Meet Bella Winter. She loves vintage clothes, antiques and… solving crimes? Bella Winter moved to charming Hope Eaton for some peace and quiet after quitting her busy city job. She delights in spending time in her little antique store on top of the hill, hunting for bargains at auctions, and getting to know everybody – because if there’s one thing Bella’s good at, it’s solving other people’s problems. But her peaceful life is overturned when she finds eccentric local historian Professor Oliver Barton dead in the ruins of Raven Hall, a trowel lying near his outstretched hand. At first, Bella is like everyone saddened by a tragic accident. But then her colleague John asks her to dig deeper. Because the dead man gave him an ancient coin he should never have had, and John thinks he was murdered. It turns out the professor was hunting for buried treasure in the middle of the night. But who would have wanted him dead? And who are the four suspicious women he told John about, calling them the queens of hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades…? As Bella delves into the case she uncovers a hoard of the lord of the manor, a secretive group of treasure hunters, the dead man’s desperate niece and her no-good son. And when another local historian takes a fatal tumble, she is certain that the answers lie in the antiques the professor stole. But can she solve the crime before someone tries to bury her?

May Day should mark the start of spring. But this year, it means murder… Fortunately antique store owner and amateur detective Bella Winter is on the case! Everyone in Hope Eaton climbs the hill to Sweet Agnes’ Spring on May Day, to greet the dawn and leave tokens among the flowers. Antique store owner Bella Winter grumbles about the early start, but she has to admit that watching the sun rise over the flower-strewn grove is worth it. And her interest deepens when she sees that one of the offerings this year is a little doll stuck all over with pins… a perfect replica of Mary Roberts, who lives nearby. Determined to find out what lies behind this bizarre threat, Bella dives into a murky mess of strange events. Mary’s house is up for sale, but someone’s trying to wreck the deal, leaving rotting weeds on her front step. And Mary claims she’s seen a cloaked figure watching her from the woods… Bella’s half convinced this is all nonsense, but then Mary is found dead, her prized carving of the spring stolen from her dresser. The police say it was a heart attack, but was she literally scared to death? Soon Bella has uncovered a string of further mysteries. Why is Mary’s nearest neighbour missing? Who graffitied her boss’s house with a warning the night she died? And why would anyone want Mary’s carving? All paths lead back to the spring itself… but does it hold answers or more danger? And can Bella track the killer down before she’s cut off at the source? A completely delightful English mystery, full of cozy charm and cunning clues. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love The May Day Murder

A priceless statue, two mysterious deaths and a missing body… it can only be a case for the antique store detective! Bella Winter is happily settled in Hope Eaton, with her business antiques sold and problems solved. So when Margie Fleming approaches her to sell a family heirloom, a beautiful marble statue of a mother and child, Bella jumps at the chance. But the day before the sale, Margie is found drowned in the river Kite, a year after her older sister Bethan died the same way. Everyone is convinced it’s a tragic accident, but Bella isn’t so sure. One mysterious death might be a coincidence. Two feels a lot like murder… Bella’s spine tingles when she realises Bethan also had plans for the statue. Could someone have killed to make sure it wasn’t moved? It feels far-fetched… but when they shift the statue, there’s a bloodstain beneath it. Someone is trying to conceal a crime. But who was the victim, and where is the body? As she investigates the Flemings’ friends and family, Bella becomes convinced the strange graffiti appearing all over Hope Eaton holds answers… Can she paint a clear picture and solve the case, or will she find herself facing a watery end? A completely charming cosy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Emylia Hall and Agatha Christie. See what everyone’s saying about The Antique Store Detective and the Riverside Murders: ‘I love this series… everything I need from a book… compelling storyline, perfect pacing… a thoroughly satisfying ending… cracking.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Delightful and engaging… twists and turns that'll keep you turning pages… plenty of charm… a compelling read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely loved… enjoyed from first to last page… so entertaining.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘This is how it’s done… I had no idea who the culprit was until the reveal… my new favourite cozy crime series, hands down… Highly entertaining.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Charming, twisty cozy mystery… a perfectly balanced blend of suspense, humor, and small-town charm… delightful, page-turning… impossible to put down. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Emylia Hall, and classic Agatha Christie-style mysteries.’ NetGalley reviewer See what everyone’s saying about the Bella Winter ‘Absolutely brilliant… Addictive… Stunning… Absolutely fantastic… Clear your schedules as once you’ve picked this up you won't be able to put it down!!… Amazing… Addictive and page-turning… Fantastic!!!!’ bookwormwhitlock86 ‘Fantastic... I loved it from cover to cover… Had me hooked right from the start… Outstanding.