Bøger af Patti Benning

Sometimes the perfect chili...Can be way too hot.House flipper and amateur sleuth, Flora Abner, is excited to finally get started on her new flip house. The drywall is going in, and she still has plenty of time to take a shift or two at the hardware store. She's even looking forward to entering a batch of chili into the chili contest at the county fair. Proud of her slowly simmered and slightly spicy entry, Flora thinks that her odds of an award are pretty good...until the chili tasters are rushed to the hospital. What looks like mischief is investigated as murder when one contestant passes. Horrified, Flora goes to inspect the batches of chili and quickly discovers that the one with her name on it, isn't the one that she brought. Someone had murder on their mind and tried to frame Flora for the crime. Determined to get to the truth and salvage her reputation, Flora turns up the heat and will stop at nothing to prove her innocence. Can she do it before they throw the book...or cookbook at her?Find out in this tasty Cozy Mystery!

Make no bones about it...Sometimes house flipping can be murder.House flipper and amateur sleuth, Flora Abner, has just finalized the purchase of her dilapidated new house and is itching to get started on demo. Undaunted by the massive list of upgrades and repairs, she dives right in, and goes exploring while she catalogs and prioritizes her repair list. All is well until she discovers a skeleton in the attic. Her bold renovation plans go on hold while police conduct an investigation, and since she has free time on her hands, Flora puts all of her energies toward trying to crack the case. She's further incentivized to find the killer when she learns that the dead stranger is someone whom Grady's brother used to know. The more she digs, the more she finds things that leave her freaked out about her new house. Did she just purchase a place with a very, very dark past?Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!

Has your day ever gone to the dogs?Sometimes a good deed can definitely come back to bite you.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is finally able to enjoy some much-needed time off, after making her trusted employee, Darrin, the manager of Darling's DELIcious Delights. Now, she'll be able to spend more time with her lovable canine buddy Maverick, her hunky boyfriend, David, and her hard-working daughter, Candice. All is well, until she receives a tearful call from the husband of the woman who owned Keeva, the missing dog that she found in the woods behind her house. Keeva's owner has been murdered, and the husband doesn't want to keep the dog. Though she is sad for the woman who died, Moira jumps at the chance to get Keeva, a sweet Irish wolfhound, back and drives down to Kentucky to pick her up. A dog who falls ill, and an intruder who comes to call, make the small town of Maple Creek feel suddenly like a scary place to be. Will Moira get to the bottom of the mystery before it's too late?Find out in this deliciously action-packed Cozy Mystery!

Candy is dandy...But murder makes mayhem.Life is good for deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, as she moves into her new house and her daughter, Candice, prepares for the opening of her Candy Shop. Events suddenly turn sinister, however, when it seems that someone in town is trying to sabotage Candice's new business. Moira questions her relationship with handsome private investigator, David, and Candice is hit with heartache as well, in this latest action-packed installment of The Darling Deli Series.

Relationships are hard.Broken relationships can be devastating.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, ends up in hot water when her ex-husband comes to visit her daughter, Candice. Still reeling from a recent tragedy, the Moira is overwhelmed, and finds herself wondering what to do next. Life is moving forward faster than she can cope, and some serious decisions are considered in this latest, suspense-filled installment of the action-packed Darling Deli Cozy Mystery series.

Summer nights can be full of magic.They can also be fraught with murder.Tragedy strikes deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, and her handsome and clever boyfriend, David, in this suspense-filled tale. A horrific discovery at a Fourth of July party, and the ensuing investigation, spur a series of events that will change Moira's life forever. Will the killer be found?Will Moira be too late? Find out in this action-packed Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes you just need a break...And some breaks can be murder.Still reeling from recent events, deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is eager to get back into the normal swing of things after a disaster nearly shattered her family. Consumed with running Darling's DELIcious Delights, her rapidly expanding business, for the past couple of weeks, some time spent with her closest friends seems to be just what she needs. Humoring a friend who voices a concern that her house is haunted, Moira volunteers her husband's skills as a private investigator, and goes along for the ride when he stakes out the home. The last thing she expects is for the two of them to walk into the scene of a violent crime. There is another murderer loose in Maple Creek, and this time she fears that the suspect may be closer to home than ever before. Will they solve the crime before the killer strikes again?Find out in this deliciously spooky Cozy Mystery!

Everything is coming up roses...And murder.When deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, opens the deli on Mother's Day morning, she assumes that the roses she finds on the counter are from her daughter... until she finds a stranger's body slumped behind the counter. While Darling's DELIcious Delights is closed for the police investigation, Moira has nothing to do but ponder the mystery of the dead man and the flowers. When the police discover a strange connection between the victim and Moira, she is frightened and horrified beyond belief. Questions haunt her day and night. Who was the man in the deli, why had he been killed, and what did all of it mean? Will she be next?Find out the answers to all of that and more in this deliciously fast-paced Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes the best of intentions...Have dire consequences.With business thriving and her relationship with the private detective, David Morris, going better than ever, deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is on top of the world. Events take a sudden turn, however, when a fun date at the corn maze with David devolves into a nightmare. While struggling to recover from injuries incurred on her date, and unexpectedly finding herself responsible for yet another furry friend, Moira must dig deeper than ever before to find out who the murderer is, and this time the killer just might be the person that she least suspects.

Sometimes the answer to a mystery...Is way too close to home.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, discovers something rather disturbing in her basement while she's cleaning it out. Intrigued, she begins an investigation and enlists the help of her hunky boyfriend, David, to find out what could possibly have happened in the house before she bought it. When the strange trail of clues leads to the retirement home in Lake Marion, Moira realizes that it might not be too late for a decades-old crime to be solved. Meanwhile, her daughter Candice hires her first employee at the candy shop, and Moira's employees at the deli plan a surprise birthday party for her in this fast-paced Cozy Mystery!

Competition can be murder...Will a delicious recipe be the death of the deli?Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, has her hands full, preparing for the county fair - a big deal in her quaint small town. While her daughter, Candice, embarks upon her new adventure, opening her candy shop, Moira plans to enter a delicious Vegetarian Gumbo recipe from her best employee, Darrin, in the soup competition. The competition is going very well, with the gumbo taking a healthy lead, until the head judge dies under mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on Moira and the deli once again, and as she and her hunky boyfriend, David, investigate, the evidence points to a very surprising culprit.

A friend in need, is a friend indeed...And no one is going to get away with hurting one of Moira's friends.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is doing well in business and life, when tragedy shatters her world. The loss of a dear friend drives her to team up with her favorite Private Investigator again, to get to the bottom of a heartbreaking mystery. As the daring pair delves into the case, the clues seem to point way too close to home, leaving Moira to wonder just exactly whom she can trust in this action-packed tale of murder and deception. If you're in the mood for a delicious Cozy Mystery, pick up this delectable book today!

Sticky fingers...Can cause a real mess.Real estate rehabber and amateur sleuth, Flora Abner, is putting the finishing touches on the house that she's spent time, blood, sweat, and tears renovating. Thrilled that she can at last shop for fun and pretty things for the interior, she heads to an estate sale to find furniture and décor. Her enthusiasm crashes down around her when she discovers a body. A valuable item is missing from the sale, which could provide a motive for the murder, but a motive isn't worth much when there are no suspects. With her renovation wrapping up, Flora has the time and determination to solve the crime. Her plan is to track down the missing item, with the hope that it will lead her to the killer. Can she dig up the clues and crack the case? Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes a family visit...Can be murder.Amateur sleuth and house renovator, Flora Abner is excited to welcome her brother and sister when they come to visit. Things take a decidedly dark turn, however, when Flora's brother witnesses a murder. As unsettling as that might be, his situation gets even worse when the police arrive at the scene, only to find that the body is missing. Trusting that her brother actually saw what he said he saw, Flora, with a little help from her siblings, is determined to figure out the identities of both the killer and the victim. Can she crack the case and protect her brother? Find out in this warm-hearted Cozy Mystery!

In a town where nothing is as it seems...Being a tourist can be deadly.RV traveler and amateur sleuth, Tulia Blake, is excited to spend a week in Washington DC. She has plans to see the White House, visit world-famous museums, and otherwise enjoy being a tourist. What she didn't plan is her mother dropping by for an unexpected visit. Making the best of things, Tulia signs the two of them up for a tour and rearranges her schedule to spend time with her mother. When someone in their tour group dies, under very mysterious circumstances, Tulia has to juggle keeping her mother safe with trying to find a killer. Can she find the perp and shield her mom?Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes murder...Can really go overboard.RV traveler and amateur sleuth, Tulia Blake, and her boyfriend Samuel decide to spend the last week of their trip to Europe at a bed and breakfast on a misty Scottish loch. With boatloads of surprises and romance, the trip is shaping up to be completely perfect, until disaster strikes on a boat tour, when a member of their group is pushed overboard and drowns. There's something fishy in Scotland, and Tulia is determined to discover the truth. Can she crack the case and catch a killer before the suspects leave the country?Find out in this delightful wee tale of Cozy Mystery!

What would you do?When Autumn Roth gets a once-in-a-lifetime job offer from a local five-star restaurant, she finds herself torn between furthering her career, or staying at the job that she has grown to love. After a disastrous job interview, which ends with a dead body and a number of unanswered questions, Autumn soon realizes that she has much more urgent priorities.She becomes one of six suspects as the police begins to investigate the murder, and when the evidence begins to point toward her, Autumn decides to take matters into her own hands without realizing that she has made a grievous mistake.

It's been a beautiful summer, but for the past couple of weeks, Autumn Roth has been stuck indoors, working her fingers to the bone. Asheville Meadows might be one of the best nursing homes in the state, but recently it has had more than its fair share of issues. As more and more employees leave, Autumn and her friends try to pick up the slack, but when the nursing home is hit with a string of mysterious thefts, things begin to get out of hand.The discovery of a body on the grounds only makes things worse. As panic spreads, it seems certain that the nursing home will be shut down unless the culprit is found.

Murder is no picnic!Autumn Roth is finally getting comfortable with her new job and her new relationship. In fact, things have never been better between her and Nicholas Holt, the attractive and charming guy who runs the local nursing home. When he invites her to a family reunion, she sees it as the next step in their relationship and is both excited and nervous at the prospect of meeting his family.Things don't go exactly as planned when disaster strikes at the family reunion, leaving one person dead and a handful of murder suspects, who just happen to be related to the man with whom Autumn is falling in love. She finds herself getting drawn into the investigation despite her best efforts, and can only hope that their relationship survives the family secrets that she discovers.

Lilah Fallon is beyond excited at the prospect of opening her own cookie store, with the help of her neighbor, Margie. She already has her first major order, due the day before Thanksgiving, and is frantically searching for the perfect space in which to put her shop. Finding the perfect building for sale, she's ready to jump in feet first and put a payment down before someone else snatches it up, but when the owner is found dead, hours after she last saw him, her plans are derailed. Once again faced with a mysterious death, Lilah begins having second thoughts about opening her store. As Thanksgiving draws near and she struggles to finish the huge cookie order on time, she finds herself overwhelmed and on the verge of giving up, wondering if her dreams of owning a cookies store will be just another failed venture.

It's Christmastime, and Lilah Fallon is busier than ever. Not only is she getting ready for the holidays, but she's also on the verge of achieving her dream and opening her very own cookie shop. Pushing herself to the limit to reach her goals, Lilah also has to precariously balance juggling her ambitions with the simple necessity of making ends meet.A wrench is thrown into the works when a local man gets murdered and one of her friends is the prime suspect. Compounding her stress level is a visiting mother and a dash of romance, and Lilah finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of Christmas mystery and intrigue. Will she save the day, and prove her friend's innocence before it's too late?

Autumn Roth is still recovering from the craziest Christmas that she's ever had when she is hit with another loss; this time, the murder of someone close to her. She's determined to figure out who the killer is, but when the clues seem to point toward someone she believes is innocent, she knows that something is deeply wrong.With the help of her aunt, uncle, and friends at Asheville Meadows, she has to dig deep to find the killer before an innocent man takes the fall.

A NEW PARANORMAL COZY SERIES FROM BEST-SELLING COZY AUTHOR PATTI BENNING!!!Tess Quinn is a normal woman with a normal job in the rural town of Elk Hill, Wisconsin. Her life is turned upside down on her thirtieth birthday with the arrival of her estranged aunt, Loretta. When unusual occurrences begin happening it doesn't take Tess long to realize that she is the cause. Her family's unusual history has caught up with her at last; Tess discovers that she is part of a long line of witches.Magic isn't the only mysterious thing happening in the snowy streets of Elk Hill. When a man is found murdered late one night, the new witch feels driven to solve the crime using her newfound powers, despite warnings from her aunt. By the time Tess realizes that magic creates more problems than it solves, she's in a tight spot between a rock and a hard place. She'll need luck on her side to charm her way out of this one.

Call for delivery, this mystery will have you glued to your seat!Eleanora Ward is looking forward to a week in the sun with her grandmother, Ann Pacelli. This time, she is determined that her trip to Florida will be all about fun, not work. A monkey wrench is thrown into Ellie's careful plans, however, when her grandmother informs her that instead of flying back home, they'll be driving.Bone tired and ready for a good night's sleep after their first day of driving, Ellie pulls into the first motel they can find. It's small and falling apart, and her cell phone doesn't have any service, but both women are too tired to care, until Ellie stumbles across the scene of a violent murder.Far from home, Ellie and Nonna try to keep their heads down and get out of town without attracting attention, but as usual, Ellie find herself drawn right into the middle of the case.

Ever notice that the best dishes...Are made by one smart cookie?Deli owner, Moira Darling didn't get as far as she did by going with the flow. The smart and sassy amateur sleuth runs a successful shop and will do whatever it takes to protect it. Her world is turned upside-down, however, when a cross-town rival is found murdered. You'll find a delicious mix of personalities as a handsome and clever detective joins forces with Moira and her young daughter to get to the bottom of the mess in which the daring deli owner finds herself. Toss in a marvelous mix of helpful and not so helpful townsfolk, and you've got one fast-paced and entertaining Cozy Mystery, set on the shores of lovely Lake Michigan. Take a taste, you'll be back for more!

Lilah Fallon has been bouncing from job to job ever since she left a cushy position at her father's company. Recently fired from a voice-over job, she's still on the hunt for a perfect career, where she can use her talents and abilities and still have room to live and breathe. When she sees an ad in the paper about an opening at the local salon, she jumps on it, certain that she has found her path, but what seems at first like a dream job, soon turns into a nightmare, and things go from bad to worse when a client is found dead. There are several potential murder suspects in the small town of Vista, Alabama, and unfortunately Lilah finds herself included in that group. Eager to prove her innocence, she enlists the help of friends to try to find the killer before it's too late.

Murder is a dish best served cold...But a body in a deli spells real trouble.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is enjoying the annual Winter Festival in her quaint hometown of Maple Creek, Michigan, and is gearing up for a sweet Valentine's Day. Her holiday plans are derailed, however, when Moira discovers a body in her shop. While she's busy investigating a murder, and trying to run her busy deli, Moira is dismayed to learn that a new competitor has opened a shop in town. The competitor's wayward husband seems to take more than a professional interest in Moira, creating a decidedly frosty relationship between Moira and his wife. Will Moira be able to cut through the drama, while finding a killer?Or will more than her heart be broken on Valentine's Day? Find out in this fast-paced Cozy Mystery! Pick up your copy today!

Ever have an awkward date?Spring is a beautiful season in the small town of Asheville. Autumn Roth is looking forward to spending the morning in the park with her dog, but reality comes crashing down when a body is found along the riverbank.Faced with the death of a friend, Autumn struggles to figure out what happened. At first, she's not even certain that there was a crime, but when the police begin questioning the people she works with and one of her other friends starts acting strangely, she knows that something fishy is going on.

Here comes the bride...But someone died.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is leaving Darling's DELIcious Delights behind to attend her only daughter's wedding, in the mountains of Colorado. She has meticulously presided over every detail to ensure that Candice's special day will be nothing but perfection, from beginning to end. It seems that things, for once, might go according to plan, but then suddenly, someone crucial to the ceremony meets an untimely demise. With an extremely small pool of suspects, and certain knowledge that one of their close friends must have committed the murder, Moira and her family have to stay on guard around those near and dear to them as they try to solve the crime before tragedy strikes again. Will Moira trust the right people? Or will she be the next victim?Find out in this emotional roller coaster of a Cozy Mystery!

Lilah Fallon is continuing her search to find happiness, meaning, and most importantly, a job. When a friend mentions a seasonal position at a local farm, she jumps at the chance to try something different. Things start out well, but Lilah finds herself caught in the grip of terror when a man is murdered by someone in a mummy costume, merely a few feet from her. Consumed with guilt over having witnessed the atrocious act without doing anything to stop it, she embarks upon a quest to figure out who the killer might be, calling on friends both old and new for help. There sheer number of possible suspects is daunting, and Lilah finds herself feeling that she's been taken on a wild goose chase, until the stunning truth begins to reveal itself...but will she be too late?