Merry Christmas from Parker's Mill, where the treats are Sweet, the people are friendly, and the holidays are MURDER. Carly Keene is only after the perfect photo of the town's Christmas lights for the local newspaper, but instead she snaps up another murder when she discovers the body of the town's resident Grinch, Renae Boggs, put out on display like some sick and twisted lawn decoration. There are plenty of suspects, but few people who actually care whether the killer is ever found. Renae had a terrible reputation for being hated and spiteful, but when Carly realizes that woman's tragic past may have had something to do with her agoraphobic nature, she sets out solve the murder and bring peace back to her small town. Can Carly find out who really killed the old woman, even when there are no clues and more suspects than she can count? And with Carly's and Shell's families all back in town, can the girls make it through the holidays without losing their minds? Family drama, Secret Santas, festive foods and murder most foul, all with a touch of Southern flair. Merry Christmas, y'all!

A treasury of top-selected cookie recipes draws on the archives of Gourmet magazine to represent several varieties, cultures and special occasions, from Old-Fashioned Christmas Butter Cookies and Date Bars to Chocolate Peppermint Bar Cookies and Crescent Cream Cheese Cookies.

When Bessie Purdy enters the County Fair's 'Perfect Pie' contest, she's sure that she'll win. But when the bank manager judging the contest drops dead after the competition, it soon becomes clear that something sinister is afoot. Bessie isn't satisfied to let the police handle the death. She's convinced that the unbearable man was murdered, but with only a hunch and a penchant for justice (and funnel cakes), she just can't rest until the murderer is found. What was meant to be a fun day at the fair soon turns into a day of sleuthing, snacking, and solving a murder, but Bessie's not worried. With the help of her grandson, Devon, his reliable dog, Karma, and her beau, Emmett, the savvy seventy-something is determined to solve the case and save the day. But first, she really must find out what happened to her pie... ***This is a short novella of around 15,000 words, not a full-length novel!*** This fun, short mystery is the perfect standalone story or accompaniment to the Rosewood Place Mystery Series.

Being a witch is a lot harder than it looks. When single mom Twyla Hedgewood is told that she's one of three very powerful witches, she's pretty doubtful. After all, she can barely balance her checkbook, nevermind tackle complicated spells and magic. Her sisters seem to be handling the witchy stuff much better than she is, but her grandmother is convinced that the three of them are somehow the most powerful witches their sleepy little town has ever seen. After all, they're not just witches, but they're half faery, too. When her lousy ex-husband winds up murdered in her bed, Twyla has to prove that she's innocent, but that won't be easy. The Sheriff hates her entire family and would like nothing more than to see Twyla get locked up forever for the murder. With the help of her two sisters and a few quirky supernatural friends, can Twyla figure out who really killed her ex so she can clear her name and possibly nab a date with the cute shifter cop investigating her? Welcome to Frog Hollow, Mississippi, where paranormal and normal are pretty much the same thing. Family, friends, and freaks... Meet the residents of a town with a very special link to the 'Other Side,' a town whose residents include vampires, shapeshifters, demons, angels, and the occasional drunk faery. It's a town with many secrets and shames, and it's up to Twyla and her sisters to sort through them all and figure out just who they can trust.

A roadside murder...an abandoned infant...and a family's dark secrets revealed... When a young mother is murdered in cold blood, Annie and her family must help the police figure out who killed her and why. They must also keep her baby safe, which is easier said than done. If she doesn't know who to trust, can she keep the baby out of harm's way? Can Annie pick through the lies and secrets kept by those who knew the young woman before Annie or someone she loves becomes the killer's next victim?