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The Lemon Tree Bay Mysteries
Series · 4 books · 2021-2023

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#1

Murder by Numbers

2021

This is one murder that doesn’t add up… Following a spectacular business failure, Clara Mitchell returns to her coastal hometown, Lemon Tree Bay, with an inglorious thud. Living with her mum and working in a hair salon, she’s determined to repay her debts and get back to glamorous city living. When she meets poker-faced accountant Lucas Pepper, sparks fly, however, their blossoming romance slips into the red as he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his uncle. Convinced of Lucas' innocence, Clara locks horns with her ex-boyfriend - local bad boy turned police officer, Senior Constable Adam Billings. He's desperate to prove Lucas guilty and protect Clara at all costs. With evidence threatening to sink Lucas, Clara must unravel the mystery using a trusty grapevine of local gossip and her somewhat unreliable intuition. Will she save Lucas from mounting charges in time, or was Adam right all along? Murder by Numbers is the first book in the Lemon Tree Bay Mysteries – a brand-new cosy, romantic whodunit series by award-winning author, Megan Mayfair.
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#2

The Spaniel's Secret

2021

This dog knows where the truth is buried … When the popular Esmeralda’s Beach Bar goes up in smoke, Clara Mitchell dashes into the blaze to save the owner. She finds herself not only a local heroine but entrenched in the mystery of whether the fire was a simple accident, or something far more sinister. Haunted by strange, recurring dreams at night, while the mystery of the fire plagues her waking hours, Clara also finds herself lonely after her boyfriend relocates for work. It’s no wonder she finds solace in the adoption of lost Cocker Spaniel, Sunflower. Senior Constable Adam Billings has his hands full investigating the fire and discovering the identity of a John Doe washed up on the beach. As he ponders whether the two events are related, revelations about his girlfriend’s family cause him to reconsider where his future lies—and with whom. As her curious new canine friend leads her on a wild goose chase all over Lemon Tree Bay, Clara once again finds herself knee-deep in solving a complex crime—but this time, will her digging prove deadly? The Spaniel’s Secret is the second book in the Lemon Tree Bay Mysteries – a baffling, cosy, romantic series by award-winning author, Megan Mayfair.
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#3

The Perils of Poison

2022

Who is hiding behind a mask in Lemon Tree Bay? Clara’s yoga class is far from peaceful when the instructor, Emerald, is poisoned. The nature of her death and a series of revelations about her personal life raises gossip and conjecture throughout Lemon Tree Bay. Who could have murdered her, and why? Bright and bubbly Gigi, Clara's colleague at the hair salon, is plunged into worry when her boyfriend, Ollie, goes missing. In comforting her friend and assisting in the search, Clara finds herself digging into Ollie’s life, only to make a shocking discovery. Senior Constable Adam Billings needs a distraction from the heartbreak of seeing the love of his life with his arch-nemesis. Throwing himself into his work, he becomes convinced Emerald’s murder and Ollie’s vanishing act are linked, but will his investigations put him directly in the poisoner’s sights? As the town’s annual masked ball turns into a night of revelation, and with those nearest and dearest to Clara in the deepest peril, she resolves to unravel the mysterious happenings in her coastal hometown. Can she unmask the murderer, or will snooping cost her everything? The Perils of Poison is the third book in the Lemon Tree Bay Mysteries – a baffling, cosy, romantic series by award-winning author, Megan Mayfair.
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The Lonely Hearts Detective Agency

2023

Clara’s taking matters into her own hands … Clara is struggling to follow her heart, especially when she has no idea where it should be taking her – to ambitious entrepreneur Lucas or dedicated local cop Adam? As she ponders her future, an accident at the Lemon Tree Bay annual highlands fair brings back painful memories and lingering questions about the cause of her father’s death some years earlier. Senior Constable Adam Billings is determined to make the most of his second chance in town. He has a new home and renewed hope that all may not be lost with the love of his life, yet past mistakes threaten to engulf him as he finds himself under suspicion by the police force he pledged to serve. Finding herself in the crosshairs of a revenge plot and falling deeper into the mystery around her father’s death, Clara turns to Adam to find the answers she’s seeking. Can the star-crossed lovers move forward together, or will a grand gesture by Lucas change everything? When Clara’s digging takes a terrifying turn, Adam and Lucas are forced to abandon their rivalry in a desperate search to find her. Has Lemon Tree Bay’s finest amateur sleuth looked into her last case, or has she solved the biggest mystery this town has ever seen? The Lonely Hearts Detective Agency is the fourth book in the Lemon Tree Bay Mysteries – a baffling, cosy, romantic series by USA Today bestselling and award-winning author, Megan Mayfair.

Author

Megan Mayfair
Megan Mayfair
Author · 15 books

USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Megan Mayfair writes fiction with a dash of mystery, a sprinkling of humour and a spoonful of romance. And a lot of heart. Her series include The Tangled Vines Saga and The Lemon Tree Bay Romantic Mysteries. Tangled Vines won the 2019 Romance Writers of Australia Ruby (Romantic Book of the Year) Award in the romantic elements category. Megan lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and three young children, and works in public relations. When not writing fiction or press releases, she enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee, and searching for the perfect shade of red lipstick. Visit her website www.meganmayfair.com or subscribe to her newsletter at www.meganmayfair.com/subscribe

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