From USA Today bestselling author A. Gardner comes a deliciously dangerous new series... After an injury derails Poppy Peters' ballet career, she gathers the courage to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and attend Calle Pastry Academy in a small-town in Georgia. Poppy has her work cut out for her not only fitting in with her charming (and not-so-charming ) Southern classmates but also proving her worth to her teachers after her first publicly humiliating attempt at making the school's famous peach pie. But Poppy's pastry problems go from bad to worse when she's suddenly accused of stealing expensive black truffles, and her attempt to clear her name goes awry...resulting in her finding a dead body instead! If Poppy's going to survive this culinary experience, she'll need to find the missing truffles and track down a killer, all while honing her baking skills to compete in the school's dessert competition for a coveted pastry internship in Paris. Can Poppy prove she's one tough cookie? Or is her life about to crumble? \\Recipes Included\\ Poppy Peters Mysteries: Southern Peach Pie and A Dead Guy (book #1) Chocolate Macaroons and a Dead Groom (book #2) Ice Cream Bombes and Stolen Thongs (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection) Bananas Foster and a Dead Mobster (book #3) Strawberry Tartlets and a Dead Starlet (book #4) "A sweet and satisfying mystery that will leave you hungry for more! A. Gardner's Poppy Peters Mysteries have earned a place on my keeper shelf!" ~ Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling mystery author

22 summer themed short stories by bestselling mystery and romance authors! Enjoy mystery, romance, and lots of laughter under the sun with shorts from some of your favorite series. The perfect quick reads for vacation lounging or sipping frosty drinks poolside! \\Recipes included!\\ Stories include: One Red Cent (Miranda Vaughn Mysteries) by Ellie Ashe Brunettes Just Wanna Have Fun (Gilda Wright Mysteries) by Diane Bator A Spot of Murder (Cookies & Chance Mysteries) by Catherine Bruns Queenie Baby: On Location (Queenie Baby Mysteries) by Christina A. Burke Done in the Sun by Mary Jo Burke Hard to Control (Hard Targets) by Wendy Byrne Lesson in Fear (Schooled in Murder series) by Tracy D. Comstock Ice Cream Bombes & Stolen Thongs (Poppy Peters Mysteries) by A. Gardner Barbecue & Bad Juju (Culinary Competition Mysteries) by Janel Gradowski A Killing in the Market (Danger Cove Mysteries) by Gin Jones & Elizabeth Ashby Dashed to Death (Misty Newman Mysteries) by Gina LaManna Scout Camp Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries) by Leslie Langtry Heating Up the Night (Heroes of the Night) by Nicole Leiren Killer Conch Shell (Health Nut Mysteries) by Patrice Lyle The Pen is Mightier (Proverbial Crime Mysteries) by Dane McCaslin Backyard Bar-be-Feud (Working Stiff Mysteries) by Kerri Nelson Mr. Montana by Ellyn Oaksmith Motion for Misfits (Jamie Winters Mysteries) by Kelly Rey Mystic Mojo (Mystic Isle Mysteries) by Sally J. Smith & Jean Steffens Blondes' Night Out (Barb Jackson Mysteries) by Anna Snow Caper at Castle Rock (Amelia Grace Rock 'n' Roll Mysteries) by Anne Marie Stoddard 48 Hours in New York by Stacey Wiedower

Haute cuisine and a dead royal with a long list of foes . . . oh well, c’est la vie. When Poppy Peters takes an internship in Paris working for a top pastry chef, she realizes that bakery life isn't all macarons and buttercream. The sous pastry chef dislikes foreigners, her mentor only speaks French, and to top that all off she finds the groom of the wedding she's catering dead in his own backyard. But Lord Dovington wasn't just a handsome royal waiting to sweep his bride-to-be off of her feet. He was also a well-known playboy with a long line of vengeful exes. Now, as one of the prime suspects, Poppy must prove she's innocent. The clock is ticking, and with a missing diamond and a hot batch of reporters on her tail, Poppy has a lot of work to do. Will she sift through the clues in time to save the next victim? Book 2 in the Poppy Peters mystery series! A light-hearted cozy mystery featuring quirky small-town characters, southern charm, and recipes. This book does not contain cliffhangers, graphic violence, gore, or profanity.

A southern crime boss is ruffling feathers at the local farmer’s market. This cannoli mean one thing . . . murder. It’s Poppy’s last semester of pastry school and it’s no icing on the cake. When a body is discovered at the local farmer’s market, the last thing Poppy expects is for the murder weapon to have her name on it. Literally. It’s not enough that she’s expected to work with her biggest rival on her very last pastry assignment, but now the mafia is on her tail. And after a spontaneous trip to New Orleans, Poppy uncovers a secret that makes her past feats look like a piece of peach pie. Will she make it to graduation? Or will she go up in flames just like her Bananas Foster? Book 3 in the Poppy Peters mystery series! A light-hearted cozy mystery featuring quirky small-town characters, southern charm, and recipes. This book does not contain cliffhangers, graphic violence, gore, or profanity.

From USA Today bestselling author A. Gardner comes the latest deadly delicious Poppy Peters installment... Poppy Peters, sometimes-sleuth and recent pastry school graduate, is soaking up the southern sun as the new official pastry chef of Magnolia Harbor Inn and Spa. But the sunny tourist town of Gator Bay is anything but pleasant when a country music star turns up dead in one of the hotel rooms...after eating one of Poppy's pastries! Ready to do anything to prove her tasty strawberry tartlets aren't to blame, Poppy's search for the killer takes her everywhere from a local fish n' fry to an abandoned gator farm. With the help of her kitchen mate Bree, an old flame, and a not-so-sweet cat named Muffin, Poppy finds herself wrapped up in a hurricane of clues. But which ones lead to the killer? Poppy must solve the riddle quickly or else she too might be fed a bite of a deadly dessert. \\Recipes included!\\ Poppy Peters Southern Peach Pie & A Dead Guy (book #1) Chocolate Macaroons and a Dead Groom (book #2) Ice Cream Bombes and Stolen Thongs (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection) Bananas Foster and a Dead Mobster (book #3) Strawberry Tartlets and a Dead Starlet (book #4) Wedding Soufflé and a Dead Valet (book #5) What critics are "A charming cozy mystery featuring likable characters. A. Gardner does a marvelous job at keeping the storyline fresh and entertaining. I look forward to seeing what surprises A. Gardner has in store for us next!" —Fresh Fiction "If you are a fan of tasty mysteries that showcase delectable desserts and a strong heroine, this is one to pick up." —Night Owl Reviews "One of the best perks of summer is eating a warm slice of Georgia peach pie. Throw in a murder and you’ve got the makings of a juicy cozy mystery. Southern Peach Pie and a Dead A Poppy Peters Mystery by debut author A. Gardner is a delicious e-book." —MomTrends, Ebook Pick for Summer

The last thing Lord Chutney needs is another scandal . . . and blood stains in his Rolls-Royce. Poppy attends a friend’s wedding in the quaint English village of Woodbury. The townsfolk are friendly, the shops are charming and the scones with clotted cream are to die for. But when a parking valet turns up dead at one of Lord Chutney’s esteemed parties, the peaceful little village is turned upside down. Poppy quickly discovers that the town isn’t what it seems. A deadly secret looms in the background and someone will do anything to stop it from being unleashed. The killer could be anywhere . . . even the cottage next door. Book 5 in the Poppy Peters mystery series! A light-hearted cozy mystery featuring quirky small-town characters, southern charm, and recipes. This book does not contain cliffhangers, graphic violence, gore, or profanity.

Be ready or be fudged. It’s the week of the annual Gingerbread Festival in the sweet southern town of Buttercup Ridge and Poppy has been hired to work at the famous Buttercup Manor, one of Georgia’s most charming mountain Inns. With a festive Main Street, holiday tunes floating through the breeze, and as many knitted gifts as a person could want, the run up to Christmas is proving to be a magical week. Until a body wrapped in gold thread is found by the riverbank. With the help of a local paramedic and a little terrier referred to as Yorkshire Pudding, Poppy pieces together the mystery surrounding this horrible holiday crime. But can she find the culprit before the oven timer beeps?