Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

'The White Lotus' meets Daphne du Maurier in this slow-burn, atmospheric thriller full of twists, suspense and intrigue—perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. ----- "...engaging vacation thriller that successfully seasons a dark criminal conspiracy with rich cultural flavor... Hanna transports readers to the idyllic Cretan village of Agia Eleni in this politically charged murder mystery." ~ Kirkus Featured Review ----- When Daphne travels to a remote fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, she’s looking forward to sun-kissed days, dazzling sea views, and a happy reunion with the best friend she's idolised since university. But from the moment she arrives at the whitewashed taverna perched above the sea, something feels wrong. The locals won't meet her eye. Her friend won't answer questions. And on the cliffs by the village, a tourist recently fell to her death. Or was it murder? Then there's an attack in the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Ever since she stumbled into the enchanted village of Tillyhenge and discovered the magical chocolate shop run by her witch grandmother, Caitlyn has been dreaming of finding her long-lost mother and finally unwrapping the mystery of her past. But meeting her mum isn't the sweet reunion she'd hoped for: Tara is nothing like the gentle, maternal figure Caitlyn had imagined—and she's also suspected of foul play over a recent death. The locals are wary and suspicious of her, and even Lord James Fitzroy seems uncertain, despite his feelings for Caitlyn. Determined to clear the air and restore harmony, Caitlyn delves deeper into the murky concoction of magic and family secrets. She knows Tara is a powerful witch with a fierce streak, but is her mother really guilty—or is there someone else stirring the cauldron? Meanwhile, the villagers are being spooked by superstitions and the hunt is still on for the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Caitlyn is savouring autumn delights like spiced cider and toffee apples while preparing for the Samhain Festival. She's also looking forward to spending time with the dashing Lord James Fitzroy and meeting his family at last. But the festive mood is broken when a Manor guest comes to harm over an ancient grimoire that once belonged to the Widow Mags. With the help of her toothless vampire uncle and a dash of chocolate magic, Caitlyn sets out to do some witchy sleuthing and retrieve the stolen "book of spells". She soon uncovers a bewildering assortment of suspects, including one who might be her long-lost mother in disguise! And just when she thinks things can't get more complicated, the trail leads uncomfortably close to James's sister... As village superstitions simmer and suspicion bubbles towards her grandmother's chocolate shop, can Caitlyn solve the mystery, find the missing grimoire, and finally uncover the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

When English tearoom owner, Gemma Rose, finds herself on an unexpected trip to Scotland, she is delighted by the chance to stay in a beautiful Scottish castle—complete with mounted stag heads, cosy fireplaces, and misty mountain views. She's looking forward to a relaxing weekend in the Highlands, sampling traditional Scottish baking, trying her hand at fly fishing, and learning to enjoy a "wee dram" of whisky. But when she stumbles on a dead body in the castle library, Gemma quickly becomes steeped in a country-house murder with a distinctly tartan feel! Luckily, the nosy "Old Biddies" are on hand to help with the sleuthing, and even her cheeky tabby cat, Muesli, is keen to lend a paw. But with a castle full of quirky guests, the list of suspects is long, and everyone has something to hide. Can Gemma untangle the web of lies and motives, and reel in the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Summer has arrived at Hollyhock Cottage and romance is in the air. The roses are about to bloom, the garden nursery is filled with fragrance and colour—and Poppy is going on her first proper 'date' in a long time. Despite her qualms about mixing business with pleasure, she's accepted the invitation of a charming pesticide salesman and is looking forward to a night of flirting and fun. Instead, the evening ends in a chilling murder—it seems that insects weren't the only ones who found her handsome date toxic company! Now, the hunt is on for a clever killer with a deadly knowledge of poisons. Luckily, Poppy can count on her 'mad scientist' neighbour Bertie to help her sort the cyanides from the cycads, and she soon finds that her sleepy English village is crawling with suspects. There are hostile colleagues with scores to settle and jilted ex-girlfriends with points to...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

There is a well-known ancient proverb which says: "The path to Heaven passes through a teapot." Unfortunately, the path to Hell can pass through a teapot too—as I found out all too well… Things are eerily quiet at Gemma's quaint English tearoom and she can't understand why – until she learns about the trendy new "tea bar" that's opened on the other side of the village. To her horror, she soon finds her customers being stolen and her business the target of sabotage, while her mother's newfound obsession with all things Asian means a whole new world of fluffy footwear. But Gemma has bigger problems than trying to eat with chopsticks, when the ruthless rival owner is savagely murdered and she is considered the key suspect! Now she's in a real pickle, desperate to clear her name. But with her detective boyfriend accused of nepotism and under suspicion, Gemma's forced...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

The autumn equinox is here, and Caitlyn is excited to attend the masquerade ball to celebrate the festival of Mabon. It's a chance to dress up in glamorous costumes, and—with the Widow Mags catering—the villagers might finally put their prejudices aside and appreciate the delicious treats from her grandmother's chocolate shop. What's more, with the dreamy music and romantic dancing, Caitlyn might even get her first kiss with the dashing Lord James Fitzroy! But Caitlyn barely has time to sample the decadent caramel fountain, or help her old vampire uncle search for his missing fangs, before a guest meets an untimely end. Many had reasons to wish him ill, from a jealous ex-lover to an old enemy with unfinished business but to Caitlyn's dismay, it's her cousin Pomona who becomes the top suspect. Although Pomona's been acting strangely lately and showing a troubling fascination with dark magic, Caitlyn refuses to...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Spring has come at last with cheerful daffodils and plump crocus blooms, and Poppy is hoping that the new season will magically resurrect the cottage garden nursery she's inherited. But with her stock failing to grow and a mysterious 'peeping Tom' stalking the village, she's got her gardening gloves full… and that's even before her visit to the local doctor ends with her stumbling on a dead body! Then her friend and neighbour—crime author Nick Forrest—suddenly finds himself the top suspect, and a missing garden gnome is the only lead in the case. Determined to find the real killer, Poppy sets out to do some horticultural sleuthing—helped by eccentric old inventor Bertie and a posse of nosy villagers. All she finds, however, are more questions. Was the murder simply a 'crime of passion' or was it something more sinister? Is there a link to the recent spate of creepy lingerie...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Autumn has arrived, with crisp, cold mornings, dew on the grass and hedgerows full of blackberries. Budding garden sleuth Poppy is excited when she's invited to a party in a beautiful orangery and the last thing she expects is for the glamorous evening to end with a lethal wasp attack! But the tragic death turns out to be no accident and Poppy is horrified when Joe Fabbri, local handyman and her mentor and friend, becomes the main suspect in a murder investigation. Determined to prove Joe's innocence, Poppy sets out to solve the case—with help from her neighbour, 'mad scientist' Bertie and his new robotic invention, not to mention a particularly stinky mushroom! Meanwhile, with the coming of cold weather, Poppy is discovering that gardening isn't just sunshine and roses. As she grapples with wind and rain, and unpleasant autumn chores, she wonders if she's bitten off more than she...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A hilarious festive whodunit with English tearoom sleuth Gemma, her cheeky tabby cat and the four meddling 'Old Biddies' tackling a Christmas murder! Come and enjoy a traditional British Christmas... and see if you can solve the case before they can! Tearoom owner Gemma Rose is looking forward to Christmas baking, time with friends and family, and maybe even a "white Christmas" in Oxford... But when she's snowed in at a country manor in the Cotswolds, she finds herself investigating a mysterious murder - complete with the classic 'body in the library', a house full of suspects and a trail of mysterious footprints! Luckily, the nosy Old Biddies are on hand to help, not to mention her cheeky tabby cat Muesli. Add in some bathroom carol singing, Yuletide treats and flannel underwear, and Gemma's stocking is bursting at the seams. Can she solve this festive whodunit in time to enjoy...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Caitlyn is enjoying her first autumn in England, nut-picking in the forest, creating delicious treats in her grandmother's enchanted chocolate shop, and dreaming of cosy evenings with the handsome Lord James Fitzroy. But the peaceful atmosphere shifts when a mysterious woman claiming to be a witch arrives in the village. Some love her, others are wary... and one person might have more dangerous intentions. Soon Caitlyn finds herself drawn into a mystery with links to ancient folklore and—with the help of her toothless vampire uncle and a few chocolate spells of her own—she sets out to do some magical sleuthing. But strange and puzzling incidents keep happening, leaving her worried and confused. Why isn't her kitten Nibs growing any larger? What does the new guest at Huntingdon Manor really want? And what is the jewel that seems to be exerting an unusual influence over her cousin Pomona? Troubling events are...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Poppy is settling into life in an English village and gaining some green fingers at last as she restores the beautiful cottage garden nursery she's inherited. When she meets a wealthy dog lover at the village fete and is hired to create a 'canine scent garden', the future looks rosy… until the day ends with a vicious killing and she finds herself spade-deep in a murder investigation again. Meanwhile Einstein the terrier has fallen head-over-paws for a pampered poodle and Poppy has her hands full keeping him out of trouble. With vandals attacking her cottage and orders for flowers flooding in, she barely has time for sleuthing! Then unexpected help comes from her eccentric neighbour Bertie and his crazy inventions, as well as crime author Nick Forrest and his talkative cat Oren, and before long, Poppy is sure she's found the killer… The only problem is—with false clues and suspects...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Poppy never imagined she'd move to the English countryside and fall in love with a smug, demanding, ginger-haired male. Of course, that's before she discovers that she's inherited a cottage garden nursery and before she meets a certain talkative orange cat named Oren. Now she's embracing a new life filled with rambling roses, scented herbs, warm summer days… and weeds (lots of weeds), as she attempts to restore the neglected cottage garden to its former glory. When she lands her first gardening job at a beautiful country house, Poppy is delighted to earn some much-needed money. But she barely sets foot in the flower bed before the meddling next-door neighbour drops dead—murdered by a lethal poison. Before she knows it, Poppy is busy weeding out suspects, helped by whacky old inventor Bertie and his feisty terrier, Einstein, plus a whole host of nosy villagers… not to mention Nick Forrest, the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

A cozy English village, a clueless city girl, and a cat who thinks he knows it all… She can't grow roses—but murder is blooming nicely! City girl Poppy never expected to inherit a lush cottage garden nursery—complete with a bossy ginger cat, nosy village neighbours, and an eccentric local inventor with questionable safety standards. Given her habit of accidentally killing every plant she touches, reviving the family business is tough enough without stumbling over a dead body among the roses! Now Poppy must solve the mystery or risk losing her new home and the chance for a fresh start. But who would want to harm a gardener in a sleepy English village? Could her mad-scientist neighbour have something to do with the killing? And why is her long-lost cousin so desperate for her to sell the cottage? Armed only with enthusiasm, terrible gardening skills, and the help of a very...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"They say that showbiz is a cut-throat business and I got a front-row seat to what that means when I was invited onto Britain's hot new talent show." ~ Showbiz comes to Oxford in the form of Britain's hottest new talent show and tearoom owner Gemma Rose gets a peek behind-the-scenes when she's asked to cater for the event. But with the Old Biddies entering the contest as England's first "granny band", and her little tabby, Muesli, taking part in one of the acts, Gemma soon ends up with more than she bargained for... and that's before she comes across a frozen dead body! Now, she's on the trail of a murderer, with four nosy old ladies giving her a helping hand, while also dealing with her embarrassing mother, her workaholic boyfriend—and even a mouse invader at her tearoom! With things hotting up in the contest and so many suspects...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"Someone once said that the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page... And yet it's funny how—no matter where I go—my book always ends up being a murder mystery!" ~ When Gemma's romantic holiday with her boyfriend is cancelled, the tearoom sleuth finds herself heading to Vienna instead, with her cat Muesli and the nosy Old Biddies for company. And it's not long before they stumble across a murder right in the heart of Austria's historic capital. A handsome art critic dies suspiciously at their hotel and the Old Biddies are determined to sniff out the killer. Is it the bitter hotel owner nursing a grudge? The critic's jealous mistress wanting revenge? Or even the visiting American who seems inexplicably nervous around the police? Soon Gemma is dragged into an impromptu investigation which has her tackling Vienna's famous pastries, snooping in police files...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Caitlyn is finding her feet as a budding witch in an enchanted English village—although she's finding the hardest magic to master is making caramel sauce without burning it! When mysterious events shake the village, the gossips begin whispering about a mythical black hound haunting the British countryside. Caitlyn isn't convinced by the folklore, however, and she decides to do a little magical sleuthing of her own. Luckily, she has her very own shape shifter to help her (even if he does come in the shape of a toothless old vampire) not to mention her naughty kitten Nibs and a whole shop of enchanted chocolates. But her quest for answers soon uncovers surprising secrets about the runestone necklace she's worn since she was a baby. Can Caitlyn uncover the truth and maybe unlock the secrets of her past too? And will she ever convince the dashing Lord James Fitzroy to accept...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"They say revenge is a dish best served cold... a good thing to remember when you're planning to murder a chef." ~ Champagne and ball gowns, fairy lights and music... Oxford summer balls are one of the highlights of the calendar and tearoom sleuth Gemma Rose is looking forward to taking a break and slipping into something gorgeous for the evening. But when the night ends with a celebrity chef murdered by his own whisk, Gemma finds herself plunged into a new mystery—and the nosy Old Biddies keen to help with the investigation! But trouble is also brewing at her quaint Cotswolds tearoom: between fighting claims that she's serving "fake" custard tarts and stopping her little tabby, Muesli, from being catnapped, Gemma has her hands full—and that's before she has to fend off an amorous Italian. To top it all, her boyfriend Devlin's mother is coming to visit and Gemma...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

When novice witch Caitlyn Le Fey heads to the outdoor cinema festival at a beautiful English manor, the last thing she expects is for the evening to end with her old vampire uncle, Viktor, being arrested! Now, she must use all her newfound magic powers to clear his name (and find his lost fangs)… all while trying to master the art of the perfect chocolate soufflé and deal with a Levitation spell gone horribly wrong! Meanwhile, peculiar strangers keep arriving at her grandmother's enchanted chocolate shop, including a charming but secretive Frenchman who seems keen to win Caitlyn's heart... Between all the magical mishaps and mysterious newcomers, sorting everything out won't be easy, but at least she has the help of her naughty kitten Nibs, not to mention all the village gossips! Then Caitlyn realises that she's missed a clue under her nose all along. Can she solve the mystery--and...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Caitlyn is looking forward to Midsummer's Eve in the enchanted English village of Tillyhenge. Celebrating the summer solstice can be fun— especially when your grandmother is a witch with a magical chocolate shop! But when a legendary love potion goes missing and a troublesome local girl becomes the victim of a fatal mishap, Caitlyn and her cousins are plunged into a puzzling mystery. Could the death be linked to the midnight bonfires at the ancient stone circle? What about the two strangers who've just arrived in the village? With her naughty black kitten and toothless old vampire uncle (not to mention a handsome British aristocrat!) all lending a helping hand, Caitlyn sets out to do some magical sleuthing. But Midsummer's Eve is fast approaching and spells are going disastrously wrong... can Caitlyn use her newfound witch powers to solve the mystery—and maybe even mend a broken heart?

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"Nobody likes going to a funeral—especially when the person being buried isn't the only dead body." ~ Business is going well at Gemma Rose's quaint English teashop and she's delighted about her first big catering job at a local village funeral... until the day ends with a second body and one of the Old Biddies accused of murder! Now the resourceful tearoom sleuth must find out which delicious pudding contained the deadly arsenic—and who might have wanted the wealthy widow dead... But Gemma has other troubles to contend with, from her naughty cat, Muesli, running loose in her tearoom to an unexpected hedgehog guest in her home—and that's before the all-important "meet the parents" dinner with her handsome detective boyfriend turns into a total disaster! With so many things on her plate, can Gemma solve the mystery in time to catch the murderer or will she come to a sticky...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

In an enchanted village filled with magic, mystery and Old English legends, one budding witch must master the art of chocolate spells, uncover family secrets... and maybe even find love! Caitlyn's world changes when she learns that she was found as an abandoned baby and adopted by her American family. Now, her search for answers takes her to a tiny English village where a mysterious shop selling enchanted chocolates is home to the "local witch". As she’s drawn into the mystery of a strange death in a local stone circle, she finds herself fending off a toothless old vampire, rescuing an adorable kitten and meeting a modern-day Mr Darcy - plus also discovering that she might have magical blood in her veins! When her search for answers uncovers village secrets and she begins to suspect magical foul play, Caitlyn is forced to choose. With danger brewing and magic misbehaving, can...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Magical Realism, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Since arriving in the enchanted village of Tillyhenge, Caitlyn is discovering that there are lots of perks to being part of a witchy family—especially when there's a magical chocolate shop involved! (Although sadly, magic still can't make your thighs thinner or stop you acting like an idiot every time you meet the handsome Lord James Fitzroy!) But when the nasty housekeeper at Huntingdon Manor meets an untimely end and Caitlyn becomes the main suspect, she finds herself surrounded by suspicious villagers. With the help of her sassy American cousin and a naughty black kitten—not to mention her grumpy mentor, the old village witch—Caitlyn sets out to clear her name. She soon realises that there's more brewing than meets the eye. Her quest for answers leads her to an ancient ring with mythical powers – a ring that some would stop at nothing to claim. But with a few clever spells...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"May Day was always a big event in the Oxford calendar and this year it was extra special - after all, nothing makes a morning as memorable as when it ends in murder." ~ Cotswolds tearoom owner, Gemma Rose is excited to join the May Day celebrations in Oxford... until the beautiful spring morning ends in murder. Now, she's embroiled in a deadly mystery - with four nosy old ladies determined to help in the sleuthing! Before she knows it, Gemma finds herself stalking a Russian "princess" and keeping up with the Old Biddies in Krav Maga class, while still trying to serve delicious cakes and buttery scones at her quaint English tearoom. And that's just the start of her worries: there's her little tabby cat, Muesli, who is causing havoc at the local nursing home... and what should she do with the creepy plants that her mother keeps buying...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"If there was one person who could go to an English village fête and end up stumbling on a murder, it would be me." ~ When Oxfordshire tearoom owner, Gemma Rose, enters her little tabby, Muesli, in the cat show at the local village fair, the last thing she expects is to stumble across a murder. And when her meddling mother and the nosy Old Biddies decide to start their own investigation, Gemma has no choice but to join in the sleuthing. She soon finds there's something much more sinister sandwiched between the home-made Victoria sponge cakes and luscious jam tarts ... But murder isn't the only thing on Gemma's mind: there's the desperate house-hunting that's going nowhere, the freaky kitchen explosions at her quaint English tearoom and an offer from her handsome detective boyfriend that she can't refuse! With things about to reach boiling point, can Gemma solve the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"When you're jolted awake by the shrill ringing of the phone at two in the morning, somehow you always know it's going to be bad news." ~ A sinister phone call in the middle of the night throws tearoom owner, Gemma Rose, straight into the heart of a new murder mystery--this time with her friend, Seth, arrested as the key suspect! The grisly killing in the cloisters of an old Oxford college points to a bitter feud within the University--but Gemma finds unexpected clues popping up in her tiny Cotswolds village. Meanwhile, her love life is in turmoil as Gemma struggles to decide between eminent doctor, Lincoln Green, and sexy CID detective, Devlin O'Connor... whilst her quaint English tearoom is in hot water as she struggles to find a new baking chef. With her exasperating mother and her mischievous little tabby cat, Muesli, driving her nutty as a fruitcake--and the...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

"You know your social life needs work when your first Saturday night out in months ends in murder." ~ While at an Oxford art gallery, tearoom owner Gemma Rose overhears a sinister conversation minutes before a University student is fatally poisoned. Could there be a connection? And could her best friend's suave new boyfriend have anything to do with the murder? Gemma decides to do some snooping, helped by the nosy "Old Biddies" from the local Cotswolds village. But sleuthing isn't as simple as she'd imagined, particularly when she keeps bumping into her old college flame, now the CID detective in charge of the investigation. And with her mother causing havoc at her quaint English tearoom and her best friend furious with her suspicions, Gemma finds herself in a sticky spot… The dead girl had no shortage of enemies and there are motives galore: was it the the angry rival...

Genres: Mystery - Cozy, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Murderous scones, meddling Old Biddies, and a feline with a talent for mischief… life in an Oxford tearoom has never been so deliciously deadly! When Gemma gives up a corporate career to open a quaint English tearoom in Oxford, the last thing she expects is to find an American tourist murdered with one of her scones! Now she’s apron-deep in a mystery linked to Oxford University and her own student past, and things get even stickier when the CID detective leading the case turns out to be her old college flame. Add in the meddling “Old Biddies” from the local village and a mischievous feline called Muesli causing chaos at her tearoom… can Gemma find the killer before her future turns to custard? With a nod to the classic whodunits of Agatha Christie, this British cozy mystery filled with quirky characters and intriguing twists is a charming and delightful read....