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A short mystery novella, perfect to round out your Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Collection... or an ideal way to get into the new series that one reader called "e;a page-turner with loveable characters and unexpected twists and turns."e;A secret social media account, a novelist with a hunch, and the sleuth who unravels the mystery…When newlywed Mallory Beck helps her bestselling-mystery-novelist husband get his sea legs on social media, she's surprised to find @CooperBeckAuthor already pumping up his writing and offering a secret new Christmas story to paying subscribers. Is Cooper lying to her about his inexperience and aversion to social media? And if not, where is this imitator getting photos and videos of Cooper that even Mallory has never seen? When she investigates further, and the clues she uncovers hit—quite literally—too close to home, she is determined to get to the truth.Download it now and help Mallory get to the bottom of this mystery!

A terrible secret. A terrible fate. When Brie''s sister, Faith, dies suddenly, Brie''s world falls apart. As she goes through the bizarre and devastating process of mourning the sister she never understood and barely even liked, everything in her life seems to spiral farther and farther off course. Her parents are a mess, her friends don’t know how to treat her, and her perfect boyfriend suddenly seems anything but. As Brie settles into her new normal, she encounters more questions than closure: Certain facts about the way Faith died just don''t line up. Brie soon uncovers a dark and twisted secret about Faith’s final night...a secret that puts her own life in danger.

From the author of Losing Faith, a novel about two sisters and the eating disorder that threatens to destroy their family.Loann’s always wanted to be popular and pretty like her sister, Claire. So when Claire’s ex-boyfriend starts flirting with her, Loann is willing to do whatever it takes to feel special…even if that means betraying her sister.     But as Loann slips inside Claire’s world, she discovers that everything is not as it seems. Claire’s quest for perfection is all-consuming, and comes at a dangerous price. And Loann is frightened she could lose the sister she’s always idolized.     As Claire increasingly withdraws from friends and family, Loann struggles to understand her and make amends. Can she heal their relationship—and her sister—before it’s too late?

Writers flock to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) each November because it provides a procrastination-busting deadline. But only a fraction of the participants meet their goal. Denise Jaden was part of that fraction, writing first drafts of two subsequently published novels in that tight time frame. In Fast Fiction, she shows other writers how to do what she did, step-by-step, writer to writer. To ensure success, her program begins a month before the month of drafting. During this prep period writers think through plot, theme, characters, setting, etc. Then Jaden provides day-by-day coaching for the thirty-day drafting period. After writers “race to the finish,” they are not left high and dry. Jaden''s “After the Draft” revision tips allow writers to determine if a draft is not just workable but compelling, so that they don''t waste months or years developing it. Her camaraderie and skill allow Jaden to both instruct and inspire.

Find rock-solid story ideas before you start writingAnyone who has been hamster-wheeling a story idea for years or has hundreds of pages exploring various approaches on their hard drive knows that there must be a better way. There is. Young adult novelist Denise Jaden shows exactly how to create the captivating stories that prevent dispiriting wasted time. Busting the "visitation from the muses" myth, she shows that inspiration is a skill writers can learn by understanding how story ideas work (or don''t), fertilizing the ground for fresh and sound ideas, and moving swiftly through stuck points. Practical and inspiring, Jaden''s approach celebrates the imaginative sparks that make innovations of all kinds possible while pinpointing the precise tools writers need to fan their unique creative flames.

This charming standalone cozy mystery serves up small-town secrets, amateur sleuthing, and a dash of romance.Mallory Beck never expected her first real date with Detective Alex Martinez to involve murder.Hoping for a quiet evening away from her freeloading father, Mallory agrees to attend a local Bible study with Alex. But the peaceful gathering quickly turns tense when two attendees clash over their opposing views on alcohol.Then one of them turns up dead.As rumors spread through Honeysuckle Grove, Mallory and Alex find themselves drawn into another deadly investigation. With emotions running high and suspects hiding dangerous secrets, Mallory soon discovers this case is far more complicated than it first appeared.Between whispered gossip, simmering grudges, and clues hidden among the local vineyards, Mallory must trust her instincts before the killer strikes again.Can she uncover the truth—or will her first date with Alex become her last?Murder in the Vineyard is a clean culinary cozy mystery featuring:A lovable amateur sleuthA charming small-town settingLight romanceTwisty murder mysteriesDelicious baking and cozy momentsA clever cat sidekickFaith-friendly themesPerfect for readers who love cozy mysteries filled with heart, humor, and page-turning suspense.Start reading Murder in the Vineyard today!

A cop with a secret, a teenager with attitude, and a cat with a hunch...Spring has arrived in Honeysuckle Grove, and now that crime has finally settled down, Mallory is excited to put her extra time into her new catering business. Despite the lack of crime, though, Alex has been noticeably MIA in Mallory's life, working in the background on a secretive high-profile case. Lately, it's taking up every bit of his time, and it's hard for Mallory not to feel both jilted and curious.Not meaning to—or at the very least, not completely—Mallory gets a glimpse of detailed clues on Alex's case. The information leaves her breathless, as it quickly becomes clear why Alex has kept this case a secret.Mallory knows she shouldn't meddle, but at the same time, she can't stay out of this particular investigation, most importantly because she may have key information that will help solve it. Grab this standalone mystery now and help Mallory follow the clues.

When Mallory Beck wins a food tour experience in New Orleans, she invites teenage Amber, her foodie BFF, to join her on a road trip of French and creole cuisine. Mallory's cat-sitter cancels at the last minute, and presumptuous, cheeky Hunch helps himself to shotgun in Mallory's Prius. A good thing, too, because when a know-it-all food tour participant turns up dead and wrapped in Mardi Gras beads, they'll need Hunch's keen nose to sniff out any foul play.Surrounded by tight-lipped locals and voodoo theories, Mallory and her team of sleuths have their work cut out for them to clear Amber's name from suspicion and get to the bottom of what happened to the Po' Boy who didn't make it through to the last stop on the food tour.You'll love the strong friendships and the cranky crime-solving cat who thinks he's a dog in this new whodunit. Order Murder in New Orleans now!