Bøger af Patti Benning

Sometimes life just goes to the dogs...And sometimes the dogs go missing.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, has her hands full with running her business and becoming involved when several pets in the sleepy lakeside town of Maple Creek, Michigan, disappear. Life for the busy business owner becomes even more complicated when a retiring detective goes missing, and police cast suspicious glances at Moira's friend, David. As much as she tries to avoid becoming involved, Moira soon finds herself swept up into non-stop action and intrigue. Will she come to the rescue of both dogs and detectives? Find out in this fast-paced delectable Cozy Mystery!

Family and Fourth of July Fireworks are fun!But murder kind of puts a damper on things.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, and her family are planning a trip for the 4th of July holiday. With only a month until her daughter's wedding, spending time together is now more precious and poignant than ever. It's not easy for her to leave the bustling and growing Darling's DELIcious Delights in the hands of her employees, particularly during one of the busiest weeks of the year, but the promise of five days of fishing, fireworks, boating, and barbecuing, with the two most important people in her life, her daughter and husband, is more than compelling enough to lure Moira away. The trip is idyllic, allowing the busy deli owner the time and space to relax and enjoy her family...until the discovery of a young woman's terrifying homicide brings the family vacation to a shuddering halt. In a small town where anyone could be a suspect, Moira has to figure out how to keep her family safe from a killer who may be coming back for more. Can she get to the bottom of the crime? Or will the whole holiday go up in smoke?Find out in this deliciously action-packed Cozy Mystery!

People are not always what they seem...And some mysteries are worth unraveling.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, loves her business, and wholeheartedly supports her employees as they learn and grow. Some employees are more open than others. Some employees have secrets. Big secrets. In the midst of solving a murder in her quaint small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Moira begins to wonder about what's behind a strange set of circumstances surrounding one of her employees. Will she be able to both solve the murder, and discover the real truth about Dante's odd behavior? Find out in this action-packed Cozy Mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat!

Craving pizza? This Christmas mystery treat is sure to please!Eleanora Pacelli is thrilled to finally be the official owner of Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria. In an effort to make it feel more real, she decides to make some small changes to the pizzeria, and hires a contractor to install a pickup window in the back. With Christmas drawing near, Ellie's focus is split between construction plans and preparations for her favorite holiday. The giant pine tree in front of the Pacelli house is just begging to be decorated, and of course there are gifts to buy for all of the people who form her extended family in Kittiport.Ellie's holiday cheer comes to an abrupt halt when a terrible tragedy occurs during construction. All of her plans for the pizzeria expansion, as well as holiday festivities, get put on hold as she and Russell race to find the killer before someone else gets hurt, but the killer is closer than she ever imagined.

It's Valentine's Day in Alabama, and Lilah Fallon is busier than ever. Not only is she trying to plan for the holiday, but she's also on the verge of achieving her dream and opening her very own cookie shop. She has to push herself to the limits to reach her goals, juggling her ambitions with the simple necessity of making ends meet.Life doesn't get any easier when a local man is murdered, and one of her friends is the prime suspect. Throw in a visiting mother and a dash of romance, and Lilah has the perfect recipe for a Valentine mystery!