Melanie Lageschulte

Kate's new case forces her to wonder: Who in her hometown will stop at nothing to get what they want? The peace of an early summer morning in Eagle River is shattered by shocking news: A house on a quiet side street was burglarized the night before, and a beloved resident was injured during the home invasion. In an unusual move, the police chief recruits the mail carriers to look for leads in the case. Kate was already on it, of course, even though the circumstances could put her now-steady relationship on the rocks. After a route through the neighborhood nets more questions than answers, she suspects nothing is what it seems. When the case veers wildly off course, Kate must dig deep to discover who is behind the betrayal ... and deliver justice for an elderly victim before it's too late. Don't miss the next installment in this cozy mystery series filled with seasonal settings, supportive friendships, and lots of small-town suspense This is a large-print paperback edition.

Kate's new case forces her to wonder: Who in her hometown will stop at nothing to get what they want? The peace of an early summer morning in Eagle River is shattered by shocking news: A house on a quiet side street was burglarized the night before, and a beloved resident was injured during the home invasion. In an unusual move, the police chief recruits the mail carriers to look for leads in the case. Kate was already on it, of course, even though the circumstances could put her now-steady relationship on the rocks. After a route through the neighborhood nets more questions than answers, she suspects nothing is what it seems. When the case veers wildly off course, Kate must dig deep to discover who is behind the betrayal ... and deliver justice for an elderly victim before it's too late. Don't miss the next installment in this cozy mystery series filled with seasonal settings, supportive friendships, and lots of small-town suspense

Kate's new case forces her to wonder: Who in her hometown will stop at nothing to get what they want? The peace of an early summer morning in Eagle River is shattered by shocking news: A house on a quiet side street was burglarized the night before, and a beloved resident was injured during the home invasion. In an unusual move, the police chief recruits the mail carriers to look for leads in the case. Kate was already on it, of course, even though the circumstances could put her now-steady relationship on the rocks. After a route through the neighborhood nets more questions than answers, she suspects nothing is what it seems. When the case veers wildly off course, Kate must dig deep to discover who is behind the betrayal ... and deliver justice for an elderly victim before it's too late. Don't miss the next installment in this cozy mystery series filled with seasonal settings, supportive friendships, and lots of small-town suspense

A stash of stolen cash, a local landmark on the brink of extinction ... Kate Duncan is back to take on her biggest case yet.It's bad enough that Eagle River's livestock auction barn, which has been in business since the late 1800s, might be put up for sale. But it's the ominous collection-agency notices appearing in residents' mailboxes that tell Kate something is seriously wrong.As it turns out, those farmers aren't at fault; someone has been swiping cash from the auction barn's accounts for years. Tens of thousands of dollars are missing, and whispers claim the barn's historic sale pavilion is more like a house of cards. Greed, betrayal, and indifference may be to blame ... and Kate soon realizes danger could be afoot, as well.As the official investigators turn to their high-tech tools, Kate and her friends decide old-school gossip is their best bet to crack this case. Can they find the answers they need before the gavel hits the auction block?

A stash of stolen cash, a local landmark on the brink of extinction ... Kate Duncan is back to take on her biggest case yet.It's bad enough that Eagle River's livestock auction barn, which has been in business since the late 1800s, might be put up for sale. But it's the ominous collection-agency notices appearing in residents' mailboxes that tell Kate something is seriously wrong.As it turns out, those farmers aren't at fault; someone has been swiping cash from the auction barn's accounts for years. Tens of thousands of dollars are missing, and whispers claim the barn's historic sale pavilion is more like a house of cards. Greed, betrayal, and indifference may be to blame ... and Kate soon realizes danger could be afoot, as well.As the official investigators turn to their high-tech tools, Kate and her friends decide old-school gossip is their best bet to crack this case. Can they find the answers they need before the gavel hits the auction block?

A stash of stolen cash, a local landmark on the brink of extinction ... Kate Duncan is back to take on her biggest case yet.It's bad enough that Eagle River's livestock auction barn, which has been in business since the late 1800s, might be put up for sale. But it's the ominous collection-agency notices appearing in residents' mailboxes that tell Kate something is seriously wrong.As it turns out, those farmers aren't at fault; someone has been swiping cash from the auction barn's accounts for years. Tens of thousands of dollars are missing, and whispers claim the barn's historic sale pavilion is more like a house of cards. Greed, betrayal, and indifference may be to blame ... and Kate soon realizes danger could be afoot, as well.As the official investigators turn to their high-tech tools, Kate and her friends decide old-school gossip is their best bet to crack this case. Can they find the answers they need before the gavel hits the auction block?

This holiday season in Eagle River, the past is never far from the present. Kate is bracing herself for a blue Christmas this year. It's the first since her divorce, most of her decorations are missing after too-many moves, and her impromptu gesture of goodwill to one struggling family has caused trouble at the post office. But her troubles take a back seat after a mail stop at one of the area's oldest churches presents a puzzling dilemma. The rural congregation's antique nativity set, which was hard-carved by an early settler, has vanished from the altar. When Kate and her friends try to track the artwork's current whereabouts, they are met with a fascinating mix of folklore and facts ... along with resistance to their efforts. The case only gets more curious as secrets are exposed and new leads are revealed. Can they recover the beloved nativity before the Christmas bells ring?

This holiday season in Eagle River, the past is never far from the present. Kate is bracing herself for a blue Christmas this year. It's the first since her divorce, most of her decorations are missing after too-many moves, and her impromptu gesture of goodwill to one struggling family has caused trouble at the post office. But her troubles take a back seat after a mail stop at one of the area's oldest churches presents a puzzling dilemma. The rural congregation's antique nativity set, which was hard-carved by an early settler, has vanished from the altar. When Kate and her friends try to track the artwork's current whereabouts, they are met with a fascinating mix of folklore and facts ... along with resistance to their efforts. The case only gets more curious as secrets are exposed and new leads are revealed. Can they recover the beloved nativity before the Christmas bells ring?

This holiday season in Eagle River, the past is never far from the present. Kate is bracing herself for a blue Christmas this year. It's the first since her divorce, most of her decorations are missing after too-many moves, and her impromptu gesture of goodwill to one struggling family has caused trouble at the post office. But her troubles take a back seat after a mail stop at one of the area's oldest churches presents a puzzling dilemma. The rural congregation's antique nativity set, which was hard-carved by an early settler, has vanished from the altar. When Kate and her friends try to track the artwork's current whereabouts, they are met with a fascinating mix of folklore and facts ... along with resistance to their efforts. The case only gets more curious as secrets are exposed and new leads are revealed. Can they recover the beloved nativity before the Christmas bells ring?

October brings beautiful weather to Eagle River, but there's a dark side to Kate's next season.Autumn finds Kate Duncan settling in at her farmhouse, even though its dated interior has her dreaming of updates that'll have to wait. Because between her shifts at the post office, helping her family with harvest, and adopting a rescue dog, her hands are as full as her heart.But country life takes an unnerving turn when a neighbor's barn goes up in flames. Word spreads quickly that the fire was likely arson, and the whispers begin to fly over back fences, across front porches and around the tables at the local diner.Kate is shocked to see how fast suspicion, fear, and paranoia take root in her hometown. As she tries to enjoy all that fall in Eagle River has to offer, she starts to wonder who can, and can't, be trusted. Can Kate and her friends crack the case before the arsonist strikes again? Don't miss the second book in this series This is the large-print edition of this book.

October brings beautiful weather to Eagle River, but there's a dark side to Kate's next season.Autumn finds Kate Duncan settling in at her farmhouse, even though its dated interior has her dreaming of updates that'll have to wait. Because between her shifts at the post office, helping her family with harvest, and adopting a rescue dog, her hands are as full as her heart.But country life takes an unnerving turn when a neighbor's barn goes up in flames. Word spreads quickly that the fire was likely arson, and the whispers begin to fly over back fences, across front porches and around the tables at the local diner.Kate is shocked to see how fast suspicion, fear, and paranoia take root in her hometown. As she tries to enjoy all that fall in Eagle River has to offer, she starts to wonder who can, and can't, be trusted. Can Kate and her friends crack the case before the arsonist strikes again? Don't miss the second book in this series

October brings beautiful weather to Eagle River, but there's a dark side to Kate's next season.Autumn finds Kate Duncan settling in at her farmhouse, even though its dated interior has her dreaming of updates that'll have to wait. Because between her shifts at the post office, helping her family with harvest, and adopting a rescue dog, her hands are as full as her heart.But country life takes an unnerving turn when a neighbor's barn goes up in flames. Word spreads quickly that the fire was likely arson, and the whispers begin to fly over back fences, across front porches and around the tables at the local diner.Kate is shocked to see how fast suspicion, fear, and paranoia take root in her hometown. As she tries to enjoy all that fall in Eagle River has to offer, she starts to wonder who can, and can't, be trusted. Can Kate and her friends crack the case before the arsonist strikes again? Don't miss the second book in this series

The author of the heartwarming "Growing Season" series shares this old-fashioned story of family and faith to brighten your holidays The toy train in the catalog was everything two young boys could ask for: colorful, shiny, and the perfect vehicle for their wild imaginations. But was it meant to be theirs? As the Great Depression's shadows deepen over the Midwest, Horace and Wilbur start to worry that Santa might not stop at their farm. But with a little faith and their parents' love, the boys just might discover the true spirit of Christmas. (Approx. 12,000 words) And there's more: At the end of the story, you'll discover three holiday recipes handed down in the author's family. This is the large-print edition.

She has matrimony on her mind ... but not necessarily for herself.As summer slips in over the countryside, Melinda's focused on giving her farmhouse the facelift of a lifetime and planning Prosper's first Founders Day festival. Her to-do list gets longer when Horace's great-niece suddenly needs a wedding venue. Melinda and her friends vow to give Jen a celebration she will never forget ... but will Jen be the only one to make a commitment? Love may be in bloom, but things in Prosper aren't so simple and sweet. Auggie's grand plan to expand the co-op has many residents seeing red, and the stability of Prosper Hardware could hang in the balance. And when a beloved community member is sidelined, an unexpected visitor is determined to pick up the slack. Through it all, Melinda has to confront her past and consider her future. Can she make the right choices to secure the life she wants? Don't miss the final installment in this heartwarming series