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Life is finally sweet for the leather-clad bakers of Bad Girls Bake Better. Stephanie, Marla, and Dannie Jo have gone from murder suspects to local heroes, and their dessert bar is the talk of Butcher Creek. But at the town's first annual Sweet Treats Festival, their hard-won peace crumbles when a wealthy philanthropist drops dead after eating a donut from another baker's stand. When the town turns on the gentle, elderly donut maker, he comes to the only people who understand being wrongly accused: the Bad Girls themselves. Agreeing to help, the trio dives into a fresh mystery, sifting ...

A stolen recipe just might cost one sweet suburban housewife her life! In Chesterfield, a young housewife, Avaline Dobb, confesses to Nessie that she stole a recipe for Chicken Dorito Casserole. Harmless enough, right? Not so fast! When threatening letters, mysterious watchers, and burnt-offering warnings begin to dismantle Avaline’s perfect suburban life, Nessie must uncover the truth before stolen recipes turn into life-and-death debts. Nessie’s knack for solving suburban scandals will come in handy when she finds herself navigating a world where casseroles double as currency, favors ...

A sunny festival, quirky townsfolk…and a purse snatcher who just turned deadly. The Spring Fling Festival should be all tulips, treats, and small-town charm—but this year, it’s handbags that are disappearing. When a string of purse thefts hits town, suspicion falls on everyone from traveling vendors to friendly neighbors. Lilianna Harper and her daughter Remi, owners of The Cookie Company, get pulled into the mystery when their Peanut Butter Crunch cookies vanish—along with a customer’s designer purse. With gossip swirling and the thief growing bolder, the Harpers must sift ...

In Chesterfield, the gossip’s hot, the casseroles hotter—and one bite can be deadly. When a beloved Chesterfield choir director drops dead after a bite of green bean casserole at the church potluck, small-town gossip boils over faster than a Sunday stew. Enter Nessie Stewart—amateur sleuth, expert casserole artist, and owner of the most trusted Pyrex dish in town. Between jealous choir members, competitive cooks, and a suspiciously spotless pantry, Nessie finds herself neck-deep in secrets baked right into the heart of her small town. As whispers rise and alibis crumble, she discovers...

If you liked Desperate Housewives, and you get the warm and fuzzies over cozy culinary mysteries, you will love Chicken Pot Pride! When sixty-something empty nester Nessie Stewart launches Casserole Confessions—a quirky little business where she delivers homemade dishes and listens to her neighbors spill their secrets—she expects gossip, not homicide. But when a body is found in her client’s freezer, Chesterfield’s whispers turn into a full-blown scandal. Every casserole she delivers comes with a confession attached, and every alibi seems shakier than the town’s rickety book-club ...

Fall has arrived in Buttercream Bay… and so has a thief with a taste for trouble. Piper Malone is ready for crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and the debut of her newest treat—the irresistible Butternut Maple Donut. But her cozy autumn plans crumble when she discovers her truck mysteriously unlocked and her entire stock of butternut puree stolen. Even worse? A handwritten warning is left behind: Don’t bake what isn’t yours. When Sheriff Meyers waves it off as “a hungry raccoon,” Piper teams up with Logan Hart and her mischief-loving cat Churro. Soon, they uncover a string of ...

A glamorous seafood festival is about to make waves in Cliff’s Cove… but the first thing it serves up is murder. In Something Fishy This Way Comes, sisters Becky and Lisa McAllister think life at their beloved food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, has finally settled down—until a flashy new seafood festival sweeps into town. When the festival’s charming organizer is found dead and a powerful corporation resurfaces with suspicious plans for the harbor, the sisters are pulled into a tangled net of secrets, sabotage, and smuggling. With Detective Alvarez on the case and the harbor hiding more ...

Spring has arrived in Maple Hollow, Vermont, and innkeeper Loretta Lockwood is ready for sweet new beginnings at the Maple Cabin Inn. The annual Maple Cream Festival promises laughter, ice cream, and tourists galore—until a beloved local artisan collapses mid-contest, her spoon still in hand. When whispers of sabotage and stolen recipes churn through town, Loretta can’t resist digging in. With the ever-nosy Birdie, steady-handed Jonas, and Sheriff Amos trying to keep the peace, Loretta discovers that someone’s been stirring up more than sugar. Brimming with Vermont charm, humor, and ...

A decadent dessert. A deadly bite. And a mystery that refuses to melt away… Clara Halloway’s bakery is buzzing with excitement—until a luxurious turtle cheesecake becomes the centerpiece of a shocking death. What should have been a sweet indulgence turns sinister, and suddenly Clara finds herself tangled in a case that could destroy everything she’s built. With suspicion circling and secrets hiding behind friendly smiles, Clara teams up with her loyal best friend and her ever-curious cat to uncover the truth. But in a town where appearances are everything, someone is willing to kill...

Popcorn, movie nights…and a scream that won’t fade into the credits. Sugar Creek’s summer movie nights promise picnics, laughter, and The Cookie Company’s new Cookies & Cream Sandwiches—until opening night turns deadly. Town treasurer Gerald Knox is found murdered behind the screen, a half-eaten cookie in his hand. Now the Harpers are under suspicion. Determined to clear their bakery’s name, Lilianna and Remi dive into small-town grudges, movie club drama, and long-buried financial secrets. But in Sugar Creek, everyone has something to hide—and someone is willing to kill to ...

Someone in Buttercream Bay wants Piper Malone out of the competition… and they’re willing to steal a whole batch of honey buns to prove it. When Piper debuts her new Honey Bun Bliss Roll, business is sweeter than ever—until a masked thief crashes a private tasting and steals her entire batch, leaving behind a chilling ransom-style note. Suddenly Piper’s cozy winter season is drizzled with danger. As threats escalate, sabotaged deliveries multiply, and jars of warning-label honey appear on her doorstep, Piper teams up with Logan, Tessa, and her troublemaking cat Churro to uncover the...

Harbor Haven has weathered storms before—but never one like this. When celebrity chef Dorian Bellamy collapses during his grand bistro opening, lighthouse keeper Eliza and investigator Henry uncover a troubling truth: the salt in Harbor Haven isn’t as pure as it seems. Their search leads to hidden ledgers, corrupt alliances, and a decades-old cover-up linking the Cavanaugh sisters, the fishing guild, and the powerful Northcoast Holdings. As the town erupts in accusations and fear, Eliza and Henry race to expose the truth. But someone is willing to kill to keep Harbor Haven’s darkest ...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried beneath the tide. When a young woman is found dead along the widow’s walk near Harbor Haven Lighthouse, keeper Eliza is thrust into a mystery that threatens everything her late aunt built. The police call it an accident, but Eliza knows better—especially when a powerful developer starts circling the lighthouse with plans to claim the land. As Eliza and the older, world-weary ex investigator Henry, dig into the town’s forgotten archives, they uncover a chain of corruption stretching back generations. Every clue points closer to the truth—and deeper ...

When history hides more than it tells, Loretta Lockwood is the woman to uncover the truth. At the cozy Maple Cabin Inn in Vermont, a stormy weekend with the Vermont Heritage Club turns deadly after a priceless map—and the club’s president—vanish. With her sharp instincts, meddling friend Birdie, and steady ally Jonas, Loretta follows a trail of forged documents, secret tunnels, and family legacies that refuse to stay buried. But as the mist lifts over Maple Hollow, the real treasure proves to be something far more dangerous than gold—truth. Perfect for fans of small-town charm, slow...

A pretty neighborhood, simmering rage, and a deadly pie. Does that come with ice cream à la mode? Grace thought the Summer Pie Festival would be all sugar, sunshine, and small-town charm—but when celebrity chef Trevor Lang drops dead mid-judging, the sweetness turns sinister fast. With flour flying and whispers swirling, Grace and her fellow Haddenfield housewives grab their spatulas and dive headfirst into another scandal. Between cutthroat bakers, stolen recipes, and a powerful sponsor with too much to hide, Grace uncovers a recipe for deception that threatens to crumble the entire ...

With a town who wants to keep their secrets buried deeper than the dead farmer’s corn seeds, it’s going to take Caroline and Sherlock to crack the case wide open! When beloved farmer Harold Finch is found dead during the bustling Maple Falls Farmers Market, the picturesque Connecticut town is shaken to its core. Local columnist Caroline is back on the scene with freshly-brushed and ready to roll Sherlock, her golden retriever. What begins as a poisoning investigation for the duo, soon unravels decades-old land deals, betrayal, and a shocking killer hiding in plain sight. As tensions ...

It’s bad enough when you’re investigating another smalltown murder in a place you considered your safe haven. But when you’re fingered as the prime suspect…well, the case just got a whole lot hotter! When celebrity chef Everett Steele collapses on stage during the Maple Falls Gourmet Gala, the town’s most festive week turns deadly. As the small Connecticut town reels from shock, whispers of blackmail, recipe theft, and revenge swirl beneath the sugar-dusted surface. Someone used poison to silence Everett—and when Caroline herself becomes a target, uncovering the truth becomes ...

A historic mansion. A buried legacy. A killer who’ll do anything to keep the past hidden. When Caroline and her golden retriever Sherlock investigate the death of a reclusive artist inside the infamous Hartley Mansion, whispers of the past come rushing back. Caroline uncovers a chilling secret: an old art society built on blackmail, lies, and hidden rooms. As the truth surfaces, so does danger. Caroline and Sherlock must navigate small-town secrets, unravel decades-old betrayals, and face down someone determined to keep the past buried. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with strong ...

A glamorous spa. A secret buried in steam. A small-town journalist with a golden retriever who won't stop digging for the truth. Caroline Meadows returns to Maple Falls, Connecticut, seeking peace and a fresh start in her late aunt’s cozy cottage—alongside her loyal golden retriever, Sherlock. But when the town’s beloved spa owner is found dead in the aromatherapy room, tranquility gives way to trouble. The police suspect a tragic accident. Caroline suspects something far more sinister. As she uncovers scandals simmering beneath the surface—from blackmail and betrayal to a secret ...

A high-powered lawyer is found dead by a lobster truck—and suddenly Cliff’s Cove is swimming in secrets. In Claw and Order, sisters Becky and Lisa think life in Cliff’s Cove, Maine, is finally calm—until a slick lawyer turns up dead near their food truck, Let’s Lobstah!, and a shady marina deal threatens to drown the town in scandal. With Detective Alvarez under pressure and the locals in an uproar, the sisters follow a trail of claws, contracts, and corruption that leads straight into dangerous waters. Because in Cliff’s Cove, some deals are worth killing for. Packed with ...