Christmastime Murders

Thinking of jingle bells and mistletoe? Cozy up with these juicy mysteries loaded with yummy recipes, festive treats and MURDER! Christmastime Murders is a limited edition of three bestselling cozy murder mysteries that have entertained thousands of readers. Expect plenty of lovable quirky characters, small town warmth, gripping suspense, Yuletide spirit and baffling puzzles riddled with red herrings. Titles in the anthology - COOKIES AND CHRISTMAS 5 stars - 'Christmas, murder, and good feelings!' As Pelican Cove kicks off holiday season with the tree lighting ceremony, local sleuth Jenny King receives a strange letter claiming a murder has been committed. Feeling obliged to investigate, she is surprised to find the victim hale and hearty. Refusing to believe she has been pranked, Jenny persists in digging deeper to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, her loving husband has lost faith in Christmas and a destitute family has arrived in town. As the bodies begin to drop, Jenny and the Magnolias have a lot more than Christmas cookies on their plate. Can this fearless sleuth overcome danger and track down the elusive criminal who will stop at nothing to achieve his ends? CRANBERRY SAGE MIRACLE 5 stars - 'Great surprise ending' After surviving a couple of turbulent years, cafe owner Anna Butler is looking forward to Christmas with her family. When the local philanthropist is strangled in his own bed, she has no wish to get involved. But a veiled threat from an odious stranger leaves her no choice. Things on the home front take a dramatic turn when her mother discovers the big secret Anna kept from her. Flanked by her loyal friends and a certain adoring ex police chief, Anna juggles holiday chores and amateur sleuthing in a race against time to solve the murder. CHRISTMAS WITH THE FRANKS 5 stars - 'Cozy mystery a la Agatha Christie' When the local millionaire's Christmas party ends with a dead host, Meera and family find themselves stranded at an isolated country mansion in a snow storm. Trapped among ambitious heirs, avenging spouses and unsavory guests, Meera and friends join forces with the local cop to solve the murder. Can this college dropout turned amateur sleuth stop the body count and figure out whodunnit? EXTRAS Holiday inspired recipes and a day in the life of a favorite Pelican Cove character. If you like holiday cozy mysteries featuring amateur women sleuths, yummy festive treats, friends and family with a side of murder, you will love this special Christmas collection.