Cindy Bell

When Eddy goes to the bank to draw out money to buy Samantha a birthday present, the last thing he expects is for the bank to be robbed while he’s in the queue. Then a suspect turns up dead. The four retirees investigate the bank robbery and the murder and land up right in the line of fire.

Kerri Gale is enjoying living in the quiet town of Cascade Grove with her Yorkshire Terrier, Cashew, and her grandfather, George. It is finally grand opening day for ‘Nuts about Nuts’ and Kerri is very excited. But then a body is dug up across from the shop the doors are closed before they officially open. Kerri’s curiosity gets the better of her and with the help of her grandfather and a local, handsome reporter, Steve, she tries to find out who the murderer is.

Tongues are wagging at Charlotte’s Chocolate Heaven when one of the shop’s three best customers has a new romantic interest. Mrs. Cale is smitten, but her two friends, Mrs. Bing and Mrs. White, would prefer to keep their good friend to themselves.

Their focus quickly changes when someone ends up dead. Ally and Charlotte cannot resist a good mystery and decide to do a little investigating. To their surprise they land up with additional help as the three friends decide to solve the case themselves. The amateur sleuths are heading straight towards trouble.

Can the friends stop bickering long enough in order for them to stay alive? Will the murderer be found before there is another victim or two?

Recipe Included: Caramel Chocolate Coconut Squares

Kerri Gale loves running her nut shop, ‘Nuts about Nuts’. Business is going well and she is enjoying living in the small town of Cascade Grove with her Yorkshire Terrier, Cashew, and her grandfather, George.

But then the owner of the shop next to hers lands up dead. Kerri and George join forces to try and find the murderer. But their efforts are hampered by a detective who is suspicious of the snooping pair and thinks George is hiding something. Not only do they have to stay out of the line of fire of the detective and protect George’s secret past, but Kerri’s friend, Steve, is acting very suspiciously.

Will Kerri find the murderer before her business goes up in smoke? Just what is Steve hiding?

Recipes included: Almond Cinnamon Biscotti and Honey Roasted Peanuts

Cassie Alberta is loving her new life in Little Leaf Creek. She is getting over the sudden death of her husband, appreciating what small town life has to offer and is enjoying getting to know the locals and their secrets. She is slowly learning how to live next to two cheeky goats and has fallen in love with her neighbor’s endearing dog. But life becomes a whole lot more complicated when she finds the dead body of an orchard owner.

Cassie partners with her antisocial ex-cop neighbor to help solve the murder. Her hands are full, as Thanksgiving is right around the corner and she is determined to try and bring her friends together for a feast, but they would prefer to remain alone. Not to mention the fact that two hunky locals have caught her attention. Cassie peels back layers of clues and suspects to try and get to the core of the murder and uncover the murderer.

Will the murderer be caught in time so that Cassie can have the Thanksgiving she longs for?

Recipe included: Lattice Apple Pie

It is almost Christmas and Cassie Alberta is enjoying the season. She is helping out at the Christmas fair and her ornery neighbor is joining her with her goats decked out as reindeer. But the fair ends with a bang when a dead body is found.

Cassie joins forces with her ex-cop, next door neighbor to try and find the murderer. But the path to the truth is a bit more complicated than they expected when they discover that the victim had a few secrets of her own. Add to that some mysterious strangers in town, a series of break-ins and another dead body, and mayhem ensues.

Will Cassie and Tessa find the murderer before someone close to their hearts is the next victim?

Recipe included: Mini Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes

Ally Sweet’s days are filled with spending time with her detective husband, her adorable feline-friend, and playful pot-bellied pig. She is enjoying making chocolate treats at Charlotte’s Chocolate Heaven with her grandmother.

But then, the local dressmaker is found murdered. And Gabby, the employee at the chocolate shop, is the prime suspect. Ally and her grandmother believe she’s innocent, so along with the three quirky chocolate shop regulars, Mrs. Bing, Mrs. Cale, and Mrs. White, they help track down the killer.

But they soon discover that Gabby has some secrets of her own. Is she pulling the wool over their eyes and she really is the murderer?

Recipe Included: Triple Chocolate Mousse

Blue River is abuzz with excitement. A well-known reality TV cooking show is filming a special in the area, and Charlotte’s Chocolate Heaven is going to be featured in an episode.

But the show is cut before filming even starts when one of the hosts is found murdered. Ally and Charlotte can’t leave a mystery alone and dive headfirst into the investigation. The three quirky chocolate shop regulars, Mrs. Bing, Mrs. Cale, and Mrs. White, do a little snooping to help catch the killer. The victim was mean, and she had numerous enemies, so the sleuths soon end up with a long list of suspects and clues.

Ally, Charlotte, the three ladies, and their lovable pet companions, head straight toward danger. Will they catch the killer before there’s another victim?

Bekki is so excited, not only is she going to see the famous magician and escape artist, Bryan the Brilliant, in the Harroway auditorium, but she has been asked to do the hair and makeup for his gorgeous assistant, Emma.

But then, Bryan unexpectedly dies. While comforting Emma, Bekki becomes suspicious that this might not have been an accident. Is Emma tricking her into believing that she is truly heartbroken by Bryan’s death? Bekki goes searching for answers but is distracted by her usually happy parents fighting over something trivial.

Vicky and Sarah have their hands full ensuring that a very wealthy couple, the Holsteads, have everything they need while they are staying at the Heavenly Highland Inn. Aunt Ida has her hands full in her search for fun and adventure.

Then things turn upside down when Sandy Holstead is found dead in her room. It looks like an accident but everything points to Chef Henry as the one who made a fatal mistake and the inn is being threatened with a law suit. Vicky believes that Chef Henry is being framed and with the help of Sarah and Aunt Ida they try to discover the truth.