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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the first book in my new Spring Harbor Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

Lights, Camera… Murder?

When a Hollywood film crew rolls into town, hairstylist extraordinaire Summer Snow is thrilled to be tapped for the hair and beauty department. Glitz, gossip, and perfectly coiffed curls? Yes, please! Even better — her charming fiancé has landed the catering gig. What could possibly go wrong?

Everything.

Their brush with fame takes a deadly turn when a notoriously difficult crew member collapses on set — poisoned after sipping a beverage from Evan’s catering cart. Suddenly, the man Summer loves is in the hot seat, and the spotlight is burning far too bright.

As Summer dives into the who’s-who of jealous actors, overworked assistants, and ambitious producers, she uncovers a tangled script of rivalries, secrets, and grudges bigger than any Hollywood ego. But the killer is still at large — and they’re not ready for a wrap party just yet.

Can Summer clear Evan’s name before the final act turns deadly? Or will this be the end of her sleuthing career… and her happily ever after?

Dye Hard with a Vengeance is a fast-paced cozy mystery packed with red herrings, razor-sharp wit, and one hairstylist who refuses to let a killer steal the scene.

If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, head-turning hairstyles and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Summer Snow and all the quirky characters in Spring Harbor.

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

Get your copy of Dye Hard with a Vengeance and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the first book in my new Spring Harbor Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

A dead client, a scandalous mayor, and a killer on the loose—this Christmas, Summer Snow has her hands full.

Christmas is buzzing in Spring Harbor, and hairstylist extraordinaire Summer Snow is ready to deck the halls, trim the tree, and host her loved ones. But the holiday cheer takes a sinister turn when one of her regulars skips their appointment—only to be found dead. What should’ve been a season of joy is now shrouded in mystery, and Summer’s keen sleuthing instincts are tingling like Christmas lights on overdrive.

The whispers in town grow louder as the spouse of the deceased, and the town’s mayor, is accused of infidelity and thrust into the spotlight, leaving two obvious suspects with motives to kill. But Summer’s keen intuition tells her there’s more lurking beneath the surface of this yuletide tragedy. As she dives deeper into the victim’s life, a tangled web of secrets, betrayals, and grudges begins to unravel—proving that more people might have wanted the victim gone than anyone suspected.

With fear spreading through Spring Harbor and the community rallying to honor the deceased with Christmas lights, Summer races against the clock to uncover the truth. Can she untangle the clues and save Christmas for her town, or will the holiday season be forever shadowed by sorrow and fear?

Packed with small-town charm, suspense, and twists that will leave you guessing, A Hairy Scary Christmas is the perfect cozy mystery to curl up with this holiday season.

If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, head-turning hairstyles and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Summer Snow and all the quirky characters in Spring Harbor.

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

Get your copy of A Hairy Scary Christmas and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the first book in my new Spring Harbor Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

Can a small town hairdresser sleuth untangle the strands of deception before the clock strikes midnight?

Summer Snow thought she’d found solace in the serene embrace of Spring Harbor, but as the town welcomed her with open arms, a sinister plot unfolded beneath the surface.

Amidst the glitz and glamour of a New Year’s cruise party, tragedy strikes, shattering the illusion of peace. A lifeless body on the dance floor sends shockwaves through the revelry, leaving Summer reeling with disbelief.

Driven by a sense of justice as fierce as her own hairdressing finesse, Summer vows to unravel the tangled web of deceit. Yet, as she delves deeper, ominous warnings from her past echo louder, urging her to tread carefully.

Haunted by the specter of her own history, Summer finds herself torn between duty and self-preservation. With each clue unearthed, the stakes soar higher, threatening to unravel not only the mystery but the fragile peace she’s fought so hard to build.

In a race against time, Summer must navigate the treacherous waters of suspicion and deception. Will she emerge victorious, bringing light to the shadows that lurk in Spring Harbor’s depths? Or will the sins of her past drown her in darkness once and for all?

If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, head-turning hairstyles and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Summer Snow and all the quirky characters in Spring Harbor.

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

Get your copy of Snip Once, Die Twice and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the first book in my new Spring Harbor Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

In a town of curls and secrets, one snip too many leads to deadly drama.

After a scandalous incident shakes the quiet streets of her small Georgia town, hairstylist Summer Snow packs up her shears and dreams, and heads for the sun-kissed shores of the West Coast for a break she hopes will last long enough for things to quiet down back home.

When Summer and her vivacious Aunt Clara win a hairdressing competition in her new community, they expect nothing more than applause and accolades. Instead, they wake up to a chilling discovery: a lifeless body in the same room where they won the competition. And with one of their belongings draped around the deceased’s body, the spotlight turns uncomfortably bright on Summer and Aunt Clara.

With gossip swirling like freshly mixed hair dye, she must snip through a tangle of suspects, from jealous competitors to secretive neighbors. Armed with her trusty scissors, Aunt Clara’s feisty determination, and a knack for uncovering clues in her new neighborhood, Summer delves into a world of glamor, gossip, and deadly secrets.

Can they unravel the twisted threads of this hair-raising mystery before the killer strikes again? Or will Summer Snow’s fresh start on the West Coast end up being her final curtain call?

If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth, head-turning hairstyles and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Summer Snow and all the quirky characters in Spring Harbor.

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

Get your copy of Hair Today, Dead Tomorrow and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the 11th book in the BESTSELLING Fern Grove Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

Tracy is still floating on cloud nine after getting married to the handsome detective in her small town. Her joy overflows when he surprises her with the destination of their honeymoon… Alaska!

The sights and sounds in Alaska leave Tracy speechless and grateful for the many blessings in her life.

When there is a sudden commotion at an event the newlyweds are attending, Tracy first thinks it’s all part of the show. Until a chilling scream alerts the audience to a grave tragedy… the death of the resort’s owner.

Things go from bad to worse, when Tracy’s husband, Warren, is identified as a prime suspect and arrested.

How could the trip of a lifetime turn into a nightmare from hell?

Tracy is left feeling alone, confused and angry as she wonders how things could change so quickly in her life.

But she knows Warren didn’t do it. But most of the town thinks he did. And in a town where she discovers that tourists are usually blamed for any scandals, she knows she has to snap out of her self-imposed pity party and find the truth. But the wall of resistance she meets at every turn leaves her doubting if she’ll ever find the truth.

The clock is ticking… all evidence seems to point at the wrong person… will she help to find the killer or become their next victim?

If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove.

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

Get your copy of Peony and a Scary Irony to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the 11th book in the BESTSELLING Fern Grove Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

How far will Tracy go to make sure her wedding day isn’t canceled because of unlucky delays, revealed secrets, and a dead body?

Tracy has dreamed about her wedding day all her life. The day she gets to say, “I do,” to the man of her dreams. She can just picture a perfect day filled with perfect moments and enjoyed with people she loves.

As her big day draws closer, tensions begin to increase as she’s faced with delays to important orders, vicious arguments between her wedding vendors and a surprising revelation from her fiancé.

Matters only come to a head when one of her wedding vendors is found dead!

Coupled with the bickering she’s begun experiencing with her fiancé, Tracy can’t believe that the experience of a lifetime is turning into her worst nightmare.

But she’s come too far to see her hopes and dreams dashed against a wall of heartbreak, betrayals, hidden secrets and a gripping murder mystery.

Will she set aside her frustrations and disappointments to find a killer who specializes in making fairy tales fizzle and die?

If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove.

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

Click here  to Get your copy of Wedding Bouquets and Deadly Delays to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that my first recipe book – The Sandy Bay A-Z Recipe Book – is now live on Amazon!

Discover the recipes that inspired the bestselling cozy mystery series.

The recipes in this book were inspired by the stories from the Sandy Bay cozy mystery series. There are 26 books in the series and they follow the letters in the alphabet. The first book in the series was Apple Pie and Trouble and the last book was Zucchini Chips and Poisoned Lips.

Meghan Truman, the main protagonist, moved to a small town in the Pacific Northwest to open a bakery after her acting career failed in Hollywood. Over the course of the series, we see Meghan blossom into a successful businesswoman and get married to detective Jack Irvin while she helps to solve murder mysteries in this quirky town with interesting characters.

There are 26 recipes which follow the letters of the alphabet and mirror, for the most part, the desserts found in each book in the series. For each recipe, you’ll discover the ingredients you need and instructions on how to make the dessert.

So will you join me in an adventure to create a yummy dessert in your kitchen?

Here is a sample of the dessert recipes you will discover:

Apple PiesBanana PuddingEggplant ParmesanGinger CookiesTiramisuJelly Roll CakeHam and Cheese StrataMuffinsLemon Pound CakeOatmeal Raisin CookiesWhoopie PiesZucchini ChipsAnd much, much more!

Even if you’ve never baked before, the easy to follow instruction will set you up for success! Happy baking.

Treat yourself or a loved one to The Sandy Bay A-Z Recipe Book and discover old and new dessert recipes that will bring the yummy to your tummy.

 

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the 9th book in the BESTSELLING Fern Grove Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

When Tracy’s friend discovers that her fiance, Warren, is having a bachelor’s party and she’s not having a bachelorette, she takes it upon herself to right this wrong.

However, in her exuberance to give the soon-to-be-bride a bachelorette she’ll never forget, she books them into an Airbnb in the wrong town that still practises thousand-year old customs and traditions. Matters aren’t helped by a landlord who thinks he’s doing the bachelorette party a favour and not the other way round.

When this grumpy landlord is found dead, it seems a getaway of fun and relaxation has turned into a nightmare of epic proportions.

Some of the citizens of this town think the out-of-towners did it.

Some think the landlord’s wayward lifestyle finally caught up with him.

But Tracy senses that the culprit might be someone in the deceased’s circle of trust.

Will she help to find a ruthless killer who seems good at covering their tracks?

Or will she become the target of the killer’s wicked plan in a town where things are quickly swept under the carpet?

Discover how this mystery is solved in the latest book in the Fern Grove cozy mystery series. If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you’ll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove.

No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!

Get your copy of Lavender and a Messy Blunder to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.

 

 

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the 2nd mega boxset of the  BESTSELLING Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

***Available to read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited NOW!***

DISCOVER 13 CLEAN & FUN BESTSELLING COZY MYSTERIES BY AMBER CREWES TO ENJOY !

THE BOOKS IN THIS BOXSET INCLUDE:
– Orange Mousse and a Fatal Truce
– Peaches and Crime
– Queen Tarts and a Christmas Nightmare
– Rhubarb Pie and Revenge
– Slaughter of the Wedding Cake
– Tiramisu and Terror
– Urchin Dishes and Deadly Wishes
– Velvet Cake and Murder
– Whoopie Pies and Deadly Lies
– Xylose Treats and Killer Sweets
– Yummy Pies and Someone Dies
– Twas the Fright Before Christmas (Bonus Book)
– Zucchini Chips and Poisoned Lips

Orange Mousse and a Fatal Truce
A murdered scorned wife. A prime suspect losing their mind literally and figuratively. A small town bakery owner whose generosity links her to the deceased and accused.

Peaches and Crime
A suspicious fatal accident. A murder case going cold. Can a small town bakery owner overcome her personal troubles and find a happy ending?

Queen Tarts and a Christmas Nightmare
Two murdered business associates. One family under the scrutiny of a conservative town. A bride-to-be in need of some comfort and joy.

Rhubarb Pie and Revenge
A murdered celebrity impersonator. A cast of unusual suspects. A bride-to-be on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Slaughter of the Wedding Cake
A murdered celebrity baker. A wedding plan gone horribly wrong. A frustrated bride-to-be who just wants to say, “I do.”

Tiramisu and Terror
A murdered chef on a cruise. A terrible bug spreading among passengers on the ship. A new bride whose dream honeymoon is turning into a nightmare.

Urchin Dishes and Deadly Wishes
A murdered restaurant owner. A small town suspicious of a big tech firm’s advances. A newlywed baker drowning under the waves of change around her.

Velvet Cake and Murder
A murdered politician. A small town torn between the past and the future. A newlywed baker who can’t help poking her nose in a murder mystery that seems off.

Whoopie Pies and Deadly Lies
Lies… they can get you out of a jam… and also murdered.

Xylose Treats and Killer Sweets
A murdered aristocrat. A popular family with dark secrets. A frustrated baker identified as the prime suspect.

Yummy Pies and Someone Dies
A tragic hospital murder. A bevy of unusual suspects. A pregnant bakery owner caught in the middle.

Twas the Fright Before Christmas
Christmas should be the most wonderful time of the year. But Meghan’s seems to be filled with surprises that include betrayal, accusations… and a DEAD BODY!

Zucchini Chips and Poisoned Lips
They say all endings are inevitable… this one comes with MURDER!

***No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!***

A light, cozy mystery series with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and 13 gripping murder mysteries! Get your eBook copy here.

 

 

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Hi Cozy Mystery Fan!

I’m happy to announce that the 9th book in the BESTSELLING Fern Grove Cozy Mystery series is now live on Amazon!

When Tracy is invited to provide her services at a swanky hotel in town, she feels honored and excited at the opportunity. Despite her aunt’s reservations about the hotel owners, Tracy forges ahead with plans to make her new clients very happy.

She’s left shocked and humiliated when one of the hotel owners goes behind her back to implement the ideas she suggested. She feels helpless and hopeless as the power couple seem too big for her to fight.

In the middle of stewing over this disappointment, she hears that one of the hotel owners has been found dead. While she wished many things on this person, death was not one of them. Her heart goes out to the family of the deceased and she hopes in some little way that she can pay her respects.

However, initial suggestions that this person died from natural causes are debunked when it’s revealed that they were murdered… and Tracy is one of the suspects the police have their eyes on!

Tracy is determined to clear her name and find the killer but is surprised when she discovers that the deceased stepped on many toes in town who all had a reason to see her demise.

Will Tracy help to find the killer and restore her reputation in town? Or will she witness more murders at the hands of a diabolical miscreant who isn’t afraid to get rid of anyone in their path?

Discover how this mystery is solved in the latest book in the Fern Grove cozy mystery series!

Get your copy of Marigold and a Killer Cold to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.

 

 

 

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