Ellen Jacobson

Books can be deadly in the wrong hands.Thea Olson is looking forward to volunteering at the annual book fair and raising money for her local library. But when one of the most prominent citizens in her small North Dakota town is poisoned, Thea's plans take a sharp turn.With the assistance of her grandmother, the nerdy and handsome library director, and an obnoxious chameleon that only she can see, Thea searches for clues and follows leads.Despite the fact that the chief of police dismisses the idea of foul play, Thea's intuition tells her otherwise. As she interviews suspects, Thea stumbles across secrets and hidden motives that threaten to derail the investigation.Can Thea piece together the puzzle before another life is lost?

Books can be deadly in the wrong hands.Thea Olson is looking forward to volunteering at the annual book fair and raising money for her local library. But when one of the most prominent citizens in her small North Dakota town is poisoned, Thea's plans take a sharp turn.With the assistance of her grandmother, the nerdy and handsome library director, and an obnoxious chameleon that only she can see, Thea searches for clues and follows leads.Despite the fact that the chief of police dismisses the idea of foul play, Thea's intuition tells her otherwise. As she interviews suspects, Thea stumbles across secrets and hidden motives that threaten to derail the investigation.Can Thea piece together the puzzle before another life is lost?

Libraries are full of books . . . and deadly secrets.When Thea Olson agreed to volunteer at her local library, she anticipated shelving books, not stumbling across a dead body. Concerned her brother, the acting chief of police, is in over his head, Thea is determined to find out whodunit. She investigates the murder with the assistance of her grandmother and the handsome new library director.Just when the trio of amateur sleuths hit a dead-end, a snarky chameleon appears in the library with cryptic clues for Thea. At first, she thinks she's hallucinating. But once Thea accepts the fact that the obnoxious reptile is real, she realizes he might just help her crack the case.Can Thea discover who the murderer is before someone else is taken out of circulation?This is the first in a new library series set in the fictional town of Why, North Dakota. If you like quirky characters, chameleons, way too much coffee, and all things bookish, you'll love Murder at the Library.

Libraries are full of books . . . and deadly secrets.When Thea Olson agreed to volunteer at her local library, she anticipated shelving books, not stumbling across a dead body. Concerned her brother, the acting chief of police, is in over his head, Thea is determined to find out whodunit. She investigates the murder with the assistance of her grandmother and the handsome new library director.Just when the trio of amateur sleuths hit a dead-end, a snarky chameleon appears in the library with cryptic clues for Thea. At first, she thinks she's hallucinating. But once Thea accepts the fact that the obnoxious reptile is real, she realizes he might just help her crack the case.Can Thea discover who the murderer is before someone else is taken out of circulation?This is the first in a new library series set in the fictional town of Why, North Dakota. If you like quirky characters, chameleons, way too much coffee, and all things bookish, you'll love Murder at the Library.

This collection includes Books 4-6 of the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. Check out this fun cozy mystery series with plenty of goofy humor, an adorable cat, and a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth. You'll laugh out loud from start to finish following Mollie McGhie's sailing adventures.Spoiler alert: You'll seriously be craving chocolate by the time you finish reading Book #4 - Dead in the DinghyWhat would you do if your husband became obsessed with turning your cat into an internet sensation? Mollie McGhie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She's looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby's crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy.Book #5 - Shooting by the SeaWhat would you do if your hubby had a celebrity crush?When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend's nail salon, she's looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend's brother is arrested for murder.Book #6 - Overboard on the OceanWhat would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist?When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn't expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is.

When Olivia is forced to take her first vacation in five years, she travels to a picturesque Greek island. But instead of spending time relaxing by the pool, Olivia finds herself hate-flirting with Xander, a local guy with a cocky smile and a unibrow. Just when Olivia starts to fall for Xander, her boss assigns her to a secret work project-one that will force her to choose between her career and love. Smitten with Baklava is a standalone closed door romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and happily ever afters, you'll love Olivia and Xander's story.Want more laughs, sizzling kisses, and all the feels? Check out the rest of the Smitten with Travel romcom series.Book #1 - Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny's story set in Italy)Book #2 - Smitten with Croissants (Mia's story set in France)Book #3 - Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle's story set in Germany)Book #3.5 - Smitten with Candy Canes (Zoe's story set in Finland)Book #4 - Smitten with Baklava (Olivia's story set in Greece)

When Olivia is forced to take her first vacation in five years, she travels to a picturesque Greek island. But instead of spending time relaxing by the pool, Olivia finds herself hate-flirting with Xander, a local guy with a cocky smile and a unibrow. Just when Olivia starts to fall for Xander, her boss assigns her to a secret work project-one that will force her to choose between her career and love. Smitten with Baklava is a standalone closed door romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and happily ever afters, you'll love Olivia and Xander's story.Want more laughs, sizzling kisses, and all the feels? Check out the rest of the Smitten with Travel romcom series.Book #1 - Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny's story set in Italy)Book #2 - Smitten with Croissants (Mia's story set in France)Book #3 - Smitten with Strudel (Isabelle's story set in Germany)Book #3.5 - Smitten with Candy Canes (Zoe's story set in Finland)Book #4 - Smitten with Baklava (Olivia's story set in Greece)

Planners are great for to-do lists, keeping track of appointments and . . . scheduling a murder.When Thea Olson returned to her hometown of Why, North Dakota, for the Fourth of July, the last thing she expected was to add "investigate a murder" to her to-do list. But when her cousin is falsely accused of killing her business partner, Thea is drawn into solving the case. In between hunting down clues and interviewing suspects, Thea learns more than she wanted to know about creative planning, stickers, washi tape, and glitter pens.Can Thea clear her cousin's name or will she become the murderer's next victim?

Planners are great for to-do lists, keeping track of appointments and . . . scheduling a murder.When Thea Olson returned to her hometown of Why, North Dakota, for the Fourth of July, the last thing she expected was to add "investigate a murder" to her to-do list. But when her cousin is falsely accused of killing her business partner, Thea is drawn into solving the case. In between hunting down clues and interviewing suspects, Thea learns more than she wanted to know about creative planning, stickers, washi tape, and glitter pens.Can Thea clear her cousin's name or will she become the murderer's next victim?

When Mollie McGhie attends a Christmas party aboard the Mistletoe, she was planning on sipping eggnog, decorating a nautically themed tree, and opening presents. But when someone is killed on board the boat and Santa Claus is arrested, Mollie is thrust into the middle of a murder investigation.Can Mollie discover whodunit before someone else ends up dead?Murder Aboard the Mistletoe is the seventh book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab Murder Aboard the Mistletoe today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last. The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing MysteriesPrequel - Robbery at the Roller DerbyBook #1 - Murder at the MarinaBook #2 - Bodies in the BoatyardBook #3 - Poisoned by the PierBook #3.5 - Buried by the BeachBook #4 - Dead in the DinghyBook #5 - Shooting by the SeaBook #6 - Overboard on the OceanBook #7 - Murder Aboard the Mistletoe

When Mollie McGhie attends a Christmas party aboard the Mistletoe, she was planning on sipping eggnog, decorating a nautically themed tree, and opening presents. But when someone is killed on board the boat and Santa Claus is arrested, Mollie is thrust into the middle of a murder investigation.Can Mollie discover whodunit before someone else ends up dead?Murder Aboard the Mistletoe is the seventh book in the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, adorable cats, and loads of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. The Mollie McGhie series is now complete. Each book can be read as a standalone, but you might have more fun if you read them in order.-Robbery at the Roller Derby (prequel novella)-Murder at the Marina-Bodies in the Boatyard-Poisoned by the Pier-Buried by the Beach (short story)-Dead in the Dinghy-Shooting by the Sea-Overboard on the Ocean-Murder aboard the Mistletoe (Christmas novella)

Wacky humor. Happily ever afters. Lots of laughs. All the feels.If hilarious romantic comedies are your jam, you'll want to check out this collection. Three women traveling the globe who find love when they least expect it.Book 1 - Smitten with Ravioli (set in Italy)Ginny isn't sure what she's more scared of-cats that drool or falling for that annoying history professor in her Italian cooking course. Sure, Preston has amazing blue eyes, but he's an arrogant know-it-all, just like her ex. Will Ginny end up falling for a guy she can't stand?Book 2 - Smitten with Croissants (set in France)When Mia met Pierre, she thought he was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he's a geeky billionaire. Mia learned the hard way that you can't trust rich guys. But when she finds herself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to her rescue. A small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a smooth-talking, cosmopolitan French billionaire don't belong together, right? Or do they?Book 3 - Smitten with Strudel (set in Germany)When Isabelle took a job working on a European riverboat, the last thing she expected was to be recruited by a covert spy organization. Enter Erich-a devastatingly handsome German guy who reminds Isabelle of James Bond. But Isabelle knows that you should never trust a man who trades in secrets for a living, even if he shares his strudel with you. Cloak-and-dagger relationships are a sure-fire way to heartbreak . . . or will things be different this time?Three closed door romcoms with plenty of humor, quirky characters, and happily ever afters you'll swoon over.

Okay, so I kissed Max once. The kiss was good . . . great, actually. But Max? A total jerk.Now I'm stuck with him in Santa's Village for work. He wants to pretend we're a couple. All I want to do is clobber him over the head with a giant candy cane. Then I want to kiss him again.Whoa, hang on a minute there, Zoe No kissing that jerk. Never. Ever. Again.My Christmas wish? Please don't let me become smitten with Max.Smitten with Candy Canes is a standalone closed door romantic comedy novella with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and Christmas romance, you'll love Zoe and Max's story.

Okay, so I kissed Max once. The kiss was good . . . great, actually. But Max? A total jerk.Now I'm stuck with him in Santa's Village for work. He wants to pretend we're a couple. All I want to do is clobber him over the head with a giant candy cane. Then I want to kiss him again.Whoa, hang on a minute there, Zoe No kissing that jerk. Never. Ever. Again.My Christmas wish? Please don't let me become smitten with Max.Smitten with Candy Canes is a standalone closed door romantic comedy novella with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and Christmas romance, you'll love Zoe and Max's story.Note: This is the larger print edition with Arial 18 pt font.

How do I say no when a mysterious stranger tells me he needs my help to save the world, especially when I'm in danger of losing my heart?When I took a job working on a European riverboat, the last thing I expected was to be recruited by a covert spy organization.Enter Erich-a devastatingly handsome German guy who reminds me of James Bond. Although the organization he works for is more along the lines of Get Smart. Their IT department is the worst, their intel is rarely right, and the woman who's in charge . . . well, let's just say she's scarier than the bad guys.If my past has taught me anything, it's that you should never trust a man who trades in secrets for a living, even if he shares his strudel with you.Cloak-and-dagger relationships are a sure-fire way to heartbreak . . . or will it be different this time?Smitten with Strudel is a standalone closed door romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and zany spy capers, you'll love Isabelle and Erich's story.

What would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist?When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn't expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder.During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is.In between tracking down clues and questioning suspects, Mollie also has to help a friend plan her wedding and get her own boat ready to set sail.Can Mollie discover who the killer is or will she end up in a watery grave of her own?Overboard on the Ocean is the sixth book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab Overboard on the Ocean today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last. Spoiler Alert: You'll be humming "Here Comes the Bride" by the time you're finished reading The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing MysteriesPrequel - Robbery at the Roller DerbyBook #1 - Murder at the MarinaBook #2 - Bodies in the BoatyardBook #3 - Poisoned by the PierBook #3.5 - Buried by the BeachBook #4 - Dead in the DinghyBook #5 - Shooting by the SeaBook #6 - Overboard on the Ocean