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Betrayal at Ravenswick, A Fiona Figg Mystery by Kelly Oliver

About Featured Book: Betrayal at Ravenswick, A Fiona Figg Mystery by Kelly Oliver

Only 99 cents for a limited time

Downton Abbey meets Agatha Christie in this “highly entertaining” series opener.

What’s the best way to purge an unfaithful husband?
Become a spy for British Intelligence, of course.

Desperate to get out of London, and determined to help the war effort and stop thinking about her philandering husband, Fiona Figg volunteers to go undercover.

At Ravenswick Abbey a charming South African war correspondent has tongues wagging.
His friends say he’s a crack huntsman. The War Office is convinced he’s a traitor. Fiona thinks he’s a pompous prig.

What sort of name is Fredrick Fredricks anyway?

Too bad Fiona doesn’t own a Wolseley pith helmet. At Ravenswick a murderer is on the prowl, and it’s not just the big-game hunter who’s ready to pounce.

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Stilettos and Scoundrels by L.C. Turner

Stilettos and Scoundrels by L.C. Turner

The newly jobless Presley Thurman heads back to her hometown, Hunter’s Hollow, to run her mother’s flower shop, Petal Pushers while her parents are basking in the joy of a month-long cruise. Presley’s planning a boring and easy month working as a florist while she figures out her next career move. But when she delivers flowers to a well-known senator, her humdrum month takes a turn for the worse.

After Presley finds Senator Daniels dead in his hotel room, Presley’s once again embroiled in a mystery where she’s the number one suspect. Determined to get herself off the suspect list, Presley sets out to uncover the truth with the help of her old high school crush, Cooper Sands. Discovering the senator’s wicked and wanton ways sets a motive, but it doesn’t clear her name.

Will Presley find the scoundrel’s killer and keep herself out of jail?

Presley, and her loyal canine sidekick Bella, are on the case!

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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.

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The Bizarre Bodies at the Beach: A Small Town Cozy Animal Mystery by Audrey Clementine

The Bizarre Bodies at the Beach: A Small Town Cozy Animal Mystery by Audrey Clementine

The glossy wedding venue brochure didn’t mention ritual murders on the beach…

Misty Milton has the honor of planning a delicious wedding feast, and the small town of Quinn is buzzing with excitement.

Misty’s gourmet pet food service is booming – or it was until the arrival of an elegant new town veterinarian…

Tall, frosty and blonde, Dr. Dixie Carlisle looks set to get her manicured claws on Misty’s boyfriend Hank.

Surely history can’t be repeating itself?

But this snooty veterinarian isn’t the only fresh face in Quinn.

And out of six new arrivals in town, two of them are already dead.

Is the culprit a newcomer, or a local resident with a murderous grudge?

Infidelity, a shady adoption agency and a peculiar pastor, makes this a mystery that will truly test the bonds of trust and friendship across this sleepy seaside town.

Misty will need to rely on her feline sidekicks, Doofus and Floofus, more than ever to catch the culprit before another bizarre body appears on the beach…

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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.

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Malevolence – A Hollywood Mystery by Britt Lind

Malevolence – A Hollywood Mystery by Britt Lind

When two girls who were rescued from the streets of Hollywood by ex-cop and now prosecutor, Rosemaria Baker, become the targets of ruthless assassins and a third girl is murdered, Rosemaria must arrange protection for the girls, continue working her case load at the courthouse, investigate the murder, and deal with a coworker who seeks to destroy her career. Through it all, the love and support Rosemaria and songwriter Josh Sibley have for each other is unfailing. When it finally seems that some semblance of order is falling into place, Rosemaria faces an unexpected, terrifying threat, and she must depend on those who love her to rescue her from certain death.

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Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

Free from Sept. 20-23!

An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But it is tainted by the danger that brought her here and that threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy sidekick remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical new life in this captivating world?

When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. She knew because the mirror gave her a glimpse of an alternate world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate.

Twenty years later Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when she is thrust into it. She learns of an enchanted world she never knew existed, and a family she never knew she had.

But danger brought her here, and it followed her. Now, Hayden is on a mission to remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical, meaningful new life in this enchanted world.

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Murder Is Scheduled For Monday: Diehard Dames Amateur Detective Book 2 by Dani Haviland, Denise Devine, Susanne Matthews, Nancy Radke, Katy Walters

Murder Is Scheduled For Monday: Diehard Dames Amateur Detective Book 2 by Dani Haviland, Denise Devine, Susanne Matthews, Nancy Radke, Katy Walters

Are you ready for something different? How about a cozy mystery or five?

Enjoy a delectable feast of mystery sprinkled with humor and intriguing relationships featuring Dynamic Diehard Dames.
Our stubborn and determined female amateur detectives prove they aren’t the weaker sex – regardless of their age or physical abilities – when it comes to cleverness and brain power.
Come along as our ladies solve five different dire dilemmas. Will their ‘helpers’ and the professional detectives get in the way of solving the mysteries? Read on and find out!

MURDER IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, a savory selection of ‘Whodunnits’ by some of your favorite award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Authors, perfect to enjoy any day of the week.

NEW! Dani Haviland: Never a Dull Murder (An Arlie Undercover Cozy Mystery)
How do you solve a murder when there is no weapon, witnesses or DNA? The case gets even more challenging for the Anchorage detective when he gets ‘help’ from the victim’s friends…and an adorable bear cub!

Winifred’s secret lover was safe in Witness Protection until someone found him, trashed his award-winning garden, and ended his life. Will amateurs solve the case or get in the way?

NEW! Denise Devine: Shot in the Dark (Book 1 – Girl Friday Cozy Mystery Series)
Tall, dark, and classically handsome, the private detective’s ego is bigger than his brain. Will his Girl Friday step up and solve his case – and get him out of the county jail?

Meet Stella James: She’s out-of-work, dead broke, and out of options until she snags a job as an office go-fer with her stepbrother, Randy, a private investigator. He’s tall, dark, and classically handsome, but his ego is bigger than his brain and it soon gets him a free vacation at the county jail when one of his female clients ends up murdered – in his bed. Stella is faced with a choice – find the real killer or risk losing not only her new job but her boss as well.

Susanne Matthews: Prove It!
High school sports can be more dangerous than you think!

When Liam ignores the threats to stop running, he’s left for dead by a hit and run driver. When his friend investigates, he goes missing. Now it’s up to Hannah to find the missing boy and whoever is responsible for his disappearance before they strike again.

NEW! Nancy Radke: Any Lucky Dog Can Find a Missing Child
Who killed the town’s favorite coach?

Sometimes help comes with curves and other times with four paws. Will the new sheriff be smart enough to accept their assistance in searching for the farmer’s eight-year-old son?

NEW! Katy Walters: A Duke’s Binding Love
The Chief Librarian has been murdered. Could the seventh Duke of Pemberton convince his fellows that a young woman was the best replacement? A Regency Time Travel story.

His Grace, Augustus William George Ashbury, the seventh Duke of Pemberton, is horrified when informed of the brutal murder of his Chief Librarian. Not only has he lost a friend but also the only man he knew who had the knowledge and skill to renovate the ancient books in the Duke’s library. Augustus has his staff, family, and friends search high and low for an able substitute but to no avail.
But then his steward discovers a possible replacement. However, there are three stumbling blocks. The first is the replacement of a young woman. Would the male members tolerate a female assistant? The second setback is the young lady lives two centuries in the future. Gus has the means to overcome the first two issues, but the last obstacle is the most difficult; how would the woman react?

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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.

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April Showers Bring Dead Flowers by Krista Lockheart

About April Showers Bring Dead Flowers by Krista Lockheart:

This fast-paced cozy mystery will have you laughing your head off, as it challenges your mind and warms your heart! It is a charming story with a great sense of humor, delightful animal characters, a strong love of gardening, a sweet romance, and a well-written murder mystery. This is a world that you’ll want to be part of and immerse yourself in! This is a totally addictive, satisfyingly hearty, really funny cozy mystery!yyy

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Silencing Trumpets by Lakshmi Priya Radhakrishnan

Silencing Trumpets by Lakshmi Priya Radhakrishnan

When a young woman is murdered and her husband turns hysterical at work at exactly the same time, each of their neighbors must either flush out their own personal demons, or choose to live with their secrets and the strange killer in their midst, forever.
Ebook available free only on: July 31, August 6, August 13, August 20

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Killer Cannoli by Carole Fowkes

Killer Cannoli by Carole Fowkes

Private Investigator Claire DeNardo has misgivings when her Aunt Lena, owner of Cannoli’s café, takes up with a new customer. Claire’s instincts about the guy being trouble prove dead-on when he’s found murdered at the café. Despite Police Detective Brian Corrigan’s warnings, Claire delves into the deceased man’s life and in the process she realizes her aunt could unknowingly possess what the killer wants. And it’s not her tiramisu recipe.

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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.

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The Girl in the Woods by Jim Riley

The Girl in the Woods by Jim Riley

After the body of teenager Rachel Chastain is discovered in the national forest, the town of Evergreen is surprised and shocked.

What’s even more surprising are the secrets the victim left behind. Sheriff Sam Cates is called in to investigate, along with her fiancee, Wade Dalton.

Soon, connections with Rachel and people in high places come to light. Something is not right in this small town. But who could have wanted to murder the young woman, and for what reason?

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Murder on Spirit Island by Jim Riley

Murder on Spirit Island by Jim Riley

Young private investigator Niki Dupre faces her first big case, as she’s called to investigate an alleged conspiracy of construction tycoons.

Strong-willed and resourceful, Niki faces more heat than any crawfish, gumbo or Boudin link she has ever tasted. Digging deeper into the mystery, she discovers layer after layer of deception and betrayal.

Soon, Niki discovers that the most dangerous predators on Spirit Island are not alligators, water moccasins or coyotes, but something else entirely. But can she find out who is behind the conspiracy and bring them to justice?

A fast-paced tale set in Cajun Country, Murder On Spirit Island is the first book in Jim Riley’s Niki Dupre Mysteries series.

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Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic: Box Set Books 1-3 by Elizabeth Pantley

Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic: Box Set Books 1-3 by Elizabeth Pantley

The first three books of the acclaimed Destiny Falls Mystery and Magic series are now on sale as a box set for 1.99, from only Aug. 1-5!

An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But there always seems to be a mystery to unravel and a murder to solve. Luckily, Hayden, her sassy sidekick Latifa, and their growing circle of family and friends are always up for the task. There’s never a dull moment in this captivating world. “It will blow you away!” says Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

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The Curse of Pine Ridge: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

The Curse of Pine Ridge: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls …The Curse of Pine Ridge Mystery: A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery

“But you live within town limits. This means every five years when the leaves turn colors, you have to be extra careful to not fall victim to the curse.”

“What is the curse exactly? And is there a time frame?”

Millie sits up in the hammock. “I don’t think you’re taking this seriously. Gran swears by the curse. So do many people in this town. I know it seems silly, but when I was in high school, I missed one ritual and, the next day, I failed a major test.”

Shaking my head, I’m not sure what to think. Yes, I’d learned a great deal about the mystical world since reconnecting with my aunt and moving here. But I’m not sure I believe in curses.

But you’re perfectly okay talking to me?

I glance down at my dog Hank. I’d forgotten he was down there. Okay, yes. I can hear my dog’s thoughts, and he can hear mine. That doesn’t mean magic and curses are real…

Haunted house tours, pumpkin carving contests, and new friends make it the best fall yet. But a theft in the middle of it all puts Tansy in the middle of an investigation once again.

Is the curse to blame? Or plain greed? Or something else altogether?

Reminiscent of the best Cozy Mysteries, Miranda Rose Barker’s novel is sure to satisfy your cravings for a suspense-charged amateur sleuth adventure!

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Doug has grown up poor, envying what others have. So when he meets wealthy Catherine, he thinks she is his ticket to all he desires. After marrying her for her wealth, he finds that he covets one more thing — independence. The mystery begins with a discovery in the secret compartment of his new Corvette that will grant him this independence and change his and Catherine’s life forever. Catherine finds an escape at The Osprey Cove Lodge and an opportunity to rebuild her life. Who doesn’t need an Osprey Cove Lodge in their life?
Authors Note: The Osprey Cove Lodge series is uniquely written, spanning seven geographic locations from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The beautiful and inviting description of the lodge will make you want to pack your bags and head there. The series is written in a continuing fashion, so please be sure to read the books in order.

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Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

Murder in the Atchafalaya by Jim Riley

“Trixie’s unblinking gaze fixed onto whatever follows death as her last breath left her body.”
A lot of things can kill you in the Louisiana swamps, not the least of which are water moccasins, alligators, and maybe even something unworldly called a Rougarou. But as the body count rises in this jambalaya mystery, it becomes apparent that the increasing death toll is mostly due to some very bad villains and some very tough law enforcers.
Kristi is a young college graduate from West Texas recently hired and trained by the Treasury Department. While on the hunt for two of her colleagues, she manages to get herself assaulted and lost in the Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk is an ex-military combat vet now working for the United States Ranger Services. He’s asked by his old friend, the Parish Sheriff, to try to find Kristi. What he finds is not only the woman he’s looking for but also a hell of a lot of trouble. Together, Hawk and Kristi wind up in the middle of ruffians, counterfeiters, financial scalawags, and murderers. As they try to figure out what’s happening and why, while continually staying one step ahead of assassins, they begin to form a bond of respect, friendship, and perhaps even more.
Author Riley does a first-rate job of steeping the reader in the milieu of South Louisiana and Cajun mores. From murders at mudbug fests to menacing mosquito swarms to monumentally malevolent snake pits, he puts the heat and humidly on every page. He’s also adept at weaving a spider-webbed plot that is both intricate and credible. There’s action, suspense, humor, and even a dash of romance in this gumbo of a novel that promises to start a series of adventures for Kristi and Hawk.

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The Curious Corpse in the Cavern by Audrey Clementine

The Curious Corpse in the Cavern by Audrey Clementine

Who thought Doofus and Floofus would be the best cat detectives in Quinn?

Starting over in a sleepy small town would never be easy, but Misty Milton’s gourmet cat food delivery business soon made her a hit with the locals.

Well, most of them…

Until her cats help a teenage couple uncover a curiously preserved 50 year old corpse while hunting for fabled pirate treasure.

That’s when a tale of unrequited love, blackmail and murder rapidly unravels.

And if that wasn’t tricky enough, her bully of a husband has tracked her across five states, determined to drag her back to Kansas…

Can Misty and her feline sidekicks solve this mystery before another murder shakes the community?

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