


Books in series

#1
Death on the Rocks
A British cosy mystery
2024
Did he fall, or was he pushed?
When Lily Larkin arrives on a picturesque Cornish island, she plans to find the ice cream shop from her childhood memories and indulge in a bit of nostalgia.
Getting dragged into the dramas of her fellow guests at the quaint bed and breakfast wasn’t on her agenda.
Nor was finding one of those guests lifeless at the base of a cliff while out for her morning jog.
It appears to have been a tragic accident, but while the police see no reason to investigate, something feels fishy to Lily.
Is she about to put herself in danger by asking too many questions?
Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late?
And when she realises that working alone will only get her so far, can Lily convince the delectable PC Grainger to listen to her theories and help her solve the case?

#2
Malicious Intent
A British cosy mystery
2024
Childhood prank, or dark intentions?
After successfully catching a killer, Lily Larkin has gained herself a reputation on the quaint Cornish island of St Mary’s.
But her plans to open an ice cream shop mean she doesn’t have time for solving mysteries. At least until a teenager turns up on her doorstep claiming he’s in danger and begging for her help.
When the boy disappears, he’s already given Lily a list of likely suspects.
While the police are convinced it’s all a childish prank, Lily isn’t so sure. Soon, she’s on a mission to find the missing boy and discover the truth behind his disappearance.
Is it a joke gone too far, or is there something sinister at play? Can Lily live up to her reputation and uncover the truth? And when the heat is on, can she solve the case alone or will she find herself enlisting the help of the charismatic local police constable once again?

#3
A Poisonous Plot
A British cosy mystery
2025
Poison has taken root on the island – and it’s not only the plant life…
When Lily moved to the Isles of Scilly for a fresh start, her plans were open an ice cream shop and find out who owns the building she's renting.
But her peaceful new life is shaken when a local Italian restaurateur begs for help—someone’s been tampering with his food and poisoning his customers, and he’s convinced it's no accident.
When Lily narrowly escapes a similar attempted poisoning, it becomes someone on the island has it out for newcomers, and her opening day might be in jeopardy.
With the charming but exasperating PC Grainger by her side, Lily tracks her leads to the eclectic staff at the local garden centre. But as the threats grow and sabotage looms, Lily realises she’s in a race to catch the culprit before her ice cream dreams melt away.
And with each twist in the investigation, Lily finds herself will her partnership with PC Grainger stay strictly business, or is there room for romance among the island’s rocky shores?

#4
Dead in the Water
2025
A body in the harbour. A yacht full of secrets. And a race against the tide to find the truth.
With her ice cream shop thriving, Lily feels at home in the close-knit Isles of Scilly. And now that she’s uncovered the shop’s true owner, she hopes the long-held mystery of her unconventional childhood will soon be solved.
But when her friendship with the charming PC Grainger hits troubled waters, she has little time to dwell—especially after a customer is found floating lifeless in the harbour.
Determined to uncover the truth, Lily turns her attention to the victim’s travel companions—longtime friends and co-owners of a luxury motor yacht. But the closer she gets, the more secrets she unearths.
Was the death truly an accident, or is there something more sinister at play?
With the suspects preparing to sail away and her trusted ally absent from her side, Lily must decide—can she crack the case alone, or will she set aside her pride and seek PC Grainger’s help before the killer leaves with the tide?
Author

Hannah Ellis
Author · 39 books
Hannah Ellis spent many years working in childcare before deciding she'd like to write books. When she's not busy writing she likes to read, drink tea and eat chocolate. She also enjoys yoga and jogging.