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Always an avid reader, I came to this writing journey later than many. A local genealogical library offered a workshop on writing family stories, so I signed up, wrote a few short stories and was hooked. Cozy mysteries were always my go-to when I needed an escape, so I decided to see if I had what it takes. At the age of 55, I signed my first contract. And a week later, I signed my second. It's never too late!

I grew up in a small, Pacific Northwest town that instilled a lifelong love of small towns and country living, along with a deep love for pie, family history, and the possibility of ghosts. My grandfather was a building contractor and together my grandparents owned and operated a hardware store and lumberyard in my hometown. I spent m ...more

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	Hammers and Homicide (Hometown Hardware Mystery, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 463 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Axe Me No Questions (Hometown Hardware Mystery, #2) 4.48 avg rating — 105 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Zappy Little Christmas (Hometown Hardware, #3) 4.51 avg rating — 78 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	It Always Finds Me by Emily Perkovich (Goodreads Author) (Editor), A.J. Cossey (Contributor), Adam J. Galanski-De León (Contributor) 3.85 avg rating — 33 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Drastic Measures (Hometown Hardware, #0.5) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2025	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Paula Charles wrote a new blog post 5 Things About Callie Haybeck Get to know Callie Haybeck, protagonist of the Zen Goat Mysteries written by Janna Rollins
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Paula Charles rated a book it was amazing Masked Intentions: A Camera Club Mystery by Kara Lacey (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A masquerade party during the harvest festival in Stonebridge, Vermont? Yes please! I loved this second book in Kara Lacey’s Camera Club Mysteries. Not only is the setting spectacular, but the characters have just the right amount of quirk, the writi ...more
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Paula Charles wants to read Here We Goat Again: A Zen Goat Mystery by Janna Rollins	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Paula Charles rated a book it was amazing Murder at the Agency by Kylie Forsythe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Cozy mystery fans won't want to miss Murder at the Agency. Ad executive Cassidy Blayne is on brand as she calls her network of friends to action to search out the killer. With a warm cast of characters, a budding romance, and small-town charm, author ...more
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Paula Charles rated a book it was amazing Murder Plays Second Fiddle (The Pearly Girls Mysteries, 2) by Heather Weidner	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
With a smart and inquisitive heroine, an adorable chihuahua named Elvis, and a group of feisty older sidekicks, Murder Plays Second Fiddle is a fantastic encore in the Pearly Girls Mysteries. The class reunion Cassie is hosting at her charming venue ...more
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Paula Charles rated a book it was amazing Yule Regret It (Northwoods Mystery, #4) by Annie McEwen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Yule Regret It transports the reader right into a Northwoods Christmas, resplendent with twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and cozy mugs of hot cocoa…not to mention—murder! Emmy Cooper has volunteered her paint brush and design skills to help make ...more
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Paula Charles liked April's review of A Zappy Little Christmas (Hometown Hardware, #3): "I love this Christmas cozy mystery by Paula Charles. Pine Bluff, Oregon is decked out for Christmas. Some citizens have gone more wild than others in their decorating. Dawna’s hardware store has been supplying one such resident, Sheryl. Sheryl winds " Read more of this review »
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Paula Charles and 1 other person liked Rose's review of A Zappy Little Christmas (Hometown Hardware, #3): "Loved it! This series just gets better and better. The method of murder was unique and I didn’t figure out the murderer since the suspects were all so good. Great book!"
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