K E O'Connor

A blizzard, a dead guest, and a castle full of suspects. Christmas at Audley Castle takes a dark turn when Delphine Augustus, Princess Alice's friend, is found dead in her room. An overdose seems likely until Holly Holmes notices cupcake smeared across the victim's face. A fierce snowstorm traps everyone inside. Phone lines are down, and Campbell Milligan is bedridden after an accident, leaving Holly in charge. As she digs into everyone's secrets, it's clear someone wanted Delphine to see her last Christmas. With Meatball the corgi and her new husband by her side, Holly must find the killer before the storm clears and they walk free. *** Perfect for fans of cozy Christmas crime, snowed-in whodunit mysteries, laugh-out-loud moments, and twisty clues. Large print edition. Recipe included.

A perfect wedding, a shocking murder, and a princess in trouble. Holly Holmes is thrilled to celebrate her gran's wedding at Audley Castle, and everything is picture-perfect. Until a guest is murdered Princess Alice Audley, Holly's best friend, is found beside the body with no memory of what happened. The police think the case is closed. Holly knows it isn't. To make things worse, a new head of police is causing trouble, and Holly's intimidating potential in-laws have chosen the worst time to visit. With Meatball the corgi at her side, Holly must race to uncover the truth and save her best friend. *** A perfect read for fans of cozy crime who enjoy laugh-out-loud moments and funny, twisty English village mysteries. Large print edition. Recipe included.

A spooky tower, a sour historian, and one messy murder. The calm at Audley Castle shatters when Bluebell Brewster, a brilliant but sharp-tongued restorer, is found dead inside the castle's supposedly haunted turret. The evidence says murder. The castle whispers say ghost. Holly says something's definitely off. Bluebell clashed with almost everyone on the restoration team, but suspicion falls squarely on mild-mannered Herbert, a man so gentle Holly can't picture him harming a cupcake, let alone a colleague. Determined to uncover the truth, Holly teams up with Campbell, the castle's head of security. Between questioning jumpy restorers, limping on an injured ankle, and wondering why Princess Alice is ignoring her, Holly has her hands full. And the deeper she digs, the more she uncovers a mess of jealousy, buried secrets, grudges, and motives stickier than a lemon drizzle glaze. With Meatball the corgi by her side and danger rising, Holly has to solve the case before the killer strikes again. And this time, the surprise waiting for her is more shocking than the murder. *** Perfect for fans of crime mysteries, English village whodunits, laugh-out-loud moments, and twisty clues. Large print edition. Recipe included.

A fancy party. A shocking fall. A sleuth who won't quit. Holly Holmes can't believe her luck when she's invited to a party at Marchwood Manor. Until a guest falls to his death What looks like a tragic accident turns sinister when another partygoer dies soon after. Something dark is spreading through the once-peaceful Audley St. Mary, and Holly intends to find out what it is. Campbell Milligan, Audley Castle's grumpy head of security, wants her on the case for once, but Holly regrets helping when a mysterious man in black warns her to stop digging. Rumors swirl, conspiracies rise, and whispers of a decades-old mystery send Holly into danger. With red herrings everywhere, she battles to uncover the truth before the darkness creeping through the village is impossible to stop. Can Holly keep her head and solve the case, or will this be the mystery that pushes her luck too far? *** Perfect for fans of British cozy crime, clever female sleuths, laugh-out-loud scenes, and dogs who steal the show. Large print edition. Recipe included.

A glamorous wedding fair. A poisoned florist. A determined baking sleuth. Audley Castle looks picture perfect as it hosts a prestigious wedding fair. But the sparkle vanishes when Connie Barber, a sharp-tongued florist, collapses at the event. Beautiful bouquets, sweet displays, and one dead guest Connie had enemies everywhere. She stole clients, flirted with husbands, and collected grudges like wedding favors. When the autopsy reveals poison, Holly Holmes steps in to help Campbell, the castle's grumpy head of security. He thinks he knows who the killer is, but his prime suspect was with him at the time Connie died. Holly juggles a bridal catwalk, a surprise visitor, and more baking than any person should attempt while hunting for the truth. Clues hide behind bouquets and blueberry muffins, and someone will do anything to keep their secret. If Holly slips up, the killer walks free. Is this the case she can't whisk into submission? *** This large print edition complete series is perfect for fans of British cozy crime, culinary sleuths, twisty whodunits, laugh-out-loud moments, and adorable dogs. Recipe included.

A deadly longbow shot shatters the calm at Audley Castle, and Holly Holmes is caught in the middle of the chaos. Moments before the annual longbow competition begins, Lady Philippa warns Holly that a murder is about to happen. Her predictions are usually right, which means someone's already living on borrowed time. When an arrow finds its mark and a guest dies, the cheerful event becomes a full-blown crime scene. Accident or murder? Holly doesn't buy the accident theory. Her search for the truth uncovers bitter rivalries, jealous lovers, bruised egos, and secrets that could destroy reputations. Castle security tells her to stay out of it, but Holly's never been good at following instructions. And when a second guest falls victim to the longbow killer, she's racing the clock to catch them. With Meatball the corgi at her side and more suspects than pastries at a bake sale, Holly's determined to expose the truth before another arrow flies. *** Perfect for fans of cozy crime mysteries, English village whodunits, laugh-out-loud moments, quirky characters, twisty clues, and sleuths who refuse to quit. Packed with desserts, chaos, puzzles, and secrets you'll be itching to solve.

A castle celebration. A chilling prediction. One unwelcome corpse. Holly Holmes expects tea, cake, and chaos when the eccentric Audley family hosts a party at their castle. She doesn't expect Lady Philippa to predict a death The doomed guest is Blaine Masters, a man with enough enemies to fill the Great Hall. Holly tries to warn him, but Blaine laughs it off. Hours later, he's found dead at the bottom of the stairs, wearing only his underwear There are whispers of an accident. Holly thinks murder. With jealous rivals, simmering grudges, and suspects on every staircase, Holly and her corgi Meatball plunge into a twisty investigation full of quirky characters, puzzling clues, and tempting culinary moments. *** Perfect for fans of British cozy crime mysteries, English village whodunits, and smart, feisty heroines.

A corpse in an open grave. A caf owner accused. A corgi determined to sniff out the truth.Large Print Edition. Holly Holmes adores her life in the charming English village of Audley St. Mary. She runs a cozy caf , bakes irresistible treats, and enjoys the company of Meatball, her loyal corgi. But when she finds the local undertaker dead, Holly is suddenly the prime suspect With her reputation on the line and curious villagers whispering, Holly must crack the case before her dream life crumbles. Armed with a whisk, a warm heart, and a clever dog, she's determined to uncover the real killer.*** Perfect for fans of culinary crime mysteries, English village whodunits, and feel-good crime fiction. This charming large print prequel kicks off the Holly Holmes Culinary Mystery Series, featuring mouth-watering recipes, royal mischief, friendship, and a trail of crumbs leading straight to the killer.

Death by magic strikes again...When tech mage Erick Farten is found brutally bespelled to death and his friend Charlie succumbs to a devastating magical coma, I'm thrust into my twistiest murder mystery yet. The investigation becomes a desperate race against time when evidence casts a dark shadow over Zandra's older sister, Tempest, as the prime suspect.Between wrangling fire-breathing kittens and Tempest's alarming disappearances, my whiskers are twitching with worry. Add in a nervous mini hellhound and the arrival of Tempest's powerful relatives, and my world threatens to explode into magical mayhem.With dark forces at work and deadly magic spiraling out of control, I must trust my feline instincts to uncover the truth and save Tempest from a fate worse than death.***Every Witch Way but Cursed is book 17 in the spellbinding Magical Misfits Mysteries. Perfect for readers of cozy witch mysteries and paranormal women sleuths. You'll be enchanted by this magical cozy mystery series with its clever cat familiar, quirky witches, and paranormal mayhem.

Trouble is brewing in Crimson Cove.A new English-themed tea room has opened in town, and everyone is delighted with the scrumptious scones, fluffy Victoria sponge cake, and buttery crumpets.The owner, Verity Yummy, is a delight and plans a magical day of tea and treats. And when renowned tea leaf reader, Nahla Gerbolt, arrives with her entourage, the event looks set to be a hit.Until Nahla is discovered brewed to death in a cauldron of her magically infused tea I can never resist a puzzling aroma. Between the delicious scones and suspicious suspects, the scent of foul play hangs thick in the air.What secret did the tea leaves reveal? A secret so dangerous, Nahla was silenced for good. I'm ready to steep myself in this case and uncover the truth, one delicious clue at a time.Let's get this mystery simmering ***This is book 14 in the Magical Misfits paranormal cozy mysteries, featuring an enchanted talking cat, a witchy sidekick, and a messy found family living in a delightfully puzzling town brimming with magic.

Sprinkle in murder and add a dash of danger.Life at my cafe in the stunning village of Audley St. Mary's is as sweet as my cinnamon rolls. Between whipping up treats and enjoying the local history, things are perfect. Especially with Meatball, my adorable corgi dog, by my side.Unfortunately, murder will curdle the cream, and I become a suspect in an investigation when I find the village undertaker dead in an open grave I'm not letting anyone turn my dream life into a nightmare It's time to ditch the piping bag for a magnifying glass and unearth the culprit before they crumble my world.Will I clear my name, dish out justice, and keep my village safe?***One bite of Cookie Crumble and Murder and you'll be hooked on the Holly Holmes baking mysteries This is a complete cozy culinary series where the suspense is richer than the desserts and friendships are as satisfying as a triple-baked apple pie.This book is a prequel novel in a complete baking mystery series (to be read before book 1 Cream Caramel and Murder.) It reveals how Holly and Meatball found themselves living at Audley Castle and solving crimes (while baking delicious treats, making friends with royalty, and having their happily ever afters.)