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Dune House Mystery
Series · 24
books · 2014-2022

Books in series

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#1

Seaside Secrets

2014

Suzie Allen gets a call to inform her that her estranged Uncle Harry has passed away and has unexpectedly left her Dune House, a beautiful house on the beach that was once a Bed and Breakfast. With her best friend, Mary, going through a messy divorce, the two decide to get away and go to the small town of Garber to see the house. Despite the stunning setting, the house has been neglected for years and is in a terrible state of disrepair. Suzie and Mary make the decision to refurbish the house together. But then, Suzie and Mary start finding evidence that maybe Uncle Harry didn’t die of natural causes. Suzie’s investigative background as a journalist takes over and the ladies go on a search to discover what secrets the house holds. Will these secrets reveal a dark side to Suzie’s strange cousin, Jason? Was the decision to refurbish Dune House the worst mistake of their lives? Or is this the beginning of an exciting new chapter?
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#2

Boats and Bad Guys

2014

Best friends, Suzie and Mary, are enjoying living together in Garber. They are settling into their new lives and are finalising the renovations on the spectacular B & B on the beach. They find the perfect painting to decorate one of the rooms. It is painted by a local, young artist who committed suicide years earlier. But then they find something hidden in the frame that piques their curiosity and they want to find out its significance. During their investigations they begin to believe that the artist of the painting did not commit suicide and they try to discover the truth. But there are two dangerous men who want the truth buried. With a storm brewing they overcome many obstacles on their journey to uncover the facts before the evidence is lost forever. Will Suzie and Mary’s quest for adventure land them in danger? Will they discover the truth before the bad guys silence them? Is love between Suzie and the mysterious captain, Paul, on the horizon?
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#3

Treasured History

2014

Dune House, a stunning old house right on the beach, is finally ready to be reopened as a bed and breakfast. Best friends, Suzie and Mary, are very excited that their hard work has paid off and the opening weekend has finally arrived. They are even more excited that they have guests booked in on opening day. But before the B & B is officially opened Mary is distracted by a surprise guest and Suzie is distracted by her blossoming romance with Paul. When their guests do arrive they get more than they bargained for. Not only do they have to accommodate a very pretentious guest and an unusual guest but there is a problem with the plumbing. Then someone is found murdered. With the reputation of Dune House to protect, Suzie and Mary want the murder solved quickly so they do a little investigating of their own to speed up the investigation. What secrets does the history of Dune House hold that could lead to murder?
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#4

Hidden Hideaways

2014

Suzie and Mary are enjoying running the newly reopened Dune House, a stunning bed and breakfast on the beach. Their friendship has never been stronger. Mary is in her element using the skills she gained taking care of her family to ensure their guests have an unforgettable experience and Suzie’s relationship with Paul is flourishing. But when Paul threatens a guest and then the guest is found dead, Paul becomes the prime murder suspect. But there is one problem. He has disappeared without a trace. Suzie believes that Paul is innocent and is worried that he is in grave danger so she starts her own investigation which leads her on a quest to find him and uncover the truth. It is a race against the clock to find Paul before it is too late! But is Paul really who Suzie thinks he is or has he deceived Suzie and been using her all along?
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#5

Dodgy Dealings

2015

Suzie and Mary become suspicious that something sinister is going on when a young couple, Antony and Daria, who are spending a relaxing weekend at Dune House leave unexpectedly and then have an accident. With Daria missing and Antony dead, Suzie and Mary do everything they can to find out the truth in the hope it will lead them to Daria. Their investigations lead them straight towards some serious criminals. Will Suzie and Mary be able to find Daria and uncover the truth? Does Mary have a new love interest or is he just using her to get information? Will Suzie’s meddling ruin her relationship with her cousin, Jason?
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#6

Suspects and Surprises

2015

Suzie and Mary are enjoying running Dune House, the majestic Bed and Breakfast on the beach. They are happy with their lives in the small seaside town of Garber, but they are looking for something to spice things up a bit. They get exactly that, but in the most unexpected and unwelcome way, when a guest dies on the premises. Although the police believe it is an accident, the friends believe that it is murder. They do whatever they can to uncover the truth and protect the reputation of Dune House. Even when it means putting their own lives at risk. Will they be able to catch the killer? Or was the death really accidental?
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#7

Ruffled Feathers

2015

Best friends Suzie and Mary are loving running Dune House, the majestic bed and breakfast on the beach. They are hosting well-known and powerful business partners, Priscilla and Neil, and Priscilla’s talkative parakeet, Benita. The two guests are planning on building a resort on the beach in Garber which is met by very strong opposition from the locals. When one of the partners turns up dead, Suzie and Mary cannot help but investigate the murder. But Suzie is distracted from her investigative endeavors because her boyfriend, Paul, is acting suspiciously. With just about everyone in Garber opposed to the resort there are many potential perpetrators. Suzie and Mary try to untangle the web of suspects so that the murderer can be brought to justice. Will they uncover the truth before someone else gets hurt and Garber is changed forever? Will Paul’s secret ruin his relationship with Suzie?
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#8

A Fishy Discovery

2016

Suzie and Mary are excited about helping Summer and Jason plan their upcoming wedding. The wedding will be held at Dune House, the majestic bed and breakfast by the sea. But when Robbie, Paul’s friend turns up dead, Suzie’s focus turns to helping Paul solve the murder of his fellow fisherman. It is a race against the clock to solve the murder before Summer and Jason’s big day, so they can relax and the wedding can go ahead without a hitch. Their investigation leads them on a turbulent journey through the ocean. Will Suzie and Paul be able to solve the murder before someone else turns up dead? Will the wedding go ahead as planned?
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#9

Danger in the Depths

2017

Mary’s kids, Ben and Cathy, are visiting Dune House, the majestic Bed and Breakfast by the sea, and Mary and Suzie could not be more excited. Mary is planning a fun-filled week catching up with them. But her plans are turned upside down when a guest at Dune House turns up dead. Ben is a suspect and Suzie and Mary feel like they have no choice but to investigate the murder and try to clear his name. But things get even more complicated when the evidence indicates that Cathy’s new boyfriend, Rick, might be involved. Is Rick there to meet Mary and spend time with Cathy or is it all an elaborate ruse? Is Mary wearing rose-colored glasses and Ben really was involved? Will Suzie and Mary find the murderer before there is another victim?
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#10

Celebrities and Chaos

2017

A new TV show is filming on the beach in Garber and Dune House is full to the brim with crew members and celebrities. Suzie and Mary are run off their feet trying to keep up with the demanding guests. But that turns out to be the least of their concerns when someone is found murdered. Chaos erupts as Mary is the prime suspect and Dune House is out-of-bounds because it is a crime scene. Suzie and Mary join forces with Paul to try and weed through the web of suspects to find the killer. They are in a race against the clock to clear Mary’s name and get back to business as usual at Dune House. Will the murderer be found before Mary lands up behind bars and the reputation of Dune House lands up in tatters?
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#11

Pups, Pilots and Peril

2017

It is summer and Dune House is gearing up for the tourist season. Suzie and Mary are looking forward to welcoming new guests who are being flown in on a seaplane specially organized for tourists during the summer months. But when the pilot is murdered, and a lost dog is found, Suzie and Mary find themselves trying to solve not one mystery but two. Their investigations uncover a web of lies and land them right in the line of fire. It is a race against the clock to solve the murder before the suspects fly away.
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#12

Tides, Trails and Trouble

2018

Suzie and Mary are excited to welcome a birdwatching group to Dune House, the majestic bed and breakfast on the beach. The guests are a colorful bunch and some of them have some unusual requests. They are hoping to sight a rare bird in the area. But tensions rise and tempers flare when they don’t see eye to eye with some surfers camping on the beach. Then things go from bad to worse when someone lands up dead. With the suspect list getting longer, the police have their work cut out to find the murderer. Suzie and Mary, with a little help from their loveable Labrador, do some snooping to try and help the investigation along. Will they uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?
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#13

Racing and Robberies

2018

Suzie and Mary love running Dune House, their beautiful bed and breakfast on the beach. But sharing a car is proving difficult as their business expands. So, they decide to do a little car shopping which turns out to be a huge success. They love their new vehicle and are looking forward to driving it. But their plans come to a grinding halt when someone is murdered. Suzie and Mary can’t leave a good mystery alone and decide to do a little investigating themselves. They find their hands full when they have to juggle hosting their guests, looking into a murder, and dealing with a couple of detectives who would prefer that they mind their own business. They must navigate through a web of suspects in a race to find the murderer. Will Suzie and Mary find the murderer fast enough? Or will they land up spinning their wheels?
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#14

Athletes and Alibis

2018

The beautiful seaside town of Garber is buzzing with visitors. It is hosting a triathlon and Dune House, the majestic bed and breakfast on the beach, is at full capacity with competitors, coaches and race officials. Suzie and Mary are rushed off their feet, but are excited to be hosting their guests. But then…. Suzie and Mary find themselves right in the middle of a murder investigation when someone lands up dead and the prime suspect is staying at Dune House. They decide to do a little sleuthing of their own and help the investigation along. But when Detective Wes starts acting very suspiciously they find that they have not one mystery to solve, but two. Will Suzie and Mary find the culprit before all the suspects run away? Just what is Wes hiding?
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#15

Manuscripts and Deadly Motives

2019

Suzie and Mary love running Dune House, the majestic bed and breakfast by the beach. They are enjoying hosting their guests with their boisterous yellow Labrador, Pilot by their side. But when a guest who is writing a manuscript is acting suspiciously and there are some angry and mysterious trespassers on the property, they find that they have more than their fair share of work to do. Then things get even more complicated when one of the guests at the B & B is found murdered. Suzie and Mary find themselves tangled in a mysterious tale. With the suspect list getting longer, they must unravel a web of secrets and lies in order to disclose the truth. Suzie and Mary are in a race to read between the lines and solve the mystery so the murderer can be caught, and Dune House’s doors aren’t closed forever.
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#16

Pelicans, Piers and Poison

2019

Best friends, Suzie and Mary, love running Dune House, their majestic bed and breakfast on the beach. With their trusty, energetic Yellow Labrador, Pilot, by their side they are enjoying the new opportunities that being in their fifties have presented them. Their lives are full of friendship, romance, a business they love to run together and experiencing what the beautiful, small seaside town of Garber has to offer. But when someone is murdered amongst a group of people and one of the prime suspects is staying at the B&B, Suzie and Mary decide to lend a helping hand to the investigators and do a little snooping of their own. But their investigations uncover some secrets about the locals and lead them down a path of discovery they prefer would have remained hidden. Will Suzie and Mary find that the murderer is too close for comfort? Has the best friends’ luck finally run out and they have bitten off more than they can chew?
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#17

Sand, Sea and a Skeleton

2019

Best friends, Suzie and Mary, love running Dune House, the majestic bed and breakfast on the beach, with their adorable, yellow Labrador, Pilot, by their side. They are enjoying living and working together and are looking forward to hosting a national walking group in Garber for a few days. But when they stumble across a skeleton, they find themselves right in the middle of a baffling mystery. Who is the victim? Who is the murderer? And why? Then something from the crime scene disappears. Suzie and Mary have to traverse a maze of clues and suspects in order to unravel the mystery. But will the trail lead the sleuths down the wrong path. They find themselves juggling running the bed and breakfast, their developing romances and helping crack the mystery. Suzie and Mary walk straight towards danger. Will they be able to stay alive long enough to solve this perplexing whodunit?
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#18

Pianos and Prison

2020

Best friends Suzie and Mary, and their lovable yellow Labrador, Pilot, are enjoying hosting their guests at Dune House, their majestic B&B on the beach. The small town of Garber is filled with excitement because a well-known pianist has just moved into town and she is hosting a small concert for the locals. But someone is murdered before the first note can even be played. It is a mystery who the victim is, but when his identity is revealed the case only gets more puzzling. When someone threatens Suzie and Mary to try and get them to stay out of the investigation, they become even more determined to help find the murderer as quickly as possible, so their lives are no longer at risk and the B&B can return to business as usual. Will Suzie and Mary reveal the key to this perplexing murder and help find the murderer before they disappear. Join Suzie, Mary and Pilot for a heartwarming and fun cozy mystery by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell.
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#19

Relaxation, Reunions & Revenge

2020

Mary’s daughter, Cathy, is visiting Dune House, the majestic B&B on the beach, for a few days. Best friends Suzie and Mary are so excited to spend time with her. They are looking forward to catching up, enjoying each other’s company and relaxing on the beach with their boisterous yellow Labrador, Pilot. Suzie, Mary and Cathy manage to get a last-minute appointment at a new salon and spa. They are ready for a day of relaxation and pampering. But when a well-loved and influential resident dies at the spa, they find themselves right in the middle of a baffling murder investigation. Suzie and Mary soon discover that Cathy inherited a passion for solving mysteries from her mother, and the three join forces to try and unmask the killer. But the trio soon discover that the victim was not as well loved as it appeared, and she had many secrets. Will they be able to uncover the secrets and suspects in time to find the murderer? Suzie, Mary and Cathy head straight toward danger. Will they manage to stay out of trouble long enough to find the murderer before there is another victim? Join Suzie, Mary, Cathy and Pilot for a heartwarming, fun cozy mystery by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell.
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#20

A Tangled Murder

2020

Suzie and Mary are excited that an amateur sailing yacht race is finishing in Garber. Dune House, the majestic B&B on the beach, is filled to the brim with contestants, racegoers and tourists. But when a dead body ends up tangled in a fishing net, Suzie and Mary cannot resist lending a helping hand and trying to find the murderer. They reveal a web of stormy relationships and try to untangle the muddle of suspects and clues. Will the murderer be caught before they manage to sail away forever? Join Suzie, Mary and Pilot for a fun, fast-paced, cozy mystery by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell that will keep you guessing until the end.
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#21

Fame, Food and Murder

2021

Suzie and Mary are excited to be hosting cooking classes by a famous chef. Dune House, the majestic B&B on the beach, is all ready for the arrival of the chef and students. Mary is particularly looking forward to her daughter joining them for the weekend. However, it’s not all smooth sailing when a dead body is found. Will they find the killer before someone else ends up dead? Or is their sleuthing just a recipe for disaster? Fame, Food and Murder is the twenty-first book in the Dune House Cozy Mystery Series. If you like strong female sleuths, enduring friendships and loyal dogs then you’ll love this page-turning cozy mystery. Join Suzie, Mary, Cathy and Pilot for a heartwarming, fun cozy mystery by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell.
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#22

Beaches and Betrayal

2022

Suzie and Mary are nervous but excited to host their first wedding at the majestic B&B. They are in full swing getting everything in Dune House ready so the happy couple can tie the knot. The best friends think that the worst problems they’ll have to deal with are the usual tensions among the wedding party and unreliable caterers. But they couldn’t be more wrong.Not only does the groom go missing but someone is murdered. Suzie, Mary and their lovable Labrador, Pilot, do a little snooping to decipher this baffling murder mystery.Has the groom just got cold feet? Or is something more sinister at play?Beaches and Betrayal is the twenty-second book in the Dune House Cozy Mystery Series. If you like strong female sleuths, enduring friendships and loyal dogs, then you’ll love this page-turning cozy mystery.Join Suzie, Mary and Pilot for a heartwarming, fun cozy mystery by USA Today and Wall Street JournalBestselling Author Cindy Bell.
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#23

Fatal Festivities

2022

The celebratory dinner was going well, until a guest drops dead at the table! Suzie and Mary love running Dune House, the majestic B&B on the beach, with their lovable yellow Labrador, Pilot, by their side. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, they are excited to be hosting a group of guests from a retirement village for a few days. Everything is organized, their rooms are ready, and the caterers have been booked for a special dinner. They are expecting a nice, relaxing stay for their guests. But from the moment the group get off the bus, they’re at loggerheads. Then things go from bad to worse when a guest kicks the bucket at the dinner table. When it is found she was murdered, Suzie and Mary are determined to help find the culprit so the murderer can be caught, and the reputation of Dune House isn’t permanently tarnished. With a long list of suspects and some baffling clues, finding the murderer is not proving to be an easy task. Their investigations lead them straight toward danger. It is a race against time to catch the killer before Thanksgiving! If you like enthralling cozy mysteries with endearing friendships, lovable animals and a touch of romance, you will love the Dune House Cozy Mystery Series by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. Join Suzie, Mary and Pilot on a fun-filled sleuthing adventure.
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Dune House Cozy Mystery Boxed Set

Books 1 - 4

2017

Start a heartwarming cozy mystery series with endearing friendships, puzzling mysteries, and a little romance, with the first four books in the bestselling Dune House Cozy Mystery Series in this box set.When Suzie inherits a grand, old house on the beach, she together with her best-friend, Mary, go to see the dilapidated structure. With Suzie looking for a new challenge and Mary’s impending divorce, the friends decide to refurbish the old house back into its former glory as a majestic B&B. What started off as a few days away turns into a new beginning. In their fifties the two friends never expected the exciting adventures their decision would lead to. They love life in the beautiful beachside setting, filled with fun, new romances and a bit of sleuthing.This box set Seaside SecretsBoats & Bad GuysTreasured HistoryHidden HideawaysIf you like page-turning cozy mysteries with strong female sleuths, baffling mysteries and a long list of suspicious characters, you'll love these heartwarming whodunnits by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell.Get the Dune House Cozy Mystery Box Set and start solving the mysteries today!

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