"Antique clocks, new loved ones, and ancient secrets . . .
On Valentine's Day, Winifred Page-Lopez escapes the gossip and town drama to retreat into the mystery room of the Cozy Corgi Bookshop and Bakery, with a crackling fire, a favorite romance, and her corgi, Watson—one-part love, one-part curmudgeon—snuggled beside her.
But how can Fred ignore past hurts and betrayals when the players from her old life are setting up shop in Estes Park, turning Elkhorn Avenue into a chessboard? Plenty of dirty chais and Katie's scrumptious pop tarts, along with Leo's love and Watson's snores, bring some comfort.
The pink-and-red heart decorations are barely down in the Cozy Corgi, when a local socialite's murder pulls Fred from her hibernation. The clock is running, and a trail of clues and misdirection reveal secrets new and old. To solve this murder, Fred must outwit an enemy and uncover a new betrayal. What she learns along the way could shake her world, or steady it.
Secrets don't age, and the past—with all its joys, sorrows, guilt, and grudges—can be crushing in its truths . . . or freeing.
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for romantic strawberry pop tarts.)"
"A bright new year, a sparkling marriage, and bundles of rambunctious puppies . . .
Still aglow from their winter holiday wedding, Winifred and Leo return from their honeymoon to the warmth of their cozy Colorado mountain town of Estes Park. Watson, in all his chubby corgi grumpiness, happily settles in to napping with his stuffed animals by the fire and steering clear of customers in the Cozy Corgi Bookshop & Bakery—except when snagging crumbs and treats.
The honeymoon bliss comes to a screeching halt on a stormy night as a fatal car crash takes the life of a newcomer in town . . . and leaves Fred to comfort an adorable puppy. But while Fred and Leo fall for the new bundle of hyperactive fluff, Watson expresses mixed emotions about his new role as big brother.
Mysteries abound in a case lacking a murder. But Fred is certain she's not barking up the wrong tree. As she and Watson sniff out clues and unravel deception and sinister plots, every dog will have his day . . . and find his forever home.
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for delectable no-bake Snickers chocolate cheesecake.)"
"Snow flurries, eclectic interior designs, and hidden malice . . .
Colorado's winter storms might rattle the windows, but the heavenly scents of zucchini bread and a crackling fire warms the Cozy Corgi Bookshop and Bakery. Between chapters of a favorite novel and the caffeinated joy of dirty chais, Winifred Page considers new literary challenges as her faithful corgi sidekick, Watson, naps contentedly, after lots of love in the form of treats.
But the growing unease in the shops linking Elkhorn Avenue brings on a shiver that has nothing to do with the weather. New stores are opening, adding glitz and glam to downtown Estes and worrying longtime business owners. When Anna Hanson's grand scheme of hiring an elite interior designer and social media maven to add some buzz to her high-end furniture boutique backfires, she faces consequences more dangerous than bad press.
To help a friend, Fred and Watson investigate, stumbling upon an old secret . . . and murder. The uncovered lies that have poisoned one Estes Park resident threaten to change the way Fred views her beloved little mountain town irrevocably.
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for the quintessential zucchini bread.)"
"Snow-covered mountains, luminous glass ornaments, and ethereal wedding gowns . . .
When Winifred Page attends the Christmas-themed bridal show for a preeminent designer—solely to fulfill her role as best friend and maid of honor, mind you—she is stunned to find herself relishing the details of soft lace and the spectacular blown-glass display dangling overhead. Her delight doesn't last long, though, as Fred's aversion to everything fashion makes her jealous of her corgi, Watson, no doubt napping at home under the cozy Christmas tree.
The romance and elegance of haute couture doesn't fade to a sublime end, however, as the show comes to a dead stop—literally, for one Estes Park merchant—with a cry of murder as a body is discovered in a lace-strewn dressing room.
Untangling relationships wrapped in secrets and lies is anything but a simple sashay down a runway. But Fred and Watson are determined to fashion the truth from the scraps they uncover to ensure justice and to return their cozy town to silent nights and white Christmas dreams for the holidays.
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for heavenly espresso chocolate babka.)"
"Golden autumn leaves, pumpkin spice chai, and . . . bigfoot?
Estes Park readies for one if its most beloved celebrations—Halloween! As Winifred Page prepares her bookshop for the festivities, she ponders whether forcing her grumpy corgi, Watson, into a costume is worth the effort, or his disdain. But outfit themes take a backseat when Creature Seekers, a popular monster hunting television program, teams up with local yeti hunter, Rocky Castle, for their Sasquatch special.
When Fred and Leo's engagement party is disrupted by a vicious 'yeti attack,' Fred can't ignore the scruffy Rocky—though she dearly wishes she could—and the creature seekers who are the prime suspects. But betrayal, manipulation, and murder stalks through Estes . . . and as people hunt for the elusive yeti, the yeti might be doing some hunting of his own . . .
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for fall-flavored apple and cranberry pie with spiced pie crust.)"
"Glittering gold, shimmering pearls, and deceptive diamonds . . .
The Aspen leaves turn golden, prompting a season of romance to fall over the little Colorado town of Estes Park. As love is professed through precious gems, the local jewelry shop on Elkhorn Avenue experiences a rush of customers—not all of whom have the best of intentions.
When Winifred Page, accompanied by her cute curmudgeon of a corgi, Watson, stumbles upon the aftermath of a robbery of Aspen Gold, the owners ask for her help. With tourists few and far between at the Cozy Corgi Bookshop, Fred welcomes the chance to investigate. However, as is so often the case, the brilliance of romance gets tarnished a bit, and the cut of the situation might not be exactly as it appears. The only thing that is crystal clear, is by the time the case is closed, more than one life will be forever altered . . .
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for scrumptious oaty ginger crunch bars.)"
"Scarves of every color, sweaters in intricate weaves, and knitting needles with sharp points . . .
With tourist season finally over, the small mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado, can breathe a collective sigh of relief and enjoy a slower, more relaxed pace. That works just fine for Winifred Page, so she can rearrange the novels that cover the shelves of her bookshop. Watson, her beloved Corgi, is equally as excited about long uninterrupted naps by the fire.
Strings that Fred has been attempting to connect around her father's murder, and the Irons family infiltration into her town and her life, suddenly tangle into one huge mound of brightly colored knots. It's going to take all of her skill and strength to weave them into the truth. However, sometimes, a particularly harmless-looking thread can make everything unravel . . .
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookie.)"
"Scrapbooks of memories, tragic history, and town council elections are a deadly combination . . .
The final hurrah of the summer tourist season coincides with Estes Park's commemoration of the Big Thompson Canyon flood and the results of the contentious town council election. As the warm evening gathering for somber remembrance wraps up with dramatic election announcements, the surprises involve shouts of anger . . . and murder.
Following a trail of blackmail, Winifred Page discovers a crime with more twists and turns than the Cozy Corgi Bookshop's mystery room can handle. But as a scrapbook featured in the crafting club illustrates, there is no case Fred and her corgi sidekick, Watson, can't unravel.
Secrets are revealed and dark history uncovered, thanks to a group of avid scrapbook aficionados. And Fred will need all the dirty chai lattes the Cozy Corgi Bakery can craft if she is to find the threat buried somewhere in the past or living and breathing in one of the charming shops on Elkhorn Avenue . . ."
"Scandal is rampant in Estes Park, and this time even the chipmunks are talking about it . . .
Summer is on its way, and so is Winifred Page's birthday. While her corgi, Watson, naps in the sunshine and dreams of delicious pastry crumbs at the Cozy Corgi Bookshop and Bakery, Leo—Fred's park ranger boyfriend—plans a surprise each night to extend the celebration.
During an evening picnic in the mountains, Fred and Leo glance up at the soft pink glow of the sky . . . just in time to witness a murder. As Fred and Watson slip into sleuth mode, along with their personal park ranger guide, the spiraling trails and twists and turns of the case prove daunting, as figuring out who they saw die is as complex as the motive.
To solve the mystery, they'll have to leave the safety of the shops of Elkhorn Avenue and hike the peaks of the mountain . . .
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for perfect orange cinnamon rolls.)"
"Hollywood comes to Estes Park, bringing lights, cameras, and murder . . .
The Cozy Corgi bakery is under renovation, and while Winifred Page loves that her best friend, Katie, is getting her dream bakery, the noise and chaos—not to mention the lack of dirty chai—is making more than her corgi sidekick, Watson, grumpy.
To afford the renovations, Katie has agreed to make the scandals of her childhood into a documentary. While she expected the project to be emotionally draining, the obnoxious producer combined with constant clashes between the interior designer and construction crew brings the tension to a breaking point.
All too soon, squabbles over marble and light fixtures, along with a filmmaker's problematic artistic vision, pale in comparison to murder . . . captured on film. With Valentine's Day approaching, romantic sparks fly as quickly as accusations, as Fred and Watson search for clues . . . and snacks.
To find a killer, much more than pastry crumbs will be uncovered . . ."
"New Year's Eve is a time for travel plans, nerves of steel, and secrets . . .
Excitement and anxiety envelop Winifred and Leo as they prepare for their first trip together—New Year's Eve in New York City. For Fred, whose fondest pastime is curling up by the fire with a well-loved book, figuring out what clothes to pack is a challenge, but nothing compared to the emotional knot and turmoil of leaving her cherished corgi sidekick, Watson.
It is more than Fred's nerves, however, or Watson's grumpy mood, that threaten the trip. When Fred receives a text from Leo about a meeting at Madame Delilah's Old Tyme Photography, a quick errand leads to an unexpected mystery. And soon more than travel plans are in danger.
In Estes Park, gossip and rumors circulate, and Fred finds support not just among friends and family, but from an unlikely cast of allies. Midnight celebrations and resolutions are the farthest thoughts from Fred's mind as New Year's Eve draws closer.
And as deceptions and secrets are laid out in picture-perfect clarity for the whole world to see, Fred and Watson face a fight for survival . . ."
"Christmas ushers in snowstorms, fruitcake, and a horde of Santa's naughty elves . . .
No place is more perfect for the winter holidays than the charming mountain town of Estes Park. As the Cozy Corgi Bookshop and Bakery glistens with lights and garlands, Winifred Page allows the seasonal merriment to brush away all worry and fear. Watson, her grumpy corgi, is about as far from stressed as possible—after all, with the holiday baking, delectable crumbs are everywhere.
Estes Park's new Christmas store is chosen to receive exclusive rights to sell a much-coveted collection of tiny elf figurines, but not everyone is thrilled, especially not the owner of the original Christmas shop. Bickering between local merchants is nothing new and doesn't dampen the Christmas cheer or holiday glee. However, when nightly break-ins begin to occur, Santa himself is caught in the act, Fred and Watson are pulled away from the bookshop to investigate the holiday mayhem.
Unfortunately, while Santa keeps a list of nice and naughty children, he's allowed his elves to have free rein, and there's nothing nice about them . . ."
