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Maternal Instincts Mystery #15
Pumpkin Pie Prison: A Thanksgiving Novella
A Special Thanksgiving Novella in the USA Today Bestselling Maternal Instincts Mystery Series by Diana Orgain
Thanksgiving, family, and... foul play?
Private Investigator Kate Connolly is ready to enjoy her first Thanksgiving with her new twins, her spirited toddler, and a house full of family. But when a surprise visit from her soon-to-be stepsister Carly—and Carly’s mysterious fiancé—throws a wrench in the cozy holiday plans, Kate finds herself sleuthing out more than just recipes.
It starts with misplaced rings, suspicious phone calls, and odd questions about police contacts. Soon, the turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted as Kate digs deeper into Carly’s charming fiancé and his murky past. With a knack for solving mysteries and a maternal instinct that won’t quit, Kate must navigate family drama, culinary disasters, and the unraveling of secrets—all before the pumpkin pie is served.
Can Kate unmask the truth before the Thanksgiving celebration turns into a disaster? Or will she find herself in over her head with one too many pies and one too many lies?
Pumpkin Pie Prison is a festive, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery packed with family drama, small-town secrets, and heartwarming holiday cheer. A perfect seasonal read for fans of amateur sleuths, charming holiday mysteries, and laugh-out-loud detective tales. Grab your slice of this Thanksgiving whodunit today!
Clean no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series/women amateur sleuth/detective mystery
MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES
Bundle of Trouble (Book 1)
Motherhood is Murder (Book 2)
Formula for Murder (Book 3)
Nursing a Grudge (Book 4)
Pampered to Death (Book 5)
Killer Cravings (Book 6)
A Deathly Rattle (Book 7)
Rockabye Murder (Book 8)
Pram & Poison (Book 9)
Lethal Lullaby (Book 10)
Drowning in Diapers (Novella 10.5)
Cereal Killer (Book 11)
Double Trouble (Book 12)
Murder Comes Crawling (Book 13)
Pumpkin Pie Prison (Novella 13.5)
PRAISE FOR THE MATERNAL INSTINCT MYSTERIES
"A breezy and entertaining mystery."
--The Mystery Reader
"If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast-paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom, trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes)."
--Rhys Bowen, award-winning author of the Molly Murphy series
Private Investigator Kate Connolly is ready to enjoy her first Thanksgiving with her new twins, her spirited toddler, and a house full of family. But when a surprise visit from her soon-to-be stepsister Carly—and Carly’s mysterious fiancé—throws a wrench in the cozy holiday plans, Kate finds herself sleuthing out more than just recipes.
It starts with misplaced rings, suspicious phone calls, and odd questions about police contacts. Soon, the turkey isn’t the only thing getting roasted as Kate digs deeper into Carly’s charming fiancé and his murky past. With a knack for solving mysteries and a maternal instinct that won’t quit, Kate must navigate family drama, culinary disasters, and the unraveling of secrets—all before the pumpkin pie is served.
Can Kate unmask the truth before the Thanksgiving celebration turns into a disaster? Or will she find herself in over her head with one too many pies and one too many lies?
Pumpkin Pie Prison is a festive, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery packed with family drama, small-town secrets, and heartwarming holiday cheer. A perfect seasonal read for fans of amateur sleuths, charming holiday mysteries, and laugh-out-loud detective tales. Grab your slice of this Thanksgiving whodunit today!
Clean no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series/women amateur sleuth/detective mystery
MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES
Bundle of Trouble (Book 1)
Motherhood is Murder (Book 2)
Formula for Murder (Book 3)
Nursing a Grudge (Book 4)
Pampered to Death (Book 5)
Killer Cravings (Book 6)
A Deathly Rattle (Book 7)
Rockabye Murder (Book 8)
Pram & Poison (Book 9)
Lethal Lullaby (Book 10)
Drowning in Diapers (Novella 10.5)
Cereal Killer (Book 11)
Double Trouble (Book 12)
Murder Comes Crawling (Book 13)
Pumpkin Pie Prison (Novella 13.5)
PRAISE FOR THE MATERNAL INSTINCT MYSTERIES
"A breezy and entertaining mystery."
--The Mystery Reader
"If you were expecting warm and cute you'll be mistaken. Fast-paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom, trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes)."
--Rhys Bowen, award-winning author of the Molly Murphy series
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2024
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About the author
Diana Orgain
73 books332 followersDiana Orgain is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Maternal Instincts Mystery Series. She is also the Author of the Love or Money Mystery series and The Roundup Crew Mysteries (Yappy Hour and Trigger Yappy).
Diana is the New York Times Bestselling co-author of the Scrapbooking Mystery Series with Laura Childs.
Diana's latest release is 4 Sleuths and a Bachelorette, a fun collaboration with USA Today Bestselling Authors, Leslie Langtry, Traci Andrighetti, and Arlene Mcfarlane. Right now she's working on the next release in the Maternal Instincts Mystery, Murder Comes Crawling.
To keep up to date with the latest releases visit Diana at www.dianaorgain.com
Series:
* Maternal Instincts Mystery
Diana is the New York Times Bestselling co-author of the Scrapbooking Mystery Series with Laura Childs.
Diana's latest release is 4 Sleuths and a Bachelorette, a fun collaboration with USA Today Bestselling Authors, Leslie Langtry, Traci Andrighetti, and Arlene Mcfarlane. Right now she's working on the next release in the Maternal Instincts Mystery, Murder Comes Crawling.
To keep up to date with the latest releases visit Diana at www.dianaorgain.com
Series:
* Maternal Instincts Mystery
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January 17, 2025
Not even half way and I'm debating quiting this book. It's a mess. Normally this author writes unnecessary details for word count and can be pretty repetitive......but I still love her books. I'm struggling with how messy this book is
I didn't give up but I'm very disappointed. N it's like she didn't care about this book. There was OBVIOUSLY no editing or proofreading with this book. Heck the stuff I mention below are only a handful of what's wrong with this book as the mistakes were in abundance.
In chapter 1, Kate informs us she's meeting her step sister in two hours. And Thanksgiving is 2 days away. In chapter 2, Kate is shocked when her mother calls to say they're bringing her step sister for dinner.......Thanksgiving dinner THAT day
She's also shocked when Kenny shows up even tho Kenny is always there for meals.
In Chapter 2 George and his wife are there but a couple chapters later he arrives alone and Kate is surprised to see him. And Laurie, who can barely say full words suddenly knows how to say Uncle George
Kenny, who expertly handled baby Laurie and last book helped with the twins, is suddenly nervous holding one of the twins. And then within seconds of Kenny and Vera bouncing a baby on their knee, the babies are suddenly not with anyone.
“Down by the waterfront. He wasn’t going by ‘Rick’ back then. I’m almost sure he went by the name Tony. It was a while ago, but I never forget a face.”
Two chapters prior George told Kate he knew Rick but as Bruno. Did NO ONE edit this book at ALL???????
And wtf is with Kate suddenly referring to her mother as Vera and WHY TF would Vera ask who should be maid of honour, Kate or the newly revealed Carly........ Kate should have kicked her mom out. And Jim cooks Thanksgiving turkey every year but suddenly he burns it????????
What is going on with this author????????
I didn't give up but I'm very disappointed. N it's like she didn't care about this book. There was OBVIOUSLY no editing or proofreading with this book. Heck the stuff I mention below are only a handful of what's wrong with this book as the mistakes were in abundance.
In chapter 1, Kate informs us she's meeting her step sister in two hours. And Thanksgiving is 2 days away. In chapter 2, Kate is shocked when her mother calls to say they're bringing her step sister for dinner.......Thanksgiving dinner THAT day
She's also shocked when Kenny shows up even tho Kenny is always there for meals.
In Chapter 2 George and his wife are there but a couple chapters later he arrives alone and Kate is surprised to see him. And Laurie, who can barely say full words suddenly knows how to say Uncle George
Kenny, who expertly handled baby Laurie and last book helped with the twins, is suddenly nervous holding one of the twins. And then within seconds of Kenny and Vera bouncing a baby on their knee, the babies are suddenly not with anyone.
“Down by the waterfront. He wasn’t going by ‘Rick’ back then. I’m almost sure he went by the name Tony. It was a while ago, but I never forget a face.”
Two chapters prior George told Kate he knew Rick but as Bruno. Did NO ONE edit this book at ALL???????
And wtf is with Kate suddenly referring to her mother as Vera and WHY TF would Vera ask who should be maid of honour, Kate or the newly revealed Carly........ Kate should have kicked her mom out. And Jim cooks Thanksgiving turkey every year but suddenly he burns it????????
What is going on with this author????????
November 5, 2024
This was a very cute, cozy read, I finished it altogether in a little over an hour. It was the perfect bóok to read for this time of year, getting me in the mood for Thanksgiving and the good food that goes with it!
December 30, 2024
Quick read
Annoying part.of the book had nothing to do
with the author. Kindle version has way too many errors.
I.considered writing them on paper but that would.have.been
anal.
Its was a quick read, delightful, no murders (sorry folks) but
Fun either way.
Annoying part.of the book had nothing to do
with the author. Kindle version has way too many errors.
I.considered writing them on paper but that would.have.been
anal.
Its was a quick read, delightful, no murders (sorry folks) but
Fun either way.
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November 1, 2024Excited for my new release! Join Kate and Crew for Thanksgiving Dinner! You never know who might show up!
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January 10, 2025
This is 1 of my favorite series! Super fun & great characters
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