The Peppermint Mocha Murder


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“An incredibly lively and intricately plotted mystery series full of clever banter and sparkly dialogue . . . a treat perfect for any time of the year.” —Kings River Life Magazine Includes Recipes! It’s beginning to look like a merry Christmas for Hayden Mundy Moore. On vacation from providing her sought-after expertise in all things chocolate, Hayden heads to snowy New England with her friend and financial advisor, Travis, for the opening of his pal’s highly-touted holiday musical. But when the show’s producer is murdered, Hayden trades sampling Chocolate Santas for finding the killer—especially since this time, Travis is the one asking for her help . . . Soon Hayden discovers there’s more to Travis’s chic hometown than mulled wine and cocoa cookies. But that’s just the beginning. Almost no one, including Travis, is quite what they seem. Did the show’s lead have more savage motives than stardom? Could the dead producer’s husband have felt a murderous envy for his successful wife? Getting behind the mistletoe and jingle bells will take all of Hayden’s savvy—along with some super caffeinated Peppermint Mochas—if she hopes to catch a killer with a heart more bitter than the darkest truffle . . . “Soon I was enthralled in the murder and suspect list . . . I know many of the cozy settings seem the same but this one was extra magical for the holiday season. So if you are looking for a read that has the perfect holiday setting here it is!” —Bibliophile.reviews “The murder itself is intriguing, and the suspects are credible . . . a fun read.” —The Cozy Review




Peppermint Mocha Murder


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To save the season, she'll have to catch a culinary killer. Molly Brewster's new café bookshop is the go-to spot for strong coffee, flaky pastries, and juicy gossip. But everything changes when the tide drags in a dead body ... practically on the shop's doorstep. As a newcomer to the tight knit South Florida village, Molly is pegged by the County Sheriff as the prime suspect. Determined to track down the real killer to clear her name, Molly enlists the help of her loyal chocolate Lab, her cantankerous Granny Dee, and the handsome Deputy Lucky. With Holly Fest just days away, she must rely on her wits and her fiery spirit to crack the case. Molly's holiday season is about to go from hectic to downright dangerous. Peppermint Mocha Murder is the lighthearted book in the Molly Brewster Mystery series, a set of cozy murder mysteries. If you like mouthwatering recipes, charming island villages, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love Pam Moll's delectable whodunnit. Buy Peppermint Mocha Murder to read a funny mystery for festive foodies today!




Peppermint Mocha Murder


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"No holly jolly Christmas to be found when there's a murder brewing. Bartholomew Bliss parades into Belle's cozy coffee shop, a candy cane in a red pin-striped suit. His enthusiasm bubbles over for the new peppermint mocha coffee. He's behind the offer Belle receives to serve this delicious holiday brew to a local business and the hundreds of employees. Except everything goes wrong. Decorations fall apart, coffee cups leak, and fierce competition leaves Belle struggling for business. Then, in the midst of the holiday chaos, Belle stumbles upon a lifeless body, a cord of blinking Christmas the possible weapon. Is Bartholomew Bliss the heartless murderer or just an innocent bystander? As Belle discreetly investigates, she delves into the lives of the employees, the girlfriend, and even a relentless stalker who leaves creepy presents. Motives abound, alibis crumble, and Bliss himself turns out to be a man with layers as intricate as a snowflake, rarely revealing the whole truth. Yes, Belle and Lucas want to wrap up this murder with a big red bow and see the killer in prison. But there's an even bigger mystery looming. Will they spend Christmas together or apart?" -- Back cover.




Peppermint Mocha Killer


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CLIFFHANGER ALERT!!! Missy, Chas and the rest of the Calgon gang are kicking things into high gear as the holidays descend upon them. There are cupcakes to be made, parade floats to decorate, and parties to plan. In the midst of it all, Missy and Chas are delighted to receive a visit from some very special guests, but their joy is diminished somewhat by a holiday murder that rocks the entire community. Will Missy figure out whodunit in time for everyone to have a happy holiday season? Find out the answers to that and more in this latest, fast-paced installment of the INNcredibly Sweet Series!




Bistro Peppermint Mocha Mystery


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A Christmas concert in Blue River is spoiled by the death of a young woman. To complicate matters, Gracie has to deal with a hacking problem at a local pharmaceutical company. All those problems lead Gracie and the Blue River police department on a search for the killer or killers. Will that spoil the upcoming nuptials?




Peppermint Murder


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A horrific murder shakes the town of Calgon, Florida like never before. A small child is left behind, and is the only witness to the crime. It's up to Chas to find out who killed her parents and grandmother, while protecting her from harm. Missy has to reach deep inside in order to serve her holiday guests at the Inn in the face of the atrocity, and Kel takes Spencer on his own investigation to get to the bottom of things.




Lemon Meringue and Murder


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Holly Hart is desperate. Her back is against the wall. Plans for a thriving cheesecake shop have failed. Her swoony relationship with the hot chief of police barely exists. Then, she takes on a catering job that changes everything. She finds a body. In the kitchen. A piece of lemon meringue pie on the floor. This is not what she wanted, not with her and Trent teetering on the edge of a break-up. An obnoxious reporter, looking for clicks, suggests she is a top suspect, because Lemon Meringue & Murder makes a catchy headline. A local detective hints she’s guilty, because she had access, because she was there. Now, she must chase down clues to prove her innocence. Why does the top detective have it out for her? It’s the cold, naked hatred that confuses and scares Holly. She’ll need everyone in order to figure this one out. Nothing could prepare her for the bombshell truth at the end...




Death by Café Mocha


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Krissy Hancock and her pals are taking a coffee break—leaving their bookstore-café in Pine Hills, Ohio, and heading to a convention. But this road trip will be more dangerous than they expected … Coffee lovers are gathering from far and wide at the hotel, and Krissy, Rita, and Vicki are excited. But some of the attendees may need to switch to decaf, as a public argument breaks out soon after they check in and then a flavor competition leads to bitter feelings. When the winner of the contest is beaned with a carafe full of café mocha, suspicions swirl—along with accusations of bribery. Was the dead man offering perks to the judges—or was something sinister going on in his personal life? This case is going to keep Krissy up all night long …




Catered to Death


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Catering a party leads to...murder. Life is smooth sailing for Holly Hart until she wakes one morning and spots someone from her past lurking outside Just Cheesecake. Why is her childhood friend-turned-enemy in town? No one is supposed to know where she lives. Supposedly, he just happened to hear about this new cheesecake shop and wants her business to cater a family party. Suspicious indeed. Especially when he’s been spreading lies about Holly’s family back in her hometown. She sneaks back to her parent’s home and finds a body in the living room. Almost as if someone is framing her family for murder. Holly has to figure out how to reveal the real killer. If he doesn’t get to her first...




Peppermint Chocolate Murder


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From the moment Nikki first made Maple Hills, Vermont, her home, she has had a dark and dangerous cloud follow her. First she discovered a web of underground Mafia members and now there is a dead body at The Lodge - a dead body that just happens to hail from her own home town of Atlanta. As the newest, and arguably the nosiest, neighbor in the area, she knows all eyes will soon turn her way and tongues will start to wag. Nikki has no choice but to garner her new friends and put her extensive experience as a big city reporter to use, playing a modern day Nancy Drew against a backdrop of gorgeous hills and the Canadian Border. Along with her pseudo partner and maybe love interest, Hawk, a local cop who just happens to be the Chief's son, the duo must unravel a mystery that gets more complex by the minute - all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a murderer with murky, yet dire, motives. And to think... all Nikki really wanted to do when she moved to the quaint town was make chocolates...