An Apple a Day Can’t Keep the Murder Away When Chelsea Thomas was left at the altar, she moved home to live on the family orchard with her quirky aunt, Miss May. All she wanted was hot cocoa, and apple pie. Then she found a dead body, face down in her favorite stream. Now she’s in the middle of a murder investigation, and a killer is on the loose in her quaint small town. Miss May is a former New York City lawyer, so she thinks she and Chelsea can catch the criminal on their own. Local business owner Teeny is nosy, opinionated, and convinced the murder was inspired by her favorite British mystery series. And Chelsea is caught up in the amateur investigation, a timid Watson on her first case. Will the stress of the amateur sleuthing be enough to break Chelsea for good? Or will it be exactly what she needs to get over her ex, and learn to be happy? Most importantly, will this rag-tag crew find the killer before he strikes again?

Book 1.5 in the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery Series. Chelsea and Miss May take a vacation to unwind after their first murder. A nice trip to the Great Vermont Bake-off should be fun, right? Maybe. 'Til a dead body shows up. And they've got a whole new murder to solve. Get it now.

An Apple a Day Can’t Keep the Murder Away Chelsea Thomas is just getting settled into life back in her hometown of Pine Grove, New York, when a sled race at the annual festival turns deadly. Chelsea doesn’t want to be involved in another murder investigation, and neither does her aunt, Miss May. But everybody in town had a motive in this case, including Miss May’s friend, town lawyer Tom Gigley. So Chelsea and Miss May start hunting down clues with their trusty sidekick Teeny, learning some dark secrets and strange twists along the way.

An Apple a Day Can’t Keep the Murder Away Chelsea Thomas and her aunt, Miss May, have solved not one, but three murders in their small town of Pine Grove. They’re ready to hang up their sleuthing hats, until a new couple moves into town and stirs up all kinds of Turtle trouble.

A new developer wants to build a mega store in town. Local business owners hate the idea. But would they kill to stop it? Maybe. The night before the first big protest... The developer dies, face down in a plate of Miss May’s “Every Berry Pie.” Chelsea and Miss May vow to solve the case before someone else turns up dead. But will they find the killer before it’s too late? You'll love this fourth installment in the Apple Orchard Series because everyone loves a comforting read with a fun mystery. This book does not contain bad language or graphic violence. But it does include the most delicious, buttery pie crust you've ever imagined. Get it now.

Secret tunnels? Check. Bitter family grudges? Check. Vandalism? Affairs? A saucy love triangle? Check, check, check. In Book 5 of the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery Series, you guessed it… …Granny Smith is dead.

Real estate is ALWAYS a risky venture. But just when Pine Grove’s market starts heating up… …a dead body makes buyers think twice. When your real estate agent gets murdered, it’s not a good sign. It’s even worse when that real estate agent gets murdered on your family farm. Chelsea and Miss May uncover a secret some would die to protect. Others? They’d kill to keep the information safe. Will the ladies solve the mystery before the killer strikes again? You’ll love this cozy mystery because everybody loves a mystery with a shocking twist. Get it now.

“Killed by a Candy Cane” That's the scariest headline ever written in the Pine Grove Gazette. But this holiday season, it's all too true... This killer had a sweet tooth. So the December air is crisp and just a bit creepy this year. Red-faced children throw snowballs. Elderly couples drink hot chocolate in the cold. Chelsea and Miss May speed through town in their VW Bus, hunting yet another killer. Miss May is a sharp former lawyer, determined to make candy canes sweet again. Chelsea, Miss May’s Watson, just wants to solve the mystery without changing out of her fuzzy red Santa slippers. Toss in Christmas tree drama, a missing Santa Claus, and buttery holiday cookies? That's the recipe for a holiday cozy you'll want to read twice. You'll love this cozy because everyone loves a holiday mystery with smart, funny sleuths and a conniving killer. Get it now.

\\\Star Actor Shot Dead During Performance\\\ Everyone thought the murder was part of the play at first… …but the actor never stood up to take a bow. The killer planned the murder well. Except for one tiny detail... Miss May and Chelsea were in the audience. Now they're hungry for justice. So they grab their wacky friend Teeny and pursue the case. The clues the girls find are shocking. Could this murder have something to do with Chelsea’s past? Why are there mysterious junk removal guys destroying evidence all over town? And what will happen during the second performance of the play? As Chelsea and Miss May get closer to the truth they realize their own lives are in danger. Will they survive an attack by the killer? And will Chelsea finally get closure on her turbulent childhood? You’ll love book seven in the apple orchard cozy series because it features delicious food, it’s got lots of laughs, and it’s filled with suspense. "The perfect read for a cozy night in!" Get it now.

Bite into a big, juicy murder. This is the first year for peaches at the orchard and everyone's got that warm and fuzzy feeling. Miss May is even throws a "Peach Party" to celebrate. The whole town turns up for the big bash. They get full on Peach pie, they get tipsy on Peach Sangria. Everything is, well, peachy. Until... ...a dead body turns up in the bakeshop. The bake shop is locked from the inside. Every window is locked. There are no signs of a struggle. But it's clear to everyone that this was a murder. One big problem... ...Chelsea and Miss May are the only people who have keys to the bake shop. So they're suspects number one and two in this investigation. It's crazy. No matter how many murders our girls solve, they just can't earn the respect of Chief Flanagan and her crony cops. This story has murder, intrigue, and police corruption that will make your head spin. Plus, it's got a happy dog, a cute little cat, and a tiny horse that will make your heart grow two sizes. Will Chelsea end up in prison for a crime she didn't commit? What would that mean for her love life? Life's a peach. Murder is the pit. You'll love this story because it has a mystery that's tough to solve, plus a peach pie recipe that's been in the family for generations. FREE to read on Kindle Unlimited. Grab it now.

The body was found face down in a loaf of bread. Chelsea has always been scared of too many carbs. But this is worse than she ever imagined. Bread is too delicious to be used as a weapon. Especially Miss May's fluffy sour dough. Good detectives follow every clue. This time, those clues include a mysterious note, a fallen toupee and a literal trail of bread crumbs. But will Miss May, Chelsea and Teeny be able to find the killer while the crime is still fresh? Or will the clues get so stale they’re too tough to chew? Pine Grove jail serves pretty good food. Still, no one should spend a night there unless they’re guilty. So it’s up to the girls to catch the killer before an innocent person gets pinned for the crime.

All it took was one gooey cinnamon bun... ...to change Pine Grove forever Yeah, murders can be sticky. But this killing was unlike anything the girls had investigated before. It's a small-town, so everyone knows everyone else, and every window sill has a fresh baked pie waiting to cool. But that doesn't mean nothing bad ever happens. Lucky for Pine Grove, Miss May, Teeny and Chelsea are sharper than ever. Cinnamon buns are delicious. No one disputes that fact. But this murder wasn't soft and fluffy. So the girls need to roll up their sleeves and get to work... ...because it's up to them to find the smoking bun.

One more murder. One more killer. One more case to solve. Dropping Like Pies is a cozy mystery masterpiece of comedy, suspense and intrigue. The best new cozy of the year, from the hottest new author. Yes, someone drops a pie. And clues are dropped like breadcrumbs through the small town of Pine Grove. Lucky for everyone, Miss May is a former lawyer with a finely tuned ear for truth. May knows that truth reveals all. And she pursues justice at all costs. May’s best friend Teeny is a chihuahua who thinks she’s a pit bull. The lady has lots of bark. Plenty of bite. And somehow she survives on a diet of cake and sprinkles. Chelsea is the quiet weirdo. Every crew has one. But Chelsea has more suitors than she can handle. There’s a hunky detective. And an eccentric boyfriend. They’re both cute, in different ways, and they both want the best for Chelsea. But all she wants is to solve this murder! Who was buried on the orchard? Why were they killed? And what are our girls going to do about it? You’ll love this cozy because everyone loves suspenseful mysteries with close-knit friends.

Predatory loan shops ruin small towns. But what happens when the loan shark gets murdered and everyone in town had a reason to kill? Pine Grove is a comfy place. The kind of town where every living room has a giant, over stuffed armchair. Where there's smoke in every chimney and a pie in every oven. But all this murder is a problem. Miss May used to be a lawyer. She's solved lots of murders so far. But every new murder feels like she's back at square one. No information. No suspects. Killer on the loose. Chelsea and Teeny are her plucky sidekicks. They're in it for the snacks. And the thrills. And the cherry on top. Yes. This murder happened at the local creamery. It's a crime against ice cream. And sprinkles! And whipped cream. But someone's hot fudge sun-dead and it's up to our girls to find out. Will our heroines find the killer? Or will this be the first suspect to get away? You'll love this clean cozy because everyone loves high stakes mysteries with lots of humor.

Something is berry wrong in Pine Grove. There’s nothing more summery than wandering through a local farm, picking your own berries... But what happens when a famous newspaper critic insults the farm and winds up dead in a pile of strawberries? Pine Grove is a welcoming town. Visitors come from all over to see friendly faces, eat great pie, and sit in rocking chairs on porches. But some visitors are snobs... ...and sometimes snobs get murdered. Miss May is a former lawyer and her niece, Chelsea, is the world’s most awkward karate expert. Together with their quirky friend Teeny, they’ve solved a lot of crimes. But this one feels personal. It’s close to home. And everybody knows the critic was going to write a scathing review of the farm... There are too many suspects. Too many people who hated the victim. Too many grudges to count. How will our girls sort out all the clues? Yes, this murder happened at the family farm. And yes, it interrupted one of the busiest seasons Miss May’s had in years. But somebody’s strawberry short-dead, and it’s up to our sleuths to figure out whodunit. Will our heroines crack the case? Or will this be the first killer to slip through their fingers? You'll love this clean cozy because everyone loves suspenseful mysteries with lots of humor. Get it now.

Murder ruins everything. It’s the start of fall in Pine Grove, which means the leaves are vibrant, the coffee is warm, and the days are crisp and cool. Autum really is the best season in upstate New York. But bottle blonde Teeny has her 65th birthday coming up, and for her, that's ruining all the good stuff about fall. Teeny HATES her birthday, and she doesn't want anyone to know hold old she is. But then one of Teeny’s many evil exes turns up in town—with an enormous birthday float—and makes a big deal of Teeny's upcoming birthday in front of everyone in town. The nerve of this guy! Teeny is furious, of course, and she dresses the guy down in front of half the town. But then the evil ex turns up dead at a hot new local bakery, and Chief Flanagan identifies TEENY as the top suspect in the murder... It’s up to Chelsea and Miss May to solve the murder. Because if they don’t catch the real killer soon, Teeny is going to have to spend her birthday alone, in JAIL. No one wants that.

There’s a train headed for Pine Grove… …and no one likes it. It’s autumn in upstate New York. Every neighbor is out on the porch enjoying he weather, and there’s a pie cooling on every window sill, waiting to be eaten with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. For local sleuths Chelsea, Teeny and Miss May, life is perfect. There hasn’t been a murder in a while. And all is right in their little town. The dead body changes everything. Chelsea has worked hard to become a stronger, more rational person these past couple years. Solving murders has helped that. But this one threatens to break her all over again. Chelsea's hot cop boyfriend wants to take the next step in their romance. Chelsea isn’t sure she’s over her previous heart break. And it’s hard for her to deal with big emotions in the middle of a murder investigation. Sixty-something Miss May leads the investigation, but she relies on Chelsea for help. Will Chelsea be able to put her heartbreak aside and solve the murder? Or will this be the one that sends her reeling? Read now.

Murder ruins all the fun. When Chelsea moved back home to her family apple orchard, she expected to spend her days enjoying small town life, shopping on main street, baking apple pie, and chatting the night away with her aunt, Miss May. Then the murders began, and they didn't stop, and life changed for everyone. There was still apple pie, and plenty of small town charm, of course. But Chelsea also found herself in one dangerous situation after another, tracking down cold-blooded killers with Miss May. This victim deserved it. That's right... word around town is that the most recent murder victim in Pine Grove got his come uppance. But Chelsea and Miss May don't believe anyone deserves to be killed, not now, not ever, no way, no how. So they team up with their team of loyal sidekicks—including a bottle blonde diner owner who never backs down from a fight—and they set off to catch the killer. This time, they need to solve the murder before they leave for vacation in 48 hours. Will the girls solve this one in time? Or will the killer be the one who gets away? Read now.

\\ Amazon and USA Today Best Seller in Cozy Mysteries\\ \\"The funniest and most exciting apple orchard cozy yet. I laughed so loud I woke my husband!" The smell of a fire burning in the hearth; a red-faced child laughing in line at the coffee shop; two old friends gabbing as they chop apples for a homemade pie. Pine Grove, NY is the kind of place city people go on vacation and decide to move to after three perfect days meeting friendly people, eating great food and relaxing in the quiet of nature. But murder complicates matters. And when a high-profile county employee turns up dead in the town's pristine little pond, it's up to local sleuths Teeny, Miss May and Chelsea to solve the crime. Teeny is a chihuahua in the body of a woman. Miss May is a retired prosecutor with a love for justice. And Chelsea is doing her best to keep up, get her life back on track, and maintain the happy in America's happiest little town. You'll love this cozy mystery because everyone loves cozies with comedy, heart and suspense. Grab your copy today.

\\Amazon and USA Today Best Seller in Cozy Mysteries\\ \\"I curled up with this cozy and a bowl of popcorn and I spent an entire weekend turning the pages with a smile on my face." \\ When Chelsea moved back to Pine Grove, she expected relaxing afternoons on the orchard, fresh-baked apple pie, and time with family and friends. And she got all that. But what she didn't expect... ...was murder. This time the dead body turns up at Pine Grove's new coffee shop. The adorable coffee shop, housed in an old train car, was eagerly anticipated by everyone in town. But the dead guy has tons of enemies, so there are plenty of suspects. And Chelsea is one of them. Chelsea's aunt Miss May is ready to help solve the mystery, just like she always is. And their bottle-blonde bestie, Teeny, never backs down from an adventure. But the local chief of police is determined to lock Chelsea up, and the killer seems determined to strike again. Will Chelsea and the ladies solve the mystery in time? Or will Chelsea end up in jail...or worse?

Cozy mysteries are all about the murder. Or are the recipes the best part? This cookbook has nine recipes from the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery series by Chelsea Thomas, which happens to be the name of the main character as well. Appie Oaters, KP's Candy Apples, French Toast and Hashbrown Lasagna are simply a sample of what readers will see mentioned throughout the series of novels. The huge question will be, "Why aren't these recipes at the end of each novel!?!" Want a copy of this cookbook, go to the author's website, and download it!

Everyone adores Miss May...except the guilty. In a small town, where neighbors know each other, lawn chairs come out in the spring, and if you sit around chatting long enough, someone brings you pie, there are still skeletons in every closet. Luckily for Pine Grove, Miss May has a nose for crime. The body was found face-down in the orchard. Chelsea’s not sure crime-fighting is her strong suit. She’s up at her Aunt May’s farm recovering from heartbreak, after all, trying to forget the guy who left her at the altar. But when cousin Maggie’s fiancé is murdered, Chelsea’s own botched wedding seems like less of a big deal. Who would have killed him? The handsome and charming Detective Wayne thinks it’s Maggie. Miss May and Chelsea know he’s wrong, but they don’t have proof. There’s a killer on the loose in their little town and they’re determined to find the culprit. This big box set collection includes the first ten books in the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery Series as listed below... Book 1 - Apple Die Book 2 - Cooking the Books Book 3 - Candy Apple Killer Book 4 - Berried Alive Book 5 - Granny Smith is Dead Book 6 - Candy Slain Book 7 - Shot Through the Tart Book 8 - Peaches and Scream Book 9 - Dread and Butter Book 10 - The Smoking Bun Includes Bonus Cozy Mystery Cookbook!

Books 10-12 in the Apple Orchard Cozy Mystery Series from USA Today Bestselling Author Chelsea Thomas. Murders are a nuisance. They get in the way of all the fun of small-town life. Pie-eating contests. Apple picking up at the orchard. Watching kids fly kites out in the field. Miss May loves justice. So killers always get caught in Pine Grove. And when May teams up with her niece, Chelsea, there's nothing that can stop them. Except for maybe a snack. Add May's zany friend, Teeny, and you have three of the funniest ladies out there solving mysteries together. When they talk it's like I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners are rolled up into one, plus just a little bit of murder and intrigue to keep the pages turning. It's almost like they turn themselves. You'll follow every twist and turn with rapt attention. And your mouth will water at all the delicious food in these books. Lucky for you, in this box set, there's always a new story waiting just around the corner. You'll love this box set because everyone loves fun cozies with lots of laughs. Get it now.