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Evie St. Claire's life takes an exciting turn when she discovers she's the rightful heir to her long-lost aunt's estate. Filled with anticipation, she quickly learns that her inheritance is a dilapidated house of little value. To make matters worse, claiming her great aunt's remains requires a journey to the serene lakeside town of Honeysuckle Springs.

Just as Jen sits down to write her next murder mystery novel, a killer strikes again in the tiny town of Riddleton. Will Jen be able to solve this murderous plot, or will the killer, and her new book, get the better of her?

When Charlie accepts an invitation for a potluck Thanksgiving feast, she immediately decides to bring dessert. Homemade pies, of course. And they look so delicious that two of the guests decide to sneak a few bites before the meal. Which wouldn’t be an issue, except they both end up dead! Obviously, Charlie didn’t poison the pies, but that’s not how it appears. Can she solve the case in time to save the day?

Lucy Hale always wanted to make a name for herself. A name that people would associate with excellence, creativity and fun. She thought she had found her calling in the big city and was on her way to becoming a world-renowned food blogger...Until she got some tragic news that pulled her back to her small town. Can she still make a name for herself in Ivy Creek and survive the the suffocating attention of its citizens who think she's too big for her britches? Will she acquit herself in the court of public opinion and help to find the killer or become the killer's next victim?

This collection includes books 4-6 of Lucy Burdette's cozy Key West Food Critic Mystery series: Book 4: Murder With Ganache, Book 5: Death With All the Trimmings, and Book 6: Fatal Reservations, featuring sleuthing food critic Hayley Snow.

In einem Weinberg wird die Leiche eines bekannten Winzers gefunden – mit einer Rebschere in der Brust. Emilio von Ritzfeld-Hechenstein interessiert das allerdings wenig. Er will sich zu Abwechslung mal gepflegt aus allem raushalten. Schließlich ist der Alltag eines Privatermittlers hektisch genug. Und wenn Emilio eins verabscheut, dann Hektik. Also genießt er die Auszeit auf dem Weingut seiner Freundin Phina, flaniert durch Bozen und kehrt in den einschlägigen Weinbars und Buschenschenken ein. Als jedoch Phinas beste Freundin spurlos verschwindet, fühlt sich Emilio in die Pflicht genommen. Er ahnt nicht, worauf er sich einlässt.

Baron Emilio von Ritzfeld-Hechenstein versteht etwas vom Rebensaft, schließlich wuchs er auf einem Weingut auf. Doch seit dem Bankrott des Vaters ist Emilio chronisch pleite – was er nicht zuletzt seiner Vorliebe für die schönen Dinge des Lebens verdankt: guter Wein und gutes Essen! Zum Glück hat Emilio nicht nur einen feinen Gaumen, sondern auch eine ausgezeichnete Beobachtungsgabe: Sein Geld verdient er als Privatdetektiv. Als ihn eine alte Dame bittet, den vermeintlichen Unfalltod ihres Sohnes aufzuklären, überlegt Emilio nicht lange.

Is something sinister happening near Judy’s home, or has Peter’s recent trauma caused his mind to play tricks on him? Could someone in this cozy neighborhood be guilty of murder? Backbiting gossip, shadowy figures, and circumstantial evidence may be deceiving him.

Newly single pizzeria owner Delilah O’Leary is determined to keep her restaurant afloat in the picturesque resort town of Geneva Bay, Wisconsin. To boost her bottom line, she sets her sights on winning the hefty cash prize in the town’s annual “Taste of Wisconsin” culinary contest. In her corner, she’s got her strong-willed, “big-boned” cat Butterball, her wisecracking BFF, her cantankerous great-aunt, and a nearly-flawless recipe for Pretzel Crust Deep-Dish Bratwurst Pizza.

When Melody Clue loses a close friend in a tragic fashion, she is devastated. Unfortunately, things only get worse from there. After Melody discovers that her friend died under suspicious circumstances, she feels compelled to investigate what happened. Can Melody handle the shocking truth? Find out by buying Tarts, Tears, and Tragedy right now!

Story Tree bookstore and café is unlike any bookstore in the country. It’s a haven for fan societies of every sort. This weekend, Clary is hosting the Agatha Christie Appreciation Society. This means two things: Marie is baking orange and fig scones and stocking up on Devonshire cream. And, there’s a whole lot of amateur detectives running around.

When Sloan Krause walks in on her husband, Mac, screwing the barmaid, she gives him the boot. Sloan has spent her life in Leavenworth, Washington becoming an expert in brewing craft beer, and she doesn't have time to be held back by her soon-to-be ex-husband. She decides to strike out on her own, breaking away from the Krause family brewery, and goes to work for Nitro, the hip new nano-brewery in the Bavarian-themed town. But then she finds one of Nitro's competitors dead in the fermenting tub, clutching the secret recipe for the IPA.

This bundle includes books four, five, and six of the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series: Book Four: Red Velvet Revenge, Book Five: Going, Going, Ganache, and Book Six: Sugar and Iced.

Was soll man mit Bunkern aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg anfangen, die nie genutzt wurden? Wein darin einlagern! Baron Emilio hält das für eine gute Idee. Er ist nur allzu gern bereit, die attraktive Fotokünstlerin Tilda Kneissl auf ihren Ausflügen für ein Fotobuch über die Südtiroler Bunkeranlagen zu begleiten – erst recht, wenn ein guter Tropfen dabei herausspringt. Doch dann finden sie in einem Vinschgauer Bunker etwas deutlich weniger Erfreuliches: die mumifizierte Leiche einer jungen Frau.

Der Eisack ist ein wildromantischer Gebirgsfluss, der schon mal entwurzelte Bäume mit sich führt. Und eines schönen Sommertages auch die Leiche von Franz Mitterlechner, einem in Südtirol weithin bekannten Weinhändler. Baron Emilio von Ritzfeld-Hechenstein, Privatermittler wider Willen, ist das erst einmal herzlich egal. Bis er erfährt, dass der Tote ihn testamentarisch bedacht hat: mit einer Magnumflasche Tignanello, einem besonders edlen Roten. Doch wenn der Baron von etwas Ahnung hat, dann ist es Wein.

Selbst der bekennende Misanthrop Baron Emilio von Ritzfeld-Hechenstein muss zugeben: In Südtirol lässt es sich aushalten! Der Wein ist köstlich, und die lokalen Spezialitäten schmecken vorzüglich. Da ist es nur folgerichtig, dass Emilio in Südtirol dauerhaft Wurzeln geschlagen hat. Seine Tätigkeit als Privatdetektiv will er vorübergehend ruhen lassen. Bis ein Winzer seine Hilfe braucht. Ein anonymer Erpresser behauptet, einige Flaschen des vorzüglichen Lagrein im Weinkeller vergiftet zu haben. Da kann Emilio nicht untätig bleiben: Bei Wein versteht der Baron keinen Spaß!

Trapped in Paradise, Washington by a snowstorm, Lily and Judy fear for their lives. A sudden blizzard confines a group of shelter seekers to a lodge that has been closed for the season. The scenery is breathtaking, but when bodies start to drop, it seems clear that one of their companions is a murderer.

Chase, a young honest employee of Lily’s, is accused of Murder. Convinced of his innocence Lily and Judy rush to investigate. Cute dogs, crazy neighbors, and the restaurant business prove to complicate the endeavor. How can the two sleuths keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison? Budding romances and some deliciously simple meals make this mystery all the more appetizing.

It's a rockin' New Year for Angie and her crew as they cater a bash for a famous band-and as a bonus, they'll get to stay at the singer's Sun Valley house for a whole week once the party's over. But there are hints of discord, and the event hits a sour note when one of the musicians is found with a drumstick in his chest. Is this a case of creative differences turned lethal or is there another motive at play? Angie's jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire as she and her fellow foodies try to solve the case before the killer comes out for an encore.

1920s, Pasadena, California: People are dropping dead after communion services at Daisy's church; Detective Sam Rotondo has finally professed his love for Daisy; and Daisy sees swaying trees in her crystal ball, a prop in which she doesn't place any faith. But when the crystal ball's image leads Daisy to her client's missing butler, and then a bunch of bootleggers, Daisy unknowingly bumps into the man responsible for the parishioners' deaths. She doesn't recognize him, but he recognizes her and that lands Daisy at the top of his to-be-murdered list.

Tally Holt is thrilled to see her new replicas of vintage sweets displayed in the window of Bella's Baskets, a gift basket shop owned by her friend, Yolanda Bella. There's just one problem - the creations appear to be melting. The ladies assume the culprit is the broiling heat of the Texas sun - until that night, the store window is smashed, and there's only one thing missing: the replicas.

Der ehemalige Sternekoch Xavier Kieffer hat der Haute Cuisine abgeschworen und betreibt in der Luxemburger Unterstadt ein kleines Restaurant, wo er seinen Gästen Huesenziwwi, Bouneschlupp und Rieslingpaschtéit serviert. Doch dann bricht eines Tages ein renommierter Pariser Gastro-Kritiker tot in seinem Restaurant zusammen - und plötzlich steht Kieffer unter Mordverdacht. Als dann noch sein alter Lehrmeister spurlos verschwindet, beschließt der Luxemburger, die Ermittlungen selbst in die Hand zu nehmen; sie führen ihn bis nach Paris und Genf.

At Kapow Koffee, business is brewing with cats, comic books, and triple iced upside-down caramel macchiatos. Oh, and there’s a dapple dachshund in the mix, too. Turns out, being a successful entrepreneur is exhausting! Owner Kirby Jackson is in desperate need of a break from routine. Part of that routine includes serving his favorite patron detective Felicia Strong every morning. But Kirby’s positive that she’s dating the wrong guy.

Lucy is looking forward to a holiday season that's filled with Christmas carols, remembering, and yummy food. She's also excited about all the festive recipes she'll be introducing to the menu at Sweet Delights bakery. When she finds out that an obnoxious woman at an event for the homeless has stolen some of her treats for her business, Lucy gives this lady a piece of her mind in no uncertain terms. She's left bewildered when this lady is found dead. Did Lucy's harsh words, spoken in the heat of the moment, have an effect on the lady's life, or is something more sinister at play?

The longer a case stretches on, the greater the chances are that the investigation will go cold. As Sabrina Carlson stares down day four of her latest case, she's terrified that the killer will get away. Unfortunately, Sabrina has hit a wall. She has no leads to speak of. She doesn't know what to do next. Can she find a way to track down the killer? Or will the murderer get away?

When Goldy Schulz is offered a stint hosting a cooking show for PBS, she jumps at the chance. Her catering business is failing, and the publicity will help her get back on track. But when a series of mishaps places Goldy's life in danger, she knows she must whip up her own crime-solving recipe before a hearty dose of intrigue and a deadly dash of danger ends her cooking career once and for all.

To keep her cooking school and catering business, Mia's Morsels, afloat, Mia's handed off oversight to her boyfriend Trent's mother while she focuses on earning a steady paycheck. Too bad her mean-spirited boss at the lodge keeps the misery flowing as steadily as the money. At least her roommate, Christina, is still dedicated to Mia's Morsels—though she's also distracted, thanks to her clingy mother's constant demands. And the distraction only grows when Christina's old flame shows up in Magic Springs, Idaho, in his Escalade, claiming out of the blue to be her fiancé.

After Marty's on the Bay is linked to a local food poisoning death in the coastal town of Port Townsend, Washington, Lily and Judy Pine set off to clear the restaurant's name. But they soon find themselves deep in a murder investigation. When their good friend Detective Miller is assaulted, leaving an inept officer in charge of the case, it's up to Judy and Lily to discover the truth. Can the mother and daughter team solve the murder and restore their restaurant's reputation?

When Danielle Roberts inherits a boarding house in Charters Towers, her first thought is that it’s a scam. Assured by the solicitor that it isn’t, she decides to make a quick trip and sort everything out. She has no intention of staying. A pastry chef, she owns a café in Redcliffe. The first person she sees when she arrives is the last person she wants to see. Brett Bainbridge, her first boyfriend, broke her heart when he walked out on her. Now, here he is, standing in her garden bed.

For all its merriment, Christmas can also bring melancholy-and in Magic Springs, Idaho, Mia finds that the season has brought her an unhappy ghost who's pulling poltergeist-style pranks to get her attention. When she demands an explanation, the ghost just sends a message: Ask Mary Alice-that is, Mia's beloved Grans, who's been training her to develop her witchy talents. If anyone can figure this out, it's Grans . . . even if she still hasn't managed to free Mia's cat from a previous spell that she cast.

Robbie and her new husband Abe O'Neill are enjoying a summer evening in the park with fellow townsfolk excited for some Friday night fireworks. In attendance are senior residents from Jupiter Springs Assisted Living, including Roy Bird, father to South Lick's very own Police Lieutenant Buck Bird. Despite his blindness, Roy is a member of his group home's knitting circle, spending quality time with some lovely ladies. But when the lightshow ends, one of the knitters who sat with Roy is found dead, a puncture wound in her neck.

As summer settles over Airlie Falls, Texas, baker Rosie Hart is gearing up for the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. Orders are coming in fast, but when someone calls in an order for a mud cake, Rosie feels uneasy. After a series of confusing phone calls, she comes to the chilling conclusion that the term mud cake is in fact code for a hit—someone is ordering a murder!

With Christmas approaching, Sadie is preparing for a large blended-family gathering including many new grandchildren - in their home in Fort Collins, Colorado. Even with the festive chaos, Sadie drops everything when word gets out that her friend, Mary, is the victim of a holiday robbery. Though priceless to the family, the collection has been valued at $40,000, and the Christmas tree in the care facility has never looked so good. But before the ornaments can be retrieved by Mary, 11 of the most expensive ornaments are stolen.

Spring has sprung in Ashland, Oregon, and everything at Torte seems to be coming up buttercream roses. But just when Juliet Capshaw seems to have found her sweet spot - with her staff set to handle the influx of tourists for this year's Shakespeare festival while she moves back into her childhood home - things take a dramatic turn. Jules discovers a long-forgotten dossier in her deceased father's belongings that details one of the most controversial cases in Ashland's history: a hit-and-run accident from the 1980s.