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

A secret book club. A celebrity murder. And a boss that hates books... When Laura Lee and her club stumble on the dead body of Mrs. Fitzwater's nephew, (famous photographer to the stars, Andy) snooping takes on a whole new meaning. Especially when one of the house staff-and member of the book club-swears they saw the nephew later that night... very much alive. From whispers of espionage to the motive of a spurned lover, the book club collective isn't sure which way is up. Even worse, time is running out as the killer makes them the next target. Someone doesn't want to be found out and is willing to do anything to keep their secret.

Pawsibly Guilty

"The story began with ex FBI agent Oscar O'Neil (and his dog Peanut/Bear) from the Baker Street Mysteries. This series is written from the point of view of his granddaughter! Will she learn the secrets of why her grandfather is estranged? Meet Stella O'Neil. She's got a lot on her plate, trying to figure out her crazy, stubborn family and starting out as a realtor. Throw in a dead body found in what used to be the town's "royalty" family's manor, and she's neck deep in a mystery. She may be sweet, but she's pretty stubborn herself. As Stella's curiosity leads her from one town resident to the next, a dramatic tale of family secrets starts to appear, but is she getting too close to the truth? A scary car chase in the dark has her nerves on edge, but she won't give up until she finds out who the skeleton once was. She's so close...but someone... maybe more than one person...will do anything to stop her" - back cover

Mind Your Manors

When one of the Baker Street Bed and Breakfast tour guests is killed by a live bullet during a Revolutionary War battle reenactment, Georgie Tanner, tour guide, uses her amateur detective skills to find out how it could have happened. Unfortunately, the main suspect is an old friend of Georgie's whom she believes is innocent even though everything she finds out about the case seems to point to the friend's guilt.

Cookies and Scream

Crème Brûlée To Slay

USA Today Best Seller! Georgie Tanner and her best friend, Kari have known each other their whole lives. Georgie was maid of honor at Kari and Joe's wedding, so when Joe is accused of a horrific murder, Georgie is determined to learn the truth. The details look bad- a body was found in the subdivision under construction where Joe is the general contractor. The body has Joe's favorite knife sticking out of it. To make things worse, the dead man is Devon Walters, Joe's professional rival. Joe doesn't have a good alibi, and the DA quickly discovers that Devon was about to file a lawsuit against Joe. As Georgie finds out when she digs deeper, Devon had a good reason to file a lawsuit. Despite Joe's underhanded dealings, Kari begs Georgie to prove he didn't do it... but the more Georgie digs, the worse things look. Worse, Georgie unearths clues that seem to tie back to her fianc

Slash in the Pan

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

A mysterious mansion, a suspicious death, and a cat too smart for its own good...Laura Lee and her secret book club, led by Hank the marmalade cat, find themselves in the heart of their deepest mystery yet! Laura Lee's efforts to bring the beautiful but decrepit old manor back to life uncover even more secrets that the ancient house has been keeping from her. Hank, hiding from the workmen, gets himself stuck under a broken board. Rescuing him, Laura Lee finds not only a small root cellar, but a nearly intact skeleton holding a sheaf of papers. How long has it been there? Who was it? And why were those papers so important? It's not just a lesson in history; someone who's very much alive is trying to stop them from discovering the secret . It will take the entire book club's help to discover the truth as every clue they find takes them in a different direction and puts them in unknown danger. Check out this whole series, also available in paperback and large print!

Catastrophe in the Library

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

Elise Pepper has had dates ruined by cold-hearted men before, but she's never had one quite this cold. Cold, as in dead. Instead of an evening of flirting and ice skating, Elise discovers the dead body of Mr. Hamilton, a mortgage broker with a reputation for shady deals...also known as the Ice-man. Apparently, the murderer had a sense of humor. Or irony. When Elise's co-worker Sue turns out to be related to the dead man, Elise knows she has to help find the murderer. Between a freak power outage will and a seemingly endless list of people who had good reason to want him dead, Elise has more leads than she can follow. Even the King and Queen of the high school Winter Ball are under suspicion! With the killer hiding in plain sight, Elise can't narrow down the suspects... this may be her first case where the killer gets away.

An Angel Lake Mystery

The Frosty Taste of Scandal

After a tragic event causes Georgie Tanner to leave her job as a paralegal, she goes home to Gainesville where her Aunt Cecelia employs her as a tour guide for the Baker Street Bed and Breakfast. Georgie expects the job to be a cinch, pleasant and somewhat mindless, until a man is killed on her manor house tour and she has to use the skills from her paralegal life to help track down a killer.

Cherry Pie Or Die

The only thing worse than a used car salesman showing up on your doorstep is finding one dead. After a scandalous divorce, Elise returns from the big city to her southern home 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 Sweet Taste of Murder

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.

The Bitter Taste of Betrayal

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

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."

A second chance sweet romance

Choosing Hope

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?

Choosing Love

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!

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