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Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel
Meet Ms. Mia, the modern-day Miss Marple with a humorous twist, solving murder mysteries in glamorous resorts.
A luxurious private island paradise, with palm trees and white sand beaches, sets the stage for this classic cozy mystery.
Ms Mia, a vibrant woman of a certain age, savors all life's experiences—savors all life's experiences, cheerfully rearranging hotels and lives to her satisfaction. At Spinel Resorts, a luxurious chain of boutique hotels founded by her late husband, sinister secrets hide in exotic paradises.
Arriving at the Grand Island Hotel, Ms. Mia immediately spots trouble. A second honeymoon bitterly unraveling, a woman fleeing grief, a writer wallowing in extremely public scenes, and a wife who seems, ahem, very intimate with her tennis pro. When murder strikes her luxury resort, Ms. Mia discovers her talent as an amateur sleuth, diving into the investigation with charm, wit—and a glass of champagne. No one gets away with murder at her island paradise!
This cozy whodunit is perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin, Meg Langslow, and Death in Paradise.
Check in to the first Ms. Mia Murder Mystery with Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel, available now!
A luxurious private island paradise, with palm trees and white sand beaches, sets the stage for this classic cozy mystery.
Ms Mia, a vibrant woman of a certain age, savors all life's experiences—savors all life's experiences, cheerfully rearranging hotels and lives to her satisfaction. At Spinel Resorts, a luxurious chain of boutique hotels founded by her late husband, sinister secrets hide in exotic paradises.
Arriving at the Grand Island Hotel, Ms. Mia immediately spots trouble. A second honeymoon bitterly unraveling, a woman fleeing grief, a writer wallowing in extremely public scenes, and a wife who seems, ahem, very intimate with her tennis pro. When murder strikes her luxury resort, Ms. Mia discovers her talent as an amateur sleuth, diving into the investigation with charm, wit—and a glass of champagne. No one gets away with murder at her island paradise!
This cozy whodunit is perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin, Meg Langslow, and Death in Paradise.
Check in to the first Ms. Mia Murder Mystery with Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel, available now!
521 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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About the author
Jennifer Branch
10 books3 followersJennifer Branch weaves cozy mysteries with the vibrant flair of her watercolor paintings, inspired by her renowned ability to capture joyful scenes from the Georgia coast, Maine, Venice, and beyond.
Her debut, Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel, sweeps readers to a Georgia Sea Islands paradise. It's followed by Ms. Mia and Murder on Moose Isle, set on a secluded Maine island, and Ms. Mia and Murder at the Desert Sunrise Resort, which unfolds in a Southwest desert oasis.
As a modern landscape painter, Jennifer infuses her stories with vivid settings, inspired by her artist’s eye. When not writing or painting, she roams Georgia’s coastal shores, Maine's coast, and beyond with her husband, Roger, sons, Edwin and Owen, and dogs, Scout and Sam, finding inspiration in her travels.
Visit JenniferBranch.com to join her for more Ms. Mia adventures, books, and art!
Her debut, Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel, sweeps readers to a Georgia Sea Islands paradise. It's followed by Ms. Mia and Murder on Moose Isle, set on a secluded Maine island, and Ms. Mia and Murder at the Desert Sunrise Resort, which unfolds in a Southwest desert oasis.
As a modern landscape painter, Jennifer infuses her stories with vivid settings, inspired by her artist’s eye. When not writing or painting, she roams Georgia’s coastal shores, Maine's coast, and beyond with her husband, Roger, sons, Edwin and Owen, and dogs, Scout and Sam, finding inspiration in her travels.
Visit JenniferBranch.com to join her for more Ms. Mia adventures, books, and art!
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July 28, 2025
This title was selected for IngramSpark's Indie Title Discovery Spotlight 2025!
The first installment of a must-read cozy mystery series perfect for fans of fabulous amateur sleuths, beautiful luxury locations, and witty dialogue!
The first installment of a must-read cozy mystery series perfect for fans of fabulous amateur sleuths, beautiful luxury locations, and witty dialogue!
July 5, 2025
A fun new series
Ms. Mia is a fun character -- A very quick and sharp Miss Marple. The characters are well-developed and the plot is cleverly complex. This is a great introduction to what promises to be a fun and interesting series.
Ms. Mia is a fun character -- A very quick and sharp Miss Marple. The characters are well-developed and the plot is cleverly complex. This is a great introduction to what promises to be a fun and interesting series.
November 24, 2025
Jennifer Branch’s Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel is a delightful cozy mystery that blends charm, humor, and suspense. Set against the backdrop of a luxurious private island, the story follows Ms. Mia, a witty and vibrant woman of a certain age, as she navigates the secrets and scandals of Spinel Resorts. When murder strikes the glamorous Grand Island Hotel, Ms. Mia springs into action, using her sharp observational skills and sparkling wit to unravel the mystery often accompanied by a glass of champagne. Fans of Agatha Raisin, Meg Langslow, and Death in Paradise will enjoy this clever, entertaining whodunit filled with intrigue, humor, and tropical allure. A perfect read for anyone who loves a cozy mystery with a glamorous twist.
October 15, 2025
Soap opera meets who-dunnit? Barbara Cartland channels Agatha Christie? Dynasty invites Miss Marple to stay? (You get the drift) I've never encountered a combo romance/murder mystery before. I have to give kudos for creativity. This is never going to win any literary prizes but I have to admit-rather shamedly-to having a guilty pleasure in the fun. I'll keep reading this series to see where it takes me.
July 5, 2025
I received this book as a gift. It is wonderful! I enjoyed it so much that I didn’t put it down after I started it. I actually stayed awake reading almost all night long. In most mysteries, it is easy to figure out who “dun” it, but I didn’t know who did it until the author told me. That’s my kind of mystery.
I received this book as an advance copy gift. My opinions are my own.
I received this book as an advance copy gift. My opinions are my own.
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