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A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. Book 1 - Cupcakes and Catastrophe Tilly Griffin did everything by the book. Everyone else’s book. Now it was her turn to write a new chapter, three thousand miles from her former life. Her dream of opening a bakery like her grandma Luna was now becoming a reality. No sooner does she arrive in the charming beach town, when she and her quirky uncle are tangled up in a mysterious death. When a kite competition judge...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. Book 4 - Sugar Cookies and Scandal Relations between Tilly, Uncle Jack and the antique shop’s bookstore neighbor were finally moving the right direction. That is, until a surprise addition arrives in town, putting them all in an awkward situation. As Tilly tries to unravel the new dynamic, matters are complicated by the death of the local veterinarian’s assistant. With no time to spare for being the peacemaker,...

They wanted a peaceful vacation in a wintry location. But when Santa meets an untimely end, can these intrepid investigators save the season? Chloe Carson is excited for her long-awaited family reunion. But as they gather in a snow-clad village to plan their aging mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, the old lady’s habit of spreading garden gnomes around town leads to a panicked pilgrimage. And the mayhem continues when their visit to the nutcracker museum reveals Kris Kringle has come to an unmerry demise. With a ton of questions and no answers, Chloe and her cunning cocker spaniel ...

A nightmare ending to her storybook marriage. An escape to a quaint beach town. Will a mysterious murder derail a second chance at her dream? Tilly Griffin did everything by the book. Everyone else’s book. Now it was her turn to write a new chapter, three thousand miles from her former life. Her dream of opening a bakery like her grandma Luna was now becoming a reality. No sooner does she arrive in the charming beach town, when she and her quirky uncle are tangled up in a mysterious death. When a kite competition judge is found murdered in the bookstore next to her uncle's Checkered Past ...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. Book 7 - Coffee Cake and Calamities Tilly, her uncle, and their friends are escaping for a short getaway on the Coast Excursion train. Romance is in the air with Tilly’s uncle and her new assistant. As the train begins its journey to the vineyard, Tilly soon overhears whispers among the other guests about plans to dispose of a body. Matters are further complicated as several of the guests over indulge at the wine...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint Bavarian Christmas town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her adorable rescue cocker spaniel, and enough garden gnomes to fill a museum. Book 1 - Deck the Santa Chloe Carson is excited for her long-awaited family reunion. But as they gather in a snow-clad village to plan their aging mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, the old lady’s habit of spreading garden gnomes around town leads to a panicked pilgrimage. And the mayhem continues when their visit to the nutcracker museum reveals Kris Kringle has come to an unmerry demise. With a ...

In a single, fateful night, Arabella's life as a novice witch is shattered when she becomes the chief suspect in a haunting murder. She is jolted by the discovery that the murder involved her grandmother's bones, setting off whispers about a curse from the depths of witchcraft lore. Her world unfolds into a mysterious domain of dark magic and coven secrets as she confronts the perplexing reality of her grandmother's cryptic involvement and an unshakable alibi she dares not disclose.Arabella's quest for the truth reveals startling suspects, each harboring a grave motive. As she delves into ...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. Book 13 - Fruitcake and Felonies Tilly has secured one of her biggest bakery clients yet, the largest gamer convention on the West Coast. As she is preparing the menu, the pushy bookstore owner inserts herself with a homemade fruitcake offering. Not one to rock the boat, TIlly reluctantly agrees to include the item with plans to place it far from the guests. As they are setting up for the long weekend, word comes ...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. Book 10 - Biscotti and Betrayal Tilly’s exploration of quaint Belle Harbor has taken her on many adventures with her new love. Hiking high upon the hills overlooking the ocean, they spot a vehicle plunge off a cliff. Speeding down the trail to rescue the driver, they are nearly run down by the suspect car, which quickly disappears. As Tilly pursues justice for the victim, she is confronted by a paranoid ...

Riotous relatives, startling suspects, and grannies galore... Thirteenth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly has secured one of her biggest bakery clients yet, the largest gamer convention on the West Coast. As she is preparing the menu, the pushy bookstore owner inserts herself with a homemade fruitcake offering. Not one to rock the boat, TIlly reluctantly agrees to include the item with plans to place it far from the guests. As they are setting up for the long weekend, word comes that one of the most well-known gamers has been found dead. Suspects abound from the cutthroat ...

A mysterious letter from the past, gut punching muffins, and funky smelling clues... Second in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly is settling into her new cottage and life in the quaint beach town of Belle Harbor. With her fledgling bakery partnering with the local coffee shop, she has high hopes that her business will soon take off. Tilly’s new friend Fiona convinces her to rummage through her uncle's antique shop to find decor to fill her sparse home. But instead of the sought after beach treasures, they discover clues to a long ago unsolved mystery in the small town. Coupled ...

Oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches, and…a dead body? Chloe was basking in the glow of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and the satisfaction of solving the murder of Santa. Her thoughts turned to the arrival of her sisters the following day and getting on with the purpose of this family trip. However, the gift someone left under the tree was worse than a bag of coal. Another murder mystery in the midst of this Bavarian-style village threatened to throw the entire small-town into mayhem. No sooner had her sisters arrived, than one of them threatened to leave, blowing up the...

Frozen ravioli, a mountain resort wedding, and business burglars... Eleventh in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly has one eye on the wedding plans for her adoring, quirky uncle while she is scouting clues in a rash of neighborhood business thefts. Emotions run hot as shop owners point fingers while the thief’s daylight deeds become more brazen. Tensions escalate as a dead body appears, whacked by a bag of frozen ravioli. Tilly is running out of time to locate the murderer before the wedding. Can she vindicate the long suspect list of family and friends or will she be led down ...

In a one horse open…sleighed The final pieces to the family business plan are falling into place. And Chloe’s mom has launched another hair-brained idea to open up a gnome museum back home. The feud between her mom and her loveable cocker spaniel over those quirky creatures had reached epic levels. While trying to keep the peace, Chloe was enjoying the joy of the season and looking forward to her boyfriend soon joining her to celebrate Christmas. Her match-making mother can think of no better setting to further her scheme than a romantic sleigh ride to seal the deal. But, the reindeer ...

Get the first book in each cozy mystery series! Light, cozy mysteries with fun loving, amateur female sleuths, quirky family members, and an adorbs cocker spaniel. No gore, swearing or cliffhangers. Cupcakes and Catastrophe The Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery Series (A Culinary Cozy Mystery) A nightmare ending to her storybook marriage. An escape to a quaint beach town. Will a mysterious murder derail a second chance at her dream? Tilly Griffin did everything by the book. Everyone else’s book. Now it was her turn to write a new chapter, three thousand miles from her former life. Her dream of ...

Missing rare books, a honeymoon interrupted, and a sticky situation... Twelfth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! With her uncle’s wedding in the books, Tilly agrees to look over the antique shop while he is on his honeymoon. A set of rare books has arrived to be brokered to a local collector. Tilly opens up when she discovers the books are missing, and the neighboring bookstore owner hints that she has rescued the books from an untimely demise. The investigation is quickly gummed up when suspicion lands on the newcomer cotton candy vendor in town. Can Tilly turn the page and ...

A mysterious collection of books, estate sale discoveries, and growing family drama ... Fourth in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Relations between Tilly, Uncle Jack and the antique shop’s bookstore neighbor were finally moving the right direction. That is, until a surprise addition arrives in town, putting them all in an awkward situation. As Tilly tries to unravel the new dynamic, matters are complicated by the death of the local veterinarian’s assistant. With no time to spare for being the peacemaker, Tilly is on the hunt for a new location for her growing bakery business. Her ...

This Halloween, Belle Harbor's celebrations turn deadly, and the town's darkest secrets are about to be unearthed. When Marla Jennings, the town’s most daring blogger, known for unmasking hidden scandals, meets a mysterious end during the annual Trick-or-Treat Walk, the festive mood sharply turns to suspicion and fear. Navigating a maze of deceit, Tilly discovers clues buried deep within the town's past, revealing that some residents have much more to hide than just their Halloween costumes. As the grand costume ball approaches, Tilly must piece together the puzzle before the killer ...

A mysteriously disappearing body, tipsy travelers, and the clickety-clack of steel wheels… Seventh in the Belle Harbor Cozy Mystery series! Tilly, her uncle, and their friends are escaping for a short getaway on the Coast Excursion train. Romance is in the air with Tilly’s uncle and her new assistant. As the train begins its journey to the vineyard, Tilly soon overhears whispers among the other guests about plans to dispose of a body. Matters are further complicated as several of the guests over indulge at the wine tasting, returning to the train with even bigger tales of intrigue. When...

Tis the season for hot cocoa, twinkling lights, and... murder? At Belle Mountain Lodge, Tilly is excited to rub elbows with glamorous actress Victoria Van Der Woodsen at a holiday gala. But the celebration chills when Victoria is found lifeless in her room, sparking a yuletide mystery. As Tilly delves into the lavish lodge's secret corners—from the ice-glazed pond to the relaxing outdoor hot tub—she uncovers a naughty list of suspects. Yet, the icing on this mystery is the shocking revelation of an unexpected suspect, hiding like a forgotten present under the lodge's towering Christmas ...