Cast the First Scone

Cast the First Scone

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

Stranded and snowed-in, a murderer walks among them... Lost and struggling after her retirement from the Force, detective Rita Knight hopes that escaping to a quiet life with her boyfriend Billy is exactly the thing she needs to move on and reinvent herself. But when a trip to a remote snow lodge deep in the wilderness of Maine ends with a gruesome murder, it seems that her old life won't let her get away so easily. Wading into a deadly mystery and cut off from the outside world by a vicious snowstorm, Rita and her twin sister Rhonda must use all of their cunning to unravel the dark secrets of the guests around them. But it won't be that easy. As cracks start to appear in Rita's relationship with Billy, she's faced with difficult choices about her future that threaten to cloud her vision and sabotage the investigation. Things only get worse when Rhonda falls ill. Forced to solve the case all on her own, Rita is prepared to do whatever it...
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Cinnamon Rolls and Corpses

Cinnamon Rolls and Corpses

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

Bethany Lights never expected to be accused of murder. Determined to start life anew in the beautiful and snowy state of Alaska after the death of her abusive husband, Bethany dreams of healing and reliving her happy childhood memories as she opens up a cozy and quiet coffee shop. But after a man arrives to threaten her – and suspiciously turns up dead shortly after – Bethany is thrust head-first into a murder investigation... and all eyes are on her. Fighting to prove her innocence only becomes more difficult when a second death shakes the small town of Snow Falls. Caught up in a whirlwind of accusations and clues, Bethany is faced with the seemingly impossible task of rooting out the cold-blooded killer who is trying so hard to frame her. Surrounded by suspicious townsfolk and unsure who she can trust, Bethany and her newfound friend Sarah must outwit the murderer and clear her name if she ever hopes to live a quiet life...
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Whispering Hills Murder

Whispering Hills Murder

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

A creepy old manor, spine-chilling supernatural rumors, and a murderer stalking the shadows... Roped into visiting the infamous Dead and Breakfast, a spooky horror-themed vacation spot, Patricia McKay is expecting a stay filled with excitement and a few good scares. But after a vicious snowstorm descends and traps the guests inside, her visit begins to take a far more sinister turn. Stuck in a spooky old manor and sleeping in the very same room where a gruesome murder took place years ago, the horrors of the past rear their heads when a new dead body is discovered. Patricia soon finds herself caught up in a deadly murder mystery. With nobody to rely on but her strange host, she must unravel the clues and unmask the killer lurking in the shadowy halls – before it's too late. But in the creaky old Dead and Breakfast, the rabbit hole goes deep. As she tumbles further into her investigation, Patricia must sleep with one eye open. With a...
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Beneath the Corn Maze

Beneath the Corn Maze

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

A killer is on the loose – and she's the next victim. Eager to return home after a series of unusually uneventful trips, Patricia looks forward to some quiet time with her boyfriend in their small town in Georgia. She's relieved to not any have more murder mysteries on her hands – but she has no idea what she's about to be dragged into. When a seemingly ordinary visit for some Fall-themed festivities ends with a double murder and Patricia's own close brush with death, she stumbles into an elusive mystery – and it quickly becomes clear that someone is prepared to kill her to protect it. If she hopes to unravel the murders, she'll be forced to travel to the heart of Atlanta and get into the mind of the insane killer who is stalking her every move. Locked in a deadly race against time to unmask the murderer before they can get to her, Patricia must push her skills to the limits and stay one step ahead if she wants...
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Danish and Deceit

Danish and Deceit

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

Snow Falls, Alaska is small, quiet, and easy to forget—until the governor decides no one gets in or out.When acting chief Sarah Spencer learns a notorious killer's heir has set his sights on her, the town is abruptly sealed: state police roadblocks, disabled cell service, and a storm moving in like a lid slammed on a coffin. Sarah's officers are sick. Backup is a fantasy. And the killer knows exactly how to use isolation as a weapon.Bethany Lights should stay locked in her cabin. Instead, she arms up and drives straight into town, because she knows what Sarah won't say out loud: this is the final stage of a long hunt, and the hunter has been planning it for years.From the station to the coffee shop, from whispered strategy to sudden hostage threats, every hour becomes a contest of nerves. The enemy doesn't need an army—he has weather, politics, and fear on his side. And as the snow deepens, Bethany and Sarah realize the next move could decide...
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Peril and a Peppermint Pig

Peril and a Peppermint Pig

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

A killer on the loose, a cunning amateur sleuth, and a trail of candy pigs...Determined to get on with her life and pursue her relationship with the gun-shy cop Brogan, Carol thinks she's put sleuthing behind her. But when she discovers her best friend Skye murdered alongside a mysteriously shattered peppermint pig, Carol is once again thrown neck-deep into a murder investigation.Teaming up with Brogan on a mission to unravel the mystery behind Skye's untimely death, Carol must weed out the true culprit and bring a cold-blooded killer to justice. But as she digs deeper, it quickly becomes clear that this case will be much more difficult than meets the eye...A sly shoplifter, a husband caught up in the throes of a bitter divorce, and a notorious homewrecker are all possible suspects. And as Carol gets closer to the truth, she discovers an elaborate plan that's far more sinister than she ever could have imagined...Can Carol avenge...
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Muffins and Malice

Muffins and Malice

Wendy Meadows

Mystery

Welcome to Los Angeles, where Bethany Lights, Alaska's own amateur sleuth, is about to get more than she bargained for. A favor for a friend goes sideways when a dead body shows up, then disappears, throwing her sunny trip into shadow. Bethany's living it up in a big mansion, but she learns it's all paid for with mystery money, and her friend Pete is in trouble with some serious Hollywood power players. Bethany is good at fitting puzzle pieces together back home, but L.A. is a whole other ballgame. She makes some rough-and-tumble biker friends and hears key truths from a woman who knows too much. It's all leading to a showdown in a dark room with someone who's more monster than man. This isn't just another case—this is about survival. "Muffins and Malice" is your ticket to ride along with Bethany. No swear words, no mess—just a straight-up, good mystery. Pick up your copy and see if you can crack the case alongside her before the credits roll.
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