The end of year Sandy Bay festival is an opportunity for the town to display its history, promote local businesses and attract visitors to the best kept secret in the Pacific Northwest. There's just one problem. It's always associated with an increase in crime. This year, a stranger with an unknown identity is found dead during the fireworks display.

Some of the town's residents have had enough of the annual hassle. Others would rather die than see an end to this popular festival. Meghan Truman, a new resident in Sandy Bay with a successful bakery, is torn between either supporting an event that shines a light on all the good things about her adopted hometown or showing allegiance to a dear friend who is leading the cause to ban the festival.

With the town on the brink of a riot, no forthcoming clues to help Detective Jack Irvin in his murder investigation, Meghan must retain the hot passion that has seen her business and relationships prosper thus far while she confronts cold bodies all around.

The clock is ticking...

A murder investigation is growing cold...

Will Meghan provide the spark that unlocks this murder mystery?

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Meghan can’t get over the fact that she’s now married and stares endlessly at her ring finger to confirm that she’s now Mrs. Irvin. She’s pleasantly surprised to discover that her honeymoon will be on a cruise ship as she’s never been on one before.

The cruise is all she expected and much more. With an endless variety of cuisine from all over the world and numerous fun activities to keep her occupied for a lifetime plus the love of her life by her side, Meghan doesn’t want the trip to end.

The honeymoon from paradise suddenly takes a nasty turn when an obnoxious chef is found dead at a cooking event.

Things take a turn for the worse when several passengers become violently ill and some of the ship’s crew are confirmed deceased.

Meghan’s heart aches for the sick and departed on the ship. Her anxiety levels go through the roof when her husband is identified and arrested as a prime suspect.

This isn’t what she bargained for when she began her honeymoon cruise. Her amateur sleuthing reveals that the murdered chef had a lot of enemies on the ship but who would’ve despised him so much to kill him? And is his murder linked to the bug that’s causing mayhem on the ship?

Meghan can’t afford to wallow in self-pity while every semblance of normalcy crumbles around her. Will she piece the clues that will point to the killer and reveal what’s causing terror on the cruise?

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Perfect hair, perfect life… perfect murder?

When hair stylist extraordinaire Summer Snow welcomes a new client into her salon, she expects the usual chit-chat and maybe a few too many exaggerated brags. What she doesn’t expect is to be bored half to death by a woman who won’t stop telling anyone within earshot just how perfect her life is.

When this so-called 'perfect' client turns up dead—with her husband under some seriously sketchy circumstances—Summer can smell something fishy, and it’s not just the new seafood place down the street.

Just as she starts sleuthing, Summer gets hit with another bombshell: a long-lost relative has resurfaced at a local retirement home, and let’s just say they’ve got a talent for pushing the legal limits. Between juggling her family drama and combing through clues that lead to more dead ends than a bad haircut, Summer is starting to think this case might be the one to outsmart her.

She’s ready to throw in the towel when she stumbles on a shocking twist that could either solve the mystery or land her in the center of her very own murder investigation.

Can Summer solve the case and stay one step ahead of a killer in Spring Harbor, or is she about to become the next 'perfect' victim?

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Meghan Truman is honored to be invited to serve her signature tarts at the Governor’s ball. A night of glitz and glamour, in the company of handsome Detective Jack Irvin, is ruined for her when she experiences firsthand, the ungracious attitude of a prominent figure that she once looked up to.

Things take a turn for the worse when this insolent guest is found dead after eating a dish of ice cream. Meghan is sure she had nothing to do with it as her desserts were rejected by the deceased.

Will Megan and Jack be able to navigate this unfamiliar world of wealth and privilege to discover the truth in time to save her business?

Not all sweet things are pleasurable.

The guilty can sometimes be sweet.

Discover how Meghan helps to solve the latest murder mystery in Sandy Bay.

Book 9 in the Bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be read in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime read or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.

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A murdered restaurant owner. A small town suspicious of a big tech firm's advances. A newlywed baker drowning under the waves of change around her.

Sandy Bay's favorite baker has just gotten married and is adjusting to living as Mrs. Irvin. Meghan never knew sharing a sink with another human being could cause so much trouble. Things aren't easier on the work front as there are several new businesses in town that Meghan believes are trying to steal her clientele.

When she finds that a new neighbor who owns a rival establishment is murdered, she's torn between minding her own business or reaching out to the deceased's widow. As she delves deeper into this person's murder and business, she discovers there are many people who would gain from his demise.

But who had the biggest reason to see him dead?

Meghan's plate is full with all the change happening around her and she's crumbling under the weight of expectation from her husband, staff and herself. Will she be able to adjust to all the changes around her and find the killer in the nick of time?

Book 21 in the Bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.

No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!

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A dead client, a scandalous mayor, and a killer on the loose—this Christmas, Summer Snow has her hands full.

Christmas is buzzing in Spring Harbor, and hairstylist extraordinaire Summer Snow is ready to deck the halls, trim the tree, and host her loved ones. But the holiday cheer takes a sinister turn when one of her regulars skips their appointment—only to be found dead. What should’ve been a season of joy is now shrouded in mystery, and Summer’s keen sleuthing instincts are tingling like Christmas lights on overdrive.

The whispers in town grow louder as the spouse of the deceased, and the town's mayor, is accused of infidelity and thrust into the spotlight, leaving two obvious suspects with motives to kill. But Summer’s keen intuition tells her there’s more lurking beneath the surface of this yuletide tragedy. As she dives deeper into the victim’s life, a tangled web of secrets, betrayals, and grudges begins to unravel—proving that more people might have wanted the victim gone than anyone suspected.

With fear spreading through Spring Harbor and the community rallying to honor the deceased with Christmas lights, Summer races against the clock to uncover the truth. Can she untangle the clues and save Christmas for her town, or will the holiday season be forever shadowed by sorrow and fear?

Packed with small-town charm, suspense, and twists that will leave you guessing, A Hairy Scary Christmas is the perfect cozy mystery to curl up with this holiday season.

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Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. The town's local detective, Jack Irvin, has an eye for Meghan but will she find time to build a romance while she tries to clear her name? 3 complete BESTSELLING cozy mystery series in 1 boxset!

Apple Pie and Trouble (Book 1)
Meghan Truman always had a dream to become a Hollywood actress. Hollywood decided she wasn’t good enough. She left Hollywood broken but with a burning desire to start afresh in the Pacific Northwest, pursuing her second dream – opening a bakery.

She never expected that the owner of a rival establishment would be found dead and all eyes would be focused on her as the prime suspect.

As the new girl in town with a new bakery store, she’s determined to clear her name and find the murderer; otherwise she’ll have to leave Sandy Bay penniless and pitiful and possibly the murderer’s next victim.

Brownies and Dark Shadows (Book 2)
When Sandy Bay’s crème de la crème congregate to raise money for charity, Meghan Truman is proud to have her tasty desserts the talk of the party. She’s not so proud when the wealthiest couple in Sandy Bay are discovered dead and rumors circulate around town that her brownies are the cause of this tragedy.

This murder case casts a dark shadow over Meghan’s budding romance with handsome Officer Irvin who’s disappointed that she’s once again at the center of another murder investigation.

With everything to lose, Meghan must work hard to clear her name, restore broken relationships and solve this murder mystery before everything she’s worked so hard to build comes crumbling down.

Cookies and Buried Secrets (Book 3)
When a beautiful stranger sashays into a birthday party, Meghan Truman, along with other guests, is surprised to discover her relationship to the birthday celebrant.

This beautiful stranger attracts more shady characters to Sandy Bay. When one of these characters is found dead in an alley, the whole town is set on edge.

Will Meghan’s attempt to link the owner of a golden antique gun to the murder prove helpful to handsome Officer Irvin’s investigation or will the discovery of a buried secret lead to more murders?

The first 3 books in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! Perfect for a lunchtime read or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.

No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!

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A murdered politician. A small town torn between the past and the future. A newlywed baker who can't help poking her nose in a murder mystery that seems off.

It's the start of a new year and Meghan is hoping for change in her personal and emotional life.

She never bargained that change would come in the form of an unexpected visitor to her marital home and the mysterious murder of a popular figure in the small town of Sandy Bay.

Things are further complicated when she discovers that the deceased, a big fan of her desserts, was related to many people in town. In good, bad and ugly ways!

Meghan is left worried and confused as heated opinions of the events leading to the murder seem to distract everyone from the actual homicide itself.

Was the murder coincidental or a coordinated, sinister undertaking?

Will Meghan learn to live with her unexpected guest or allow her fledgling relationship to hit the rocks?

Will she help or hinder a murder investigation that has her bakery's desserts as the common denominator linking all the key suspects?

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Murder at the gym leaves Summer chasing more than split ends—will she untangle the truth before it’s too late?

When the lifeless body of a yoga teacher is discovered in the serene setting of Spring Harbor’s local gym, chaos ripples through the town. Hairstylist extraordinaire and amateur sleuth Summer Snow is drawn into the drama when her colleague’s boyfriend is pegged as the prime suspect. His plans to open a trendy barbershop in a room at the gym's building appear to tie him to the crime, but Summer isn’t convinced.

As she delves into the victim’s past, Summer uncovers a tangled web of hidden rivalries, professional jealousies, and dark secrets lurking behind the gym’s mirrored walls. From a jilted lover to a business competitor with everything to lose, suspects begin to pile up faster than holiday hair appointments.

But the deeper Summer digs, the more danger she attracts. With her reputation—and her life—on the line, she must untangle the truth before the killer decides to cut her investigation short.

Packed with small-town charm, witty banter, and nail-biting suspense, A Grim Trim in a Gym will have you guessing until the final twist. Will Summer solve the case and clear her friend’s name, or will she become the next victim in this tangled mystery?

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Christmas is that season…that season of pleasant surprises…delicious smells…and family and friends to share the holidays with.

This Christmas, Sandy Bay’s lovable bakery owner, Meghan Truman, gets a whole more than she bargained for…plus a dead body at the door of her favorite restaurant. Some people would rather sweep this murder under the carpet but something smells awfully fishy about the events surrounding it.

Will Meghan join Detective Irvin to find the murderer or will this event serve to etch unpleasant memories of this most wonderful time of the year?

Book 10 in the Bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be read in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime read or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.

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Lies... they can get you out of a jam... and also murdered.

When a big Tech Firm announces their intention to award one lucky business in Sandy Bay a very generous grant, almost every business owner declares their interest.

Meghan Irvin, a local bakery owner, dreams about what she would do with that amount of money... Maybe opening a new shop in some exotic foreign location. Or a luxurious holiday for her and her newly wed husband.

Everyone is stunned when a key personnel from the Tech Firm is found dead. Was their death natural, accidental or something much more sinister?

Meghan got to know the deceased a bit, and she's confused and traumatized by the events surrounding their death.

She's also dismayed when she discovers lies that have been told by people close to her.

Will Meghan be brave enough to confront the lies around her and a killer determined to escape justice?

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Murder is bad for business—especially when you're accused of it.

When a high-powered businesswoman from out of town books an appointment at Summer Cuts, Summer Snow thinks it’s just another day at the salon. But when her client is found dead shortly after her visit—her signature blonde locks forever frozen in time—Summer becomes the prime suspect in a crime that has the whole town buzzing.

With the local police convinced she’s guilty, Summer has no choice but to untangle a web of deceit that stretches from boardrooms to bedrooms. The victim’s family, a few disgruntled employees, and several unhappy clients all had motive—but who had the means to silence her for good?

As Summer snips through secrets and follows the tangled trail of betrayal, she realizes the killer isn’t just watching—someone wants to ensure she never uncovers the truth. Can she expose the murderer before she becomes their next victim? Or will the last haircut she gives be her own?

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