Paradise hides the deadliest secrets... Patricia McKay's latest travel assignment is a dream come true: a tropical getaway where she can soak up the sun and interview a local businesswoman who's determined to transform the island into a world-class family vacation destination. But trouble is brewing in paradise – and when a poison dart lands Patricia's interviewee in a body bag, her trip takes a sour turn... and everybody's favorite amateur sleuth is plunged into a murky murder investigation that pushes her to the brink. After the island's only boat is stolen, Patricia finds herself stranded with a quirky cast of suspects – including a strange cowboy, a crazy cook, two lovestruck natives, a dim-witted blond on the run from a bounty hunter, and a dangerous man who isn't what he seems. With the odds stacked against her, Patricia must fight to keep her head above water as she tries to unravel a mysterious case that forces her...

Bethany Lights was looking forward to her new life in Snow Falls, a tiny community in the depths of the Alaskan wilderness. Settling in to a life that was mundane was all she wanted for now but events would soon overtake her and her roommate Julie. When an opportunity to help renovate a ski resort comes up, Bethany and Julie jump at the chance to get to an even more remote spot, reachable only by snowmobile. Traveling with an irritable and cranky old man and his wife, the two friends arrive at the secluded spot to discover that it is far from what they had hoped for. Cold and dark, and perched on a lonely mountaintop, there's not another living soul for miles around. Or is there? When their spare fuel for their snowmobile is stolen it's worrying enough to imagine that an unknown person is lurking. But when a dead body literally falls out of the walk-in freezer it becomes apparent that something is terribly wrong. With a killer...

Momma Peach is about to take a relaxing cruise to Alaska. Or so she thinks! Oh, give her strength. When she arrives in Seattle to board the 'North Queen', the cruise is suddenly canceled due to a mysterious kitchen fire. But Momma Peach isn't going to be dismayed. She decides to travel to Alaska by road and heads north, but not without a rude stranger slipping an item into the pocket of her rain jacket. The stranger then travels to Alaska himself to retrieve the item and ensure Momma Peach never lives to speak about it. When Momma Peach arrives at a cozy lodge located in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness, she is thrust into a dangerous case filled with more twists and turns than she can barely handle. Forced to tackle a hired killer who ends up being tied to the cruise line the 'North Queen' belongs to, Momma Peach believes she is facing one shadow. But when a second shadow shows up and with deadly intent, Momma Peach is thrown into a deep hole filled with more questions than answers. Will Momma Peach survive the Alaska wilderness filled with deadly traps or will she end up floating in a bowl of flour with pie on her face?

Murder's on tap—and so is trouble. After a messy past and a tragic fire, Cherry Brewster is ready to rebuild—her brewery, her peace of mind, and maybe even her future. But just as her small-town taproom starts pouring promise again, a rival's death at a glamorous beer launch threatens to derail it all. Worse? Cherry's the one who tried to save him... and now she's the prime suspect. Between shady distribution deals, an ex-lover turned felon with unfinished business, and a hidden identity she thought was buried for good, Cherry must tread carefully. In a town where hops aren't the only thing fermenting, secrets are bubbling to the surface—and someone wants Cherry out of the picture for good. Can Cherry clear her name, protect those she loves, and stop the killer before the next body drops? Perfect for fans of smart, layered heroines, slow-burn suspense, and small-town mysteries with bite—and...

When twin detectives Rita and Rhonda Knight trade the secrets of Clovedale Falls for a remote Alaskan retreat, they never expected icy shadows to conceal heartwarming mysteries. Trapped by snow and surrounded by intrigue, the sisters' dream wedding hangs in the balance. Can they decode the chilling clues with only their woman-led detective instincts and Billy's quirky wisdom? Danger meets gentle intrigue in a landscape where hope and warmth defy the harshest cold. As the Knight duo faces enigmatic strangers and unsettling discoveries, they're reminded that even in the most secluded corners, small town secrets have a way of following you. Dive into this clean, cozy mystery and join the Knight sisters on their most gripping adventure yet. Perfect for fans of female sleuths and wholesome tales, "Dropping Like Pies" promises a thrilling whodunit you won't want to put down.

An amateur sleuth, a handsome detective, and a murder. Cozy up for the night with this mystery. Taking a break from the recent murders and intrigues that have plagued Maple Hills, Vermont, Nikki and Detective Hawke take advantage of a generous offer and set sail on the Open Sea Queen. The cruise ship appears ancient and ready to sink, far away from the modern and spacious liner they were promised. Yet with eager hearts the duo, along with their friends, Lidia and her husband, board the aged ship, headed towards Alaskan waters and vistas that will ease their current burdens. Though the old cruise ship may appear decrepit on the outside, inside it proves itself with Titanic like splendor; Lustrous wooden walls, a picturesque lobby, old fashioned lamps and fireplaces in each room – it is everything they could hope for, and more. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow Nikki like a dark cloud of misfortune. When the Captain is murdered, it is...

Bethany Lights isn't looking for adventure. She's looking for quiet—forty-one days of it—inside an Antarctic research station so isolated it might as well be on the moon. After too many murders chasing her through Alaska, she'll happily trade her cozy kitchen for endless ice if it means a little peace.But Arctic Cove Station isn't the retreat Dr. Sheila Paige promised. The steel hallways feel wrong. The coffee tastes off. And when a hidden door reveals a frozen corpse, Bethany's hopes for a relaxing winter getaway shatter faster than thin ice under a polar bear.Now she's trapped with a fast-talking salesman who stress-eats his way through their supplies, a prickly divorcee who trusts no one, and a honeymooning couple who definitely didn't sign up for "murder mystery" as a bonding activity. Bethany's new job? Keep everyone calm, ration the hot cocoa, and figure out why nothing in this station adds up—before cabin fever turns her companions against...

When Monica Brown swaps city chaos for the quaint charm of Millpond and her cozy coffee truck, she never imagines serving up a side of murder with her morning coffee. But that's exactly what happens when she discovers the body of reclusive author Priscilla Montegrove, thrusting Monica into the role of Millpond's newest—and most reluctant—amateur detective. With the help of the enigmatic Sheriff Nathan Thomas, Monica brews her way through a maze of clues, secrets, and betrayals that run deeper than the town's roots. As they unravel the mystery together, Monica learns that solving Priscilla's murder involves more than just her detective instincts—it challenges her heart and soul. Millpond, with its picturesque facade, harbors dark secrets, and Monica is determined to bring them to light. Join Monica on her journey to solve Millpond's most perplexing case—before the killer decides her next pour is her last.

The victim had no shortage of enemies... and if she isn't careful, she'll be next. Monica Brown's grandfather always used to say that home is where the heart is. So when she inherits his old estate, she ditches her unsuccessful big-city life and starts fresh in a quaint and quiet country town. From the moment she arrives, she falls in with a fancy and charismatic estate owner who introduces himself as Forest – but Monica makes a shocking discovery when she finds his dead body the very next day. Teaming up with local cop Nathan and determined to find the culprit, Monica realizes that this will be no cut-and-dry case – Forest was a known playboy, and that almost everyone in town had a reason to want him dead. As the list of suspects grows and the clues appear to lead her in circles, Monica struggles to balance her investigation with her dream of opening a coffee van business. And after somebody vandalizes her truck, it quickly...

A seemingly funny mishap hides a frightening reality... The annual Pumpkin Festival is in full swing, and sisters Rita and Rhonda knight are convinced that nothing can sour their perfect Autumn morning. To put the cherry on the cake, Rita's parents met her lover Billy Northfield and they're smitten! But when their idyllic festival is crashed by three crazy old ladies in a runaway blue van, Rita and Rhonda are plunged into a puzzling mystery that forces them to don their detective hats and wade into a story of murder, betrayal, and a deep-rooted bitterness that transforms innocent hearts into cold-blooded killers. The three old ladies are giving up no secrets... and the sleuthing sisters are quickly faced with a head-scratching investigation that casts a dark cloud over the Pumpkin Festival. Can Rita and Rhonda untangle the truth behind the old ladies? Or will this be the case that finally drives the sisters off the edge?...

A remote lake house, a threatening phone call, and a terrifying mystery that could be her last. Desperate to protect her best friend Julie after a strange threatening phone call, Bethany Lights flees Alaska to a small town nestled in the North Carolina mountains. But they're not out of the woods yet. Somebody wants them dead... and Bethany is about to be catapulted into a terrifying fight for survival. Held hostage by masked madmen and trapped in a remote lake house, Bethany and Julie find themselves dragged into a confusing mystery with life-changing consequences. As the bodies begin to pile up, Bethany knows that their time is running out. Faced with murder, betrayal, and a deadly case filled with hungry scorpions, Bethany is horrified to realize that this time, the mystery involves her own mother... Can Bethany outsmart her captors and unravel the truth behind the killers? Or will her next case prove too much for her to...