a shocking turn... Chelsea finds a dead body in the pond and sitting on the shore is a bucket of flowers. The more she learns about the dead man, the more she realizes he's tied up in the knotted web of her own past. As the clues start to surface, Chelsea wonders if she's better off leaving this one to the police.Then the flowers begin to arrive and she realizes she can't stop now or someone close to her will pay the ultimate consequence.

When Maisie Swenson takes over as manager at Florida's elite Oceanside hotel, she's thrilled to move on site with her Momma and their basset hound, Bingo. She expected by the job description to cater to the crazy whims of some of the richest people in America. What was never on her job resume was dealing with the murder of business mogul Norman Olsen. He's a huge figure in the gaming video business, but now it looks like he had some dangerous enemies - including his own wife and son.When the murderer targets the hotel again. Maisie thought the worst of her worries was getting fired. But, as she uncovers clues, the murderer focuses on Maisie. Suddenly, it's personal.

Elise Pepper has landed her dream job at the Capture the Magic book store. Peace and quiet and thousands of books to herself - including a $2m first edition of Alice in Wonderland. What more could she ask for? It can't last of course. Her blissful solitude is rudely interrupted when someone turns the second floor of the building into a Down the Rabbit Hole-themed escape room. But the noise is the least of her worries - what's worse is the dead bank executive upstairs and the missing first edition. Now Elise is suspected of both theft and murder, even as the killer taunts her with Alice in Wonderland clues. Can she find out who did it before she takes the fall for the crime?

When Maisie takes a day off from the hotel business to visit a popular amusement park, the last thing she wants is to trip over a dead body in the Maze of Mirrors. The only witness to the murder is a park employee dressed in a princess costume. 

 Things take a turn as Maisie watches the princess run off and nobody seems to know who she is. And the Federal Marshal who was first on the scene has disappeared, too. 

 As Maisie follows the twists and turns of this not-so-funhouse, she hits one dead end after another-until she discovers that the person she should have been chasing has really been chasing her all along.


our guide Georgie Tanner has always encouraged her clients to enjoy the realism of an American Revolutionary War reenactment - but today things got a little too real. When one of the actors doesn't get back up after the battle, the crowd is horrified to find out he's really been shot. Patrick Armstrong, local high school teacher, is dead. Georgie's old high school friend, Terry Brooks, is arrested for the murder. A man with a young wife and a baby, he seems the least unlikely suspect. But, with hundreds of people as witnesses, there's no denying he was the one who pulled the trigger. He begs Georgie for help, and she's determined to do her best. After all, he'd never do something like that, would he? Her sleuthing skills slowly uncover other possible suspects, but, try as she might, she can't shake the sight of the smoking gun gripped in Terry's hand. And then she uncovers something that terrifies her. Suddenly, Georgie is afraid that what she might have just sealed the case against her old friend.

The only thing worse than a ship overrun with Elvis impersonators is having to find the missing one.When Elise Pepper decides to take a long overdue vacation, she discovers that her Caribbean cruise isn't going to be quite the relaxing trip she'd hoped for.Instead of enjoying a quiet getaway, she finds herself in the middle of a theme party. Who knew there were so many Elvises and Marilyn Monroes in the world?But when an Elvis goes missing and it turns out he was a wealthy philanthropist, Elise is dragged into the mystery as the last person to see him. As she tries to convince everybody of what she saw, her frustration turns to fear when she realizes that she's trapped on board with a killer who will stop at nothing to silence her.

Elise Pepper has had dates ruined by cold-hearted men before, but she's never had one quite this cold. Cold, as in dead. Instead of an evening of flirting and ice skating, Elise discovers the dead body of Mr. Hamilton, a mortgage broker with a reputation for shady deals...also known as the Ice-man. Apparently, the murderer had a sense of humor. Or irony. When Elise's co-worker Sue turns out to be related to the dead man, Elise knows she has to help find the murderer. Between a freak power outage will and a seemingly endless list of people who had good reason to want him dead, Elise has more leads than she can follow. Even the King and Queen of the high school Winter Ball are under suspicion! With the killer hiding in plain sight, Elise can't narrow down the suspects... this may be her first case where the killer gets away.