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A quaint bookshop, a small-town murder, and a brand-new amateur sleuth—what could possibly go wrong? Harvey Beckett dreamed of opening a cozy bookstore in the charming town of St. Marin’s, where the biggest drama would be late book returns. But when she stumbles over a dead body in her storeroom—none other than the town’s most nosy and unpopular reporter—her fresh start takes a deadly turn. Her grand opening is overshadowed by whispers of murder, and Harvey is suddenly at the center of small-town intrigue. With her faithful hound, Mayhem, by her side and her aloof cat, Aslan, watching from a safe distance, she’s determined to clear her name and uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into the town’s secrets, the more dangerous the game becomes. Someone in St. Marin’s wants to keep the past buried—at any cost. Can Harvey solve the mystery before the killer closes the book on her for good? Publishable by Death is the first book in The St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series, a charming mystery collection filled with books, quirky characters, and plenty of small-town secrets. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? I am ready to move to St. Marin's and be part of the IN group. ? ? ? ? ? This charming story includes murder, a collection of friends, a new bookshop in an historical building that used to be a gas station. ? ? ? ? ? From the start the author has your attention and builds on the storyline very well. ? ? ? ? ? A small town, a new book store, and murder… ? ? ? ? ? I really appreciate the way the author wove history into her setting. Nothing like cozy mysteries with dogs, a cat, a sweet romance, and a murder or two.

Murder, family secrets, and a runaway tractor—just another day in St. Marin’s. Bookshop owner Harvey Beckett never expected a mother-daughter outing to involve dodging a massive tractor—or discovering a dead body. But when the town’s most despised dairy farmer turns up murdered, Harvey and her parents find themselves tangled in an investigation that reveals a not-so-secret family scandal. Harvey’s curiosity has a way of getting her into trouble, but this time, it might be her mother who pays the price. As the clues stack up, so does the danger, and before long, they’re both caught in a deadly game with a killer who has no intention of letting them walk away. Can Harvey solve the case before she and her mother become the next victims? Or will this investigation put an end to her sleuthing days for good? Entitled to Kill is the second book in The St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series, a witty and charming mystery filled with quirky characters, small-town secrets, and page-turning intrigue. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series: ? ? ? ? ? Love the honesty of the situations. ? ? ? ? ? I couldn't put the book down. ? ? ? ? ? Good wholesome characters, mystery, fur babies, romance & a murder. ? ? ? ? ? The characters feel like friends you haven’t met yet. ? ? ? ? ? A wonderful cozy mystery that will keep you entertained. ? ? ? ? ? A breezy and easy-to-read cozy mystery.

The things Harvey Beckett doesn’t know about her neighbors could get her killed. Spring in St. Marin’s should mean peaceful walks with her dog, cozy bookshop evenings, and maybe a little romance. But when Harvey and Mayhem stumble upon a dead body, she quickly learns that small towns hide big secrets—and some are deadly. As she and her friends dig into the mystery of the detested local bank manager’s murder, they uncover long-buried grudges, hidden scandals, and a web of deceit that could put them all in danger. Can Harvey solve the case before she becomes the next victim? Murder and mayhem come to St. Marin’s in Bound to Execute, a gripping, character-driven cozy mystery perfect for fans of small-town intrigue, lovable sleuths, and a touch of heartwarming romance. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? Each book more charming than the last. ? ? ? ? ? I'm hooked! ? ? ? ? ? I couldn't put it down. ? ? ? ? ? Loved it! Never saw the end coming. ? ? ? ? ? Great characters, lots of dogs and one cat. ? ? ? ? ? A must-read for any cozy mystery reader.

She always said if she was running, it was because she was being chased. Now, that’s never been more true. Autumn is Harvey Beckett’s favorite time of year—pumpkin spice, crisp air, and her bookshop’s float in the annual Harvest Parade. But when her best friend Mart stumbles upon the body of her high school gym teacher behind the bleachers, Harvey finds herself tangled in a mystery that unveils hidden secrets lurking beneath their small town’s charming façade. As Harvey and her loyal pup Mayhem dig deeper, the past resurfaces in dangerous ways, and she quickly realizes that some secrets are better left undiscovered. Join Harvey in Plotted for Murder, a gripping St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery full of heart, humor, and unexpected twists. If you love small-town charm, book-loving heroines, and a dash of danger, this cozy mystery is a must-read! ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? A fun read with a serious message. ? ? ? ? ? Fantastic! I absolutely loved it. ? ? ? ? ? Highly recommended and thought-provoking. ? ? ? ? ? I could not put it down. ? ? ? ? ? Page-turner with twists and turns. ? ? ? ? ? What a fantastic book

A dead body in Santa's lap is not what Harvey Beckett wanted for Christmas. The streets of St. Marin’s are lit with festive cheer, and Harvey is thrilled to host Santa Claus at her bookstore, renewing a cherished town tradition. But when a man staggers through the door, collapses into Santa’s lap, and dies, the holiday spirit turns cold. Who was he? What led him to his final moments in Harvey’s store? And why does she feel compelled to uncover the truth? With her trusty canine sidekick and an unquenchable curiosity, Harvey can’t resist untangling the mystery—even when it places her, her friends, and their beloved pups in danger. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Harvey must act fast before the killer decides to strike again. Cozy up with Tome to Tomb, the captivating first novel in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—where bookshops, small-town secrets and an amateur sleuth with a nose for trouble make for a mystery you won’t want to put down. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? ACF Bookens' cast of characters is so likable. ? ? ? ? ? Another murder for Harvey to help solve—enjoyed this book! ? ? ? ? ? Like all the other books in the series, I enjoyed it! ? ? ? ? ? A moving and thought-provoking book about hospice and justice. ? ? ? ? ? Kept my interest throughout as I tried to guess the murderer. ? ? ? ? ? Perfect Christmas-themed cozy mystery—I absolutely loved this book!"

Snow days aren't supposed to end with dead bodies. After shoveling snow from Main Street, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett is ready to enjoy a quiet evening—until the new bartender in town turns up dead. As she digs into the victim’s mysterious alias, she unveils secrets that could cost her everything. Is the next target closer than she thinks? Join Harvey and her friends in Scripted to Slay, a gripping St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery, where warm friendships, charming small-town life, and nail-biting suspense collide. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? Books can teach us to be better humans—this one does! ? ? ? ? ? Harvey and Max find common ground solving a shocking murder. ? ? ? ? ? A wonderfully intricate plot with a great protagonist. ? ? ? ? ? A thought-provoking read on disability and human empathy. ? ? ? ? ? Full of twists and turns—kept me guessing till the end! ? ? ? ? ? I ended up buying all nine books in the series!

The murders in St. Marin’s Library’s mystery section just got very real. When the local librarian is found dead among the stacks, the rumors about his past take on a sinister edge. Determined to protect a fellow book-lover’s name, Harvey Beckett dives headfirst into the mystery. But when she pulls her friends—and her beloved dogs—into the investigation, she quickly realizes that she’s dealing with more than just whispers and speculation. The deeper Harvey digs, the more dangerous the secrets become. Can Harvey uncover the truth before the killer closes the book on her for good? Step into Proof of Death, another installment in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—where warm friendships, charming small-town intrigue, and heart-pounding mystery come together in a page-turning cozy sure to keep you guessing! ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? This series is wonderful for book lovers, mystery lovers, and anyone who loves a good plot. ? ? ? ? ? The small-town charm, mystery, and friendships make this book a delight. ? ? ? ? ? Five stars are not enough for this captivating mystery series! ? ? ? ? ? A.C.F. Bookens delivers another cozy mystery with heart and intrigue. ? ? ? ? ? Harvey and her friends are the kind of people you wish were real. ? ? ? ? ? This book has twists, surprises, and a mystery that kept me guessing!

Everyone loves getting mail—just not when it’s clutched in cold, dead hands. Harvey Beckett has heard the rumors about the postmistress steaming open envelopes to entertain her nosy customers. But when the postmistress is murdered, Harvey discovers the town’s mail carrier may have been doing more than sharing idle gossip. Now, along with her father, Harvey must navigate a web of secrets and deception to uncover the truth behind the murder—a truth that might just send her dad into cardiac arrest. Can they untangle fact from fiction before they become footnotes in their own mystery? With heart, humor, and intrigue, Epilogue of Epitaph is another charming installment in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—where small-town life, quirky characters, and baffling murders collide in delightful, page-turning fun. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? Another excellent installment with twists, turns, and great characters. ? ? ? ? ? Made my heart race even more than the previous books. ? ? ? ? ? A cozy mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. ? ? ? ? ? This book just kept me reading to find out more! ? ? ? ? ? A must-read filled with twists, turns, and quirky characters. ? ? ? ? ? You never know until the very end who did it!

Nail guns have always terrified Harvey Beckett, and now she knows why. Harvey enjoys sharing a parking lot with the hardware store—until a customer turns up dead outside. When suspicion falls on the store’s owners, Harvey and her best friend start digging for answers. But their investigation puts them directly in the crosshairs of a killer. Can Harvey uncover the truth before she—and her best friend—become the next victims? Get ready for Hardcover Homicide, a gripping mystery in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—where charming small towns hide deadly secrets, and a determined sleuth won’t back down. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? An excellent story tackling serious human issues with heart. ? ? ? ? ? Hard topics explored in a cozy, making them easier to face. ? ? ? ? ? Twists, turns, and a nail gun murder—this book has it all! ? ? ? ? ? A cozy mystery with depth, friendship, and a thrilling plot. ? ? ? ? ? She tackles injustice while keeping the mystery gripping. ? ? ? ? ? A thrilling mystery that will keep you reading late at night.

Some secrets should stay buried... right? When the town’s reclusive clockmaker reaches out, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett finds herself tangled in a web of lore, half-truths, and buried secrets. As Harvey and her friends begin to unravel the truth from the legend, they discover a whole lot more than they bargained for, including a body. Can they discover who is the villain and who the hero before they become lost to the story themselves? Step into Picture Book Peril, a heartwarming yet twist-filled mystery in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—where charming friendships, quaint town quirks, and puzzling whodunits keep readers coming back for more. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? I love the characters, the storyline, and the bookstore setting! ? ? ? ? ? A great book tackling social issues with a compelling mystery. ? ? ? ? ? Another adventure for Harvey—this series just keeps getting better! ? ? ? ? ? This book highlights mental health issues in a thoughtful way. ? ? ? ? ? A thrilling mystery with twists, turns, and hidden messages. ? ? ? ? ? Murder and mayhem in St. Marin’s—another unputdownable read!

Some say all animal lovers are good people—but that’s not always true. Excited for her upcoming wedding, Harvey Beckett treats her pups, Mayhem and Taco, to a day at the new doggy daycare in town. But when they escape and return frightened and bedraggled, Harvey's curiosity is piqued—and we all know what curiosity did to the cat. What should have been a simple pampering session quickly unravels into a mystery more sinister than anyone expected. Something isn’t right at the daycare, and as Harvey digs deeper, she finds danger lurking beneath the surface. But will she sniff out the truth before someone gets hurt? Cozy, clever, and brimming with small-town charm, Dog-Eared Danger is another must-read installment in the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series—perfect for mystery lovers who enjoy witty heroines, lovable pets, and a dash of danger. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series ? ? ? ? ? A delightful addition to the St. Marin's Cozy Mystery Series. ? ? ? ? ? A plot that sparkles like champagne pulls you quickly in. ? ? ? ? ? Her wedding week includes two murders and dognapping. ? ? ? ? ? Like catching up with good friends you haven’t seen in a while. ? ? ? ? ? There is quite a twist that absolutely shocked me." ? ? ? ? ? Another awesome read. The characters are so much fun.

Some weddings end with 'I do'—this one ends with 'whodunit?' When American ex-pat Nigella Hunt agrees to help her friend with the flowers for a wedding at the grand Stanway Manor, she expects a day of romance and celebration. But when the cantankerous wedding planner is found dead among the roses, the festivities take a deadly twist, and Nigella finds herself caught up in her very first murder mystery. With all eyes on the guests at Stanway Manor—a historic estate rich with secrets and ties to J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan—Nigella’s curiosity quickly pulls her into the investigation. As she digs deeper, she realizes this case is no fairytale; hidden motives, swirling secrets, and clues embedded in the manor's storied past make every revelation more unexpected. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Stow-on-the-Wold, Slaying at Stanway offers cozy mystery lovers an enchanting escape filled with literary charm, village intrigue, and a dash of danger. Can Nigella solve the case before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of village life, literary legends, and amateur sleuths, this first installment in ACF Bookens’ Cotswolds Classics series is sure to delight.

A salvage job at a historic plantation shouldn’t come with a side of murder. Paisley Sutton is ready for a quiet weekend of stitching—until a body turns up at the Brown Plantation, her new client’s property. As she digs into the past, Paisley uncovers secrets tied to the people who once lived there—secrets someone is desperate to keep hidden. Delve into Basted Butchery, the atmospheric new story in the Stitches in Crime series—where history isn’t always behind you, and every thread Paisley pulls could unravel a killer’s cover.

Poe Baxter: book expert, travel enthusiast, and amateur sleuth with a knack for trouble. A rare, signed edition of Midnight’s Children should have been the highlight of Poe’s trip to Mumbai. But when the auction house owner is murdered, and the police point the finger at her, book collecting takes a deadly turn. With a cryptic code hidden in an old book of Marathi folktales, Poe and her friends must unravel a mystery that spans centuries. But someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried—can Poe crack the case before she becomes the next chapter in a deadly story? Deckles and Death is a clever and fast-paced cozy mystery perfect for fans of bookish sleuths and international intrigue. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Poe Baxter Books Series: ? ? ? ? ? A worthy climax to the murderous travelogues of Poe Baxter mysteries ? ? ? ? ? A fascinating book. ? ? ? ? ? The ending wraps things up well and gives a good idea of what Poe's life will look like after this.

In the perfect days of early May, bookshop owner Harvey Beckett is looking forward to evenings of walking Mayhem, reading in the before bed, and maybe even enjoying a snuggle with her favorite mechanic. But a meandering dog walk pushes pause on those plans when she and Mayhem stumble upon the body of the much-detested local bank manager. It doesn't take long before Harvey and her friends in the waterside town of St. Marin's are wrapped up in the investigation, and what they discover chills them to the bone. Bound To Execute is the third title in the St. Marin's Cozy Mystery Series by ACF Bookens.

A morning visit to the chicken coop is supposed to be a delight, not a fright.On the day when Paisley Sutton goes to salvage barn board from an old chicken coop on her neighbor's land, she thinks the worst thing she may find is rotten eggs. Little does she know, she's about to unearth a mystery that has lingered for decades. She can't help but research the story, but when she does, she finds far more than she hoped.Does she really want to know the whole story, or would she rather bury it again?

She thought she was just going to reminisce, enjoy the Northern Lights, and celebrate an author, but a murderer had other ideas. On her first trip to Iceland, Poe Baxter is excited about the scenery, the culture, and the chance to hold a rare Douglas Copeland title in her hand. But when she and her best friend Beattie try to find the woman who promised to sell them the book, they find themselves trying to solve her murder instead.When a case of nostalgia hits, will it also mean the end of Poe's memories?

It's not every day you get to sit on pristine blue water holding a beautiful, first edition Nadine Gordimer novel, and wondering if you'll survive the day.Poe Baxter has always wanted to go to Capetown, and when she hears that a rare book by a famous South African novelist has come on the market, she takes the opportunity to fly to the city. But as soon as she and her best friend Beattie begin researching the whereabouts of this supposed literary treasure, they come upon another mystery that takes their attention and puts them in peril.What is a rare book worth? A human life or two?