Christmas Cozy Mystery Series – serie

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."