Clean Mystery

Home should be a safe haven and a comfort zone....but..... The realtor was a riddler, the next door neighbor checked in and out of the present as if she’d flipped a switch. And Professor Tom Blevins was murdered in the house Carol and Scotty Gavigan purchased. Amateur sleuths Jix and Abby Gayle turn a cold case into a red hot quest to expose family secrets and the killer, as DNA revolutionizes forensic science.

1950s reporter May Beck never gives up. She uses her noggin, iron-willed moxy and her own set of rules to relentlessly collect clues that lead her to the culprit. And she'll do or say anything to get to the truth, no matter the cost. So when a mysterious clue from the past leads her one clue at a time to the trail of a criminal enterprise, she'll risk everything to catch the criminal and save an innocent victim. But will attempts on her life dissuade her? Will she crack the case before it's too late for the innocent woman? And who can she really trust? When Walls Talk is the second book in ...

A local hat-maker’s death is ruled an accident by the cops – but Tiffany and Ian are on the case, trying to uncover the truth. The victim’s wife is convinced there’s foul play involved, and soon Tiffany and Ian also believe that to be the case. As the duo uncover secrets about the victim’s life, their list of suspects grows. However, throughout the investigation, the presence of Detective Benson, the LVMPD detective whose job seems to be making Tiffany and Ian’s lives miserable, looms large. First, as the person who signed off on the death as an accident, and then as a shadowy ...

Turquoise water, rum punch, and fun in the sun. What better way to celebrate 35 years of marriage. Emily and Henry Fox go on an anniversary cruise to the Caribbean expecting nothing less, but when Henry’s old med school buddy turns up dead in his cabin, it’s anything but smooth sailing. The captain chalks it up to an unfortunate accident but Emily and Henry know better. The deadly tarantula didn’t crawl from the Puerto Rican rainforest to the ship on its own furry legs. With the help of a retired detective, they search for the killer. Why did the victim and his wife have separate ...

I'm Tracy Belden, a single mom on my first solo case as a PI. Instead of creating crossword puzzles, I’m searching for my wealthy ex-husband’s second wife, missing for three days. I was hoping she ran off with his money. Then, I found her body. Now, the police are eyeing me as a suspect. To make matters worse, my precocious, 11-year-old son and my geriatric landlady are trying to solve the case without me, If my puzzle solving skills can't lead me to the killer, I'll be finishing my crossword puzzle in jail. If you like fast-paced, funny whodunits with smalltown adventures, you'll love ...

Welcome to The Berry Home, where the food is to-die-for!When up-and-coming politican Alex Tramden dies after a campaign celebration, everyone blames Kylie Berry. The event was catered, it involved food, and it lead to a strange death. Kylie had nothing to do with Alex’s death! But somehow, she ends up in hot water over it. When everything goes awry, Kylie joins forces with Zoey, Agatha and the rest of the gang. Alex’s killer is going to be brought to justice… unless they get to Kylie and Sage first. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a ...

An archaeological thriller with an X-Files feel that will take you on a pulse-pounding ride you won't soon forget. When an unknown American explorer goes missing in the Patagonia, not many people notice—at first. But as Chilean authorities investigate, they’re alarmed. This isn’t a one-off disappearance. In fact, scores of people have vanished in this vast swath of nature in recent years. And no one knows why. Journals left behind by the explorer suggest he was searching for a mythical Inca city and the promise of unimaginable wealth and power. Chilean officials doubt the wild claims ...

He’s a master of disguise. She’s not who she seems. Seely Acosta’s new teammates at Knight Tactical Protection know him as a former Marine Raider, but that’s only half the story. Mired deep in a tangled web of multi-national espionage he can never discuss, his last deployment cost too much, leaving him broken in mind and spirit. Retreat seemed the best option, until the men at Knight Tactical persuade him to rejoin the land of the living. And now he’s spotted an intruder trying to infiltrate their operation. Angie, the vivacious FBI analyst they want to hire, isn’t who she ...

Small town. Big secrets. Deadly lies. Legal clinic attorney Emmie MacKenzie has finally accepted her father's claim that her mother's death at the hands of a drunk driver was no accident, but agreeing to work with brusque, self-centered bad boy, Skeet Archer, to find the real killers? A seriously bad idea. He might be the youngest son of the mighty Archer clan, but Skeet is the ultimate outsider in MacKenzie Cove. He dreads returning to the tiny beachside town where everyone knows his past, but clearing his half-brother of the six-year-old crime will erase a debt he’s owed for far too ...

Books five through eight in the Sagebrush Ranch in Montana series are part of this sweet romance collection! You'll find tropes like enemies to lovers, fake relationship, hidden identity, and returning to a hometown. Books in this collection are: When You're Finally Home As Katrina comes back to Rocky Ridge, she feels like a failure. Small town life isn’t for her. She’s a city girl, but the city had spit her out. Simon is the eternal optimist in spite of his difficult childhood and he’s all in to help her get ready for the next phase of her life and career. Will the new direction in ...

AaronFool me once: shame on you. Fool me twice: shame on me. But maybe, this time, love won’t be out to break Aaron’s heart.Even though Aaron Miller is still crushed over losing Jennifer yet again, he forces himself to push forward for the sake of the twins. But, while her absence doesn’t sting as badly this time, he’s still left shaken over his broken family. Unsure where to turn and needing emotional support, Aaron joins a support group. However, he gets more than he bargained for when he meets the beautiful group leader. But with a freshly broken heart and a fragile family, can ...

When the rule of law fails, dishonest politicians get even dirtier. Shane and Julianna can’t compete with the debased dictators of Jackson County unless they are willing to bend a few rules of their own. Shane Black escaped the city by the skin of his teeth. But his well-stocked mountain retreat is now the target of a local despot who gained his power through bribes, payoffs, and shady politics. Mayor Hayes had few scruples before the collapse. Now that he’s the only law around, he’s down-right ornery. Road trips are always a bad idea in the apocalypse.

A much needed vacation. An unexpected romance between two strangers. A small town filled with whispering secrets. Inspired by old childhood memories and searching for a new direction in life, Yvonne embarks on a long-awaited vacation to the breathtaking town of Diamond Cove. The local murder mystery theatre was the life of the town—but she soon arrives to discover it in disarray and the whole cove swamped in rumors. As she falls in love with the cozy atmosphere, Yvonne decides to reunite an old passion by opening a jewelry shop next door to the theater. Lance, the owner of the theater, is...

When an amateur actor is killed, Tiffany and Rosie must scramble to uncover the truth - especially when Rosie is blamed for the murder. Meanwhile, Stone agrees to do a favor for Sue Giant, and Ian's farewell party is coming up...

Marriage? It can be absolute murder. The royal wedding looms and Felicity can think of little else … until a member of her dream team is arrested for attempted murder. Doris, a long-time friend and superstar florist, stands accused of attempting to kill half a dozen brides, their bouquets poisoned with an unknown toxin. Ordered not to interfere by the hateful Chief Inspector Quinn, Felicity is determined to find the real person behind the bizarre crimes and clear her friend’s name – Doris must be innocent, right? But Felicity is not exactly known for her sleuthing skills. If anything,...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Roger Owen’s business isn’t doing well, and when he takes his wife and son to glitzy, glamorous Las Vegas for some quality family vacation time, he brings along a surprising +1: his mistress! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Life seems to pick up for Roger when he wins a huge jackpot… until someone gleefully kills him on the casino floor. Caught in the hot seat as suspect number one, Roger’s wife Wendy hires Tiffany and Ian to clear her name and to solve the mystery of who really killed Roger Owen—even though it may very well be black ...

Sticking their noses where they are most definitely not wanted. Despairing of their humans, these pets take it upon themselves to solve the cases they see as only cats and dogs can. Whether they sniff out the clues or fool the criminals into thinking they are harmless pets to be ignored, Rex, Amber, Buster, and more enjoy escapades a plenty in this fun collection of short stories. Grab your copy and be ready for the fur to fly! Includes: Police Dog - Day One Amber's Bust The Little Lost Dachshund Hell Cat Hell Hounds The Clown, the Witch, and the Cat The Case of the Missing Pasty

Elsbeth Blakely: An orphan who craves independence Viscount Andrew Radford: A notorious rogue used to getting what he wants A clash of wills – who will win? The world always ignored Elsbeth Blakely, given that she was just another young orphan at the Smithfield House for Girls. She was never a part of the bustling world of London Smithfield Market, cooped up inside the great house with no freedom of her own. However, life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when Elsbeth meets Viscount Andrew Radford. A notorious carousing rogue, Lord Radford sets his sights on Elsbeth to be his latest ...

Meet Tyler Kane—a unique man with a unique title who takes on unique clients. Kane lives in a fast-growing suburb of Nashville, Tennessee. He was a highly successful corporate lawyer for many years before he retired and dove into the arena of criminal law after he lost his wife in a tragic accident. He becomes a defense attorney, but he doesn’t refer to himself as such. He’s a serious-minded man of principle and ethics. But he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the charges against his clients dismissed. Kane takes on a client who is a normal-looking young man with a story to ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery: serving hot breakfast daily, with complimentary curbside murder! When Cameron Caldwell, infamously bad waiter and known womanizer, is found dead on the doorstep of Sarah’s Eatery, new owner Kylie Berry yet again becomes the talk of the town. After very publically rejecting Cam’s amorous advances the day before his death, Zoey Jin, Kylie’s regular customer and fledgling best friend, becomes the prime suspect in his murder. To complicate matters, Zoey’s estranged ex, Max, breezes back into town to exonerate the woman he not long ago abandoned… "Winters ...