Culinary Mystery

Eliza Burton moved to Nueva Vida for a fresh start, and her cozy diner, EB Eats, is finally finding its footing—until customer Peter Trent drops dead after criticizing her poutine. The good news? He wasn’t poisoned. The bad news? He was murdered, and Eliza is the prime suspect. With a past accusation still shadowing her reputation, Eliza refuses to let history repeat itself. Determined to clear her name, she trades in her apron for an investigator’s hat, uncovering a web of secrets that stretch far beyond her diner’s doors. But in a town as small as Nueva Vida, poking around could ...

Havana, Cuba, 2003: Matt, a San Diego journalist, arrives in Havana to marry his girlfriend, Yarmila, a 24-year-old Cuban woman whom he first met through her food blog. But Yarmi isn't there to meet him at the airport, and when he hitches a ride to her apartment, he finds her lying dead in the bathtub. Lovelorn Matt is immediately embroiled in a Cuban adventure he didn't bargain for: the police and secret service have him down as their main suspect.

Have your eyes ever deceived you? They’re about to… In sleepy Drifter’s Cove, a fall town raffle to restore the old Starlight Lounge and Theater brings an eclectic crowd—and deadly consequences. Still haunted by a recent car bomb that killed a guest instead of her, amateur sleuth Lilly Livingston tries to juggle managing busy Magnolia Manor with her role as a civilian FBI cold case consultant. Just as the inn's charming reputation had finally been established, an impossibly demanding elite guest arrives—as well as a mysterious job applicant who seems to have risen from the grave. ...

In the quaint town of Amblewood, Booked Bliss is the heart of the community—a cozy bookstore where neighbors gather, stories come to life, and mysteries are best kept on the shelves. But when famed author Samuel Rowley dies suddenly during the weekly book club meeting, the quiet comfort of the store is shattered. The town’s beloved barista, Eliza Harrington, can’t help but suspect there’s more to Samuel’s death than meets the eye—especially when the police suggest foul play. With her trusty orange tabby, Agatha, by her side, and her sharp intuition honed by years of reading ...

Stell dir vor, du bist tot. Und dann ... oh?! In der beschaulichen Küstenstadt Fowey wird die beliebte Fudge-Königin Granny Smith ermordet. Die ambitionierte Lokalreporterin Jona Gold wittert die Story ihres Lebens und stürzt sich in die Ermittlungen. Doch was als einfacher Einbruch erscheint, entpuppt sich schnell als ein Netz aus düsteren Familiengeheimnissen, uralten Flüchen und tödlicher Gier. Unterstützt von Grannys Geist, einem vorlauten Kater und ihrem treuen Airedale Terrier, taucht Jona tiefer in die verborgene Welt der Magie ein.

Born again, Blackmail, and Baked goods. In this reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s works, Sherlock Holmes and John Watson find themselves living out the American dream as the feline friends of Charlotte Downing, owner and operator of 221B Bakery. Unfortunately, Carlie Augustina Milverton is also living out her demented version of the American dream by blackmailing numerous entrepreneurs thriving off the coast of Washington State on the island of Tampica. Determined to save their sweet young person, Sherlock and Watson plot to confiscate the blackmailer’s evidence only to find ...

I always looked up to my big sister. Until she disappeared. I was there. I know who took her. But no one will believe me… When Rosie Casket learns of a mysterious inheritance, she returns home to Dark Haven, a tiny lobster village in Maine so isolated that even the old lighthouse still burns kerosene. Reeling from the loss of her job and haunted by her sister's disappearance, Rosie's trying to make peace with her past when a dead body washes up on the shore. The body has something in its pocket that doesn't belong, something that perplexes the state troopers. Something that only Rosie ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like murder, with a hint of Thanksgiving turkey! Grab this cozy mystery boxed set and snuggle up to FOUR tantalizing tales, each served with a slice of pumpkin pie and a side of holiday who-done-it! A laugh out loud Cozy Mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison Moore. Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!" Books Included: A Frightening Fangs-giving (Country Cottage Mysteries), Handbook for Homicide (Brambleberry Bay Murder Club), Pumpkin Pie Parting (Murder in the Mix), Turkey Trots & Target ...

A shadowy master criminal has been kidnapping experts from the food industry and stealing both food and equipment. The crimes are so unrelated no one in the world had noticed the connections. No one except Albert Smith, that is. He’s got almost nothing to go on, but with every place he visits, he gets just a little closer to the truth. He’s not working alone though, his faithful sidekick, Rex Harrison the former police dog is right there with him. Can the two of them pull off the impossible and find the man Albert chose to dub ‘the Gastrothief’?

Olivia Davis' online breakup service, Splitsville.com, is thriving! And so is her day job at Color Me Love where she matches couples up using her gift of aura reading. With a new relationship, Olivia is struggling to keep all her identities a secret. After all, he is a cop and she did fall in love with his blue aura. When the body of an erotic film star and Color Me Love client shows up dead, there is a crime to be solved and the evidence has Olivia's prints all over it. Going undercover is the only way Olivia is going to find out who is framing her. With the help of a few friends, a girl's...

Mortimer Manor is known for far too many cats, its infamous crafts library, and the eccentric maven at the helm of it all—but none of that could save them from Bowie Binx, aka my shiny new identity. Shep's high school reunion has arrived! And so has a killer... Includes Recipe! A Cozy Mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal Bestseller Addison Moore. Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!" Each COZY MYSTERY in the series can be read individually so dive on in! It’s turning out to be a long, hot, summer. But when Shep takes me to his high ...

Annie Murray's festive plans at the Secret Bookcase are thrown into disarray when a celebrity baker drops dead during a gingerbread-baking competition… As whispers of foul play swirl like snowflakes, Annie soon finds herself tangled in a web of secrets, small-town rivalry, and long-buried mysteries. With pub owner and new love Liam by her side and the help of her loyal bookstore colleagues, Annie sets out to solve Redwood Grove’s latest murder mystery.

Where the Specials are Supernatural! Welcome to the Crossroads Diner, where the veil between worlds is as thin as a slice of apple pie. Sabrina Spellsworth, the vivacious owner with a gift for seeing spirits, has turned her greasy spoon into a culinary haven for both the living and the dead. But when recently deceased culinary legend Chef François "The Foodie" Dupont floats into her kitchen, Sabrina's paranormal paradise is thrown into chaos. François, determined to elevate the diner's menu from comfort food to haute cuisine, starts possessing line cooks and serving up dishes too ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delights readers with her quippy dialog and fun characters! WHAT DO PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES AND A CRYSTAL BALL HAVE IN COMMON? Murder. In Holiday Hills, fall festivals mean magic, mystery, and—apparently—murder. I’ve got a lot on my plate as a witch and cozy mystery author, and I was ready to enjoy a peaceful autumn at The Enchanted Bookstore and Cafe. But when Patrick Murphy, the town psychic, predicts his own death, things quickly spiral into chaos. My snarky-mouthed cat familiar, Cooper, had a vision too—Patrick’s days were ...

Welcome to The Kitchen Witch Wars season one finale! Our first season has certainly had its own unique ebb and flow. Thanks for being a fan, and for staying with us through our stickier moments. We do need to disclose a small technical difficulty before we can crown the champion: one of our crew was killed during the filming of this final episode. Foul play is suspected. Yes, it’s just the sort of thing host and aspiring witch Christelle Seabright was worried about all season long. And here she is so close to getting through it alive, too. Now she sees there are still menacing obstacles ...

In the charming coastal town of Seabreeze Shores, nothing stirs up trouble quite like a murder at the local ice cream shop. When Tessa Callahan, owner of the popular Sundae Funday ice cream parlor, finds a dead body in her walk-in freezer, her small-town dreams turn into a frozen nightmare. What was once the go-to spot for homemade ice cream, local desserts, and family-friendly fun becomes the center of a chilling murder mystery after a notorious food critic ends up face-first in a tub of rocky road. As her business melts under media scrutiny and police tape, Tessa dives into the ...

The Mayor was murdered? And a magical plant from my garden is to blame? Even if I wanted that jerk dead, running my Bed & Breakfast takes all my time. There’s no way I could sneak a murder into my busy schedule, but obviously, someone I know did. A plant stolen from my garden poisoned the Mayor. Who could have done this? And why would someone frame me? I'm certain that my hard-working assistant, the delivery driver, and my gardener are innocent. And I’m sure it wasn’t the sexy water witch who spends an absurd amount of time staying at my little Bed & Breakfast…but he does know way ...

City Developer Murdered at Historic Castle Anna's Cafe is flourishing. But the town of Dolphin Bay is in uproar as a city developer proposes new construction on the scenic Coastal Walk. Locals flock to the town meeting to protest. Hours later, the man is dead, stabbed to death in a room full of people. The police face a big challenge since everyone present had a motive to kill. When Anna’s friend and local resort owner Charlie Robinson becomes the top suspect, she reluctantly steps in to help. Can she ignore his sordid reputation and trust he is innocent? New secrets are revealed and ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a hot cup of java and a thrilling mystery? Look no further than The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop. Recently reopened by the dynamic grandmother/granddaughter duo of Carla and Charlie Purcell, their coffee shop is the perfect place to relax and indulge in a delicious treat. But be warned, there's more brewing at The Blue Spruce than just expertly crafted coffee. When a local quilter is murdered in her own home, Carla and Charlie, along with retired detective Saylor Reeves, ...

This culinary bundle includes the first three books in the Spice Isle Bakery Mysteries, a suspenseful yet cozy series that celebrates Caribbean American heritage: Against the Currant, Hard Dough Homicide, and Coconut Drop Dead.