Bøger af Susan Gillard

Could a killer actually be hiding behind a mask at a costume party? Heather is happy that her donuts provided an invitation to an impressive Halloween party. Even a threatening phone call doesn't stop her from selecting a costume to wear. After all, her host did say there might be some scares as part of the festivity. However, when a guest is found murdered, Heather knows that the party is over. As Heather investigates, she begins to suspect the victim's family members at the event. But why did they attack now? Armed with her Candy Apple Donuts, Heather begins sleuthing. Join Heather as she determines which costume is the killer's disguise!

It's springtime in Hillside, Texas, which means tornado season. A tornado rips through town, damaging property here and there. Fortunately, the damage is reparable, and only one person is found dead-Verna Dixon, an elderly widow who lived on the edge of town. At first, everyone assumes that Verna was killed by flying debris from the tornado (she was found outside, halfway between her house and her chicken coop) as she was trying to bring her chickens inside. But Detective Ryan Shepherd realizes there's more to this death than meets the eye when he discovers that Verna was not killed by a flying piece of wood, as was originally suspected. Why would anyone want to kill Verna? That's the question bothering Ryan and Heather. There's no apparent motive, and no one knows seems to know where to begin looking for suspects. Did Verna know something about someone she was trying to decide whether or not to reveal? What could Verna have known? Join Heather, Ryan, and all the regulars of Hillside, Texas, as they try to figure out who killed Verna and why. The answer may surprise you!

Who would want to kill the delivery boy? "Another great read by Susan Gillard" Five Stars When a dead body is found outside her cranky business neighbor's door, Heather knows that she'll need to find the killer quickly in order to keep peace on the street. But who would want to stab the delivery boy? And why did this murdered messenger give everyone he spoke to a different fake name? Armed with some Toasted Almond Donuts and her best friend by her side, Heather sets out to determine who this John Doe really is - and who is the killer. Join Heather as she delivers justice to Key West! 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 17 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 has a run-in with a rude Italian actor on the first night of her honeymoon, she thinks nothing of it... until his body turns up in one of Venice's canals the very next day. She's horrified, even more, when an Inspector comes knocking with questions for her and her newlywed husband. Heather decides she won't let an impending arrest ruin her honeymoon, and with Ryan's help, she sleuths her way from the kitchen of the hotel all the way to the top of entertainment in Venice. But Heather has to balance her honeymoon festivities with the case, and the harder she digs for the truth, the muddier the mystery becomes, thanks to a cast of eccentric and rather infuriated Italian suspects. Heather must discover the truth, before the sweet coffee-glaze on the donut that is her Honeymoon, dries out and she's left with nothing but questions.

When Heather caters a business brunch at a small hotel, she expects to serve some delicious Strawberry Sprinkled Swirl Donuts and to maybe pick up some new business ideas. She doesn't expect to find the guest speaker murdered in his bed. With a millionaire murdered, Heather and her best friend Amy investigate to find out who had a motive to smother the man. The more they search, the more they find themselves facing a locked room mystery. Suspects abound, but how did the killer get into the room? Join Heather as she seeks to unlock the key to this mystery!

Could a wedding dress actually be the cause of murder? "I love this series and you will too!" Five Stars Heather is happy to help her friend, Josie, shop for a wedding dress, even if she's scared of what her bridesmaid dress will look like. However, when they arrive at dress shop, they encounter fire. Not only is there smoke, but there's murder. Heather must uncover why someone would want to kill the dressmaker and burn her files. Did one of her bridal clients decide to seek revenge? Armed with her Rainbow Sherbet Donuts, Heather is determined to learn the truth. Join Heather as she finds out how a blissful job could result in murder! Book 43 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 decides to prepare something extra special for her daughter's birthday, the last thing she needs is another murder on her plate. That's exactly what she gets, when the superintendent of one of Hillside's oldest apartment building's goes missing. She's intrigued by the evidence, and horrified that the body and the victim's dogs, are missing from the crime scene. The lack of witnesses and the missing evidence, make this a case which Heather has to take. She sets off, armed with a box of Birthday Sprinkle Donuts, her bestie Amy's help, and the desire to finish this before her daughter's birthday party is due. But this case isn't simple, and the trail of donut crumbs which should lead them to the killer, have been scattered by the recent bout of rough weather. Heather's got to figure this out or two of Hillside's innocents will end up lost and her daughter's birthday party will be ruined.

When Heather Shepherd hears that the owner of her favorite burger bar has been murdered, she can't believe her ears.To make matters worse, her employee, Jung, who just happened to be best friends with the victim, is the main suspect. Heather refuses to believe that her assistant could have anything to do with it and decides to help Ryan with his new case - off the record, of course. Equipped with her sleuthin' prowess and a couple new and old friends for company, she hurries over to the closed restaurant to investigate. But things aren't as simple as they seem. There are pest troubles in the neighborhood, a large order of Chocolate Crunch Donuts to fill, a potentially violent grandma to interview, and an ever-snooping Geoff Lawless to contend with before she can get to the bottom of this sweet caper. Heather must use her talent to figure it out, or the creepy killer might just strike again when the residents of Hillside least expect it.

Who would want to kill a sweet antiques dealer? Eva and Leila are moving back into their renovated house, and Heather is happy to see them off. However, things take a turn when the owner of an antiques shop that they visit winds up dead. The police consider it a suicide, but Heather knows it was murder. When robbery doesn't seem to be the motive for the crime, Heather has to uncover why someone would want to kill the sweet "Aunt" Amelia. Join Heather and the gang as they make sure that this killer doesn't get away with murder.

Could Back to School actually be "Back to Murder"? Heather is happy that her daughter enjoyed her first day of school but is less happy when her own visit to Back to School night leads to a new case. Her search for missing school supplies soon leads to a murder investigation. When it becomes clear that what happened to the school librarian is no accident, Heather knows she must solve the crime. Who would want to harm the sweet booklover? And who had access to the storage closet? Armed with some Chocolate Malt Donuts, Heather is determined to figure it out before class begins again. Join Heather and see if she "makes the grade" in solving this case!

When Heather Shepherd sees an old high school friend, Cherry Jubilee, arguing with another of her past classmates, she's not worried. Until Cherry's body is found beneath a stack of bonfire wood. She's in shock, and the batter thickens when it's revealed that several of her friends are prime suspects. Heather sets out to discover the truth, drawing help from her estranged friend, Amy, and doggy Dave, armed with her textbook knowledge and Chocolate Revolution Donuts. But Heather has to contend with the upcoming holiday and the preparations for the celebration which have sent Hillside into a festive frenzy, not to mention a test for her online sleuthin' course, all the while the killer lurks nearby. Heather must get to the bottom of the mystery before her investigation upsets the entire donut try and ruins the 4th of July celebrations for everyone.

Could a romantic evening cruise actually be the perfect setting for murder? Heather is excited when Jamie seems to have built up the nerve to propose to her best friend. However, a miscommunication leads to all of their friends boarding the cruise ship that was meant to be romantic spot for a private proposal. Things go from awkward to terrible when Heather discovers that the ship's captain has been murdered. Who would want to kill the man steering the cruise? Was it the first mate? Or one of the seemingly happy couples on board? Armed with her Cranberry Surprise Donuts, Heather aims to discover the murderer before the proposal is ruined. Join Heather as she struggles to solve the mystery and get everyone safely to shore!

When Heather Janke hosts her engagement party in Paris, France, the last thing she expects to find out is that one of her guests has been poisoned by one of her donuts. She's overwhelmed with grief, particularly when she finds out that the suspect is Angelica, her faithful assistant and friend, who flew all the way out to France to help her with her wedding. With the wedding only days away, and no help from the French police, Heather sets out to clear Angelica's name and save her from imprisonments. But Heather has to contend with the press, a particularly nosy - and cheesy - maître d'hôtel, and the constant battle to stay on top of affairs while her wedding date draws closer and closer. Heather must figure out who poisoned her beloved lemon chiffon icing, but the zest might be too sour for her to handle this time around.

This is a collection of Books 21,22,23,24 & 25 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series Book 21-Banana Coconut Murder Book 22-Oreo Sprinkled Murder Book 23-Spooky Choc Orange Glazed Murder Book 24-Coffee Treacle Murder Book 25-Choc Churro Murder

When Heather Shepherd receives the news that Hillside's favorite crime novelist, Grayson Stark, has been murdered in his own home, she's shocked. But that shock is short-lived as Heather won't let a murder in her town go uninvestigated. She sets off to solve the case, set on discovering the truth about Stark's death and the clues which might lie in his books. Armed with a box of her most delicious creation yet, Crème Brulee Donuts, and help from her soon to be recognized P.I. bestie, she decides that no case will go unsolved, no matter the consequences. Heather's got more to deal with than just a case this time around - things are muddied in her personal life due to a series of slanderous articles, and everyone at Donut Delights is in desperate need of a break from the slew of orders. Heather must uncover the truth about the circumstances surrounding Stark's death and find the real killer before he strikes again.

When Heather Shepherd starts work on a Monday in her beloved Donut Delights, she's preparing for a murder-free week. But another body turns up - the owner of the local Tourism Depot has been murdered and the evidence at the crime scene tampered with. Heather can't let this one slide, especially since it appears that someone is out to sabotage the investigation. Armed with a box of her Peaches and Cream Donuts, a thirst to put another case to rest, and Amy, who's finally qualified to investigate alongside her, Heather embarks on another sleuthin' adventure. But the mixed up evidence, the lack of leads and the strange behavior from the victim's family members stands in the way of truth and justice. Heather must get to the bottom of this one or risk another negative report in the newspaper and a Hillside murderer on the loose.

Could the detective actually be the killer? "Another satisfying murder mystery" Five Stars Heather knew that her friend Detective Peters was feeling heartbroken. However, she couldn't have known that his visiting a bar would result in him becoming the prime suspect in a bartender's murder! Peters has no memory of the night, but it doesn't look good for him when his fingerprints are found at the scene. Heather finds herself at odds with the outside investigators who are brought in on the case, but she is determined to find out the truth. Armed with her Chocolate Walnut Donuts, Heather sets out to find clues. Join Heather as she "raises the bar" to find the real killer! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Another fun mystery with quirky characters...Lots of twists and surprises." Five Stars - sonnysmom "Plenty of twists in this story!" Five Stars - Kelly Pfister "This story is well thought out and well written. The story flows. Characters are fleshed out. I recommend." Five Stars - Shar Book 24 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 and the crew from Donut Delights start their Key West escape, the last thing they expect to find is a dead body by the pool. But that's exactly what happens - one of the waiters at their hotel has been murdered and in a totally 'Florida' way. Heather is drawn to the case, immediately, and embarks on another sleuthin' adventure. Equipped with a desire for truth, her best friend's help and a couple Kiwi Lime Surprise Donuts for good luck, Heather decides that this case is hers. But things in Key West aren't always what they seem, and Heather has to solve this one without any help from the police, while Florida's weird and wonderful characters hover in her peripherals, tempting her with truth and lies. Heather has to figure this one out before the week ends and she has to fly back to Hillside, or an exotic murderer will remain on the loose.

Could a firework explosion actually be murder? "I love this series and you will too!" Five Stars Heather is set to enjoy her Fourth of July with her friends and family when a firework testing mishap pulls her into a murder case. The man who creates the annual fireworks display has died in an explosion and Heather suspects foul play. Since the whole town knew that he was the one who did the tests, there seems to be no shortage of suspects. Armed with her Red, White and Blue Baked Cake Donuts, Heather sets out to investigate. Join Heather as she "works" to catch the killer responsible for sabotaging the fireworks! 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 38 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!

While visiting her grandmother's friend at Hillside Manor, Heather learns that one of the nursing home's employees, aide Betty Shivers, was found dead outside the back door earlier that morning apparently as she was arriving for her shift. Could the killer have been one of the other aides, who had recently--and very publicly--threatened to kill Betty? Could it have been Betty's ex-boyfriend, who had told her that their relationship wasn't really over? Only time and a little poking around will tell. Join Heather and Ryan as they sift through the possibilities and crank out some delicious baked goods along the way.

When Heather Shepherd goes on a pre-birthday outing to a skydiving range, the last thing she expects to find is a crime scene and a distraught mother. Heather is horrified, and decides to take on yet another case, whether Ryan and the good officers at the Hillside Police Department need her or not. She ignores the suggestion that she take a week off for her birthday, and sets off on another adventure, armed with her keen sense of justice, a bestie who's more squeamish than helpful and several boxes of Lavender Grape Dust Donuts. But this mystery is a true challenge: almost every suspect comes from within the victim's close family and boy, are there a lot of them. The answers are close, but threaten to slip between Heather's fingers, even as an arrest is made. Heather must get to the bottom of this one or risk a killer on the loose and the chance of just the worst birthday party ever.

When Heather's longtime friend, Leila, crashes into Donut Delights, out of breath and pale as a vanilla glaze, she knows something bad has happened. But she's shocked when Leila reveals that she's just found a corpse in her entrance hall passage and she's got no idea where it came from. Heather sets off to get to the bottom of the case, equipped with a box of her Chocolate Peanut Brittle Donuts, the keen eye of her best friend and fellow sleuth, Amy, and the help of the Hillside Police Department. But nothing is simple in this case, it never is, and Heather pulls on a thread which others have warned her to leave alone. She's convinced that the murder of the contractor should be laid at the feet of Hillside's resident villain. The only problem is, the evidence isn't clear and things that should add up, simply don't. Heather must figure this one out before the killer skips town yet her investigative techniques my bring down a rain of anger from a man who's best left alone.

*This is book 13 in the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series* When Heather Shepherd gets a frantic call from Honey Trickle, asking for help, she's incredibly concerned, but that concern turns into downright horror when it's revealed that Honey has been murdered... right on Heather's front porch. She's angry and determined to bring the killer to justice, especially after she discovers that Amy's boyfriend, Kent, might be a suspect. Armed with her superior investigating skills and enough Candied Maple Bacon Donuts to feed an army - and half the country - Heather sets out to solve the case. But things back at the bakery are heating up, especially with a new store competing for the attention of some of her most loyal customers. And Ryan's new 'boss' isn't making things any easier. Heather has to focus on finding the truth and avoided the treacherous tall tales of one of Hillside's newest residents. Solving this one could be more difficult than icing a donut, fresh out the oven.

When Heather Shepherd attends a gingerbread workshop on a Sunday afternoon, the last thing she expects to stumble upon is a dead body and yet another murder mystery. But that's exactly what happens - Heather is cast into another case, and to make matters worse, the victim is a well-loved businesswoman without family or any close friends. Heather has to put on her thinking cap for this one, but she won't let a case slip through her fingers. She sets off on yet another sleuthin' journey, armed with a box of Peanut Butter Fudge donuts, a little help from her ambitious bestie and lot of determination, she snoops her way through Hillside. But suspects and physical evidence are few and far in between in this case. Heather's only Christmas wish this year, is to bring another Hillside murderer to justice. If only she can do it before the killer strikes again.

Could New Year's preparations actually turn deadly?"Another great cozy mystery! " ★★★★★After a hectic year of baking and solving crimes, Heather is looking forward to welcoming a New Year. She's even looking forward to the mayor's plans to have their own ball drop in Key West to celebrate. However, when these plans lead to a man's death, Heather must investigate one more murder before the year ends. Who could have sabotaged the mechanism that the handyman was working on? Armed with some Champagne Mousse Donuts, Heather is determined to find the perpetrator. Join Heather as she strides to solve this crime before the clock strikes midnightPraise for Susan Gillard: "Another fun book in this series. With another yummy sounding donut." ★★★★ Sonnysmom"I thoroughly enjoyed this book!" ★★★★★ Sandybar57"A Highly Recommended Read!!! " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer"The description of this donut sounds really good!" ★★★★★ Amazon Customer Book 62 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the seriesA 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's is called to the scene of a crime at the Kenny house, she's saddened by the news that another family member has been murdered. Heather turns her sadness into determination when she realizes that the suspects are fewer than her last case, and the evidence is in short supply. Once again, her old nemesis Geoff Lawless might be involved, except this time, it's his family who has the most to gain from the murder. Heather sets out to solve the case, equipped with her knowledge, patience and her Choc Churro Donuts. But there's always a problem, this time it's Geoff's abject fear in the presence of the one woman he should trust more than any other: his sister. Heather can't shake the feeling that the truth is just around the corner. She must solve the mystery, or the true killer will get away with more than murder this time around.

Could a stolen dog actually be the cause for murder? "Another great cozy mystery! " ★★★★★Heather is focusing just on her baking as the new mayor made it quite clear that she shouldn't be involved in any police matter. At least that is the case until the mayor's dog is kidnapped and she comes to Heather for help. Heather won't let a pup be in trouble and quickly agrees to help. Things get more complicated when a dead body is found at the ransom drop site. Now Heather must catch a killer and save the mayor's dog. Armed with her Tangerine Dream Donuts, she is ready to face the challenge. Join Heather as she unleashes her investigative skills! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Another fun book in this series. With another yummy sounding donut." ★★★★★ Sonnysmom"I thoroughly enjoyed this book!" ★★★★★ Sandybar57"A Highly Recommended Read!!! " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer"The description of this donut sounds really good!" ★★★★★ Amazon Customer Book 74 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the seriesA 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 wedding guest actually be a murderer? Heather and her friends return to Hillside, Texas for her friend's wedding. At first, it seems perfect. It's taking place at a fancy mansion that just opened to the public, and everything is lovely. Then, Heather stumbles across a dead body! Once she determines that it had to be either an employee or a wedding guest that is the killer, Heather uses the wedding as a cover to question suspects. Now it's up to Heather to provide wedding donuts and justice. Join Heather as she finds a way to catch the killer before it's time to catch the bouquet! 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 16 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 hires a designer to estimate the repairs to her friends' fire damaged house, she is concerned that the pushy renovator is trying to take advantage of the older women. Her concern changes when she finds the designer has been stabbed to death. Now, Heather and her bestie Amy need to determine who the murderer is. Is it the victim's former partner and sister who keeps trying to bribe them with new repair estimates? Is it a former client who found their renovations worth killing over? Join Heather as she struggles to save her friends' home and to catch a killer!

When Heather Shepherd is hired to help Hillside P.D. solve the mystery of a murdered ballet dancer, she's nervous. Those nerves intensify when realizes that the potential suspects are many, and the evidence is few. Throw in a few skeptical police officers, and the cream is about ready to boil over. Equipped with her desire to make things right, her bestie's supportive jibes and the inside information from her husband, Ryan, Heather determines to solve the case. She's got to balance her grand opening - Donut Delights is packed with the good townsfolk of Hillside and her newest creation, Banana Coconut Donuts - the case and the impending house inspection in preparation for the newest, potential family member. Heather must figure it out before the killer gets away, or she'll risk losing the respect of the officers on the case and her consulting gig with the Police Department.