Christmas is that season…that season of pleasant surprises…delicious smells…and family and friends to share the holidays with.

This Christmas, Sandy Bay’s lovable bakery owner, Meghan Truman, gets a whole more than she bargained for…plus a dead body at the door of her favorite restaurant. Some people would rather sweep this murder under the carpet but something smells awfully fishy about the events surrounding it.

Will Meghan join Detective Irvin to find the murderer or will this event serve to etch unpleasant memories of this most wonderful time of the year?

Book 10 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/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 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 conman. A long list of angry suspects. A small town florist desperate to find the killer and keep her business afloat.

When Tracy agreed to offer her services at the Presidential Dog Show, she thought it would open her business to a new client base. After all, the eyes of the country would be focused on Fern Grove during the event.

She's left frustrated and disappointed when the organizer of the event refuses to pay her. Things take a turn for the worse when she discovers that this person has been found murdered.

She understands the animosity his bad dealings generated in the business community but who would have hated him enough to end his life?

Can murder ever be justified?

Are the police asking the right questions to the wrong people?

Will Tracy help to solve this murder mystery and hopefully, the fate of her business that lies in the balance?

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Tracy is still floating on cloud nine after getting married to the handsome detective in her small town. Her joy overflows when he surprises her with the destination of their honeymoon... Alaska!

The sights and sounds in Alaska leave Tracy speechless and grateful for the many blessings in her life.

When there is a sudden commotion at an event the newlyweds are attending, Tracy first thinks it's all part of the show. Until a chilling scream alerts the audience to a grave tragedy... the death of the resort's owner.

Things go from bad to worse, when Tracy's husband, Warren, is identified as a prime suspect and arrested.

How could the trip of a lifetime turn into a nightmare from hell?

Tracy is left feeling alone, confused and angry as she wonders how things could change so quickly in her life.

But she knows Warren didn't do it. But most of the town thinks he did. And in a town where she discovers that tourists are usually blamed for any scandals, she knows she has to snap out of her self-imposed pity party and find the truth. But the wall of resistance she meets at every turn leaves her doubting if she'll ever find the truth.

The clock is ticking... all evidence seems to point at the wrong person... will she help to find the killer or become their next victim?

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A spate of muggings. A murdered victim. Can a small town bakery owner solve the case before the killer ending?

Meghan Truman has cornered the desserts market in the Pacific Northwest. With her twin poodles by her side, the once-upon-a-time newbie in town, is set to grow her mini empire. But Meghan has a real-life murder mystery on her hands when a pampering party for a famous painter ends with the demise of a guest.

How could a girly night of fun and laughter with some tasty nibbles end on such a sour note?

As Meghan continues her investigation, she discovers one common denominator links all the suspects on her list: their relationship to the famous painter...plus their consumption of her king cake!

With her boyfriend, handsome detective Jack Irvin out of town, will Meghan discover the mistakes the killer made to link them to the murder?

Book 11 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/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 with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay.

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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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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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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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