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Sullivan Sisters Mystery
Series · 8 books · 2016-2020

Books in series

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#1

Murder on the Vine

2016

Bookstore and bar owner, Jaycee Sullivan, figured it was just another typical day when her pastry chef sister, Jax, asked her to help deliver chocolates to a local winery. However, the discovery of a dead body was anything but typical for Jaycee. Then when the new hunky detective in town, Mike Connors, demands Jaycee keep her nose out of the investigation, she decides she has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. After all, her sister’s baking reputation is on the line and a killer is still on the loose. With the help of Gramps, a retired Army colonel, her mom, and Tillie, a former trapeze artist and contortionist, Jaycee picks up the investigation gauntlet and runs with it. Between slinging suds, boozy baking, and numerous wine tastings, Jaycee must scramble to bring down the killer before Jax is next in line.
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#2

A Burning Hot Murder

2017

With only two weeks before Jax's new bakery is to open, Jaycee and the gang are hard at work finalizing arrangements. Unfortunately, the untimely murder of two Traveler's Bay citizens is putting a damper on the happy occasion. Even worse is the fact that both Jaycee and Jax are once again thrust into the forefront as prime suspects. When Jaycee's boyfriend, Detective Connors, is taken off the case due to a conflict of interest, Gramps gives Jaycee the go-ahead to work her magic and solve the case. Amid the chaos of serving up drinks and gossip at Gone with the Whiskey, cop car chases, motorcycle jumping, gang-initiation rituals, and joyriding in a Miata-smashing truck, Jaycee and the gang must once again traverse their way into clearing the Sullivan name.
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#3

PrePEAR to Die

2018

It’s mid-August in Traveler’s Bay, and Jaycee Sullivan is not only busy preparing for an Agatha Christie themed party at her bookstore and bar, Gone with the Whiskey…but Gramps and Tillie are tying the knot soon and there’s still no venue in sight. As Jaycee and the girl gang scramble to find a solution to their wedding problem, Gramps gives Jaycee the surprise of a lifetime—a military friend is in trouble and Gramps needs to enlist Jaycee’s help. Korean War veteran and long-time hermit, Len Sadowski, is tired of someone coming onto his property and terrorizing him and his dog Old Blue. When Mr. Sadowski blows a hole the size of Texas in his front door, he must admit he can no longer see and shoot like he used to. Supplying Jaycee and Gramps with three suspect names, Jaycee promises to look into who is intimidating Mr. Sadowski. Unfortunately, Jaycee discovers too late that Mr. Sadowski may not have much time left. As the clock ticks down for Mr. Sadowski, Jaycee recruits the help of Jax, Heidi, and Bridget…and between alien encounters, car crashes, family dinners, and an Agatha Christie party, Jaycee must try and solve the puzzle of who wants Mr. Sadowski dead and why.
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#4

Tea Leaves, Jealousy, and Murder

2019

Circus clowns… Wedding attire… Dead bodies… It’s time for a Traveler’s Bay Wedding! Gramps and Tillie are ready to tie the knot in less than a week. Unfortunately, things aren’t going as smoothly as everyone had hoped. When Joy Braggs is murdered in front of Jaycee in a most unusual way, she recruits the girls to help her solve the murder. Between bridesmaid fittings, a bachelorette party, and circus theatrics, Jaycee and Jax must race against the clock to catch the killer…because Gramps isn’t going to let anything stand in his way of marrying his Tillie. But when Jaycee gets too close to the truth and is seriously hurt, the gloves come off, and everyone steps up to take out the bad guy. Can Jaycee and her family capture the killer before the wedding…or will Gramps be left standing alone at the end of the aisle?
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#5

Flames, Frames, & Murder

2019

Famous Local Artist Massive Town Fire Deadly Aftermath... With newlyweds Gramps and Tillie away honeymooning, bookstore and bar owner, Jaycee Sullivan, hopes for a mini-stay-cay of her own. But her plans are quickly foiled by a mammoth fire and the attempted murder of her long-time friend. Armed with a stun gun, pepper spray, and yard stakes, Jaycee, Jax, Heidi, and Bridget set out determined to catch the would-be assassin...all under the radar from Jaycee’s police detective boyfriend, Mike Connors. But when Jaycee suddenly finds herself at the wrong end of a weapon, her life and her relationship are at risk. Will her mini-stay-cay end with a trip to the morgue or the lonely hearts club? If you like small town cozy mysteries with a hint of romance and yummy recipes, you’ll love the Sullivan Sisters cozy mysteries. Get it now.
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#6

Playing Tricks on Murder

2020

What should be a fun time setting up for the annual Halloween festival turns into yet another murder scene when Jaycee Sullivan and her sister, Jax, stumble over a dead body. No surprise the Sullivan sisters had witnessed myriad people arguing with the recently deceased right before they died. With only two days left before the big Halloween event, Jaycee, Jax, Heidi, and Bridget are determined to track down the killer before they strike again. Between singles speed dating and eluding fiancé Mike, Jaycee has to be extra careful this time around. But when something goes deadly wrong, can Jaycee keep her head in the game and put the pieces together...or will the corpses just keep piling up?
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#7

Whispering Walls & Murder

2020

A fragile young love... Myriad bad choices... A dead body with secrets... When Jaycee and Jax stumbled over a dead body during their house renovations, they had no idea the number of hidden secrets they'd just unleashed. Determined to find out how the body came to be stashed in their new home, Jaycee, Jax, and the rest of the gang set out to trace the last two weeks of the young man's life. Little did they know the havoc they were about to wreak. Between plowing through dangerous love triangles, nefarious business practices, and a harrowing motorcycle chase, the two sisters know they must rely on their wit and their weapons to stay one step ahead of Detective Mike Connors and the killer. But when another dead body is discovered, Jax must admit even she's not sure who all the players are in this dangerous game of cat and mouse. Can Jaycee and Jax nab the killer before he or she strikes again? Or will the sisters' good luck finally run out?
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#8

Christmas Alley Murder

2020

A Nosy Gossip Reporter... Citizens with Secrets... A Killer on the Naughty List... With Christmas only weeks away, Jaycee and Jax are gearing up for the holiday rush in Traveler's Bay. When Jaycee stumbles over the body of the most hated woman in town, Ginger Sager, there's no lack of suspects. Now Jaycee must juggle her job at the bookstore/bar while figuring out who might have killed Ginger, discover author Andrew TIpton's big secret he is keeping from everyone, and train a new bulldog pup to sleuth...all while decorating for Christmas, brushing up on her belly dancing, and staying one step ahead of her fiancé, Detective Mike Connors. It's a lot for a girl to do on her own, good thing she has plenty of sidekicks who are willing to help her out! But when things take a turn for the worse, can Jaycee keep her wits about her and soldier on? Or will this Christmas go down as the worst in history?

Author

Jenna St. James
Jenna St. James
Author · 65 books

Jenna writes in the genre of traditional cozy, paranormal cozy, and romantic comedy. Her humorous characters and stories revolve around over-the-top family members, creative murders, and there's always a positive element of the military in her stories. Jenna currently lives in Missouri with her fiancé, step-daughter, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever dog, Brownie, and her tuxedo-cat, Whiskey. She is a former court reporter turned educator turned full-time writer. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She also spent twelve years in full-time ministry. When she’s not writing, Jenna likes to attend beer and wine tastings, go antiquing, visit craft festivals, and spend time with her family and friends. You can friend request her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorjennas... or catch her on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/authorjennas.... Check out her website at http://www.jennastjames.com/. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with the latest releases!

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