Bøger af Wendy Meadows

Will the Knight sisters solve a murder and prove the innocence of an old man, and reveal the secret histories that have brought these shadows down on their beautiful autumn day?Rita and Rhonda Knight set out to enjoy the annual Clovedale Falls Pumpkin Festival. They arrive at the local fairgrounds on a crisp autumn morning full of excitement. With their purses full of money and the morning ahead of them, what could possibly go wrong? Only murder.When Sheriff Bluestone shows up at the festival and tells Rita and Rhonda that a murder had taken place at the remote Clovedale Falls Retirement Home mansion, a dark cloud rolls over the fun morning. Suddenly, the smell of pumpkin pies, funnel cakes, and apple cider is replaced by the foul stench of crime, involving uncaring kitchen staff and suspicious nurses...and one innocent old man who can barely remember his own name. Together, Rhonda and Rita dive into a mystery that takes them into a mansion filled with secrets and heartbreaking truths as they track down a killer lurking in the shadows.Will the Knight sisters solve a murder and prove the innocence of an old man, and reveal the secret histories that have brought these shadows down on their beautiful autumn day? Or will they fall victim to a hideous crime and never be remembered again?This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.

It's a murder case that cuts just a little too close to home for Nikki, an amateur sleuth, in the latest crime to hit her not-so-quiet cozy town! Nikki Bates's time in picturesque Maple Hills, Vermont has been far from the postcard scene she first imagined. While her chocolate shop is doing well, her personal life has hit a few snags... and bodies... along the way. Between exposing corrupt officials, unmasking the Mafia and solving more than a few murders, Nikki has made some friends and earned many enemies.Now, an old vendetta from her days in Atlanta has reared its head and followed her north, finding her nestled amongst the trees and chocolate, surrounded by gossip, intrigue and people that want Nikki out of town. When a woman with close ties to her newest ward is found murdered, Nikki must race to connect the clues, solve the case and salvage her reputation.Yet the wheels of vengeance are turning and this is one time Nikki may lose everything, including her life...This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Read all the Maple Hills cozy mysteries: 1. Raspberry Truffle Murder2. Peppermint Chocolate Murder3. Blueberry Truffle Murder4. Sea Salt Caramel Murder5. Georgia Peach Truffle Murder6. Gold Flake Chocolate Murder7. Coconut Chocolate Murder8. Turkey Truffle Murder9. Christmas Chocolate Murder10. Chocolate Heart Murder11. Bear Truffle Murder

Will Momma Peach become lost in the whispering halls of a cursed manor? Or will she manage, with the help of Michelle and Sam, to capture a series of killers who all want one thing: money?All Momma Peach wants to do is bake her some peach pies. Yes sir and yes ma'am. But when a mysterious woman shows up asking for her help, Momma Peach knows that her hope of baking peach pies has come to an end. Traveling to a remote North Georgia manor located deep in the mountains, she, Michelle, and Sam become trapped in a deadly mystery filled with a whole bunch of "Unseen People" that are determined to either kill her or drive her insane.To make matters worse, the mysterious woman who asked for Momma Peach's help is the daughter of an eccentric man whom Momma Peach despises. Then, to add fuel to the fire, the man falls in love with Momma Peach and begs her to marry him. But Momma Peach doesn't have time to fool around with some turkey. No sir and no ma'am. She has a mystery to solve and killers to catch-a whole bunch of killers, in fact, who trap her in the spooky manor with no way out.This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Read all the Sweet Peach Bakery cozy mysteries: 1. A Dash of Peach2. A Peachy Mess3. Peachy Criminals4. A Peachy Case5. Peachy Villains6. A Peachy Plan7. Not So Peachy Day8. What a Peachy Night9. Not Peachy, Mate10. Out of Peach11. Cursed Peaches

In the small town of Chester Falls, things have gotten a little too quiet around there, lately. Except for everyone's favorite radio show, Chester Radio TODAY!, hosted by the abrupt and decadent Lilac Charleston. One day, Lilac unexpectedly breezes into Olivia Cloud's Bloc-A-Choc Shoppe, nearly demanding a hundred of Olivia's delicious treats for an industry event she's hosting. Shockingly, the day of the big event, darling Lilac turns up dead. As in the last murder case, suspects begin lining up in Chester Falls: Van 'The Man' Washington, Lilac's biggest on air rival; Violet, her younger sister, a former model who's fallen on hard times; and Hank Abbott, the radio host's former accountant-and former husband. Olivia and intrepid investigator Jake Morgan set out to solve the case-only to be stopped dead in their tracks, by the pushy and somewhat inept Detective Keane. But nothing will stop Jake and Olivia from discovering the truth, about Lilac's murder, the suspects and their true unrequited feelings for one another. In any case, the truth will set everyone free.

An amateur sleuth, a handsome detective, and a dead body found in their cozy town... Can Nikki and Hawk solve this mysterious murder?From the moment Nikki first made Maple Hills, Vermont, her home, she has had a dark and dangerous cloud follow her. First she discovered a web of underground Mafia members and now there is a dead body at The Lodge - a dead body that just happens to hail from her own home town of Atlanta. As the newest, and arguably the nosiest, neighbor in the area, she knows all eyes will soon turn her way and tongues will start to wag.Nikki has no choice but to garner her new friends and put her extensive experience as a big city reporter to use, playing a modern day Nancy Drew against a backdrop of gorgeous hills and the Canadian border. Along with her pseudo partner and maybe love interest, Hawk, a local cop who just happens to be the Chief's son, the duo must unravel a mystery that gets more complex by the minute - all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a murderer with murky, yet dire, motives.And to think... all Nikki really wanted to do when she moved to the quaint town was make chocolates...This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Read all the Maple Hills cozy mysteries: 1. Raspberry Truffle Murder2. Peppermint Chocolate Murder3. Blueberry Truffle Murder4. Sea Salt Caramel Murder5. Georgia Peach Truffle Murder6. Gold Flake Chocolate Murder7. Coconut Chocolate Murder8. Turkey Truffle Murder9. Christmas Chocolate Murder10. Chocolate Heart Murder11. Bear Truffle Murder

Chocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. No pain, no gain. Tell that to Joe Kristin, one of successful and hard-nosed fitness trainer, Tina Hobb's, most difficult clients. Tina may believe she's doing it for Joe's own good. So, why was she murdered, just hours after their grueling training session? Intrepid investigator Olivia Cloud on the case! But, this one could prove quite a doozie for her. Many factors are already clouding the case for Olivia. A slew of odd suspects, a brand new lead detective, more robust business at the chocolate shop, not to mention some very weird vibes from her beau (or not beau), Jake Morgan, are all tearing poor Olivia asunder, as she moves to get to the bottom of this strange murder mystery. If Olivia (and Jake) aren't careful in this case, it could be all pain and no gain whatsoever for them both.

Chocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.A new shop. A new neighborhood. And, a brand new mystery. I n the quiet little town of Chester, Olivia Cloud, the proud proprietress of the Block-A-Choc Shoppe chocolaterie and bakery, delights in providing her customers with glorious, as well as delicious confections. Couple that with warm and fuzzy affections offered by the neighboring Cuddle Clinic, run and owned by Olivia's dear friend, Jana Jujube.Then, the unthinkable happens....Poor Jana is brutally attacked and left in a coma. Shocked and devastated, Chester goes into a fervor over the horrible crime, and Olivia sets out to find the perpetrator. But, that may not be as easy as it seems.Coupled with an inexperienced investigative partner Alvira, her shoppe's assistant, Olivia initially coasts through the case, until the ladies stumble upon their first roadblock-Jessica Jujube, Jana's often difficult and yet, mysterious sister.Only a determined baker, her plucky assistant, a love struck gentleman and a host of other loveable and affable citizens can get justice for sweet Jana-by hook, crook and with plenty of cuddles.

Chocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. In Chester Falls, all's well in life, love and chocolate, until another one bites the dust. Secret super sleuths and Chester's hottest new lovebirds, Olivia Cloud and Detective Jake Morgan, find themselves smack in the middle of yet another murder mystery. But this one hits far too close to home-for Jake.
After Jake's dear great aunt, Gracie, who was one of Chester's wealthiest denizens, passes on one night, his younger sister, Lacy, their cousin Kieran and his wife and mysterious friend, all fly in for the memorial service-and to settle Gracie's sizeable estate without conflict. That doesn't exactly go according to plan, when Kieran suddenly turns up dead. As always, it's up to Olivia and Jake to crack the case. That is, if they can keep from stepping on the toes of the inept, clueless and pushy Detective Keane. But, as the two stay on the case, more suspects begin to pile up, their new romance heats up and poor Lacy is named a prime suspect in Kieran's murder. This time around, things aren't what they seem when it comes to cases, kisses or kin.

Chocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.Hazelnut pralines, coffee crèmes, strawberry mousse delights and chocolate drops - little bits of heaven that Olivia makes at the Block-a-Choc Shoppe; scrumptious. Could anything ever dampen these yummy treats? Maybe one thing. Murder... When Lizzy Couture, a less than liked member of the community, is found murdered, Olivia is a suspect. After one of her chocolate drops, with just a dash of arsenic was found to be what killed Lizzy, Olivia knows she must get to the bottom of this. Olivia is not a killer! Olivia teams up with a P.I. for help, and on the way, they realise just how many people disliked Lizzy and were capable of killing her. Will they ever find the murderer? Will Olivia remain wrongfully accused? You'll be guessing until the very, very end...

An amateur sleuth, a handsome detective, and a murder. Cozy up for the night with this mystery. Taking a break from the recent murders and intrigues that have plagued Maple Hills, Vermont, Nikki and Detective Hawke take advantage of a generous offer and set sail on the Open Sea Queen. The cruise ship appears ancient and ready to sink, far away from the modern and spacious liner they were promised. Yet with eager hearts the duo, along with their friends, Lidia and her husband, board the aged ship, headed towards Alaskan waters and vistas that will ease their current burdens.Though the old cruise ship may appear decrepit on the outside, inside it proves itself with Titanic like splendor; Lustrous wooden walls, a picturesque lobby, old fashioned lamps and fireplaces in each room - it is everything they could hope for, and more. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow Nikki like a dark cloud of misfortune. When the Captain is murdered, it is up to the ready sleuths to get to the bottom of the mystery... before the storm barreling down their tail reaches them, and before the murderer can strike again.This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Read all the Maple Hills cozy mysteries: 1. Raspberry Truffle Murder2. Peppermint Chocolate Murder3. Blueberry Truffle Murder4. Sea Salt Caramel Murder5. Georgia Peach Truffle Murder6. Gold Flake Chocolate Murder7. Coconut Chocolate Murder8. Turkey Truffle Murder9. Christmas Chocolate Murder10. Chocolate Heart Murder11. Bear Truffle Murder

Mary Holland is organizing a talent show to raise money for wounded soldiers. She manages to book a well-known actor to headline it. But when the actor ends up dead in her town, a dangerous mystery begins, thrusting Mary into a case that takes her to Los Angeles after a tornado tears through her town. When Mary arrives in LA, she becomes trapped between the past and present, caught in a horrible chase that takes her down a very dark path.Will Mary Holland find the killer before the killer traps her in a clever web?

Chocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.Olivia Cloud just can't help herself. Where there is a mystery, she is there to try and solve it. This time the mystery involves the death of Jason Horn, her son Sebastian's friend. With her son being the prime suspect, Olivia must piece together the clues and find the real killer. With her friend Jake and the 'A's, ' Olivia is in a race against the clock. Can she find the killer before Sebastian is arrested

Nether Edge Cozy Mysteries can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. I​n the Nether Edge part of town, a fabulous fundraiser is planned for Bella Donnington, a beautiful yet ailing young woman, who's been wheelchair bound for most or all of her life. Her best friend, Cassandra, an apartment dweller above the town's Spicery shop, has actually rarely seen her at times before then. On the day of the party, a good time is had by all.... U​ntil, Bella's overbearingly protective but caring mother, Minnie, is brutally and mysteriously murdered. P​anic ensues throughout Havenholm, and soon several people are suspected for the crime, including Gwyneth, Bella's caregiver and Mr. Frowd, a reclusive author and Havenholm's de facto local "celebrity." A​t once, Cassy and Dorothy (Dot), her older and curmudgeonly outspoken investigative partner, are knee deep in clues, clashes and crushes; perhaps, nothing a quick potion or small spell couldn't handle. Besides, finding the killer could mean life or death for everyone involved.

Nether Edge Cozy Mysteries can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Cassandra Dean has written her first book, one on practical and modern magic. Too bad it should have been a murder mystery, because now she's embroiled in one. The Havenholm Weekend of Words This literary festival will bring together the small town's-and the world's-most celebrated authors: new horror writer Brian Vidor, cocky newcomer Chet Ealing, elegant yet racy erotic romance writer Jennifer Thatcher, as well as long-feuding legends Joseph F. Farmer and the always mysterious Maximilian Frowd, long time Havenholm's crotchety recluse. As the festival gets underway, Caroline Cuthbert, a very famous and somewhat difficult fantasy writer, winds up murdered in her temporary home, hours before she was to host a solo panel at the event. After a callous fan of Caroline's reveals her murder during an authors' panel, Cassy, along with Havenholm's Deputy Sheriff James Jones, are on the case and determined to find the killer. Even in the literary world, things aren't always what they seem-or what's written in plain sight.

If this town is my worst nightmare, then it must be fate, right? It's a match made in heaven-or is that hell?I used my life savings to get as far away from my hometown as possible. After getting unceremoniously booted from the coven in which I'd toiled the last seven years of my life, I had to go somewhere new, somewhere no one knows me. Now I'm here, in this suppurating ulcer of a town, with barely enough money to buy a cup of hot chocolate. It can't possibly get any worse.It can, though. Oh, yes, in my world, everything can always get worse. That's the one thing I can always count on.How could I have been so stupid not to notice bear shifters walking all over the place? Now I'm accused of murder and on the run for my life from a bloodthirsty killer out to destroy me. What did I ever do to deserve this?

Like a black cat, Nikki Bates seems to attract bad luck and trouble wherever she goes. First in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, then on to her new stomping grounds of Maple Hills, Vermont, where she makes chocolate and stumbles onto murders. But this time it is not Nikki that has found the trouble, but her partner, Detective Hawk Daily. When an ex-partner and one-time friend summons Hawk to Atlanta after being shot it reveals an intrigue with International implications. From east to west, construction happens every day in America. Buildings are thrown up, old ones are torn down and new projects are planned. On those construction sites, workers come and go, yet Nikki and Hawk discover that for the massive Dellington and Haim construction firm, many of those workers are illegal immigrants bought and sold as cheap slave labor. Tricked or coerced by men that value money more than human lives, these immigrants are trapped in a rat's maze of slavery and death...and Nikki and Hawk have walked right into the middle of it.This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Read all the Maple Hills cozy mysteries: 1. Raspberry Truffle Murder2. Peppermint Chocolate Murder3. Blueberry Truffle Murder4. Sea Salt Caramel Murder5. Georgia Peach Truffle Murder6. Gold Flake Chocolate Murder7. Coconut Chocolate Murder8. Turkey Truffle Murder9. Christmas Chocolate Murder10. Chocolate Heart Murder11. Bear Truffle Murder

Nether Edge Witch Cozy Mysteries can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.Havenholm is a small town with big dreams, good hearts and a corporate problem. The tiny hamlet has attracted the attention of developers seeking new blood and fresh real estate, something Havenholm has in abundance. As news of the incoming business leaks over the town, rumors swirl, anger stirs and a meeting is called at the Town hall. Cassandra Dean, single witch and owner of The Spicery, is no stranger to change. Few knew what to expect when she first opened shop, yet despite the complaints and questions, her business survived and is now a staple, nestled comfortably near the coffee shop and pharmacy. Progress comes to every area and Cassandra attends the meeting to discover what face this new progress will wear. Yet what should have been an informative gathering soon descends into shouts, accusations.... And murder. "A cozy witch mystery with the perfect combination of intrigue, danger and suspense."

Paradise hides the deadliest secrets... Patricia McKay's latest travel assignment is a dream come true: a tropical getaway where she can soak up the sun and interview a local businesswoman who's determined to transform the island into a world-class family vacation destination. But trouble is brewing in paradise - and when a poison dart lands Patricia's interviewee in a body bag, her trip takes a sour turn... and everybody's favorite amateur sleuth is plunged into a murky murder investigation that pushes her to the brink. After the island's only boat is stolen, Patricia finds herself stranded with a quirky cast of suspects - including a strange cowboy, a crazy cook, two lovestruck natives, a dim-witted blond on the run from a bounty hunter, and a dangerous man who isn't what he seems. With the odds stacked against her, Patricia must fight to keep her head above water as she tries to unravel a mysterious case that forces her to discard theory after theory. Can Patricia follow the killer's tracks and emerge from the jungle victorious? Or will this disastrous vacation be the last one she ever takes? Packed with thrilling twists and turns that will challenge even the most seasoned mystery reader, Tropical Tragedy is a fun and feel-good cozy mystery novel that will delight fans of puzzling who-dun-its and amateur sleuths.

An amateur sleuth with a new gift basket store, a customer found dead, and a cute police chief who helps solve the murder mystery.It was an innocent gesture to bring a little spice back to their marriage when Jessica Danver presented a handcrafted gift basket of goodies for herself and her husband, Reginald, to enjoy for date night. They have been struggling with money and regular blow-ups - except this time, one snick of a match to light a candle causes Reginald to go up in flames.Rumors circulate in the small community of Rosemary Harbor. Was it an accident, or was there more to it? Chief Preston is sent out to investigate: the first step, tracing where the gift basket was purchased.Sometimes the best cure for a broken heart is a fresh start.Hillary Sheridan is a widow who has just opened her shop with her daughter, Annabelle, to lead a normal life out of the spotlight after so many years caring for her late husband. Being questioned about a possible murder case is not a welcome she expected. It doesn't stop her curiosity, especially when the whole town is talking about it - inside and outside - of her shop.For Chief Preston, everything must be conducted by the book, but Reginald's past comes back to haunt him. He was a man who had many debts, making investments that his body couldn't insure.Debt wreaks havoc with people's hearts and minds - even to commit the unthinkable. In this cozy mystery, expect more than one blow up!This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.

Brenda Sheffield is no fan of ghosts. With Halloween rapidly approaching, Brenda puts up with her guests' fascination with the supernatural - and when her staff hatch an ingenious plan for spooky after-dark tours, she sees it as a great money-making opportunity. But after a lighthearted spot of research leads her to discover the horrifying truth about her beloved inn, her Halloween tours take a more sinister turn… and they soon end in disaster when she stumbles upon a Halloween decoration far more real than anybody wanted. Teaming up with an old historian to unravel the truth behind the newest murder in the Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, Brenda is forced to confront the dark past behind her inn. With mysterious disappearances haunting the town and no culprit in sight, can Brenda track down the killer? Or do the tales of ghosts lurking the halls have more truth to them than she likes to admit?