Two little girls stand with their heads bowed in my living room. I’m told they’re my granddaughters. Daisy is nine, and Alice seven. Daisy is the spitting image of her mother. This is the first time I’ve met them since my daughter and I fell out after she married that waste of space, Vince. They’ve come to live with me because their mother — my daughter — was murdered. In her own home while they slept close by. I think Vince killed her. But the police can’t prove it. I’ve always known he was no good. He treated my daughter like dirt. I said he’d cheat on her — but she wouldn’t listen.

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.

Who is Audrey Hoedemaker? It's a question her sister Maureen has heard more times than she can count, and she doesn't know what the short answer would be. Little sister, troubled teen, backpacker, musical theatre coach, con artist, childcare worker. Murderer. A tragic, traumatic childhood casts a long shadow on the Hoedemaker sisters. Maureen has worked hard to move beyond the violence of the past and build a good, honest life for herself. Audrey, however, just can't seem to do the same, careening from one state of chaos to another.

After the killing of a prominent mob lawyer, NYPD homicide detectives Jacob Jackson and Caitlin Grimes start receive chilling, written “rules” for how to commit the perfect murder. "Rule number one for the perfect murder: Evidence is your enemy. Leave none behind." Jackson (Reid Scott) and Grimes (Cobie Smulders) race to find the killer, setting them on a collision course with the city’s crime underbelly, and a perpetrator who seems happy to toy with them. “Rule number two. No crimes of passion. The perfect murder is always business, never pleasure.”

Kidnappers grabbed Jenna in broad daylight, right in front of her children and their horrified classmates. Her family was issued an insane ransom demand: $25 million in cash and jewels, payable by the end of the school day, otherwise they’ll never see her again. As Jenna’s mother scrambles to gather the money, detectives Mo Butler and George Ortega follow the trail of the kidnappers, which will lead them through a sordid landscape of jealous lovers, broken dreamers, and twisted schemers. But every second counts, and there’s one thing Jenna Wade doesn’t have: very much time.

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a hot cup of java and a thrilling mystery? Look no further than The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop. Recently reopened by the dynamic grandmother/granddaughter duo of Carla and Charlie Purcell, their coffee shop is the perfect place to relax and indulge in a delicious treat. But be warned, there's more brewing at The Blue Spruce than just expertly crafted coffee. When a local quilter is murdered in her own home, Carla and Charlie, along with retired detective Saylor Reeves, ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Autumn in New England is a cherished season for the Purcell women, marked by the allure of golden pumpkins, crunchy leaves, and the buzz around Myrtle Lake's yearly Harvest Festival. With the coffee shop draped in autumnal charm and delightful fall treats in the making, the air is thick with neighborly chatter and playful jests. Yet, the festive spirit is jolted by the abrupt and dubious death of Jameson Creel, the village convenience store owner, in a dubious car mishap. Despite warnings from the ...

When the mother that abandoned them years ago suddenly shows up and moves them to New Hampshire, Madison has no choice but to go or lose her family. Shoving her dreams aside yet again, she tries to make a life for her siblings only to discover that nothing is going the way that it should. It's really cold. Her fifteen year old sister acts like a hooker in training. Men act funny around her. Her boss is a real jerk. She feels like an outsider.

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded In an unexpected twist, a man meets his end through an unusual means of strangulation, sending ripples of unease through Blue Spruce's populace. Although the victim led a life devoid of common vices, his demise unmistakably points to a malevolent design. The perpetrator could be anyone—a wronged coworker, a spurned lover, or perhaps a shadowy figure unnoticed in the town's midst. As Miss Cleo attracts the attention of a new admirer, Robbie's subtle disapproval becomes increasingly evident. Might ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded The Myrtle Lake gang, wearied by the town's persistent and puzzling ghost lights, is ready to take matters into their own hands—albeit at a pace set by their elder members. When a townsfolk mysteriously vanishes, all eyes dart towards these spectral illuminations. Yet, might there be an even more malevolent force lurking in the shadows? Throwing a wrench in their plans, the team unwittingly imbibes a peculiar brew with intoxicating side effects. Amidst the ensuing chaos, can Charlie rally the crew ...