CeeCee James

A mysterious mansion, a suspicious death, and a cat too smart for its own good...When Laura Lee took the summer job as a housekeeper at the old Thornberry Estate, she knew it was a creepy place, but she had no idea how creepy. Mrs. Fitzwater warned her to keep her mind on her work and her nose in her own business, but one thing after another leads her astray, between the mansion giving up its puzzles as she goes about her work, fun secrets to share with the clever ladies in her book club who are always up for a mystery, and a cat that seems to know more than she does. The death of a chauffeur just outside the estate gates changes everything and suddenly creepy turns to deadly as Laura Lee finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. When the police seem unable to solve the crime, can Laura Lee and her intrepid club find the killer before the killer finds Laura Lee?

The Secret Library Cozy Mysteries

Tall Tails Secret Book Club

What's worse than a string of calls from a telemarketer? Elise Pepper is about to find out. Her return to her southern hometown after a scandalous divorce is stressful enough, but when she trips over the body of the town playboy, her stress meter hits an all-time high. Between bizarre phone calls and more, the victim has left behind a heap of trouble that includes missing money, missing pets, and mourning lovers. Add in a growing list of suspects and Elise is neck deep trouble. Stuck in the middle of her personal drama and the small town rumor mill, there’s no shortage of theories. But when she discovers her best friend, Lavina is the number one suspect, she knows what she has to do. The question is will it help or hurt? Can amateur sleuth Elise clear her friend's name, or will her friendship blinders shield her from the truth? Find out more in the first book of this 6 book cozy murder mystery series, the Angel Lake Cozy Mysteries!

An Angel Lake Mystery

The Sweet Taste of Murder

Crème Brûlée To Slay

It's Christmas time at Baker Street!Dough Knot Murder is a short story stand-alone with 3 free recipes! One of them a personal favorite of mine!In this Baker Street spin-off, Oscar and Cecelia find themselves ,along with the guests of the bed-and-breakfast, snowed in this Christmas holiday. What should be all sugar cookies and hot cocoa takes a drastic turn when one of the guests turns up cold--as in stone cold dead. With no help in sight, the two hope to find the killer before anyone else gets iced out. Including them."I love the Baker Street Series!""Good mix of characters to keep you turning pages & looking forward to next.""Reward yourself by making some of the recipes included!!!"Previously published as part of the boxed set titled Six Merry Little Murders. This short story has been newly edited with and expanded.Be sure to read through the end to catch a few special recipes including Cecelia's Christmas morning bread, a little something from Oscar, and my own secret Chicken Pot Pie! Plus a note from me! This story is special to me (I share a bit more about that at the end), and I hope you love this grumpy, darling man as much as I do! It turns out, the world would be a better place with a few more Oscars and Cecelias.Other books in the series include-Cherry Pie or DieCookies and ScreamCreme Brulée To SlayDrizzle of DeathSlash in the PanTerror on TopA clean, cozy read. No graphic violence, sex, or strong language.

Dough Knot Murder

Behind the glitz and the glamour of the beauty queen mother lies a web of secrets. CeeCee is a child desperate for a touch of approval, the love of her mother. Her reality is a life of neglect, homelessness, dirty secrets, and abuse. But somewhere amid the chaos and despair, CeeCee holds onto something precious, the only thing that drives her on - hope. If she can only find the key.... the key that will open the door to love, trust, and the healing of broken places. Ghost No More is a memoir of tragedy, love, and strength that proves joy can be found beyond abuse. -Hauntingly beautiful. Honestly and unflinchingly written, Ghost No More held me in its grasp as I turned from shock at the cruelty of some people to awe at the strength of one little girl to overcome. It is more than the story of an abused child; it's a story about the capacity of the human spirit to survive and thrive. It will leave you feeling empowered in your own life journey. -- Leslie G Nelson, author of Everything I Needed to Know About Parenting I Learned in Prison: A Correctional Officer's Tale topics- child abuse, women's memoir, hope, health, eating disorders, teen, depression, true crime, recovery,

A Memoir

Ghost No More

When Elise takes a position at spooky old Montgomery Manor as companion to her friend Lavina's great aunt, she's expecting an easy job for the holidays. What she doesn't expect are dead bodies, ghosts and a murderer who's picked her as the next target. Delving into the secrets and tragedies of the past, her only clue is a doll's house from which pieces keep mysteriously disappearing.

The Sour Taste of Suspicion

He has a chance at a new life. But can he let go of his past? What happens when old secrets threatens the future Miranda and Jason fought so hard for? Miranda thought she finally had it all -- love and a family. But when the past resurfaces, Jason's insecurities flare up. Fighting through doubts and betrayal, Miranda refuses to surrender Jason -- but will they be able to salvage their love from the wreckage, or is it already too late? "Beyond wonderful!" "Love the story of Miranda and Jason! The writer has such heart. Moving! Sweet! Lovely book to curl up to." "This book is beautiful."

a second chance sweet romance

Choosing Trust

Her love may heal him, but will his secret destroy her? One terrifying, emotional mission to return a family heirloom sends Cassie on an unexpected search for the person she never knew she needed. Luke is tough, strong, and was once the best cop in town. Until the mob took away the one person he ever wanted. Now he’s trapped in fear over the man he’s become. Cassie wants to bring him redemption, but fears she will never open her heart again. Each is the only one who can understand the other. But will they trust each other enough to let their walls down?

A second chance sweet romance

Choosing Love

Can Jason and Miranda heal from their heartbreak to build a future together? He was dirt poor. He knew he had nothing to give, and wouldn’t allow himself to love anyone. She's on the run, and with a broken past and baby sister in tow. Together, Jason and Miranda search for a way to heal. Will their secrets ruin any hope they have for a happy future together? Perfect for fans of heartwarming fiction and for those who embrace a happily-ever-after in the face of any obstacle. A story to fall in love with. "Beyond wonderful!" "Love the story of Miranda and Jason! The writer has such heart. Moving! Sweet! Lovely book to curl up to." "This book is beautiful."

Choosing Hope

Perfect for readers who love mysteries with unforgettable characters. Join Trixie in this newest cozy mystery where she must rescue her friend Jerry, accused for the death of the Mayor! With the evidence in plain sight, it seems the detectives have the right guy. But Trixie remembers a certain someone sneaking around the Big Top who didn't belong, despite being a respected politician. With Prancer, her horse, and the many circus dogs, Trixie is on the hunt for both evidence and the true villain. Then she discovers he may be on the hunt for her. Can she catch him in time in this fast-paced mystery?

Three Ring Murder

Let Angel Lake start your cozy mystery reading with two books together. Elise must solve a murder in the small town of Angel Lake, and then a mystery disappearance out at high seas! The Sweet Taste of Murder- Book One After a scandalous divorce, Elise returns from the big city to her southern small town only to trip over the body of the town playboy. He leaves behind a heap of trouble that includes missing money, missing pets, and mourning lovers, and the suspects just keep piling up. Caught in her own drama, Elise is quick to wash her hands of it, until her best friend, Lavina, winds up as the number one suspect. Can Elise clear her friend's name without ending up as the next one dead? Or are her friendship blinders keeping her from seeing the truth? The Bitter Taste of Betrayal The only thing worse than a ship overrun with Elvis Impersonators is having to find the missing one. When Elise Pepper decides to take a long overdue vacation, she discovers that her Caribbean cruise isn't going to be quite the relaxing trip she'd hoped for. Instead of enjoying a quiet getaway, she finds herself in the middle of a theme party. Who knew there were so many Elvises and Marilyn Monroes in the world? But when an Elvis goes missing and it turns out he was a wealthy philanthropist Elise is dragged into the mystery as the last person to see him. As she tries to convince everybody of what she saw, her frustration turns to fear when she realizes that she's trapped on board with a killer who will stop at nothing to silence her. Find out more in this collection of cozy murder mystery series, the Angel Lake Cozy Mysteries!

Angel Lake Mysteries Book Set

Snowed in Lakehouse: Christmas Hope Book One

Can a murder mystery be linked to something as simple as a miniature dollhouse? When Elise takes a position at spooky old Montgomery Manor as companion to her friend Lavina’s great aunt, she’s expecting an easy job for the holidays. What she doesn’t expect are dead bodies, ghosts and a murderer who’s picked her as the next target. Delving into the secrets and tragedies of the past, her only clue is a doll’s house from which pieces keep mysteriously disappearing. But what is the connection between the doll’s house and the real one? Is Montgomery Manor really haunted, or is there something even more sinister afoot? Elise will have to use all her all her ingenuity to answer the questions—and fast, or she just might find she’s the house’s newest ghost

An Angel Lake Cozy Mystery

The only thing worse than a pregnant bridezilla is a corpse as the wedding cake topper. When Elise Pepper begins her job at the Dream Wedding Boutique, she thinks her life is finally back on track. Her boss is more highly-strung than the customers, but she can deal with that, and she’s up for the challenge of a new job. Or so she thinks. When a bride turns up demanding a circus-themed wedding to honor her late father, things get a little crazy. Clowns instead of bridesmaids? A sword-swallower as celebrant? Elise is sure she can handle it all. A dead man in the wedding cake may be a little too much to deal with, though. Just when she thought she had it all together, Elise finds herself in the middle of yet another murder investigation. Can our intrepid heroine track down the killer before more wedding guests die? " Excellent! She has become my favorite writer and I have read two of her series, and going on to read more." "Addictive!" "Entertaining Whodunit!" "starsI didn't even see it coming"--reviewers

The Honeyed Taste of Deception

The only thing worse than a noisy bookstore are patrons literally dying to get out. Elise Pepper has landed her dream job at the Capture The Magic book store. Peace and quiet and thousands of books to herself – including a $2m first edition of Alice in Wonderland. What more could she ask for? It can’t last of course. Her blissful solitude is rudely interrupted when someone turns the second floor of the building into a Down the Rabbit Hole-themed escape room. But the noise is the least of her worries – what’s worse is the dead bank executive upstairs and the missing first edition. Now Elise is suspected of both theft and murder, even as the killer taunts her with Alice in Wonderland clues. Can she find out who did it before she takes the fall for the crime?

The Tempting Taste of Danger

What could be worse than a ship overrun with Elvis Impersonators? Elise Pepper is about to find out. When she decides to take a long overdue vacation, she discovers that the cruise ship isn’t going to be quite the relaxing trip she’d hoped for. Everyone want to enjoy a quiet getaway right? Instead, she finds herself in the middle of a theme party. Who knew there were so many Elvises and Marilyn Monroes in the world? But when an Elvis goes missing and it turns out he was a wealthy philanthropist Elise is dragged into the mystery as the last person to see him. As she tries to convince everybody of what she saw, her frustration turns to fear when she realizes that she’s trapped on board with a killer who will stop at nothing to silence her. This small town cozy mystery series is also available in paperback and audio book.

The Bitter Taste of Betrayal

"Stella O'Neil has found a treasure of a house to list... a house possibly full of treasure, that is. Her new listing belonged to a man who died from a seemingly innocent accident. He also was embroiled in a bank investigation involving missing property and many enemies. The rumors have gone wild and people will stop at nothing to search it out. If keeping treasure hunters out of her listing and avoiding being killed wasn't enough drama, Stella has finally found her mom and a way to rescue her. With the rest of her family in place, and the neighbor and a hunky policeman friend to help, she's determined to get her mom out. But someone is just as determined to stop her, even through murder. Stella has come this far fighting to unite her family. She won't stop until she's finished. But will she regret it?"--Online description.

With Killer Views

Alison Golden

Kathi Daley

Dianne Harman

Amy Vansant

Stacey Alabaster

Nell Goddin

Anna Celeste Burke

Summer Prescott

BR Snow

Shannon VanBergen

JA Whiting

Curl up with a mug of cocoa, a warm fire, and a dozen murder mysteries 12 cozy mystery novels from best-selling authors to get your blood racing on a cold winter’s eve. There’s nothing chilling about this chance to explore a dozen of cozies. Curl up for a cocoa, a cookie and a killing! Winter Whodunnits includes stories from: * Stacey Alabaster - A Pie to Die For, Book 1 in the Bakery Detectives Cozy Mystery series * USA Today Bestselling author Anna Celeste Burke - A Merry Christmas Wedding Mystery, a Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery * USA Today Bestselling author Kathi Daley - Much Ado About Felines, a Whales and Tails Cozy Mystery * Nell Goddin - The Third Girl,Book 1 in the Molly Sutton Mysteries series * USA Today Bestselling author Alison Golden - The Case of the Fallen Hero, an Inspector David Graham Cozy Mystery * USA Today Bestselling author Dianne Harman - Murder at Jade Cove, a Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery * CeeCee James - title to be determined * Summer Prescott - title to be determined * BR Snow -The Case of the Faithful Frenchie, a Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mystery * USA Today Bestselling author Shannon VanBergen - title to be determined * Amy Vansant - Pineapple Lies, Book 1 in the Pineapple Port Mystery series * USA Today Bestselling author JA Whiting - a Lin Coffin Mystery

Winter Whodunnits: A Dozen Cozy Mysteries for a Chilly Winter’s Night

Elise Pepper has had her share of bad dates, but she's never had a dead body crash one before. Mr. Hamilton, the renowned Ice-man, purveyor of shady mortgages does just that when Elise finds him dead at the ice-rink. The scene of the crime is no coincidence, either. The Ice-man meets an icy end. And a freak power outage is only impeding the police. When Elise’s coworker, Sue, begs for help, Elise is surprised to discover Sue was related to the man. And her family is fighting over his will and the appearance of an illegitimate son. It doesn't take long to discover everyone in town had reason to benefit from the banker’s death. When even the king and queen of the local high school's Winter Ball come under suspicion, Elise wonders if they'll ever find out who did it. This may be the first case where the killer walks away.

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