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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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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A murdered businesswoman. A small town buzzing with rumors. A local florist under the cruel spotlight of the town's suspicions.

When the opportunity to partner with a local business presents itself, Tracy is happy to grab it with both hands.

She never bargained that the owner of the business would be her nemesis from high school. She’s shocked to find that her nemesis still has the same condescending behavior and great looks!

She’s left bewildered and scared when she is identified as the prime suspect in the death of this ruthless businesswoman. Most of the small town of Fern Grove seem to agree with the initial assessment of the police. She’s greeted with cold shoulders, dirty whispers, vandalism to her property and a significant loss in earnings.

Things aren’t helped by the turmoil in her relationship with Detective Copeland. She was looking forward to getting married to him but it seems a fairytale ending with her Prince Charming will forever remain a figment of her imagination.

Will Tracy rise above the avalanche of problems that’s making her lose everything near and dear to her heart?

Will she piece together the clues that will lead her to the killer?

Or will she helplessly watch as everything she’s built crumbles to pieces?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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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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