Clean Mystery

A dead celebrity chef boss. A handsome and mysterious new next door neighbor. Lizzie’s in big trouble... Waitress Lizzie's horrible and much hated celebrity chef boss is dead; stabbed with a knife in his own restaurant kitchen. When the police discover she was officially the last person to see him alive, they put Lizzie right at the top of their suspect list. Now, panicked and fighting to clear her name, she’s forced to team up with her handsome and intriguing new neighbor, Jack Mathis. Okay, so Jack claims he’s a former special agent on suspension from his investigative duties for ...

Pelican Cove’s Favorite Resident Gunned Down! When someone close to Jenny King is found murdered on a boardwalk bench, the Magnolias are plunged into grief. Secrets from the victim's past complicate the situation. Faced with a baffling lack of suspects, Jenny has no time to mourn as she struggles to hunt for the killer. Meanwhile, Pelican Cove residents are battling a wave of mosquito infestation. Quashing the menace becomes difficult with the town ready to rebel and dwindling city funds. Muffins and Mobsters brings tragic new developments as the Magnolias must persist in the face of ...

A strict, career-minded lawyer, an easygoing flirtatious cowboy, a mysterious disappearance, and a mischievous puppy… Can childhood friends with opposing personalities become more? Back in her small coastal town, divorced and heartbroken lawyer Marina Helms is a fish out of water helping in her mom’s seafood restaurant kitchen. Then Marina lands in hot water when she agrees to help her best friend, Kai Lawrence, find the brother he didn't know he had. She just needs to keep her crush on Kai under wraps until she goes back to her demanding job and lackluster life. A part-time cowboy, ...

Visiting her family's South Carolina estate, socialite Gray Godfrey wakes from a night out to an empty bed. Her husband, Paul, is gone, and a thrashing hangover has wiped her memory clean. At first, she's relieved for the break from her tumultuous marriage; perhaps Paul just needed some space. But when his car is found abandoned on the highway, Gray must face the truth: Paul is gone. And Gray may not want him found. Her life is unraveling. When a stranger named Annie calls claiming to know Paul's whereabouts, Gray reluctantly accepts her help.

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 ...

Island Girl Accused In Local Doctor's Murder When the new doctor in town is found murdered, Jenny King's friend is the prime suspect. After all, she was having a clandestine affair with the man. Jenny tries hard to find other suspects who had a motive for killing the good doctor. Her efforts seem futile as the evidence against her friend continues to mount. Is Heather destined to spend her young days in jail for a crime she did not commit? Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove has an important decision to make as their very way of life is threatened by a questionable business venture. If you ...

Kylie Berry is working hard to find a lessor for her storefront next door when she gets swamped by a murder-tourism group that has her as one of their featured stops. Kylie is horrified to be featured in such a terrible tour, but to make matters worse, someone on the tour gets killed. Fingers are pointed all around, and some of the tourists even think that Sage is a killer. Praise for A.R. Winters:"The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "A ...

Glamour, Gurus, and Grievous Bodily Harm! In fashionable Bloomsbury, a dashing guru dazzles the elite with promises of wisdom, wealth, and spiritual enlightenment. But behind the incense and inspiration lies a web of lies—and Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James suspect something fishy. Their hunch? This so-called sage is part of a sinister syndicate mixing mysticism with murder to fund a shadowy spy ring. To get the goods on the guru, the Baker Street team sends Amy Thiel—Inspector Gregson’s fearless (and feisty) sweetheart—undercover into his glittering inner circle. But trouble isn’t...

BRAND NEW COVERS, same great series! He never needed anyone…until he met her. When an Amish youth is killed in a suspicious hunting accident, Deputy Caitlin Flagler suspects his death is tied to the “Doomsday Preppers” group that has settled in Hunters Ridge. In digging for the answers, she meets Austin Young, a newcomer who seems to have more secrets than the elusive head of the sprawling compound. Caitlin’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her in the crosshairs of a violent extremist. Austin must find a way to protect her and preserve his cover. When romantic sparks fly, ...

A murder mystery party on the cruise ship—could life be any more ironic? Especially after the two real-life murders that Adrienne’s dealt with! But yes, the passengers really do want to party "like it’s a murderous 1999”, and to make matters even worse, Adrienne’s the one in charge of managing the event. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" An inept new cruise director, a Captain who’s harbouring a secret, and a demanding G.O.H.—just when Adrienne thinks things could not get any more horrible, she’s dealt one final blow: a real murder. Can Adrienne and her ...

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...

Blondie's the name and solving cases is my game, but this time I am dog-gone stumped! As excited as I am to enter Lincoln City's Peewee Pet Competition, my friendship with Bray is suffering and mishap is around every corner at the dog show. Dogs slip on the arena, pet costumes are destroyed, and a dog even goes missing! Can I catch who is red-handed or red-pawed before it's too late? Parents and kids are raving about Blondie McGhee, the funny girl detective series for kids 9-12. •“I thought the story was really cute and engaging. Both my nine-year-old daughter and her twelve-year-old ...

From the bestselling author of the Call Me Tuesday series comes a suspenseful, thought-provoking reminder of our intrinsic connection to one another and the devastating impact our choices can have on the lives of those around us. Addison Quinn was nine when her parents were killed in the worst car crash ever recorded in the sleepy town of Driftwood, Indiana. She alone survived to tell the police about a mysterious blood splatter she'd seen on the outside of the windshield seconds before she was thrown from the vehicle. Addison was convinced the splatter caused her dad to lose control of the...

Dive into the delectable world of Sunny Shores with the Sunny Shores Mysteries Series, a thrilling three-book collection that combines mouthwatering culinary delights with edge-of-your-seat mysteries. Follow the escapades of Kara Summers, a feisty food truck owner turned amateur sleuth, in a trio of tantalizing tales that blend savory flavors and suspense. Kara Summers, recently back in Sunny Shores after abandoning law school and a tumultuous breakup, is determined to carve out a fresh start with her food truck, "Burger She Wrote." However, her plans take a twisted turn when a rival's food...

Can a rogue really change his ways? The Duke has a dark past. Miss Kelling does not believe that he has changed. She finds him irritating, and she does not want to give him a minute of her time. The Duke wants to redeem himself, but his efforts are futile. However, when the Duke needs Miss Kelling’s help, can she really turn him away in his time of need?

A Dream Come True? Or A Nightmare in the Making? Rylly Barr’s long awaited dream is about to become a reality. Despite numerous mishaps including robbery and attempted murder, the grand opening of the Southern Comfort Cooking School and Restaurant is a rousing success until Bobby Spence, a television chef, tastes the Trinidad Chicken, clutches his throat, falls to his knees and dies at Rylly’s feet. Rylly is still reeling from Bobby’s death when she discovers the deed to an island in a hidden drawer in her husband’s dresser. The island consists of an island, a mansion house and ...

Rylly hates Halloween with every fiber of her being. Her nephew volunteers her to help with the Halloween fundraiser. A recipe for disaster or something worse? Due to the many traumatic pranks Rylly’s older brothers played on her when she was a child, she has a near phobia about Halloween. But when her nephew and his friends decide to hold a Halloween fundraiser so that the scholarship students can stay in school, she swallows her fear and agrees to help. But Mr. MacPherson with his tests from hell has another idea. An idea that ratchets up the hate and discontent already rampant in the ...

Welcome to the Breezy Spoon Diner, where murderous matrimony is on the menu! Dani O'Shea is used to serving up great food, great conversation and down-home hospitality at the Breezy Spoon Diner to the hungry townsfolk in the quirky little town of East Spoon Creek City, so catering a wedding reception for a friend is easy as pie, right? It is until an uninvited guest crashes the party and gets murdered! When a wealthy avocado magnate drinks poison at the wedding reception after making a shocking speech about changing his will, Dani must sort out which one of his shady relatives was willing ...

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...

Anonymous Note Screams Murder It's Christmas in Pelican Cove and the town is bursting with Yuletide spirit. Jenny King comes home from the tree lighting ceremony to a strange letter on her doorstep. The anonymous sender claims a gruesome murder has taken place and urges her to find the killer. Jenny plunges into the investigation, only to find that the letter might have been fake. Refusing to give up, Jenny keeps digging for clues. Her friends think she's on a wild goose chase and the whole town thinks she's lost it. But Jenny follows her gut, sure that a crime has been committed. Meanwhile...