Meghan Truman is ecstatic when she discovers she’s won an all-expense paid trip to Paris for a Food and Baking convention. She’s never been to Europe and is looking forward to the sights, smells and people.

Her trip takes a very sour turn when one of the chief conference speakers is reported missing and subsequently found dead in her hotel room. Meghan is shocked when she’s informed she has been identified as a person of interest who the police want to speak to.

With her European trip in danger of turning into her worst nightmare, she must quickly identify who had the most to gain from the victim’s demise and absolve herself of any link to the murder before her hopes of landing a lucrative deal with an interested investor fades into nothing in the city of Love.

Book 6 in the 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, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.

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Meghan can't wait to get married to her Prince Charming. She's looking forward to starting life with her long-term boyfriend, handsome Detective Jack Irvin. When her friend proposes throwing a bachelorette party to celebrate her exit from Singleville, she reluctantly agrees.

What her friend didn't tell her was that the bachelorette party would take place out of town... in Las Vegas!

When an Elvis impersonator is found dead on stage after tasting Meghan's rhubarb pie, all eyes focus on her as the main suspect. Meghan is all shook up as she's confronted by suspicious minds who delight in assuming that she killed the 'King.'

With an entourage of friends who are contributing to make this the bachelorette party from hell...

And a law enforcement officer unwilling to extend her any grace...

Meghan knows she has to put aside her personal anguish and find the real killer or she'll be singing the Jailhouse Rock in an orange jumpsuit.

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Murder, mayhem, and a meddling hairstylist—Summer Snow's latest mystery is a cut above the rest!

Meet Summer Snow, a hairstylist with a knack for sleuthing and a penchant for getting tangled up in her clients' lives. When one of her regulars confides in her about a missing daughter who ran off and married a shady businessman, Summer's curiosity gets the best of her. Against her better judgment, she leaves the sunny coast of California for the rugged terrain of Texas, determined to uncover the truth.

Joining her on this unexpected adventure is her feisty Aunt Clara, who just so happens to be vacationing in Texas. Together, they dive into a mystery that quickly spirals out of control, snipping away at clues. The local sheriff is none too pleased with these nosy out-of-towners stirring up trouble in his jurisdiction, but that doesn't deter Summer and Clara.

Their investigation takes a dark turn when the missing woman is found dead, and it becomes clear that her husband’s shady dealings have made him many enemies—enemies who wouldn’t hesitate to kill his wife for retribution.

As Summer digs deeper, she encounters resistance at every turn and narrowly escapes danger on more than one occasion.

Will Summer be able to untangle the web of deceit and bring the killer to justice, or will she find herself the next target in this deadly game? Find out in this gripping and fast-paced mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

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Business is good but the stress of fulfilling a new corporate order is almost driving Meghan Truman insane. She is therefore excited when handsome detective, Jack Irvin, proposes to take her to the movies. She never expected that a fun, carefree night at the Sandy Bay cinema would end with the tragic death of the movie theater manager.

Who would stand to gain from his demise?

As Meghan delves deeper into this murder investigation, she discovers that stress has a way of bringing out the worst in people. With the clock ticking to find the murderer, will she be prepared when a serendipitous act of kindness puts her squarely in the path of a killer on the loose?

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When Meghan arrives in her small town in Texas, she's giddy with excitement at walking down the aisle and getting married to her sweetheart on her wedding day. She can just picture the day; an intimate ceremony with close family and friends, the sun shinning on her perfect day, scrumptious Texan nibbles for her guests and dancing the night away with her husband!

However, she discovers that her mom has hijacked her wedding plans and has invited every Tom, Dick, Harry and Sally in town.

Things only take a turn for the worse when the celebrity baker considered to bake her wedding cake is found dead.

The murder only serves to remind the small town of Peach Tree Grove of the recent misdemeanors of the Truman clan.

As relationships within Meghan's family begin to fray at the seams due to the mounting negative press coverage and an exposed secret that's been hidden for decades, it seems her wedding day will be cancelled.

But she can't let that happen. Not after all she's been through. Not after all she's sacrificed to get to this moment.

Meghan's big day is almost here but she'll have to wade through her fair share of heartbreak, betrayals, disappointments, hidden secrets and a gripping murder mystery before she gets to say, "I do!" She's ready to tie the knot but will a killer on the loose spoil her happily ever after fairytale?

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When a murder and a messy client collide, Summer’s sleuthing skills are in for a challenge!

What begins as a routine salon visit spirals into a web of intrigue when Summer discovers her quirky client is the ex-wife of the town’s latest murder victim.

This eccentric client, determined to “cut through” the clues, is a little too eager to catch the killer—leading Summer to wonder if her enthusiasm is just a clever ploy to cover up her own dirty laundry.

As Summer combs through a tangle of secrets, betrayals, and rivalries, she discovers that in Spring Harbor, many people had something to gain from the victim’s demise. With the clock ticking and the list of suspects growing, Summer will need to curl up with her sharp instincts to detangle the truth.

As Summer gets closer to the truth, she risks becoming the next victim—will she crack the case before it’s too late, or is her sleuthing about to take a fatal turn?

In Bangs, Bullies, and Betrayal, Summer Snow faces her most dangerous mystery yet—where every clue hides a twist, and danger is just one misstep away.

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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.

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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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