Amber Crewes loves writing and reading cozy mysteries! If there was one super power she desires, its to become a super speed reader as there are way too many Mystery and Thriller books on her kindle waiting for her to read. Don’t tell anyone but she’s been known to drink coffee at night to help her finish a book she’s really into.
She loves happy endings and a clean read and that’s what you’ll get in all the books in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series!
Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells
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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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Whoopie Pies and Deadly Lies
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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The Blonde that didn’t Respond
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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King Cake and Grave Mistakes
A spate of muggings. A murdered victim. Can a small town bakery owner solve the case before the killer ending?
Meghan Truman has cornered the desserts market in the Pacific Northwest. With her twin poodles by her side, the once-upon-a-time newbie in town, is set to grow her mini empire. But Meghan has a real-life murder mystery on her hands when a pampering party for a famous painter ends with the demise of a guest.
How could a girly night of fun and laughter with some tasty nibbles end on such a sour note?
As Meghan continues her investigation, she discovers one common denominator links all the suspects on her list: their relationship to the famous painter...plus their consumption of her king cake!
With her boyfriend, handsome detective Jack Irvin out of town, will Meghan discover the mistakes the killer made to link them to the murder?
Book 11 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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
Buy King Cake and Grave Mistakes to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.
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Xylose Treats and Killer Sweets
A murdered aristocrat. A popular family with dark secrets. A frustrated baker identified as the prime suspect.
When Meghan receives an order to bake a cake for a wealthy individual in town, she’s happy to wow them with her culinary skills. However, she’s not happy with this person’s condescending, impatient and unpleasant behavior. But she’s ready to put up with it as she believes it’ll lead to more business.
She’s in for a rude surprise when this new customer is found dead… and her treats are identified as the cause of the deceased’s demise.
Meghan is left feeling miserable and helpless as she deals with the drama from the local community while she’s drowning from the tension and strain in her marriage due to a desire she expressed.
Meghan knows no amount of crying, complaining or cajoling will change the guilty verdict that’s been passed against her in the court of public opinion.
She knows she only has one option to return normalcy to her life. And that is to fight!
She needs to fight to clear her name.
She needs to fight to save her business.
She needs to fight to restore peace in her marriage and every area of her life.
If she doesn't, it could spell the end of everything she’s worked so hard for and she could end up being the killer’s next victim.
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 and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
Treat yourself or a loved one to a copy of Xylose Treats and Killer Sweets and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.
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Mousse, Murder and Mayhem
A scandalous betrayal, a suspicious crash, and a stylist fighting to clear her name.
Summer Snow believes in two things—perfect hair and professional integrity. But when a longtime client ditches her for a stylist at a flashy new rival salon, Summer struggles to keep her cool. Betrayal stings, but it’s nothing compared to the shock of learning that the same client has just died in a suspicious car crash.
The police aren’t buying that it was an accident, and to make matters worse, Summer finds herself high on their suspect list. With her reputation on the line and customers fleeing to the competition, she has no choice but to untangle the twisted mystery herself. But the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes that someone is always one step ahead—covering tracks, silencing witnesses, and making sure Summer stays in the hot seat.
Between nosy townsfolk, bitter relatives, and dubious witnesses, finding the truth won’t be easy. And with a killer lurking in the shadows, the question isn’t just who did it—but whether Summer will live long enough to prove it. Will she crack the case, or will this be the mystery that finally gets the best of her?
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Yummy Pies and Someone Dies
When Meghan’s admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure, she’s glad to discover she won’t have to stay long.
She feels bullied, threatened, and confused by some of the people she meets and things she sees while on the hospital ward.
When the most obnoxious character on the ward is found dead, it seems everyone is happy to move on with their lives.
Meghan is happy to let the police do their jobs and solve the latest murder mystery in Sandy Bay… until one of her employees is identified as a prime suspect.
Can she afford to let idle rumors besmirch the good name of her bakery or will she help to clear her employee’s good name and find a diabolical genius in the process?
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 and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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Dye Hard with a Vengeance
Lights, Camera... Murder?
When a Hollywood film crew rolls into town, hairstylist extraordinaire Summer Snow is thrilled to be tapped for the hair and beauty department. Glitz, gossip, and perfectly coiffed curls? Yes, please! Even better — her charming fiancé has landed the catering gig. What could possibly go wrong?
Everything.
Their brush with fame takes a deadly turn when a notoriously difficult crew member collapses on set — poisoned after sipping a beverage from Evan’s catering cart. Suddenly, the man Summer loves is in the hot seat, and the spotlight is burning far too bright.
As Summer dives into the who’s-who of jealous actors, overworked assistants, and ambitious producers, she uncovers a tangled script of rivalries, secrets, and grudges bigger than any Hollywood ego. But the killer is still at large — and they're not ready for a wrap party just yet.
Can Summer clear Evan’s name before the final act turns deadly? Or will this be the end of her sleuthing career... and her happily ever after?
Dye Hard with a Vengeance is a fast-paced cozy mystery packed with red herrings, razor-sharp wit, and one hairstylist who refuses to let a killer steal the scene.
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Twas the Fright Before Christmas
A Christmas cozy for fans of the Sandy Bay series.
Meghan takes a walk down memory lane and remembers the fright that was before Christmas when she was an aspiring actress in Hollywood.
She thought she had gotten the role of a lifetime until she discovered the role she got was for something totally different.
Things go from bad to worse when she's identified as a prime suspect for the murder of a key person on set.
Meghan knows there are several women who had plausible reasons to want to do something diabolical to the boss from hell. She's one of those women but she knows she didn't do it.
So if it wasn't her, who was it?
Christmas should be the most wonderful time of the year but Meghan's worst nightmares are unfolding right in front of her eyes.
Will Meghan help to find a killer before it's too late?
Or will she become the killer's next victim in a town where people are itching to move onto the next story?
Find out in this riveting story from Sandy Bay's famous resident.
If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
Treat yourself or a loved one to Twas the Fright Before Christmas to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery
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Murder of a Fake Diva
When secrets take center stage, someone’s bound to drop dead.
Blackwell Manor has always been a place of elegance and whispered secrets, but nothing could have prepared Lady Margot Blackwell for the tempest about to sweep through its halls. When the famed opera singer Madame Celeste arrives with her entourage—a brooding composer, a sharp-tongued vocal coach, a slippery manager, and a fiercely loyal assistant—the atmosphere turns as taut as a drawn bowstring. Glamour, it seems, is only the mask for simmering rivalries and buried scandals.
When a shocking crime strikes in the dead of night, Lady Margot must navigate a maze of lies, secrets, and dangerous truths with the sharp wit only a true lady sleuth possesses. With her quick-thinking maid, Stella, and a reluctant inspector at her side, Margot soon realizes that every clue seems to point in two directions at once.
In a household where everyone has something to hide, how do you unmask a killer without losing yourself in the performance?
Step into a world of glittering deception, razor-edged banter, and a mystery that refuses to give up its secrets. The stage is set—will you take your seat at Blackwell Manor?
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