Clean English Mysteries

Half American, half Japanese, expert in both worlds but at home in neither, John Rain is the best killer money can buy. You tell him who. You tell him where. He doesn’t care about why... Until he gets involved with Midori Kawamura, a beautiful jazz pianist - and the daughter of his latest kill.

Their quest is shrouded in mystery, and the outcome is uncertain - will it lead them to a delightful destiny or their doom? When Lady Cathrine summoned her before dawn, Elizabeth knew it was going to be a terrible day. She was expecting a tirade of epic proportions; she was not expecting Lady Cathrine to drop dead. Elizabeth's shock at the woman's poisoning paled in comparison to the revelation that Mr. Darcy had been harboring feelings for her. Despite his usual stoicism, Darcy found himself consumed by love for Elizabeth Bennet and knew he had to devise a plan to win her affections. When ...

He dated three women at once. Now he's dead. When Tiffany's rental car gets totaled by a moose named "Swanky," she and her friend Rosie find themselves stranded at a luxury ski lodge—smack in the middle of a high-school reunion gone bad. Things get awkward real fast when half the women at the chalet start comparing notes and realize they've all been dating the same charming guy—one of them even thinks she's engaged to him! Pretty soon, Mr. Tall, Dark, and Definitely Unavailable turns up dead. As if that wasn't dramatic enough, the so-called fiancée reveals he had her late grandmother's...

Nobody told Ivy planning a book launch would come with a side mysterious disappearance. Welcome to the Mystique Bookshop, where mysteries are more than just on the shelves. Ivy, an event planner extraordinaire, is about to launch a seemingly simple book event. But when the client's daughter disappears the plot thickens. Rumors of secret societies dance through the air as old cold cases resurface. The town detective shrugs off the disappearance insisting the absence of an adult isn't a cause for concern, leaving Ivy, her loyal friend, and Fable, her ever-curious cat, to sniff out the truth. ...

A wounded hero, an orphaned baby and a heroine with a secret. He lost his only sister and then her child. After his sister’s death in an auto accident, Cash Langley expects to raise his niece. But when her will is read, he gets a painful jolt. Instead, Dena left the baby in her best friend’s custody, not him. How could she betray him like that? When she learns this, she is shocked too. Jane Everett grew up next door to the Langleys. When Dena was a child and Cash, a teen, their mother abandoned the family. Afterward Dena spent more and more time with the next door neighbors. They come ...

This Cabin Comes With A Lot Of Secrets… Trapped in a miserable dead-end job and fighting traffic every day to get back to her crummy apartment, Jenny is desperate to catch a break. But when she receives a surprise call, she’s shocked to discover that her wealthy uncle is dead—and that he left her a beautiful cabin in the mountains of Virginia. This is her golden ticket to escape. But Jenny soon learns that her newfound fortune comes with a lot of strings attached. Faced with suspicious small-town locals—and a greedy land developer who has his eyes on her new property—Jenny must ...

A stitched map. A double trail. And a race against someone who’s always one step ahead. When a cryptic letter and an inheritance notice bring pilot Jack Holt back to Maplewood Hollow after his great-aunt Edna’s death, he expects a keepsake—maybe a quilt, maybe a box of memories. What he finds is a coded trail, a warning not to go it alone, and a treasure someone else is already chasing. Joining forces with Magda Lane, antique expert and puzzle-savant, Jack follows Edna’s final mystery, one clue at a time: orchard roots, tampered compasses, invisible ink, and faces scratched from ...

A lonely reclusive heiress, a friendly veterinarian, an act of desperation… Can people so different fill the empty parts of each other’s lives? Poor rich girl Kennedy Crawford still blames herself for her cousin disappearing when they were children. When her loving uncle who practically raised her wants to see her married in his lifetime, she turns to Austin Lawrence, the trustworthy, reliable, town veterinarian with a golden retriever personality (and a brand new puppy to match), offering a fake engagement. But a long-hidden secret between their parents’ could tear them apart. ...

This Cabin Comes With A Lot Of Secrets… Trapped in a miserable dead-end job and fighting traffic every day to get back to her crummy apartment, Jenny is desperate to catch a break. But when she receives a surprise call, she’s shocked to discover that her wealthy uncle is dead—and that he left her a beautiful cabin in the mountains of Virginia. This is her golden ticket to escape. But Jenny soon learns that her newfound fortune comes with a lot of strings attached. Faced with suspicious small-town locals—and a greedy land developer who has his eyes on her new property—Jenny must ...

From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Josie Litton, writing as J.K. Litton, a wickedly funny cozy romantic mystery for the holidays"A quirky, funny, small town mystery that had me smiling and laughing--" Amazon reader "Loved this story, I could not put it down"--Amazon reader "Intrigue, humor and small town appeal"--Amazon reader "A captivating whodunit, a charming town with quirky characters and a second chance at love"--Amazon reader When Santa turns up dead in his sled during the holiday pageant in the charming Westchester County village of Mulberry Falls, former paralegal ...

Where Angels Whisper and Demons Lurk, A Battle for Sweet Mara Unfolds… Growing up in1970’s small-town Canada, Mara Howland strives to meet her mother’s impossible demands—yet the sting of failure always follows. Each punishment leaves another wound to hide, another cruelty to hush, until that dark summer evening. Now she holds a secret she must bury…if she wants to survive. But more is going on than the human eye can see. The mystery of the supernatural unfolds. Mara’s guardian angel and the sinister forces of evil battle for her well-being and her soul. In this unseen world, ...

Anne has been bitten by the travel bug. Again. Would gallivanting around Ireland heal her aching heart after the passing of her father? Does a little black cloud follow her to this Celtic destination? Her Irish roots are tingling as she and her husband Peter, along with a group of friends, journey to the Emerald Isle, the homeland of some of Anne’s recently discovered relatives and ancestors. Filled with likable characters, humor, culinary eye-openers, folklore and fascinating history, a side story is evolving that threatens with Anne and her Irish cousins. Discoveries are revealed as ...

Sinister secrets hidden by the tranquil waters of an Ozarks lake. Can married amateur sleuths bait and capture a killer before the truth slips away? Kirkus Reviews—“A fine whodunit featuring a delightful cast whom readers will love—or love to hate.” After newlyweds Elizabeth and Jonas Trout arrive to settle her grandmother's estate, they quickly find themselves embroiled in a treacherous mystery when Elizabeth is implicated in the murder of the property manager. With mounting evidence and the Southern small-town sheriff convinced of her guilt, Elizabeth and Jonas must fish for clues...

Could you steal a priceless work of art to save your father's life? Adriana Villa is a master thief who specializes in recovering stolen art from World War II. When her father is abducted, Adriana is thrown into a deadly race against time to locate and steal three of the most valuable paintings of all time. If she succeeds, her father’s life will be spared. But if she fails.... Follow Adriana on her impossible mission as she unravels the clues, chases down leads, and fights off a slew of henchmen in this white-knuckle thrill ride! But another thief lurks in the shadows and Adriana must ...

Mysteries abound in this sweet collection of historical regency romances. Susanna's Secret Susanna is keeping a secret. Can she risk telling the truth? Prudence's Mystery A marquess and a lady must avoid rumors and scandal while solving a great mystery. Josephine's Truth Is there a chance of reconciliation between Lady Josephine and Lord Farrington? Lucinda's Freedom Miss Williams is in great danger. But, what can Lord Wiltshire do to help her when she is so determined to stay away from him? If you love sweet, Regency romances with strong heroines, suspense, and cozy mysteries, then you ...

Reunions Can Be Murder The town of Pelican Cove is abuzz with gossip. The infamous class of 1988 is back home for their 30th reunion. It's a time to indulge in nostalgia and take a trip down memory lane. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the big event, the grand unveiling of the time capsule. But the gala dinner takes a morbid turn when a man is shot dead. Petitioned by the grieving widow, local cafe owner Jenny King takes on the belligerent reunion delegates. As long buried secrets begin to surface, Jenny's sleuthing abilities will be tested. Meanwhile, the town folk are busy raising funds to ...

She should say no. She’s not a detective after all. But how can she? When Felicity Philips receives a panicked call from an old friend, there simply isn’t a way that she can turn him down. Edward, the jeweller to the crown, is in deep trouble and he cannot tell the police. His terrible truth must be kept secret. But what is his motivation for calling Felicity? Does he really believe she is the only one who can help? Or are his motivations more personal and dark than he is letting on? With her usual cast of supporting misfits, Felicity is going to see what she can do … … but when she...

Part six in a Christian Regency suspense series with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist Lady Wynwood has discovered the gardening notebooks belonging to Bianca Jadis, the deceased mistress of the late Lord Wynwood and a former member of the treasonous group, the Citadel. However, the team is dismayed to discover that parts of the notebooks have been written in some sort of code. Mr. Sol Drydale has kept hidden the fact that the notebooks have been found because he is unable to fully trust his superior officers at the Ramparts, the secret branch of the Alien Office. After all, when ...

When danger strikes, love and family become the ultimate refuge. Ben Taylor, a 25-year-old widower with four children, is already struggling to balance college, a new job, and fatherhood when he gets caught up in a network of fraud and deception at his workplace. Forced to go undercover to expose the criminals and clear his name, Ben turns to Teresa Cooper, the capable nanny who keeps his world in order, to take his children to the one place where they will be completely safe. Jonah Campbell, a retired soldier-turned-artist living in the remote wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, never ...

Do you enjoy Christian romance sprinkled with some mystery that keep you on the edge of your seat?Set amidst the picturesque landscape of Northern Michigan, The Lake House Romance Series centers around the Hayworth family, who, after the loss of their beloved grandparents, find themselves at crossroads regarding the future of their treasured lake house. This generational retreat, steeped in memories and tradition, becomes a nexus of transformation, love, and faith. As the Hayworths grapple with the family legacy, they rediscover the enduring power of love that "bears all things, believes ...