Posts by MELISSA COFFMAN
Libby’s London Merchant, by Carla Kelly
Libby’s London Merchant, by Carla Kelly Elizabeth “Libby” Ames knows nothing about Nesbitt Duke, a London merchant who meets with an accident in front of her uncle’s house. A kind woman, she will tend to him until he feels better. Benedict Nesbitt, Duke of Knaresborough, is not in her house by accident at all. In…
Read MoreThe Irish Book Club of Dublin (Ohio), by Robin Strachan
The Irish Book Club of Dublin (Ohio), by Robin Strachan Laura Fisher is married to a minister who abuses her regularly and undermines her self-esteem. When their oldest son dies under suspicious circumstances, Laura’s husband insists they must forgive and forget. But Laura needs to know the truth so that justice can be served. In…
Read MoreMurder at Jaipur, by Bharti Kirchner
Murder at Jaipur, by Bharti Kirchner Maya Mallick, Seattle P.I., receives a call from her mother Uma, who lives in Jaipur, India. It appears that Uma’s partner Neel Saha, a gemologist, has been arrested by the police on charges of stealing a rare ruby. The heirloom, an object of much superstition, belonged to Neel’s client,…
Read MoreBrittle Bones, by Paulla Hunter
Brittle Bones, by Paulla Hunter In this second book of the Darcy Moreland Mysteries, Darcy notices yellow police tape and Detective Hank Nelson’s pickup in front of an old home not far from the TV station where she works. It is likely a homicide. She calls for a camera crew and is annoyed when her…
Read MoreFireworks on the Fourth, by B.J. Bowen
The fiery festivities of the Symphony’s annual Fourth of July extravaganza feature cannons, liberty bells, and fireworks. But the noise covers gunshots which leave a shifty Board member dead and Emily Wilson’s friend, KC, the prime suspect. Can Emily face down blackmail, danger, and a threat to her loyal companion to find the killer?
Read MoreDiamondback Revenge, by Cindy Keen Reynders
Diamondback Revenge, by Cindy Keen Reynders It’s a sweltering Wyoming summer and the typically clear blue skies are clogged with smoke drifting from encroaching wildfires. Life goes on, however, and private investigator Reese Golden remains dedicated to resolving crimes in her hometown of Meadowlark Valley. Currently, she seeks a local shop owner’s stolen rattlesnake taxidermy…
Read MoreBlooming with Murder, by Kathryn Long
Blooming with Murder, by Kathryn Long Spring is blooming in Sierra Pines, and everyone’s busy preparing for the annual Spring Fling Festival. Ali Winston takes her B&B guests for a tour, and their first stop is the face painting booth. Local school board president, Melvin Renville, is there to honor a bet he lost to…
Read MoreClean Win, by Kevin Doyle
Clean Win, by Kevin Doyle Laura Mosby is like a lot of young women, working in a job she doesn’t like, looking for a way out, and doing her best to enjoy her privacy. When she dies a violent death at the hands of an intruder, it’s at first brushed off as a standard homicide.…
Read MoreIn the Frame, by Lyn Farrell
In the Frame, by Lyn Farrell Wealthy widow Abigail Forester is reported missing by her nephew Jonathon. The Sheriff’s office’s investigation shows she’s still in Rosedale and they turf the case to Rosedale Investigations. Turns out, Abigail’s been staying with a friend to avoid Jonathon who’s been harassing her to inherit her estate. Abigail sets…
Read MoreThe Dead Cannot Hide, by J. L. Buck
The Dead Cannot Hide, by J. L. Buck England, summer of 1812. Lucien, Viscount Ware, a secret spy for the Crown, is asked by his grandmother to use his skills in locating a missing country girl. She had taken a governess’s position near London almost a year ago and not been heard from for months.…
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