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Who shot Santa Claus?During a trip to see Santa Claus, journalist Roland "Beanie" Bean and his young sons Ethan and Evan are shocked when Old St. Nick is shot Beanie is anxious to cover the story of Santa's shooting, but his editor at the Palmchat Gazette has other plans for him. Beanie has to investigate the grisly murder of a victim found dead in a car that had been set on fire.After he learns the man died of a gunshot wound and that the car was torched to cover up the crime, Beanie searches for more information, but his efforts are hampered by the detective on the case, a man who tried to ruin Beanie's life.Putting aside his animosity for the homicide cop, Beanie continues to investigate and uncovers a bizarre connection between the gunshot victim and the attack on Santa.Racing to discover the truth, Beanie is derailed when he's taken hostage, but the kidnapper's gruesome demise reveals a new mystery, one that will pit Beanie against a ruthless killer determined to make sure the truth stays hidden.Merry Christmas Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series, but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end Get your copy today

She thought she could betray him ...She should have walked away before she fell in loveSpencer Edwards doesn't want to betray an innocent man.But desperate times call for desperate measures.Forced to suffer the consequences of her mistakes, she embarks on a dangerous hustle-tricking a rich, handsome hotel owner so she can steal a valuable envelope from him.When she meets Sione Tuiali'i, he seems like an easy mark.But anything that seems too good to be true probably is, and when the hotel owner catches on to her plot, she must decide if deceiving him is worth the risk.If Spencer isn't careful, she could lose her life ... and her heart.Her Deadly Deception, Book 2 of The Spencer & Sione Series, is packed with heart-stopping romance, shocking plot twists and breathtaking action. Grab your copy of this gripping romantic suspense book today

She thought she would survive ...She should have known he would try to destroy herSpencer Edwards is desperate.She knows she's out of options.If she doesn't find the envelope for Ben Chang, he'll destroy her.And if she does, she'll break Sione's heart.Unwilling to betray Sione, Spencer hopes to turn the tables on Ben. She knows it's dangerous, but for a chance at happiness with Sione, she's willing to risk everything-even her life.After her plan falls apart, Spencer suffers a devastating setback when she's kidnapped by a man with sinister connections to both Ben ... and Sione.Left for dead, Spencer can only hope that Sione finds her ... before Ben does.Her Deadly Threat, Book 3 of The Spencer & Sione Series, is packed with heart-stopping romance, shocking plot twists and breathtaking action. Grab your copy of this gripping romantic suspense book today

She thought he was gone for good ...She should have made sure he would never come backSpencer Edwards knows better than to believe in fairytales.She finally has a chance to put the mistakes of her past behind her and live happily ever after with Sione.But first, she has to deal with Ben Chang-again.Spencer devises a plot to get rid of Ben once and for all, but when Sione discovers her plans and uncovers her secrets, he forces her out of his life.Blindsided and brokenhearted, Spencer tries to move on, but when she learns she's pregnant, and Sione realizes he'll never stop loving her, they decide to give their love another chance.Back on the road to happily ever after, they decide that marriage is their next step.What should be the happiest day of their lives is ruined when Ben kidnaps Spencer, holds her hostage, and demands a very specific ransom for her release.The threat to Spencer's and Sione's happiness has never been greater. With their future at stake, will they finally be able to overcome the danger of their past mistakes and withstand the trauma of a stunning betrayal?Her Deadly Betrayal, Book 4 of The Spencer & Sione Series, is packed with heart-stopping romance, shocking plot twists and breathtaking action. Grab your copy of this gripping romantic suspense book today

Trick or Treat?Palmchat Gazette reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean is excited to take his kids, Ethan and Evan, trick-or-treating, but his excitement turns to concern when he discovers a human finger among the candy the boys collected Days later, Beanie learns that the finger belongs to someone he knows-Joshua Howard, a missing student who was interning at the Palmchat Gazette before he disappeared.Beanie plans to find the intern, but soon he's assigned to a shocking murder--a dead body in the jungle. Beanie heads to the crime scene and realizes he recognizes the victim as his new neighbor, Ivan Volkov.As Beanie looks into the death of Volkov, he uncovers a strange connection between his neighbor and the missing intern.Racing to discover the truth, Beanie is stunned when he learns the missing intern and his dead neighbor are linked to a heinous serial killer known as The Fury. But when he comes face to face with the murderer, Beanie must outwit a deranged maniac determined to make sure that secrets buried long ago stay hidden.Trick or Treat Murder is a contemporary whodunit murder mystery novel in the Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Series, but can be read as a standalone. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end Get your copy today

Why did the host of a Thanksgiving party suddenly drop dead? At a Thanksgiving party, investigative reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean is shocked when the host drops dead. It looks like an allergic reaction, but Beanie is suspicious, especially since he'd overheard the host's wife and her secret lover plotting the man's demise. When the host's death is determined to be cold-blooded murder, Beanie covers the story and discovers a slew of suspects: The cheating wife. The bitter ex-wife. The vengeful rival. And a mysterious stranger who'd sent the dead man bizarre threats. As Beanie continues to investigate, he uncovers sordid secrets and devious motives among those who were closest to the victim. Racing to discover the killer, he ends up the target of a sadistic murderer who won't hesitate to kill again. Gobble Gobble Murder is a holiday cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end

Make a wish for ... murder?When reporter Roland Bean turns the big three-oh, his wife throws him, and his fraternal twin sister Robyn, a huge birthday bash. The festive occasion is lively and fun until a fight between his sister and her boyfriend ends the night on a sour note. Beanie decides to console Robyn but almost hits a man staggering in the road as he drives to her townhouse. A man who turns out to be Robyn's boyfriend and what's worse, he's been shot. The boyfriend's dying words shake Beanie to his core: Robyn ... shot ... me. Refusing to believe his twin sister killed a man, Beanie vows to use his investigative skills to prove her innocence.He discovers plenty of suspects as he delves into the doctor's dirty dealings, but can he solve the case before the killer makes him the next victim? Happy Birthday Murder is a cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end

Make a wish for ... murder?When reporter Roland Bean turns the big three-oh, his wife throws him, and his fraternal twin sister Robyn, a huge birthday bash. The festive occasion is lively and fun until a fight between his sister and her boyfriend ends the night on a sour note. Beanie decides to console Robyn but almost hits a man staggering in the road as he drives to her townhouse. A man who turns out to be Robyn's boyfriend and what's worse, he's been shot. The boyfriend's dying words shake Beanie to his core: Robyn ... shot ... me. Refusing to believe his twin sister killed a man, Beanie vows to use his investigative skills to prove her innocence.He discovers plenty of suspects as he delves into the doctor's dirty dealings, but can he solve the case before the killer makes him the next victim? Happy Birthday Murder is a cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end

Barbecue, festive cocktails, fireworks and ... a dead body?During a 4th of July beach party, reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean enjoys the display of firecrackers exploding into the night sky - until he hears three bangs that sound more like gunshots than Roman candles.Later, when Beanie trips over a dead body in the sand dunes, he realizes he was right. Someone used the booming explosions of fireworks to cover up a murder Covering the case, Beanie discovers a slew of suspects: A dangerous bookie. A bitter ex-girlfriend. And a strange man with ominous ties to the dead man's past.Beanie is determined to get the truth even though his sleuthing makes him the target of a demented killer.Happy 4th of July Murder is a holiday cozy murder mystery novel. With lots of clues and red herrings, it features plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end

A sinking career. A savage crime. Solving cases isn't easy when the cat's got your tongue...St. Mateo, the Caribbean Islands. Sophie Carter's head is stuck in the tropical clouds. Desperate to keep her job, the underachieving reporter's last-ditch homicide assignment turns into a nightmare when someone swipes her notebook and a scratch from an angry calico puts her in the hospital. And after she wakes from a three-day coma to discover the fussy feline can talk, they investigate the supposed thief... only to find the poor woman DOA.Shaken when she's pinned as the prime suspect, Sophie and her chatty companion vow to clear her name and write the real killer into a handcuffed headline. But in between steaming mugs of mango tea and worrying her cat conversations are a sign of insanity, a string of attacks have this amateur sleuth fearing she could end up in the obituaries.Unable to trust her mind, can Sophie catch the culprit before she's viewing paradise from behind bars?A Sly and Sinister Tail is the enchanting first novel in A Sassy Sarcastic Cat Cozy Mystery Series. If you like quirky characters, oceanfront vistas, and whiskered companions, then you'll love Rachel Woods' whimsical whodunit.Buy A Sly and Sinister Tail to get this puzzle licked today

Escape to the sun-kissed Aerie Islands, where reporter Roland "Beanie" Bean has planned the perfect family vacation. But as the ocean breeze whispers through the palm trees, danger lurks in the shadows, and Beanie finds himself entangled in a chilling cozy mystery that will have you gripping the edge of your beach chair.On an idyllic drive to a picturesque sandbar, Beanie's family vacation takes a sharp turn when a swerving car nearly runs them off the road. Moments later, they discover the car abandoned, crashed into the jungle brush. Down a rocky cliff, Beanie spots a nervous trio on the beach who quickly flee the scene. But the real shock comes when a bloodied young man-none other than a lifeguard from their resort-stumbles towards Beanie and collapses at his feet.Beanie's former intern, Joshua, now a fledgling reporter for the Aerie Observer, arrives on the scene to cover the car crash. But the plot thickens when it's revealed that the lifeguard didn't die from the accident-he was poisoned by lethal snake venom. With a reluctant Beanie by his side, the dynamic duo dives into a treacherous investigation to uncover the truth behind the deadly mystery.As they peel back the layers of the lifeguard's shadowy past, Beanie and Joshua find themselves tangled in a sinister web of secrets that stretches throughout the resort staff. Could the culprit be a fellow employee with a dark motive? Or perhaps the lifeguard's vengeful ex-girlfriend, a zoo worker with access to venomous serpents?In Summer Vacation Murder, Beanie and Joshua race against the clock to unravel a tapestry of clues and red herrings that lead them deeper into danger. This charming cozy mystery will keep you guessing with twists and turns that lead to an unforgettable conclusion. Will Beanie and Joshua crack the case before they become the next victims of a devious killer? Grab your sunhat and find out in this sizzling summer page-turner