When it comes to breaking the ice… There’s nothing quite like murder. Former bistro owner, Loretta Barksdale, is excited about moving into a retirement village in Breezy Lake, Florida, and is looking forward to starting a new life with her large, and very opinionated, feline best buddy, Milo. Wanting to make friends and become involved, Loretta joins the Clubhouse Cooks, a group that shares their skills and love of cooking to make meals for the community. Unfortunately, when Loretta goes to the clubhouse to drop off the copious amount of dinner rolls that she has prepared, she discovers the body of a beloved member of the village. The quirky and fun community is abuzz over the untimely demise of one of their own, but as she digs a little deeper, Loretta discovers that many of the Breezy Lake retirees are harboring secrets. It seems that nearly everyone has something to hide, and it’s not always as innocent as a family recipe. She’s is determined to get to the bottom of the case so that she can get back to cooking, making friends, and spending quality time with her persnickety cat. Can Loretta uncover the facts and cook up a convincing conclusion to the case before the killer strikes again? Find out in this delightfully tasty Culinary Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes a quest for more visitors… Can be murder. Retired bistro owner and amateur sleuth, Loretta Barksdale, is settling into her new life at Breezy Lake Village, and loves being a part of the Clubhouse Cooks group. She’s discovered that the folks in the Village tend to take care of things for themselves, which seems to make outsiders upset at times. When the surrounding community complains that the Village doesn’t bring in enough tourist dollars, a petition is circulated that does nothing but cause trouble. The residents like their quiet lifestyle and have no desire to be overrun by tourists. When a body is found floating in the Village’s namesake lake, it becomes more than clear that the victim was significantly involved in the conflict over the petition. While the obvious suspect would be someone from Breezy Lake who wants to maintain the lifestyle that they all enjoy, Loretta refuses to believe that one of her new friends is a murderer, and she sets out to dig up the truth. What she finds during her investigation grows more and more disturbing. Can she get to the bottom of the case and find the real killer before one of her friends is blamed? Find out in this exciting Culinary Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes it’s best to leave the past… In the past. Breezy Lake Village resident and amateur sleuth, Loretta Barksdale, is heartbroken when she finds that there’s been an intruder in her home and her beloved cat, Milo, is missing. The neighborhood busybody informs Loretta that someone has been searching for her, and when Loretta finds out who it is, it’s the last person she’d ever want to see. They’ve come to her seeking help, but Loretta’s focus is squarely on finding her dear Milo, until a body is discovered with obvious ties to her past. She refuses to get involved…until she has no choice. Loretta finds a clue that just might solve the crime and get to the truth and discovers the lengths to which people will go to save themselves. Will this case be the end of her sleuthing forever? Find out in this exciting Culinary Cozy Mystery!

Casanova may have been handsome… But a broken heart can be murder. Breezy Lake Village resident and amateur sleuth, Loretta Barksdale is looking forward to introducing herself to new residents at the meet and greet dinner – the more the merrier when it comes to retirement! There’s a new guy a in town who is a real silver fox. He knows how to woo the ladies, but when he asks Loretta out on a date, she refuses. There’s just something about him that doesn’t quite add up. She’s a bit worried when, after her refusal, he simply moves on to another woman. When a body is found in a vehicle in the village, the ‘old-timers’ start looking at the latest group of residents with a decidedly jaded eye. Could there be someone dangerous in their midst? Concerned, Loretta goes on the hunt to figure out what’s going on and who is behind it. What she finds at first makes no sense, but when certain secrets come to light, she realizes that the truth may be far worse than she thought. In a world filled with deception, and a group of friends who are starting to doubt everything they thought they knew, it’s up to Loretta to discover the truth and set things straight. Can she do it in time? Or will her goose be cooked? Find out in this seriously social Cozy Mystery!