Sarah E. Burr

Meet 28-year-old influencer and celebrity blogger Coco Cline, who has started her own social media consulting firm in her hometown of Central Shores, Delaware. Her new clients, Sean and Olivia Chen, are ten days away from the grand opening of their specialty consignment shop when Coco stumbles across their store clerk Stacy dead behind the register.Worried that a cloud of suspicion will ruin their chances of a successful business launch, the Chens ask Coco to work alongside the inexperienced Central Shores police force to speed up the investigation. Using her celebrity status and social media savviness, Coco realizes Stacy's seemingly ordinary life was all an act. Following a trail of cryptic online posts, confusing timelines, and muddied gossip, Coco and her friends discover Stacy's questionable relationships just might be the reason for her untimely demise.Murder is about to go viral in #FollowMe for Murder, a Trending Topic Mystery.

#FollowMe for Murder

What's a little blood among brothers? The Duchess is forced to find out in Burdened Bloodline, the second chapter of the Court of Mystery saga. Still coming to terms with the deadly events of her romantic getaway at Ogdam Oasis, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is eager to leave the deserts of Kwatalar behind. She rides to her allies in the Duchy of Pettraud, determined to put the War Council in motion. As she prepares for inevitable bloodshed and fighting to assault the Realm of Virtues, she can't help but get caught up in the Pettraud family drama as she meets many of Perry's brothers for the first time. With the Duke's ailing health, the lust for their father's crown has never been more heated, and Jax fears something terribly dark is lurking among the shadows of the castle keep, dangerously fueling these tensions. With the Duchess stranded in a foreign duchy, it's not a royal visit until someone ends up dead... Discover who is family and who is foe in Burdened Bloodline, the second Court of Mystery novel. Learn how the Duchess rose to power in the Ducal Detective Mysteries: The Ducal Detective A Feast Most Foul A Voyage of Vengeance A Summit in Shadow Throne of Threats Court of Mystery series: Paradise Plagued Burdened Bloodline

A Court of Mystery Novel

Burdened Bloodline

The Duchess must fight to save her throne...and her heart. As her royal wedding approaches, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier cannot help but feel a shadow of unease in her mind. Surrounded by her dearest friends, she is horrified to learn her lady-in-waiting has been attacked and kidnapped by unknown assailants just days before the ceremony. Determined to bring Uma back home safely, the Duchess begins to question the loyalties of all her guests, even her fiancé, Perry. Can Jax track down the culprits before they do something drastic, or is Uma only the first victim in a rebellion against the throne? Return to the Realm of Virtues in the fifth Ducal Detective Mystery. Discover the Duchess's other adventures: The Ducal DetectiveA Feast Most FoulA Voyage of VengeanceA Summit in ShadowThrone of ThreatsParadise Plagued: A Court of Mystery Novel

Throne of Threats

Fans of the Ducal Detective Mysteries won't want to miss the dawning of a new era for Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier. With her new husband by her side, the Duchess looks to reform the Realm of Virtues, promoting equality and advancement for all. Her vision, while pure at heart, is seen as a play for power by other leaders, and opposition grows fierce. Will the Duchess be able to restore peace throughout the Realm of Virtues, or will she be forced to retreat into the shadows? Three months after her wedding, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is finally taking a well-deserved break. With tensions high among the duchies, the Duchess leaves Saphire under the cover of night, disguised as Lady Victoire, a highborn noble, setting off to the deserts of Kwatalar with her husband and closest friends. They arrive at Ogdam Oasis, an estate known for its shimmering sands and relaxing spring water pools. Jax thinks she has the perfect romantic getaway planned, until she stumbles into a dead body, hanging from the rafters of the estate's greenhouse. Baffled by the guest's sudden suicide, her past run-ins with death help Jax uncover something more shocking: the guest was murdered. It's up to Jax, Perry, and their friends to reveal what the desert sands have long kept buried. The next era of Duchess Jacqueline's reign is here. Welcome to the Court of Mystery. Discover for yourself how the Duchess rose to power in the Ducal Detective Mysteries: The Ducal Detective A Feast Most Foul A Voyage of Vengeance A Summit in Shadow Throne of Threats

A New Era Dawns for the Duchess

Paradise Plagued

A long-forgotten secret surfaces... "The author continues to build an exciting world that entertains you." - Amazon Qylvard Savant's treacherous attack has left the Realm of Virtues fractured, many nations now leaderless. Barely recovered from injuries sustained during battle, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier heads south to the Duchy of Hestes to claim its vacant throne. As she prepares for her upcoming coronation, she receives troubling news from a professor at the realm's famed Academy. Newly discovered documents have been unearthed, suggesting the throne of Hestes may indeed belong to another. Worried her plans for unifying the realm are on the brink of being thwarted, Jax decides to seek answers about the origin of these suspicious documents herself. What awaits her at the Academy, however, may be more trouble than she bargained for... Return to the Realm of Virtues in Harrowed Heir, a Court of Mystery novel. Murder is a royal affair in the Court of Mystery series: The Ducal Detective Mysteries Paradise Plagued Burdened Bloodline Sovereign Sieged Crown of Chaos Harrowed Heir Ravaged Reign

Harrowed Heir

Lies and deception set sail on the high seas in this highly anticipated return to the Realm of Virtues. Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is looking forward to the maiden voyage of the Rose of the Sea, a grand luxury ship commissioned by Isla DeLacqua, an island duchy and ally of Saphire. What is meant to be a reunion of old friends quickly takes an eerie turn when mysterious disappearances begin happening aboard the new ship. Can the Duchess uncover the treacherous source before irreparable damage is done? Find out in A Voyage of Vengeance, a Ducal Detective mystery.

A Voyage of Vengeance

Secrets gather beneath the snow in the fourth Ducal Detective Mystery novel. As winter settles across the land, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier travels north to Lysandeir to discuss the future of the infamous wilds of Cetachi. When a young woman unexpectedly dies the night the Saphire delegation arrives at the summit, the Duchess senses a darkness looming over the gathering. While others dismiss the woman's death as accidental, Jax knows something more sinister is afoot. She and her friends must scour the halls of the stone fortress in search of the perpetrator before the realm is cast into civil war. Return to the Realm of Virtues with the Duchess's fourth adventure in the Ducal Detective Mysteries.

A Summit in Shadow

Welcome to the Realm of Virtues, where murder is a royal affair. "These six stories were sensational!" - Audible After ascending the throne of Saphire following the sudden death of her beloved parents, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier and her fearless friends face murder and mayhem around every castle corner. Heavy is the head that wears the crown and cracks the case. This prequel anthology is comprised of the first five Duchess Jacqueline adventures, The Ducal Detective, A Feast Most Foul, A Voyage of Vengeance, A Summit in Shadow, and Throne of Threats. Also included in this collection is the first Realm of Virtues Story, featuring a young George Solomon. "Such a lovely tale. It had intrigue, action, friendship, and a beautiful romance." "A very good mix of mystery and fantasy and royalty." The Ducal Detective: In this captivating novella introducing the Realm of Virtues, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is the newly crowned Duchess of Saphire after her parents' carriage is found overturned on their way to a knights' tournament. While at first the tragedy is deemed an accident, the Duchess discovers a sinister plot in the heart of her own duchy. She must use her fearless curiosity, with help from unsuspecting friends, to unmask the culprit before the traitor comes for her head. A Feast Most Foul: For her first official trip as Duchess of Saphire, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier arrives at the Duchy of Mensina, home to her fierce and cunning grandfather, the Duke. What starts off as a celebration for tournament champions takes a ghastly turn when a reclusive knight is found dead in his tent. The Duchess must race to apprehend the culprit before those closest to her pay for the crime. A Voyage of Vengeance: Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier is looking forward to the maiden voyage of Rose of the Sea, a grand luxury ship commissioned by Isla DeLacqua, an island duchy and ally of Saphire. What is meant to be a reunion of old friends quickly takes an eerie turn when mysterious disappearances begin happening aboard the new ship. Can the Duchess uncover the treacherous source before irreparable damage is done? A Summit in Shadow: As winter settles across the land, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier travels north to Lysandeir to discuss the future of the infamous wilds of Cetachi. When a young woman unexpectedly dies the night the Saphire delegation arrives at the summit, the Duchess senses darkness looming over the gathering. While others dismiss the woman's death as accidental, Jax knows something more sinister is afoot. She and her friends must scour the halls of the stone fortress in search of the perpetrator before the realm is cast into civil war. Throne of Threats: As her royal wedding approaches, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier cannot help but feel a shadow of unease in her mind. Surrounded by her dearest friends, she is horrified to learn her lady-in-waiting has been attacked and kidnapped by unknown assailants just days before the ceremony. Determined to bring Uma back home safely, the Duchess begins to question the loyalties of all her guests, even her fiancé, Perry. Can Jax track down the culprits before they do something drastic, or is Uma only the first victim in a rebellion against the throne? Mark of Mettle: When George Solomon joined the Ducal Guard at age sixteen, he had no idea his life was about to change forever. In this Realm of Virtues short story, discover how Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier found herself a lifelong friend in the most harrowing of ways. The Duchess's story continues in the Court of Mystery novels: The Ducal Detective Mysteries Paradise Plagued Burdened Bloodline Sovereign Sieged Crown of Chaos Harrowed Heir Ravaged Reign

A Prequel to the Court of Mystery Novels

The Ducal Detective Mysteries

The Ducal Detective

Murder is the main event in the Duchess's next gripping adventure. For her first official trip as Duchess of Saphire, Jacqueline Arienta Xavier arrives at the duchy of Mensina, home to her fierce and cunning grandfather, the Duke. What starts off as a celebration for tournament champions takes a ghastly turn when a reclusive knight is found dead in his tent. The Duchess must race to apprehend the culprit before those closest to her pay for the crime. Return to the Realm of Virtues in this thrilling sequel to The Ducal Detective.

A Feast Most Foul

In Crown of Chaos, Duchess Jacqueline Arienta Xavier makes her way north to the wilds of Cetachi to attend the long-awaited War Council. After spending the last several months evading her enemies, Jax is ready to face her adversaries head on to fight for equality and freedom throughout the Realm of Virtues. With the sovereigns of the realm gathered together for the first time in recent memory, Jax is prepared for anything to happen... ...except stumbling across a grisly murder. The crown has never been so heavy in this latest Court of Mystery adventure. Court of Mystery series: The Ducal Detective Mysteries: An Anthology Paradise Plagued Burdened Bloodline Sovereign Sieged Crown of Chaos

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