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Dark secrets lurk in the Great Escape Resort… When Tansy Silver has the weekend off for a much-needed vacation, she takes her dog Hank and best friend Millie with her. The setting is gorgeous and their airstream trailer is adorable as well. The Great Escape Resort offers a variety of RV travel trailers for guests, as well as hiking and a lazy river. Even Hank is excited about relaxing for a change. “Your crush? You don’t look to me like you’re a shy one. What’s stopping him from being more?” “Well, the fact that he drives me crazy… in an annoying way. Not the other way.” ...

A Wedding, a Secret… and a Cruel Killer - The Worrisome Wedding Mystery. The final adventure in the epic Tansy & Hank series and the incredible events that take place in the small town of Pine Ridge. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries. Tansy is trying to plan her wedding to detective Nathan when she finds herself trapped in a new mystery that needs solving before the vows can take place. “Did you hear? Have you talked to Nathan? They found Sally Conrad!” “What? Where’s she been?” I exclaim, jumping off the bench and reaching for my phone. “I don’t have anything from him. ...

Never Underestimate a Jack Russell’s Ability to Survive. Through this captivating story, A Terrier Kind of Family author Miranda Rose Barker takes us on a heartwarming journey alongside Jackie, a petite brunette who was typically the source of cheer in any group; Nathan, a flight instructor who abandoned New York in search for a quieter and happier place; and Chase, an energetic Jack Russell terrier. “For thirty minutes every Saturday morning, Chase would spend it on the road with Wilfred Ringbaum, making their way to his cabin in the woods. And then, for two glorious days, he would ...

In A Town Where Everyone Knows Everyone, A Small Secret Can Lead to Fatal Consequences... That's How the Cookie Crumbles: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery Lydia is the happy owner of a small but thriving bakery, and today is one of those busy days for her and Callie, her assistant. Lydia is also excited to test out a new recipe for a new tasty tart and wants to offer her friend Penelope a chance to give her feedback. Penelope is a vigorous older lady who lives by herself on the outskirts of town. She’s a slightly eccentric, but friendly figure around the small town where they live. ...

A Story of Strength, Love, and Inspiration: Saving Scout with Heart A lost golden retriever finds out the streets of the town aren’t the safest place for a dog who had never had to scavenge, find shelter, or avoid dangerous situations. There are other dogs, dogs that had been born on the streets, who were completely unaware of the good life. They did not understand this purebred dog, and he could not understand them. It was a natural recipe for conflict. Now relegated to the shadows, the golden retriever has a new challenge. But the shadows now became equally as perilous as the light of ...

Witches, Secrets, and an Ancient Spell Unleash Unforeseen Darkness. The Cursed Keepsakes Caper: A Witches of Moonlight Hollow Cozy Mystery The streets were reasonably quiet in Moonlight Hollow. Dark clouds loomed in the sky, signaling an approaching storm. Eleanor was closing her shop when an abrupt gust of wind startled her, sending an eerie shiver down her spine. She had a feeling – it wasn't merely the approaching storm that unsettled her. There was something else, an inexplicable sensation gnawing at her senses. No one in town was ready for what was coming. Unleashed from an ancient ...

A Romantic Tourist Town, Cafés…and Dead People? Discover Miranda Rose Barker’s The Fatal Family Reunion Cozy Mystery When Conley George, a widely-disliked man in the small town of Sycamore Grove appears to be murdered during a family reunion, his errant soul comes to the only ghost whisperer in town, Eden Kyle. But the last thing she wants is to help this guy, dead or not. “Do you plan on staying in the kitchen the whole time?” I ask, putting the bat down and walking about the corner. “Ahh! What the -?” “He’s dead, Eden. Just like us.” “I know that. But why is he with ...

Could an Innocent Small-Town Hide an Utterly Evil Mind? Write And Wrong: A Sweets of Saltcaster Cozy Mystery Some women are born with a talent and love for baking, but when someone like Sara, a talented baker with a naturally sharp instinct, is suspected of being involved in a murder case, that can unlock her hidden skills. “On our way to my bakery, something catches my and Dylan's attention. There are parked police cars with sirens wailing in front of Belle's B & B. I wonder what happened. I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering what happened because Dylan parks the car by the side of ...

Bang! Bang! The Not-OK Corral Murder Mystery Everyone in Pine Ridge is preparing for a big Pioneer Days show for tourists in town. In the midst of the excitement, Tansy Silver and her French bulldog Hank find themselves on a life-threatening quest for answers as they try to unravel the web of intrigue and mystery left behind after a surprising crime that shocked the small town, all while a young woman's potential engagement is on the line. “Bang! Bang! I jumped, even though I knew the gunfight scene was coming. Well, not much of a gunfight. Ted’s part gets the jump on Mark and shoots ...

Murder on Maple Way: Unravel the Dark Secrets of Wealth and Betrayal When a wealthy, yet relatively new older couple purchase a large mansion in town, they exude an air of peculiarity, mystery, and coldness—particularly the wife. However, the situation takes a dark turn when the husband is found dead, seemingly the victim of a murder. Consequently, the spotlight turns to the wife, who swiftly becomes the prime suspect in the eyes of the police. Solving this mystery will prove to be a difficult one for Sarah, a young leader of a local book club, and her amateur sleuth group of friends. ...

Unveil the Hidden Secrets of the “Amulet of Shadows” The Mystic Market Caper :A Witches of Moonlight Hollow Cozy Mystery Once a year, supernatural vendors from distant corners of the world come to Moonlight Hollow, drawn to the legendary Midnight Market—an ancient and esteemed hub of witchcraft arts trade that has stood the test of time. For Eleanor, it is a chance to initiate Lucy into the enchanting alternate realm that unveils itself within the market, and an opportunity to cross paths with Professor Jeremiah Higgins, a renowned master of ancient magic, and unveil the secrets of ...

Killing the Bully… Family Matters: A Near-To-Home Mystery Novel. When Lottie Wannemacher leaves the house with her dog Bronson for one of their daily walks outdoors, the last thing she expects to find is a dead body. Lottie is a 35-year-old widow who owns her own bakery, a popular spot for the locals to come to for treats and gossip. Along with her loyal pit bull-dalmatian mix companion, she has enjoyed a peaceful lifestyle despite losing her husband Paul prematurely to an illness. On the other hand, there’s Cliff Carmichael. In his youth, he was seen as a high school bully who would ...

Why is Baking Good for The Soul? Family Business: A Near-To-Home Mystery Five AM rolled around quickly. After a movie alongside her dinner, Rose had had a cozy evening in with her dog Bunny, cuddling and playing tug-a-war with the blanket and the pillows. And yet, waking up so early was always painful, no matter the circumstances. But when she remembered where she was going and why, everything became easier. She freshened up and got ready in record time, and was in the bakery by 5:45, with enough time to make sure everything was ready for the bakery to open its doors to the customers at six...

A Captivating Story of Love, Family, And A Child's Innocence. Finding Happy: A Very Human Dog Lover Story Katie and Mike are happily married. And it often seems as though things couldn’t possibly get any better for them. People sometimes comment that their marriage and family seem perfect. Her friends often throw the words “fairy tale” around, much to Katie’s pleasure. So, when their little daughter Laura, decides to ask for a dog, Katie was taken by surprise. “A dog?” She hadn’t expected to start her Saturday morning with a request like this. “And where did this come from?...

When young widow Sarah decides to restart her career as a marketing professional after her husband’s untimely illness and death, she joins the crew of the Dogs First Rescue Center. Her main responsibility is making sure the upcoming fundraising gala goes off without a hitch. Instead, she runs into one last-minute problem after another. Many of these problems happen because of what the handsome know-it-all, Dodge Armstrong, another volunteer at the Center, does – or doesn’t do. In the middle of it all is Stanley, the lovable but chaotic rescue hound who keeps managing to get into some ...

They say small towns conceal big secrets—Holly’s learning the truth may be far more sinister… Moving to a coastal town got Holly away from the big city and corporate jobs. Little does she know she’s landed right in the middle of a mystery. As she pieces together information from the locals about the very rich Mongomery clan and their big house on the hill, the patriarch of the family dies. The suspicious circumstances regarding his death and rumors of the old man being cruel and arrogant paint a clear picture in people’s minds, despite the death being ruled natural causes. When an...

A Story of Love, Self-Discovery, and Inspiration. Rescuing Ranger: A Dog Lovers’ Rescue Romance Diana, a writer who works from home, is still feeling burned by her ex-husband's leaving her and their son Liam when they realized that he had a special set of needs. The boy is lost in his own world of the mind. Following her intuition, she decides Liam should get a dog, as emotional support, from the local animal rescue center. “Liam stared at the door of the animal rescue center, looking at the word OPEN, and he tried to understand why the center felt the need to write the word OPEN in ...

In a World of Bullies, A Little Girl Has to Learn How to Stand Up for Herself. Sasha's Family Dog – A Dogs Are Family Too Story. Join author Miranda Rose Barker as she takes you on a heartwarming story where you’ll learn from the struggles of Sasha, a brave little girl, who doesn't feel like she gets the attention she needs from her family. Schoolmates and visiting peers often bully her, which makes her feel sad and alone. Sasha is an intelligent and kind person, but she just wants to feel loved and accepted for who she is. “Wiping her tears, she hurried off the school premises and ...

Summer Song: A Story of Love, Music, and Serendipity A Summerfield Sisters Romance. “Setting her coffee cup down on a nearby table, Bella Summerfield approached the grand piano that stood majestically in the center of the room. Its keys called out to her, almost inviting her, as if the piano were suddenly animated and she were Belle from Beauty and the Beast. At least Belle had a beast. On the other hand, Bella didn’t have anyone remotely close to a romantic partner, another spice she felt her life severely lacked. Her patience was wearing thin with the lack of seasoning in her life.”...

A Heartwarming Dog Survival Story & Hope for a Family Daisy starts noticing tension growing at home from the demands of work that put her family under pressure. She knows that she and her husband Jon have been drifting apart in their relationship. She realizes that they need to do something about it soon. And now the situation has started to affect Lyla, their ten-year-old daughter, who is becoming increasingly distant, spending more time alone in her room. “Jon felt the same as she did. He wanted things to get back to normal. He wanted the good old days to come back. How could they make ...