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Yes. I'm the daughter of the infamous couple, June Heal and Oscar Park. One teeny weeny problem, I'm a mortal. Yep. I guess I got my granny Darla's DNA. Good news! I might not have spiritual powers but I have a mean set of baking skills. I'm delighted to be moving out of Whispering Falls, where y'all know I can't live since I'm mortal, and to Celestial Falls, another small southern town where I'm opening Heavenly Desserts. Of course The Marys wouldn't let me leave unless I took my new kitten with me. I'm beyond excited but fluff left my dough when Orin Reguila showed up. But that's not all that put too much flour in my cookies, there just so happened to be a murder...when someone ate my cookie. I've got no one to turn to! It looks like I'm going to have to enlist Orin's help with his wizard skills. I just hope I can clear my name and save my business before The Marys make me pack up and go back to Whispering Falls.

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where the only thing normal is the unexpected! Join Mae West and the Laundry Club Ladies as they untangle a mystery as intriguing as the winding paths of Daniel Boone National Forest. During National Wildflower Week, Normal is abuzz with nature enthusiasts and botanists. But the festivities take a dark turn when a renowned botanist known for her groundbreaking research is found dead under the moonlit sky. The tranquil celebration is shattered, and the town is gripped with shock and disbelief. The trails may have gone cold, but Mae and her friends are hot on the case. From a land developer with a not-so-clear conservation plan to an assistant whose obsession takes a dangerous turn, the list of suspects is as diverse as the town's flora. Mae delves into a thicket of hidden motives and secrets, discovering that danger in Normal can sprout up unexpectedly. Navigating through a labyrinth of environmental politics and hidden agendas, the Laundry Club Ladies are determined to expose the truth and bring justice. But in Normal, where the extraordinary often lurks beneath the surface, can Mae piece together the puzzle before the killer strikes again? "Moonlight Marshmallows & Manslaughter" invites you on a captivating journey through the heart of Kentucky. It's a cozy mystery that intertwines the charm of small-town life with the thrill of the unknown. So, get ready to be immersed in a tale where uncovering the truth is as vital as preserving the beauty of nature itself.

***USA TODAY BESTSELLER AUTHOR*** Fired, broke, and nowhere to go, Luvie Beiderman moves back to her hometown and opens up Primp My Pet Mobile Pet Spa. Jase Nelson is hot, smart, and has a big heart. Especially when it comes to his Irish Setter Duke. After Primp My Pet pulls into the dog park and Luvie gets out, Jase knows there is definitely enough space in his big heart for another redhead. Jase isn't as perfect as everyone thinks. Can Luvie groom him to be Mr. Right?

Vivian Westwood is smart, practical, and has always followed the rules. She prides herself on her work ethic and climbing her way up the ladder where she just got promoted to her dream job as head horse trainer at the Lady B Horse Farm, leaving her little time for anything more in her life.Cowboy Clay Preston likes his women like he likes to train his horses, fast. When he answers the help wanted sign at the Lady B Horse Farm, he sets his eyes on Vivian Westwood. He is use to getting what he wants and just because she's his boss doesn't stop him. Vivian plays hard to get. Just when Clay ropes her, the secrets from his past turn their new life upside down.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDEWelcome back to Honey Springs, a town as warm and inviting as a fresh cup of coffee on a chilly morning.Voted one of America's best places, it's the perfect blend of Southern charm and scenic splendor. But when a high-profile murder steeps the town in scandal, the picturesque becomes the mysterious.Loretta Bebe-socialite, schemer, and the Southern belle of the Southern Women's Club-is at the heart of the hullabaloo, accused of a crime that could spill the beans on her perfect life. With no one else to turn to, she calls on Roxy Bloom, the clever owner of The Bean Hive coffee shop with a knack for solving the most perplexing puzzles.Roxy, whose legal know-how is as perceptive as her palate for espresso, finds herself brewing over clues and questioning the town's most colorful characters. But in Honey Springs, every favor is a clue, and every sweet smile could sour to a motive.Can Roxy filter through the lies before the true culprit grounds her investigation for good? Pour yourself a cup of intrigue with "Pour-Over Predicament" and follow Roxy as she uncovers that in Honey Springs, the truth can be as slippery as black ice.Recipes included so you can enjoy the tastes of The Bean Hive while you lose yourself in the mystery of Honey Springs. Discover why everyone's craving the latest installment of the Killer Coffee Mystery Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes. Get your copy today and indulge in a mystery that will perk up your senses and warm your heart!Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery is a series about small town gossip, family, friends, and putting differences aside when troubles brews.Do you love to read about family and friendships?Do you enjoy holidays, festivals, and celebrations?What about when life isn't always rosy?This series has all of that and more along with twisty turn mysteries that will have you rooting for the entire town of Honey Springs.

Celebrate Good CrimesIn the heart of Holiday Junction, where festive cheer and snowflakes blanket the streets, journalist Violet Rhinehammer prepares for the most anticipated event of the year: the Mistletoe Masquerade Ball. However, the holiday mood is deeply marred when a chilling mystery comes to light. The gruesome discovery of a man, brutally murdered behind the living manger scene in Holiday Park, casts a dark shadow over the town's festivities.As Violet delves deeper into the case, her journalist instincts kick into overdrive, unearthing a list of suspects that could fill Santa's naughty list twice over. With the missing Winter Crest coin entwined in the heart of this mystery and potential suspects lurking around every festive corner, Violet realizes she's racing against the clock.Can Violet solve the murder and recover the coin in time to save the Ball and preserve the holiday spirit? Or will this Santa Clause Surprise be the one that leaves the town with more chills than cheer?Dear reader, if you love dogs, every holiday with all the holiday trimmings, and a cozy town, you're going to love this new series by Tonya Kappes. It's time to CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES in the town of Holiday Junction! Just because it's the holiday, doesn't mean it's free of crime and murder! But I can guarantee this series is clean with no foul language or gore. Each book can be read as a stands alone because each murder is wrapped up. Grab your cozy blanket and a cup of tea or coffee! It's time to sleuth along Violet Rhinehammer and celebrate good crimes!

CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMESNew holiday, new mystery, and Violet Rhinehammer's got her notepad ready!In the festive heart of Holiday Junction, where the turkeys are stuffed and the traditions are age-old, shadows dance with the autumn wind. The Hardens, the town's glitz and glamour, face a pie-slice of tragedy, and suddenly everyone's holding the knife!With a dash of sass and a sprinkle of wit, it's up to our gal Violet of the "Junction Journal" to sift through the tales and tattles, from glittering pageants to art district whispers. But as the Leaf Dance Festival twirls closer, secrets simmer and suspicions brew. Can Violet serve up the truth before the main course, or will the killer come back for seconds?Hold onto your hats and pumpkin pies, y'all! This Friendsgiving, join Violet in dishing out justice in the coziest, quirkiest holiday whodunit of the season! Dear reader, if you love dogs, every holiday with all the holiday trimmings, and a cozy town, you're going to love this new series by Tonya Kappes. It's time to CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES in the town of Holiday Junction! Just because it's the holiday, doesn't mean it's free of crime and murder! But I can guarantee this series is clean with no foul language or gore. Each book can be read as a stands alone because each murder is wrapped up. Grab your cozy blanket and a cup of tea or coffee! It's time to sleuth along Violet Rhinehammer and celebrate good crimes!

Snow's falling and sleigh bells are ringing in the town of Normal, but there's nothing 'normal' about this festive season. Mae West's first Christmas as a married woman at Happy Trails Campground should've been merry and bright. But when a Winter Festival turns deadly and one of their own lands on the suspect list, Mae and the Laundry Club ladies know there's more to unwrap than just presents. With a mischievous reindeer, a friend in jeopardy, and the campground's reputation at stake, Mae and the Laundry Club Ladies are dashing through clues and untangling Christmas mysteries. Dive into a world of holiday in the campground, Southern charm, and yuletide twists, where tinsel, traditions, and murder collide. Grab a cup of cocoa and join the holiday hunt with Mae and the gang, as they jingle all the way to justice

Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery is a series about small town gossip, family, friends, and putting differences aside when troubles brews.Do you love to read about family and friendships?Do you enjoy holidays, festivals, and celebrations?This series has all of that and more along with twisty turn mysteries that will have you rooting for the entire town of Honey Springs. Book 10-Spoonful of Murder: Sure, Honey Springs, Kentucky is a destination for summer time visitors but our annual Christmas Festival, which includes a PAW-rade (mmhmmm for furry friends) is giving the summer tourist season a run for its money quickly becoming a tourist favorite!Aunt Maxi is hosting a progressive supper for the community to raise funds for Pet Palace, our local SPCA. You'd think it would be GREAT for the tourists and it is but when Aunt Maxi literally has a hissy fit with a tail on it after she finds out Loretta Bebe's involvement...things turn south.A dead body appears during the appetizers, Aunt Maxi and Loretta are suspects, and it's all she wrote from there.Lordy bee...let's hope this things wrapped up in a nice little package with a bow on top so Santa doesn't have to make a stop at the local jail! Book 11-Barista Bump Off: ROBBERY TAKES A DEADLY TURNLife couldn't be better! I've got a great husband, getting along with my ex and his new wife, plus I own a very successful coffeehouse! And...there just might be an addition to the family on the horizon, but my lips are sealed. - ROXY BLOOMDahlin' things can change in the blink of an eye. Even in an idyllic tourist destination like Honey Springs.A string of purse snatchings along the boardwalk has left one victim dead.locals, Loretta Bebe and Maxine Bloom, have joined forces to make Sheriff Shepard and the Mayor accountable for the crimes. After all, they too were victims.Dedicated to her community and the safety of her customers, super sleuth Roxy Bloom is determined to track down this ruthless purse snatcher before someone else is bumped off. Book 12-Cappuccino Criminal: In the quaint town of Honey Springs, the Bean Hive Coffee Shop is the heart and soul of the community, and its vivacious owner, Roxy Bloom, is always ready to serve up a steaming cup of java with a side of gossip. But when a brewing storm of real estate treachery ends with the cold-blooded murder of a local agent, Roxy finds herself in the thick of a frothy whodunit that's anything but decaffeinated.The victim, a hotshot real estate agent, had been spearheading a massive development project that went sour after an intrepid environmentalist unearthed a reason for the town to put the kibosh on the plan. Now, with the town's picturesque charm drawing tourists in droves, Roxy must grind through a list of suspects as long as a coffee bean's journey from farm to cup.From double-shot deceptions to espresso intrigues, Roxy's quest to unmask the Cappuccino Criminal will plunge her deep into the dark heart of Buzz Springs' seedy underbelly. As she sifts through a muddy mixture of secrets, lies, and steamed milk, Roxy will have to rely on her wit, intuition, and the help of her loyal friends to solve the mystery before it boils over and scalds them all.In this steamy, cozy mystery with a frothy blend of suspense and humor, the stakes have never been higher-or the coffee stronger. It's time for Roxy Bloom to pull the perfect shot and catch the Cappuccino Criminal before their next bitter brew leaves someone else in the grinder. So, curl up with a cup of your favorite beverage, and join Roxy in this un-put-downable tale of murder, mystery, and macchiatos.

Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery is a series about small town gossip, family, friends, and putting differences aside when troubles brews.Do you love to read about family and friendships?Do you enjoy holidays, festivals, and celebrations?This series has all of that and more along with twisty turn mysteries that will have you rooting for the entire town of Honey Springs. Holiday Roast MortemFresh off the Christmas Pawrade and Central Park tree lightening, Honey Springs is buzzing with the excitement of the season.Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane are hosting the ultimate Christmas Day Diner for all of their friends and family at The Bean Hive. Roxy has been so busy with her Jingle Bells Lattes and planning the party that Patrick whisks her off for a romantic dinner at the Watershed for some alone time.Their dinner turns out to be a headache. They were seated next to Ryan and Yvonne Moore, who fought the entire time.After dinner, Roxy and Patrick see the couple drive off the road into Lake Honey Springs, Patrick dives into the frigid lake to save the couple only to find Ryan was already dead.After a preliminary autopsy, Ryan Moore's death was not an accident, leaving Yvonne Moore the number one suspect.When Yvonne asks Roxy Bloom to help her figure out who killed her husband, Roxy jumps at the chance to put her Jingle Bell Lattes and holiday planning aside to help out a friend.One problem, Roxy starts to wonder if Yvonne is really the killer and using Roxy to get away with murder after Kirk, Roxy's ex-husband and defending lawyer for the deceased Ryan Moore, lets her know a big secret that would change the entire investigation.Dead To The Last DropMaxine Bloom has always wanted to try her hand at acting and when Loretta Bebe is desperate for someone to fill a role in the local play she's directing for the Honey Springs Theater Company, she asks Maxi to fill in and Roxy knows Aunt Maxi's head will grow like the gossip.Aunt Maxi leaps at the chance for big theatrical debut in the charming play.When the producer of the play turns up dead the play comes to a complete halt until Sheriff Spencer Shepard lets Loretta reopen after the crime scene is fully swept.In the meantime rumors are swirling like the snowflakes in Honey Springs and Roxy finds that she just can't stop from hearing the gossip and trying to figure out who killed the amateur actress..after all the show must go on! Frothy Foul PlayHoney Springs, Kentucky is abuzz with the opening of a new holistic health spa. There are all sorts of outsiders in town to visit and participate in the opening. A reviewer from a famous magazine is there, but he has the bad habit of writing scathing reviews of everywhere he visits.Could this be trouble for the grand opening?Add to the mix Loretta Bebe (the town socialite) wants her granddaughter, Birdie, to work for Roxy, so what if she has a bad reputation that's a mile long?Things get a little frothy after the famous magazine reviewer turns up dead and the weapon is found on Birdie.Do you think Loretta is going to let anyone but Roxy Bloom use her lawyering skills to solve the murder?You're darn-tootin' she aint!Grab your coffee and hold on to your hat, this southern mystery is full of red-herrings with all sorts of snorts that'll having you wanting to stay for bit longer at the Bean Hive!

Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery is a series about small town gossip, family, friends, and putting differences aside when troubles brews.Do you love to read about family and friendships?Do you enjoy holidays, festivals, and celebrations?What about when life isn't always rosy?This series has all of that and more along with twisty turn mysteries that will have you rooting for the entire town of Honey Springs. Cold Blooded Brew: Book 4 Meet Roxanne Bloom, ex-lawyer and who likes to be called Roxy by her close friends. She's the owner and operator of The Bean Hive coffee shop in Honey Springs. Kentucky. But when a dead body is dumped on her doorstep like a sack of coffee beans, the cozy coffee shop becomes an all-out crime scene and everyone in the small town is hankering for some good gossip. Sheriff Spencer warns her to be careful because everyone is a suspect. Roxy's snooping lawyer skills are on alert and she can't help but brew up a few clues to help find the cold blooded killer Decaffeinated Scandal Book 5 Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffeehouse where the coffee is as hot as the gossip. Maybe the killer drank decaffeinated. Coffeehouse owner turned amateur sleuth Roxy Bloom is serving up all the fall coffees tourists love at the Neewollah Festival, where all the proceeds are going to save the Bee Farm from a major resort development. When Camey Montgomery, owner of the Cocoon Inn-Honey Springs only Inn, is seen fighting with the development owner and he shows up dead in the Inn, she's named the number one suspect. Roxy must put her sleuthing kills to work not only to prove Camey didn't kill anyone, but calm all the jittery citizens in Honey Springs by bringing the killer to justice. A Killer Latte Book 6 Light, camera, lattes! A film production crew is wrapping up a major movie filming in Honey Springs, Kentucky. Everyone is excited. The production crew has brought the bright lights to the tourist town and The Bean Hive has been supplying the production crew with unlimited treats and coffee. When film actress Daisy Lemon comes in for a taste of the Star Studded Latte being served at the Bean Hive, Roxy Bloom is excited to serve her one. It would be good for promotion for Roxy to get a photo of the famous actress drinking her creation, only Roxy is witness to Daisy's kidnapping. The Star Studded Latte is now know as the Kidnap Latte, bringing national attention to the Bean Hive, attention that's not necessarily welcome. With production on hold and Stephen Lemon, Daisy's husband, as the number one suspect, Roxy puts back on her law hat to help Stephen not only clear his name, but find Daisy before Honey Springs is no longer known for the cute, southern, lake tourist town due to the sudden spotlight on the cozy town.

Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery is a series about small town gossip, family, friends, and putting differences aside when troubles brews.Do you love to read about family and friendships?Do you enjoy holidays, festivals, and celebrations?What about when life isn't always rosy?This series has all of that and more along with twisty turn mysteries that will have you rooting for the entire town of Honey Springs. REVIEWS: FRESHEST voice in the cozy mystery genre! Books and Co. Another fun, entertaining, crazy, cozy from Tonya Kappes. If you are not smiling and laughing when you are reading this story there is something wrong...Southern charm, small town gossip, unique characters and a quality mystery you can stick your teeth into. Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book Tonya Kappes includes the right amount of police procedure, a little romance, and a lot of gossip to create a great mystery. Cozy Up With KathyKEEP READING Y'ALL!!! Or if you need more time to decide. . . check out the website for the series: Tonyakappes.com SCENE OF THE GRIND Scene of the Grind is the first in USA TODAY bestselling author Tonya Kappes' new A Killer Coffee Mystery Series. The series takes place in the cozy southern fictional tourist town of Honey Springs, Kentucky. Roxanne Bloom (her friends, though few call her Roxie) quit her job as a lawyer, divorced her cheating husband, and moved to the quaint town of Honey Springs, Kentucky where she'd spent many of her teenage summers visiting her eccentric and fun-loving Aunt Maxi. Roxy follows her dream and opens The Bean Hive, Honey Springs first coffee house on the town's newly revitalized boardwalk. that opens just in time for Honey Springs annual Honey Festival. Roxy's life couldn't be better. Business was booming, she's reconnected with special people from her past, including her first teenage love, and visits The Crooked Cat book store, which is still her favorite shop in Honey Springs. One problem, Aunt Maxi and Alexis Roarke, owner of Crooked Cat, aren't on the best of terms. Alexis leases the book store's building from Aunt Maxi and the rent is going up. Roxy takes Alexis a fresh cup of coffee from The Bean Hive and a tasty pastry as a peace offering between the two women, but discovers the beloved book store owner murdered and Aunt Maxi is the number one suspect. Gossip in Honey Springs is as hot at the coffee served at the Bean Hive and Roxy has to uncover who is behind the murder not only to save her shop, her aunt, but her life. MOCHA AND MURDER Roxy becomes entangled in another murder as she puts her sleuthing skills to work in order to prove that Louise Carlton didn't kill Fred Hill over a pet adoption gone wrong. After all, if Louise goes to jail, who is going to find all the animals at Pet Palace a home. FRESHLY GROUND MURDER The holidays have arrived, and nothing is going to steal the joy of Roxanne Bloom's first Christmas in Honey Springs. The town's annual Christmas in the Park is underway and includes a Christmas Pawrade that'll help the furry residents at Pet Palace get a home for Christmas. It's not the four-legged creatures that steal the show, it's the pair of legs sticking out from the Christmas tree lighting ceremony that has all the town talking. The suspects are piling up faster than the falling snow, while a murderer is on the loose. Roxy can't let this ruin her first Christmas in Honey Springs and soon realizes it's the ghosts of Christmas past that holds the real clues. But can she get this mystery solved in time for the holidays? Includes Holiday Recipes from The Bean Hive!

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE USA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns. Welcome to Normal where nothing is normal.In the heart of the charming town of Normal, Kentucky, Mae West has patiently awaited her wedding day to Hank Sharp. Friends and family gather, the crisp autumn air carries the scent of fallen leaves, and laughter dances through the warm Southern breeze. Everything is set for a picture-perfect day, a celebration of love in a town nestled by the serene Daniel Boone National Forest.But in the South, they say, "Mishaps at weddings are like the rain in April-unexpected but not unusual." Just as Mae is about to say her vows, a bolt of lightning struck. The news hit like a tornado-literally-a young girl had been murdered, and a tornado has torn through the town, turning everything upside down, including the carefully laid wedding plans. In a town where mysteries were as common as fireflies on an autumn night, Mae West and the Laundry Club ladies venture where others fear to tread, unearthing long-buried secrets and confronting a darkness that threatened to shatter the tranquility of their beloved Normal. Another question is on everyone minds, will Mae and Hank finally tie the knot?

If y'all love holidays, small towns, undying relationships, southern food, animals, and a smidgen of homicide, THIS cozy mystery series is for you. CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES When amateur sleuth and town journalist, Violet Rhinehammer, stumbles upon a dead body during the Hip Hop Hurray Easter Festival, she knows she has to get to the bottom of things. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that one of the bunnies auditioning for the top spot was seen running away from the scene of the crime. With the added pressure of keeping her identity as the town's Merry Maker a secret, Violet must work quickly to uncover clues and find the killer before they strike again. But the investigation takes a delicious turn after some clues turn up at bake-off competition. Could one of the baking contestants have motive to commit murder over a prize-winning dessert? Is this a case of chocolate bunny betrayal, or is there something even darker at play? Violet encounters a cast of colorful characters, including rival bunnies competing for the top spot, a demanding Easter Bunny, and a group of mischievous bakers vying for the top baker spot. With twists and turns at every corner, Violet must use all of her skills and wit to solve the case before the killer hops away.

If y'all love holidays, small towns, undying relationships, southern food, animals, and a smidgen of homicide, THIS cozy mystery series is for you. CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES It's spooky season in Holiday Junction and Halloweenie Festival is a hauntingly great time. Holiday Junction really knows how to throw holiday festivals, and it goes all out for Halloween. The weeklong celebration includes a ghost walk of haunting tales, a hay ride, carnival games, pumpkin carvings and costume party. Violet Rhinehammer has the perfect assignment-represent the Junction Journal by attending all the fun festive activities and reporting on them. When Violet reluctantly goes on the ghost walk, she realizes the body that fell out of the fake casket is a real one and not a prop. She knows trouble is brewing. She puts on a sleuthing costume after someone she loves becomes Chief Strickland's number one suspect in order to catch the real monster.

Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffee Shop where the coffee and gossip is hot! Get ready for a hauntingly delightful addition to the Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery series! Roxanne Bloom, the tenacious owner of the Bean Hive Coffeehouse, finds herself in the midst of a Halloween mystery that will keep cozy mystery lovers on the edge of their seats. As the leaves turn crimson and the autumn air grows crisp, Honey Springs embraces the Halloween spirit. Eleanor Blackthorn, the passionate historian, secures approval to add a long-abandoned mansion to the historic registry. To raise funds for its restoration, she plans an intriguing corn maze and ghost tour, partnering with an eccentric and renowned magician. But when the magician's lifeless body is discovered in the mansion the captivating mystery unfolds. Enter Roxanne Bloom, armed with her wit and determination, as she unravels a web of secrets within the chilling Halloween backdrop.With each twist and turn, Roxanne dives deeper into the eccentric lives of Honey Springs' residents, guided by the enthusiastic ghost hunter who inadvertently stumbled upon the chilling crime scene.Will Roxanne expose the killer's wicked plot before Halloween's moon sets, or will the secrets of the haunted mansion remain forever shrouded in darkness? "Macchiato Murder" is a spellbinding addition to the Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery series, blending Halloween thrills, a touch of the supernatural, and a tantalizing whodunit that will have cozy mystery fans bewitched until the final page. Don't miss this spine-tingling journey through a corn maze of secrets and suspense!

"Shucks, y'all! Sheriff Kenni Lowry is back and her life's as twisted as a snake with a bellyache. A marriage proposal from the dashing Finn Vincent could mean a 'happily ever after, ' but it also risks sending her ghostly Poppa to the great beyond for good. Can she reckon with love while keeping her spectral sidekick?Just when you think Kenni's plate is full, a murdered John Doe is discovered on the train tracks. Poisoned and unknown, this mystery man's arrival stirs up a hornet's nest in the heart of Cottonwood.In 'Heavens to Bribery, ' dig into a hearty helping of Southern charm, ghostly companionship, and a murder mystery as thick as Kentucky gravy. Strap in for a tale that's more gripping than a bull rider at the rodeo, as Kenni races to uncover the truth behind this deadly puzzle.

Welcome to Normal, where NOTHING is normal."Questions, Quarrels, & Quandary: A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series Book 32" invites you back to the heart of Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest. The Cowgirl Campers, an all-women's vintage camping club, roll into the Happy Trails Campground with their quaint campers, ready to indulge in the annual 127 yard sale and antique treasure hunting. But amidst the cozy camaraderie, a chilling event shatters the tranquility.Local woman Etta Hardgrove, a consignor at the Tough Nickel thrift shop, catches the eye of a Cowgirl Camper with her distinctive jewelry. But when Etta is found dead, the Campers swiftly become suspects, mired in a town teeming with those who harbored ill-will against Etta. The mystery deepens, and no one can be trusted.Meanwhile, campground owner Mae and her partner Hank have their hands full. Hank is preoccupied with a missing teenager's case while Mae is entangled in wedding plans and premarital counseling that she's not particularly invested in, much to the dismay of her friend Mary Elizabeth.As whispers of suspicion turn towards the nomadic Cowgirl Campers, Mae, Dottie, and the intrepid Laundry Club Ladies embark on a mission to unravel the truth behind Etta's untimely death. They dig deep into Etta's past and scrutinize the traveling campers, all to ensure the safety of their beloved Normal, Kentucky.From yard sales to murder trails, "Questions, Quarrels, & Quandary" delivers a captivating blend of cozy camaraderie, nuptial nuances, and mystery that will keep you guessing till the last page.

Brassy, sassy southern babe Laurel London is back! Once again, the entire Laurel London crew is in action, including Trixie Turner, and trying to figure out who is the mastermind behind the Glitz and Glam casino heist. The heist king blackmails Laurel into believing Laurel's long time best friend, Derek Smitherman, will be on the other end of the vigilante gun if she doesn't help in stealing the money using her history of petty crime. Cursed with a disastrous new task of putting her amateur sleuth skills to work and an increasing sense that it's really time to get a new job, Laurel spirals and tumbles through CHECKERED THIEF with all the wisecracks and pace her fans have come to expect.

Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffeehouse where the coffee is as hot as the gossip!"Fabulous fun and fantastic fried food! Kappes nails small town mystery with another must-read hit. Don't miss this one!"- Darynda Jones, New York Times Bestselling Author of Eighth Grave After DarkThe holidays have arrived, and nothing is going to steal the joy of Roxanne Bloom's first Christmas in Honey Springs.The town's annual Christmas in the Park is underway and includes a Christmas Pawrade that'll help the furry residents at Pet Palace get a home for Christmas. It's not the four-legged creatures that steal the show, it's the pair of legs sticking out from the Christmas tree lighting ceremony that has all the town talking. The suspects are piling up faster than the falling snow, while a murderer is on the loose. Roxy can't let this ruin her first Christmas in Honey Springs and soon realizes it's the ghosts of Christmas past that holds the real clues. But can she get this mystery solved in time for the holidays? Includes Holiday Recipes from The Bean Hive!

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE USA Today Bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family and life in small southern towns. Welcome to Normal where nothing is normal! As we say in the south beauty is only skin deep but ugly...now that runs straight to the bone.When Miss Daniel Boone Days is murdered and our good friend Helen Pyle, owner of Cute-icles beauty salon is standing over our beauty queen with a gun, lets just say Helen didn't giddy up on out of there.Nope. She was hauled down to the sheriff's department and booked for murder.Ranger Tucker Pyle is taken off the case because let's just say he knows his Aunt Helen didn't do it, but who better to snoop around to help him out? Yep! You guessed it! The Laundry Club Ladies and Mae West once again find themselves with their sleuthing notebook in hand and get all gussied up to find out just who is behind the murder. After all everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, a small town in the Daniel Boone National Forest and Happy Trails Campground, where the annual Christmas activities are in full swing. But behind the twinkling lights and festive cheer lies a sinister secret. When a local delivery driver is found murdered in Seymore's Candy Cane Factory, suspicion quickly falls on the eccentric cast of characters who call Normal home. From the grumpy old man who own's the candy cane factory, to the bubbly town fiddle player, Otis Gullett, who is secretly in a rendezvous with the factory owner's wife. No one is above suspicion. As the investigation heats up, the town's residents begin to turn on each other, and the killer's true identity becomes more and more elusive. As the body count rises, Mae West and the Laundry Club Ladies must race against the clock to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. With a southern twist and plenty of red herrings, Gifts, Glamping, & Glocks is a holiday thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

.Bubble... Bubble...The quaint and magical shops in the cozy but unusual little town of Whispering Falls, Kentucky have been booming with business, with the exception of A Charming Cure. A mortal is selling homemade oils and making unfounded promises, undercutting June's prices. Cures and trouble...When the mortal is found, and spiritualist Leah LeRoy is Sheriff Oscar Park's number one suspect, Leah begs June to break the number one by-law: No spiritualist is able to read one another. Hesitant and not wanting to go against her Oscar, June does use her gift and uncovers that no matter what the evidence says, Leah didn't kill the mortal. Magic stirs...What's a witch to do? June can't ignore her friend's plea to help her. June digs deeper into Leah's life and discovers more reasons why Leah had motive to kill the mortal than not. And troubles double...As if June didn't have enough on her plate, her Great Aunt Helena has a job proposition. Hidden Hall A Spiritualist University has a teaching position in their Intuition School and June is the perfect candidate. The job has June's cauldron bubbling. The only catch is that she'll have to leave Whispering Falls for the semester. Will June be able to meet the deadline of a killer before they strike again and the deadline of making a decision about the teaching job before she becomes the next victim?

Bubble. . .Bubble. . . Whispering Falls' resident potion maker, June Heal, is the first witch in the magical village to make a big money deal with the Head To Toe Works, a national chain specializing in spa and natural products. Cures and Trouble. . . June is going to need to use her own stress relief potion she made especially for Head To Toe Works after she discovers the dead body of Burt Rossen, the co-owner of Head To Toe Works, on the belt of the assembly line of her stress free lotion product. Magic Stirs. . . A new baby is born in Whispering Falls and giving Oscar Park, June's fiancé and Whispering Falls' sheriff, the itch to get a wedding date set and gives June an ultimatum. And Trouble Doubles. . . June is forced to use her witchy ways to figure out who stole her secret potion after it turns up missing. Rumors are flying around like broomsticks that June is a witch and used a spell to murder Mr. Rossen. Someone wants her out of Head To Toe Works, but who? Will the killer get to June before she can walk down the aisle?

Welcome to Sugar Creek Gap. It's a lovely small town. Small towns have their advantages, everyone is together to celebrate the good times and rallies together to comfort during the bad times. It also has its disadvantages, Everyone knows everyone and it's a hotbed of gossip. Bernadette gets into an argument with a cantankerous patron of her her delivery route. When he winds up dead, Bernadette is the primary suspect, since she brought him biscuits as a peace offering! With the assistance of her BFF Iris and her neighbor Revonda Gail, she works on clearing her name so she can have more time to spend with her family.

CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES! Holiday Cozy Mystery Series is a spin-off of Tonya Kappes's popular A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series! You do not want to miss Violet Rhinehammer's journey and some appearances from our beloved Laundry Club Ladies and favorite characters from A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery crossover series! Smiling eyes aren't shining upon Violet Rhinehammer! Violet Rhinehammer finally got the big break she's been waiting for. She got the interview of a lifetime and it is only a plane ride away. Things take a twisty turn after Violet discovers a dead body in the airplane's bathroom. With a forced emergency landing she finds herself stranded in the tiny seaside mountain town of Holiday Junction. Holiday Junction loves all things holiday and currently the town is painted green for their annual Shamrock Festival. Unfortunately the NTSB has grounded any flights in or out of Holiday Junction until the crime scene is wrapped up, leaving Violet scrambling to get to her interview. Violet takes on the investigation and enlists the help of some of the locals, new friends, and a cute security guard to help her solve the mystery. Join Violet, Cherise, Rhett, and a lineup of new as well as familiar characters from A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series, as they try to catch a killer and get Violet to her dream job.

Sweet as honey, soured by murder! Everyone in Cottonwood loves the new bakery, Sweet Shop. Until a Cottonwood resident is found dead with a half-eaten donut in her hand. Sheriff Kenni Lowry has her hands full. With a new murder in town and a new deputy to train, she's not sure if she's ever gonna get this booger solved. Sheriff Elmer Sims comes to the rescue, stepping up as Kenni's ghost deputy. As the ex-dead-now-ghost deputy and Kenni's Poppa, there's clues beyond the sprinkles in the donut that only he can see. Add to Kenni's stress, Finn Vincent's, Kenni's hunky boyfriend and new sheriff of Clay's Ferry, parents have come to town to meet Kenni and her parents. And Kenni's mama ain't too happy. As they say in the South, nobody's happy if mama ain't happy. With Poppa's keen insight and Kenni's determination, Kenni focuses all her attention on bringing the killer to justice before the yeast rises and another dead body turns up.

"Romance, a lovable bunch of eccentrics, and a collection of recipes with murder most foul."--Kirkus"Scrumptious... Fans of culinary cozies will have fun."--Publishers Weekly"A sweet Southern mystery with a delightful plot and quirky characters who quickly make you feel at home."--San Francisco Book Review"Romance, a lovable bunch of eccentrics, and a collection of recipes with murder most foul."--Kirkus"Scrumptious... Fans of culinary cozies will have fun."--Publishers Weekly"A sweet Southern mystery with a delightful plot and quirky characters who quickly make you feel at home."--San Francisco Book Review Bernadette Butler has a penchant for solving murders while keeping her ear low to the ground listening to gossip while on her mail carrier route. Bernie tries to deliver a return to sender package and a certified letter to a local man and finds him dead.When the death turns up suspicious, Bernie uses her amateur sleuthing skills along with the gossipy help of the Front Porch Ladies to cross reference who exactly in their small southern town stamped out the victim.

Welcome to Honey Springs where the gossip flows as freely as the coffee. and The Bean Hive Coffee shop was usually the magnet to where it all occurred.Honey Springs, Kentucky is abuzz with the opening of a new holistic health spa. There are all sorts of outsiders in town to visit and participate in the opening. A reviewer from a famous magazine is there, but he has the bad habit of writing scathing reviews of everywhere he visits.Could this be trouble for the grand opening?Add to the mix Loretta Bebe (the town socialite) wants her granddaughter, Birdie, to work for Roxy, so what if she has a bad reputation that's a mile long?Things get a little frothy after the famous magazine reviewer turns up dead and the weapon is found on Birdie.Do you think Loretta is going to let anyone but Roxy Bloom use her lawyering skills to solve the murder?You're darn-tootin' she aint!Grab your coffee and hold on to your hat, this southern mystery is full of red-herrings with all sorts of snorts that'll having you wanting to stay for bit longer at the Bean Hive!

Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffeehouse where the coffee and gossip are HOT! Sure, Honey Springs, Kentucky is a destination for summer time visitors but our annual Christmas Festival, which includes a PAW-rade (mmhmmm for furry friends) is giving the summer tourist season a run for its money quickly becoming a tourist favorite! Aunt Maxi is hosting a progressive supper for the community to raise funds for Pet Palace, our local SPCA. You'd think it would be GREAT for the tourists and it is but when Aunt Maxi literally has a hissy fit with a tail on it after she finds out Loretta Bebe's involvement...things turn south. A dead body appears during the appetizers, Aunt Maxi and Loretta are suspects, and it's all she wrote from there. Lordy bee...let's hope this things wrapped up in a nice little package with a bow on top so Santa doesn't have to make a stop at the local jail!