"From the Award-Winning Author of First Edition Murder:
Sandy James proves yet again she's a magnet for trouble when disaster follows her to a resort in Mexico.
When asked to be the keynote speaker at a writer's conference, Sandie is both delighted and terrified. Public speaking just isn't her forte. But a few days at a swanky resort in Playa del Carmen, with her fiancé by her side? Sounds too good to pass up.
Until Sandie's good friend and conference organizer is found dead.
As the local police, resort staff, and dozens of guests try to wrap their minds around this tragic event, a likely suspect emerges, but pinning him down as the murderer won't be easy. Hoping to find proof, Sandie and the conference attendees become embroiled in a real-life reenactment of a Hitchcockian mystery, wondering if what they uncover is all a ruse designed to trick them.
Will Sandie untangle this web of clues and expose the murderer, or has he set a deadly trap she can't escape?
Join Sandie James on her latest thrilling adventure in Murder on the Playa. With an irresistible combination of mystery, romance, and exotic locale, this cozy mystery is not to be missed."
"From the Award-Winning Author of First Edition Murder:
When murder disrupts Sandie and Liam's luxury honeymoon cruise to South America, their love story veers into treacherous waters.
With a simple comment about the waiter's attire, the newlyweds find themselves caught in a web of secrets. The waiter, driven by dreams of a better life for his family, becomes the prime suspect in a shocking murder that shakes the foundations of their idyllic honeymoon.
As Sandie and her new husband navigate the treacherous currents of romance, jealousy, and deceit, they are determined to uncover the truth behind the tragic death of the handsome restaurant manager. With the waiter's fingerprints on the murder weapon, the odds are stacked against him, and time is running out. As Sandie and Liam dance under the stars and delve into the intricacies of cruise ship life, they must untangle a web of secrets to unveil the real killer before it's too late.
Join Sandie and Liam in this heart-pounding cruise ship mystery that will keep you on the edge of your deck chair!"
"Three female victims, one alarming similarity, zero time to waste.
Sandie will do anything for her brother. When he is suspected of murdering not one but three young women, she is forced to show just how far she'll go to prove his innocence.
As Sandie uncovers the clues, she discovers the investigating detective may have an ulterior motive for placing the blame on Will.
Desperate to find the actual killer, Sandie enlists the help of her trusty dog Marlowe and her boyfriend. Unfortunately, time isn't on their side.
Can they root out the murderer and clear Will's name before it's too late?"
"A pending divorce. A struggling bakery. A winning plan. Two dead bodies?
Sandie's sister needs help. If she can't come up with a hefty chunk of change to save her struggling bakery, her wish for a fair settlement with her soon-to-be ex-husband will be dashed.
When Sandie devises the perfect plan—a competition to save the bakery, all the pieces come together fairly quickly. Sandie believes she's done something that can help Kathy keep her business and finalize her divorce relatively unscathed. But her plan goes awry when not one but two bodies are discovered.
Now Sandie has a real mess on her hands and little time to solve this baffling case, as well as find her suddenly MIA father, deal with the irate cat lady who's taken up residence in his house, and somehow pull off a successful competition. Can she do it or is her grand plan dead on arrival?"
"From the award-winning author of First Edition Murder
A missing sailboat.
A 'forever' vow.
A dead body.
Sandie James, aspiring author and part-time cake decorator, couldn't be more thrilled when her two dear friends, Geraldine O'Hara and Henry Edwards, invite her to their island wedding at the lovely Sand Reed Hotel. The only thing that would make the weekend even better is if Sandie's boyfriend would get the time off work to share the happy occasion with her.
But under the sunny smiles, tensions are churning. The signs are there, and soon Sandie begins to fear someone in the wedding party arrived on the island with murder in their heart. When a guest turns up dead, the local sheriff is all too eager to declare the death an accident, but Sandie is sure there's been foul play.
With more than one person warning her off the investigation, can Sandie uncover the island's dark undercurrents before the killer strikes again?"
"From the award-winning author of First Edition Murder
In the world of art, some would kill to get to the top.
An influential art curator is found dead at the local gallery. When Sandie's friend becomes the prime suspect, he implores her to put her sleuthing skills to the test once again. Sandie's cop brother is against her sticking her nose in his case, but how can she refuse when the man she might be falling for needs her help?
But the deeper Sandie digs, the more confusing seems the case. Is this a meticulously planned murder, or a crime of passion?
Worst off all, is the man she is trying to save really innocent?
If you love intelligent female sleuths, quirky characters, and a proper 'whodunit' mystery, this book is for you"
"Winner of the 2023 BookFest Award
'Tessa Kelly has me hooked! The depth of her characters is amazing and the story is so interesting. I was surprised at the outcome.' —Vicki W
Something borrowed. Something blue. Someone's dead.
For Sandie James, working at her sister's bakery is a way to pay off college debt while her literature degree collects dust. But when she accepts a last-minute wedding booking, she doesn't expect the chaotic night to end in murder.
When a guest is found dead, and her father is standing over the body with the murder weapon, Sandie will stop at nothing to prove her dad's innocence. Especially if she can get a little help from Marlowe, the family's springer spaniel, who is all too eager to leap into the action.
With rumors breeding fear and the killer still on the loose, it's a race against time to clear Dad's name and find the killer before the killer finds her.
If you enjoy the thrilling mystery of Agatha Christie's novels, you'll love this suspenseful, fast-paced cozy mystery."
