Books in series
#1
Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore
A Mother/Daughter Cozy Mystery
2022
A new town.
A haunting legend.
New beginnings or the beginning of the end?
After Cassie MacGuire’s husband dies in a plane crash along with her father, both her and her mother, Lily Bennett, are left as widows. Looking to make a new start, they move together to the quiet seaside town of Hideaway Bay. But their new home, Whispering Manor, has a reputation stretching back centuries. Legends of ghosts, paranormal disturbances and pirate treasure are all associated with the former sea captain’s mansion, starting with the death of its first mistress, Henrietta Blanchard.
When Cassie stumbles upon Henrietta’s journal and Lily uncovers a more recent tragedy in the home, they begin to wonder if the stories may be fact instead of fiction. When the strange occurrences turn dangerous, Lily and Cassie will have to investigate to save their home and possibly even their very lives!
Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore is the charming first installment in this small, seaside town mother-daughter cozy mystery series by Nellie H. Steele
#2
Spirits, Tales & a Body by the Bales
2023
Haunting happenings. A shocking murder. Will a mother-daughter duo discover the buried truth before an innocent life is destroyed?
Lily and Cassie are desperate to be welcomed into their new town. But their back-breaking work constructing a Halloween maze keeps getting waylaid by odd events. And when haunting events continue at their new home, mother and daughter suspect they may be facing a mischievous spirit.
When a body is found on opening night, their hard work is cast aside for the murder investigation. Surprising secrets and dark truths lurk around every corner, leading the ladies further in a web of lies and deceit.
Will Lily and Cassie sort fact from fiction and discover the truth before the trouble turns deadly for them?
Spirits, Tales & a Body by the Bales is the second installment in the charming seaside mother-daughter cozy mystery series by Nellie H. Steele.
#3
Legends, Tea & a Ghost Named Ri
2024
A new resident ghost, a chilling murder and a mother-daughter duo caught in the crosshairs. Will they unmask the killer before they become the next victim?The small town of Hideaway Bay is rocked by another murder just weeks before Christmas. When they stumble upon the body, amateur sleuths Lily and Cassie are thrust into the middle of the murder investigation. To clear their names, they must search for the real culprit.Together with their resident ghost, former female pirate captain, Ri, and their one-eyed cat, they’ll have to sort through the dark secrets to find the shocking truths waiting for them under the mistletoe. And if they can’t piece together the puzzle, they may become the killer’s next victims.Fans of Murder, She Wrote will love the supernatural twist in the third book in this paranormal cozy mystery series by Nellie H. Steele.Buy now and immerse yourself in a holiday mystery like no other!
#4
Maine, Moose & a Killer on the Loose
2024
A lost treasure, missing artifacts, and a killer on the loose—can the mother-daughter duo solve the mystery before a killer strikes again?
When their vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine, turns deadly, amateur sleuths Lily and Cassie find themselves entangled in a web of secrets dating back to the days of pirates. With their spirited ghost companion, Ri, and the clues hidden in a series of stolen artifacts, the duo must piece together the puzzle before time runs out. As danger lurks in every corner of this quaint coastal town, they’ll need all their wits—and maybe a little paranormal help—to crack the case and avoid becoming the next victims.
Fans of paranormal cozies will love this thrilling installment in the Lily & Cassie by the Sea series by Nellie H. Steele. Get ready for a cozy mystery filled with intrigue, humor, and a touch of the supernatural!
Grab now and dive into the seaside mystery today!
#5
All Aboard for Sabotage
2023
When these four amateur sleuths step aboard an old-fashioned steam engine, it’s all aboard…for sabotage.
As the curtain rises on the Legend of Sleepy Hollow production, four intrepid women – one mother-daughter detective duo and two sisters with a knack for sleuthing – come together to enjoy a night of thrills and chills. But the real mystery unfolds behind the scenes, as the train becomes a playground for sabotage, with eerie occurrences and peculiar accidents threatening to derail their fun-filled weekend.
With shadows lurking in every corner, these sleuths must pool their talents and uncover the secrets hidden inside the train. Is it a ghostly prankster or a sinister plot? Can they unmask the villain before their cozy adventure takes a deadly turn?
If you love quirky female sleuths and fun-filled cozy mysteries, you’ll love this novella crossing Nellie H. Steele’s Lily & Cassie by the Sea Cozy Mysteries with her Pearl Party Cozy Mysteries.
Grab your ticket and steam ahead on this spellbinding ride!
Author
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!
