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Little Leaf Creek
Series · 20
books · 2020-2023

Books in series

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Chaos in Little Leaf Creek

2020

Her new home in the country comes with an antiquated historical society, a sour-faced next-door neighbor, and a murder victim on her front lawn… Cassie Alberta needs a fresh start. Leaving the big city to put her husband’s death behind her, she’s immediately charmed by the quaint little town of Little Leaf Creek, even though her first encounter with her neighbor’s dog and goats shows her that she has a lot to learn about country life. But her delight quickly turns to alarm when one of her first visitors is a dead body. Shocked when she’s accused of the crime, Cassie partners with her reclusive ex-cop neighbor to find the real killer. And when two handsome locals grab her attention, she finds the simple life she had hoped for in the small town has just become a whole lot more complicated. As the suspect list grows and the attempts on her life increase, simply surviving may be an impossible feat. Can Cassie catch the true culprit before her final address is jail? Recipe included: Vanilla Cake Chaos in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced first book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Chaos in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#2

Peril in Little Leaf Creek

2020

Living in the country comes with rampant gossip, a stubborn next-door neighbor, and another murder… Cassie Alberta is settling into her new life in Little Leaf Creek. She is slowly starting to put the unexpected death of her husband and the life she had in the city behind her. She is enjoying the quaint town and her beautiful natural surroundings. Her next-door neighbor’s lovable dog has stolen her heart. And although she never expected to live next to two goats she is liking them more every day. But her contentment turns to shock when a dead body is found in the woods near her home. When the death is originally called an accident, Cassie partners with her reclusive ex-cop neighbor to help prove that it was murder and find the killer. Her plan to keep things simple and enjoy single life seems to be becoming impossible when two handsome locals are vying for her affections. Cassie traverses a mountain of clues and suspects and heads straight toward danger. Will the culprit be caught before Cassie becomes the next victim? Recipe included: Baked Strawberry Cheesecake Peril in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced second book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Peril in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#3

Conflict in Little Leaf Creek

2020

Living in the country comes with temperamental goats, an ornery next-door neighbor, and a mysterious murder… Cassie Alberta is loving her new life in Little Leaf Creek. She is getting over the sudden death of her husband, appreciating what small town life has to offer and is enjoying getting to know the locals and their secrets. She is slowly learning how to live next to two cheeky goats and has fallen in love with her neighbor’s endearing dog. But life becomes a whole lot more complicated when she finds the dead body of an orchard owner. Cassie partners with her antisocial ex-cop neighbor to help solve the murder. Her hands are full, as Thanksgiving is right around the corner and she is determined to try and bring her friends together for a feast, but they would prefer to remain alone. Not to mention the fact that two hunky locals have caught her attention. Cassie peels back layers of clues and suspects to try and get to the core of the murder and uncover the murderer. Will the murderer be caught in time so that Cassie can have the Thanksgiving she longs for? Recipe included: Lattice Apple Pie Conflict in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced third book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Conflict in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#4

Action in Little Leaf Creek

2020

Christmastime in Little Leaf Creek is a time for the Christmas fair, festive decorations and another dead body…. Little Leaf Creek is abuzz with excitement because not only is Christmas just around the corner but a television show is filming an episode in town. Cassie Alberta is settling into her new life in the small country town. She is making some good friends and is loving spending time with her next-door neighbor’s cheeky dog and mischievous goats. But then a member of the show is found murdered. Cassie joins forces with her grouchy ex-cop next-door neighbor and they decide to do a little investigating of their own. But Cassie is distracted from the task at hand because her new love interest is acting very suspiciously. Can Cassie help catch the killer so that Christmas can go off without a hitch? Is the relationship between Sebastian and Cassie over as fast as it began? Recipe included: Gingerbread Cookies Action in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced fourth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit.
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#5

Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek

2021

Living in the country comes with a stubborn next-door neighbor, a mischievous dog, and a puzzling murder… Cassie Alberta is settling into life in Little Leaf Creek. She has made some good friends, has a romantic interest and is moving on from the death of her husband. She loves living in the small town next to two naughty goats and a cheeky Collie-mix. The Little Leaf Creek locals are excited to be hosting a hot air balloon festival. But everything comes crashing down when someone ends up dead. Cassie partners with her aloof ex-cop next-door neighbor to try and find the killer. But have they bitten off more than they can chew? The list of suspects is sky high and they find themselves in turbulent territory. Can Cassie catch the killer before they float away? Recipe included: Orange Bundt cake Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced fifth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#6

Greed in Little Leaf Creek

2021

Living in the country comes with cheeky goats, small town secrets and another murder…. Cassie Alberta is loving her new life in Little Leaf Creek. She is becoming part of the community, has a new romantic interest and is enjoying fixing up her farmhouse. She loves living next to her new best friend Harry, a Collie mix, and two naughty goats. But it’s not all a bed of roses when there is a murder at the local garden center. Cassie and her grumpy ex-cop next-door neighbor join forces and lend a helping hand to try to find the killer. But they have a lot of digging to do and uncover more than they bargained for. Will Cassie find the murderer before she lands up buried herself? Recipe included: Lemon Squares Greed in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced sixth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Greed in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#7

Surprises In Little Leaf Creek

2021

Cassie’s birthday comes with a surprise visitor from her past, a mysterious murder, and her new boyfriend as the prime suspect… Cassie Alberta loves her new life in Little Leaf Creek. Living next door to two cheeky goats and a energetic dog means she is kept on her toes and there is never a dull moment. She has the fresh start she wanted after her husband’s sudden death and is looking forward to spending the day celebrating her birthday. But when someone from her former life turns up in Little Leaf Creek and there is a murder, Cassie finds that there is no way of escaping the past. Cassie partners with her tenacious ex-cop next-door neighbor Tessa to solve the mysteries. Why did someone from Cassie’s old life land up in Little Leaf Creek? Who committed the murder? Cassie has to reveal secrets from her past in order to get to the truth and make sure that her boyfriend Sebastian doesn’t land up behind bars. Will the murder be solved so that Cassie can finally start coming to terms with what she’s been trying to leave behind? Recipe included: Triple Chocolate Cake Surprises in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced seventh book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Surprises in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#8

Missing in Little Leaf Creek

2021

Living in the country comes with lovable animals, a stubborn next-door neighbor, two missing people and a murder… Cassie Alberta is loving her new life in Little Leaf Creek. She is finally coming to terms with the ghosts from her past and moving forward. She loves living next to two cheeky goats and a lovable collie mix. But when two people from Little Leaf Creek go missing and one turns up dead, she finds herself right in the middle of two baffling mysteries. Cassie joins forces with her ornery, next-door neighbor to try and solve the murder and find the missing person. With many leads to follow and two mysteries to solve, Cassie has a lot to juggle and doesn’t find much time for her new boyfriend, Sebastian Vail. Will Cassie give him the attention he deserves? Or when she finally realizes she has been neglecting him will it be too late? It is a race against time for Tessa and Cassie to solve the mysteries before more lives are put at risk, including their own. Recipe included: Carrot Cake Missing in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced eighth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Missing in Little Leaf Creek by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell to start solving the mysteries today!
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#9

Haunted in Little Leaf Creek

2021

Halloween in Little Leaf Creek comes with trick-or-treaters, scary costumes, and a dead body… Cassie Alberta is loving her life in the charming little town of Little Leaf Creek. It is almost Halloween and the locals are gearing up for the celebrations. Even Cassie’s ornery next-door neighbor is in the spirit, baking cupcakes and arranging costumes for her lovable collie mix and two cheeky goats. When Cassie is invited to a Halloween party at a large, abandoned house, that is rumored to be haunted, she is ready for a night of fun. But the party comes to a grinding halt when there is a murder. Some believe that ghosts are to blame, so Cassie joins forces with her ex-cop next-door neighbor to try and find the murderer. Juggling mischievous animals, many suspects and a mountain of clues, they find out more than they bargained for when they uncover some surprising secrets about the locals. Can Cassie, Tessa and their sleuthing sidekicks uncover the secrets of the town and find the murderer before they end up dead themselves? Recipe included: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Haunted in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced ninth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnits. Buy Haunted in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#10

Trouble in Little Leaf Creek

2021

Hiking in the country comes with beautiful views, unexpected encounters, and a murder victim… Cassie Alberta is loving her new life in the picturesque town of Little Leaf Creek. Living next to her stubborn next-door neighbor, two cheeky goats and a loyal collie mix means that there is never a dull moment. Determined to explore more of what the small town has to offer, she is excited to be hiking through the woods with her friends. But their relaxing morning comes to a grinding halt when they stumble across a dead body. Cassie joins forces with her ex-cop, next-door neighbor to try and find the murderer. The sleuths and their four-legged friends traverse a winding trail of clues and suspects in order to uncover the truth. Little do they know they are heading straight toward trouble. It is a race against time for Cassie, Tessa and their cheeky animals to catch the killer, so that Thanksgiving dinner can go off without a hitch. Recipe included: Apple Pie Bars
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#11

Mayhem in Little Leaf Creek

2021

Christmastime in Little Leaf Creek comes with festive lights, family gatherings, and a dead body in Santa’s chair… It is almost Christmas and Cassie Alberta is enjoying the season. She is helping out at the Christmas fair and her ornery neighbor is joining her with her goats decked out as reindeer. But the fair ends with a bang when a dead body is found. Cassie joins forces with her ex-cop, next door neighbor to try and find the murderer. But the path to the truth is a bit more complicated than they expected when they discover that the victim had a few secrets of her own. Add to that some mysterious strangers in town, a series of break-ins and another dead body, and mayhem ensues. Will Cassie and Tessa find the murderer before someone close to their hearts is the next victim? Recipe included: Mini Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes Mayhem in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced eleventh book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnits.
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#12

Cracked in Little Leaf Creek

2022

Living in the country comes with secrets, a stubborn next-door neighbor, and another murder… Cassie Alberta is loving her life in Little Leaf Creek. She has the fresh start she was hoping for after her husband’s unexpected death. She has made close friendships, has a romantic interest and is immersed in the loyal community. Not to mention the strong bond she has formed with her neighbor’s dog and goats. But the small town is rocked when the owner of a local egg farm is murdered. Cassie partners with her ex-cop neighbor to try and crack the case. With a long list of suspects and a mountain of clues Cassie and Tessa need to separate the truth from the lies. They find themselves in a whole lot of danger. Has Cassie and Tessa’s luck finally run out? Recipe included: Lemon Meringue Pie Cracked in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced twelfth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnits.
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#13

Stung in Little Leaf Creek

2022

Spring in the country comes with warm weather, beautiful flowers, and lethal bee stings… Cassie Alberta loves her life in Little Leaf Creek living next to her stubborn next-door neighbor, her lovable collie mix and two cheeky goats. She is spending the spring morning helping out with the gardens surrounding the local library. The weather is warming up and she is in the company of her gorgeous boyfriend, Sebastian Vail. Life couldn’t be better. Until they suddenly have to down tools when a local librarian is found dead. He died from an allergic reaction to bee stings and his death is considered accidental. But Cassie along with her ex-cop, next-door neighbor think that something is fishy. They join forces to do a little digging and try to uncover what really happened. But the victim’s life is no open book and many secrets and suspects are revealed. With danger buzzing around they end up in some sticky situations. Will they uncover the truth before they are stung themselves? Recipe Sticky Buns Stung in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced thirteenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnit. Buy Stung in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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Scandal in Little Leaf Creek

2022

A picnic in Little Leaf Creek comes with runaway goats, cute pups and a murder victim… Cassie Alberta is enjoying springtime in Little Leaf Creek with her hunky boyfriend, new friends and a job she enjoys. Living next door to two cheeky goats and an energetic dog means she is kept on her toes and there is never a dull moment. She is helping at a charity picnic for the locals that Mirabel’s Diner is hosting and she is excited to spend time with her late-husband’s cousin, Eve, who is visiting for a few days. But things don’t go as planned. Eve seems to be hiding something and the picnic turns to chaos when the goats get loose. Then things get even more tumultuous when someone is murdered. Cassie partners with her tenacious ex-cop next-door neighbor to help solve the murder. The victim has made a lot of enemies and is embroiled in scandal, so this is a mystery that is proving hard to solve. But things become a whole lot more complicated when Eve becomes a prime suspect. Cassie knows that the only way to clear Eve’s name is to find the real killer. Will Cassie, Tessa, and their lovable animal sidekicks find the culprit before Eve ends up in handcuffs? Or is the wool being pulled over their eyes and Eve really is the murderer? Recipe Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Scandal in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced fourteenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, delicious desserts, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love this heartwarming whodunnit by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. Buy Scandal in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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Dead in Little Leaf Creek

2022

Country life comes with beautiful scenery, adventure and murder… Cassie Alberta loves her life in Little Leaf Creek. After her husband’s sudden death, she never thought she would live next door to two goats and an ornery neighbor, let alone develop a romance with a hunky local. She’s come to realize that life is full of unexpected surprises. But she’s still completely shocked when a fun day of kayaking ends in murder. Cassie partners with her ex-cop next-door neighbor to help find the killer. With a little help from a collie mix, a budding actress and a love-sick artist they do a little sleuthing. With a torrent of suspects and clues, it is a race against time to find the murderer before the victim list gets even longer. Can Cassie catch the true culprit before she, or someone close to her, becomes the next fatality? Recipe Chocolate Brownies Dead in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced fifteenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, sweet treats, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, you'll love this heartwarming whodunnit by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. Buy Dead in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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Scared in Little Leaf Creek

2022

Halloween in Little Leaf Creek comes with sweet treats, haunted trails and a dead body… Cassie Alberta has recently returned from a vacation with her boyfriend, and she couldn’t be happier. It is almost Halloween and the town is getting ready for the celebrations. She is busy organizing costumes, making candy and caramel apples and getting ready for the haunted trail. But things get more than a little spooky when a dead body is found. When a friend of a friend becomes the prime suspect, Cassie joins forces with her ex-cop, next-door neighbor to try and find out who is to blame. Are her friend’s loyalties putting her at risk of becoming the next victim? They follow a trail of clues and suspects that lead them toward a whole lot of danger. The clock is ticking to find the murderer before the bodies start piling up. Recipes Candy Apples and Caramel Apples Scared in Little Leaf Creek is the fast-paced sixteenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love Cindy Bell’s heartwarming whodunnits. Get Scared in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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Felled in Little Leaf Creek

2022

Christmastime in Little Leaf Creek comes with delicious cookies, festive decorations, and a dead body… With Christmas just around the corner, Cassie Alberta is in full swing getting ready for the celebrations. Her house is decked out, and she is looking forward to spending the festive season with her neighbor’s lovable collie mix, cheeky goats, and friends, who have become more like family. But her fun outing to the Christmas tree farm is cut short when there's a murder. Cassie joins forces with Tessa, her ex-cop, next-door neighbor, to do a little sleuthing and try to find the murderer. But with a little help from their friends, they soon discover that the victim had more than her fair share of secrets and enemies. With a long list of suspects, can Cassie, Tessa, and their trusty sidekicks catch the killer before Christmas? Or are they barking up the wrong tree? Recipe Christmas Sugar Cookies Felled in Little Leaf Creek is the fast paced seventeenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, lovable animals, yummy food and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love this clean, heartwarming whodunnit by USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. Buy Felled in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the murder today!
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#18

Deceit in Little Leaf Creek

2023

Join Cassie, Tessa, and their furry friends for a Valentine’s cozy mystery. Cassie Alberta never imagined how different her life would be when she moved to Little Leaf Creek after the unexpected death of her husband. There is never a dull moment in the small country town, living next to two cheeky goats and a lovable collie mix. Love is in the air, and she is looking forward to spending Valentine’s Day with her gorgeous boyfriend. But their plans for romance are put on the back burner when someone is murdered. Cassie joins forces with her ex-cop next-door neighbor to try and help find the murderer. They quickly discover that the investigation is not going to be smooth sailing as they uncover a dangerous web of lies and deceit. Can Cassie and her sleuthing sidekicks nab the killer before they end up in a whole lot of trouble that they can’t get out of? Recipe Chocolate Berry Cake Deceit in Little Leaf Creek is the fast paced eighteenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, adorable animals, and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love these heartwarming whodunnits by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Cindy Bell. Buy Deceit in Little Leaf Creek to start solving the mystery today!
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Secrets in Little Leaf Creek

2023

Cream puffs, cheeky animals, and a dead body… Cassie loves her life in Little Leaf Creek. She has made good friends, has fallen in love, and lives next to two cheeky goats and an energetic collie mix. The last thing she expected to find after a long shift at the diner was a dead body in the parking lot. The victim is the brother of a well-loved local, and Cassie and her ex-cop next-door neighbor, Tessa, are determined to find the truth for her. With a little help from their furry friends, they soon discover that the victim had a whole lot of secrets and enemies. But which secret led to his murder? Cassie, Tessa, and their sleuthing sidekicks head straight toward danger! Will they uncover the final secret before it’s too late? Recipe Cream Puffs Secrets in Little Leaf Creek is the fast paced nineteenth book in the Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. If you like unexpected twists and turns, lively personalities, adorable animals, and a never-ending list of suspicious characters, then you’ll love these heartwarming whodunnits by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Cindy Bell. Join Cassie and Tessa for a fun-filled sleuthing adventure.
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Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries Books 13-15

2023

This box set of three novels includes books 13 - 15 in the bestselling Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mystery Series. Living in the country comes with a new romance, an ornery next-door neighbor, and more than a few murder mysteries… Cassie Alberta is settling into her new life in the small town of Little Leaf Creek. She loves living next to an adorable collie mix and two cheeky goats. Add to that an unlikely friendship with her dessert-baking neighbor and a developing romance with a charming, handsome local, life is better than anything she expected. The only problem is that Little Leaf Creek has more than its fair share of murder mysteries and Cassie's naturally curious nature kicks in. She can't resist lending a helping hand to get to the truth. She partners with her ex-cop next-door neighbor to do a little sleuthing, with a little help from their animal sidekicks. Their sleuthing adventures are filled with delicious desserts, fun, friendship and a whole lot of danger. This box set Stung in Little Leaf Creek Scandal in Little Leaf Creek Dead in Little Leaf Creek If you like clean, page-turning cozy mysteries with strong female sleuths, sweet treats, unlikely friendships, quirky characters, lovable animals, and baffling murder mysteries, you'll love these heartwarming whodunnits by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. Start solving the mysteries today!

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