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!
Orange Mousse and a Fatal Truce
A murdered scorned wife. A prime suspect losing their mind literally and figuratively. A small town bakery owner whose generosity links her to the deceased and accused.
When Meghan is invited to cater for the wedding of one of the oldest citizens of Sandy Bay, she’s happy for the bride-to-be and the opportunity to introduce the guests to her latest creation – orange mousse! Still, she longs for the day when she can wear a white dress and walk down the aisle to marry her Prince Charming.
On the day of the wedding, everything seems perfect. The venue is glorious. The weather is beautiful. The couple are radiating love. Until… a strange woman stops the ceremony and claims to be the wife of the groom. Things take a turn for the worse when this strange woman is found dead, a day later, on the beach.
All circumstantial and factual evidence seems to point to one suspect. The police think this person did it. The people of Sandy Bay believe this person did it. The jilted bride KNOWS this person did it.
But Meghan has her doubts. If there’s one thing that living in a small town has taught her, it’s that nothing is as it first appears. Can she piece the clues that will reveal the real killer and allow a happily ever after ending?
Book 15 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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Hair Today, Dead Tomorrow
After a scandalous incident shakes the quiet streets of her small Georgia town, hairstylist Summer Snow packs up her shears and dreams, and heads for the sun-kissed shores of the West Coast for a break she hopes will last long enough for things to quiet down back home.
When Summer and her vivacious Aunt Clara win a hairdressing competition in her new community, they expect nothing more than applause and accolades. Instead, they wake up to a chilling discovery: a lifeless body in the same room where they won the competition. And with one of their belongings draped around the deceased’s body, the spotlight turns uncomfortably bright on Summer and Aunt Clara.
With gossip swirling like freshly mixed hair dye, she must snip through a tangle of suspects, from jealous competitors to secretive neighbors. Armed with her trusty scissors, Aunt Clara’s feisty determination, and a knack for uncovering clues in her new neighborhood, Summer delves into a world of glamor, gossip, and deadly secrets.
Can they unravel the twisted threads of this hair-raising mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will Summer Snow’s fresh start on the West Coast end up being her final curtain call?
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Brownies and Dark Shadows
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.
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Cozy Mysteries 14 Book Box Set: The Sandy Bay Series
DISCOVER 14 CLEAN & FUN BESTSELLING COZY MYSTERIES BY AMBER CREWES TO ENJOY !
THE FULL SANDY BAY SERIES:
1. Apple Pie and Trouble
2. Brownies and Dark Shadows
3. Cookies and Buried Secrets
4. Donuts and Disaster
5. Eclairs and Lethal Layers
6. Finger Foods and Missing Legs
7. Gingerbread and Scary Endings
8. Hot Chocolate and Cold Bodies
9. Ice Cream and Guilty Pleasures
10. Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells
11. King Cake and Grave Mistakes
12. Lemon Tarts and Fiery Darts
13. Muffins and Coffins
14. Nuts and a Choking Corpse
APPLE PIE AND TROUBLE
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.
"I really enjoyed this and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. Thanks for a great plot and interesting characters."
BROWNIES AND DARK SHADOWS
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.
"I have so enjoyed this series! Book 2 was another short fun read. The ending was a complete surprise."
COOKIES AND BURIED SECRETS
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?
"Another great book in this fun series. There was a twist really early on in the book that was definitely a surprise!"
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?
"So enjoying this series! I really like the characters. "
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A light, cozy mystery series with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and 14 gripping murder mysteries!
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Cookies and Buried Secrets
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 hunky Officer Irvin’s investigation or will the discovery of a buried secret lead to more murders?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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