Culinary Mystery

When her friend Penny confesses she’s struggling to finance the restoration of the historic Wentworth farmhouse, Annie is instantly inspired. The beautiful property has stood empty since the 1970s, but rumors still swirl about the eccentric Wentworth family and their hidden fortune. It’s the perfect setting for a spooky, immersive dinner party, and the evening is a roaring success—until neighboring landowner Curtis Wright drops dead at the dining table…

In the charming coastal town of Harbor Cove, renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant culinary scene, excitement buzzes in the air as celebrity chef Gordon Masters announces plans to open a new restaurant. Amidst this whirlwind, Emma Turner, owner of the beloved bakery "Sweet Escapes," finds herself in the heart of a baking competition designed to showcase local talents against the culinary prowess of Chef Masters. However, as Emma prepares to prove her baking skills, a series of mysterious incidents begin to unfold. These sinister events threaten not only her chances in the ...

Something’s baking at Ginger Snaps Bakery… and it’s not just cookies. When beloved small-town baker Ginger Lawrence discovers a dead body in her kitchen, her cozy world in Haversham Falls crumbles faster than a day-old scone. Caught in a murder investigation, Ginger must fight to clear her name, protect her family bakery, and uncover the truth hiding beneath layers of small-town secrets. Armed with a quick wit, a piping bag, and an unlikely alliance with the town’s newest grumpy-but-hot detective, Ginger dives headfirst into a case where every neighbor could be a suspect—and the ...

Samantha Barnes was always a foodie. And when the CIA (that’s the Culinary Institute of America) came calling, she happily traded in Cape Cod for the Big Apple. But then the rising young chef’s clash with another chef (her ex!) boils over and goes viral. So when Sam inherits a house on the Cape and lands a job writing restaurant reviews, it seems like the perfect pairing. What could go wrong? Well, as it turns out, a lot.

Death by devil's food—but was it really the cake? Savannah Stanton thought she was finally settling into small-town life in Spring Grove. But when a prestigious judge drops dead during the town's annual Dessert Festival—right after sampling Holly's signature devil's food cake—Savannah finds herself kneading through far more than just dough. With the bakery's reputation at stake and whispers of sabotage rising like badly proofed bread, Savannah must sift through a cast of colorful suspects: a fiercely competitive rival baker, a resentful estranged brother, and a host of other townsfolk...

Refereeing her siblings is second nature for Breeze Middleton. Catering a party with a dead body for dessert isn't. Dealing with her older sister's diva moments, her younger sister's bizarre behavior, an unexpected house guest (not to mention a cursed cat with a whole lot of attitude), and trying to keep everyone's witchy ways under wraps, Breeze is ready to give up the ghost. Too bad the ghost won't leave. When Breeze and her younger sister, Raine try to protect the dead man's sister they all come face to face with the killer. And the killer isn't picky when it comes to choosing the next ...

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...

Every Christmas season Holiday Hills turns into a magical, witchy wonderland filled with snowmen, sugar cookies by the dozen, and bottomless mugs overflowing with hot cocoa and whipped cream. Everyone in town looks forward to the season, but all celebrating comes to a grinding halt when the big guy’s messengers arrive with the worst of news. It seems someone’s stolen Santa’s list and hidden it in Holiday Hills. Without it, Christmas won’t happen, and a world without Christmas can never be the same. But Abby and her familiar cat Cooper won’t let that happen, not on their watch. Can...

About the Autumn Cozy Paranormal Mystery Series The Autumn Cozy Paranormal Mystery series takes place in the sleepy village of Cape Mystic, Washington, which is located on the shores of the Puget Sound. The series is a delightful mixture of cozy autumn vibes, paranormal adventures, quirky characters, a village with a haunted past, and lots of sweet treats and coffee. If you like to curl up on a rainy day with a hot drink and a good book, then this series is the perfect choice. About Harvest and Haunt (Autumn Cozy Paranormal Mystery Book One) In Harvest and Haunt, readers are introduced to ...

Sarah knew starting over would be messy. But things fall apart completely when her ex drops dead, seemingly poisoned by her twin sister Emily's award-winning rhubarb crisp.

Set in the biggest small town in the country, Susan and Mike travel to St. Louis for their son’s Match Day ceremony. At the reception, the dean of the medical school drops dead under mysterious circumstances. Susan smells foul play. Teaming up with the detective’s mother, it's double trouble as she and her new bestie uncover secrets worthy of murder in Murder is Medical. In Murder is Universal, Susan and Valerie are on a flight when they discover the passenger in the middle seat dead on arrival. The dynamic duo is convinced it was murder. The dead passenger, owner of a successful ...

Twenty-eight-year-old widow Ricki James leaves Los Angeles to start a new life in New Orleans after her showboating actor husband perishes doing a stupid internet stunt. The Big Easy is where she was born and adopted by the NICU nurse who cared for her after Ricki’s teen mother disappeared from the hospital. Ricki’s dream comes true when she joins the quirky staff of Bon Vee Culinary House Museum, the spectacular former Garden District home of late bon vivant Genevieve “Vee” Charbonnet, the city’s legendary restauranteur.

Has Success Finally Found the Recipe for Murder? When life hands you lemons, most people make lemonade. Jenny Walsh makes pie—and she's turned it into the most successful mobile bakery Millfield has seen in decades. But not everyone is sweet on her success. When food critic Harold Bennett drops dead face-first in Jenny's award-winning blackberry pie at the Summer Festival, all eyes turn to the new baker in town. With a suspicious herb found in the deadly dessert and a history of public tension with the victim, Jenny finds herself at the top of the ingredient list of murder suspects. Now ...

In the picturesque town of Charleton, the annual tart competition is the highlight of the Artisan Bread Festival—a celebration of culinary mastery, creativity, and sweet triumph. But this year, the competition turns deadly. When rising pastry star Monica Duval is found dead in the kitchen, face down in her half-prepared tart, the town’s celebration comes to a screeching halt. With poisoned ingredients and fierce rivalries behind the scenes, it’s clear that someone wanted Monica out of the way—permanently. Vivi, the town’s beloved patisserie owner and amateur sleuth, finds herself ...

Some people greet the day with open arms. Sheriff Sunshine Vicram would rather give it a hearty shove and get back into bed, because there’s just too much going on right now. There’s a series of women going missing, and Sunny feels powerless to stop it. There’s her persistent and awesomely-rebellious daughter Auri, who’s out to singlehandedly become Del Sol’s youngest and fiercest investigator. And then there’s drama with Levi Ravinder—the guy she’s loved and lusted after for years. The guy who might just be her one and only.

Halloween has arrived and—so has a killer. Welcome to Honey Hollow—where the tricks are sweet, the treats are sweeter, and murder is just the icing on the cake. A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors. And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder. Cosmopolitan Magazine calls Addison's books, "...easy, frothy fun!" Humor with a side of homicide. A laugh out loud standalone cozy mystery by New York Times, USA TODAY, & Wall Street Journal bestseller Addison Moore All books in the series can be read individually, so dive on in! Includes RECIPES! My name is Lottie Lemon, and I ...

What Does a Harvest Festival and Zero Pumpkins have to do with a Dead Guy? It's time for the annual Harvest Festival in Goodsprings, Georgia as tourists and vendors pour into the small town. Everyone is excited until a vendor meets his reward....and not in a good way. He wasn't the most pleasant of fellows, but who or what wanted him dead? Does the Otter King have a clue? Tessa, fire witch, stood up Ethan, the new detective in town. But why? Tessa won't divulge much to Sam, and Ada, Ethan's twin, blames Tessa for her brother's somber mood. Black magic has sickened Mara and her mother steps ...

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 ...

Secret Staircase Construction just finished their first project with Tempest Raj officially a part of the team—a classic mystery novel-themed home interior. Their client is now ready to celebrate her new life without her cheating ex-husband, famous mystery author Corbin Colt. First up, a party, and Tempest and Grandpa Ash are invited to the exclusive mock séance to remove any trace of Corbin from the property—for good. It's all lighthearted fun until Corbin's dead body crashes the party.

Nora Newberry has been working to make her dreams come true and finally, after 10 years, it's time! She's moved back to her hometown of Milburn, Wyoming, and, together with her lifelong best friend, Raquel Madden, is opening the diner they've been planning since high school. Life couldn't be better...and it's time to celebrate! Sadly, the celebration doesn't last long. Just three days before the diner is set to open its doors, Raquel is found murdered.