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A charming Christmas cozy filled with murder and mischief.... You better watch out, sometimes Santa isn't who you think he is.Christmas has descended on Lana Cove. It should be a time of merriment, but in one swoop, a news broadcast changes everything.... Michael, an author, finds himself on the trail of a rogue Santa intent on ruining Christmas--and the lives of some residents. George is the usual Santa for Lana Cove, so who is the secretive newcomer, and why is he taking over all of George's jobs? Along with his friends, Ellie and Olivia, Michael needs to find out what's going on--before things get out of hand. But when a body is found, things take a sinister turn. Another bizarre bend in Michael's investigative road is a mysterious stranger asking to meet him--alone. Who killed the victim? Why have they gone to such lengths with a smoke-and-mirrors approach? And will Michael, Ellie, and Olivia catch the person responsible for creating so much unhappiness in the season that has turned into anything but jolly?Buy Sleighed today and follow the clues of this lighthearted, charming, cozy mystery with a little spice thrown in.

A charming Christmas cozy filled with murder and mischief.... You better watch out, sometimes Santa isn't who you think he is.Christmas has descended on Lana Cove. It should be a time of merriment, but in one swoop, a news broadcast changes everything.... Michael, an author, finds himself on the trail of a rogue Santa intent on ruining Christmas--and the lives of some residents. George is the usual Santa for Lana Cove, so who is the secretive newcomer, and why is he taking over all of George's jobs? Along with his friends, Ellie and Olivia, Michael needs to find out what's going on--before things get out of hand. But when a body is found, things take a sinister turn. Another bizarre bend in Michael's investigative road is a mysterious stranger asking to meet him--alone. Who killed the victim? Why have they gone to such lengths with a smoke-and-mirrors approach? And will Michael, Ellie, and Olivia catch the person responsible for creating so much unhappiness in the season that has turned into anything but jolly?Buy Sleighed today and follow the clues of this lighthearted, charming, cozy mystery with a little spice thrown in.

Grab a cup of coffee, relax and disappear into the cozy coastal town of Lana Cove.Michael West's new life in Lana Cove seems perfect, except for one little detail: He's the prime suspect in a murder investigation.He just purchased an amazing home facing the ocean in a small North Carolina town, and has finally won over the hearts of the locals. He befriended a beautiful woman named Ellie and her best friend Olivia, owners of the Bitter Sweet Caf . And he is finally living his dream, writing his first mystery novel. His past life, his loveless marriage, his backbreaking corporate job, is now a distant memory. What could possibly go wrong?A body is found in Michael's backyard, and suddenly he's the main suspect. His life is turned upside down. He left Boston to get away from the madness. Just as things begin to work themselves out, there's another murder with all the clues leading back to Michael. His life is in chaos, the locals are turning against him, he's a murder suspect, and now, he may lose the house of his dreams.Can Michael along with his new friends, Ellie and Olivia, solve the murders and clear Michael's name? Follow along as these amateur sleuths work through the clues to find the killer.Based in a cozy beach town off the coast of North Carolina, A Garden to Die For is a fast-paced mystery filled with laughter, unfaltering friendship, murderous mayhem and an affable main character whose flaws and self-deprecation make him instantly likable. If you enjoy characters like Richard Castle, then you will enjoy the wit and charm of Michael West.First book in "The Coffee House Sleuths" series, buy A Garden to Die For today and follow the clues of this lighthearted cozy mystery Praise for "The Coffee House Sleuths""Hard to put down. Wanted to know what was going to happen next.""It kept me smiling the whole way through Clever and addictive.""This has a great storyline that hooked me immediately and lots of twists to keep me guessing.""This was a good quick murder mystery with really enjoyable characters that make you laugh, groan (especially Michael lol) and keep you on your toes with who you think the killer is."

Grab a cup of coffee, relax and disappear into the cozy coastal town of Lana Cove.Michael West's new life in Lana Cove seems perfect, except for one little detail: He's the prime suspect in a murder investigation.He just purchased an amazing home facing the ocean in a small North Carolina town, and has finally won over the hearts of the locals. He befriended a beautiful woman named Ellie and her best friend Olivia, owners of the Bitter Sweet Caf . And he is finally living his dream, writing his first mystery novel. His past life, his loveless marriage, his backbreaking corporate job, is now a distant memory. What could possibly go wrong?A body is found in Michael's backyard, and suddenly he's the main suspect. His life is turned upside down. He left Boston to get away from the madness. Just as things begin to work themselves out, there's another murder with all the clues leading back to Michael. His life is in chaos, the locals are turning against him, he's a murder suspect, and now, he may lose the house of his dreams.Can Michael along with his new friends, Ellie and Olivia, solve the murders and clear Michael's name? Follow along as these amateur sleuths work through the clues to find the killer.Based in a cozy beach town off the coast of North Carolina, A Garden to Die For is a fast-paced mystery filled with laughter, unfaltering friendship, murderous mayhem and an affable main character whose flaws and self-deprecation make him instantly likable. If you enjoy characters like Richard Castle, then you will enjoy the wit and charm of Michael West.First book in "The Coffee House Sleuths" series, buy A Garden to Die For today and follow the clues of this lighthearted cozy mystery Praise for "The Coffee House Sleuths""Hard to put down. Wanted to know what was going to happen next.""It kept me smiling the whole way through Clever and addictive.""This has a great storyline that hooked me immediately and lots of twists to keep me guessing.""This was a good quick murder mystery with really enjoyable characters that make you laugh, groan (especially Michael lol) and keep you on your toes with who you think the killer is."

Excitement is in the air Famed Egyptian archeologist Hugo Sebastian has made the archeological find of the century and he's starting the worldwide exhibition in Lana Cove. The only problem is...Hugo's missing.Michael West is loving his new life in the small, quaint beach town of Lana Cove, North Carolina. He's settled into his daily routine, visiting his two best friends Olivia and Ellie-owners of the Bitter Sweet Caf -writing his new best-selling mystery while nestled into his writer's nook on the caf 's outside deck with a view of the ocean and the boardwalk. Life couldn't be better. Until....Hugo, a larger than life, charismatic archeologist rolls into town with his world-famous Egyptian Mummy exhibit. Hugo captures Ellie's eye with his good looks and fantastical tales of his adventures. Stoking Michael's jealousy, he gives her VIP tickets to the premiere.Hugo's inner circle begins to crumble apart as his behavior becomes more impulsive and arrogant. Then a powerful journalist calls him a fraud and begins a campaign to destroy his reputation. In the midst of all of this drama, Hugo disappears, and is nowhere to be found.What happened to Hugo? Had he had enough of the bickering and in-fighting? The excitement escalates as the small group begins blaming each other for Hugo's disappearance-the truth slowly begins to unravel, but is it the truth or another misdirection?Buy the second book of The Coffee House Sleuths today to follow along with Michael and his best friends, Ellie and Olivia, as these amateur sleuths work through the clues to solve this small-town mystery.

Excitement is in the air Famed Egyptian archeologist Hugo Sebastian has made the archeological find of the century and he's starting the worldwide exhibition in Lana Cove. The only problem is...Hugo's missing.Michael West is loving his new life in the small, quaint beach town of Lana Cove, North Carolina. He's settled into his daily routine, visiting his two best friends Olivia and Ellie-owners of the Bitter Sweet Caf -writing his new best-selling mystery while nestled into his writer's nook on the caf 's outside deck with a view of the ocean and the boardwalk. Life couldn't be better. Until....Hugo, a larger than life, charismatic archeologist rolls into town with his world-famous Egyptian Mummy exhibit. Hugo captures Ellie's eye with his good looks and fantastical tales of his adventures. Stoking Michael's jealousy, he gives her VIP tickets to the premiere.Hugo's inner circle begins to crumble apart as his behavior becomes more impulsive and arrogant. Then a powerful journalist calls him a fraud and begins a campaign to destroy his reputation. In the midst of all of this drama, Hugo disappears, and is nowhere to be found.What happened to Hugo? Had he had enough of the bickering and in-fighting? The excitement escalates as the small group begins blaming each other for Hugo's disappearance-the truth slowly begins to unravel, but is it the truth or another misdirection?Buy the second book of The Coffee House Sleuths today to follow along with Michael and his best friends, Ellie and Olivia, as these amateur sleuths work through the clues to solve this small-town mystery.