Jennifer L. Hart

Murder, mayhem, meet your match! Maggie Phillips hasn’t had it easy. As the wife of retired Navy SEAL, and the adoptive mother of two little hellions, Maggie is constantly looking for ways to improve her family’s financial situation. She accepts a cleaning position for her new neighbors (who redefine the term ‘eccentric’), never imagining she will end up as the sole alibi for a man with a fascination for medieval torture devices when he is brought up on murder charges. While Maggie struggles to prove the man’s innocence, her deadbeat brother arrives, determined to sell Maggie and Neil on his next great scheme and to mooch with a vengeance. If that isn’t bad enough, her in-laws, (the cut-throat corporate attorneys) descend on the house, armed with disapproval and condemnation, for the family’s annual Thanksgiving celebration. As the police investigation intensifies, Maggie searches for the killer among the upper echelon of Hudson, Massachusetts in the only way she can— by scrubbing their thrones. Of the porcelain variety, that is… Skeletons in the Closet is the first entry in the Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series. If you like relatable characters, family hijinks, and laugh-out-loud humor, then you’ll love Jennifer L. Hart’s endearing tale. Put off the housework and start reading Skeletons in the Closet right now! A fun mystery featuring a stay-at-home-mom -turned-amateur-female-sleuth by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart.

(Free Funny Small Town Amateur Women Sleuth Murder Mystery)

Skeletons in the Closet

A Heroine in Distress... In the span of one afternoon, Maggie Sampson lost everything—her job, her fiancé and her inheritance. The thing she'll miss most though is her mind. What else could explain her vision of the handsome and enigmatic stranger who retrieved her engagement ring when she hurled the rock into the Atlantic Ocean? Normal people just don't do things like that. Sometimes fantasy is better than reality. A Hero Who Needs Saving... To the rest of the world, Neil Phillips is a decorated war hero, a Navy SEAL who has what it takes to get the job done. In private he is a raw wound with two boys, a broken marriage and a nasty case of PTSD, but despite his personal struggles he helped Maggie when she needed it most. Now, Maggie is on a mission and she's not going anywhere until she returns the favor—with interest. Who Needs A Hero? A warrior with a broken heart, a woman with nothing to lose—there are no victims here, only courageous souls, both in need of rescue.

Who Needs a Hero?

A teenage serial killer with a mysterious past.The deadly hunter sworn to protect her.Secrets, lies and a shot at redemption. It all begins with a kiss.When 16-year-old Nic Rutherford heads out for a night on the town, she brings a full arsenal. Her best weapon? A deadly kiss that can take down the biggest game around—humans. Two-legged predators don’t stand a chance once she makes lip to skin contact. But her blessing is also a curse, one that Nic fears will inadvertently harm anyone who gets too close—her aunts, her best friend, or the mysterious new boy who possesses strange abilities of his own. Aiden Jager has the one thing Nic can’t resist—information. With his help Nic begins to unearth answers about her own murky past along with the key to a hidden world where magic thrives and the impossible becomes reality if one is willing to pay the ultimate price. Beware, for once the door is open, there is no turning back.WARNING MATURE CONTENT: While this story is loosely based off the story of Sleeping Beauty, it is the dark folk tale version of the story. Themes include sex, rape, violence, vigilante justice and cold blooded murder. Explicit language is an added bonus."A must for fans of the genre. A series to watch!" ~ Romantic Intentions Quarterly

The Unseelie Court, #1

The Goodnight Kiss

Crime and grime are everywhere, at least in Maggie Phillips' opinion. Deep in the throes of a New England winter, Maggie's still adjusting to her new role as a confidential informant for the Hudson Police Department. When a suspicious fax is sent to one of her new clients, Maggie is sure she's unearthed a conspiracy. With no crime to investigate, however, the Hudson P.D. can do nothing-that is until a wealthy trophy wife disappears and the FBI is called into the hunt. On the home front, her twelve-year-old son is growing up way too fast, while her brother is back with a few surprises destined to wreak havoc on the household. To frost the whole crappy cake, her best friend's marriage is falling apart, which leaves Maggie worrying over her own. All of the family drama is put into perspective, however, when Maggie is arrested for kidnapping and blackmail. Between economic woes and a now tarnished reputation, Maggie is in way over her head. Yet out of the ashes of frustration and failure, something great might emerge. If she survives the birthing process that is....

Misadventures of the Laundry Hag book 2

Swept Under the Rug

Until Batman strode into Madame Minerva's Dungeon, Daisy Ellis thought she had everything she wanted. Duran Price isn't really the Dark Knight, but both the mild mannered CPA and the Dominatrix who keeps her true identity hidden behind a Catwoman mask desire more than his submission. Fitting a relationship into a double life is a full time job and with a super villainess riding shotgun, the power is up for grabs.

Daisy Dominatrix

Over the Faery Hill

The Fae Side of Forty

Marina Simcoe

L. Ann

On the shortest night of the year, fae come out to play, vampires don't have much time, and werewolves howl at a full moon. The summer solstice brings out witches, demons, vampires, shifters, and supernatural creatures in a night of magic and mayhem. There are spells that can only be cast or curses can only be broken on this one, enchanted night. If you dare, follow the fae down a magical path but beware! You may get forever lost. Beyond supernatural hijinx, there's seduction around every corner... Eleven brand new, paranormal romances from both established authors and exciting new talent in this single volume. Feel the supernatural heat - read it today.

Summer Solstice Seduction

Pretty please with spaghetti on top? Andy Buckland has always dreamed of being a chef. But after a live studio audience is stricken with food poisoning during her debut cooking show, she finds herself blacklisted in the culinary community. The only job open to her is working in her family's southern pasta shop, and, to make matters worse, her first assignment is serving baked ziti to her former lover and his spoiled bride-to-be at their engagement party! But a broken heart and a bruised ego are the least of Andy's troubles when she discovers a dead body at the party with the words "welcome home" written in flour next to it. Is it a warning? A threat? Or a frame-up job? Andy is determined to find out. With the help of her over-the-top Italian family, Andy will prove that she has what it takes to not only cook the best dish in town but also catch a killer, too! Recipes included!

A Southern Pasta Shop Mystery

Murder Al Dente

Jennifer Fischetto

Gemma Halliday

Leslie Langtry

Kelly Rey

T. Sue VerSteeg

Enjoy this USA TODAY bestselling collection of holiday themed cozy mystery short stories in some of our most popular series! Written by #1 Amazon, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling authors! These short holiday bites are perfect for enjoying while waiting in shopping lines or binge-reading over a cup of hot cocoa. Stories include: Baby It's Cold Outside (Tahoe Tessie Mysteries) by Gemma Halliday & T. Sue VerSteeg Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (Greatest Hits Mysteries) by Leslie Langtry Christmas Al Dente (Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries) by Jennifer L. Hart Misdemeanors & Mistletoe (Jamie Winters Mysteries) by Kelly Rey Christmas, Spies & Dead Guys (Gianna Mancini Mysteries) by Jennifer Fischetto

Cozy Christmas Shorts

From the #1 cozy mystery bestselling author of The Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries comes a new series that proves blood can be thicker than water... As a young single parent, Mackenzie Elizabeth Taylor has struggled to provide for her teenage daughter. She finally catches a break when she inherits half of an apartment building in Boston from her uncle Al...along with his P.I. business. So what if she doesn’t know the first thing about investigation or if their hot-but-crabby downstairs tenant is a police detective who’s looking for any excuse to handcuff her? Her daughter, Mac the computer whiz, has her back. And these two girls don’t know the meaning of the word quit—not even when their first case takes an unexpected turn. The man Mackenzie's been hired to follow in a custody case seems to have upset more than just her client when she spies another person tailing him—a mysterious man Mackenzie would bet is up to no good. But when her mark suddenly winds up dead, and her first and only client is accused of his murder, Mackenzie vows to find the truth. Only one problem: she doesn’t know where to start…or when to draw the line. Who is the mysterious man she spotted tailing the victim? Is he the killer? Is she in over her head, or will she uncover the secrets someone killed to keep hidden? Mackenzie and Mackenzie are on the case, and the world of private investigation will never be the same. What critics are saying about Jennifer L. Hart's books: "A must read for all people who love a good mystery and a jolly good laugh...laugh out loud funny." ~ Black Orchid, Cocktail Reviews Jennifer L. Hart introduces a deliciously delightful new amateur sleuth with this cozy mystery. The mystery had just the right amount of ups and downs and I found it as entertaining as the reluctant detective herself." ~ Night Owl Reviews "Laugh out loud funny, realistic characters, snappy true to life dialog, and a sufficiently difficult mystery; all the required elements for an excellent read." ~ Manic Readers "I would not hesitate to pick up another of Ms. Hart's works as she definitely made me with one book a lifelong fan." ~ Joyfully Reviewed

A Mackenzie & Mackenzie PI Mystery

Sleuthing for a Living

A Heroine in Distress.... In the span of one afternoon, Maggie Sampson lost everything—her job, her fiancé and her inheritance. The thing she’ll miss most though is her mind. What else could explain her vision of the handsome and enigmatic stranger who retrieved her engagement ring when she hurled the rock into the Atlantic Ocean? Normal people just don’t do things like that. Sometimes fantasy is better than reality. A Hero Who Needs Saving.... To the rest of the world, Neil Phillips is a decorated war hero, a Navy SEAL who has what it takes to get the job done. In private he is a walking raw wound with two boys, a broken marriage and a nasty case of PTSD. Despite his personal struggles he helped Maggie when she needed it most. Now, Maggie is on a mission and she’s not going anywhere until she returns the favor—with interest. Who Needs A Hero A warrior with a wounded heart, a woman with nothing to lose—there are no victims here, only courageous souls, both in need of rescue. A hilarious and steamy military romance featuring a stay-at-home-mom turned amateur sleuth by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart.

Who Needs A Hero

Maggie Phillips is fine—just ask her. So what if two psychos tried to do her in and her business is all but dead, she never wanted to be the laundry hag to begin with, so why should she mourn her tattered reputation? With spring comes a fresh start, garage sale season and the birth of her brother's first child. Life goes on even if cleaning has lost its luster and the sight of her scarred hands brings back horrific memories. Help is on the way, whether she wants it or not. When Maggie's mother-in-law asks her to assist with renovations to their project house in upstate New York, she smells a rat. Matters become murkier when Laura casually tells the former laundry hag to "see to that pesky ghost," like the phantom is ring around the bathtub. But both Neil and Sylvia are eager to undertake the zany task and really, what else does she have to do? How about solve a two decade old murder, find a few long lost relatives, fix her mental hang-ups and reconnect with the husband she's pushed away. And if she has any time to spare, maybe she can even survive a pissed-off apparition and keep it from finishing the job the last two killers started Third time's the charm…right?

All Washed Up

A new lease on life can end in death... After a brush with death, Jackie Parker has big plans to lie low for a while. The best laid plans didn’t check in with her stressful job as part of Damaged Goods property management—or her drama queen mother. When one of their clients is found brutally murdered and a recently evicted tenant is a suspect, Jackie vows to Luke and Logan that this time she’ll stay out of the fray. After all, she’s not a detective and they have more than enough on their plate. A rogue RV, drug dealers, furies, snakes and monkeys, oh my! Plus, there’s a rival property management company determined to ruin Damaged Goods, a kidnapping and a sexy animal lover looking to cause trouble in Jackie's already rocky marriage. The Magic City’s sassiest process server is sitting on a powder keg of crazy and the two men in her life are playing with matches. One thing’s for sure, as far as Jackie's concerned this isn’t a day at the beach but the end of life as she knows it. Buy Lease on the Beach and take out a lease on laughter today!

(Amateur women's sleuths mystery romance hybrid perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Plum)

Lease on the Beach

Don’t miss the epic third installment to the Damaged Goods mystery series. A laugh a minute and what readers describe as “More addictive than krokodil!” Certified Process Server Jackie Parker could do a case study in bizarre human behavior. Like the time the Damaged Goods property management team found a man fermenting his own fecal matter to get high. Or the angry downstairs tenant who threatened to spit on her. And that was just one building in the Miami art district. Returning to the scene of the crime a year later, Jackie believes she’s ready for anything. Since the Dark Prince left the team, she and Luke have gone through an amicable divorce. Maybe, just this once, she can manage to not land face first in something foul. But what they find in the vacated apartment is far worse than the previous visit. Now, Jackie’s situation is about to get a whole lot messier. Cue Logan. Buy Cure or Die and start reading your next hit of Damaged Goodness today! ﻿Praise for Jackie Parker and the Damaged Goods Mysteries: "….difficult to put down." - Kirkus "Jennifer L. Hart brings a whole new meaning to family togetherness...." - Night Owl Reviews "...a very likable, sympathetic, savvy and smart heroine." - Gemma Halliday, New York Times Bestselling Author "An addictive mystery that will have you laughing out loud." -A Brantley "…a modern mystery with a touch of romance." -2 Indie Girls Book Reviews

(A funny amateur women's sleuth mystery romance hybrid perfect for a beach read!)

Cure or Die

From international bestselling mystery author Jennifer L. Hart comes a sizzling new installment in the Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries... If you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen… Andy Buckland isn't thrilled when sexpot celebrity chef Lacy L'Amour decides to open a competing ethnic restaurant in small-town Beaverton...right across the street from Andy's pasta shop, the Bowtie Angel. And matters heat up when L'Amour sets her sights on both Andy's customers and her man, Malcolm Jones, who has been acting strange lately. But all of that pales in comparison when Andy’s long lost daughter is suspected of arson. Suddenly the town’s outrage reaches a rapid boil, and the future of the Buckland-Rosetti clan is about to go up in flames. Can Andy beat the competition, keep her man, and catch an arsonist before her hard won reputation is reduced to cinders? **Recipes included** Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries: Murder Al Dente – book #1 Murder À La Flambé– book #2 Murder Al Fresco – book #3 Christmas Al Dente – holiday short story What critics are saying about Jennifer L. Hart's books: "A must read for all people who love a good mystery and a jolly good laugh...laugh out loud funny." ~ Black Orchid, Cocktail Reviews "Laugh out loud funny, realistic characters, snappy true to life dialog, and a sufficiently difficult mystery; all the required elements for an excellent read." ~ Manic Readers "I would not hesitate to pick up another of Ms. Hart's works as she definitely made me with one book a lifelong fan." ~ Joyfully Reviewed

Southern Pasta Shop Mysteries book #2

Murder À La Flambé

Witch Way Is Up

She made a bargain with a fae prince...but how high is the price? Joey Whitmore has learned her lesson when it comes to magic—it just isn’t worth the toll. Her plan is to keep her nose clean and enjoy midlife to the fullest. Margarita Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, the works. But when the fae prince appears to call in his favor, Joey has no choice but to live up to the bargain she made and leave Wine Wednesday in her wake. The ruse is simple. Play Robin’s mortal fiancé in exchange for wiping the slate clean. But the more she learns about the tricksy fae bachelor, the more Joey becomes convinced that the fae prince is hiding something…something that only magic can illuminate. Does Joey have what it takes to untangle herself from the fae or will she lose herself to them forever? The Fae Side of Forty is the second entry in the Magical Midlife Misadventures paranormal women’s fiction series. If you like relatable characters, magical twists, and laugh-out-loud humor, then you’ll love Jennifer L. Hart’s endearing tale. Buy The Fae Side of Forty and fall in love with magic now!

A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel About Midlife, Fae Magic, and Second Chances

The Fae Side of Forty: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Romance Novel

Old enough to know better. Desperate enough to do it anyway. Joey Whitmore made a bargain to change her past and never asked the price. When the fae prince returns, it's time to pay up. But will the former elite gymnast get more than she bargained for? Over the Faery Hill & The Fae Side of Forty is a complete paranormal women’s fiction series. If you like endearing characters, magical twists, and hilarious surprises, then you’ll love Jennifer L. Hart’s heartwarming adventures. Buy the Magical Midlife Misadventures Omnibus and tinker with time today!

Paranormal Women's Fiction Romance

Magical Midlife Misadventures Omnibus

FINAL STRAW Dishing out bad news is Jackie Parker’s job until her boss grabs her assets one time too many and she serves him her notice and hopes he chokes on it. There must be a better way for a certified process server to make a living in Miami than working for a lousy lecherous lawyer. Whatever Jackie decides, her number one priority is spending time with her husband, Luke, preferably without his brother Logan—AKA the Dark Prince. FINAL WARNING Despite Logan’s objections, Luke asks her to join forces in their own property management team, Damaged Goods. Drawing the line between professional and personal lives proves challenging though, especially with Logan serving her an ultimatum—tell Luke the truth about what really happened the night they first met or he will. Sexual harassment is looking better and better. FINAL NOTICE Fester Gomez is three months behind on his rent for his pricey South Beach condo and Damaged Goods is on the job. Either they convince the tenant to pay up or he’ll face eviction. The simple task turns deadly when the team discovers Gomez missing and a Jane Doe slowly decomposing in his bathtub. Serving a killer up to justice, wrestling family secrets—it’s just another day on the job for Damaged Goods. Fans of Janet Evanovich will love Final Notice and the Damaged Goods mysteries!

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