Bøger af Dianne Harman

In the small town of Alma, Kansas, Jane Barrow's life is anything but serene. In "Swept Up Secrets," a gripping tale of mystery and domestic suspense, Jane finds herself caught in a whirlwind of personal challenges and enigmatic puzzles. Since the discovery of the Howland treasure, Jane's life has taken unexpected turns. Her ex-husband, Evan, has reappeared, stirring up past emotions for her and her children, further complicating her life. Meanwhile, her budding relationship with Marcus has stalled since he recently departed for work overseas, leaving Jane to navigate her feelings alone. And then there's Henry, the historian responsible for Jane and her children finding the treasure, who is also interested in Jane. But each man comes with his own problems. Jane's journey is not just about navigating complicated relationships. Her story also unfolds in her professional life. As the owner of a cleaning service business, Clean Sweep Services, Jane becomes an unwitting detective. The story introduces a new twist when her friend Brett enlists her help to investigate mysterious troubles at McCormick Heating and Air Conditioning. Reluctant yet determined, Jane delves into a world of business sabotage where she must unravel a web of deceit and confront potential suspects, including a disgruntled former employee and a competitive business owner. "Swept Up Secrets" is a story of resilience and determination, where Jane Barrow, a mother, businesswoman, and an accidental detective, must find the strength to face her personal demons while solving a perplexing mystery. The novel combines elements of suspense, romance, and mystery, creating a captivating narrative that explores the depths of family ties, the complexities of human relationships, and the courage to seek the truth. Join Jane as she navigates through the chaos, searching for clarity and peace in a life swept up by secrets and lies.

In the latest thrilling installment of the Clean Sweeps Cozy Mystery Series, Jane finds herself entangled in a web of luxury, deceit, and danger. Known for her keen ability to unravel the most confounding mysteries, Jane is approached by a high-society socialite to solve a case that's as scandalous as it is deadly: the murder of the socialite's boyfriend. As Jane delves deeper into the opulent world of the wealthy, she quickly learns that beneath the veneer of privilege and glamour lie the same passions and pitfalls that affect us all - love, jealousy, and, in this case, murder.Juggling her responsibilities as a single mother, her burgeoning cleaning business, and the quest for the elusive Howland treasure, Jane barely has a moment to breathe, let alone entertain the idea of romance. Yet, as she navigates this complex investigation, she finds herself the object of affection from not one, but two, desirable suitors. Each offers the promise of a bright, loving future, if only she can untangle herself from her past.Her former husband's sudden reappearance and his earnest desire to rekindle their lost love add to Jane's already full plate. With a renewed sense of self and independence, Jane struggles with the remnants of a life she's outgrown and the exciting possibilities of a future she never dared to imagine.As Jane inches closer to uncovering the truth behind the murder, she realizes that her involvement has put her and her client, Tori, in the crosshairs of a killer. With everything to lose, Jane must use her wits, courage, and the help of her friends to catch a murderer before she becomes the next victim.This captivating book from a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star is a perfect blend of mystery, suspense, and a dash of romance. Join Jane as she navigates the complexities of her life, proving that it's never too late to find happiness, love, and justice.

"Winter Festival" is a captivating tale that weaves together the strands of loss, love, and a lingering mystery. Della, the protagonist, is haunted by the memory of her late husband, Seth, which leads to a surreal encounter with him in the form of a ghost in a dream, and it appears to her as if he never left. He warns her of impending danger and insists she keep Bryce, a close FBI friend of his, nearby-a request that tangles the past with the present. As Della navigates the complexities of her emotions and the mystery surrounding Seth's message, she finds herself at the center of another troubling puzzle-the death of Clint Rogers, the chairman of the Winter Festival, a huge event in Clover, the small Ozark town where Della lives. Clint, known for his dislike of guns, is found dead in what initially appears to be a suicide. However, as Della delves deeper into the facts surrounding his death, the truth becomes murkier. Was Clint's death really self-inflicted, or is there a more sinister force at play in the seemingly tranquil town of Clover? Balancing her personal grief and the growing sense of unease, Della becomes an unwitting detective, piecing together clues that lead her through a labyrinth of relationships, secrets, and hidden motives. From conversations with Clint's grieving family to interactions with his ex-wife and contentious Winter Festival committee members, Della uncovers a tapestry of small-town intrigue and resentments. "Winter Festival" is more than a simple whodunit. It's a story of how the past holds onto us, how the unseen threads of our connections shape our present, and how sometimes, the most significant mysteries are the ones that reside within the human heart.

In the idyllic town of Cedar Bay, Oregon, a shocking event disrupts the calm: the kidnapping of little Jolie Conner, daughter of Senator Cash Conner. Ransom is a riveting political thriller that weaves a complex tapestry of ambition, betrayal, and corruption, set against the backdrop of a small community shaken by a child's disappearance. Kendra Conner, mother of the missing child, grapples with the nightmare of her daughter's abduction, while her husband, Senator Conner, faces a moral dilemma. The ransom demand is clear: support the controversial desalination plant, and Jolie returns home. The Senator's refusal to bend to the kidnapper's will puts him at the center of a perilous game where political power plays clash with family loyalties. Sheriff Mike Reynolds, Cash's stepfather, finds himself in a race against time, unraveling a web of suspects. From Millie, Jolie's nanny with secrets of her own, to Nick Delgado, a businessman desperate for the Senator's approval of his project, and Ryan McDaniel, a lobbyist caught in a moral dilemma - each character's fate entwines in a plot brimming with suspense. In the shadows, Alejandro, a powerful figure with vested interests in the plant, maneuvers his resources to protect his daughter, Eliana, who is married to Delgado. His actions set off a chain of events that escalate beyond his control, drawing in innocent and guilty alike. Ransom masterfully explores themes of power, family, and the lengths one will go to protect their own. As the search for Jolie intensifies, each character must confront their own ethics and fears. The story reaches its climax in a heart-pounding conclusion that will leave readers questioning where the line is drawn between right and wrong. Dianne Harman, known for her compelling storytelling, delivers a novel that is both a gripping political thriller and a poignant exploration of human nature. Ransom, the 24th book in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series, is a story of how personal and political worlds can collide with unforeseen consequences, capturing the reader's imagination from the first page to the last.

Every year, the quaint town of Clover buzzes with excitement as the County Fair rolls in. The lively sidewalk sales, thrilling rides, and the highly anticipated chili cook-off are the talk of the town. But this year, the chili brings more heat than anyone expected. When a cook-off judge falls ill after tasting a suspicious bowl of chili, people begin to wonder how that could happen? The incident becomes even murkier when Della decides that the intended target might have been the town's sheriff, who was notably absent due to a sudden accident. Enter Della, a resilient widow who's been grappling with the mysterious circumstances surrounding her husband's death. Just when she thought she'd laid her suspicions to rest, a determined FBI agent reopens old wounds, revealing that her husband's "accidental" death was anything but. As Della delves deeper, she senses dark eyes trailing her every move and realizes she's next on the killer's list. Tangled in a web of deceit, romance, and danger, Della finds solace in the unlikeliest of guardians: Moose, her loyal St. Bernard, whose fierce dedication to protecting his owner knows no bounds. With the sheriff and the FBI agent both vying for her heart and trust, Della must decide whom to rely on. But with Moose by her side and a town rallying behind her, she might just stand a chance against the shadows threatening to engulf her.

Dani lands a dream gig catering for Nashville's music elite at Sienna Rivers' lavish plantation. But the star-studded dinner spirals into chaos when a famed artist meets a deadly fate. Lucky for Dani, her sous-chef doubles as a top-tier private investigator. Amidst the glitz, glamour, and dark secrets, Dani's niece revels in starstruck moments, meeting her musical heroes. Dive into this thrilling culinary mystery penned by a USA Today Best-Selling Author and Amazon All Star.

An inedible entrée in a Michelin Mexican restaurant that could have been lethal.Was it just human error or a deliberate attempt to injure the restaurant reviewer? When Dani is asked to be interviewed for a catering gig in Newport Beach, she plans to stay with an old friend of hers from the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Paris. What she doesn't plan on doing is becoming involved in helping her friend, Stephanie, find out if the wickedly overseasoned dish she was served at Taste of Mexico was designed to hurt her or was simply an innocent miscalculation of ingredients. After Stephanie's blistering magazine review hits the newsstands, her reputation is at stake, because everyone who reads the review disagrees with her. They all love the food at Taste of Mexico. The owner of the magazine she writes for is furious with her, and the restaurant owner is threatening to pull all of his advertising from the magazine. Fortunately, Stephanie's next-door neighbor is an easy-on-the-eyes private detective who is more than willing to help out. He's sure Stephanie was targeted and he and Dani work together to save Stephanie's reputation and her job! This is the 13th book in the Chef Dani Rosetti Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.

Della's sister, Sophia, comes to Clover to help Della discover why the FBI wants to investigate the hit and run case in which Della's husband was the victim, but the accident occurred over a year ago. Neither Della nor Sophia expect to help solve a possible murder mystery at the same time they're looking into the hit and run case. When a man is hated by everyone, and his wife doesn't shed a tear when she learns that James, her husband, died in a car accident that may not have been an accident, red flags go up. Della had been told that strange sounds were often heard coming from their house, and Sophia is certain James' wife is a victim of domestic abuse. Then she and Sophia learn of other things that make them wonder if James' wife really knew much about her husband. She certainly didn't know two of the people he worked with who had serious issues with him. He had a fight with one of them while they were at work and the other one had been a victim of domestic abuse. After she saw James' wife, she thought James was an abuser. Could those be motives for the suspicious death of James? And his wife has met a man on her daily walks who is more than happy to help her out with yard work the day after her husband died. Very convenient for the wife that her husband is no longer around. Another motive? While Sophia and Della try to find out why Seth, Della's deceased husband, had a gun she never knew about, they uncover more secrets about Seth, and everything Della believed about him is upended. Maybe Bea wasn't the only one who didn't really know her husband!

When Emmy award winning chef, Dani Rosetti, is asked by her long-time mentor to assist with the selection of a new chef-teacher for her cooking class at her castle in Florence, Italy, she has no idea how ill Signora Bruno is. She overrides her sixth sense, which tells her this trip could be dangerous, and agrees to critique the three women Signora Bruno has chosen. Each one of the three women will have to conduct a cooking class and prepare a meal. Dani's job is to assess their cooking and teaching skills. At the end of three days she will recommend to the Signora which one should be selected as her replacement. Then an email arrives from the Signora informing Dani that all three women have received threats that they should not attend the class, but all of them ignore the threats. Who made the threats and why is a mystery. It could even be one of the three women, hoping to get rid of her competition for the position. Even so, each of them is terribly afraid that someone will make good on their threat. Dani has no choice but to help her mentor before it's too late. But she's not sure whether being too late will be for the three chefs, her mentor, or herself. She and Arthur, her sous-chef, have no choice but to oversee the classes and find out just how serious the threats are. This is the 12th book in the Chef Dani Rosetti Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

When a thirty-one-year-old school custodianHas a romantic relationship with a high school senior, It may be legal, but people think it's sleazy and wrong.Wrong enough that someone killed him because of it? Attending Holly's high school graduation is a bittersweet day for Brigid. She's proud of her daughter, but she knows how much she's going to miss Holly, wherever life's journey takes her. What Brigid doesn't factor into this special day is having to help Sheriff Davis solve the murder of the high school custodian. Although there are plenty of suspects, Brigid and the sheriff soon learn that all of them are lying, which makes solving the case ever so much more difficult. Sometimes life is about adjusting to situations over which one has no control. This is what faces Brigid when she's thrown a curve in both the man's death and her daughter's future. This is the 20th book in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

A dead man is found in the backseat of his own car.A medical emergency? Or something far more sinister? Like murder? And he was a recovering addict. Could he have overdosed on drugs? That's what Brigid and Sheriff Davis need to find out when they begin to assess the situation. Even though the dead man, Frankie, had been successful at fighting his addiction, when it comes to an ex-addict's death, there seems to be a built-in bias that they've slipped, and their death was a result of that slip. As they work on the case, Brigid has to fight her own bias of thinking that way. But as they begin to talk to the people Frankie knew, like his ex-wife, a picture evolves of an ex-addict doing everything he could possibly do to stay clean. He desperately wants to reconcile with his wife, and he knows the reason she left him was because of his drug abuse, which is all the more reason for him to stay clean. Did someone hate Frankie enough to murder him and then put him in the backseat of his car? When the coroner's report comes back that Frankie died of an overdose, it seems like a pretty open and shut case. But why would someone overdose in the backseat of their own car that was parked next to a gas station? None of it makes sense, at least not to Brigid and Sheriff Davis, and so they continue to try and find out exactly what happened in the time period right before Frankie's death. And when they do discover the truth, it's a very good thing that Brigid's big Newfoundland dog and her husband decide to help! Enjoy this, the 22nd book in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series, by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

A romantic little trip away from home.A cabin with a murdered woman in it.So much for a carefree weekend! When Linc and Brigid decide to go to the mountains for a romantic getaway, the last thing they expect to find is a murdered woman in Cabin 3, the cabin they've rented. Then they find out about several people who have gone missing in the little town of Pine Hill. There's talk that the Pine Hill Mine is polluting the environment, but since people's jobs and the town are reliant on the mine, people tend to look the other way. Brigid and Linc make the decision to help solve the woman's murder, since the sheriff doesn't seem to be doing much about it. There's even talk that he could be in on a conspiracy to protect the mine. It becomes personal when Linc is kidnapped because he's asked too many questions. Join Brigid and Linc as they search for what's really going on at the mine and in the Sheriff's Department. Better carve out some time when you start the book, because you won't be able to put it down until the final page! This is the final book in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author. Enjoy!

When a woman is grieving the loss of her husband at a young age, the last thing she needs is to find is a dead body in the attic. Della Fox's husband never came home from his early morning run and never would. He'd been killed by a motorist. It's been six months, and although Della has survived her tragic loss, it takes a supreme amount of effort for her just to get through each day. But the morning she finds a dead body in the attic of an old Victorian home is the morning she begins to come alive again. Della discovers she's a suspect in the case, because the victim was a business competitor of hers. They both owned antique and collective stores. She has to clear her name and find a suspect who has a far better motive for murder than the one attached to her. Letting new interests back into her life is a huge step. A book club, a handsome sheriff, and a huge St. Bernard dog by the name of Moose, can certainly help a woman want to come alive again, and they do! Join a reluctant amateur sleuth as she discovers a trait she never knew she had. She's actually quite good at solving a murder mystery, and even the new sheriff agrees she has some sort of a special talent in this area!

They were consumed with worries about aging. They woke up terrified thinking of the future.They worried about body scars.They wanted to be successful.And four of them were ready to murder for the product! But this was not an ordinary product. It was a special skin cream made from a formula that had been passed down for generations in the family of the Academy Award winning movie star, Jeanine Bouchard. Jeanine was living testimony of the magic of the special skin cream she used to make her look much younger than she was. After all, she was in her late 40s and looked like she was still in her 20s. Jeanine was the only person who knew the formula for the miracle skin cream that possessed such great aging and healing powers. The formula had never been written down, and since she was the last surviving family member, she knew if she didn't do something, the formula would go to the grave with her. It was time to let others have access to this miracle cream. Jeanine decided to host a dinner at a friend's luxurious hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Dani Rosetti, the celebrity chef, was hired to cater the event. The invited guests would be required to submit bids for the right to sell and distribute the special skin cream, with the proceeds of the winning bid to go to Jeanine's favorite charity, a bid which was expected to be in the millions! Revenge, love, hatred, and jealousy become powerful motives to attain something as highly coveted as the miracle skin cream. And yes, sometimes motives like that result in murder! This is the 8th book in the Dani Rosetti Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

A murdered woman.An antique Art Deco necklace.A reason to celebrateAnd a reason to mourn. The future couldn't have been brighter now that Joan had sold her business and had planned an around the world trip with her husband. With the sale completed, she had the money and the time to do exactly what she'd always wanted to do. Along with her husband, family, ex-business partner, and several friends, she attended an outdoor concert to celebrate the sale. It was the culmination of everything she'd ever wanted. When she briefly left the concert at intermission, she decided to walk away from the crowds so she could look at the stars. As she was gazing up into the magical night sky, she recognized the person who walked up behind her and felt no fear. She also never felt the knife as it was plunged into her body. Fortunately, her death was sudden and swift. Detective Jeff Combs has the case, and as she has so many times before, his wife, Marty, agrees to help. Neither of them could have foreseen the consequences that changed their life. This is the 17th and final book of the High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Have you ever been blackmailed?How would you feel if you were?We all have secrets we don't want others to know about.Several members of the book club did.But how did someone find out about those secrets?The blackmailer demanded $3,000 from each of them, Or the secrets they'd carefully kept would become public knowledge.When several members of Brigid's book club are threatened with blackmail and ask her to help them, she can't refuse. Their secrets are too private to be exposed, so she tries to handle the case on her own, without any help from the sheriff.Her family isn't so sure she should get involved. The blackmailing case and her marriage are on a collision course, and she doesn't know what the right thing is to do. And then Brigid gets a demand from the blackmailer.This is the 13th book in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star

What Father Brown hadn't counted on was that the penitent would tell him exactly how she was going to murder Nikki Rice and when and where. In many states, if someone is threatened or their life is in jeopardy, doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, school personnel, and others who may have knowledge of such a threat, are required by law to report it to the appropriate authorities. Not so for Catholic priests. They are required to do the exact opposite, namely, nothing. It was a situation unlike anything the aging priest had ever faced, because he was bound by canon law never to reveal what someone told him when they were in the confessional booth. But when the person to be murdered was the godmother of a baby he would be baptizing in his church, and part of a family unit he'd been close with for over fifty years, it created an internal struggle for Father Brown, the likes of which he'd never encountered. Kelly, the owner of Kelly's Koffee Shop, was the grandmother of the baby who was going to be baptized. And that baptism was where the murder would be taking place. Kelly's husband, Sheriff Mike, heard about the impending murder from several sources, but none of them could reveal how they knew about the impending murder. Essentially, they fell into the category of anonymous tips, and often those weren't all that reliable. Even so, he's faced with two difficult choices. Either cancelling the baptism or doing everything in his power to make sure the murder doesn't happen. But what if it does?

Della told Jim she needed a fence for her garden.It seemed like an innocent enough request.Until she found him lying dead next to the partially built fence. Della's carefully tended garden was being ravished by the local animal population, which was why she desperately needed the fence. When she hired her friend Jim to do it, the last thing she expected was to have to investigate who killed him. The other murders she'd helped solve were strangers, not one of her best friends, and it was very hard for her to stay objective about this murder. She had plenty of possible suspects to investigate including Jim's soon-to-be ex-wife and her new love. And then there was a jealous client of Jim's who accused him of being a little too friendly with his wife. Not to mention the shady bald-headed man with the goatee and a skull displayed on his jacket. The coroner's report determined that Jim died from strychnine poisoning, which was almost impossible to buy. But when someone is determined to commit murder, they find a way, such as breaking into an exterminator's truck and stealing it. When strange things start happening in Della's yard, her big St. Bernard, Moose, isn't the only one worried about her safety. Sheriff Jared, who shares an on-again off-again budding romance with Della, makes it his personal mission to protect her, but takes a dim view of her helping him investigate Jim's murder. Della has become an excellent amateur sleuth when it comes to murder investigations, but when she learns that the FBI has become interested in the hit-and-run death of her husband over a year ago, she's not sure if that is a mystery she can solve. Plenty of twists and turns in this cozy mystery written by a USA Today Bestselling Author, and one that will keep you guessing who did it from the beginning to the end!

Readers enjoyed the first cozy cookbook I published of recipes from my cozy mystery books so much, that they asked me to continue writing more, and so I have. This is the second book in the series.I began cooking when I was a small child, and as I got older, it became a passion of mine. I was fortunate in later years to be able to attend cooking schools throughout the world and learn from some fabulous chefs.When I started writing cozy mysteries, I decided to add five recipes at the back of each of the books, dishes that the characters had eaten or described in that particular book. I had no idea they would become so popular. My only hope is you enjoy them as much as my readers and my family and I have. They are all recipes from my personal recipe collection. Bon appetit!Dianne Harman is a USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author. To find out more about her and get free books, please go to http: //www.dianneharman.com

When Dani Rosetti, a world-famous celebrity chef, was hired to cater a gourmet dinner party in Santa Fe, New Mexico, it sounded heavenly. The guests scheduled to attend were some of the wealthiest Native American art collectors in the United States, and the dinner was to be held on the eve of the legendary Indian Market which takes place each year in August. In addition to the art collectors who would be attending the dinner, two art dealers and a beloved Native American artist were also on the invite list. But the threat of murder is never heavenly! Dani's sous-chef, Arthur, who is also the owner of an international private investigation firm, reviewed the list of invitees for the dinner and became very concerned. His research led him to believe that several guests might have a reason why they'd like to see one of the art dealers dead, and the others might as well. It seems the art dealer from New York, Julian Schimmer, is alleged to have sold fake Indian art pieces to several of the guests invited to the dinner. But what Arthur can't figure out is why Annabelle Rosen, the hostess, and probably the most successful gallery owner in Santa Fe, would invite Julian to the dinner? She was hosting the dinner for her wealthy clients, some of whom had bought fakes from Julian, which she well knew. Was Annabelle using the occasion as a carrot for romance with him? Julian would have a unique opportunity to meet her clients, and maybe, just maybe, he'd be so indebted to her that there would be a chance for romance. After all, the New York art dealer was a very, very attractive man. And so the age-old motives of greed and romance rear their ugly heads on the night before Indian Market, a night none of the guests will ever forget, nor will Dani! This is the 11th book in the Chef Dani Rosetti Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

A woman is murdered.A cuckold husband is the prime suspect.But a jury's verdict is not guilty.How can that be? It was no secret that Sophia Reilly had lovers, a lot of them, and always had. Her husband, Eric, decided to go to a remote fishing shack to decide what to do about his marriage and while he was gone, she was found murdered in their home. Was he responsible for her murder? Or was it one of the other men in her life? Sheriff Mike and the Beaver County District Attorney are convinced that Eric's the murderer, but the jury finds him not guilty. Is that the beginning of the story or the end? This is the 22nd book in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Is Nicole, a young college girl, alive or dead? When the police are contacted, they feel she just needed to take a little break, and that's why she's gone missing. But a well-known television news anchor feels there's more to it than that, and when she hires Jake and Al, private investigators, to find the missing young woman, they fully agree. It's a difficult case. Her roommates have no idea what happened to her and don't seem all that concerned, nor does her boyfriend. But when Jake and Al discover Nicole has an unknown admirer she exchanges texts with, their antenna go up. Did she meet with this person? Is that why she's missing? Who could it be, and if she went with the person, did she go willingly or was she coerced? What makes it even harder for Jake and Al is the fact they've been involved in one difficult case after another without a break. Maybe when this case is solved, the time will have come to make some changes. They're not getting any younger, and they need to start thinking about their futures. They decide, along with their families, Cassie, DeeDee, and little Gemma, to take a vacation in Hawaii. But what does the future hold for Al and Jake, and even Al's little girl, Gemma? What will she grow up to be? And could DeeDee's cookbook make her a future well-known household name? As she finds out when they're in Hawaii, a famous model and prominent cookbook editor certainly think so. Don't miss the page-turning final book in the Northwest Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author!

Just the thought of a cave is scary.You know, one with utter blackness and full of bats.But what about a dead body?Now, that's really scary! When Della attends a dinner party given by the new owners of a cave in the scenic Ozark Mountains, she's really looking forward to seeing the cave, one that she and her deceased husband visited many years ago. Unfortunately when the dinner group is given a tour of the cave, they find a dead body. Who is he? How did he get there? It's been almost ten years since the cave was sealed off to questionable visitors who used it for illegal purposes.Did the man's death have something to do with the illegal activities that took place in the cave years ago? Did he die of natural causes, or from an accident, or was he murdered? Driven by curiosity, and in an attempt to learn more about the man who died in the cave, Della talks to a convict, the woman the dead man loved, and a heartbroken sister still grieving over his disappearance. Sheriff Metcalf pleads with Della to leave the sleuthing to him, but she's driven to find out the truth about the man's strange death and disappearance. Seems that the sheriff has a more personal interest in Della, and that's why he doesn't want her involved in the investigation. She might be the next victim!

When Cooper Hudson, a successful Seattle businessman, is suddenly investigated by the police for the death of a college friend, Javier, from many years ago, he's forced to revisit past events and relationships. There was a painful breakup with Juliana, who became Javier's girlfriend, so not all of those memories were pleasant. If the death of his friend from the past is determined to be from murder, a police detective has assured Cooper that he will be the number one suspect, because of his falling out with Javier. There were a number of witnesses to their arguments all those years ago, but some of those people had issues with Javier which might make them suspects as well. It's a fact. Very wealthy businessman make enemies. Is that the reason this case was opened after all those years? Is this a vendetta against Cooper? If the police decide he's involved in Javier's death, it could mean the end of his business empire. Fortunately, he has Jake and former Mafia man, Al, on his side to help. They begin to investigate the case and soon find missing evidence. But will it help or hurt Cooper? And thank heavens Jake has spent some time training Balto, his husky dog, to find scents. It sure helps when a little boy goes missing. Enjoy the twists and turns in Voices from the Past, the 23rd book in the Northwest Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.

A redecorated dream house.A bottle of wine.A dead designer.But did the murderer kill the wrong person? When the new owners arrive to meet the designer they hired in the small town they've just moved to for a "reveal" of what she's done with the house, things don't quite go as planned. Their initial excitement leads to horror when they find the body of their designer on the living room floor, clearly dead. And three glasses on the dining room table, one of which is now empty. Sheriff Davis and Brigid encounter one false lead after another in their search for the murderer. Brigid begins to wonder if the killer got the right person. Then it becomes a search not only for the murderer, but a search to find out if someone else had been targeted, and if so, who? This is the 21st book in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Two women were threatened with blackmail and death if they didn't do what the mysterious voice on their phones told them to do. Both refuse to comply with the caller's demands, and now their deaths are almost a certainty. The voice told Willow the nude pictures taken of her would be given to the media if she didn't tell her significant other, Jackson Steel, the CEO of Omni Financial, to promote Rafe Edwards to the new position of West Coast Manager. Isla, a child of the San Diego barrio, was also being considered for the new position. She felt it would be the culmination of her professional life, and also benefit her Mexican mentor. When Dani is hired as the chef for the West Coast Manager dinner event which was to take place at a Jackson's private lodge on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, she discovers that her sous-chef, Arthur, was hired before she was. But not to cook. His company, of which he is the CEO, was hired to provide security for the event. As the hours lead up to the event, Arthur discovers Isla is going to pay the mysterious caller one million dollars, so he won't kill her. But Arthur is certain an attempt will be made on Isla's life even if she pays the money. Will Arthur and his security staff be able to stop the murder? It's a good thing Arthur bought Killer, a big mastiff guard dog, along with him to the special dinner event. Sometimes it helps to have a dog for backup! This is the 10th book in the bestselling Chef Dani Rosetti Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author.