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Summer Meadows Mystery
Series · 4 books · 2008-2012

Books in series

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#1

Fudge-Laced Felonies

2008

While transplanting the rosebush her church’s handsome greeter, Ethan Banning, inadvertently killed, Summer and Ethan discover a hidden stash of diamonds, a rusty can full of cash, and a bloody gardening glove. This discovery sets Summer and her candy-making aunt on a search for a killer. As Summer gets closer to the truth—not only of the theft but of her true feelings for Ethan—the diamond thief hatches a plan to hush the feisty sleuth. Ethan’s love for Summer stays buried beneath his teasing, especially when she appears to be attracted to someone else. Summer’s quirky and daring resolve to crack the case has him acting heavy-handedly in order to protect her—but will it push her away for good?
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#2

Candy-Coated Secrets

2009

Who would have thought leading an elephant down Highway 64 could lead to murder? When a carnival train crashes in front of Summer Meadows' house, she does what comes naturally—she acts without thinking and volunteers to lead an elephant a mile down the road to the fairground. The animal's trainer follows close behind but disappears when they reach their destination. When Summer goes looking for her, she finds something altogether different. A woman hanging dead in the shower of one of the trailers. Despite her boyfriend, Ethan Banning's' advise, Summer sets out to solve this murder, resulting in a carnival slew of mishaps and adventure. Not only for herself, but for Ethan too. Not wanting her out of his sight, Ethan tags along on nighttime stakeouts, almost making Summer forget why they spied in the first place. When his life is in danger, Summer faces a life-long fear to rescue the man she loves.
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#3

Chocolate-Covered Crime

2011

Unrequited love. Internet Scam Jilted Hearts. Murder! Summer Meadows' chocolate candy business is booming. She's overwhelmed with her April Fool's Day wedding plans, and against her family's advice, hires her cousin to be her wedding planner. But then her cousin is found murdered and more mysteries keep occurring at family parties. Can Summer resist the urge to investigate when she and her dysfunctional relatives are dipped into a plot of unrequited love, internet scam, and jilted hearts? Could the murderer be related to her and have Summer targeted next? Will her fiancé' support her sleuthing antics, or is he another suspect with something to hide? The fun continues in this small town cozy mystery by a best-selling, award-winning author. Enjoy this third small town cozy mystery featuring Summer and her friends by a best-selling, award-winning author. Fans of Hope Callaghan, Carolyn L. Dean, and Dianne Harman will enjoy these fun, light-hearted cozy mysteries.
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#4

Maui Macadamia Madness

2012

Summer and Ethan head to Maui for their honeymoon. The sun doesn't set before they find themselves thrust into another mystery and Summer's family arrive to vacation with the honeymooners. This time, Ethan is more than willing to help Summer gather the clues, since the sooner the culprit is caught, the sooner they can get down to honeymoon business. Alas, it's not to be as they discover that Summer's uncle is one of the very people being targeted by a scam artist and a bipolar beauty. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Hawaii, tour the great island of Maui with Summer and the gang to catch a murderous crook. Grab this final installment of the island honeymoon cozy mystery by a best-selling, award-winning author. Fans of Hope Callaghan, Carolyn L. Dean, and Dianne Harman will enjoy these fun, light-hearted cozy mysteries.

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