USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces her most delightful cozy mystery series yet--with a little romance, a little magic and a lot of chocolate! When she's not baking her delectable pastries Samantha Sweet breaks into houses for a living, and sometimes the things she discovers lead to trouble. When she finds an unmarked grave on a property in a remote spot in Taos County, New Mexico, Sam calls in the authorities. A small mural painted inside a closet in the abandoned house provides clues and Sam is caught up in an investigation with the good-looking Deputy Beau Cardwell. A fortune in artwork, a bogus will, and a wooden box that seems to give Sam powers she never dreamed she possessed-- it all adds up to a dynamic paranormal romantic mystery. Then, there is all that chocolate! Sam's real goal in life is to use her elegant baking skills to open her own pastry shop, Sweet's Sweets. She's gaining quite the reputation as a baker with a magical touch, but a few obstacles stand in her way. Her grown daughter shows up on her doorstep--jobless and homeless; her bank account is at an all-time low; and trying to work from the tiny cramped kitchen in her home is becoming impossible. Somehow, Sam copes and she finds that her dreams might just have a chance of coming true. Praise for Connie Shelton's previous mysteries: "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." --The Midwest Book Review "Shelton, a major success for Intrigue, can only expand her fan base with this solid effort." -- Publisher's Weekly "Shelton continues to combine suspenseful storytelling with sensitive portrayals of complex family relationships." --Booklist "Shelton again has done a superb job in bringing New Mexico to life." -- Albuquerque Journal "Connie Shelton has another winner!" -- The Book Report

Sweet Masterpiece: Samantha Sweet Mysteries, Book 1 (Samantha Sweet Magical Cozy Mystery)

Literature & Fiction

Shelton, Connie

Literary

Columbine Publishing Group

The first book in this nearly-cozy mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces Albuquerque CPA Charlotte "Charlie" Parker. Charlie and her trusty sidekick dog handle the business side of RJP Investigations while her brother, Ron, does the detecting. When Ron is out of town, however, Stacy North, who eloped with Charlie's fiance, Brad, 10 years earlier, comes calling, hoping to hire someone to find her missing Rolex watch. Charlie reluctantly takes the case and soon locates the watch. Stacy, it turns out, had been having an affair. Soon the lover is dead, and Stacy is an obvious suspect. Charlie sticks with the case and finds herself involved with still more murder. Includes new foreword from the author upon the 20th anniversary of first publication of this ongoing series' first title. Praise for Connie Shelton's other mysteries: "Connie Shelton gets better with every book she writes." --The Midwest Book Review "An auspicious debut!" -- I Love a Mystery newsletter "An impressive debut mystery." --Albuquerque Journal "This is a dandy. Don't miss it." -- Book Talk "Down to earth and very readable." --Library Journal "Charlie is slick, appealing, and nobody's food--just what readers want in an amateur sleuth." --Booklist

Deadly Gamble: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery, Book 1 (Charlie Parker New Mexico Mysteries)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Second installment in this USA Today bestselling author's cozy mystery series. Charlotte "Charlie" Parker's last case (Deadly Gamble) left her tired and emotionally drained. She books a vacation trip to the beautiful garden island of Kauai. In her own words, "Vacations mean different things to different people. There's the planning, the packing, the anticipation. Then there's the late arrival, the sunburn, the fuzzy pictures. In my case, add a romance with a good-looking pilot and fourteen stitches in the back of my skull."   So starts her vacation. Her first day on the island, Charlie takes a helicopter tour and partway around the shoreline she and the pilot, Drake Langston, spot a dead body lying on the rocks below. When Drake's friend and employer is accused of the murder he implores Charlie to help find the real killer.   Although Charlie misses home and her usual sleuthing sidekick dog, she finds herself romantically intrigued with Drake and wondering what will happen between them once she leaves the island.   "This is a dandy. Don't miss it!" -- Book Talk   .."..a promising series." -- Booklist   "A good selection for all collections." -- Library Journal   "Tension is fast-paced in this involving account." --Bookwatch

Vacations Can Be Murder: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery, Book 2 (Charlie Parker New Mexico Mystery)

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Sweet Masterpiece: Samantha Sweet Mysteries, Book 1 (Samantha Sweet Magical Cozy Mystery)

Deadly Gamble: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery, Book 1 (Charlie Parker New Mexico Mysteries)

Vacations Can Be Murder: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery, Book 2 (Charlie Parker New Mexico Mystery)