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Tracy likes minding her business.

Looking after the customers at In Season flower shop gives her fulfilment.

Her budding romance with Detective Copeland is keeping the butterflies in her stomach very busy.

Caring for her Abyssinian cat, Mr. Sydney, gives her great joy.

Life is good and Tracy likes it that way but a mysterious text out of the blue introduces her to a distant relative in a nursing home in the sleepy coastal town of Fern Grove. Her aunt advises her not to get too close to this relative, but Tracy finds herself drawn to this relative and the quirky characters at the care home. She regrets getting too close when she discovers the shady practices at this establishment and one of its obnoxious residents is found dead.

She is confused and fearful for the lives of the other residents as she smells something foul in the air.

Everyone seems eager to sweep this murder under the carpet but not Tracy. She cannot unsee what she's seen and she cannot unhear what she's heard. Tracy believes a killer is on the loose and she's determined to make it her business to find the murderer. Will she be successful or become the killer's next victim?

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In a town of tides and tresses, murder never impresses.

In the picturesque town of Spring Harbor, where the scent of blooming flowers mingles with salty ocean air, hairstylist Summer Snow knows that beneath the surface of this idyllic community lies a tangle of secrets.

When a seemingly random stranger meets a tragic end in what authorities quickly label a mere "car accident," Summer's intuition—sharper than her best pair of scissors—senses a darker truth.

A cryptic text message from one of her regular clients days before the fatal incident becomes the elusive thread that Summer believes could unravel the mystery. With the town buzzing with whispers of tragic misfortune, she dives into a covert investigation, snipping through lies and weaving her way through a labyrinth of deceit.

As Summer navigates the twists and turns of this perilous pursuit, she must tread carefully. Will her determination reveal a hidden killer lurking amidst the town's shadows, or will her relentless quest for justice make her the next victim?

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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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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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A murdered nonagenarian. A dirty fight to claim the deceased’s assets. Can a small town bakery owner ask the right questions to reveal the real killer?

When Meghan’s most troublesome customer loses a relative, she’s torn between doing the right thing or minding her own business.

As she discovers that the murdered victim left a mark, both good and bad, on several people in Sandy Bay, it becomes obvious that her demise might be outside the realm of the ordinary.

Could the real motive behind the murder be linked to the deceased’s alleged wealth... or something much more sinister?

The police can’t investigate a murder when there’s no evidence...

Death follows life...

With everyone dismissing the death of the nonagenarian as a result of old age, can Meghan separate assumptions from facts and solve this murder mystery?

 

Book 13 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 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 murdered unemployed entertainer. An evil campaign of unchallenged rumors. Can a small town bakery owner who's caught in the middle prove her innocence?

When Meghan receives a mouth-watering offer to cater for a funeral, she's more than happy to accept it. Still, she has to set aside her reservations about the carnival atmosphere which the client is seeking to project.

As an entertainer hired for the event, collapses and dies, while performing at a dress rehearsal for the funeral, all eyes focus on Meghan as the cause of his demise. Her selection of finger foods are pinpointed as the source of the allergic reaction which killed the deceased.

Hurtful comments and a mass avoidance of her bakery by the citizens of Sandy Bay, leave Meghan feeling fearful, vunerable and confused.

Repeated lies can sometimes become the accepted truth...

Who do you turn to when no one believes you?...

It seems like Meghan's business and reputation will soon be dead and buried under the mountain of negative energy targeted at her. Can she set aside her emotions and piece together the clues that will lead her to the real killer in the nick of time?

Book 14 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 murdered stranger. A small town tired of clowns and the circus community. A local florist torn between the past and the present.

When Tracy discovers that her first love is back in town, she's torn between what used to be and what is... her stable relationship with Detective Copeland.

Things get further complicated when a member of the circus crew, that's rolled into town, is found dead.

The small town of Fern Grove is tired of the awful antics of the circus folk and not many are bothered when this murder is revealed.

Still, Tracy's involvement with family members of the deceased plus her old flame, who's suffered a bloody nose at the hands of her boyfriend, leave her confused but yearning for justice.

Will she help or hinder an ongoing murder investigation?

Will she follow her heart or head and find true love?

Will she find the killer or be found by the killer and become their next victim?

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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.

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Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes and murder? 3 complete BESTSELLING cozy mystery stories in 1 boxset!

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?

Hot Chocolate and Cold Bodies
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?

Ice Cream and Guilty Pleasures
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.

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