Ellen Jacobson

My life was on track until my boyfriend stole my research paper and then had the nerve to accuse me of plagiarism. Now I’m a grad school dropout. 
Time for a new plan:
Step 1 – Go to cooking school in Italy.
Step 2 – Never fall in love with an academic again.
Sound great, right? One teeny-tiny problem—fellow cooking student, Niles Whitaker. Yep, you guessed it. He's a history professor who is just as pretentious and ambitious as my ex was.
But his gorgeous blue eyes and nerdy smile are making me weak in the knees. How am I going to make it through the next four weeks without falling for him?
Author's Note: Smitten with Ravioli is a clean and wholesome rom-com. Plenty of sizzle, but none of the naughty bits. 

Smitten with ravioli

A dilapidated sailboat for your anniversary-not very romantic. A dead body on board-even worse. Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her husband presents her with a dilapidated sailboat. Just one problem-she doesn't know anything about boats, nor does she want to. When Mollie discovers someone murdered on board, she hopes it will convince her husband that owning a boat is a bad idea. Unfortunately, he's more determined than ever to fix the boat up and set out to sea. Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment, investigates an alien abduction, eats way too many chocolate bars, adopts a cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to. Can Mollie discover who the murderer is before her nosiness gets her killed?

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Murder at the Marina

I thought Pierre was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he’s a geeky billionaire. I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t trust rich guys. But when I find myself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to my rescue. He plies me with croissants, charms me with his cocky smile, dazzles me with charity balls, and his nerdy sense of humor makes me giggle. I think I’m starting to fall for him. But I can’t. A small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a smooth-talking, cosmopolitan French billionaire don’t belong together, right? Or do they? Smitten with Croissants is a standalone romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending that you’ll swoon over. If you like sweet romance with plenty of goofy humor, mouth-watering French food, and geeky billionaires, you’ll love Mia and Pierre’s story. Check out the other books in the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Each book features a different heroine traveling the world in search of love. Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny’s story set in Italy) Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia’s story set in France) Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle’s story set in Germany)

A Sweet Billionaire Romantic Comedy

Smitten with Croissants

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Tamara Woods

MISCHIEF, MAYHEM, OR MURDER? MYSTERY FOLLOWS HER through dangerous city streets, quaint villages, and locales across the globe. Uncover the clues with feisty female sleuths of various ages in this multi-author cozy mystery collection of short stories. - Catch a mugger in THANKSGIVING AND THEFT by Dianne Ascroft. - Dig up hidden treasure in BURIED BY THE BEACH by Ellen Jacobson - Open up a case in CLOSED OUT by Tamara Woods - Pray for justice in TREASURES IN HEAVEN by Sarah Biglow - Escape the blame in RING GONE 'ROUND THE ROSES by Aubrey Elle. - Try on some clues in THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN RING by Beate Boeker - Search for the suspect in WHEN THE CLOCK CHIMES TWO by Adriana Licio - Catch the culprit in HIJINKS IN AJIJIC by Vikki Walton - Locate the missing loot in VENDORS AND VILLAINS by Angela K. Ryan You'll love this collection of intriguing and light-hearted stories from award-winning and best-selling authors from across the globe. ◆◆◆Scroll up to buy this book and start sleuthing right away!◆◆◆

Mystery Follows Her: A Cozy Mystery Multi-author Collection

This collection includes Books 4-6 of the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. Check out this fun cozy mystery series with plenty of goofy humor, an adorable cat, and a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth. You'll laugh out loud from start to finish following Mollie McGhie's sailing adventures. Spoiler alert: You'll seriously be craving chocolate by the time you finish reading! Book #4 - Dead in the Dinghy What would you do if your husband became obsessed with turning your cat into an internet sensation? Mollie McGhie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She's looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby's crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. Book #5 - Shooting by the Sea What would you do if your hubby had a celebrity crush? When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend's nail salon, she's looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend's brother is arrested for murder. Book #6 - Overboard on the Ocean What would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist? When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn't expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is.

Cozy Mystery Collection Books 4-6

The Mollie McGhie Sailing Mysteries

When Mollie joined a roller derby team, she thought she only needed to worry about bumps and bruises. But when something valuable is stolen from the locker room, she decides to investigate and find the culprit. In between identifying suspects, working at a mind-numbing temp job, and skating practice, she also meets a guy who just might change her view on blind dates. As Mollie pursues her investigation, not everyone is thrilled when she starts asking one too many questions. Can Mollie skate her way out of danger? Or will her nosiness be the death of her? Robbery at the Roller Derby is the prequel to the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery Prequel Novella

Robbery at the Roller Derby

Work and love collide in this sweet romantic comedy set in Greece. When Olivia is forced to take her first vacation in five years, she travels to a picturesque Greek island. But instead of spending time relaxing by the pool, Olivia finds herself hate-flirting with Xander, a local guy with a cocky smile and a unibrow. Just when Olivia starts to fall for Xander, her boss assigns her to a secret work project—one that will force her to lie about what she does for a living. As she spends more time with Xander exploring his beloved island, Olivia begins to question the choices she’s made in life. Will Olivia have to decide between her career and her heart, or can she find a way to have it all? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and endearing unibrows, you’ll love Olivia and Xander’s story. Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series: Smitten with Ravioli – Ginny’s story set in Italy Smitten with Croissants – Mia’s story set in France Smitten with Strudel – Isabelle’s story set in Germany Smitten with Candy Canes – Zoe’s story set in Santa’s Village, Finland Smitten with Baklava – Olivia’s story set in Greece Smitten with Caviar – Jasmine’s story set in Monaco

A Sweet Romantic Comedy Set in Greece

Smitten with Baklava

Planners are great for to-do lists, keeping track of appointments and . . . scheduling a murder. When Thea Olson returned to her hometown of Why, North Dakota, for the Fourth of July, the last thing she expected was to add “investigate a murder” to her to-do list. But when her cousin is falsely accused of killing her business partner, Thea is drawn into solving the case. In between hunting down clues and interviewing suspects, Thea learns more than she wanted to know about creative planning, stickers, washi tape, and glitter pens. Can Thea clear her cousin’s name or will she become the murderer’s next victim? This novella was originally published as part of the Mysteries, Midsummer Sun and Murders cozy mystery anthology.

A North Dakota Library Mystery Prequel

Planning for Murder

What would you do if your husband signed the two of you up for an extreme diet? Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she’s thrust into another murder investigation. While she tries to identify the killer, Coconut Cove’s annual boating festival is in full swing. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas. Can Mollie nab the murderer before someone else is poisoned? Poisoned by the Pier is the third book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Spoiler Alert: You’ll never look at rutabagas the same way again after you finish this book! The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

Poisoned by the Pier

What would you do if your husband told you he wanted to downsize and move onto a sailboat? Mollie McGhie loves her beachfront cottage. When her husband announces that he wants to sell their house so they can move onto a dilapidated sailboat, she’s not impressed. When the boat starts leaking, Mollie secretly hopes it will sink. Instead, they haul it out of the water and into the boatyard. Fixing the boat up is bad enough, but when Mollie finds someone has been killed nearby, things get even worse. Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death in the boatyard. Accompanied by her adorable feline companion, Mollie searches for clues and interviews suspects in the small Floridian town of Coconut Cove. Can Mollie catch the killer before someone else ends up dead? Bodies in the Boatyard is the second book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Spoiler Alert: You'll want your own Japanese bobtail cat by the time you finish this book! The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

Bodies in the Boatyard

What would you do if your husband got you the worst anniversary present ever? Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her clueless hubby presents her with a rundown boat. She’s not impressed. When she discovers someone murdered on board, things get even worse. Mollie hopes it will convince her husband to rethink his hare-brained scheme of sailing off into the sunset. Instead, he's more determined than ever to fix the boat up and set off to sea. Poking her nose in where it doesn’t belong, Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment, eats way too much chocolate, adopts a cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to. Will Mollie be able to discover who the murderer is before her nosiness gets her killed? Murder at the Marina is the first book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Spoiler alert: You’ll be craving brownies by the time you finish this book! The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

A Quirky Cozy Mystery

When Mollie McGhie agreed to help out at a charity event, she thought her biggest worry would be having to wear a ridiculous pirate costume. But when she finds a mysterious envelope addressed to her, she realizes that she has a bigger problem to deal with—figuring out what the clues inside mean and clearing an elderly woman’s name. Will Mollie be able to solve the mystery and find the hidden treasure before someone else does? Buried by the Beach is a standalone short story in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Note: An earlier version of this short story was originally published in the cozy mystery anthology, Mystery Follows Her. This edition has been expanded to include an epilogue and bonus material. The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

A Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery Short Story

Buried by the Beach

This humorous cozy mystery collection includes six full-length novels, two novellas, and one short story. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you’ll love the Mollie McGhie mystery series! Prequel – Robbery at the Roller Derby When Mollie joined a roller derby team, she thought she only needed to worry about were bumps and bruises. But when something valuable is stolen from the locker room, she decides to investigate and find the culprit. As Mollie pursues her investigation, not everyone is thrilled when she asks one too many questions. Can Mollie skate her way out of danger, or will her nosiness be the death of her? Book 1 – Murder at the Marina When Mollie’s husband, Scooter, presents her with a dilapidated sailboat for her anniversary, she’s less than impressed. When she discovers a dead body on board, things get even worse. Poking her nose in where it doesn't belong, Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. Book 2 – Bodies in the Boatyard Scooter’s latest hare-brained scheme to move on board their boat isn’t exactly Mollie’s dream come true. When someone is murdered in the boatyard, it becomes a total nightmare. Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death along with her adorable feline companion, Mrs. Moto. Book 3 – Poisoned by the Pier Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she’s thrust into another murder investigation. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas. Book 3.5 – Buried by the Beach When Mollie agreed to help at a charity event, she thought her biggest worry would be having to wear a ridiculous pirate costume. But when she finds a mysterious envelope addressed to her, she realizes she has a bigger problem to deal with—figuring out what the clues inside mean and clearing an elderly woman’s name. Book 4 – Dead in the Dinghy Mollie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She’s looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby’s crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. Book 5 – Shooting by the Sea When Mollie attends the grand opening of her friend’s nail salon, she’s looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend’s brother is arrested for murder. Book 6 – Overboard on the Ocean When Mollie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn’t expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is. Book 7 – Murder Aboard the Mistletoe When Mollie attends a Christmas party aboard the Mistletoe, she was planning on sipping eggnog, decorating a nautically themed tree, and opening presents. But when someone is killed on board the boat and Santa Claus is arrested, Mollie is thrust into the middle of a murder investigation.Can Mollie discover whodunit before someone else ends up dead?

The Complete Mollie McGhie Cozy Mystery Collection

When Mollie McGhie attends a Christmas party aboard the Mistletoe, she was planning on sipping eggnog, decorating a nautically themed tree, and opening presents. But when someone is killed on board the boat and Santa Claus is arrested, Mollie is thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. Can Mollie discover whodunit before someone else ends up dead? Murder Aboard the Mistletoe is the seventh book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order. -Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella) -Murder at the Marina -Bodies in the Boatyard -Poisoned by the Pier -Buried by the Beach (short story) -Dead in the Dinghy -Shooting by the Sea -Overboard on the Ocean -Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

A Christmas Cozy Mystery

Murder Aboard the Mistletoe

How do I say no when a mysterious stranger tells me he needs my help to save the world, especially when I’m in danger of losing my heart? When I took a job working on a European riverboat, the last thing I expected was to be recruited by a covert spy organization. Enter Erich—a devastatingly handsome German guy who reminds me of James Bond. Although the organization he works for is more along the lines of Get Smart. Their IT department is the worst, their intel is rarely right, and the woman who’s in charge . . . well, let’s just say she’s scarier than the bad guys. If my past has taught me anything, it’s that you should never trust a man who trades in secrets for a living, even if he shares his strudel with you. Cloak-and-dagger relationships are a sure-fire way to heartbreak . . . or will it be different this time? Smitten with Strudel is a standalone closed door romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending you’ll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and zany spy capers, you’ll love Isabelle and Erich’s story. Want more laughs, sizzling kisses, and all the feels? Check out the rest of the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny’s story set in Italy) Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia’s story set in France) Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle’s story set in Germany) Book #3.5 – Smitten with Candy Canes (Zoe’s story set in Finland) – Christmas novella

Smitten with Strudel

Wacky humor. Happily ever afters. Lots of laughs. All the feels. If hilarious romantic comedies are your jam, you’ll want to check out this collection. Three women traveling the globe who find love when they least expect it. Book 1 – Smitten with Ravioli (set in Italy) Ginny isn’t sure what she’s more scared of—cats that drool or falling for that annoying history professor in her Italian cooking course. Sure, Preston has amazing blue eyes, but he’s an arrogant know-it-all, just like her ex. Will Ginny end up falling for a guy she can’t stand? Book 2 – Smitten with Croissants (set in France) When Mia met Pierre, she thought he was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he’s a geeky billionaire. Mia learned the hard way that you can’t trust rich guys. But when she finds herself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to her rescue. A small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a smooth-talking, cosmopolitan French billionaire don’t belong together, right? Or do they? Book 3 – Smitten with Strudel (set in Germany) When Isabelle took a job working on a European riverboat, the last thing she expected was to be recruited by a covert spy organization. Enter Erich—a devastatingly handsome German guy who reminds Isabelle of James Bond. But Isabelle knows that you should never trust a man who trades in secrets for a living, even if he shares his strudel with you. Cloak-and-dagger relationships are a sure-fire way to heartbreak . . . or will things be different this time? Three closed door romcoms with plenty of humor, quirky characters, and happily ever afters you’ll swoon over.

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Smitten with Travel Romantic Comedy Collection

Okay, so I kissed Max once. The kiss was good . . . great, actually. But Max? A total jerk. Now I’m stuck with him in Santa’s Village for work. He wants to pretend we’re a couple. All I want to do is clobber him over the head with a giant candy cane. Then I want to kiss him again. Whoa, hang on a minute there, Zoe! No kissing that jerk. Never. Ever. Again. My Christmas wish? Please don’t let me become smitten with Max. Smitten with Candy Canes is a standalone closed door romantic comedy novella with a happily ever after ending you’ll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and Christmas romance, you’ll love Zoe and Max’s story. Note: This novella was originally published as part of the Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After romantic comedy collection. Want more laughs, sizzling kisses, and all the feels? Check out the rest of the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny’s story set in Italy) Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia’s story set in France) Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle’s story set in Germany) Book #3.5 – Smitten with Candy Canes (Zoe’s story set in Finland) Book #4 – Smitten with Baklava (Olivia’s story set in Greece)

A Sweet Christmas Romantic Comedy

Smitten with Candy Canes

What would you do if your hubby had a celebrity crush? When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend’s nail salon, she’s looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend’s brother is arrested for murder. Mollie agrees to help clear his name. During the course of her investigation, she has to do some crazy things including auditioning for a game show, giving a pedicure to the local chief of police, and listening to her cat play the ukulele. And, if that wasn’t enough to deal with, she also has to put up with husband’s silly crush on a television celebrity. Can Mollie get to the truth and find out who the real murderer is? Shooting by the Sea is the fifth book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Grab Shooting by the Sea today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last. Spoiler alert: You’ll be humming Elvis tunes after reading this book! The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries Prequel—Robbery at the Roller Derby Book #1—Murder at the Marina Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier Book #3.5—Buried by the Beach Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy Book #5—Shooting by the Sea Book #6—Overboard on the Ocean

Shooting by the Sea

This collection includes the Books 4-6 of the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. Check out this fun cozy mystery series with plenty of goofy humor, an adorable cat, and a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth. You’ll laugh out loud from start to finish following Mollie McGhie’s sailing adventures. Spoiler alert: You’ll seriously be craving chocolate by the time you finish reading! Book #4 – Dead in the Dinghy What would you do if your husband became obsessed with turning your cat into an internet sensation? Mollie McGhie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She’s looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby’s crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. Book #5 – Shooting by the Sea What would you do if your hubby had a celebrity crush? When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend’s nail salon, she’s looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend’s brother is arrested for murder. Book #6 – Overboard on the Ocean What would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist? When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn’t expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is.

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