Chelsea Thomas

Chelsea has had a rough few months. Professionally, personally, romantically.So when she finds a dead body on the family farm......all she wants to do is curl up under the covers and bury her problems in a box of cookies. A big box.Unfortunately, Chelsea's aunt is a former prosecutor, and she's dead-set on catching the killer. Will Chelsea and her aunt solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again? Or will the body count rise and ruin cookies for everyone?You'll love this clean cozy mystery, because everyone loves a down-on-her-luck sleuth who finds strength through solving murders. Get it now.

Apple Die

Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery Series

It's the start of fall in Pine Grove, which means the leaves are vibrant, the coffee is warm, and the days are crisp and cool. Autumn really is the best season in upstate New York. But bottle blonde Teeny has her 65th birthday coming up, and for her, that's ruining all the good stuff about fall. Teeny hates her birthday, and she doesn't want anyone to know how old she is. But then one of Teeny's many evil exes turns up in town - with an enormous birthday float - and makes a big deal of Teeny's upcoming birthday in front of everyone in town. The nerve of this guy! Teeny is furious, of course, and she dresses the guy down in front of half the town. But then the evil ex turns up dead at a hot new local bakery, and Chief Flanagan identifies Teeny as the top suspect in the murder... It's up to Chelsea and Miss May to solve the murder. Because if they don't catch the real killer soon, Teeny is going to have to spend her birthday alone, in jail. No one wants that.

Hot Cross Guns

Muffin But Trouble

In a small town, where dog parks are plenty, every street is tree-lined, and if you throw a frisbee, ten cute puppies chase it down, there are still secrets behind every bend. Murder echoes loudest in small towns. Amy’s heartbroken, dead broke and as positive and joyful as they come. She’s opening a pet salon with her grumpy Granny after a stressful stint in Pine Grove. But when Amy’s first and only customer is murdered, she realizes if she doesn't catch the killer, the grand opening of her pet salon could be ruined. Who would have killed Amy’s customer? Hot shot rookie cop Michael Fine thinks Amy committed the murder. Amy and Granny know he’s wrong, but they don’t have proof. There’s a killer on the loose in their little slice of heaven and if the ladies don't solve the mystery they could lose their business...or worse.

A New Leash on Life

The Apple Orchard Mysteries

Dog Groomer Mysteries

***Star Actor Shot Dead During Performance*** Everyone thought the murder was part of the play at first......but the actor never stood up to take a bow. The killer planned the murder well. Except for one tiny detail...Miss May and Chelsea were in the audience. And they're hungry for justice. So they grab their wacky friend Teeny and pursue the case. The clues the girls find are shocking.Could this murder have something to do with Chelsea's past? Why are there mysterious junk removal guys destroying evidence all over town?And what will happen during the second performance of the play?The show must go on, after all. Even when it's a matter of life and death. As Chelsea and Miss May get closer to the truth, they realize their own lives are in danger. Will they survive an attack by the killer? And will Chelsea finally get closure on her turbulent childhood? You'll love book seven in the apple orchard cozy series because it features delicious food, it's got lots of laughs, and it's filled with suspense."The perfect read for a cozy night in!" Get it now.

Shot Through the Tart

Life's a peach. Murder is the pit. Peaches are back in season at the orchard and everyone's got that warm, fuzzy feeling.Miss May throws a "Peach Party" to celebrate. The whole town turns up for the bash. They munch on Peach pie, they drink Peach Sangria. Everything is, well, peachy. Until......a dead body turns up in the bakeshop.The shop is locked from the inside and there are no signs of a struggle. But it's clear to everyone that this was a murder.One big problem......Chelsea and Miss May are the only people who have keys to the building.Will Chelsea end up in prison for a crime she didn't commit?You'll love this cozy because the sleuths are smart, the mystery is tricky, and the characters will keep you laughing.

Peaches and Scream

Six Sweets Under

You know what's even worse than big city snobs? Big city snobs who have the nerve to get murdered on your orchard. That's right. There's another murder on the farm. And if Chelsea and Miss May don't solve this one, the orchard's only employee could end up taking the fall. Worst of all? Hunky Detective Wayne Hudson has turned against Chelsea. So she and Miss May have to solve this murder on their own. Will the girls catch the killer? And what's going to happen with the romance between Chelsea and Wayne?

Candy Apple Killer

Everyone in town has been swindled ... by the same sleaze-ball wealth manager. But who had the most motive to kill? Chelsea and Miss May take on the case. Hunky Detective Wayne Hudson gets in their way. Just like he always does. But then a close friend becomes suspect number one and the tension mounts. Can our girls solve the mystery before their family friend takes the fall?

Cooking the Books

It's the week before the 4th of July, and Pine Grove is in a frenzy. A big developer wants to build a "Massive Mart" in town. And he's planning on knocking down several beloved businesses to make it happen. Then the developer dies ... face down in a plate of Miss May's "Every Berry Pie." The police are more than happy to chalk this one up to natural causes. But Chelsea and Miss May suspect foul play. Who could have killed the developer? And will the girls catch the killer before another victim is claimed?

Berried Alive

Murder always seems impossible at first. But the more clues you gather, the more things start to make sense. When secrets stretch back to the Revolutionary War, there's a lot of detective work to do. Miss May and Chelsea are up for the challenge. Good thing, too. Because this investigation takes them deeper than ever before. Crime is everywhere. Bodies are piling up. Two guys are interested in Chelsea, and she can't even handle one! Can the girls solve the mystery before Pine Grove erupts in mayhem? And what's going to happen with that love triangle?

Granny Smith is Dead

Killed by a Candy Cane” That's the scariest headline ever written in the Pine Grove Gazette. But this holiday season, it's all too true...This killer had a sweet tooth. So the December air is crisp and just a bit creepy this year. Red-faced children throw snowballs. Elderly couples drink hot chocolate in the cold. Chelsea and Miss May speed through town in their VW Bus, hunting yet another killer.Miss May is a sharp former lawyer, determined to make candy canes sweet again. Chelsea, Miss May’s Watson, just wants to solve the mystery without changing out of her fuzzy red Santa slippers. Toss in Christmas tree drama, a missing Santa Claus, and buttery holiday cookies."

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