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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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. "
PLUS 10 MORE!
A light, cozy mystery series with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and 14 gripping murder mysteries!
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Whoopie Pies and Deadly Lies
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 Hairy Scary Christmas
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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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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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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Xylose Treats and Killer Sweets
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!
Treat yourself or a loved one to a copy of Xylose Treats and Killer Sweets and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.
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A Grim Trim in a Gym
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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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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Carnations and Deadly Fixations
Tracy Adams had three things going for her in her just-above-average boring life namely:
1. A good job
2. A good job... that she liked
3. A good job that she liked... and that paid VERY well
When she lost her job and had to move back to the small town where she grew up, it seemed like her life had lost all purpose. Helping out at her aunt's floundering floral shop seemed like the perfect distraction before she decided what to do next.
When her aunt's competition, a nasty and egotistical know-it-all is found dead, the rumor mill in Fern Grove goes into overdrive. With an important piece of evidence linking Tracy to the scene of the crime, she becomes a person of interest in the murder investigation. This leaves her feeling vulnerable and confused.
Moving back to Fern Grove was meant to be the start of a new life but this murder mystery is fast ending what has hardly begun. Will she retain her wits and piece together the clues that will lead her to the killer?
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Yummy Pies and Someone Dies
When Meghan’s admitted to hospital as a precautionary measure, she’s glad to discover she won’t have to stay long.
She feels bullied, threatened, and confused by some of the people she meets and things she sees while on the hospital ward.
When the most obnoxious character on the ward is found dead, it seems everyone is happy to move on with their lives.
Meghan is happy to let the police do their jobs and solve the latest murder mystery in Sandy Bay… until one of her employees is identified as a prime suspect.
Can she afford to let idle rumors besmirch the good name of her bakery or will she help to clear her employee’s good name and find a diabolical genius in the process?
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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The Blonde that didn’t Respond
Murder is bad for business—especially when you're accused of it.
When a high-powered businesswoman from out of town books an appointment at Summer Cuts, Summer Snow thinks it’s just another day at the salon. But when her client is found dead shortly after her visit—her signature blonde locks forever frozen in time—Summer becomes the prime suspect in a crime that has the whole town buzzing.
With the local police convinced she’s guilty, Summer has no choice but to untangle a web of deceit that stretches from boardrooms to bedrooms. The victim’s family, a few disgruntled employees, and several unhappy clients all had motive—but who had the means to silence her for good?
As Summer snips through secrets and follows the tangled trail of betrayal, she realizes the killer isn’t just watching—someone wants to ensure she never uncovers the truth. Can she expose the murderer before she becomes their next victim? Or will the last haircut she gives be her own?
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