Mallory Beck isn't in the habit of involving herself in local politics, but when she supports a new friend at a meeting to save the local library and the main speaker is found dead on the steps of the town hall, she finds herself deep in the heart of another murder investigation. Her cat, Hunch, who loves a good mystery, is thrilled and, as usual, helps her discover a key clue. Mallory's clever friend and long-ago crush, Alex, is on the case. He was recently promoted to detective within the Honeysuckle Grove Police Department, but when he's paired with a lackadaisical superior who continually botches investigations, Mallory and her famously delicious cooking come to the rescue. After all, the easiest way to a suspect's truth might just be through their stomach.

Murder at the Town Hall - Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers, #3

Readers are giving this cozy series five stars! ????? Read this sixth standalone mystery in the Mallory Beck series now! Some people will kill for the perfect antique. The question is. who did?When Mallory and Amber try their hand at catering their first event-an antique auction held on New Year's Eve-they have high hopes for helping the locals ring in the new year with a little culinary decadence. But when a highly anticipated collector fails to show up and bid on a piece he'd been prattling on about for most of a year, the antique dealer is sure something is wrong. Has the collector gone missing? Or was someone willing to kill him to get their hands on a prized antique clock? Find out when you snuggle up with this new whodunit!

Murder during the Antique Auction - Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers, #6

Tabby is thrilled that her sister Pepper will be able to stay a while in Crystal Cove. However, after Tabby finds her another houseboat to stay in, both sisters are awoken to a stabbing within the marina. On top of that, while continuing her medical studies at the local hospital, Pepper is privy to a strange object they find within the stabbed victim while trying to save him. The patient ultimately dies, but the questions raised cause Tabby and Pepper to retrace their steps through the previous week looking for answers. Will their memories hold the key to solving this murder, or will it once again require a little magic? Grab your copy now to find out!

Sinister Sunday - Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries, #5

When Mallory Beck wins a food tour experience in New Orleans, she invites teenage Amber, her foodie BFF, to join her on a road trip of French and creole cuisine. Mallory's cat-sitter cancels at the last minute, and presumptuous, cheeky Hunch helps himself to shotgun in Mallory's Prius. A good thing, too, because when a know-it-all food tour participant turns up dead and wrapped in Mardi Gras beads, they'll need Hunch's keen nose to sniff out any foul play. Surrounded by tight-lipped locals and voodoo theories, Mallory and her team of sleuths have their work cut out for them to clear Amber's name from suspicion and get to the bottom of what happened to the Po' Boy who didn't make it through to the last stop on the food tour. You'll love the strong friendships and the cranky crime-solving cat who thinks he's a dog in this new whodunit. Order Murder in New Orleans now!

Murder in New Orleans - Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers, #8

Some ghosts are hunky. When cranky Kerril is forced into the lead role of her school's Christmas play, she has no idea of the haunted happenings that will follow. She wants to be left alone this Christmas, but a handsome ghost has other ideas. Now, for one crazy December, the past, present, and future will flirt with Kerril's plans. Maybe she's not the Scrooge she thinks she is. Maybe Santa's bringing romance this year. You'll love this Christmas fantasy because it will bring back memories of sweet first kisses. Grab your copy today and unravel this gift!

A Christmas Kerril: A sweet romance young adult retelling of the Dickens Classic.

Spring has arrived in Honeysuckle Grove, and now that crime has finally settled down, Mallory is excited to put her extra time into her new catering business. Despite the lack of crime, though, Alex has been noticeably MIA in Mallory's life, working in the background on a secretive high-profile case. Lately, it's taking up every bit of his time, and it's hard for Mallory not to feel both jilted and curious. Not meaning to-or at the very least, not completely-Mallory gets a glimpse of detailed clues on Alex's case. The information leaves her breathless, as it quickly becomes clear why Alex has kept this case a secret. Mallory knows she shouldn't meddle, but at the same time, she can't stay out of this particular investigation, most importantly because she may have key information that will help solve it. Grab this novel now and help Mallory solve the case!

Murder in the Secret Cold Case - Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers, #7

An Unlikely Sleuth. Feline Instincts. Casseroles and Clues. (Recipe Included!)If you've enjoyed other cozy mysteries such as those by Joanne Fluke or The Cat Who series, you'll love this first-in-series cozy mystery! Buy now and help Mallory and Hunch uncover the truth! If someone had told me, Mallory Beck, that I would be the next unschooled detective in Honeysuckle Grove, I would have thought they were ten noodles short of a lasagna. After all, my late novelist husband was the one with a passion for mysteries and all things suspicious. Me? I was meant for the comfort of a Crock-Pot, not the intensity of a magnifying glass. But fate had other plans for me, and now I find myself knee-deep in fettuccine, cat treats, and defiant teenagers. It's this unexpected combination that thrusts me right into the heart of a chilling murder investigation. Perhaps I should have reconsidered my decision to deliver a casserole to a grieving family. Maybe I should have steered clear of the captivating, ever-changing green eyes of my seventh-grade crush-a man who has now become the most arresting cop in town. And maybe, just maybe, I should have stopped listening to the sharp-witted meows of my cantankerous cat, Hunch, who might just be trying to lead me straight into the clutches of the town's murderer. But regardless of the "what ifs, " here I am, caught up in this relentless investigation. A distraught teenage girl places her trust in me, relying on me to uncover the truth. It's up to me to sift through the secrets and shadows of Honeysuckle Grove, West Virginia, piecing together the puzzle before it claims more lives. With every twist and turn, danger lurks closer, but I won't rest until justice is served. Step into my world, where feline instincts and simmering casseroles collide with the relentless pursuit of truth. Are you ready to join me as I unravel the dark secrets that threaten to unravel our seemingly idyllic town? Trust me, the truth is lurking just beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered, and it's a mystery you won't want to miss!Buy now and help Mallory and Hunch uncover the truth! ????? Praise for Denise Jaden's writing: ????? "A riveting and emotional story." ~ The Compulsive Reader"... A remarkable first novel." ~ CM Magazine"Highly recommended." ~ Library Media Connection"Harrowing and inspiring." ~ Publishers Weekly

Murder at Mile Marker 18 - Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers, #1

Tabby is finally ready to go on a casual fun date with Detective Jay Jameson at the local church's Harvest Festival, but her witch friends are holding their Fright Night fundraiser that same night. She feels caught in the middle of a long-standing quarrel between the two groups, especially when a dead body shows up at the center of it all. As blame-shifting grows, will Tabby be able to figure out who is responsible for the corpse while keeping all of her friendships intact?Order your copy of Frightful Friday now to find out!

Frightful Friday - Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries, #3

Tabby is excited for the winter solstice festival, where she plans to gently introduce her little sister to the magic of Crystal Cove. But when the local witches act evasive rather than friendly, and when one of them falls to her death from a high-wire act that appears to have been rigged, Tabby has no choice but to give her sister a crash course in magic-led sleuthing. All clues lead to a surprising suspect, but when it appears this death could be connected to a long-ago tragedy, Tabby may be too emotionally involved to see past the shroud of illusions. Will she be able to harness her gifting and catch the killer?Order Slippery Saturday now to find out!

Slippery Saturday - Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries, #4

Mallory Beck didn't expect to start dating her detective friend and childhood crush, Alex Martinez. At the very least, after her husband's recent death, she didn't expect to date someone she really likes so soon. But this isn't a real date anyway. It's a Bible study, and she has some questions about God, not to mention the pressing need to escape her recently freeloading father for an evening. Besides, how heated could things get at a Bible study? The heat, it turns out, burns between two other attendees with opposing opinions on alcohol. When one storms out of the meeting early and then later turns up dead, Alex and Mallory find themselves at the heart of another murder investigation. Can they uncover the secrets simmering through their cozy community town to get to the truth? Buy this mystery now to find out!

Murder in the Vineyard - Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers, #4

From bookstores to libraries, mischief and murder is on the rise. Follow 30 sleuths as they tackle the ultimate case, to catch a bookworm red-handed. Will their love of books solve the case before it's too late?Spend the next month solving a mystery a day from the best cozy mystery authors in the industry. In Order of Appearance: Murder in the Stacks by Verena DeLuca Blood Orange Latte by NAK Baldron (Paranormal) Dead-End Weekend by Denise Jaden Rats and Rapscallions by Rune Stroud (Paranormal) Lurker in the Library by K. L. Montgomery Under the Gun by Lise McClendon A Cat's Tale by MK Scott Seed You Later by Lisa Bouchard (Paranormal) A Novel Thief by Jessica Baker (Paranormal) A Book to Die For by Jennifer S. Alderson Blood on the Books by Elle Wren Burke (Paranormal) The Littlest Book Thief by ACF Bookens The Library Attic Attack by Iris March Ghostwriters and Gravediggers by Brittany E. Brinegar Reading into the Root of the Problem by Elle Hartford (Paranormal) Scarlet Letters by Alicia Ellis Catheter Cliffs by Mary Lucal A Wisp of Murder by Kathryn Mykel Claws, Paws and Secret Doors by Polly Holmes (Paranormal) Primary Source by Kelly Brakenhoff Stacked by Stella Bixby Book Nook Murder by C. Farren A Mystery for the Books by Angela K. Ryan Poodle Versus the Superhero by Anne Shillolo A Page Before Dying by Julie Anne Lindsey A Cat Catalog Catastrophe by Krista Lockheart Cookbook Caper by Nicolette Pierce Blank Pages and Spilled Ink by Mary B. Barbee The Menace of By Adriana Licio

A Bookworm of a Suspect - A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology, #6

Murder has such a sting! If anyone had told Mallory Beck she would become Honeysuckle Grove's next amateur sleuth, she would have thought they were ten walnuts short of a brownie. Her late husband had been the mystery novelist with a penchant for the suspicious. She was born for the muffin pan, not the binoculars, and yet here she was, having just solved her first murder case. It had all started with delivering a casserole to a grieving family and finished with the help of a sarcastic teenager, a cop with kind-hearted green eyes, and a cat with a hunch. Maybe she should have thought twice about delivering another casserole. But this one was for the potluck at the annual church picnic, and what could possibly go wrong at a picnic? Find out when you order this cozy culinary caper now!

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