Bøger af Susan Gillard

When Heather Shepherd arrives home in time to witness her car being stolen, she's alarmed, to say the least. But that alarm turns to horror when she receives a call from her husband, Detective Shepherd, who tells her that her car was used in a hit and run. The victim? One of Hillside's most notorious gossips and hated people: Sharon Janis. Heather can't let this one lie. She has to solve this case and sets off on another sleuthin' adventure. Equipped with a box of her Christmas treats, Hot Chocolate Glazed Donuts, her desire for the truth, and some help from her detective hubby, she sifts through the clues. But, as usual, things aren't simple in the slightest. There's no shortage of suspects and the evidence doesn't seem to add up to match any of them. It's starting to look a lot like a Christmas murder season for Heather and the gang. Heather must solve the case or risk a Hillside killer on the loose, with a thirst for revenge.

Did pirate treasure actually lead to murder? "I can't wait for the next book!" Five Stars Heather is more than happy to make a display of donut treasure for a small pirate museum's anniversary celebration. However, when an expert on the pirate treasure is found stabbed with a sword, Heather must investigate. Was the professor killed as part of a robbery? Or was there a more sinister reason for his demise? Armed with her Lemon Curd Donuts and with her friends as her crew, Heather searches for clues to the deadly sword fight. Without an X to mark the spot, Heather must use her wits to weed out suspects. Join Heather as she catches the scallywag who committed this crime! Praise for Susan Gillard: "...it's filled with a good mystery, loving friends, and plenty of tasty donuts to eat." Five Stars - Sharon Katz "...a unique murder mystery told well & keeps me guessing." Five Stars - Amazon Customer "I enjoy this series!" Five Stars - Amazon Customer "Another great story in this cozy mystery series." Five Stars - sonnysmom Book 18 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

Could the food critic actually have been poisoned? Heather is happy that her friend's restaurant is finally going to have its grand opening. She is confident that the food critic who comes to review a meal is going to love the food. However, when the critic is found dead in his home next to an awful review of the restaurant, her friend ends up looking like the prime suspect. How can Heather prove that he isn't a killer? And who would have really wanted to poison the critic? Armed with some Pumpkin Cheesecake Donuts, Heather is determined to discover who served the deadly dish. Join Heather as she reviews the clues and finds some answers!

When Heather Shepherd hears that Detective Davidson's daughter, Tara, has just been found dead, she's horrified. Her horror soon turns to shock, when Davidson turns up at Donut Delights and makes it clear that Heather is his prime suspect. Heather is set on finding the truth, armed with her new knowledge thanks to her forensics course, and her bestie and doggy Dave for company, she sets out to solve the mystery. But internal issues at the police station see Ryan kicked off the case, leaving Heather bare to the attentions of a non-too-please Davidson. She had to balance an influx of orders for Cinnamon Crunch donuts, and the mystery or she might end up losing it all. Heather has to find her focus or she might be blinded by the facts in this case. Sleuthing has just become as complicated as her recipe for cinnamon crumbles.

When Heather Shepherd attends the opening show of the new Hillside Cinema with her hubby and police detective, Ryan, the last thing she expects is to witness a murder, along with all the other guests. But that's exactly what happens, and Heather is thrust headfirst into another case. The only trouble is the victim is a man with a misty background, and finding out what happened to him won't be easy. There's hardly any evidence to work with in the case. Armed with her a box of her Neapolitan Delight Donuts, a thirst for the truth, and a little bit of extra help from her bestie Amy, Heather sets off to solve yet another murder case in not-so-sleepy Hillside. But, as always, there's more to this case as she first perceives, and digging into the past might provide the answers. Heather's convinced this murder isn't like any of the others, and that the murder mystery runs deeper than flesh and bone, into the annals of Hillside's history, itself.

Culinary Cozy Murder Compilation 1 Book 1 - Donuts, Delights & Murder Could this tropical paradise actually be hiding a deadly poisoner? Join Heather as she searches for the cold-blooded killer on the tropical island! Book 2 - Banana Chocolate & Murder Could the sweet scuba instructor actually have been sabotaged and maliciously murdered? Join Heather as she dives in and discovers the truth! Book 3 - Tres Leches & Murder Could the donut shop's grand opening actually be ruined by sabotage and a shooting? Join Heather as she opens a business and closes a case! Book 4 - Blackberry Cream & Murder Could murder be on the menu? Join Heather as she bangs on doors and figures out which bedroom the killer is in! Book 5 - Pumpkin Glaze & Murder Could the tricks and treats on a Halloween booze cruise actually lead to murder? Join Heather for a spooky Halloween mystery!

Could the tricks and treats on a Halloween booze cruise actually lead to murder? Heather is excited to board a Halloween cruise with her friends. However, there isn't much time for partying when a man is stabbed on the dance floor. Now they're all trapped on the seas with a murderer, and Heather must figure out who the masked killer really is. Armed with some Pumpkin Donuts and her quick wit, Heather searches for clues about the killer's identity. Was it an ex-girlfriend? An angry employee? Or one of the many zombie partygoers? Join Heather for a spooky Halloween mystery!

Could a sudden heart attack and a murderous robbery actually be double homicide? Heather is ready for her big move to Key West. However, before she can board her plane, two suspicious deaths occur in Hillside. A murder during a robbery and a heart attack death seem to have no relation to each other. However, when Heather finds out the two men were business partners, she knows it is no coincidence. Is she looking for one killer? Or two? Could the mobster Lyle Clarke be involved? The clock is ticking as Heather searches for answers. Now, in between packing and baking Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Heather must solve one more case. Join Heather for her last Hillside adventure!

When Heather bakes Funfetti Donuts for a PTA Bake Sale to benefit her daughter's school, she expects to take part in a fundraiser. She doesn't expect to be called back to investigate the murder of the PTA President. With help from her best friend Amy, Heather searches for the person who poisoned the president. With so many people who had access to her drink, their suspect list keeps growing and growing, but so does their thirst to see justice served. Which of the suspect added the killer ingredient? Join Heather as she uncovers the poison's clues and catches a killer!

Was this deadly fall actually a murder? "Another delightful mystery in this fun, family oriented series." Five Stars Heather is excited when two hotels ask her to cater donuts at their breakfast buffets over spring break. However, when a guest falls to her death from a hotel's top floor, Heather must switch from caterer to sleuth. The guest only arrived in town a few days ago. Did that give her enough time to make enemies? Was one of her traveling companions planning on adding this murder to their itinerary? Or is there more to this crime than meets the eye? Armed with some Powdered Grape Donuts, Heather is determined to solve the case. Join Heather as she makes the clues fall into place! Praise for Susan Gillard: "I enjoyed this book" Five Stars - Kelly Pfister "....this is another good story in an excellent, fun-filled, family-friendly series." Five Stars - Sharon Katz "You can read the novels in any order since they're basically stand-alones. Just sit down, read, and enjoy yourself." Five Stars - Amazon Customer Book 29 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

Did this arson actually turn into fiery murder? "I can't wait for the next book!" Five Stars Heather is happy to attend her best friend's show at an art gallery - even if it means she has to help her lug the heavy statue there! However, when the friends arrive, they discover that the gallery was set on fire. When the gallery owner's body is found inside, the arson case turns into a murder investigation. Was the blaze started because of the other art exhibit set to be on display there that night? Armed with her Coconut Frosted Donuts, Heather investigates threatening letters and motives of anger. Join Heather as she finds the spark to crack this case wide open! Praise for Susan Gillard: "...it's filled with a good mystery, loving friends, and plenty of tasty donuts to eat." Five Stars - Sharon Katz "...a unique murder mystery told well & keeps me guessing." Five Stars - Amazon Customer "I enjoy this series!" Five Stars - Amazon Customer "Another great story in this cozy mystery series." Five Stars - sonnysmom Book 21 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

When Heather Shepherd takes a walk downtown, the last thing she expects to see is smoke on the horizon and a fire near Donut Delights. She's horrified when it turns out that the fire is a case of arson, and is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and help her hubby, Ryan, at Hillside PD. Armed with her fiery attitude, Amy's witticisms and a lot of free time while the renovations at Donut Delights finish up, Heather sets off on another sleuthin' adventure. However, things aren't simple at all: the suspects are plentiful, the local officers are less than helpful, and a surprise visit from Bill and Colleen throws Heather's focus off target. Heather must get the answers and prepare for the reopening of her store with her newest creations: Raspberry Mojito Donuts, or risk losing her reputation as both prime baker and sleuth in Hillside.

When Heather Shepherd is called to the scene of a murder in Delightful Donuts, her rival's donut store, she's concerned. It's the second time something like this has happened in the presence of Geoff Lawless, after all, and her concern turns to shock when she realizes that the murder weapon is a rock hard fudge ball of Geoff's own making. There's just one problem: Geoff Lawless is missing, and he's not the only suspect in this botched batch of a case. Armed with her inquisitive mind, a few boxes of her Coffee Treacle Donuts, and a little help from her friends, Heather hurries down the trails of donut crumb clues to get to the truth. Heather has to figure out whodunit and fast before the killer gets away or worse, manages to lob another rock hard fudgy treat at an unsuspecting victim.

Could this party actually have ended in murder? "Another delightful mystery in this fun, family oriented series." Five Stars The spring crowd is still in Key West, and Donut Delights is bustling. Heather is happy to cook up her Caffe Latte Donuts, but when a party host is murdered, she needs to begin investigating. With so many people in the house for the party, there are a plethora of suspects. Was the victim killed by his neighbors because of his raucous parties? Was robbery the motive for the murder? Or was the party simply the perfect cover for someone to kill an enemy? Heather is determined to find out. Join Heather as she discovers who made the host toast! Praise for Susan Gillard: "I enjoyed this book" Five Stars - Kelly Pfister "....this is another good story in an excellent, fun-filled, family-friendly series." Five Stars - Sharon Katz "You can read the novels in any order since they're basically stand-alones. Just sit down, read, and enjoy yourself." Five Stars - Amazon Customer Book 30 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

Could the donut shop's grand opening actually be ruined by sabotage and a shooting? Heather is excited for the grand opening of the new Donut Delights! However, she might not end up describing it as "grand." First, her cranky neighbor tries to disrupt their first day's business. Then, a new customer's son is found shot to death. Despite how busy she is serving Tres Leches Donuts, Heather joins the investigation to make sure justice is served. Was the victim killed because of his gambling debts? Was a "poker buddy" actually an enemy? Or was the killer someone closer to home? Heather is determined to find the answers. Join Heather as she opens a business and closes a case!

Could a destructive online review actually lead to psychics and poisoning? When Heather's wonderful donuts receive a terrible online review, she sets out to investigate. It leads her and Amy all the way to Salem, Massachusetts! The case gets more complicated when the reviewer is found murdered, and Heather becomes the detectives' prime suspect. She is determined to both clear her name and discover who really poisoned the victim. With the help of her Coffee Cake Donuts and a would-be psychic, Heather and her friends search for clues about the culprit. Join Heather as she searches Salem for the killer!

Could murder be on the menu? Heather is all set to provide some Blackberry Cream Donuts to a local bed and breakfast. However, when a guest is poisoned at the breakfast table, Heather must investigate instead. She knows that the killer must be one of the other guests, but which one? Was it the victim's jealous wife? Could the secretary have provided the poison? Or was it one of the other seemingly harmless guests? Heather must try and get out of this "jam" and figure out who poisoned the jelly. Join Heather as she bangs on doors and figures out which bedroom the killer is in!

Was the eye-witness to a murder actually a dog? "I love this series and you will too!" Five Stars Heather and her friends happily enjoy a day's kayaking on the water. However, when Heather returns the next day to deliver donuts to the instructor who was missing the day before, she learns that he is actually missing. When his body is found with bump on his head, Heather knows that foul play was involved. However, the murder site was down a difficult watery path that not many people could safely navigate down. How could the killer have gotten there? And why was the victim there to begin with? Armed with some Chocolate Surprise Donuts, Heather is determined to figure it out. Join Heather as she dives into this mystery! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Fun Series, Quirky Characters and an interesting storyline." Five Stars - sonnysmom "Totally enjoyed this one." Five Stars - Amazon Customer "It is a twisty and complex murder mystery. Not many leads. A bit of a setup, a confession and the murder most foul is solved!!" Five Stars - K. L. "Fun and enjoyable story." Five Stars - Kelly Pfister Book 40 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

Who could possibly want to frame the dog groomer for murder? "I love this series and you will too!" Five Stars Heather was already feeling swamped running Donut Delights and dealing with a love triangle developing in the shop. However, when her good friend becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Heather runs to his rescue. She knows that Jamie went to the house of the murdered woman to groom her poodle and not to kill her. However, when robbery doesn't seem to be the motive, Heather must try and solve the real reason for the crime. Did someone have it out for the victim? Or was Jamie the real target? Does someone want him behind bars for a crime he didn't commit? Armed with her Oreo Crunch Donuts, Heather is determined to find out. Join Heather as she seeks the truth to save her friend! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Fun Series, Quirky Characters and an interesting storyline." Five Stars - sonnysmom "Totally enjoyed this one." Five Stars - Amazon Customer "It is a twisty and complex murder mystery. Not many leads. A bit of a setup, a confession and the murder most foul is solved!!" Five Stars - K. L. "Fun and enjoyable story." Five Stars - Kelly Pfister Book 40 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

Could a Christmas gift actually be deadly? Heather is happy to enjoy the holidays and her Eggnog Cream Donuts with her family, but a killer has other ideas. When someone begins secretly delivering presents to residents of Key West, Heather thinks it is a charming mystery. However, when one of these gifts leads to a man's death, it's time to track down this "Santa." Poison is a terrible gift to receive! Heather knows that she must act quickly and find him before any more deadly gifts are delivered this year. Join Heather in this Christmas in Key West murder mystery! Praise for Susan Gillard: "What a great time to have a new Susan Gillard mystery!" Five Stars- Sandy Hepburn "Susan Gillard really made me feel the spirit of Christmas with this book." Five Stars- sandybar57 "...great cozy mystery with lovable characters and of course murder!" Five Stars- Amazon Customer Book 12 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

Did this "big fish story" actually end with a dead body? "I love this series and you will too!" Five Stars Donut Delights is thriving and Heather has never been happier that she opened a shop in Key West. However, when the owner of the new bait shop down the block is murdered, Heather starts to reconsider. With her other neighbors as the prime suspects, Heather must uncover all the secrets on the street. Armed with her Milk Chocolate Crunch Donuts, Heather begins to investigate why there was so much ill will directed towards the new shop owner. Join Heather as she solves this fishy situation at the bait shop! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Fun Series, Quirky Characters and an interesting storyline." Five Stars - sonnysmom "Totally enjoyed this one." Five Stars - Amazon Customer "It is a twisty and complex murder mystery. Not many leads. A bit of a set up, a confession and the murder most foul is solved!!" Five Stars - K. L. "Fun and enjoyable story." Five Stars - Kelly Pfister Book 35 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!

When Heather Shepherd hears a scream on one of her Dave doggy walk, concern and fear are the first emotions which track across her mind. But those emotions soon transform into intrigue, when she discovers a dead body and a snake in the residence of Hillside's most despised man. Heather decides to take the case and sets off on another sleuthing adventure, armed only with a box of her Iced Pumpkin Donuts, her bestie's witty and weak-kneed antics, and a burning desire to solve the case. But the case is not as simple as it might seem: the pet shop owner has an alibi, the snake isn't easy to handle, and a crazy cat lady roams Hillside's streets looking for someone to bash over the head with an umbrella. Heather has to contend with all the ups and downs of Hillside's citizens while trying to keep her eye on the donut. She must get to the bottom of this one or risk allowing one of Hillside's most unexpected killers to get away with murder.

When Heather Shepherd realizes that her secret donut recipe book has been stolen, she knows exactly who's behind it. Until she turns up at Geoff Lawless' new store and finds the thief, Jelly Polinski, dead on the floor. She's stunned and suspicious but has to back off because she's one of the prime suspects in this new, murder case. Heather won't take this lying down - she decides to investigate, sprinkling her friends and dog pal, Dave, into the mixture, treading where no intrepid baker has dared to tread before. This time around, Heather has to dodge questions from the police, avoid Ryan's eyes and manage to sell out of her grandmother's secret creation, Pistachio Lemon Glazed Donuts, before the mystery killer strikes again. But Heather's sleuthing instincts could end up causing more trouble than solving the case is worth - can she discover the truth before it's too late?

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 A professional and very public rivalry with the owner of the corporate cookie cutter donut shop owner, leaves Heather as the prime suspect in his murder, when his body is discovered. Health inspectors, shady business practices and a tangled web of intrigue unfold as Heather dives headfirst into the case, determined to clear her name and uncover who is the cold storage killer. Click the "Add to Cart" button at the top of the page now!

Could a Cornucopia Contest actually lead to murder?"I love this mystery series!" ★★★★★Heather is happy to fill in as a judge in a local contest. However, when her friends are threatened and a fellow judge is strangled to death, Heather starts to reconsider her involvement.Who would want to win the contest so badly that they are willing to kill for it? Is there a secret grand prize? Or is this all a smokescreen for why the judge was really murdered? Armed with some Pecan Pie Donuts, Heather is determined to figure it all out. Join Heather as she searches for a killer amongst the cornucopias! Praise for Susan Gillard: "This is a wonderful story featuring a murder with a dog as an eyewitness." ★★★★ Pam R"Love this series...love this author....always anxiously awaiting the next one from her." ★★★★★ Vicki O"Another fun, mystery in this cozy series. " ★★★★★ sonnysmom"This is another good story that is suited for all ages." ★★★★★ Sharon KBook 52 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series.A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.

Was this Sleepy Hollow killer actually the Headless Horsemanr? Heather is happy to attend a charity Candy Buy Back party in Sleepy Hollow and provide some donuts for the event. However, the town's lore seems overwhelming when the headless legend makes an appearance at the party and robs it. When a pumpkin grower in town is also decapitated, Heather knows that there is a murderer in their midst. Armed with some Butterfingers Crunch Donuts, she is determined to find out if the killer is mortal and bring him to justice. Join Heather as she attempts to solve the case without losing her head!

When Heather attends a Murder Mystery Dinner show, she doesn't expect a real murder to be on the menu. As Heather investigates who could have stabbed the victim, she discovers that several scorned lovers have motives for the murder. However, interrogating these actresses is difficult because they are all convincing liars. Another difficulty is the star of the show who decides to "play detective" off the stage and interfere with Heather's investigation, but Heather won't be deterred. With her bestie Amy and some Wild Raspberry Donuts, Heather sets out to uncover the culprit. Join Heather as she catches the killer before curtain call!

When Heather Shepherd gets a call from her husband, Detective Ryan Shepherd, she's sure she's about to be called up to consult on yet another case. Heather's right of course, but the victim is someone she's never heard of before. A new, and seemingly innocent, librarian who didn't have any enemies. Or did she? Heather's determined to get to the bottom of this one, and sets off on another sleuthin' adventure armed with a box of her Pecan Nut Crunch Donuts, the help and hindrance of her bestie, Ames, and the drive to do the right thing for the residents of Hillside. But the victim's past is shady, and the suspects are thin on the ground and all seem to have alibis, apart from one - a mysterious stranger who hangs out in the library too often. Heather's on the case, lack of evidence aside, and she has to solve the case or risk the killer escaping Hillside and moving on to terrorize parts unknown.

Could this tropical paradise actually be hiding a deadly poisoner? Heather and the gang have finally made their move to Key West. However, it's no vacation. Heather has to balance unpacking her new home, filling her new shop with Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts, and discovering who killed her new neighbor. When the owner of the seafood restaurant next door to her is found poisoned, some other neighbors blame the newcomers from Donut Delights for the crime. Now Heather must uncover the secrets of the other shop owners in order to clear her name and find the real killer. Join Heather as she searches for the cold-blooded killer on the tropical island!

Could a yoga class actually have led to murder? Exercise can be difficult, but finding a killer can be even more challenging. When Heather and Amy decide to take a yoga class at their neighbor's studio, they wind up investigating the disappearance of an instructor. When the man is found dead, their missing persons case turns into a murder investigation. They suspect it was one of his students, but which one? Who had the strength to kill? Armed with her Chocolate Peppermint Donuts, Heather is determined to figure it out. Join Heather as she exercises her brain and unravels the mystery! Praise for Susan Gillard: "What a great time to have a new Susan Gillard mystery!" Five Stars - Sandy Hepburn "Susan Gillard really made me feel the spirit of Christmas with this book." Five Stars - sandybar57 "...great cozy mystery with lovable characters and of course murder!" Five Stars - Amazon Customer Book 13 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters. -No cliffhanger! -No swearing! -No gore! -No graphic scenes! Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page!