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!
Donuts and Disaster
Meghan Truman’s relationship with her assistant is severely tested when she becomes prideful over a donut recipe she’s introduced to Truly Sweet’s menu. Matters are further worsened when a distant relative of this assistant, with selfish intentions and bad manners, is found dead in the town center.
The local handyman is arrested and put in jail when several witnesses confirm they saw him having an altercation with the murdered victim. Handsome detective Irvin and Meghan believe he’s innocent but the evidence against him is too damning to overlook.
Will Meghan’s attempt to give her assistant a second chance at restoring their relationship backfire or will a determination not to harbor unforgiveness in her heart lead her to the true murderer?
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Peaches and Crime
Running one business can be stressful. Running two is murder!
Meghan's new, yummy peach dessert range is evoking pleasant noises from her customers, including the Governor of the state. Her sense of euphoria at creating another culinary winner is cut short when when she discovers that the premises of her other business, an event barn, has been vandalised.
The rude and obnoxious behavior of an alleged expert, called in to beef up the security at The Barn, gives Meghan grief and concern. When this person is found dead on her business premises, her heart breaks for the person's loved ones.
Could this death be accidental or intentional?
Meghan finds herself at a crossroad as she has to make decisions that could have lasting consequences.
The security of her customers needs to be guaranteed...
Her long term relationship with her boyfriend has hit the rocks and seems irreparable...
Will Meghan help to find a killer still on the loose or see everything she's worked so hard to build, come crashing down?
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Snip Once, Die Twice
Can a small town hairdresser sleuth untangle the strands of deception before the clock strikes midnight?
Summer Snow thought she'd found solace in the serene embrace of Spring Harbor, but as the town welcomed her with open arms, a sinister plot unfolded beneath the surface.
Amidst the glitz and glamour of a New Year's cruise party, tragedy strikes, shattering the illusion of peace. A lifeless body on the dance floor sends shockwaves through the revelry, leaving Summer reeling with disbelief.
Driven by a sense of justice as fierce as her own hairdressing finesse, Summer vows to unravel the tangled web of deceit. Yet, as she delves deeper, ominous warnings from her past echo louder, urging her to tread carefully.
Haunted by the specter of her own history, Summer finds herself torn between duty and self-preservation. With each clue unearthed, the stakes soar higher, threatening to unravel not only the mystery but the fragile peace she's fought so hard to build.
In a race against time, Summer must navigate the treacherous waters of suspicion and deception. Will she emerge victorious, bringing light to the shadows that lurk in Spring Harbor's depths? Or will the sins of her past drown her in darkness once and for all?
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Eclairs and Lethal Layers
When a new girl comes to Sandy Bay with intentions to open a bakery, Meghan Truman is happy to share baking tips and some business advice. Things get awkward when this new girl steals not only her secret recipe and branding but also her biggest corporate order!
Her world is further thrown into a state of chaos when ‘new girl’ is found dead and her dearest friend is identified as the main suspect.
With so many conflicting clues pointing to different potential murderers, Meghan must slice through the layers of ambiguity shrouding this murder investigation and discover the real motive and culprit behind this heinous crime.
Book 5 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 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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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Queen Tarts and a Christmas Nightmare
Meghan is ready to celebrate the holiday season in style with the man of her dreams by her side. All that changes when she receives a text message. It's from her mum who discloses that her father is very sick. She needs to get back to Texas... fast.
She has mixed feelings about going home as she's not been for several years. Her trip to Texas is greeted by:
- Two murders
- Characters from her past she'd rather forget
- Family members disappointed in her recent choices
As the very fabric of her family's existence is torn apart by accusations surrounding the murders of close friends, Meghan longs for the peace and tranquility of her adopted hometown of Sandy Bay. She is an emotional wreck and is confronted with betrayals, accusations, disappointments, homesickness, sad revelations, jealous friends, and a murder investigation. Make that two murder investigations!
Some people wish Christmas could be every day. Meghan just wants this Christmas nightmare to end. Will she help to find the killer and restore the essence of this most wonderful time of the year?
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Killing Off Loose Ends
In a town where gossip is as deadly as murder, Summer Snow must uncover secrets that cut deep.
When an oily salesman disrupts the serene ambiance of Summer Snow’s chic salon with his dubious hair products, she and her team are ready to cut him down to size.
Summer is intrigued when she discovers this salesman has the same last name of a famous serial killer. Her mind goes into overdrive as she wonders if he may have the same tendencies as his namesake.
Her intrigue turns into despair when another murder occurs in her small town and it turns out the deceased was none other than the dodgy salesman.
As she delves into another murder investigation against the wishes of her loved ones and the local sheriff, she discovers there were quite a few people who had an axe to grind with the departed salesman.
But in a town where gossip spreads faster than wildfire, Summer finds herself facing dead ends and resistance at every turn.
Will she unravel the twisted strands of this mystery and expose the killer lurking in the shadows? Or will her relentless pursuit of justice attract the ire of a cunning adversary, putting her own life on the line?
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Finger Foods and Missing Legs
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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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Rhubarb Pie and Revenge
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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Curl Up and Die
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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Gingerbread and Scary Endings
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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Slaughter of the Wedding Cake
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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Bangs, Bullies, and Betrayal
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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