Tiramisu and Terror
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?
More info →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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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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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More info →Urchin Dishes and Deadly Wishes
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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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More info →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?
More info →Nuts and a Choking Corpse
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.
No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!
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More info →Red Roses and Bloody Noses
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?
More info →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!
More info →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.
More info →Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery Series: Box Set 3
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.
More info →Velvet Cake and Murder
A murdered politician. A small town torn between the past and the future. A newlywed baker who can't help poking her nose in a murder mystery that seems off.
It's the start of a new year and Meghan is hoping for change in her personal and emotional life.
She never bargained that change would come in the form of an unexpected visitor to her marital home and the mysterious murder of a popular figure in the small town of Sandy Bay.
Things are further complicated when she discovers that the deceased, a big fan of her desserts, was related to many people in town. In good, bad and ugly ways!
Meghan is left worried and confused as heated opinions of the events leading to the murder seem to distract everyone from the actual homicide itself.
Was the murder coincidental or a coordinated, sinister undertaking?
Will Meghan learn to live with her unexpected guest or allow her fledgling relationship to hit the rocks?
Will she help or hinder a murder investigation that has her bakery's desserts as the common denominator linking all the key suspects?
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