Could a paint party actually be the perfect setting for murder? "Another great cozy mystery " ★★★★★Heather is happy to have a girls' night with some friends and attend a Canvas and Chardonnay event. However, when a woman is poisoned that night, Heather must put aside her paint brushes for a magnifying glass. She thinks it must have been one of the artists or employees in the room, but what motive could they have for poisoning this painter? Who wanted her dead? Armed with some Key Lime Coconut Donuts, Heather is determined to find the answer. Join Heather as she attempts to solve the big picture Praise for Susan Gillard: "Another fun book in this series. With another yummy sounding donut." ★★★★★ Sonnysmom"I thoroughly enjoyed this book " ★★★★★ Sandybar57"A Highly Recommended Read " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer"The description of this donut sounds really good " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer Book 71 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the seriesA light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.-No cliffhanger -No swearing -No gore -No graphic scenes Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page
Is the sweet bingo volunteer not all that she seems? "Another great cozy mystery " ★★★★★Heather is happy to help out at Bingo-palooza at the community center.However, when some of the players are worried about a regular volunteer who didn't show up, Heather finds herself with a new case on her hands. As the case transitions from finding a missing person to a murder investigation, Heather must look at all aspects of the crime.Was the volunteer actually a scam artist? Armed with some Banana Bread Donuts, Heather must get to the bottom of things.Join Heather as she sets out to find a killer before "bingo" is called Praise for Susan Gillard: "Another fun book in this series. With another yummy sounding donut." ★★★★★ Sonnysmom"I thoroughly enjoyed this book " ★★★★★ Sandybar57"A Highly Recommended Read " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer"The description of this donut sounds really good " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer Book 72 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the seriesA light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.-No cliffhanger -No swearing -No gore -No graphic scenes Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page
Could a stolen dog actually be the cause for murder? "Another great cozy mystery " ★★★★★Heather is focusing just on her baking as the new mayor made it quite clear that she shouldn't be involved in any police matter. At least that is the case until the mayor's dog is kidnapped and she comes to Heather for help. Heather won't let a pup be in trouble and quickly agrees to help. Things get more complicated when a dead body is found at the ransom drop site. Now Heather must catch a killer and save the mayor's dog. Armed with her Tangerine Dream Donuts, she is ready to face the challenge. Join Heather as she unleashes her investigative skills Praise for Susan Gillard: "Another fun book in this series. With another yummy sounding donut." ★★★★★ Sonnysmom"I thoroughly enjoyed this book " ★★★★★ Sandybar57"A Highly Recommended Read " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer"The description of this donut sounds really good " ★★★★★ Amazon Customer Book 74 in the Oceanside Cozy Mystery series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the seriesA light, cozy mystery read with a dog loving and donut shop owning female private investigator, in a small town setting with quirky characters.-No cliffhanger -No swearing -No gore -No graphic scenes Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page
A professional and very public rivalry with the owner of the corporate cookie cutter donut shop owner, leaves Heather as the prime suspect in his murder, when his body is discovered. Health inspectors, shady business practices and a tangled web of intrigue unfold as Heather dives headfirst into the case, determined to clear her name and uncover who is the cold storage killer. Click the "buy now with 1 click" button at the top of the page OR Read it for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
It's springtime in Hillside, Texas, which means tornado season. A tornado rips through town, damaging property here and there. Fortunately, the damage is reparable, and only one person is found dead-Verna Dixon, an elderly widow who lived on the edge of town. At first, everyone assumes that Verna was killed by flying debris from the tornado (she was found outside, halfway between her house and her chicken coop) as she was trying to bring her chickens inside. But Detective Ryan Shepherd realizes there's more to this death than meets the eye when he discovers that Verna was not killed by a flying piece of wood, as was originally suspected. Why would anyone want to kill Verna? That's the question bothering Ryan and Heather. There's no apparent motive, and no one knows seems to know where to begin looking for suspects. Did Verna know something about someone she was trying to decide whether or not to reveal? What could Verna have known? Join Heather, Ryan, and all the regulars of Hillside, Texas, as they try to figure out who killed Verna and why. The answer may surprise you
While visiting her grandmother's friend at Hillside Manor, Heather learns that one of the nursing home's employees, aide Betty Shivers, was found dead outside the back door earlier that morning apparently as she was arriving for her shift. Could the killer have been one of the other aides, who had recently--and very publicly--threatened to kill Betty? Could it have been Betty's ex-boyfriend, who had told her that their relationship wasn't really over? Only time and a little poking around will tell. Join Heather and Ryan as they sift through the possibilities and crank out some delicious baked goods along the way.
After accepting Maricela's and Angelica's invitation to join them and their family for their Tia Teresa's 75th birthday party, Heather is enjoying herself. But the party is interrupted by two uniformed policemen who bring bad news: Tia Teresa's grandson, Gustavo, a beloved family member, has been shot and killed in the park. The police think it looks like a drug deal gone bad, but Gustavo's family insists he never would have been involved with drugs. Maricela and Angelica beg Heather to investigate, and she promises to do what she can. When she discovers that the shooter's story couldn't have taken place the way he said it did, she becomes suspicious. But she has no proof. Then, just as a key witness is about to provide her with the evidence she needs, the witness is murdered in an apparent armed robbery. Will Heather and Ryan be able to uncover the evidence they need in order to establish the truth and clear Gustavo's name? Or will a killer get away with not only one, but possibly two murders?
When a local hairstylist is bludgeoned to death inside her own salon, questions abound for Heather who wants to know who murdered Kelly Carlson, and why? Was the murder premeditated, or spur-of-the-moment? Was the killer someone Kelly knew? Why are the police being so quite about it? With little to go, Heather is on the hunt for answers. But will her biggest clue come too late?
When Heather Janke hears that her oldest and most faithful customer, Eva Schneider, has been bonked on the head and is in hospital, she's shocked to the core. Especially when she discovers one of the main suspects is her newest assistant, Ken. With nothing but her eccentric puppy dog, Dave, and her burning desire to help put Eva's attacker behind bars, she sets out on another sleuthing endeavor, determined to find the truth. But Heather has more to deal with than just the case: she has to balance a busy Donut Delights with the busy season in full swing, as well as the plans for her impending nuptials to her handsome detective fianc , who is less than impressed with her extracurricular activities. Heather must get to the center of the mystery, but this one might turn out to be deeper than a donut hole.
When Heather Janke hosts her engagement party in Paris, France, the last thing she expects to find out is that one of her guests has been poisoned by one of her donuts. She's overwhelmed with grief, particularly when she finds out that the suspect is Angelica, her faithful assistant and friend, who flew all the way out to France to help her with her wedding. With the wedding only days away, and no help from the French police, Heather sets out to clear Angelica's name and save her from imprisonments. But Heather has to contend with the press, a particularly nosy - and cheesy - ma tre d'h tel, and the constant battle to stay on top of affairs while her wedding date draws closer and closer. Heather must figure out who poisoned her beloved lemon chiffon icing, but the zest might be too sour for her to handle this time around.
When Heather Shepherd has a run-in with a rude Italian actor on the first night of her honeymoon, she thinks nothing of it... until his body turns up in one of Venice's canals the very next day. She's horrified, even more, when an Inspector comes knocking with questions for her and her newlywed husband. Heather decides she won't let an impending arrest ruin her honeymoon, and with Ryan's help, she sleuths her way from the kitchen of the hotel all the way to the top of entertainment in Venice. But Heather has to balance her honeymoon festivities with the case, and the harder she digs for the truth, the muddier the mystery becomes, thanks to a cast of eccentric and rather infuriated Italian suspects. Heather must discover the truth, before the sweet coffee-glaze on the donut that is her Honeymoon, dries out and she's left with nothing but questions.
When Heather Shepherd hears that Detective Davidson's daughter, Tara, has just been found dead, she's horrified. Her horror soon turns to shock, when Davidson turns up at Donut Delights and makes it clear that Heather is his prime suspect. Heather is set on finding the truth, armed with her new knowledge thanks to her forensics course, and her bestie and doggy Dave for company, she sets out to solve the mystery. But internal issues at the police station see Ryan kicked off the case, leaving Heather bare to the attentions of a non-too-please Davidson. She had to balance an influx of orders for Cinnamon Crunch donuts, and the mystery or she might end up losing it all. Heather has to find her focus or she might be blinded by the facts in this case. Sleuthing has just become as complicated as her recipe for cinnamon crumbles.
This is a collection of Books 1,2,3,4 & 5 of the Donut Hole Cozy Mystery Series Book 1 - Strawberry Cream Murder Donuts, deceit and the potential murder of a former assistant find Heather Janke at the center of a mystery in which she is a potential suspect and possibly the only one capable of discerning the truth. Was her former assistant Christa murdered and if so, why? Follow Heather as she searches for clues to get to the bottom of this sweet caper. Book 2 - Maple Frosted Murder A professional and very public rivalry with the owner of the corporate cookie cutter donut shop owner, leaves Heather as the prime suspect in his murder, when his body is discovered. Health inspectors, shady business practices and a tangled web of intrigue unfold as Heather dives headfirst into the case, determined to clear her name and uncover who is the cold storage killer. Book 3 - Cadbury Creme Murder It's springtime in Hillside, Texas, which means tornado season. A tornado rips through town, damaging property here and there. Fortunately, the damage is reparable, and only one person is found dead-Verna Dixon, an elderly widow who lived on the edge of town. At first, everyone assumes that Verna was killed by flying debris from the tornado (she was found outside, halfway between her house and her chicken coop) as she was trying to bring her chickens inside. But Detective Ryan Shepherd realizes there's more to this death than meets the eye when he discovers that Verna was not killed by a flying piece of wood, as was originally suspected. Why would anyone want to kill Verna? That's the question bothering Ryan and Heather. There's no apparent motive, and no one knows seems to know where to begin looking for suspects. Did Verna know something about someone she was trying to decide whether or not to reveal? What could Verna have known? Join Heather, Ryan, and all the regulars of Hillside, Texas, as they try to figure out who killed Verna and why. The answer may surprise you Book 4 - Tricky Blueberry Murder While visiting her grandmother's friend at Hillside Manor, Heather learns that one of the nursing home's employees, aide Betty Shivers, was found dead outside the back door earlier that morning apparently as she was arriving for her shift. Could the killer have been one of the other aides, who had recently--and very publicly--threatened to kill Betty? Could it have been Betty's ex-boyfriend, who had told her that their relationship wasn't really over? Only time and a little poking around will tell. Join Heather and Ryan as they sift through the possibilities and crank out some delicious baked goods along the way. Book 5 - Chocolate Frosted Murder After accepting Maricela's and Angelica's invitation to join them and their family for their Tia Teresa's 75th birthday party, Heather is enjoying herself. But the party is interrupted by two uniformed policemen who bring bad news: Tia Teresa's grandson, Gustavo, a beloved family member, has been shot and killed in the park. The police think it looks like a drug deal gone bad, but Gustavo's family insists he never would have been involved with drugs. Maricela and Angelica beg Heather to investigate, and she promises to do what she can. When she discovers that the shooter's story couldn't have taken place the way he said it did, she becomes suspicious. But she has no proof. Then, just as a key witness is about to provide her with the evidence she needs, the witness is murdered in an apparent armed robbery. Will Heather and Ryan be able to uncover the evidence they need in order to establish the truth and clear Gustavo's name? Or will a killer get away with not only one, but possibly two murders?
When Heather Shepherd hears that the owner of her favorite burger bar has been murdered, she can't believe her ears.To make matters worse, her employee, Jung, who just happened to be best friends with the victim, is the main suspect. Heather refuses to believe that her assistant could have anything to do with it and decides to help Ryan with his new case - off the record, of course. Equipped with her sleuthin' prowess and a couple new and old friends for company, she hurries over to the closed restaurant to investigate. But things aren't as simple as they seem. There are pest troubles in the neighborhood, a large order of Chocolate Crunch Donuts to fill, a potentially violent grandma to interview, and an ever-snooping Geoff Lawless to contend with before she can get to the bottom of this sweet caper. Heather must use her talent to figure it out, or the creepy killer might just strike again when the residents of Hillside least expect it.
