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Everyone adores Miss May, except the guilty. In a small town where neighbors know each other, lawn chairs come out in the spring; if you sit around chatting long enough, someone brings you pie; and there are still skeletons in every closet. Luckily for Pine Grove, Miss May has a nose for crime. The body was found face-down in the orchard.

The Winter Carnival always brings holiday cheer to picturesque Shady Creek, Vermont. At the center of the glittering decorations and twinkling lights is booklover and pub owner Sadie Coleman, creating original cocktails, hosting a literary trivia night, and cheering on loyal employee Melanie "Mel" Costas as she competes in the ice carving competition. But holiday cheer can't compete with former resident and renowned chef Freddy Mancini showing off his sculpting skills. During the contest's artists' break, Mel's tools disappear...and Freddy's found dead with Mel's pick in his chest.

It seems Carole Morganwick, the town vet, is from the old school of pet care. But when Stan swallows her pride and brings a very unwilling Nutty in for a checkup, she not only finds Carole dead under a pile of kibble...but also learns that she's in the dog house as the prime suspect! Finding the real killer and clearing her name will require some seriously surreptitious sniffing around...and hopefully, curiosity won't kill this innocent cat.

The grand marshal of this year's parade is no other than a regal pug aptly named King George. Jules is delighted to get to share the experience with Carlos and Ramiro, but things take a dark turn when she discovers a dragon slumped in front of the bakeshop. Jules is distraught when she realizes the dragon is dead. She's also shaken because a few days before the parade, her mother's Mahjong partner Helen discovered a warning note about a dragon in an antique game set.

Big Red is more than a pet…so much more. The large ginger ball of fluff is not the only one taken, which is a catastrophe for the owners who, like Maddie, consider them family. Of course, the body found behind her bakery takes precedence, with the police and the town is scared, but why is no one else searching for the pets? Sheriff Tanner, who happens to be her ex-boyfriend, is doing what he can to solve both crimes. Still, Maddie can’t sit by and wait. Going against her darling Gran’s wishes, she once again does her own detective work - with a little help from her friends.

The Shakespearean hamlet is bursting with fresh spring energy. Fragrant lilacs and the sweet aroma of vanilla cake fill the air as everyone in town gathers at Lithia Park for the celebration of the year—Thomas and Kerry’s wedding. It’s a picture perfect day. Guests gather on picnic blankets in front of the bandshell to watch Kerry walk down the aisle and wed Ashland’s favorite detective in training, Thomas.

Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes, and murder? Three complete best-selling cozy mystery stories in one boxset!

Die Angst geht um in der Camargue. Während Pierre Durand in einem Hausboot durch das Rhônedelta fährt, um über seine berufliche Zukunft nachzudenken, verbreitet sich ein Kettenbrief mit einer Weissagung, die den Tod dreier Sünder ankündigt. Tatsächlich wird kurz darauf ein Toter mit geschwärztem Gesicht aufgefunden. Es handelt sich um einen Kriminalbeamten, der verdeckt im Millieu der "gens du voyage" ermittelt hatte. Doch es gibt einen Zeugen, der sich an Bord von Pierres Hausboot versteckt und behauptet, sein Gedächtnis verloren zu haben.

The deep freeze has thawed in Ashland, Oregon, and Torte is gearing up for a busy spring. When a surprise opportunity to launch a pop-up ice cream shop comes her way, Jules jumps at the chance to showcase Torte's signature iced drinks and cold custards. But selling the desserts of her dreams comes at a price...and, before she knows it, Jules's life swirls into a nightmare.

Ein Glas Wein, Rieslingspastete und danach ein Stück Quetschetaart mit Sahne - auf der Luxemburger Sommerkirmes lassen es sich der ehemalige Sternekoch Xavier Kieffer und seine Freundin, die Gastrokritikerin Valerie Gabin, richtig gut gehen. Doch in einem Bierzelt drückt ihm ein Fremder plötzlich eine Magnetkarte in die Hand und verschwindet. Am nächsten Morgen wird der Mann unter der Roten Brücke tot aufgefunden. Warum hat er Kieffer diese Karte gegeben? Was hat es mit den Computercodes darauf auf sich? Und warum sind plötzlich so viele Leute hinter ihm her?

When it comes to solving crimes, Sister Isabella is second to "nun". In the picturesque village of Santa Caterina, nestled in the rolling Tuscan hills, convent life is turned upside down when one of its own is found dead under suspicious circumstances. As whispers echo through the cloistered halls, Sister Isabella joins forces with Carabiniere Matteo once again to uncover the truth behind the tragedy.Just as the investigation begins to unfold, a mysterious guest named Gina Belluci arrives at the convent.

Paula has a secret... one she doesn't even know about! An elderly man moves next door to Paula and becomes Zach’s new best friend. They play baseball and draw pictures. Even Paula even likes him. The man falls downstairs and dies. The next day a woman shows up at Death by Chocolate claiming to be Paula’s twin sister, claiming the dead man was their grandfather. This woman has got DNA results, vintage family photos, and a heartwarming backstory… that doesn’t quite add up. Lindsay finds herself knee-deep in secrets, lies, and one very tangled family tree.

Marie Fortune, 39, a successful dog groomer in Boston, has had enough of catering to the wealthy and their pampered dogs. Realizing it is time to make a change, she quits and heads to a small coastal town in Maine, where she remembers fond summers as a kid. Marie expects to go for a brief getaway - and is shocked to learn that her great-aunt left her an inheritance: a dilapidated, historic house high up on a hill overlooking the harbor.

When talented baker Rosie Hart delivers cakes and cookies to her newest clients, The Sweet Treat candy store, she finds herself embroiled in yet another murder case. Will she ever catch a break? Her elderly clients, The Percival sisters, are shocked when their long-lost great nephew appears with no warning. The sisters have never met nor heard of the man, but he’s family so they accept him with open arms. He immediately begins to tear up his aunts’ home, so when he turns up dead, Rosie feels only a sense of relief—until she realizes the police suspect the sisters.

Former CIA librarian and amateur sleuth Riley Rhodes is loving her fresh start as the manager of the Udderly Delicious Ice Cream Shop. The leaves are turning, tourists are leaf-peeping, and Penniman, Connecticut is putting finishing touches on the weekend long Halloween Happening. But the village is also buzzing. Former child star Cooper Collins is overseeing the production of a romantic comedy that’s filming on the town green and his domineering socialite mother, Diantha, is planning her lavish Halloween themed wedding at her Inn on the Green.

The vineyards of the Willesford Wine Group occupy a particularly choice section of French wine country. From the grapes of Provence, the owners of this impeccably managed syndicate have squeezed international fame and fortune. Next to their spectacular estate lies the petite Peregrine Winery, whose shadowy owners suddenly make repeated requests to buy Willesford's property - raising their offer each time. Unable to discern Peregrine's motive for these attempts, the Willesford group sends for London's gourmet detective, a sleuth with impeccable reasoning and an even finer palate.

While Robbie scrambles through breakfast orders for her expanding clientele at Pans 'N Pancakes, tempers run as high as the sticky August heat in South Lick, Indiana. Real estate developer Fiona Closs plans to build a towering luxury resort at one of the most scenic hilltops in Brown County, and not everyone can see the sunny side of the imposing proposition - including Robbie's furious Aunt Adele, who doesn't waste a minute concocting protests and road blockades. When a vocal protester is silenced forever at the resort site, Robbie ditches the griddle to catch the killer.

Peppermint Cookie Murder is the first book in the festive paranormal cozy series, Christmas Catastrophe Mysteries. If you like kind-hearted heroines, furry sidekicks, and a dash of mistletoe magic, then you’ll love Trixie Silvertale’s tasty whodunit.

Mombert Graf Gryn von Frenz, schwarzes Schaf seiner adeligen Familie und von Beruf Landwirtschaftskontrolleur, will eigentlich mit Verbrechen und Ermittlungen nichts mehr am Hut haben. Doch dann wird im Kottenforst bei Bonn die Leiche einer Frau gefunden - und schnell gibt es einen Verdächtigen: Magnus Preuss, der Hausmeister eines nahegelegenen Tagungszentrums. Mombert kennt den Verdächtigen, da der nebenbei einen kleinen Bauernhof betreibt. Auf keinen Fall hat dieser sanftmütige Mann einen Mord begangen! Davon kann Mombert auch den gemütlichen Dorfpolizisten Heinz Heckenbusch überzeugen.

Einmal im Jahr gönnt sich der Koch und Gourmet Xavier Kieffer einen Ausflug nach Italien. Gemeinsam mit seinem Schulfreund, dem Wein- und Ölhändler Alessandro Colao, fährt er in die Toskana, unternimmt Weinproben und fährt einige Tage darauf mit einem Laster voller Wein und Öl zurück nach Luxemburg.Diesmal geht der Trip allerdings gehörig schief. Sein Freund versetzt ihn und Kieffer findet heraus, dass Alessandro bereits Tage zuvor ohne ihn nach Italien aufgebrochen ist - und seither hat niemand etwas von ihm gehört.