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It's October in South Cove, California, and the locals in the quaint resort seem to be happily pairing off in the lull before the holidays. Everyone, that is, except for Jill Gardner's elderly aunt, who just dumped her besotted fiancé-and she won't say why.When Jill hosts a talk at Coffee, Books, and More on the topic of elder abuse, all that's really on her mind is lunch. But the topic hits close to home when she discovers Aunt Jackie has been getting mysterious calls. Jill's certain the caller is a con artist, of course, but her feisty aunt claims to understand this, though she's still shaken-and Harrold's still heartbroken. Who's behind the scam and why was her aunt targeted? When a volunteer from the Senior Project is found murdered, Jill's detective boyfriend is on the case-and it soon becomes clear no one is safe when a caller from beyond becomes a killer in their midst.Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings"Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged."-The Young Folks

In the latest Tourist Trap mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, bookshop café owner Jill Gardner contends with a best friend-turned-bridezilla while trying to solve a local historian's untimely date with death . . .At Coffee, Books, & More, Jill's the boss. But as Amy's maid-of-honor, she can barely keep up with marching orders--and now she's in charge of organizing an epic bachelorette! Adding to Jill's party-planning panic, the South Cove Heritage Society just unceremoniously dumped her historic landmark bid. While vying proposals rush in from a loaded land developer and a pushy travel guide company, Jill finds an unexpected ally in Heritage Society expert, Frank Gleason. But their happy union is cut short when Frank is mowed down in a suspicious hit-and-run. With Amy's big day on the horizon, Jill vows to catch the killer before she has to catch a bouquet.Praise for Lynn Cahoon"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings on the Tourist Trap Mysteries"Well-crafted . . . Cat and crew prove to be engaging characters and Cahoon does a stellar job of keeping them-and the reader-guessing." -Mystery Scene on A Story to Kill Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

Fans of female sleuth cozies will delight in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon's thirteenth installment in her long-running Tourist Trap Mystery series.In the California coastal town of South Cove, Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, becomes more engaged in sleuthing than wedding preparations when there's a murder in a dress shop . . . Jill couldn't love police chief Greg King more-so why does that engagement ring still feel funny on her finger? At least she'll have a chance to show it off this Saturday at their engagement party. Just in time for the event, a new dress shop has opened in town, Exquisite Gowns for You, specializing in designer wedding gowns and other custom-fit dresses. But Jill's excitement turns to shock when she comes by to pick up her dress for the party and discovers a dead body in the shop. New owner Harper Sanchez is behaving strangely and becoming more mysterious than anyone expected. Despite Greg's warnings to leave the case to him, Jill can't help looking into the murder. Somebody in South Cove is dressed to kill-and if Jill's not careful, she may not live to wear her wedding gown . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon and the Tourist Trap Mysteries "I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series." -Dru's Book Musings "Lynn Cahoon's popular Tourist Trap series is . . . one of my go-to cozy mystery series!" -Hope By the Book

Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, knows better than anyone that Sunny South Cove, California, is the picture-perfect place to spend the holidays—solving murders . . .   ROCKETS’ DEAD GLARE   When the local volunteer fire chief is found buried in ashes, Jill will have to work quickly to nab a killer with a short fuse—or else everyone’s Fourth of July will end with a fizzle . . .   A DEADLY BREW   Jill and her friends gather for an overnight Halloween fright fest in an abandoned house. Sounds like fun until a ghost makes contact with Jill IRL.   SANTA PUPPY   Jill Gardner has volunteered to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party at Coffee, Books, and More. But when a dog owner mysteriously dies, it’s up Jill to play Santa’s Little Crime Solver . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.”—Dru’s Book Musings                                                                                                   “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”—The Young Folks

Three more delightful holiday mini-mysteries from Lynn Cahoon's New York Times bestselling Tourist Trap series, together for the first time! Sunny South Cove, California, is the perfect spot for Jill Gardner and her store, Coffee, Books, and More-except when "more" turns out to be murder . . . Corned Beef and CasualtiesSunny South Cove is all abuzz preparing for their annual St. Patrick's Day festival. But the locals aren't exactly feeling the luck of the Irish, thanks to the rowdy behavior of some of the tourists who are pouring in-and also dying . . . Mother's Day MayhemJill's stock of Mother's Day cards is running low, but nerves about meeting her boyfriend's mother has distracted her from ordering more. Turns out Jill isn't the only one having feelings about mothers, especially ones who've just gotten out of jail . . . A Very Mummy HolidayJill has left her shop behind to spend Thanksgiving in coastal Oregon with her cop boyfriend, her golden retriever Emma, and a crowd of friends and family-including the mummified remains of a human body . . .Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings"Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged."-The Young Folks

"With the Moonstone Beach Festival coming up, Jill is touching base with her fellow small business owners to make it as successful as possible. It's frustrating when Darla, the owner of South Cove Winery, is late to a big meeting, but they manage to get the discussion rolling about the kite flying event and the big Battle of the Bands--which Darla's musician boyfriend is hoping will be his big break. And Jill, of course, will be there with her food truck, hoping for a financial boost after a slow spring. But amid the fun in the California sun, someone will soon be planning a funeral instead of a festival--and Jill and her detective fiancâe will have to find out who ruined the Moonstone Beach mood with murder..."--