Bøger af Susan Gillard

Could preparing Thanksgiving dinner actually lead to an explosive murder? Heather is having trouble planning her Thanksgiving dinner. However, a murder victim had much more trouble! When practicing deep frying a turkey leads to a man's death, Heather is suspicious. When she learns about his will and how the fryer was tampered with, she knows it is murder. With so much of the victim's family in town and so many heirs who will gain from his death, Heather has no shortage of suspects. Armed with some Pumpkin Pie Brulee Donuts and a hunger to find the truth, Heather is thankful for clues. Join Heather as she investigates this deep-fried mystery!

When Heather Shepherd starts another donut-filled week she doesn't expect to see Roadkill Rodney in her store and is pleasantly surprised at the friendly face. But surprise turns to horror when Roadkill knocks on her door in the middle of the night and reveals that he's just found his new girlfriend, Norma, dead in her store. Heather can't help but investigate once again and is drawn into a mystery with so many loose ends she struggles to pull it all together. She sets out to solve the case with her best friend and co-investigator in tow, a box of Vanilla Cream Donuts to sweeten the deal and her unending desire for justice. But things are never simple in not-so-sleepy Hillside, where the suspects are many and the evidence, this time, is few. Apart from a curious murder weapon and a partial print, Heather, Ames and ever faithful hubby Detective Shepherd are in the dark. Heather has to get to the bottom of this one or the killer may strike again and much closer to home.

Could an Easter Egg Hunt actually be hiding a killer? "Another satisfying murder mystery" Five Stars Heather is excited to bring her family to a beachy Easter Egg Hunt. However, the search for "egg-citing" prizes in sand with metal detectors soon takes a deadly turn. A man is discovered to have been bludgeoned with one of the detectors. Who in this treasure searching club would have wanted this man dead? Did the killer dress up as an Easter Bunny to make his getaway? Armed with some Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Donuts, Heather is determined to find out the truth. Join Heather as she hops to it and solves the case! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Another yummy sounding donut, family and friends make this a fun series to read." Five Stars - sonnysmom "Susan you have done it again! Another fantastic read!" Five Stars - Amazon Customer "Each book is a fun read with lots of new donut flavors, great characters, and celebrating a holiday." Five Stars - Sharon Katz Book 27 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 discovers that the Hillside Annual Bake-Off has been canceled, she's frustrated - she already had her newest batch of donuts prepared to wow the judges. But that frustration dissolves when she finds out the reason for the postponement: a Hillside reporter has been murdered on the night before the televised competition's start. Heather decides she has to solve the case, and bustles into another murder mystery, equipped with her thirst for the truth, encouragement from all her friends at Donut Delights, and, as always, a box of her newest creation: Double Chocolate Pistachio Donuts. As always, the truth is difficult to find, thanks to a jealous best friend, a long-suffering boss, and a man, who seems to disappear at will. Heather has to figure this one out before the killer strikes again, or the Hillside Ultimate Bake-off will never reach TV.

Did someone actually see a murder through their bedroom window? "Another satisfying murder mystery" Five Stars Heather had never had a "neighborly" relationship with the cantankerous owner of the shop down the street. When Mr. Rankle tells her that he witnessed a murder while laid up with a broken leg, she's not sure if he's pulling her leg! While her husband Detective Shepherd investigates a robbery, Heather tries to determine if there's any merit to Rankle's story. When she finds a murder victim that doesn't match Mr. Rankle's description of events, there's even more cause for confusion. Armed with some Hot Fudge Sundae Donuts, Heather sets out to get to the bottom of it. Join Heather as she figures out the truth! Praise for Susan Gillard: "Fast and enjoyable read." Five Stars - Kelly Pfister "Another winner to this already winning series." Five Stars - Sharon Katz "Another great book in the series. Susan Gillard never disappoints." Five Stars - Fishmom23 "This is a thoroughly enjoyable book by a terrific author!" Five Stars - sandybar57@msn.con Book 23 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!

Family tension quickly turns to murder! Heather is excited for her best friend Amy when she finally moves into her new house. However, when a neighbor is found murdered, Heather's excitement turns to dread. It's not a great first impression to accuse your new neighbors of murder, but that's what Heather and Amy must if they want to crack this case. Armed with some Vanilla Glazed Donuts, they uncover the secrets and squabbles of the neighborhood. If Amy is going to call this new place home, they're going to have to catch the killer quickly. Join Heather as she discovers who on the street has a deadly secret!

After accepting Maricela's and Angelica's invitation to join them and their family for their Tia Teresa's 75th birthday party, Heather is enjoying herself. But the party is interrupted by two uniformed policemen who bring bad news: Tia Teresa's grandson, Gustavo, a beloved family member, has been shot and killed in the park. The police think it looks like a drug deal gone bad, but Gustavo's family insists he never would have been involved with drugs. Maricela and Angelica beg Heather to investigate, and she promises to do what she can. When she discovers that the shooter's story couldn't have taken place the way he said it did, she becomes suspicious. But she has no proof. Then, just as a key witness is about to provide her with the evidence she needs, the witness is murdered in an apparent armed robbery. Will Heather and Ryan be able to uncover the evidence they need in order to establish the truth and clear Gustavo's name? Or will a killer get away with not only one, but possibly two murders?

When Heather Shepherd hears that the friendly newbie in town, Bernie Belushi, has been murdered courtesy of one of Geoff Lawless' rock hard fudge balls, she's concerned. That concern turns into determination when she discovers that Kent's Aunt is the main suspect. Heather must bring Bernie's killer to justice, with a little help from her husband, Ryan of course. Armed with nothing but her sleuth gene, Amy's quick wit and Dave's barks of encouragement, she marches off to Geoff Lawless' store to investigate. But things aren't as simple as she'd like: Geoff is positively panic-stricken and a professional at getting in the way, a mysterious car tails Heather around every turn, and a rash of burglaries has set Hillside's residents on edge. Heather has to put the distractions aside and focus on the case, and her Green Velvet Donut creations, or risk another of her hometown's residents, and a new business venture to boost.

Who would drown the marine biologist? "Another great cozy mystery! " ★★★★★Heather is excited to see some the marine mammals that are rescued in her Key West home. That is - until a scientist who makes prosthetic flippers for injured manatees is found drowned. Heather wants to investigate, but the new mayor doesn't like the private investigators assisting the police. Heather and her best friend Amy must now tread carefully as they investigate the murder and find a missing flipper. Armed with some Pistachio Rose Donuts, Heather is determined to find all the answers.Join Heather as she sinks or swims as she looks for the killer! 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 73 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!

Is the sweet bingo volunteer not all that she seems? "Another great cozy mystery! " ★★★★★Heather is happy to help out at Bingo-palooza at the community center.However, when some of the players are worried about a regular volunteer who didn't show up, Heather finds herself with a new case on her hands. As the case transitions from finding a missing person to a murder investigation, Heather must look at all aspects of the crime.Was the volunteer actually a scam artist? Armed with some Banana Bread Donuts, Heather must get to the bottom of things.Join Heather as she sets out to find a killer before "bingo" is called! 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 72 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 paint party actually be the perfect setting for murder? "Another great cozy mystery! " ★★★★★Heather is happy to have a girls' night with some friends and attend a Canvas and Chardonnay event. However, when a woman is poisoned that night, Heather must put aside her paint brushes for a magnifying glass. She thinks it must have been one of the artists or employees in the room, but what motive could they have for poisoning this painter? Who wanted her dead? Armed with some Key Lime Coconut Donuts, Heather is determined to find the answer. Join Heather as she attempts to solve the big picture!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 71 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!