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A charming British cozy mystery full of cake, clues, and countryside secrets—perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin, The Thursday Murder Club and Laura Childs.When Sandy Shaw swapped her high heels for homemade bakes and opened a cosy bookshop café in Waterfell Tweed, she never expected to be suspected of murder.But when local show-off Reginald Halfman announces he's opening a rival bookstore across the village square—and then winds up dead—Sandy’s small-town dream turns into a real-life whodunnit.With her business under threat, the police on her doorstep, and a second shocking attack shaking the village, Sandy realises she’ll have to take matters into her own hands. Good thing she’s got a sharp mind (and a sharper lemon drizzle).Can Sandy find the killer before they strike again? Or will she be next on the list?Once Upon a Crime is the first in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series, featuring a quaint English village, quirky characters, comforting cake, and one determined amateur sleuth.

When a mysterious hit-and-run claims a squatter at Waterfell Manor, the quiet village of Waterfell Tweed is shaken. Sandy Shaw, owner of the local bookshop and an amateur detective at heart, is initially content to let the police handle the case. But as the investigation stalls and a second, more sinister attack occurs, Sandy can't ignore the mounting evidence that the authorities are chasing the wrong leads.Compelled to act, she begins to piece together the clues, navigating through a labyrinth of village secrets and lies. With each step closer to the truth, the danger grows, proving that some secrets are deadly to uncover.A Tale of Two Bodies is the second in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series, where Mona Marple weaves a gripping tale of intrigue and betrayal. A determined heroine must solve a chilling mystery before the killer strikes again. Join Sandy in this enthralling British cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page.________________________________Praise for the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series5 out of 5 Stars A great book, I'm working my way through all of them. Very addictive.5 out of 5 Stars An excellent cozy mystery with a strong story and great characters.5 out of 5 Stars I started reading this book and I couldn‚'t put it down! It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it from the first page to the last.5 out of 5 Stars A great group of characters, a very well written story and an amazing setting.5 out of 5 Stars It was so good to be back with Sandy and the crew in Waterfell Tweed.5 out of 5 Stars A good plot makes the perfect background for the development and strengthening of the characters and relationships, with new arrivals defining the community. Brilliantly written and utterly enjoyable.

As Valentine's Day approaches, the cozy village of Waterfell Tweed is rocked by the unwelcome return of a familiar face.Sandy Shaw doesn't believe that Dick Jacobs, the Health and Safety Officer, is as bad as people say. But within hours, he's closed down one village business and has a list of other targets - including Books and Bakes!When Sandy discovers Dick's lifeless body, she vows to find his killer. But her investigation soon points in a direction she doesn't want to believe could be true.Can Sandy solve the case? And will life ever be the same if she does?A Valentine's Kill is the third in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series. Light and cozy, the book follows our female amateur sleuth, the village of Waterfell Tweed, and a whole host of quirky characters. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone (but is better enjoyed if read in order), and is free from swearing and violence.________________________________Praise for the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series5 out of 5 Stars Another amazing book. I would love to live in Waterfell Tweed. And Sandy has my dream job. What‚'s better than coffee, cake and books!5 out of 5 Stars An excellent cozy mystery with a strong story and great characters.5 out of 5 Stars I started reading this book and I couldn‚'t put it down! It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it from the first page to the last.5 out of 5 Stars A great group of characters, a very well written story and an amazing setting.5 out of 5 Stars Waterfell Tweed has started to feel like home. Sandy has become my (book)friend.

A Scottish castle. Ten visitors. One dead body.Sandy Shaw expects her trip to the island of Mull to be a relaxing break with new boyfriend Tom Nelson. A guided tour around Mull Castle is just what she had in mind.Until the lights go out.And one person doesn't survive the dark.With a murderer among them, and the mainland police unable to help until the storm passes, it's up to Sandy to solve the case in this closed room cozy mystery.Murder Most Remote is the fourth in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series. Light and cozy, the book follows our female amateur sleuth and a whole host of quirky characters. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone (but is better enjoyed if read in order), and is free from swearing and violence.________________________________Praise for the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series5 out of 5 Stars The characters on Waterfell Tweed feel like friends now.5 out of 5 Stars An excellent cozy mystery with a strong story and great characters.5 out of 5 Stars I started reading this book and I couldn‚'t put it down! It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it from the first page to the last.5 out of 5 Stars A great group of characters, a very well written story and an amazing setting.5 out of 5 Stars Waterfell Tweed is totally addictive. Once I started the series I just couldn‚'t stop.

One Shot Fired. One Hit Man Hired.The sleepy village of Waterfell Tweed is rocked to its core by the murder of a local teacher.The plot thickens when the police reveal that the murder was committed by a hired hit man, and Sandy Shaw is thrown into the case when an old acquaintance phones for her help from HMP Leyton Scrubs.Sandy has solved her share of murders, but she is about to enter a strange underworld: where a man's life has a price. And nothing is as it seems.Can Sandy solve the case, or has she met her match?Bang! You're Dead is the fifth in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series. Light and cozy, the book features our female amateur sleuth, the village of Waterfell Tweed, and a whole host of quirky characters. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone (but is better enjoyed if read in order), and is free from swearing and violence.________________________________Praise for the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series5 out of 5 Stars Loved the latest book in this series, so nice to see Tom and Sandy back home, nestled in with now familiar characters.5 out of 5 Stars An excellent cozy mystery with a strong story and great characters.5 out of 5 Stars I started reading this book and I couldn‚'t put it down! It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it from the first page to the last.5 out of 5 Stars A great group of characters, a very well written story and an amazing setting.5 out of 5 Stars Waterfell Tweed is totally addictive. Once I started the series I just couldn‚'t stop.

A Storm Is Coming...As Waterfell Tweed is hit by an awful storm, the consequences will be severe for one family.With a man dead, an unfamiliar face back in the village, an irate farmer to deal with, and a widow who refuses to believe her husband fell from Black Rock, it's down to Sandy to investigate. Did the dead man fall?Or was he pushed?The Black Rock Murder is the sixth in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series, a tale full of fun, suspense and one determined amateur sleuth.________________________________Praise for the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series5 out of 5 Stars I am hooked on this series. The characters are likeable and well rounded and the storylines interesting with many repeat appearances of the locals.5 out of 5 Stars This is one of the best series I have read funny, entertaining and mysterious. Did he fall or was he pushed that was the question, the answer will surprise you.5 out of 5 Stars I started reading this book and I couldn‚'t put it down! It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it from the first page to the last.5 out of 5 Stars A great group of characters, a very well written story and an amazing setting.5 out of 5 Stars Waterfell Tweed is totally addictive. Once I started the series I just couldn‚'t stop.

Someone‚'s Got Away With Murder... Or Have They?Travis Dent has been dead twenty years when the city police decide suddenly to close his file. The man‚'s father is desperate for answers. Word on the inside is that he‚'s better off now knowing. It‚'s down to Sandy to investigate.Why are the police so keen to close the file? Are the rumours about the dead man‚'s mother true?One thing‚'s for sure - someone knows what happened to Travis all those years ago.And Sandy won‚'t rest until she finds them.The Cold Case is the seventh in the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery series; a lighthearted collection of stories full of quirky characters, mystery, and twists!________________________________Praise for the Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series5 out of 5 Stars I am hooked on this series. The characters are likeable and well rounded and the storylines interesting with many repeat appearances of the locals.5 out of 5 Stars The twist left me sitting back and smiling in deep appreciation. Mona Marple, you‚'ve done it again.5 out of 5 Stars I enjoy Mona‚'s books tremendously. They‚'re fun, quick reads with a lot of quirky characters and a spunky female lead.5 out of 5 Stars A great group of characters, a very well written story and an amazing setting.5 out of 5 Stars Waterfell Tweed is totally addictive. Once I started the series I just couldn‚'t stop.

Mince Pies, Mistletoe, and a Murder Most FestiveI used to think the most ridiculous thing about my life was my name—Holly Wood.That was before I nearly froze in a snowdrift and was rescued by the real Mrs. Claus. Now I’m recuperating in her storybook cottage in Candy Cane Hollow, where the fairy lights never switch off and Christmas lasts all year.Just when my lonely heart starts to think this might be home (helped by Mrs. Claus’s distractingly handsome son, Nick), disaster strikes. The frostiest receptionist in town eats one of Mrs. Claus’s famous mince pies and collapses. Suddenly my kind-hearted rescuer is suspect number one.With elf police posted at the door and Gilbert, the over-helpful house-elf, underfoot, Nick and I dive into small-town rivalries, festive competitions, and very human motives. We need the truth on the table before Christmas dinner… and before they haul Mrs. Claus away.Christmas Corpse is the first book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa’s own hometown.________________________________________________Praise for Christmas Corpse:★★★★★ “Exactly what a true Christmas Believer wants to read… I’d love to move there.”★★★★★ “Suspend your belief and immerse yourself in this cute Christmas tale of mystery and magic.”★★★★★ “What a fun story! … a secret town where everything and everyone is Christmas.”★★★★★ “Such a delightful read… I want to read the entire series in one day.”★★★★★ “Great read… Christmas, humor, murder and a little romance makes this a must read!”★★★★★ “Descriptions of the town made me wish I was there… heartwarming and a pleasure to read.”★★★★★ “One of the happiest cozies I’ve read… a totally clean read… gratifyingly happy ending.”★★★★★ “A delightful read… each book is a magical escape from the harsh realities of life.”★★★★★ “Absolutely delightful… Uplifting cozy Christmas mystery.”★★★★★ “Lots of Christmas feels, magic, and murder.”

Sequins, Snowfall, and a Winter Ball MurderI rang in the New Year in Candy Cane Hollow on Nick Claus's arm, ready to call this twinkling town home. Then the giant glitter ball at the Winter Ball crashed onto Greasy, the grumpiest elf chef in town, and the music stopped cold.Chief Superintendent Wiggles says "tragic accident", but I've seen enough to spot a staged scene. Greasy collected enemies the way others collect ornaments, and someone climbed those beams with murder in mind.With Mrs. Claus by my side, I sift through sequins, secrets, and suspects. Gilbert--the over-helpful house-elf at Claus Cottage--keeps popping up with 'assistance' while Nick keeps the cocoa flowing. From staircase lurkers to rivals with sticky fingers, we follow every lead.We need the truth on the table before the New Year's Day luncheon, and before the elf police cuff the wrong person.Slay Bells Ring is the second book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown.________________________________________Praise for Slay Bells Ring:5 out of 5 stars "I love the characters and the Christmas town setting... fantastic mystery!"5 out of 5 stars "These cute mysteries are so good... very entertaining and once again I didn't see the whodunit."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A must read for those who love Christmas, cozy mysteries, a dash of romance."5 out of 5 stars "So many things are right... the setting is a character on its own."5 out of 5 stars "It didn't take me long to get hooked on this series! Wholesome, fun... plenty of humor."5 out of 5 stars "Cozy Christmas Perfection... It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Very cute, cozy mystery... a nice little mystery with a budding romance."5 out of 5 stars "A fast-paced holiday cozy mystery... definitely an enjoyable afternoon read."5 out of 5 stars "What's not to love about Santa?"5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Love this series... I just want to dive into this world."

A Family Reunion on the Ice. Elf and Safety Not Guaranteed.I'm meeting Nick's extended family for the first time in Candy Cane Hollow, and "big family" doesn't quite cover the Claus clan. There's cocoa on every table, names I can't keep straight, and a reunion tradition I wasn't prepared for: ice fishing on a frozen lake.I'm determined to make a good impression. Then, during the family's grand day on the ice, one of them vanishes near an abandoned fishing hole and the celebration turns into a search. Chief Superintendent Wiggles calls it an accident, but I'm not so sure.With Mrs. Claus steadying nerves, Gilbert, the house-elf, "helping" with snacks and theories, and Nick watching his family knot with worry, I follow a trail of frosty clues--old grudges, new rivalries, and the kind of secrets people keep even from those they love best.We need answers fast before fresh snow buries the last footprints and the elf police cuff the wrong Claus.A Lost Claus is the third book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series, a warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown.________________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

Mistletoe, Mince Pies... and a Will to KillI'm learning the ropes at Claus Cottage--lists, cocoa runs, and helping Mrs. Claus pull off Christmas in Candy Cane Hollow. My sister August is visiting, Gilbert the house-elf is guarding his mince pies like crown jewels, and the town twinkles in every direction.Then a will reading tilts the snow globe. Artie, recently deceased and very wealthy, leaves everything to an elf named Patrice who swears she never knew him. Artie's son and daughter-in-law arrive furious. Patrice's estranged husband turns up to claim a slice. By nightfall, the husband is poisoned while staying at Claus Cottage, and Chief Superintendent Wiggles decides the killer is one of us.With Nick at my side, and August spotting details everyone else misses, I start peeling back inheritance grudges, holiday theatrics, and motives wrapped up prettier than the presents. We need the truth before the Festival Hall lights come on for Christmas and the real culprit walks away.Mistletoe Murder is the fourth book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown.___________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

Carols, Cameras, and a Christmas Eve Kidnap PlotI'm knee-deep in place cards and cake tastings, trying to plan a wedding without losing my mind, when Candy Cane Hollow gets its biggest visitor yet. Pop sensation Angel Albright is arriving on Christmas Eve, trailed by minders, a prickly family, and a stack of kidnap threats.Chief Superintendent Wiggles asks me to help keep things calm while the elf police tighten security. Cameras crowd Main Street, gossip flies faster than reindeer, and one persistent journalist won't stop sniffing around. Then, in the crush of lights and lenses, something goes horribly wrong and a member of Angel's entourage doesn't make it to morning.With Nick at my side, and Gilbert, the house-elf, "helping" in ways only he can, I start sorting star-gloss from truth: old grudges, new contracts, and a fame machine that runs hotter than cocoa on a snow day. I need answers before the threats become headlines and before Christmas in Candy Cane Hollow turns from glitter to danger.Candy Cane Killer is the fifth book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown._____________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

Tinsel Trails, Ransom Notes, and a House-Elf Gone MissingThe morning after the pop-star circus should have been calm, but Gilbert, the house-elf at Claus Cottage and my most enthusiastic "helper", doesn't show for cocoa duty. His apron hangs on its hook, his boots sit by the door, and a candy-stripe note waits on the sill.Chief Superintendent Wiggles calls it what it is: kidnapping. The elf police sweep Candy Cane Hollow while Mrs. Claus steadies the cottage and Nick refuses to let me go anywhere alone. Rumors race through town about grudges at the Festival Hall, sniping at the Elvish Guild, and a journalist who won't stop sniffing.I follow the small signs I know are Gilbert's--scuffed snow by the gate, a stray ribbon from his apron--through snow-dusted lanes and back rooms where Christmas cheer can't quite reach. Candy Cane Hollow isn't just a backdrop; it's our home, and Gilbert is family.I need answers before the next demand arrives so he's back where he belongs: safe, loud, and bossing the cocoa.Yule Be Sorry is the sixth book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown._________________________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

Bouquets, Boughs, and a Body at Olde Jolly HallSix days before my wedding to Nick, we take a sleigh to tour our grand venue, Olde Jolly Hall--only to find a secret passageway and a very real body. Beatrice Harper, the elusive owner everyone thought was "off finding herself," is lying in the dark with her secrets.Chief Superintendent Wiggles takes charge while the Hall family close ranks. Charles Harper is all chill and locked doors, the caretaker knows more than he says, and the accounts ledger looks like it's been trimmed as neatly as the wreaths. Between dress fittings, cake tastings, and keeping the gossip from reaching Claus Cottage, I start tugging at old threads: money gone missing, a family stain no one will speak about, and grudges tucked behind paneling.Mrs. Claus steadies me, Nick keeps pace at my side, and Gilbert the house-elf battles seating charts with the intensity of a general. I need the truth before aisle time, because I refuse to say "I do" with a killer lurking in the pews.Holly Jolly Homicide is the seventh book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown._______________________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

Deck the Halls and Hide the Evidence--Before the Nutcracker Stroll Unwraps a ScandalMarried life in Candy Cane Hollow comes with monogrammed stationery and a calendar full of cheer. This week it's the annual Nutcracker Stroll: my sister August is running the show, The Cracking Curio has window displays taller than me, and cocoa-and-cinnamon air on every doorstep.Then Ambrose Pearce, the town's fiercest Nutcracker collector, doesn't answer her door. I find her body among her antique figures and the Stroll turns from festive to fearful. Chief Superintendent Wiggles takes charge, but something's off. Ambrose had been warning people about stolen Nutcrackers and a theft ring working the region, and now her rivals would rather talk tinsel than truth.With Mrs. Claus steadying the town, Nick juggling Santa training, and Gilbert the house-elf spotting details everyone else misses, I follow a trail of cracked bases, swapped labels, and collectors with gothic tastes and very neat alibis. If a ring is stealing our history, I'm not letting them hide behind twinkle lights.We need answers before "Open" signs flip to "Closed" for the Stroll.Nutcracker Conspiracy is the eighth book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series, a warm, magical, and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown.__________________________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

The Great Elvish Bake-Off Just Got DeadlyToday Candy Cane Hollow smells like butter and bravado. I'm helping at the Elvish Culinary Guild's grand induction and tasting, and Gilbert, our house-elf at Claus Cottage, has made the finalists' bench with his prized mince pie.Then the celebrity headliner takes one bite of a showpiece pie and drops. Guild security locks the doors while city police sweep the kitchens. Whispers fly: a rival with a temper, an apprentice with something to prove, a sponsor with money on the line, a producer who prefers ratings to recipes.It doesn't matter what else I hear; the police decide the killer is Gilbert. They circle the pantry, question his spice tins, and treat every crumb like a confession. With Mrs. Claus calming frantic caterers and Nick keeping me in cocoa and courage, I start sifting clues--swapped tins, "secret" blends, alibis that crumble under heat. This isn't bad pastry; it's careful malice.I'm not letting them pin a murder on my friend. I need answers before the Guild shutters the finals and Gilbert is led out in cuffs.Mince Pies to Die For is the ninth book in the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series. A warm, magical and clean holiday whodunit for fans of Hallmark-style cozies and anyone who wishes they could spend Christmas in Santa's own hometown._________________________________________Praise for the Candy Cane Hollow Christmas Cozy Mystery series:5 out of 5 stars "This Christmas cozy mystery series is by far the best I've ever read!"5 out of 5 stars "Great characters and story lines. A definite read for any fan of cozy mysteries."5 out of 5 stars "It's all things cozy, cute and Christmas perfection."5 out of 5 stars "Simple and full of the type of Christmas magic that helps you escape your everyday problems."5 out of 5 stars "A delight to read... built on all the wonderful coziness of Christmas Corpse."5 out of 5 stars "Magical setting... the mystery was good and not easily solved."5 out of 5 stars "So much fun, couldn't put it down... keeps you guessing."5 out of 5 stars "Another fun book in this delightful series... Couldn't put it down."5 out of 5 stars "What a delightful story... It is full of Christmas magic!"5 out of 5 stars "This was an easy-to-read Christmas murder mystery... a happy ending."5 out of 5 stars "This was a great read... The small-town feeling sounded wonderful year-round."

Felicity must choose......live a normal life and be cut off......Or embrace her powers.Her decision gets harder when her Grandmother arranges for her to marry a powerful wizard. If she's going to avoid that disaster, she'll need to find a job...and that's where everything changes.At the Agency of Paranormal Peculiarities, they need investigators. Felicity is perfect for the job, but there's just one catch, she'll need to use the powers she's been trying to avoid. Is giving up her dream of a normal life worth it?Can she learn to embrace who she is?Will the decision get her in over her head?Sent back in time to 1999, she must solve a murder at the Old Bailey. This one will be a challenge and there's a catch, she's got just seven days to solve it.You'll love this story because of the struggle and the twists.Get it now.

After ten years away, Ryan Kennedy never planned on returning to Flamborough--the tiny Yorkshire village he once called home. But when his fiercely independent gran, Iris, needs him, he finds himself back behind the counter at her chaotic seaside bookshop, wrestling with jammed tills, nosy villagers, and the memories he's spent years trying to forget.What Ryan doesn't expect is to be swept straight into the heart of a murder investigation.When a mysterious boat appears on the beach and a body turns up at the exclusive Whale Watch Weekend picnic, all eyes turn to the cliffs--and to the secrets the village has been keeping. As Ryan and Iris dig into the tangled history of the victim, long-buried truths begin to surface, not just about the case... but about the night Ryan's own husband died.With the tide cutting them off, a killer on the loose, and a very observant dog named Bracken by their side, Ryan and Iris must work fast--because in Flamborough, the past doesn't stay buried, and the sea has a habit of washing everything to shore.For fans of twisty village whodunits, seaside charm, and heartfelt mysteries with a slow-burning emotional pull, A Whale of a Crime is the unforgettable first instalment in a brand-new series.

Welcome to Mystic Springs: a town brimming with secrets, spirits, and a very persistent ghost sister...Connie Winters thought moving to Mystic Springs would bring peace and quiet. Instead, she got a haunted house, a sassy dead sister, and a murder at her April Fools‚' party.Now, with the local sheriff long since deceased (and still floating around), Connie finds herself reluctantly drawn into investigating the death of the town‚'s most controversial young woman. The spirits are whispering, her sister won‚'t stop meddling, and the only thing more chaotic than the crime is the town meeting that follows.With ghostly gossip, spectral suspects, and a town that refuses to let a little murder get in the way of community spirit, Connie will have to face the biggest mystery of all: can she really be the one to solve it?Perfect for readers who love:Quirky small towns full of heart (and hauntings)Sisters with sass, even after deathParanormal cozy mysteries with midlife heroinesA dash of humour and a sprinkling of cinnamonGhosts who party harder than the livingAnd a murder that just won‚'t rest in peaceIf you love ghosts with personality, sleuths with heart, and mysteries wrapped in magic, you‚'ll adore your visit to Mystic Springs.

Welcome to Mystic Springs... where things definitely go bump in the night.Connie Winters imagines that allowing all of the residents of Mystic Springs to see the spirits who live amongst them will let her live a quiet life.She couldn't be more wrong.When a gypsy woman discovers a historic journal, the woman will pay the ultimate price for her treasure.Everyone knows that Mystic Springs was discovered, and founded, by a group of women. Or, at least, that's what they've been told. This journal tells another story. A story that nobody wants to believe.But who would want the journal badly enough to kill for it?With the town's new Sheriff distracted from the case, it falls to Connie and her dead sister to work alongside the dead former Sheriff to solve the case and discover the truth about Mystic Springs.This is a full-length paranormal cozy mystery. Spooky not scary. Lighthearted and fun.Second in series by Mona Marple, author of the Waterfell Tweed cozy mystery series.

Roll up, roll up, it‚'s time for a show.Onwards to Mystic Springs we go.The spooks are out for All Hallows' EveMany will come, but not all will leave.Prepare for Hallowe‚'en in Mystic Springs, where it‚'s clear that more than ghosts wander the town.Lavinia Blackbottom has planned a spectacular celebration but all does not go to plan.At the end of the festivities, a curse is placed over Mystic Springs and a man is found dead.With magic controlling the town, it‚'s time for one reluctant witch to accept her powers and save Mystic Springs.Grab your copy of this paranormal cozy mystery now, and join the fun of Mystic Springs.This book is a clean read, featuring no on-page violence, sex or swearing.

What if Father Christmas is on the naughty list?It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mystic Springs, but all is not still or calm with the department store Santa.The amateur dramatics club is full of big egos and legends-in-their-own-heads, so their spats aren't unusual. But when the theatre owner is shot dead during the Christmas play, it's Santa who pulls the trigger.With the arrival of an unwelcome ex, a petition to end Discrimination Against Spirits, and a second attack by St Nick, the chances of a quiet Christmas seem to be quickly disappearing.Has Santa really gone bad? Or is there more to it?Town medium Connie and her dead sister Sage are both avoiding their own festive conundrums. A mistletoe murder is just the distraction they need.The Santa Claus of Mystic Springs is book four in the Mystic Springs Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, where the living and the dead work together to solve crime. Spooky, not scary, this is a cozy series with no swearing, violence or sex scenes. Each book can be read as a standalone or read in order.

It's a school reunion to die for.Welcome to St Winifred's, a magic school with an unpopular headmaster who won't survive the night.With a storm raging over the choppy waters, and the Magick Squad too worried about Health & Safety to come out and investigate, it's down to the guest of honour to investigate the murder.Violet Warren has no idea that the evening is a celebration of her achievements. Not that it matters, since a dead body takes centre stage before she's given her award.She and Ellie Bean form an unlikely amateur sleuth duo, with three clues to help them solve the case... or not.One of their fellow guests is a murderer, and it's down to them to find out who in this closed room cozy mystery.The Witches of Mystic Springs is book five in the Mystic Springs paranormal cozy mystery series. These titles can be read in any order and this book especially is an ideal place to start the series. Mystic Springs books are clean, fun and safe from swearing, sexual scenes, and violence. Play detective alongside the characters and see if you can work out whodunnit.What Readers Are Saying About Mystic Springs:"I like the town and the characters - I definitely want to read more." - darcysmom"A dream team of mystery solvers!" - Linda Allison"A fun story with likable characters" - leta"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE these Mystic Springs books!!" - Kindle Customer"Great fun and a good entry into the world of Mystic Springs" - Dave Horton"Perfect for the fun mystery genre" - Hmmmmm"Fun ghostly mystery" - Kindle Customer"One of those 'hit the ground running' type of tales. Captured my imagination right off, and refused to let go or even budge until the last page. Can't wait for more!" - Dennis Moore"Mona Marple does not disappoint" - Sandra SchlichterScroll up and Buy Now to join the fun in Mystic Springs.

He swore he'd never return to Mystic Springs. Now he might pay the ultimate price.Rufus Wellington swore that he'd never return to Mystic Springs.Now he has.And he might just pay the ultimate price.The circus is in town, but there's more than magic and cotton candy in store.A dead body.A secret worth dying for.And a witch who is ready to see how much she's really capable of.Everyone has a secret in Mystic Springs, and one of them is deadly.Can you work out who the killer is in this fun paranormal cozy mystery?This is a paranormal cozy mystery novella of around 30,000 words. Spooky not scary. Lighthearted and fun.Sixth in the Mystic Springs series by Mona Marple, this book is a great place to start the series.Dive in now and discover why fans across the globe are losing themselves in Mystic Springs. We're dying to meet you!

Join Connie Winters as she meets her in laws for the first time!It's New Year, and Taylor Morton's family are gathering at a manor house for a reunion nobody will forget.Taylor warns Connie about his dysfunctional family, headed by bitter family matriarch Eliza. Surely, they can't be that bad, thinks Connie... and quickly realises she was wrong.Taylor's three brothers and their competing spouses pass the time bickering and fighting. Old grudges are revealed, threats are made, and tension fills the air.Not everyone will survive the family trip, and when the dead body is discovered, there's no shortage of suspects.With Sheriff Taylor Morton unable to face investigating his own family, it's down to Connie to consider which of the awful in laws committed the crime.Test your wits in this closed room cozy mystery! This is seventh in the Mystic Springs series but can be read as a standalone. Enjoy this clean read that is free from bad language, sex, and gore.

A cosy mystery that takes an unlikely sleuthing pair to Mexico for the Day of the Dead, where they set out to clear a woman charged with her husband's murder. Gentle and humorous, with armchair travel, a festival setting, a second victim and a clean whodunnit.Day of the Dead. And One Death Too Many.Emily Monk and Uncle Cornelius are off to Mexico, but this is no package holiday.But the pair can’t get too comfortable with the celebrations, as they befriend a local woman accused of having killed her husband. They believe that Maria is innocent, but when another person dies in the same way, clearing her name becomes a lot harder.Can the unlikely sleuths find the real killer?Don’t Taco ’Bout Murder is the first book in the Mexican Mysteries cosy series, for readers who love armchair travel, sleuthing duos, festival settings and clean, gentle humour. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Joanne Fluke and Cleo Coyle. This is a clean read with no bad language, on-page violence or sex.

A light, laugh-out-loud cosy mystery about a reality-TV wedding in Mexico, a glamorous family whose cracks show the moment the cameras stop rolling, and an amateur sleuth duo who ask the questions nobody on set wants answered. A clean, humorous destination whodunit.A Reality-TV Wedding. A Chef's Table Full of Suspects.Emily Monk and Uncle Cornelius are still in Mexico, but this is no regular holiday.The quirky pair find themselves up close and personal with reality TV royalty when they join the stars of hit series Keeping Up With The Cunninghams at the chef's table. The stylish family are in Mexico to film their season finale, which also happens to be daughter Hattie's wedding.On screen, family matriarch Lulu oversees everything the family do, and it's easy to imagine that she and her three daughters have everything: wealth, beauty and fame. But all that glitters isn't gold, and cracks are showing in this wedding party even before one of the family is found dead.Volunteered into the festivities, Emily and Uncle C must work out which Cunningham smile is hiding a killer.Here Today Gone Tomato is the second book in the Mexican Mysteries cosy mystery trilogy, for readers who love amateur sleuth duos, destination mysteries, reality-TV satire and clean, feel-good whodunits. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Joanne Fluke and Cleo Coyle.

A warm, twisty cosy mystery about a sun-soaked trip cut short, a visitor who isn't telling the whole story, and an amateur sleuth duo pulled into one last case before the suitcases are packed. A clean, humorous destination whodunit with family at its heart.Emily and Uncle C are coming to the end of their time in Mexico, but there's no time to relax.Just as they think they're going to have a day by the pool, an unwelcome face from the past returns, in need of help. Someone has been murdered, and the person asking this amateur sleuth duo for help isn't telling them everything.Emily and Uncle C find themselves in another murder mystery where everyone seems to have something to hide, and the answer may also hold the key to reuniting Emily with her biological father.It's Nacho Funeral is the third book in the Mexican Mysteries cosy mystery trilogy, for readers who love amateur sleuth duos, destination mysteries, long-lost family and clean, humorous whodunits. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Joanne Fluke and Cleo Coyle.