Small towns can be murder. Taking over her grandmother’s bookshop is Harper Coleman’s chance to write her cheating ex-fiancé out of her life for good. But when she discovers a body among the shelves and learns she’s the prime suspect, her cozy days turn into a chilling mystery. Unfortunately, this story isn’t one she can close the book on. To clear her name and save her store, Harper hunts for clues with the help of her gossipy neighbor and inquisitive black cat. The people in Whisper Hollow seem friendly, but the quaint town is filled with secrets—one of which is deadly. Harper finds herself drawn to the handsome brothers who work next door, but the more she tries to eliminate them as suspects, the more her suspicions grow. Can Harper untangle the mystery before the final chapter of her bookshop—and her life—comes to a close? Check out the first book in the Whisper Hollow Cozy Mystery series, where Hallmark and Halloween mix with a splash of murder. It’s the perfect seasonal read to curl up with on a chilly fall night. Note to Despite the spice in the name, this book is a cozy mystery and contains no actual spice. :)

(This book can be read as a standalone, but it may contain spoilers for Murder With a Hint of Pumpkin Spice.) 'Tis the season for murder. With her book store safe from closing and her name cleared of murder charges, Harper Coleman is ready to shelve her problems—until her cheating ex-fiancé comes to town. When he refuses to accept Harper is over him, Sebastian steps in as her temporary Mr. Right to prove her ex wrong. After another suspicious death occurs in Whisper Hollow, Harper and Sebastian’s seemingly-innocent lie becomes their alibi, and they have to fake a relationship or face murder charges. Now they’re stuck with their charade until they find the murderer. Strangely enough, convincing the town gossips of their love story proves easier than uncovering clues. As the danger increases, Sebastian takes the protective boyfriend act to the next level, leaving Harper struggling to determine truth from fiction, both with his feelings and hers. Can Harper learn to trust another man with her heart—and her life? Check out the second Whisper Hollow Cozy Mystery book, where the magic of Christmas mixes with a dash of danger. It’s the perfect read to curl up with by a fire on a snowy winter night.

(This book can be read on its own, but it does contain spoilers for books 1-2.) Murder is in the air. In Whisper Hollow, love comes with a dangerous twist. When someone is killed at the nursing home, Harper Coleman’s plan to enjoy a scavenger hunt organized by her boyfriend crumbles faster than a stale sugar cookie. Her search for candy hearts turns into a hunt for a killer as Harper digs into the town’s secrets. An anonymous note at the bakery, rumors at the nursing home, and secrets at the Valentine’s Festival have people acting suspicious, but is it because of the scavenger hunt—or the murder? Either way, the town’s nosy residents are eager to help because they know Harper doesn’t just sell murder mysteries, she solves them. Can she crack the case in time, or will Valentine’s Day end with something worse than heartbreak? Check out the third Whisper Hollow Cozy Mystery where the sweetness of Valentine’s Day blends with a touch of suspense.