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Spring 2023 Mystery Releases

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Hi there! Spring is around the corner and I have a couple of big releases lined up for you. Both of these are first books in new series. So get ready to encounter new characters and visit new worlds while you solve some nice juicy mysteries.

Murder at Buxley Manor

Murder at Buxley Manor
ON PREORDER

Order here –> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVG7V2DY

This is a historical mystery set in the 1920s. I have been planning and researching this for the past three years. For now, this is a trilogy with three books that will be best read in a serial fashion. The stories get really intense so be prepared to scratch your head as you try to figure out whodunnit. Like all my books, there’s plenty of fun with friends and family and lots of yummy food.

Murder at Buxley Manor releases on March 9 and will be available in Kindle, paperback and large print.

Sail Away Patsy

cruise ship cozy mystery
ON PREORDER

Order here –> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XHY3PBG

If you were sorry to see the Dolphin Bay series end, all is not lost. Meg Butler is off to work on a cruise ship and gets her own series. Fans of cruise cozy mysteries (have you read Mango Chili Cruiser and Croissants and Cruises yet?) are in for a treat. Expect plenty of hijinks, fast paced action and shenanigans in this new series as Meg travels the world with her sidekicks in tow.

The first book has Meg bumbling along as an intern, trying to win a coveted prize. Book your copy now so it lands on your Kindles on April 4.

NEW RELEASE – Strawberry Vanilla Peril is here!

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I am so pleased to announce that Book 7 in the Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery series is now live on Kindle. The paperback and large print version is also available right now.

There are only two more books left in the series so if you haven’t started it yet, I recommend you pick up Book 1 and start reading. All the books can be read as standalones but they are much more enjoyable when read in order.

Get your copy now and enjoy. 🙂

Strawberry Vanilla Peril – A Cozy Murder Mystery

Champion Cyclist Falls to Death

It’s spring in Dolphin Bay and a big cycle race is passing through town. Anna’s Cafe sets up a stall with snacks and drinks for the participants. When a well known cyclist crashes to his death in the woods, the police blame the lemonade.

Suddenly, Anna’s granddaughter is the top suspect because she was seen handing out drinks to the dead guy. Anna and company are stumped because the victim was a total stranger who didn’t know any of them. The new detective in town wants to close the case soon and time is running out.

Meanwhile, the mayor and her minions target Meg and convince the locals to blackball her.

Can Anna and the Firecrackers use their sleuthing skills and solve the murder before it’s too late?

Strawberry Vanilla Peril is a clean, cozy mystery with fast paced action, twists and turns and a baffling murder mystery that will keep you guessing till the end.

Don’t miss this latest instalment in the much loved Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery series.

ENTIRE SERIES FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED

Happy New Year 2021 – New Release

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Welcome to 2021. Hope you and your loved ones are doing well and staying safe.

I have a new release for you. It’s a collection of some of my favorite mysteries, set against a backdrop of love. I thought it would be perfect for the new year and Valentine’s Day.

Dolphin Bay #6 is with the editor and I hope to release it by the end of this month or early February.

Also in the works, new covers for the Dolphin Bay Series. I might ask you to choose one out of my final picks.

Now about Must Love Murder

Do you like the title? Of course, it’s based on Must Love Dogs, one of my favorite rom coms. What happened to 90s style romcoms?

This contains five – yes, FIVE – full books and I am offering the collection for a new year special price of 99c. It does not get better than this, believe me.

For Kindle Unlimited users, you can of course binge on all these five books for free with a single borrow.

And there are recipes at the end!

New Year Special Edition – Five Book Cozy Mystery Collection with recipes – FREE with Kindle Unlimited

‘Love is all you need’, the Beatles crooned. But what happens when that love is not the epic love story you expected?

Must Love Murder is a handpicked collection of five full length bestselling cozy mysteries set against a backdrop of love. Perfect to welcome the new year and get in the mood for Valentine’s Day.

If you like clean cozy mysteries featuring strong heroines, nonstop action, yummy food and a dash of romance, you are going to love this anthology.

Christmas Cookie Exchange

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Hello there! Hope you are doing well. The holiday season is just around the corner and I thought of having an online cookie exchange to get in the mood for the festive season.

Here’s what I’m thinking –

You can send in as many recipes as you like. Name them whatever you want. For example, Aunt Joan’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or Grandma Betty’s Sugar Cookies or Best Snickerdoodle etc.

Add whatever information you want about you. For example, Mel from Alaska or Retired Nurse from Missouri etc.

Add a photo of the cookies if you like. This is optional but remember, a picture speaks a 1000 words!

If I get a minimum of 20 recipes from you, I will compile all of them and put them online.

And yes, everyone can download this book for FREE and share it with friends and family.

I hope you are as excited about this idea as I am. This is a great way to mingle with people from across the world and share your family recipes. Especially when we can’t get out much and our movements are curtailed.

Cookies and Christmas

Have you been waiting for the next book in the Pelican Cove series? Well, your wait is over. If you preordered the book, it should land on your Kindle today.

Jenny faces the challenge of a lifetime, solving a murder that never happened.

That’s all from me today. I hope you are hanging in there.

New Release: Blueberry Chai Frenzy

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Hello there! I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy and safe.

As you must have guessed, I have some news. Blueberry Chai Frenzy, Book 5 in the Dolphin Bay series, is now Live. You can buy or borrow it from Amazon here –

This book was written during the quarantine/ lockdown period and is dedicated to healthcare workers across the world. You can read more about it in the book.

Some of you may remember, Pancakes and Parrots was going to be my 20th major release. But turns out, this one came first so it’s actually Blueberry Chai Frenzy that is the 20th.

I am celebrating by giving away three Kindle copies.

You can enter the fancy (I hope) giveaway below. I am using this software for the first time so please bear with me in case there are glitches. This system is designed so that you can do multiple actions to enter and each action is counted as one entry. Not too shabby, huh?

If this goes smoothly, I am planning to use the same system to set up a giveaway for Pancakes and Parrots. I did warn you that this summer was going to be flooded with them. 😉

So without further ado, a brief blurb for the new book and the giveaway.

I hope you enjoy the book and leave a review (I always hope that).

Please also leave a comment and say Hi. I love comments!

Blueberry Chai Frenzy

Man Found Dead On Park Bench

The Butler women are thriving. Anna’s Cafe is a big success and her friendship with ex police chief Gino Mancini is progressing slowly but steadily. Now she wants to focus on finding her husband John’s killer.

When a man is found dead in the botanical garden, Anna feels obliged to help Gino investigate.

The police suspect the old man’s son, a hostile young man with a clear motive. For the first time, Anna is inclined to agree with them.

As details of the crime emerge, Anna realizes the dead man was hated by many. False alibis, feuding neighbors and estranged family members keep Anna going around in circles. The truth seems elusive as every clue Anna pursues proves to be a red herring. Faced with secrets and lies at every turn, Anna banks on her girls for much needed support.

Meanwhile, spring has arrived in Dolphin Bay with a profusion of wildflowers and incessant rain. Everyone is looking forward to the annual spring fling festival. Will a rotten old oak foil their plans?

Blueberry Chai Frenzy is a fast paced murder mystery that will keep you guessing till the end.

If you like cozy mysteries featuring strong women, scenic small towns, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love this latest instalment in the Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery series.

Buy now and escape into a clean, comforting cozy mystery.

Blueberry Chai Frenzy Giveaway

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STAY HOME with this BOX SET [NEW RELEASE]

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Hello everyone! How are you? Hope you are staying home, staying strong and staying positive. I know it can be kind of tough, especially for people who are used to leaving their homes at a certain time every day and interacting with a large number of people.

Let’s all help each other by staying home and keeping some physical distance. That doesn’t mean you can’t think of someone or have them in your heart!

NEW RELEASE

I have yet another new release to help you escape the harsh reality we are all facing right now. This is a 4 book set of the Pelican Cove mysteries. Some of you have already read these. But why not read them again?

Even at $9.99, this set is a steal at almost 30% off.

This is the highest I have ever priced anything at release. You are my special peeps so I will let you in on a secret. I really want to encourage you to borrow this via Kindle Unlimited. Why? Because it is FREE via Kindle Unlimited.

Amazon is offering two months free for a KU subscription right now.

If you want to know more about this program, here is the post I wrote about it.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET FOR BOOKS – KINDLE UNLIMITED

Some of the other books I have on right now are the SHORT STORY COLLECTION which is a FREE download. I hope you have taken advantage and 1-clicked it.

If you are eagerly awaiting the next Pelican Cove book, don’t forget to preorder the latest.

That’s all from me for now. I am back to writing the next Dolphin Bay book. Hope you all have a happy Easter.

New Release: CRANBERRY SAGE MIRACLE is Live

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Hello and Happy Leap Year. I’m happy to announce the first release of 2020 and indeed this decade.

Cranberry Sage Miracle takes us back to Dolphin Bay and the Butler ladies. This is a holiday themed book which can be enjoyed through the year.

Lots of new stuff is coming your way soon. Until then, I hope you will check out the new book and give it a chance.

CRANBERRY SAGE MIRACLE

Dolphin Bay Philanthropist Strangled in Bed! 

Christmas is around the corner and café owner Anna Butler has big plans for the holiday season. When a beloved local philanthropist is murdered in his sleep, Anna is shocked and sad but decides she is too busy to go sleuthing this time. Then an odious stranger turns up at the café and makes her an offer she cannot ignore. Anna plunges into the investigation against the wishes of her family.

Interviews with the victim’s family reveal they all had an equal opportunity to commit the crime. But none of them appear to have a motive. The situation worsens when the very man she is supposed to vindicate becomes the top suspect of the police. Can she keep up her end of the bargain?
Meanwhile, Anna’s mother is home for the holidays, trying to cope with the big secret Anna kept from her.

Cranberry Sage Miracle is a fast paced holiday themed cozy mystery that can be enjoyed any day of the year. Book 4 in the Dolphin Bay series will compel you to work those grey cells, trying to figure out whodunit. The Christmas cheer will warm your heart and remind you to count your blessings.

If you like cozy mysteries with strong women, friends and family, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love this book.

Buy your copy now and start reading.

The book is currently on sale at 99c for a limited time.

Welcome 2020 (New Book Inside)

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Hello there!

Wish you a Happy New Year. Hope this year brings you peace and good health. It’s the dawn of a new decade and I eagerly await what lies ahead.

Mystery fans got some sad news this week with the demise of M. C. Beaton. She’s one of my favorite authors and truly an inspiration. May she rest in peace. I have no doubt she will continue to entertain readers forever.

NEW RELEASE ALERT

Big News! I have a new release.

The book went live on December 10 and many of you have already enjoyed reading it. But I know it must have been hard to find time to read amidst all the holiday frenzy. So I waited to tell you about it.

Pelican Cove fans will be happy to reunite with Jenny and the Magnolias.

MURDER AND MAYHEM ON THE HIGH SEAS

Jenny and her friends embark on the trip of their lifetime, a nine day Caribbean cruise aboard the Glamour of the Seas. It’s Betty Sue’s 86th birthday and the girls are determined to enjoy everything the ship has to offer, starting with the Sail Away party. But stormy seas lie ahead!

When a high stakes poker game turns deadly, Betty Sue is detained as a suspect. A cold blooded killer lurks in the shadows under the warm tropical sun. Jenny steps up to investigate, aided by her trusted sidekicks. Can she apply her sleuthing skills to this alien environment and clear Betty Sue of blame?

Jenny wades through the ship’s underbelly, uncovering a web of lies and secrets as she tries to catch the elusive murderer. Wooed by admirers old and new, she must make peace with her past in order to be happy in her personal life.

If you like cruise ship adventures and fast paced mysteries with a dash of romance, you will love this cozy cruise ship mystery from the Pelican Cove series.

Join Jenny and the Magnolias this Christmas season for a nonstop, action packed adventure on the high seas. There’s plenty of delicious food and drink to keep you busy, along with quirky characters and red herrings.

COMING SOON

I am eager to know how you like this new book, especially the cruise ship setting. Would you like to read more such books? Please leave a comment, a review or let me know by email. I might just create a new cruising series ;).

Paperbacks are going on SALE soon. This will be exclusive for January only. This is a great opportunity to add your favorite books to your permanent library. So stay tuned for more.

Have a great day, year, decade ahead!! 🙂

Large Print and Mega Cozy Mystery Sale

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Have you heard of large print books? Do you ever read them?

I have been meaning to produce large print versions of my books for a while now. I am pleased to announce that I have finally taken the first step and published a large print version of Strawberries and Strangers, the first book in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.

Please do go and check it out here –>

Larger font means more pages. This one clocked in at 500+. So the cost is higher than your normal paperback.

With the holidays coming up, this is a great gift option for the readers in your family.

If you still haven’t read the Pelican Cove series, what are you waiting for?

There are 9 bestselling books in the series, all of them loved by readers. Get a kindle version of the first book here –>

You can borrow all these books for FREE if you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber.

Mega Cozy Mystery Sale

The Mega Cozy Mystery Sale is on right now with excellent cozies for 99c. Some of them are box sets which means some really good deals are up for grabs. There is also a Kindle Fire giveaway for one lucky winner.

cozy mystery sale
http://fairfieldpublishing.com/cozy-mystery-sale-oct-2019/

Writing update –

I am currently working on the next Pelican Cove book. Hoping to release it by Thanksgiving.

I hope you all took advantage of the free run of Hazelnuts and Halloween and got yourself a copy.

If you are liking any of my books, please do head over to Amazon, Goodreads, Bookbub or whatever your favorite platform is and leave a brief review. Reviews help other readers discover my books. Why not share the love? You will have my eternal gratitude :).

Until next time, enjoy all the coziness that fall brings with it.

New Release: APPLE CARAMEL MAYHEM is Live :)

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Hello everyone! Have you been anxiously awaiting fall? This new release will get you in the mood right away.

Apple Caramel Mayhem is the third book in the Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery Series. As I said before, this one really tested me. But I am happy with how the book has turned out. I hope you give it a read and like it too.

Change is the only constant in Anna Butler’s life. Her new cafe is open and drawing large crowds. Her family life is finally coming together. The leaves are turning and it’s time to go apple picking.

When a gruesome murder shocks the town, Anna decides to go sleuthing again to help her old friend.

The book is now LIVE on Amazon. Download a sample or just BUY with 1-Click. You can also borrow the book for free if you are a Kindle Unlimited member.

Here is a bit more about the book. Enjoy!!

Apple Caramel Mayhem

Apple Caramel Mayhem

City Developer Murdered at Historic Castle

Anna’s Café is flourishing. Locals and tourists can’t stop gorging on her delicious cupcakes.

Dolphin Bay is in turmoil as a city developer proposes new construction on the scenic Coastal Walk. Locals flock to the town meeting to protest. Hours later, the man is dead, stabbed to death in a room full of people. The police face a big challenge since everyone present had a motive to kill. Then the murder weapon is discovered.

When Anna’s friend and local resort owner Charlie Robinson becomes the top suspect, she reluctantly steps in to help. Can she ignore his sordid reputation and trust he is innocent?

New secrets are revealed and multiple suspects emerge as Anna travels across cities and digs into the past to find the real killer. Her personal life proves to be highly eventful, keeping her on her toes. Meanwhile, the local football team is in dire need of assistance.

Apple Caramel Mayhem is a fast paced clean cozy mystery that will keep you guessing till the end. Book 3 in Dolphin Bay is chock full of fall flavor and sets the tone for a cozy autumn evening by the fireside.

If you like cozy mysteries with strong women, second chances, friendships that endure and plenty of yummy food, you will love Apple Caramel Mayhem.

I am eager to know what you think about this one. Have a great weekend!

Ooops…I forgot! [New Release]

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Hello there! It’s been a while since I posted anything. I have been busy writing the third book in the Dolphin Bay series. It’s being really temperamental!

I hope you got the email announcing the first book, Raspberry Chocolate Murder. I suddenly realized something. I never told you about the release of Book 2, Orange Thyme Death.

Orange Thyme Death went live on August 12 and readers have been loving it. Here is the blurb and cover for your reference. I hope you will go check it out. Just click on the link below to go to the book page.

Raspberry Chocolate Murder and Orange Thyme Death are both available in paperback!

No rest for the wicked so I’m going back to my writing desk. Working on Book 3 (Apple Caramel Mayhem). Also doing some work on the next Pelican Cove book.

Enjoy the crisp, cool fall air until next time, eat lotsa apples 🙂

Body at Bookstore Baffles Dolphin Bay

When a local man is found dead at Bayside Books, Anna Butler becomes implicated in a second murder. Her past connection with the victim raises a red flag the police cannot ignore. The Firecrackers start working to clear Anna of the ridiculous allegations.

Anna’s daughter Cassie isn’t making things easy. Mother and daughter argue over how to deal with the unexpected visitor, Anna choosing trust and emotion over Cassie’s more practical approach. Meanwhile, Mayor Lara, Anna’s nemesis, continues to breathe down her neck, promising dire consequences.

The Butler women are immersed in turmoil as the grand opening of Anna’s café is postponed and her dreams are threatened once again. As the murder investigation takes a bizarre turn, a certain ex-police chief provides the only bright spot in Anna’s life.

Orange Thyme Death is a sensational pageturner that will keep you guessing and leave you amazed at an ending you didn’t see coming.

If you like cozy mysteries with fearless heroines, high drama, beach settings and yummy food, you will love this second book set in Dolphin Bay.

New Release: Sundaes and Sinners is LIVE :)

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Hello there! Hope you are having a great Sunday!

I am happy to announce that Sundaes and Sinners, Book 9 of the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series is now LIVE on Amazon. Yay! 🙂 The book has already scaled the charts and is in the top 1000 books in the Amazon store.

If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can borrow or check it out immediately.

Here is a brief blurb about the book.

Sundaes and Sinners

Murder Suspected in Homecoming Queen’s Fatal Accident

Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief.

The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl.

As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who among them could have gone far enough to kill her? Faced with multiple suspects and baffled by several false leads, Jenny has a tough task ahead of her.

Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove is getting ready for the spring festival as Jenny tries to rebuild her life.

If you like clean cozy mysteries with plenty of red herrings, yummy food and strong women, you will like this latest installment in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series.

Buy now and start reading this fast paced mystery.

Until next time, Happy Reading!

Work on the new series is progressing at a steady pace. I should have some more news on it soon.