Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries: Books 1-3


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Disgraced soap opera star, Samantha Rathbone desperately flees the lights and glamour of Hollywood, California for Heywood, Arizona, an idyllic small town with some big secrets. She longs for a quiet life free of the drama, crime, and the dead husband she’s left behind. Murder, mayhem and mischief have other plans for her. Join Sam as she tries to navigate her new life in a small town with the help of her quirky friends… and one cute cop. Herbs and Homicide After her husband’s brutal killing and her fall from the Hollywood elite, the disgraced Samantha Rathbone moves to Heywood hoping to forget her past and live a quiet life of anonymity as Sam Jones. When her boss ends up dead, Sam is the number one suspect. Will Samantha be able to find the murderer before she’s put away for a crime she didn’t commit? Lavender and Lies As Samantha Jones, a former daytime television star, tries to assimilate into the small community of Heywood, her life is upended when her friend, Gina, is arrested for murdering her abusive ex-husband. Even though every shred of evidence points at Gina being the true killer, Sam can’t believe her friend would murder one of the most hated men in town. A turn of events leads her down an unexpected path, but will this path lead Sam to the real killer, or will an innocent person rot in prison for the rest of her life? Mint and Murder Deputy Jordan Branson is accused of murder in order to cover up a departmental investigation into his questionable behavior. He asks former Hollywood starlet, Sam Jones, to help him find the real killer. The problem? Sam isn’t sure she believes in his innocence. To prove to herself she’s not a horrible judge of character, Sam dives into the case. But will she uncover the truth before the real killer gets to her next?




Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries: Books 4-6


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In books 4-6 of this cozy mystery box set, disgraced soap opera star and amateur sleuth, Samantha Rathbone, continues to navigate her new life in a small town and solve the pesky murders that keep happening with the help of her quirky friends… and one cute cop. Mistletoe and Mayhem Deck the Halls… with a dead body? When Mrs. Claus is found murdered days before the Annual Heywood Christmas Festival, Sheriff Mallory Richards cancels the beloved event. As the flu takes out the whole sheriff’s department—except for Deputy Jordan Branson—he begs Sam to help him find the killer. She and Annabelle set out to catch the murderer but land themselves in a tangled web of deception and danger. Will they be able to find the killer and save the Christmas Festival, or will Sam and Annabelle get too close to the truth and end up silenced? Thyme and Trouble Her past has caught up with her… will a killer do the same? When Mrs. Mason, the owner of Knit Wit, finds her husband murdered, Sam Jones steps in to console her despite her own troubled life filled with uncertainty and loneliness. As their friendship blossoms, Sam confronts her past and the mistakes she’s made. But will it be enough for the local deputy, Jordan Branson, to forgive her? While the police hunt for clues as to who the killer is, Sam also worries for her own life. Will the murderer be revealed before Sam becomes the next victim? Chamomile and Chaos When the town doctor dies at the Farmers Market, it is quickly discovered he was poisoned. The gossip vine turns its sights on Sam because she was one of the last people to see the man alive, and if anyone wanted him dead, it was her. As Sam fights to maintain her reputation as well as find the real killer, she discovers that once again, her future is going to be deeply affected by her past. Will Sam find the murderer before her life is left in tatters?







Mistletoe and Mayhem


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Deck the Halls… with a dead body? When Mrs. Claus is found murdered days before the Annual Heywood Christmas Festival, Sheriff Mallory Richards cancels the beloved event. As the flu takes out the whole sheriff’s department—except for Deputy Jordan Branson—he begs Sam to help him find the killer. She and Annabelle set out to catch the murderer but land themselves in a tangled web of deception and danger. Will they be able to find the killer and save the Christmas Festival, or will Sam and Annabelle get too close to the truth and end up silenced? holiday cozy mystery, Christmas cozy mystery, cozy mystery humor, cozy mystery series, small town cozy mystery, cozy mystery romance, cozy mystery female sleuth, cozy mystery cat, cozy mystery murders, midlife cozy mystery, amateur sleuth, middle aged sleuth




Thyme and Trouble: A Small Town Contemporary Cozy Mystery


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Enjoy this humorous cozy mystery with quirky characters by USA Today best selling author Carly Winter… Her past has caught up with her… will a killer do the same? When Mrs. Mason, the owner of Knit Wit, finds her husband murdered, Sam Jones steps in to console her despite her own troubled life filled with uncertainty and loneliness. As their friendship blossoms, Sam confronts her past and the mistakes she’s made. But will it be enough for the local deputy, Jordan Branson, to forgive her? While the police hunt for clues as to who the killer is, Sam also worries for her own life. Will the murderer be revealed before Sam becomes the next victim? If you love cozy mysteries featuring small towns, a sense of community, and stories about second chances, then this cozy mystery series is for you!




Chamomile and Chaos: A Small Town Contemporary Cozy Mystery


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Enjoy this humorous holiday cozy mystery with quirky characters by USA Today best selling author Carly Winter… When the town doctor dies at the Farmers Market, it is quickly discovered he was poisoned. The gossip vine turns its sights on Sam because she was one of the last people to see the man alive, and if anyone wanted him dead, it was her. As Sam fights to maintain her reputation as well as find the real killer, she discovers that once again, her future is going to be deeply affected by her past. Will Sam find the murderer before her life is left in tatters? If you love cozy mysteries featuring small towns, a sense of community, and stories about second chances, then this cozy mystery series is for you!




Furballs and Fatalities


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Nailing a murderer is difficult… but so is dealing with a cranky talking dog. When the owner of Hammer and Nail Hardware is found dead, Gina's most loyal customer, Erika, becomes the prime suspect. Despite having every reason to kill Molly Burton, Erika vehemently denies involvement and pleads with Gina to help uncover the real murderer. With almost all evidence pointing to Erika, Gina and her talking dog, Daisy, along with Deputy Trevor Hutchinson, delve into the secrets concealed behind the aisles of the hardware store. However, the clues they unearth leave them with more questions than answers. Adding to the chaos, Gina takes in a bonded pair of dogs who prefer solitude. Daisy is determined to break them up, despite Gina's pleas to let them be. As danger escalates, can Gina and Daisy hammer out the details and expose the true murderer?




Misfit Mutts and Mayhem: A Talking Dog Cozy Mystery


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Enjoy this humorous cozy mystery box set with quirky characters by USA Today best selling author Carly Winter… Someone killed a man. Someone set her up to take the fall. When a local bar owner is murdered, Gina Dunner doesn't give the event much notice—until the police find her DNA at the crime scene. With no known connection to the victim, Gina realizes she’s being framed. Alongside her quirky, talking dog, Daisy, Gina sets out to clear her name and uncover the real killer. She unearths a suspect list full of unsavory characters—each seemingly more guilty than the last. But none of them had the opportunity to plant the incriminating evidence. Could the killer and the person framing her be different people? As Gina and her friends hatch a desperate plan to reveal the murderer and discover who planted her DNA, a shocking revelation comes to light. It will shake Gina to her core, and the citizens of Heywood may never be the same again. If you love cozy mysteries featuring a sassy talking dog, a small town, a sense of community, and a bit of romance, then this cozy mystery series is for you!




Paw Prints and Problems


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A dead chef is bad for business… and so is being accused of murder. When restaurant owner, Sally Turner, finds her chef murdered, she realizes she’s in deep trouble… especially when she was the last one to see the victim alive and they’d been arguing when she left him. She turns to Gina for help in finding the real killer. As Gina assists Deputy Trevor Hutchison exploration into the chef’s past, they find a cast of unsavory characters, lies and danger. Amidst the investigation, an unexpected guest - a rambunctious golden retriever named Zeus - lands on Gina’s doorstep. Juggling the search for a murderer and managing the mischievous canine tests Gina’s patience, leading to conflict with those around her. With her talking dog, Daisy, at her side, will Gina be able to find the destructive Zeus a suitable home and navigate the investigation without becoming a victim herself?




Dog Kisses and Danger: A Talking Dog Cozy Mystery


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No one expected to cast a vote for murder on election day... The small town of Heywood is abuzz with excitement as it votes for a new Sheriff. But when a body turns up at the polling station, the tragic death halts everything—and what initially appears to be an untimely passing soon reveals itself as a cleverly concealed murder. With suspicion hanging in the air, the acting Sheriff reluctantly turns to amateur sleuth Gina and her sassy talking dog, Daisy, to help crack the case. But things quickly take a personal twist: all the evidence points to Trevor—Gina's boyfriend. Determined to clear his name, Gina and Daisy dig deep into the victims’ life. However, someone doesn’t want them snooping around. As the pair face increasing threats, Gina realizes the only way to uncover the truth is to embrace her past, even if it means calling in favors from her less-than-law-abiding family—and maybe bending a few rules herself. With the election on the line, Gina must find the murderer before they follow through with the threats and Gina’s voting days are over… permanently.