Sometimes only a thin blue line separates victim from villain. Lt. Detective Jenna Ferrari excels at catching criminals; so why can’t she follow the clues to discover the right woman? Professor Randi McLeod is getting ready to be ready to boldly march out of the closet yet is loath to wade through a sea of prospective women to date. When the Roanoke Symphony conductor drops dead as the concert begins, Randi comforts his grieving widow, praying the city’s best detective is on the job. Dragged away from a little Friday night frivolity, Jenna answers the call to learn the victim was poisoned, but by whom, and why? The deeper her team digs, the more disturbing direction the case takes. Meet Jenna and Randi before they meet each other In Prelude to Murder, the prequel to the Lessons in Murder series. Then follow the novella episodes for more intriguing crime-solving action and a sweet sapphic romance.

Two women, a dead teen, and a cruel killer at large… Jenna Ferrari is a tough-to-the-bone homicide detective with no patience for stupidity and an Italian’s penchant for displays of emotion. While she excels at catching criminals, she continues to strike out at relationships. At thirty-two, she wonders if she’ll ever find the right woman. A brilliant, creative college literature professor, Miranda McLeod is respected by her peers and loved by her students. After years of walking an ambiguous line, she wants to come out but doesn’t know how. When the two meet over the case of a murder on campus, could they have both found what they’ve been looking for, or will the unknown killer on the loose foil their chances for romance?

Killers can leave scars no one else sees. Content warnings for child abduction, murders, trauma, and racist elements. Top detective Jenna Ferrari winds up with too much on her plate as Christmas approaches when she becomes entangled in three cases. Allowing her emotions to run amuck, she concludes there’s no use trying to pursue a new relationship with Randi. Randi senses something is very wrong with Jenna and refuses to give up on them, but she consents to engaging in an experiment to date someone else. Crimes overlap while Jenna struggles with feelings of guilt, remorse, and inadequacy. Can she accept the fact that even a strong woman needs help, or will her world shatter from the inside out? Follow Lieutenant Ferrari as she tracks down multiple suspects while juggling a budding relationship in book two of the Lessons in Murder series. Maybe she’ll end up with a Christmas miracle of her own, affirming hers can also be a Wonderful Life.

Fifty million motives for murder; one determined detective. Detective Jenna Ferrari just wanted to spend New Year’s Eve with her new sweetheart; was that too much to ask? Whoever decided he or she had to shoot multi-millionaire Mitchell Lockwood at half-past midnight thought so. Despite prepping the curriculum for her upcoming spring semester classes, Randi makes her new girlfriend her top priority. But when she perceives the widow of the murder victim making advances toward Jenna, her cool, patient demeanor gets tested. Was it a robbery interrupted? Or maybe his business partner, a competitor, a family member, or someone else? With fifty million reasons to want Lockwood dead, anyone could be the killer, and he or she may be ready to kill again. Under the microscope of a high-profile investigation, will Jenna prove who the murderer is without winding up a casualty herself? Continue to match wits with Detective Jenna Ferrari and the criminals she encounters while pursuing her romantic ventures with college professor Randi McLeod. Can a tough cop and a tender teacher create a fool-proof course for a winning relationship while under the pressure of a prominent case? Don't miss book three of Edale Lane's contemporary sapphic Lessons in Murder mystery series.

Love and murder are in the air. The rape and murder of a young woman in the park launches Lt. Ferrari and her team into high gear. Was a deadly predator stalking the city, or was it a crime of passion? Then, Jenna’s long-lost first love Tori shows up unexpectedly, jarring Jenna’s emotions when she needs to focus on the case, and prompting her to determine who she truly loves. Randi lays down the law when she witnesses a Facebook video of Jenna being shot at during a street chase after being told, “it was just a regular day.” However, her dog, Byron, may be the key to solving Jenna’s murder case. Who killed the woman in the park and why? And what revelations will Valentine’s Day bring for Jenna, Tori, and Randi? Continue to match wits with Detective Jenna Ferrari and the criminals she encounters while pursuing her romantic ventures with college professor Randi McLeod. Can a tough cop and a tender teacher weather the trial of an interfering ex? Don’t miss this episode of Edale Lane’s contemporary sapphic mystery series, Lessons in Murder .

Old MO, new killer. Can she catch a psychopath before he strikes again? Book 5 in the popular Lessons in Murder series, by award-winning, best-selling author Edale LaneLieutenant Detective Jenna Ferrari is called to the scene of a brutal murder that exactly mirrors a former serial killer’s MO in all regards but this time the victim is a man. The killer responsible for the previous homicides is dead himself. Did he have a partner who was never caught? If not, how could this perpetrator mimic details never released to the public? Randi just wants to enjoy some quality time with her cop over spring break, but Jenna’s pressing investigation may put a cork in their plans. With their relationship progressing nicely, could they be ready to move to the next stage? The entire city is on edge with the possibility of a new serial killer stalking his next victim. Can Jenna and her team track him down and arrest him before he strikes again, possibly closer to home? Don’t miss a minute of the action in this novel-length installment of the Lessons in Murder series. If you’re a fan of police procedurals, cozy with pets, and sapphic relationship-building, then you’ll love this series. Can a tough cop and a tender teacher take a stab at romance with a killer on the loose? Find out in Reprise in Murder. Get your copy today.

Going home can be murder. Lt. Jenna Ferrari is in the middle of two cases and has just moved in with her girlfriend, Randi, so this is not a good time to hear from her estranged father asking for her help. But with her brother wrongly accused of murder, how can she refuse? Randi isn’t about to let Jenna return home to face her past alone, even if it means she’ll be placed in a lot of awkward positions. However, she doesn’t truly know what she’s getting into until they arrive. The sheriff calls it open and shut, but Jenna teams up with a deputy who is inclined to believe her brother is being framed. Together, they track clues and witness statements until they arrive at a shocking and dangerous conclusion. Can Jenna repair her relationship with her family and save her brother from life in prison, or are the odds simply unsurmountable? This full-length novel includes all the sweet, quirky moments between our lovebirds, a new murder to solve, and intense family drama that will keep you turning the pages.

A murdered drag queen. Dozens of suspects. One determined detective.Book 7 in the popular Lessons in Murder series, by award-winning, best-selling author Edale LaneLieutenant Detective Jenna Ferrari excels at catching criminals, and while she’s come a long way toward taming her temper—thanks to her loving partner, Dr. Miranda McLeod—this case may get the better of her. While Jenna and Randi are in the audience of a regional drag competition, the contestant favored to win is being murdered backstage. Deciding she needs a man on the inside to really find out what’s going on, Jenna sends a member of her team undercover as the murdered queen’s replacement. Will he reveal the killer or long-concealed truths about himself? Who killed the queen? Was it a nasty anti-LGBTQ protestor, a homophobic pastor, the victim’s ex-boyfriend, another competitor, or someone nobody suspects? Enter the fabulous world of drag in this established-couple, sapphic, queer-inclusive whodunit mystery novel. Get your copy today!

Is any case too cold to crack? Book 8 in the popular Lessons in Murder series, by award-winning, best-selling author Edale Lane. Jenna’s gaze lingers over the diamond rings in the showcase. She wants to pop the question to her partner Randi if she can only arrange the perfect proposal. Per usual, her work as Roanoke PD’s leading homicide detective gets in the way, not to mention the inconveniences of an early winter storm. Randi, who knows Jenna isn’t ready for marriage, has a surprise planned for their first anniversary. She’s also crafting a strategy to visit both their families for Christmas while preparing for the end of the semester. When a dying mother asks Jenna to investigate her daughter’s unsolved murder from thirty years ago, she can’t refuse. Despite the unlikelihood of success, she digs into the past and interviews whoever is still alive. But will buried concerns unearthed by the investigation give Jenna cold feet?Get your copy today!

Jenna solves real crimes; Rhiannon has prophesied one. Can Jenna thwart a murder that hasn’t happened yet? Book 9 in the popular Lessons in Murder series, by award-winning, best-selling author Edale Lane. Blissful about her upcoming marriage to Jenna, Dr. Randi McLeod accepts her friend’s invitation to visit a spiritualist for a fun reading. Skeptical at first, Randi reconsiders when her practitioner Rhiannon becomes terrified, envisioning her own murder during their session. Jenna Ferrari, Randi’s fiancée, is buried in multiple investigations while squeezing in wedding planning. Add helping her little sister, and the practical detective has no time for a quack psychic who foresees her own death. But when a malicious perpetrator tries to kill Rhiannon for real, Jenna and her team roll into action. Can they catch the shadowy would-be killer before it’s too late, or is the clairvoyant destined to die? Foreseen in Murder continues the adventures of lovebirds Jenna and Randi as they become entangled in a mystical case that requires all Jenna’s self-control plus more faith than she’s ready for. Serious family drama and delightful lesbian wedding planning combine with crime-solving for a well-rounded reading experience. Don’t miss a minute of this page-turner romantic mystery thriller. Get yours today!

Jenna and Randi can’t wait to wed—if murder doesn’t get in the way. Book 10 in the popular Lessons in Murder series, by award-winning, best-selling author Edale Lane. On a lovely spring day, Jenna enjoys a walk in the park with her fiancée, Randi, and their dog when she’s called to investigate a fatal car crash. More than suspicious, the circumstances point to murder—a case the lieutenant detective has a week to solve before she and Randi’s marriage and honeymoon. As if Jenna’s emotions weren’t already overwhelmed enough, wondering if her parents would attend, she now has the added stress of discovering her victims were a newlywed couple. It will take all of Randi’s empathic skills to hold Jenna together as she dives deep into the investigation, reawakening old demons and fears. While the list of suspects in the case grows, Jenna puzzles over a clue that doesn’t seem to fit any of them. All the while, her wedding day creeps nearer. Can Jenna solve the murder in time, or will an unknown killer in the wind cast a harrowing shadow over the happiest day of her life? Order your copy today!