Bøger udgivet af Barbara Howard

"In the heart of Clover City, love is a grand affair orchestrated by matchmaker extraordinaire, Fiona Murphy. But this Valentine's Day, her twelve perfect weddings become a chilling mystery. As the Boat House restaurant transforms from a haven of romance to a crime scene, 'A Match Made in Murder' unveils a tale where love and betrayal intermingle, and uncovering the truth becomes the ultimate act of love." In the heart of the charming town of Clover City, matchmaker extraordinaire, Fiona Murphy, is renowned for orchestrating love stories that culminate in dreamy weddings. This Valentine's Day, she's outdone herself by arranging twelve weddings in a grand celebration at the upscale Boat House restaurant, where love is on the menu and bliss is in the air.As the town gathers for the grand event, excitement and anticipation fill the room. Among the attendees is Fiona's efficient and loyal assistant, eager to ensure everything runs smoothly. There's also an unexpected guest-Fiona's charismatic yet enigmatic ex-husband, whose presence adds a layer of complexity to the festivities.However, as the festivities kick off, a hushed realization sweeps through the gathering-someone is conspicuously absent. The joyous occasion takes a dark turn when a lifeless body is discovered, casting a shadow over the day meant for love and celebration. Suddenly, the Boat House transforms from a haven of romance to a crime scene, and everyone present becomes a suspect.With the victim silenced forever, secrets, grudges, and long-buried emotions rise to the surface. The task of unraveling the twisted threads of this romantic tragedy falls into the hands of the local patrons, as the Boat House becomes a stage for a mystery where the appetizer is suspicion, the main course is intrigue, and the dessert is justice. Bonus: Recipes included.

Novella, cozy mystery series, college town, clean, diverse characters In the heart of a quiet college town, restaurant owner and chef, Raphael Parera, finds himself entangled in a web of deception that threatens not only his culinary career but his very life. Charmed by the enigmatic beauty of his new girlfriend, Isabella, Raphael is unaware of the darkness lurking beneath her captivating smile.As their relationship deepens, Raphael suddenly disappears without a trace, leaving his cousin, Amira Cooper, frantic with worry. Unbeknownst to Isabella, he manages to send a cryptic message through a seemingly innocent bag of groceries - a silent clue hidden within a recipe's ingredients.Desperate to save her beloved cousin, Amira embarks on a perilous journey to decipher the clues concealed within the grocery bag. Each ingredient holds a vital piece of information, pointing to Raphael's whereabouts and the sinister truth behind his disappearance.Will Amira decipher the ingredients' hidden meanings in time to rescue Raphael, or will Isabella's twisted game end in a tragedy that will forever alter their lives? Get ready to indulge in a mystery where every twist and turn will leave you craving more.Bonus: Recipes Included "In a quaint college town, Chef Raphael Parera's culinary passion turns into a perilous dance with deception and danger. A mysterious disappearance, a cryptic message in a bag of groceries, and a desperate quest for truth - discover the secret recipes of betrayal and redemption in this thrilling culinary mystery."

The Taste of RainCollege student and part-time health aide, Amira Connors, wants nothing more than to graduate and successfully launch a non-profit with her latest crush, Attorney Darius Browne. But when a nursing home patient (Claire Stewart) shares shocking details surrounding her husband's death, Amira pieces together the fractured memories and helps law enforcement identify the actual killer. But is he? Or have Claire's ramblings entangled Amira into becoming the next target? The Spice CodeMeet Raphael Parera, a restaurant owner and chef whose life takes a dark and treacherous turn when he falls for the captivating charms of Isabella. Little does he know, his newfound love is hiding a sinister secret - she's a cold-blooded murderer. Entrapped and kidnapped by Isabella, Raphael's only lifeline is a bag of groceries containing a message that holds the key to his location. Bonus: Recipes included.

"In a quaint college town, Chef Raphael Parera's culinary passion turns into a perilous dance with deception and danger. A mysterious disappearance, a cryptic message in a bag of groceries, and a desperate quest for truth - discover the secret recipes of betrayal and redemption in this thrilling culinary mystery." In the heart of a quiet college town, restaurant owner and chef, Raphael Parera, finds himself entangled in a web of deception that threatens not only his culinary career but his very life. Charmed by the enigmatic beauty of his new girlfriend, Isabella, Raphael is unaware of the darkness lurking beneath her captivating smile.As their relationship deepens, Raphael suddenly disappears without a trace, leaving his cousin, Amira Cooper, frantic with worry. Unbeknownst to Isabella, he manages to send a cryptic message through a seemingly innocent bag of groceries - a silent clue hidden within a recipe's ingredients.Desperate to save her beloved cousin, Amira embarks on a perilous journey to decipher the clues concealed within the grocery bag. Will Amira decipher the ingredients' hidden meanings in time to rescue Raphael, or will Isabella's twisted game end in a tragedy that will forever alter their lives? Get ready to indulge in a mystery where every twist and turn will leave you craving more. BONUS: Recipes Included

Novella, clean, diverse, teenager, good cop, small town Two years have passed since the end of Book Two, Charlotte's Revenge. With Traci in his corner, Milo has surmounted every challenge to become a rising star in Faucier County. His journey to success engenders hope to thousands of young people throughout the community. But when a cold case is reopened, it shatters everything he believes about himself and threatens to dismantle his relationships and his new life.

Clean, cozy, diverse, small town, novella This is a continuation of the story of Traci Simmons. Two years have passed. Her relationship with Officer Randall Wells unfolds and they embark on a new life together. As things get serious, someone from their past designs a scheme to ruin both of their lives. The suspense heats up as Randall becomes a target of the evil Charlotte Carter and it almost destroys his career. And, if that were not bad enough, his love and loyalty to Traci is put to the ultimate test.

Looking for a quick and easy cozy mystery to read? Enjoy two short stories featuring Milo and Jules from the Finding Home series. Our favorite couple is busy juggling time between preparing for Jules' college graduation and Milo building their new catering business. The pace picks up even more when the sweethearts find themselves targeted and swept up in murder investigations troubling their small hometown of Keeferton. The stories are standalone episodes that take place after the original Finding Home series.A Cup of Secrets -- Debutante Chelsea Parker's birthday celebration launched his catering business into an overnight success, but Milo is thrown into the center of a murder investigation before dawn with his business partner and love of his life as the primary suspect.A Trace of Lace -- On the eve of his wedding day, Milo gets the news of a serial killer near Birston College and the entire campus has been put on lockdown. His guardian angel, Traci, steps in to help as Milo prepares to do whatever is necessary to protect his fiance. Will they intervene in time to save Jules? Or will Traci's intuition lead them into another deadly confrontation?

Clean, cozy, diverse, small town, novella Traci has been fired from another job and must decide if it's time to give up her home and start fresh in another town. But, when her elderly neighbor dies mysteriously, she is pulled into leading a crusade to save the neighbor's urban farm and find the killer. Through her new and unexpected relationship with these invisible people, Traci faces her own insecurities to learn what home really means.

Clean, cozy, diverse, small town, novella This is a continuation of the story of Traci Simmons. Two years have passed. Her relationship with Officer Randall Wells unfolds and they embark on a new life together. As things get serious, someone from their past designs a scheme to ruin both of their lives. The suspense heats up as Randall becomes a target of the evil Charlotte Carter and it almost destroys his career. And, if that were not bad enough, his love and loyalty to Traci is put to the ultimate test.

Clean, cozy, diverse, small town, novella Two years have passed. With Traci in his corner, Milo has surmounted every challenge to become a rising star in Faucier County. His journey to success engenders hope to thousands of young people throughout the community. But when a cold case is reopened, it shatters everything he believes about himself and threatens to dismantle his relationships and his new life.