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Shayla Murphy
Series · 3 books · 2021-2023

Books in series

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#1

Mistletoe Malarkey

2021

They've been dating more than a year. They practically live together. Now, Shayla's meeting his family for Christmas. In Ireland. Seamus is a park ranger, shares an apartment with three other guys, and drives a beat up pickup truck. How would Shayla have known he was practically Irish royalty? When they arrive at the airport and are bombarded by camera flashes, Shayla's insecurities move closer and closer to the surface. An old girlfriend, a creepy uncle, and an entire town are on hand for a getting-to-know-you dinner party. Everything is going well until someone ends up dead. The guarda want Shayla to stay out of it. She may be a police officer in the United States, but she has no jurisdiction in Ireland. Too bad, she can't seem to keep from stumbling onto clues everywhere she goes. Cozy up with this fun Christmas mystery this holiday season.
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#2

Veiled Vengeance

A Shayla Murphy Mystery

2022

Here comes the bride, murder on the side. Shayla's wedding planning is nearly complete—the decorations are on order, playlists set in stone, and the perfect wedding venue has been reserved. Everyone in Seamus' family has been married at the Ballywick Castle. And a June wedding in Ireland will be breathtakingly beautiful. Until they find out that their date has been double-booked. When Shayla tries to convince the other bride to choose a different date, the bride ends up in a deadly position, and everyone thinks Shayla's to blame. Between a rapidly growing anti-Shayla group sending threatening letters and trying to clear her name, Shayla has her hands full. Who can she trust? And was she the real target of the murderer? Don't miss the second book in the Shayla Murphy Mystery Series! Veiled Vengeance is a cozy mystery free of swearing, sex, and gore. Of course, there are dangerous situations and discussion of death and murder, but in the coziest way possible.
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#4

Muddy Murder

A Shayla Murphy Mystery

2023

In the idyllic Irish village of Ballywick, Shayla Murphy is living her dream. With her charming fiancé Seamus by her side, she's just a week away from the grand opening of the Eyerloch Castle Hotel—a high-class haven she’s been tasked with managing. Just when the finishing touches are being made, unexpected visitors in the form of the richest family in Australia descends upon the not-yet-open hotel, seeking luxurious accommodations. But when a member of the visiting family turns up dead, the grand opening is the least of Shayla's worries. With her keen detective skills and knack for solving murders, can Shayla find the killer in time to save the hotel and her future? Adding to the mayhem, Shayla's estranged mother arrives unannounced, stirring up old family dynamics and secrets that could crack the case wide open—or muddy the waters even further. Dive into this cozy Irish caper, where the stakes are high, the tea is hot, and the mysteries are just waiting to be solved. Shayla Murphy's third adventure is a charming blend of whimsy, suspense, and unexpected family drama. Your room at Eyerloch Castle Hotel is ready—will you dare to check in?

Author

Stella Bixby
Stella Bixby
Author · 30 books

Stella Bixby is a native Coloradan who loves to snowboard, pluck at the guitar, and play board games with her family. She was once a volunteer firefighter and a park ranger, but now spends most of her time making up stories and trying to figure out what to cook for dinner. You can join her newsletter for the most up to date information: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6000a9... Find her on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StellaBixby Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/stell... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stella-Bixby/e... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stellabixbybo...

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