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What is it about Halloween that makes people get a little nutty? Like, murderously nutty? All I wanted to do was set up a booth at the Halloween bazaar and help out my community. Proceeds go to local charities. But instead, I practically fell over the event coordinator. The very dead event coordinator. Then the new detective in town showed up and things went downhill from there. Until they went uphill. If you date a detective, he won’t suspect you of murder, will he? Who killed Diana Bowen? My best friend Lucy Gray and I decided to do a little detective work of our own. Can we catch a ...

Sometimes death happens when you least expect it. And even when it’s expected, it can be full of surprises. Allie isn’t surprised someone wanted Sandy Harbor's chief of police dead. She is surprised they actually did it. It turns out that Sam Bailey had a lot of enemies, and now it’s up to Allie’s husband Alec to catch the killer. But Allie and her best friend Lucy will be sorting out the details on their end, just like they always do. Will they catch the killer before they strike again?

Ever decide to do a good deed and it ends up making people suspect you of murder? No? Just me, then? Allie finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion, all thanks to her best friend, Lucy Gray. Lucy’s well-meaning advice to have Allie’s homemade pies featured in Henry Hoffer’s restaurant takes a dark turn when Henry dies under mysterious circumstances right after tasting Allie’s apple pie. Despite her innocence, the cloud of guilt hovers over her. Complicating matters is the recent appointment of a new detective by the police chief. Described as tall, dark, and irresistibly ...

All I wanted to do was take my boyfriend on a romantic picnic and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. The dead guy was not invited. Because dead guys ruin the romance. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Mia and her boyfriend Ethan are enjoying the fall weather every chance they get. Unfortunately, someone has stashed a dead body where they least expected it. When you work in a candy store, the sky is the limit for creating new flavors. Mia’s mother is making caramel-filled chocolate turkeys while Mia is working on discovering who killed local business owner Fagan Brannigan. Can ...

Your wedding day is supposed to be special, filled with family, good friends, and precious memories. Mine had all of that and more. And it was that more that I was having issues with. Allie and Alec are finally tying the knot and while they had planned on a special day, what they didn’t plan on was one of the caterers getting sick at the reception. When he dies under suspicious circumstances, Alec and Allie are on the case. The victim has a shady past, and it seems his past came back to haunt him and eventually kill him. Will Allie be able to separate fact from fiction and help Alec ...

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that’s a great big tease. All those flowers and candy make you think spring is right around the corner, but because it’s still technically winter, there’s going to be snow. And murder. Because what’s love without murder? Step into the world of amateur sleuth Allie and her trusty sidekick, Lucy, as they unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of a wealthy young mother. The victim, known for her sharp tongue and mean streak, was killed in the comfort of her own home, and it's up to Allie and Lucy to gather the clues and crack the case ...

“Ethan,” I whispered. “You need to come down to the carousel. Suzanne Wilson is dead.” Mia thought the Christmas season was going to go off without a hitch. But she had never been so wrong. Did Santa kill his lead elf? Or is there another Grinch lurking in the shadows of Pumpkin Hollow? The Pumpkin Hollow Candy Store is working overtime this Christmas making peppermint fudge, eggnog cream filled reindeer and hollow milk chocolate Santas. Halloween is celebrated all year long in Pumpkin Hollow. There are no paranormal elements, just good clean fun! And a murder, of course.

January in Maine brings cold and snow. Lots and lots of snow. But just when I thought things were settling down around here, I stumbled over a frozen body. What else could go wrong? My boyfriend, Alec, retired from the police department at the end of the year because his boss was giving him trouble. But when he decided to become a private investigator, the bodies just keep coming. And as if things weren’t bad enough, the victim on ice was a schoolteacher and everyone like her. (Except for the killer, of course.) It was for that reason that I made up my mind to find her killer. Annoying ...

Death is a funny thing. It usually happens when and to whom you least expect it. Clyde McCoy had a lot of good years left in him—had being the operative word. Allie and Lucy discover an abandoned dog on the beach, but they know who she belongs to and that her owner would never abandon her. That coupled with footprints going out into the ocean makes them suspicious. It’s obvious to them that because Clyde would never abandon his dog foul play is afoot. Can Allie and Lucy figure out what happened to Clyde? If you enjoy small-town mysteries, be sure to check out the entire Freshly Baked ...

In the heart of Christmas Village, a picture-perfect Christmas town glowing with twinkle lights and cinnamon-scented charm, Charlotte Crandall is settling into her new life as the owner of a cozy gift shop that's brimming with cheer. But when a local turns up dead at the beginning of the holiday season, Charlotte’s peaceful days take a chilling turn. With the help of her friends, Debbie and Lila, along with her boyfriend, Jake, who owns a snowy Christmas tree farm, she must unwrap a tangle of secrets before another victim ends up under the mistletoe. Between cocoa dates, carols, and clues...

What do you do when you find a dead body on the beach? And what if that body turns out to be your business rival? Pretend you didn’t see it? It wasn’t like killing Suzanna Monreal had crossed my mind. I wouldn’t do it. Honest. But if she treated everyone the way she treated me, I can’t say I’m surprised she ended up the way she did. Mean people sometimes end up dead. Just something to keep in mind. When the chief of police makes an early morning stop by my house to insinuate that I may have had something to do with the murder, I’ve got to come up with a plan to clear my ...

Buying a house that was rumored to be haunted might not have been the brightest idea I had ever had, but you didn’t see how beautiful it was. Unfortunately, the dead body in the bathtub left a ring of suspicion around the entire house. Allie McSwain never intended to buy a new house, but when the beautiful mansion just outside of town goes up for sale, she has to take a look at it. It was a piece of Sandy Harbor history and was not to be missed. She brings her best friend Lucy Gray along, and the real estate agent takes them on a house tour they won’t soon forget. Mummy pies were ...

They say you can never go home again, but I say otherwise. Just don’t expect things to be the same as when you left, and you’ll be fine. And ignore the dead woman. If you can. With her first grandbaby on the way, Allie misses her mother and feels nostalgic for the town where she grew up. A trip to Goose Bay, Alabama, is in order where just days before Halloween, she and the women in her family are planning an early baby shower for the new arrival. Allie’s Aunt Loretta has moved in and is a bit more cantankerous than she remembers. When one of the ladies from church is murdered, Aunt ...

Thanksgiving in Sandy Harbor is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but this year’s holiday feast serves up more than turkey and pumpkin pie. Allie Blanchard is eager to host her family gathering with her best friend Lucy by her side, but when a murder interrupts the holiday, celebration turns to suspicion. With tensions rising and secrets hidden behind polite smiles, Allie and Lucy dive into sleuthing while Allie’s husband, Alec, leads the official investigation. Between pie baking, coffee chats, and a table of suspects, they must catch the culprit before the holiday ends in ...

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family and friends to gather around the table and overindulge in holiday treats. And for some, a time to die. When my new boyfriend, Detective Alec Blanchard, suggested entering the annual Turkey Trot race, I had no idea I’d be running for my life. Exactly where does the pumpkin pie and whipped cream enter in? It was bad enough that philanthropist Todd Spellman was murdered right in broad daylight, but for it to happen on a major holiday really put a damper on the celebrating. My friend Lucy and I decided we needed to help Alec out with the investigation, ...

"Ethan, what's that up ahead?" I asked, gripping the door handle. It's almost Valentine's Day, and when Mia Jordan and her boyfriend Ethan Banks discover a car accident on what is supposed to be a relaxing day off from work, they're crushed to find it's a friend who has died. When that accident turns out to be a crime scene, can Mia and Ethan catch a killer? Halloween is celebrated all year long in Pumpkin Hollow. There are no paranormal elements, just good clean fun. And a murder, of course!

“Pumpkin Hollow Days was a great idea, Mia,” Mom said to me. And it was. Until someone died from eating my mother’s saltwater taffy. Pumpkin Hollow Days are here and with it comes a new murder. Mia can't believe someone would spike her mother's saltwater taffy, but when the medical examiner finds the victim has died by poisoning, the police have some questions for her mother. With all the preparations for Pumpkin Hollow Days, Mia and her family are busier than ever. Can she figure out who killed Jack Hayes so the killer doesn't get away with murder? Halloween is celebrated all year ...

Welcome to Christmas Village, where twinkling lights glow year-round, cinnamon lattes warm chilly mornings, and Charlotte Cranston’s charming Christmas shop is the heart of the town. From handcrafted ornaments to wooden toys made by local artisans, Charlotte has everything she needs to keep the holiday spirit alive. Until one December morning, when the festive cheer turns sharply cold. Charlotte receives shocking news: one of her suppliers, a gentle wood-toy craftsman beloved by the community, has been found murdered. Even worse, the police quickly focus on another of her artisan ...

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, not only because we’re making cherry chip fudge at the candy store, but because this Valentine’s Day is the first one Ethan and I will celebrate as a married couple. Unfortunately, someone has killed their Valentine’s Day crush. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, a record-setting snowstorm hits the small town of Pumpkin Hollow. Mia and Ethan had planned to spend their day off in front of the fire, but when they discover a frozen corpse, they’re called into action. Who killed gift basket shop owner Michelle Vance? Mia and her ...

Ah, September. The beginning of fall, the months that end in -ber, and what I like to call pie season. (And let’s not forget pumpkin spice everything). But just because someone drops dead after eating one of my pies does not mean I did it. Allie is reveling in the fall season—the crisp morning air, the anticipation of the upcoming holidays, and all the baking she plans to do. But one dead body can change all that. How is her husband, Detective Alec Blanchard, going to explain to the new police chief that his wife did not kill Elvis, even though it appears otherwise? Allie is all shook ...