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Cate Kensie Mysteries
Series · 7 books · 2019-2023

Books in series

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#1

The Secret of Dunhaven Castle

2019

Best Indie Book Awards Best Book 2020 Notable Mention Despite the castle’s spooky reputation, she’s drawn to the cozy connection with her family. But instead of a fresh start, will it lead to her death? Cate Kensie’s quiet life takes a drastic turn when she receives a mysterious new inheritance. Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, the castle is crawling with more than just family history. From ghostly gardeners to phantom maids, Cate’s new home is far from perfect. As she settles into her new world, the former history professor is determined to discover the meaning behind the enigmatic and alarming note left by her predecessor. And as the amateur sleuth digs for answers, she may unearth something better left buried. Will Cate solve the mystery and uncover the magical secret or will her search cost her everything? If you enjoyed the clever mystery of Murder She Wrote with the suspenseful twists of Doctor Who, then you'll love this cozy paranormal mystery series. Will Cate be able to unravel the mysteries of Dunhaven Castle before it’s too late? Or will the secrets be too much for Cate to handle? Find out if Cate can uncover the secrets her new home holds in The Secret of Dunhaven Castle!
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#2

Murder at Dunhaven Castle

2020

If you could go back in time and clear your family’s name, would you? Dr. Cate Kensie, now known as Lady Catherine Kensie, the mistress of Dunhaven Castle, still can’t believe her life. Somehow, moved to Scottland, inherited a castle that’s more than meets the eye, and is the proud—and sometimes reluctant—owner of an amazing family heirloom. But there’s a secret Cate must protect about her new life, a secret that no one but Jack Reid, the estate manager, knows of. As Cate learns more about her new home, she discovers that in 1856 there was a murder at Dunhaven and non-other than her own ancestor, Randolph MacKenzie, was accused and convicted of the crime. However, the more she learns about the murder at Dunhaven, the more confusing things become. All of the evidence is there, but the answers still don’t add up. Will Cate have the courage to dive into a centuries-old murder to clear her family’s name? Or will she find out the hard way that sometimes it’s best to leave the past in the past where it can’t hurt you? Find out in the nail-biting second installment of the Cate Kensie Mysteries series, Murder at Dunhaven Castle!
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#3

Holiday Heist at Dunhaven Castle

2020

Cate knew she had seen those jewels before. As her eyes scanned the newspaper article from 1925, she is shocked to read about the theft of two priceless necklaces from her family’s home. When Cate recognizes one of the stolen necklaces from when she traveled back in time to the year 1856 to solve a murder mystery, Cate knows there’s only one thing left for her to do. Despite the hectic holiday season approaching, complete with two grand holiday events, Cate must travel to 1925 and unravel the mystery surrounding the jewelry theft. However, things take an unexpected turn when she arrives. As Cate discovers more unanswered questions, she starts to wonder if there’s a piece to the puzzle she has yet to uncover. While Cate and estate manager, Jack, try to unravel the puzzle in the past, another mystery brews in the present for Cate. Strange and eerie nightmares centered around a bookcase in Dunhaven Castle’s library disrupt Cate’s sleep, rattling her mind even during her waking hours. She wonders if these are connected to the jewelry theft or if something darker lurks in Dunhaven’s halls. Can Cate solve the mysterious theft of her family’s jewelry? Will the bookcase hold the secrets to the past? If it does, will Cate be able to decipher the clues on its shelves? Or is there something more sinister at work in Dunhaven Castle? Find out if Cate has what it takes to solve the newest mysteries at Dunhaven Castle in Holiday Heist at Dunhaven Castle, book three of the riveting cozy mystery series Cate Kensie Mysteries.
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#4

Danger at Dunhaven Castle

2021

Frightening nightmares. Aberrations in time. Who is haunting Cate’s nightmares? Months after solving two mysteries involving her ancestors, time-traveling, castle-dwelling Countess, Lady Catherine Kensie, still suffers from haunting nightmares. Chased by a mysterious man, Cate ponders who could be haunting her dreams and disturbing her sleep. She’s also smack dab in the middle of a brand-new research project, having found journals belonging to the Scottish castle’s original owner. As Cate digs into the castle’s history, not only do her nightmares become more frequent and more frightening, but Cate also begins to experience strange phenomena with the time portals enclosed in the castle walls. Controlled by the mysterious heirloom timepiece she received as part of her inheritance, Cate is shocked when she begins to slip in and out of other time periods despite not activating the mechanism that controls them! Can Cate learn the secret to control the time portals and discover who haunts her dreams before she finds herself lost in time?
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#5

A Spy at Dunhaven Castle

2022

When human remains turn up in Cate’s garden, she’s itching to solve the crime. But this time she’ll face more than just a murderer. Fresh off her illuminating time travel trip to the late 1700s, Cate is in desperate need of downtime. But when her dogs dig up a skeleton in her garden and rumors begin to fly, Cate’s determined to unearth the truth. When the investigation takes her to 1942, smack in the middle of the second World War, Cate’s tension mounts. With a murderer prowling the grounds of Dunhaven Castle, she’s certain sinister secrets fill every shadow and danger lurks in every dark corner. Facing a new enemy who threatens all she holds dear, along with a curious ailment, is it curtains for Cate? Can she solve the mystery of the body in her garden? And if she does, what will it cost her? If you love cozy mysteries with a unique twist and a touch of fantasy, you’ll love book 5 in the Cate Kensie Mysteries.
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#6

Missing from Dunhaven Castle

2023

She’s solved mysteries before but never without her best friend. Can she find him before it’s too late? Cate Kensie’s life is thrown into chaos when she is plagued by a mysterious illness she never knew existed. With random roamings and unpredictable fainting spells, only her time-traveling buddy, Jack, can protect her from herself. But when he goes missing, both of their lives are plunged into danger. With the help of a mysterious group from across the pond, Cate must battle a powerful network of villains who want her dead and find Jack before it’s too late. Will she be able to uncover the truth and save the ones she loves or will she end up sacrificing something irreplaceable? If you like fantasy-filled cozy mysteries, you’ll love Missing from Dunhaven Castle, Book 6 in the Cate Kensie Mysteries where the Shadow Slayers make a dramatic return to Dunhaven. Buy now and search for Jack today!
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#7

Taken from Dunhaven Castle

2023

She stands to lose everything…including her life. Cate Kensie’s joy over finding her missing best friend is short-lived. A shocking change in history leaves the former history professor scrambling to find a solution. As she faces the possibility of losing her home, she’s forced to make difficult and astonishing choices to salvage her life. With more threats looming on the horizon, Cate’s new circumstances leave her uneasy. And when the preceding Countess goes missing, she’ll have to battle against a changing history, a mysterious illness, a powerful network of villains, and even Napoleon to solve the case. Will Cate find her relative and restore her claim to the castle or will she lose everything? If you love fantasy-filled cozy mysteries, you’ll love Book 7 in the Cate Kensie Mysteries. Scroll up and travel through time with Cate today.

Author

Nellie H. Steele
Nellie H. Steele
Author · 59 books

Nellie H. Steele lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with her family and her many fur-babies. When she isn't writing, she enjoys teaching Statistics at a local university or watching her dogs and cats play in the yard. Nellie is the author of the Cate Kensie Mystery Series, a cozy mystery series following the adventures of Dr. Catherine Kensie, a history professor turned Scottish Countess, and her beloved dog, Riley, as they navigate their new lives in their quirky Scottish highlands castle, solving mysteries along the way! She is the creator of the Shadow Slayers series, a suspenseful series with a supernatural twist! Follow the Shadow Slayers through time as they fight to banish darkness from the world. Nellie also writes an adventure series, Maggie Edwards Adventures. Follow Maggie Edwards as she travels the world solving mysteries and finding unique treasures! Check out all Nellie offers at www.anovelideapublishing.com/novels, sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news about book releases or like us on facebook (facebook.com/anovelideapublishing) to keep up with us!

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