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Humbug! leads to Homicide! in the new Grilled Cheese Mystery by Linda Reilly . . .Christmas in the close-knit community of Balsam Dell promises to be especially festive for Carly Hale this year when a prominent theater company comes to town to stage A Christmas Carol. But it turns out that Scrooge is not the most ill-tempered character in the production, as blowhard actor Prescott Lennon proves when he begins berating everyone else in the cast for their poor theatrics. When his arrogant behavior threatens the production, someone decides to resolve matters with a fatal solution-and frames Carly's friend Gina for the murder. With such an unlikable victim, Carly finds herself faced with a long list of suspects, including a grieving widow who hasn't shed a tear, an ambitious understudy looking for his big break, and all the cast members Lennon mistreated. But there's a ghost of a clue in the air as rumors begin to surface that the dead man had a shady past that may have come back to haunt him. With her friend still on the hook, Carly will have to sort out past misdeeds from those of the present, even as her pursuit of the killer scares the dickens out of her . . .Includes melt-in-your-mouth sandwich recipes!Praise for the Grilled Cheese Mysteries: "A complex mystery and yummy grilled cheese recipes. What's not to like?" -Kirkus Reviews"A delightful and determined heroine, idyllic small town, and buffet of worthy suspects make this hearty whodunnit an enticing start to a decidedly delectable new series!" -Bree Baker, author of the Seaside Café Mysteries"Masterful misdirection coupled with a pace that can't be beat, Linda Reilly has grilled up a winner for sure!" -J. C. Eaton, author of the Sophie Kimball Mysteries, the Wine Trail Mysteries, and the Marcie Rayner Mysteries"A well-crafted and fun start to a new series! Carly and her crew serve mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwiches while solving crime in a quaint Vermont town. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages and guessing the killer to the very end." -Tina Kashian, author of the Kebab Kitchen Mysteries

When a mean and quarrelsome woman is found murdered in her own home, most of the residents of Balsam Dell can only say feta late than never . . . With the summer heat sizzling, grilled cheese restaurant owner Carly Hale is thrilled to have Ross Baxter delivering her sandwiches to local seniors. She's never met a more polite or hardworking young man, and she brushes it off when one of her more difficult customers complains about him. But then Ross returns to the woman's home to make another delivery-and finds her dead body. The police and half the town immediately suspect he killed her, so Carly steps in to investigate, determined to prove them wrong. Carly soon learns that the victim had an estranged stepson and stepdaughter, both of whom needed her money to get their lives back on track. Worse still, in her younger days the dead woman had a reputation for preying on other women's husbands, leaving broken marriages in her wake-and a list of suspects a mile long. But Ross's fingerprints were found on the murder weapon, leaving Carly hungry for any clue she can find. Until she comes face-to-face with the killer, and realizes this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew . . . Includes melt-in-your-mouth sandwich recipes! Praise for the Grilled Cheese Mysteries: "A complex mystery and yummy grilled cheese recipes. What's not to like?" -Kirkus Reviews "A delightful and determined heroine, idyllic small town, and buffet of worthy suspects make this hearty whodunnit an enticing start to a decidedly delectable new series!" -Bree Baker, author of the Seaside Café Mysteries "Masterful misdirection coupled with a pace that can't be beat, Linda Reilly has grilled up a winner for sure!" -J. C. Eaton, author of the Sophie Kimball Mysteries, the Wine Trail Mysteries, and the Marcie Rayner Mysteries "A well-crafted and fun start to a new series! Carly and her crew serve mouth-watering grilled cheese sandwiches while solving crime in a quaint Vermont town. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you turning the pages and guessing the killer to the very end." -Tina Kashian, author of the Kebab Kitchen Mysteries

The best-laid plans may go awry, but the best-laid clues could frame a man for murder . . . Never one to let a day off work go to waste, café owner Gia Morelli and a friend head out for a blissful kayaking trip through the local national forest. But the peacefulness of the day is soon shattered when they come across Cole, her head cook, standing over a dead body. Worse still, the victim was a lifelong enemy of Cole's, and clues found on the body point to the cook as the culprit. When the police take Cole in and subject him to an intense grilling, Gia vows to do everything she can to prove his innocence. As even more incriminating evidence surfaces-including when the murder weapon itself is found hidden at the café-Gia knows she's up against someone brutal enough to kill and devious enough to frame Cole for the deed. With the police ready to make an official arrest and wrap up what they consider an open-and-shut case, Gia turns for help to an old friend who's not above breaking the law himself. Because if she can't find the killer, Cole may go from serving up hot dishes to serving a life sentence . . . Praise for the Books of Lena Gregory: "I loved the protagonist, Cass. She and her friends were very well developed, and felt like a group of people I'd like to get to know." -The Book's the Thing "This has quickly become one of my favorite series! A well-written cozy mystery with a touch of the paranormal, making for a delightful story full of unexpected twists." -Books a Plenty Book Reviews "The future shows much success for this series! Fun, vibrant characters (as well as a sexy smolder or two for good measure) give the novel just the right tone." -RT Book Reviews on Death at First Sight

There may be honor among thieves, but a long-ago diamond heist might hold the secret to a man's murder . . . Pet shop owner Shell McMillan is thrilled to see everyone in Fox Hollow flocking to the local animal shelter's fundraiser, where they can get their old keepsakes and collectibles appraised and maybe even sell them for a tidy sum. But the event has drawn some shady characters as well, including Pete Martin, who seems determined to get his hands on a beat-up old jewelry box at any cost. Then Martin is found murdered, and Shell has to go from fundraising to finding a killer. It doesn't take long for Shell to figure out that the jewelry box was concealing diamonds from a long-ago heist, and that Martin wasn't the only one trying to get his hands on the stash. But to figure out who wanted him dead, she'll have to uncover who was behind the original heist and who knows where the rest of the gems are hidden. It's as dangerous a case as Shell has ever faced, and if she's not careful, her search for the missing stones will leave her stone-cold dead . . . Praise for the books of T. C. LoTempio, winner of the Firebird Award for Best Cozy Mystery: "If you love cozy mystery books with cats, great characters, yummy food descriptions, and twisty mysteries, you will love A Purr Before Dying!" -Christy's Cozy Corners "A fabulous addition to the fun cozy mystery series. It can be read on its own but it is so much better if you have read them in order. T. C. LoTempio creates a story that you won't want to put down." -Books A Plenty Book Reviews "I hope we get more adventures and mysteries with Nora and Nick. There's so much intrigue in each book with some hints at a potential romance. I know I'm in for hours of enjoyment when I see a new Nick and Nora book out." -Socrates' Book Reviews "A Purr Before Dying was so entertaining. I hope this series continues for a long time as these characters are some of my favorites." -Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

When a corpse is discovered under a car at the local auto restoration garage, Sophie "Phee" Kimball gears up to investigate a crime that puts a whole new twist on the term "body shop" . . . The seniors of Sun City West are celebrating again, this time over the news that Wayne from the pinochle club finally has a chance to restore his classic car. Phee goes along for the ride, but her thoughts are on her agency's latest case-a priceless artifact that's missing from the local museum. It's an antique doll supposedly filled with treasure-but also carrying a curse for whoever possesses it. Then a dead body is found under Wayne's car, along with signs of foul play, and Phee is coaxed into helping get him off the hook. It's clear to Phee that the victim was killed by sabotaged machinery, but the garage attracts so much foot traffic that narrowing down a list of suspects will be nearly impossible. Harder still will be keeping her mother's gaggle of friends from meddling in the case, especially after they throw a wrench into the works by trying to locate the missing doll. Soon Phee and the whole group are careening toward a head-on collision with a thief, a killer, and a cursed doll, and she can only hope they don't drive her insane-or worse-make her the next victim . . . Praise for the Books of J. C. Eaton: "Fun characters, a touch of humor, and a great mystery, the perfect combination for a cozy." -Lena Gregory, author of the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries on Ditched 4 Murder "So cleverly written, you won't guess the perpetrators until the very end." -Mary Marks, award-winning author of the Quilting Mystery Series on Booked 4 Murder "A thoroughly entertaining series debut, with enjoyable yet realistic characters and enough plot twists-and dead ends-to appeal from beginning to end." -Booklist, starred review, on Booked 4 Murder "Enjoy this laugh-out-loud funny mystery that will make you scream for the authors to get busy on the next one." -Suspense Magazine on Molded 4 Murder

Low Country dog walker Andi Grace Scott is about to get married, but she'll have to get a killer to say "I did it" before she can say "I do" . . . With her wedding fast approaching and her plans to open a dog shelter underway, Andi Grace can barely find a free moment. Then she learns that her favorite local vet may have been roped into a crooked fundraising scheme meant to help animals, and worse still, her wedding photographer-a good friend who may have had firsthand knowledge of the scheme-is murdered. Determined to find justice for the victim and root out whoever is behind the scam, Andi Grace puts her nose to the ground to sniff out the clues. No sooner does she begin compiling a list of suspects than she uncovers an unscrupulous music producer pressuring a friend's talented daughter, and a haphazard dog breeding operation that may be endangering animals. With so many unsavory characters cropping up at every turn, Andi Grace enlists the help of some equally clever friends to ensnare them. But just as she finds the evidence that ties everything together, the culprit finds it's time to kill her before she can tie the knot . . . Praise for the Books of Jackie Layton: "Kept me guessing till the end. Andi Grace is an excellent amateur sleuth . . . and Caught and Collared is an engrossing and enjoyable cozy mystery." -The Book Decoder, Best Books of 2022 "Andi Grace is adorable, resilient, and has a doggedly curious need to solve a murder. A pleasure to read." -C. Hope Clark, award-winning author of Edisto Tidings "Completely charming-and exactly what a cozy mystery should be. Amateur sleuth (and dog whisperer) Andi Grace Scott is wonderfully endearing, and her devotion to her pooches-and to justice-will have you rooting for her from the absolutely irresistible page one. Bow wow-What a terrific debut!" -Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally best-selling and award-winning author of The Murder List

New from New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly!Laura Shumway couldn't say why she'd agreed to go on the class reunion trip to Italy. Maybe it was to take stock of her life, or maybe it was just to catch up with old friends, take in the sights, and relax in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Either way, she knew she'd discover a lot on the trip, about both herself and her former classmates. What she didn't expect to discover was the dead body of esteemed professor Anthony Gilbert.Gilbert had had a long and illustrious career at the college. Now retired to Italy, he appeared as a surprise guest speaker at the women's vacation villa, still disarmingly handsome, still charming, but not nearly so eminent in the eyes of Laura's classmates. As a young professor all those years ago, Gilbert used his position and looks to seduce and then cast aside many of his young and impressionable students, and at least some of the women on this trip had been hurt by his false promises of love. The kind of hurt that runs deep and may have given any number of them a motive for murder.Before the polizia or carabiniere get involved, Laura and a few trusted classmates set out among the vineyards and hills of the Italian Riviera to solve the murder on their own. With the help of some influential locals and good old-fashioned detective work, they're soon led to the conclusion that one of their classmates might be a killer-and what started as a trip to see how far they'd all come may turn into a stark lesson about just how far one of them would go."Reunion with Death is a fascinating travelogue and the well-plotted murder mystery is the gelato on top of the banquet." -Fresh FictionAbout the Author: Sheila Connolly is an Anthony and Agatha Award-nominated author who writes three bestselling cozy mystery series: the Museum Mysteries, the Orchard Mysteries, and the County Cork Mysteries, which includes Buried in a Bog and Scandal in Skibbereen, both New York Times bestsellers. In addition, she has published Once She Knew, a romantic suspense; Reunion with Death, a traditional mystery set in Tuscany; Relatively Dead, a paranormal romance and a New York Times bestseller; and Seeing the Dead, as well as a number of short stories.

"Deadly Games is a spine-tingling, thrilling ride that readers will devour in one sitting. . . . This is Ian's story, and what a story it is." -Sinclair Reid, Romance Reviews Today The stakes are higher . . . the risks are steeper . . . the chances are more fatal . . . The Raven is as dark and mysterious as her name, a shadowy assassin who now sells the skills she learned in British Intelligence to the highest bidder. But even killers have a code of honor, and when the facts of her latest assignment don't add up, she delves deeper into the life of the man she's supposed to kill before her next hit becomes her biggest mistake. Ian Kinncaid, undercover agent and master of disguise, has been estranged from his family for well over a decade. Working in a world more sinister than even he could have imagined, his deep cover gets blown and he urgently needs a place to hide the young girl he rescued from the Czech underground. With threats closing in from every direction and the family he walked away from now at risk, his only hope is to persuade the most unlikely woman to be his ally. Shocked by what she learns and horrified by what she witnesses, the Raven fights every instinct and turns against her employer to help Ian. Suddenly thrown back into a world she had hoped to leave behind, she must trust Ian and the feelings he stirs in her to fight a sadistic crime lord before everything they know and love is destroyed.

"Buzzelli will have you packing your bags for a move to northern Michigan."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Even the beauty of Northern Michigan can't put a smile on the face of Emily Kincaid's perpetually cranky friend Deputy Dolly Wakowski, and when someone tries to destroy the only family Dolly has ever had, her crankiness turns lethal, even as the crime threatens to overwhelm her.Still struggling in her career as a mystery writer, Emily takes a deep breath before stepping in to help. As they launch their search for Dolly's assailant and the investigation deepens, two strange clues emerge: the attacker's trademark black jellybeans and a note to Dolly reading "Thou Shalt Not Steal." With Dolly's disposition growing more sour by the day and Emily growing more curious, the two encounter a violent and abusive boyfriend, dig up old clues from Dolly's painful past, and strengthen a friendship that's as odd as it is perfect. But before Dolly and Emily can puzzle it all out, a loved one of Dolly's will be murdered, another will be kidnapped, and a long-awaited confrontation between a mother and a daughter will heal at the very moment it kills.

"Deadly Obsession . . . is an absolute must-read! Jaycee Clark has delivered a masterpiece!" -Fallen Angel Reviews Safe . . . for now For almost nine years Christian Bills has been hiding, but in that time she's created a new life for herself with the help of the wealthy and powerful Kinncaid family. Now, dark secrets and an unforgettable nightmare from her past threaten to rip her safe world apart. Devoted . . . but kept in the dark Brayden Kinncaid has known Christian for years and only recently discovered his feelings for her go beyond friendship. But the changes in the once strong-willed woman are startling. Her haunted gray eyes and darting looks lead him to believe something is drastically wrong. No matter how hard he pushes her, she won't confide in him. Brayden vows to discover what she is hiding-before it is too late. She's his angel . . . his love . . . his obsession . . . Demented and sadistic, he'd once possessed her. And though she's been gone nine long years, he knew she wasn't dead, and now he's finally found her. He knows everything about her. Everything she does. Where she works, where she lives. And he's come back into her life to reclaim what's his.

"Deadly Ties is just an all-around amazing story. The suspense will have readers at the edge of their seats!" -Fallen Angel Reviews: Five Angels: Recommended Read Some bonds are love . . . Taylor Reese is done with men-especially egotistical ones-no matter how charming they may be. The only exception to her "no men" rule is her eight-year-old adopted son, Ryan, who is wonderfully adjusted considering the environment his parents forced him to endure. Both are starting over in the Washington, D.C., area and aren't looking for anything more than peace and quiet. Thanks to Gavin Kinncaid, that peace and quiet is nothing more than a fleeting dream. Some ties can never be broken . . . Dr. Gavin Kinncaid, one of the most successful doctors in his field and well aware of it, knows women-or so he thinks, until he meets Taylor Reese and realizes he doesn't know anything about the opposite sex. Taylor is nothing like any woman he's ever met. More than that, she's the only woman he's ever wanted to strangle. But when fate throws them together on a rain-swept deserted road, passion soon twists their feelings into more than antagonism. First desire, then friendship, and finally love. And some bonds are deadly . . . As the three of them grow closer, learning to trust and building bonds none of them ever thought they'd have, a menace approaches. A menace that will destroy each of them and the bonds they've worked so hard to forge: Ryan's mother has escaped from prison, and she has only one plan-to rip this happy family apart and reclaim what she considers hers, no matter the cost.

Shadows whisper and the words are deadly . . . A small, friendly Colorado town, nestled in the breathtaking Rockies, cloaks a malevolence, an evil that stalks women. Jesslyn Black, a writer, is content living her now-single, childless life. If she keeps to herself, she can't get hurt. Haunted by the past, Jesslyn never again wants to experience the soul-shredding pain of losing loved ones. But a murder changes that. Aiden Kinncaid is running from his own secret loss. As the CEO of Kinncaid Enterprises, he travels to this remote Colorado resort town to oversee the opening of the new Highland Hotel. Though he's not interested in any kind of relationship, he finds himself drawn to this temperamental, brown-eyed beauty. And her rough-edged attitude is a challenge to him. But whether or not either sought a relationship, they've found one. Aiden wants to protect Jesslyn even if she claims she can take care of herself, and she finds she can't stop thinking about Aiden, even when he annoys her. Will they get their second chance at love and life before the killer eliminates one problem he doesn't need?

A simple wooden spoon stirs up a tantalizing puzzle in the new Cook-Off Mystery . . . With international cuisine on the menu for her next cook-off, Sherry Oliveri experiments with one dish after another looking for that perfect killer recipe. But her competitive drive gets put on the back burner when her friend Patti calls in a panic: her new boyfriend has vanished, and signs of foul play suggest he may have been killed. Then the police begin investigating the disappearance as a murder, and they've got Patti pegged as the main suspect. Still, the man's body has yet to be found, and that in itself has Sherry wondering. Slipping out of her apron and into her sleuthing cap, she learns that the man had serious money problems and was even dating Patti while he was still married. Did he fake his own death to get out of a jam? Determined to find the truth and get her friend off the hook, Sherry follows the clues until they come together like the perfect meal-until one final surprise brings her face-to-face with a killer . . . Includes recipes from Sherry's kitchen! Praise for the Cook-Off Mysteries: "The Cook-Off Mystery series by Devon Delaney is a very tasty treat!" -Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "This is a very fun and rollicking mystery that stays light-hearted even as the case gets more complicated . . . Cooking, holiday celebrations, and moving family drama all make for the perfect escape." -Kings River Life

"It's game on when the longtime organizer of the annual Game Supper is murdered right in front of the diners. Readers who enjoy mysteries set in colorful rural settings will love Game Over at Guild Hall." -Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the Odelia Grey and Ghost of Granny Apples mysteriesIn rural Vermont, where hunting and trapping are a way of life, nothing is bigger than the annual wild game supper at Guild Hall. Stella can't wait to sample the exotic dishes prepared by her neighbors, but when the longtime organizer of the supper falls dead, a victim of poisoning, Stella's appetite-along with a roomful of suspects-vanishes. Then that same night someone ransacks the hall's kitchen, presumably to destroy any evidence, and spots Stella snooping. Now she fears she may be the next target. Certain the only way to save herself is to find the culprit, Stella digs into the victim's life hoping to discover who might have wanted him dead. It turns out he'd made countless enemies over the years, as volunteers at the event were run ragged and hunters who wanted their food included were shunned. What's more, Stella discovers the victim had unearthed a shameful and long-buried secret at the hall itself. With the list of possible suspects growing and her life in danger, Stella zeroes in on a clue that could break the case wide open-as long as she can stay out of the killer's crosshairs . . . Praise for the Books of Amy Patricia Meade: "Quaint characters and settings abound in this outing by New Yorker-turned-Vermonter Amy Patricia Meade." -Mystery Scene "Meade's debut will strike a chord with fanciers of Dorothy Sayers's Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane." -Publishers Weekly "Meade successfully segues from her historicals (Black Moonlight) to this snappy yet traditional contemporary. She brings us pitch-perfect dialogue, original characters, and enormous potential for a fun series." -Library Journal

You can't plant traminette if you're behind bars . . . When reluctant winery owner Norrie Ellington is gifted with cockroach DNA, she thinks things couldn't get worse. But then the body of a noted developer is found at a neighboring winery, and all fingers point to her friend Madeline Martinez. It doesn't help that Madeline was seen having verbal altercations with the man on two different occasions when he outbid her for lakefront property she planned to use for planting traminette grapes.It's no wonder Madeline has found herself behind bars, and worse yet, someone is gunning for Norrie. With wine to be racked, roach DNA to be stored, and a slew of unsavory suspects, Norrie must put her screenwriting on hold and her sleuthing skills to work before she finds herself alongside her friend, or-heaven forbid-the next victim of a ruthless killer . . . Praise for the Books of J. C. Eaton: "Engaging characters and a stirring mystery kept me captivated from the first page to the last." -Dollycas, Amazon Vine Voice, on Divide and Concord "Well-crafted sleuth, enjoyable supporting characters. This is a series not to be missed." -Cozy Cat Reviews on Death, Dismay and Rosé "A sparkling addition to the Wine Trail Mystery series. A toast to protagonist Norrie and Two Witches Winery, where the characters shine and the mystery flows. This novel is a perfect blend of suspense and fun!" -Carlene O'Neil, author of the Cypress Cove Mysteries, on Chardonnayed to Rest "A thoroughly entertaining series debut, with enjoyable yet realistic characters and enough plot twists-and dead ends-to appeal from beginning to end." -Booklist, starred review, on Booked 4 Murder "Enjoy this laugh-out-loud funny mystery that will make you scream for the authors to get busy on the next one." -Suspense Magazine on Molded 4 Murder

Hope Early has to contend with ghosts, a fatal curse, and a decades-old family secret to catch a killer in the new Food Blogger Mystery . . . When her best friend's Aunt Issy falls ill, food blogger Hope Early agrees to help him hand out Halloween candy at his aunt's house, which is rumored to be cursed. A murder-suicide took place there a century ago, and legend has it that a woman has died there every twenty years since-on Halloween. Hope doesn't really believe in curses or ghosts, but when all the trick-or-treaters are gone and she discovers a woman's dead body on the front lawn, she wonders if the curse might be real after all. Then Hope and her friend discover a cache of love letters linking the dead woman to Aunt Issy's husband years ago, and Hope is certain they've uncovered the motive for murder-and the police are certain Aunt Issy is their main suspect. Determined to prove Issy's innocence and nab the real culprit, Hope starts shaking other branches of the family tree. But she forgets that Halloween isn't the only day people hide behind masks, and if she's not careful, Hope will come face-to-face with a ghoulish fiend who's not afraid to kill again . . . Includes two tasty recipes!

In the new Vintage Kitchen Mystery from the author of A Calculated Whisk, Jaymie's not sure who to believe when every suspect's alibi has as many holes as a sieve . . . Vintage cookware collector Jaymie Müller is stunned when an irate woman accuses her pharmacist friend Val of tampering with her prescription. When more unfounded accusations follow, it seems clear the woman has a personal grudge against Val. But before they can figure out why, Jaymie and Val stumble upon the woman's dead body on the steps of Val's pharmacy. Given her altercations with the woman and the location of the body, the police naturally suspect Val. Jaymie has heard rumors that the victim had become forgetful and erratic, but could that explain her death? And why was Val being framed as her murderer? Determined to find the clues that connect the woman's strange behavior to her death, Jaymie begins questioning the people in her life-and soon suspects that the culprit is among them. But she'll have to be careful about who she confronts, because while solving murders is hard work, there's a killer on the loose who finds committing them all too easy . . . Includes a vintage recipe! Praise for the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries: "All the right ingredients . . . Small-town setting, kitchen antiques . . . and a bowlful of mystery. A perfect recipe." -New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert "[A] charming series." -New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly "I have loved this series from the first book . . . it's like returning to a favorite nook for a cup of tea. It will delight, entice, and drive a reader to want to solve the murder." -Goodreads on No Grater Danger "A chilling whodunit." -Richmond Times-Dispatch "Well-plotted with several unexpected twists and more developed characters." -The Mystery Reader "Jaymie is a great character . . . She is inquisitive and full of surprises!" -Debbie's Book Bag

Kate Douglas captivated the world of erotic romance with her groundbreaking Wolf Tales series, and she continues to push boundaries in her new Spirit Wild series. Dark Refuge is the fourth book in the series, following Dark Wolf, Dark Spirit, and Dark Moon. "Kate Douglas manages to thrill you, entice you and leave you in wonder. I really enjoyed the steamy romance and delicious passion . . . in this dark and dangerous journey . . . I can't wait to read more. 5 stars!"-Krystal Malott for BTSeMagazine Emeline Cheval has always felt a darkness in her soul, an emptiness she blamed on her controlling parents. After years of unrest, Emy has finally found some sense of peace by living quietly far away from her family and her pack. But her world is thrown into chaos when she discovers a fellow Chanku trapped in a human trafficking and prostitution ring. Now Emy must turn for help to the pack she left behind. On the outside Gabe Cheval has it all. Stunningly handsome and strong, he's a prominent and valuable member of the pack-but he carries a fear that he will never find a woman of his own. He remembers Emy from his childhood, and he's shocked when he goes to help her and discovers that the silly young girl has grown into a sensuous and beautiful young woman-one who tantalizes him with the sense that she could be the perfect mate to finally end his loneliness. But even as Gabe and Emy come together to rescue the captive woman and explore the undeniable attraction building between them, the dark menace that lurks deep in Emeline's heart threatens to push them apart. Through Gabe's loving and erotic touch and Emy's open and passionate trust in him, they uncover a horrible secret that could threaten the very core of the Chanku hierarchy.

Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers have to read between the lines when a bookstore event turns fatal in the new Crochet Mystery by national bestselling author Betty Hechtman. There's never a dull moment for amateur sleuth Molly Pink. Without warning, her infant granddaughter has been dumped in her lap for babysitting duties, her son has reluctantly enlisted her help investigating a potential investor in his business, and now she has to manage a high-profile bookstore event for a former Hollywood columnist who's dishing the dirt in a juicy tell-all. And when the author collapses and dies in the store just as she's about to reveal an incriminating tidbit, the police suspect foul play and zero in on Molly as the likely culprit. Getting herself off the hook won't be easy, but Molly and the Tarzana Hookers are convinced that whoever did the deed wanted to silence the author before she could expose their dark secret. As the police continue to needle Molly, certain she's trying to pull the wool over their eyes with her claims of innocence, she's also in over her head in a mommy group run by Hollywood power couples-all of whom may have something to hide. As she finally stitches together the loose ends and figures out the killer's identity, they decide it's time to silence her too, and Molly has to think fast before she makes a quick trip from her granddaughter's cradle to the grave . . . Includes a crochet project and a scrumptious recipe! Praise for the Crochet Mysteries "A character-driven cozy whose mystery is solid enough to raise it above the average." -Kirkus Reviews "A lively ensemble cast led by Molly Pink lifts Hechtman's entertaining, well-paced mystery . . . Cozy fans will have fun." -Publishers Weekly "A comfortable and well-paced mystery . . . There is more than a little humor to be found and romance is alive and well."-MyShelf "A perfect group of crafters to have an armchair adventure with." -Open Book Society "Fun . . . Has a great hook and a cast of characters that enliven any scene." -The Mystery Reader "[A] brisk and enjoyable cozy . . . A fun read . . . Readers will be hooked." -New Mystery Reader Magazine "Hechtman's writing is fun and introspective, and Molly is a likable character." -Romantic Times "Betty Hechtman has written a charming mystery. Who can resist a sleuth named Pink, a slew of interesting minor characters and a fun fringe-of-Hollywood setting? Get hooked!" -Monica Ferris, author of the Needlecraft mysteries "A gentle and charming novel that will warm the reader like a favorite afghan. Its quirky and likable characters are appealing and real. A delightful addition to the mystery genre." -Earlene Fowler, author of the Benni Harper mysteries

Kate Douglas captivated the world of erotic romance with her groundbreaking Wolf Tales series, and she continues to push boundaries in her new Spirit Wild series. Dark Spirit is the second book in the series, following Dark Wolf.Romy Sarika has spent much of her life suffering at the hands of a sadistic cult leader. Twenty years earlier she watched him kill her mother, and now she awaits the same fate. But when the self-proclaimed prophet orders Romy killed, the wolf part of her rises up and for the first time she shifts. Managing to save herself, she leaves death and chaos in her wake.Alone in the woods and badly injured, Romy is found by Jace Wolf and Gabe Cheval, two powerful and striking Chanku who help her heal and simultaneously unleash sensual desires in her that are as new and intense as her wolf-like abilities. But just as Romy's opening herself to this new erotic world and the passionate connections she's forming with both men, danger is closing in.Bent on revenge and driven by bloodlust, cult members are pursuing the trio. Discovery could mean not just Romy's death but destruction of the Chanku way of life. With their lives at stake and the Chanku race in jeopardy, the three must fight to save themselves and the future of their proud race.

Secrets can hurt . . .Bitter and resigned to a life alone, Quinlan Kinncaid swore he'd never marry-until the eccentric Ella Ferguson barged headlong into his life. But before he can trust his own feelings and build a new life with Ella, she's gone, and he's left with a secret so big he can't even bear to tell his own family.Some secrets can destroy . . .Ella Ferguson is as independent as she is beautiful, and though she knows rich boys never last in the long run, she doesn't see the harm in a fling with Quinlan. After their amorous weekend threatens to become a lifelong commitment, she runs, figuring it's better to put Quin and her past behind her. Then Ella discovers a secret of her own, and telling Quin may rip both their worlds apart.And some secrets can kill . . .What neither of them realizes is that a malevolent man knows Ella's secret, and he'll stop at nothing to get what he wants. Afraid for her life and more alone than ever, Ella must learn to forgive herself before she can beg the forgiveness of the one man who can save her. Now it's up to Quinlan to overcome his stubborn pride in time to save Ella and the only thing that matters.

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries, we're bringing out stand-alone editions of readers' favorites from Carried to the Grave and Other Stories. Our first selection is the novella An Unholy Death, a historical prequel to the Agatha Award-winning series opener, Death al Dente. It's 1910 and newly married Kate Murphy arrives in Jewel Bay, Montana, with her husband Paddy, proprietor of Murphy's Mercantile, intent on building their life together in this unfamiliar place. The conditions are rough-as are some of their clientele-and get even rougher when Kate discovers the dead body of the widowed local preacher. She's determined to keep his young daughter safe, but the task takes all the courage Kate can summon as she faces the first of many mysteries unfolding in her new home . . . Praise for the Food Lovers' Village Mysteries: "A lighthearted and amusing story with the added bonus of several yummy recipes." -Mystery Scene "Treble at the Jam Fest has all the necessary elements to satisfy cozy mystery lovers: likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a logical ending. Great fun!" -Suspense Magazine "A pleasing read with a thoughtful heroine, a plethora of red herrings, and some foodie tips." -Kirkus Reviews "A delicious mystery as richly constructed as the layers of a buttery pastry. Wine, enchiladas, and song make for a gourmet treat in the coziest town in Montana!" -Krista Davis, New York Times bestselling author of the Domestic Diva Mysteries "Leslie is a fellow foodie who loves a good mystery and it shows in this delightful tale!" -Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of the Coffeehouse Mysteries "Music, food, scenery, and a cast of appealing characters weave together in perfect harmony in Leslie Budewitz's Treble at the Jam Fest." -Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries and the County Cork Mysteries "Small-town charm and big-time chills. Jewel Bay, Montana, is a food lover's paradise." -Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author

Winner of the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery of 2023!"Cheap Trills is strikingly original, brightly inventive, masterfully plotted, and truly hilarious." -Stephen Mack Jones, author of the award-winning August Snow thriller novels After her mother sneaks off on an Eat, Pray, Love tour to Bali that goes horribly wrong, travel agent Cyd Redondo must outwit a ring of songbird smugglers and take on a killer, all while trying to keep three orphaned, endangered Bali Starling chicks alive in her purse. It's 2007 and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, has Eat, Pray, Love fever. Every book club in town is devouring the bestseller and all of Cyd's senior citizen clients are dying to head to exotic Bali. But the travel agent in Cyd only sees its dangers-three active volcanos, six venomous snake species, no wheelchair ramps, about fifteen possible tropical diseases, and the death penalty for smugglers. So she's hurt and furious, but also terrified, when her mother, Bridget, sneaks off with two friends on a Bali tour booked by Cyd's archnemesis, Peggy Newsome. Of course, Bridget and her friends wind up stranded and smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation. Now Cyd must navigate Balinese culture, battle songbird smugglers and thieving monkeys, commandeer a funicular railway, infiltrate an underground Tupperware network, and find the real killer, all while trying to keep three hungry, endangered Bali Starling chicks alive in her purse . . .Praise for the Cyd Redondo Mysteries: "Instant escape, instant entertainment, and diabolically clever. I would follow the fab Cyd Redondo anywhere." -Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author "Cyd puts the fun in funicular! Sparkling, witty, delightful." -Lou Diamond Phillips, actor, director and author of the bestseller The Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira "Bali High! Thomas's tight, clever, and witty writing has never been better!" -Matt Coyle, award-winning author of the bestselling Rick Cahill series "Thomas has created a sidesplittingly hilarious heroine without rival." -James L'Etoile, award-winning author of Dead Drop and the Detective Emily Hunter series "I love, love, love this book . . . screwball comedy mystery at its best." -Dru's Book Musings"Wendall Thomas is a magician, somehow imbuing the very serious subject of exotic bird poaching with humor, intrigue, exoticism and romance . . . the mystic island of Bali comes alive in the lively, intricately researched, and thoroughly entertaining mystery." -Baron R. Birtcher, LA Times bestseller and award-winning author of Reckoning and Fistful of Rain

Family fireworks lead to murder in the new Cranberry Cove Mystery from USA Today bestselling author Peg Cochran! The Fourth of July always means endless celebrations in Cranberry Cove, and this year Monica and Greg have the added pleasure of spending it with Monica's college roommate, Kelly Cargill. When they join Kelly and her family to watch the fireworks, it's all very exciting-until the elderly matriarch of the family dies on the spot. Then evidence comes to light that she was poisoned, and Monica promises to do what she can to catch the culprit. Just about everyone in Kelly's family wanted to get their hands on what was sure to be a sizable inheritance. But Monica also discovers that one of them was trying to hide a messy love affair the older woman had discovered, and that the victim's caretaker may have wanted revenge for enduring years of mistreatment. And just as more secrets surface and the clues begin to fall into place, Monica realizes that as she's closing in on the killer, the killer is closing in on her . . . Includes a mouthwatering cookie recipe! Praise for Berried Secrets: "Cozy fans and foodies rejoice-there's a place just for you and it's called Cranberry Cove." -New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams "A fun whodunnit with quirky characters and a satisfying mystery. This new series is as sweet and sharp as the heroine's cranberry salsa." -New York Times bestselling author Sofie Kelly

It's exit stage left, permanently, for a big-time director who lands the starring role in an unscripted death scene . . . Desperate to find a director for their annual production, the Fox Hollow Players have a stroke of luck when Shell McMillan's actress mother lands a prominent theater director for the job. He's more gruff and demanding than the small-town cast and crew are used to, but his soft side for animals quickly endears him to pet shop owner Shell. Persuading her to let him use a shed on her property where he can work in peace, Shell is horrified when she finds his dead body there. And with obvious signs of foul play, she can't help but investigate the murder. As she digs into the man's past, it becomes apparent that at one point or another he was romantically entangled with just about every woman involved in the play. And just when Shell discovers he may have been blackmailing one of them, other clues surface that suggest a more sinister motive. With her hands already full with a beautiful stray cat she found and christened Princess Fuzzypants, Shell will have to fill two roles, caring for the Maine coon and trying to track down the killer before it's her turn for a fatal curtain call . . . Praise for the books of T. C. LoTempio, winner of the Firebird Award for Best Cozy Mystery: "If you love cozy mystery books with cats, great characters, yummy food descriptions, and twisty mysteries, you will love A Purr Before Dying!" -Christy's Cozy Corners "A fabulous addition to the fun cozy mystery series. It can be read on its own but it is so much better if you have read them in order. T. C. LoTempio creates a story that you won't want to put down." -Books A Plenty Book Reviews "I hope we get more adventures and mysteries with Nora and Nick. There's so much intrigue in each book with some hints at a potential romance. I know I'm in for hours of enjoyment when I see a new Nick and Nora book out." -Socrates' Book Reviews "A Purr Before Dying was so entertaining. I hope this series continues for a long time as these characters are some of my favorites." -Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

In the cutthroat world of crossword solvers, Jenna Hart will have to decipher some puzzling clues to catch a killer . . . The annual crossword puzzle contest has drawn contestants from near and far to Crystal Cove, and Jenna watches in amazement as puzzle-themed books fly off the shelves at the Cookbook Nook. Her aunt Vera is putting up a sizable cash prize, and no one is more surprised than Jenna to discover there's bad blood between Vera and the prominent puzzle constructor who's acting as master of ceremonies. And when the puzzle guru has his throat slit while he's out hiking, the police instantly peg Aunt Vera as the culprit. Jenna can't stand by and watch her aunt take the fall. It's been clear since the victim arrived that he had contentious relationships with a number of the contestants-even going so far as to steal puzzles from some of them and claim them as his own-and Jenna's certain one of them is the killer. Trading puzzle solving for crime solving, she sorts through the convoluted clues and cryptic suspects, hoping to nab the guilty party before they decide she's a problem they'll solve with another murder . . . Includes mouthwatering recipes! Praise for Daryl Wood Gerber and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries: "There's a feisty new amateur sleuth in town and her name is Jenna Hart. With a bodacious cast of characters, a wrenching murder, and a collection of cookbooks to die for, Daryl Wood Gerber's Final Sentence is a page-turning puzzler of a mystery that I could not put down." -Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of the Cupcake Mysteries and Library Lovers Mysteries "In Final Sentence, the author smartly blends crime, recipes, and an array of cookbooks that all should covet in a witty, well-plotted whodunit." -Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author of the Bibliophile Mysteries "Readers will relish the extensive cookbook suggestions, the cooking primer, and the whole foodie phenomenon. Gerber's perky tone with a multigenerational cast makes this series a good match for Lorna Barrett's Booktown Mystery series . . ." -Library Journal

At an opulent masquerade ball no one is who they're pretending to be, but when the affair ends in death, Nick and Celia will have to unmask a killer . . . Word of an upcoming engagement that will join two prominent families has tongues wagging among San Francisco society, but Celia worries the bride-to-be may be making a serious mistake. Her intended, a controlling man and a known womanizer, has recently been linked to a violent attack on a former mistress. When a hapless maid is poisoned at the party where the engagement was to be announced, Celia discovers that the fiancé was the intended victim. Detective Nick Greaves is called to the scene to investigate the grim death and finds once again that Celia has already unearthed valuable clues. Teaming up to track down the would-be murderer, they soon determine that any number of people had reason to do away with the man. And when another young woman is found dead, Celia realizes that cornering the killer may expose a cruel truth at the heart of a wealthy family's deceptions . . . Praise for the Mysteries of Old San Francisco: "Nancy Herriman gives us another twisty Old San Francisco mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Readers won't be able to put this one down until they know who the killer is." -Victoria Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Murder on Bedford Street "A mystery Ggem! . . . A well-described environment and era, cleverly devised crimes, realistic methods of investigation, well-developed characters, some nail-biting, and a strong female lead . . . Superb!" -Kings River Life Magazine for No Refuge from the Grave "A thrilling entry in the Mystery of Old San Francisco series! With a smart and engaging detective duo, a clever mystery, seamlessly interwoven historical details, and a sweet romance, No Justice for the Deceived is a pure delight. Nancy Herriman has written another winner!" -Ashley Weaver, Edgar-nominated author of the Amory Ames Mysteries

"Filled with riveting descriptions of posh homes and antiques, eccentric characters, and a smart, fast-paced plotline. Cozy readers will love every page!" -Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author on A Design to Die For As shooting concludes on the season finale of the TV mystery Mr. & Mrs. Winslow, interior decorator and set designer Meg Barrett can feel the hostility in the air. The show's new director had already alienated the entire cast and crew, and now Meg's boyfriend, Patrick, was ready to throttle him for taking liberties with the script. Meg thought the director was a very lucky man to have gotten out of there in one piece-until a few nights later when she stumbles over his dead body. Meg knew it wasn't her job to investigate every murder she came across, especially that of a man so universally disliked, but Patrick had no alibi for the time of death and has now disappeared. As she begins to dig into every facet of the victim's life, she soon discovers that his children resented him for a lifetime of mistreatment, and his new fiancée had a history of leaving dead husbands in her wake. Certain that this was a family affair and that she was closing in on the killer, she'll have to rely on all her wits and cunning to nab the culprit, because they've decided to set the stage for her final scene . . . Includes tasty recipes and classic vintage decorating tips! Praise for the Hamptons Home & Garden Mysteries: "A delightful sneak peek into life in the Hamptons, with intricate plotting and a likeable, down-to-earth protagonist. A promising start to a promising series." -Suspense Magazine on Better Homes and Corpses "Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters-and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more." -Kate Carlisle, New York Times Bestselling Author "Not only will cozy readers be dazzled by the luxury homes, rare antiques, and killer cuisine in the Hamptons Home & Garden mysteries, but they'll also find a new favorite sleuth in interior designer Meg Barrett." -Ellery Adams, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author "An excellent read." -RT Book Reviews on Hearse and Gardens

When softball fever overtakes Sun City West, foul balls and foul play add up to murder . . . When a member of the local pinochle club rallies everyone in the community to come cheer on the softball team he's joined, Sophie "Phee" Kimball can't imagine a worse way to spend a free afternoon. But before anyone can take them out to the ball game, her mother's friend Shirley spots a dead body, only to have it vanish before anyone else sees it. Soon Shirley and her friends can't decide whether she's losing her marbles or being stalked by the living dead-until an attempt is made on her life. Wondering if the body Shirley saw belongs to a missing ballplayer who may have been murdered, Phee begins to suspect that Shirley's in danger from a menacing killer. Following the clues at the ball park and eyeing the crowd for a likely perpetrator, she devises a clever scheme to sniff out the culprit, but she'll have to act fast before she strikes out for the last time! Praise for the Books of J. C. Eaton: "Fun characters, a touch of humor, and a great mystery, the perfect combination for a cozy." -Lena Gregory, author of the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries on Ditched 4 Murder "So cleverly written, you won't guess the perpetrators until the very end." -Mary Marks, award-winning author of the Quilting Mystery Series on Booked 4 Murder "A thoroughly entertaining series debut, with enjoyable yet realistic characters and enough plot twists-and dead ends-to appeal from beginning to end." -Booklist, starred review, on Booked 4 Murder "Enjoy this laugh-out-loud funny mystery that will make you scream for the authors to get busy on the next one." -Suspense Magazine on Molded 4 Murder

No one's who they seem in the thrilling new Nick and Nora Mystery, and someone's playing the part of a clever killer . . . When a nighttime soap opera comes to town to film an episode, no one's more excited than Nora Charles, who's landed the contract for catering the shoot. But if she thought the show's plotlines were full of drama and intrigue, that's nothing compared to what she witnesses among the cast and crew. With half of them sneaking off for secret liaisons one minute and at each other's throats the next, it's all a titillating behind-the-scenes look for Nora-until she stumbles across the body of the show's slain director. It's not long before the local authorities finger the brother of Nora's good friend for the evil deed, and it's up to Nora and her sidekick Nick to get him off the hook. As she begins to sort out the cast's romantic entanglements and professional rivalries looking for a motive, she also discovers that the victim was involved in the mysterious death of the show's previous director. And then another member of the crew is found murdered, and Nora knows she'll have to act fast to figure out who's playing the part of the killer, before she's cast in the role of the next victim . . . Includes scrumptious recipes! Praise for the Nick and Nora Mysteries: "The story has the unique twist of a cat who communicates through Scrabble tiles, which I found to be a very fun element of the book. I really looked forward to what the cat had to say! 5 STARS" -Nellie's Book Nook "If you love cozy mystery books with PIs, FBIs, sisters, friends, love interests . . . you get the picture! I think all cozy mystery lovers will be delighted with this entertaining series." -Christy's Cozy Corners "I enjoyed the mystery, which was impossible to figure out before our smart and tough protagonist nailed it. A nice solid four stars." -Here's How It Happened "The author's suspenseful and startling reveal had me on the edge of my seat as I turned pages faster and faster and with the final conclusion." -Cinnamon and Sugar and a Little Bit of Murder "Murder Faux Paws is a captivating cozy with a fascinating cat and a diverse cast surrounding him. I am excited for this series to continue and I will keep coming back for more." -Escape with Dollycas into a Good Book