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The Inn at Holiday Bay #36
Trouble in the Turkey Truck
Holiday Bay is a charming seaside town where every season brings a celebration—and healing comes when you least expect it.
After a heartbreaking loss, Abby Sullivan never imagined she'd find solace in a quaint seaside inn in Holiday Bay, Maine. But surrounded by new friends, cozy traditions, and an endless parade of mysteries, Abby has discovered that sometimes the best way to heal is to start fresh.
In Book 36 of this heartwarming series, Abby joins Mackenzie Cole—niece of her boyfriend, Colt Wilder—and Colt’s father, Hank, for the town’s first-ever Holiday Bay Turkey Olympics. The trio arrives early to get settled, only to discover something far more surprising than turkeys inside the turkey truck…
As the Holiday Bay family prepares for the season’s first snowfall, familiar faces are navigating their own Georgia is overwhelmed by the pressure of choosing a name for baby Peyton, Hazel’s mysterious cough has everyone concerned, Anna is adjusting to her new life at the inn with cautious optimism, and Lacy is struggling with mixed emotions after letting her triplets travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Full of heart, humor, and seasonal charm, this cozy mystery is perfect for fans of feel-good fiction, small-town camaraderie, and the warm magic of the holidays.
After a heartbreaking loss, Abby Sullivan never imagined she'd find solace in a quaint seaside inn in Holiday Bay, Maine. But surrounded by new friends, cozy traditions, and an endless parade of mysteries, Abby has discovered that sometimes the best way to heal is to start fresh.
In Book 36 of this heartwarming series, Abby joins Mackenzie Cole—niece of her boyfriend, Colt Wilder—and Colt’s father, Hank, for the town’s first-ever Holiday Bay Turkey Olympics. The trio arrives early to get settled, only to discover something far more surprising than turkeys inside the turkey truck…
As the Holiday Bay family prepares for the season’s first snowfall, familiar faces are navigating their own Georgia is overwhelmed by the pressure of choosing a name for baby Peyton, Hazel’s mysterious cough has everyone concerned, Anna is adjusting to her new life at the inn with cautious optimism, and Lacy is struggling with mixed emotions after letting her triplets travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Full of heart, humor, and seasonal charm, this cozy mystery is perfect for fans of feel-good fiction, small-town camaraderie, and the warm magic of the holidays.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2025
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Kathi Daley
357 books1,792 followersKathi lives with her husband, kids, grandkids, and dogs in beautiful Lake Tahoe. When she isn't writing, Kathi likes to read (preferably at the beach or by the fire), cook (preferably something with chocolate or cheese,) and garden (planting and planning not weeding). She also enjoys spending time on the water when she's not hiking, biking, or snowshoeing, the miles of desolate trails surrounding her home.
Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.
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Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.
Join me on Facebook at Kathi Daley Books (www.facebook.com/kathidaleybooks) for updates on my books, photos of life in Lake Tahoe, recipes, contests, and giveaways. For weekly updates and contests sign up for The Daley Weekly Newsletter (http://eepurl.com/NRPDf).
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October 30, 2025
As usual, this is another good book in this series. I thought it was the last one based on the numbering, but after the end, it tempted me with the next book coming in the series. So I guess there's more!
Amazon synopsis:
In Book 36 of this heartwarming series, Abby joins Mackenzie Cole—niece of her boyfriend, Colt Wilder—and Colt’s father, Hank, for the town’s first-ever Holiday Bay Turkey Olympics. The trio arrives early to get settled, only to discover something far more surprising than turkeys inside the turkey truck…
As the Holiday Bay family prepares for the season’s first snowfall, familiar faces are navigating their own challenges: Georgia is overwhelmed by the pressure of choosing a name for baby Peyton, Hazel’s mysterious cough has everyone concerned, Anna is adjusting to her new life at the inn with cautious optimism, and Lacy is struggling with mixed emotions after letting her triplets travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 12, 2025
I love this series by Kathi Daley, it was the first series I read of hers that made me aware of her work, and subsequently I've read a fair few of her releases.
This series is set in Holiday Bay and follows the owner of an Inn, called Abby; the family she has made there of her staff and her Police Chief partner; and the friends and inhabitants of the small town.
It's set near Thanksgiving and involves decades old mystery of the death of a couple and the child they left behind, and a van load of turkeys that go missing on the day of the turkey Olympics at the school.
The books in this series are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
If you liked this book, read others by this prolific cosy crime writer. The Bookstore at Holiday Bay; The Bakeshop at Holiday Bay; Tess and Tilly; Resort at Castaway Bay and The Cottage on Gooseberry Bay, there are many more.
I can't wait for book 37 to be released.
This series is set in Holiday Bay and follows the owner of an Inn, called Abby; the family she has made there of her staff and her Police Chief partner; and the friends and inhabitants of the small town.
It's set near Thanksgiving and involves decades old mystery of the death of a couple and the child they left behind, and a van load of turkeys that go missing on the day of the turkey Olympics at the school.
The books in this series are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.
If you liked this book, read others by this prolific cosy crime writer. The Bookstore at Holiday Bay; The Bakeshop at Holiday Bay; Tess and Tilly; Resort at Castaway Bay and The Cottage on Gooseberry Bay, there are many more.
I can't wait for book 37 to be released.
December 21, 2025
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Residents of Holiday Bay are being told that turkeys are in short supply, in fact some people have had to change their dinner menus. The school planned a Turkey Olympics event which would include students and their parents. Mackey asked Abby to stand in for Colt who continues to recover from being shot in the line of duty. But the turkeys disappeared from the delivery truck while the driver had breakfast at the local diner.
Annie is introduced to an aunt she never knew existed. Georgia is in her eighth month of pregnancy and needs to slow down. The girls' soccer team coached by Lacy and Abby finally wins a game. An investigative reporter who was staying at the inn disappears and is later found dead. A man who grew up in Holiday Bay returns so he can get his aunt's house ready to sell and discovers a mystery surrounding his family history.
Annie is introduced to an aunt she never knew existed. Georgia is in her eighth month of pregnancy and needs to slow down. The girls' soccer team coached by Lacy and Abby finally wins a game. An investigative reporter who was staying at the inn disappears and is later found dead. A man who grew up in Holiday Bay returns so he can get his aunt's house ready to sell and discovers a mystery surrounding his family history.
December 19, 2025
Heartwarming!
I'm loving these later books. Abby is so sentimental and loving. Having so many names became confusing. There are now a lot of reoccurring characters which I love and want it to continue! However, adding to remember the names of all thr regular characters, the main case ended up including several generations of parents and kids. Those names and family positions took more brain power than normal for me to understand what was happening.
This is still one of my absolute favorite books series!! Please keep it up!!
I'm loving these later books. Abby is so sentimental and loving. Having so many names became confusing. There are now a lot of reoccurring characters which I love and want it to continue! However, adding to remember the names of all thr regular characters, the main case ended up including several generations of parents and kids. Those names and family positions took more brain power than normal for me to understand what was happening.
This is still one of my absolute favorite books series!! Please keep it up!!
January 7, 2026
Fun but complicated Read
I enjoyed this book, because I've read all the previous books. If you aren't familiar with the characters, you'll be lost. Even I had to sort them out as I read. There really are too many names listed in groups throughout the story. I feel that it wasn't necessary to continually name them all. There was a mysterious death and some time spent working through who may or not have been responsible. A quick ending while setting up for the next book. A fast read but only if you know all the characters.
I enjoyed this book, because I've read all the previous books. If you aren't familiar with the characters, you'll be lost. Even I had to sort them out as I read. There really are too many names listed in groups throughout the story. I feel that it wasn't necessary to continually name them all. There was a mysterious death and some time spent working through who may or not have been responsible. A quick ending while setting up for the next book. A fast read but only if you know all the characters.
October 30, 2025
turkey day chaos
As always, holidays are Very Busy Times for Abby and her chosen family.
Last soccer game
Possible big change for Anna
Impending birth of Georgia and Tanner’s baby
Colt’s parents back in town
A previous resident has returned with questions about his family of origin
An investigative reporter shows up and meets an untimely end
And ALL THE TURKEYS for the turkey Olympics have an unexpected adventure
No wonder Abby feels as if she never has a minute to herself!!
As always, holidays are Very Busy Times for Abby and her chosen family.
Last soccer game
Possible big change for Anna
Impending birth of Georgia and Tanner’s baby
Colt’s parents back in town
A previous resident has returned with questions about his family of origin
An investigative reporter shows up and meets an untimely end
And ALL THE TURKEYS for the turkey Olympics have an unexpected adventure
No wonder Abby feels as if she never has a minute to herself!!
November 1, 2025
Nice addition to the series
There is always a mystery to the story as well as lots of extended family issues. Colt's parents have returned to Holiday Bay, and things may be working out with them and Abby. A reporter who was staying at the Inn is murdered, but which story was he working on that got him killed? A young man returning to town to clean out his aunt's house finds some things that change his family dynamics.
There is always a mystery to the story as well as lots of extended family issues. Colt's parents have returned to Holiday Bay, and things may be working out with them and Abby. A reporter who was staying at the Inn is murdered, but which story was he working on that got him killed? A young man returning to town to clean out his aunt's house finds some things that change his family dynamics.
November 24, 2025
I have to call this story Troubled Waters
The escaped turkeys added a touch of humor to this story, but the heart of this story was actually family. Sometimes we find ourselves in places where even though our blood relatives are far away we are still blessed with friends who have become our chosen family.
Regardless of the normal ups and downs of human nature we find ourselves in awe of how rich and special our lives become.
The escaped turkeys added a touch of humor to this story, but the heart of this story was actually family. Sometimes we find ourselves in places where even though our blood relatives are far away we are still blessed with friends who have become our chosen family.
Regardless of the normal ups and downs of human nature we find ourselves in awe of how rich and special our lives become.
November 28, 2025
Yay, it was like a family reunion!
I know that didn't sound very mysterious but I had been missing my Holiday Bay family and friends! I hope the next one is ready for my library! 😊 Yesterday was my 81st birthday and I spent it with family and an amazing dinner prepared by all of us but mostly my sweet niece. I can so relate to Abby and throw in a good mystery and I am in heaven!!
I know that didn't sound very mysterious but I had been missing my Holiday Bay family and friends! I hope the next one is ready for my library! 😊 Yesterday was my 81st birthday and I spent it with family and an amazing dinner prepared by all of us but mostly my sweet niece. I can so relate to Abby and throw in a good mystery and I am in heaven!!
November 30, 2025
I love this series and this story as well . It revolves around a turkey contest at the school. when as a prank some students let the turkeys out and they scattered all over town. Georgia and Tanner are preparing for their baby and the Inn is preparing for Thanksgiving. An investigator is at the inn for few days to investigate a couple of things. We are looking into a past accident and a compliant of water pollution . The investigator is a murder victim. A VERY GOOD COZY MYSTERY SERIES.
January 5, 2026
Great book with favorite characters
This book had several “mysteries“ that were written into the story. The murder of an investigative reporter that had been staying at the inn was investigated. In addition, a senator was being questioned regarding the murder, and not involved. However, he was the father of a baby born years ago and that was probably a secret kept even from him.
This book had several “mysteries“ that were written into the story. The murder of an investigative reporter that had been staying at the inn was investigated. In addition, a senator was being questioned regarding the murder, and not involved. However, he was the father of a baby born years ago and that was probably a secret kept even from him.
October 29, 2025
Run away turkeys and a dead man washed up on the beach...Thanksgiving time in Holiday Bay! As usual, there is lots going on in Holiday Bay and Abby and her friends are right there to assist Colt, Alex and the rest of the police. And was good to see Beck also in the story again from his booth at the Bistro.
October 31, 2025
Great.
I do love this series. And the Inn at Holiday Bay is probably my favourite of all the books at Holliday Bay, though always read all of them. I loved seeing Abby and Colt working closely together and I really liked seeing Colt and Mackey facing Colt’s mother supporting Abby. Colt’s dad is lovely and really likes Abby and sees how good Abby and Colt are together. I can’t wait for the next one.
I do love this series. And the Inn at Holiday Bay is probably my favourite of all the books at Holliday Bay, though always read all of them. I loved seeing Abby and Colt working closely together and I really liked seeing Colt and Mackey facing Colt’s mother supporting Abby. Colt’s dad is lovely and really likes Abby and sees how good Abby and Colt are together. I can’t wait for the next one.
November 3, 2025
An investigator reporter comes to the Inn
The reporter is asking questions about Senator Hillsdale's teenage summers. A former resident, Dakota, returns to prep his family's home for sale. Medical concerns for Georgia and Hazel cause stress. Anna's aunt, Frannie, arrives to meet Anna. Abby is considering building a house for Colt, Mackey, and Tyler near the Inn.
The reporter is asking questions about Senator Hillsdale's teenage summers. A former resident, Dakota, returns to prep his family's home for sale. Medical concerns for Georgia and Hazel cause stress. Anna's aunt, Frannie, arrives to meet Anna. Abby is considering building a house for Colt, Mackey, and Tyler near the Inn.
November 5, 2025
What happened to the turkeys?
Something just didn't work out with the turkey trot. Like they got loose. But if that wasn't all there was a PI journal person wondering around and then he wasn't. All happened in the most stressful time of holliday planning. Has anyone started Christmas shopping yet? Never mind.
Something just didn't work out with the turkey trot. Like they got loose. But if that wasn't all there was a PI journal person wondering around and then he wasn't. All happened in the most stressful time of holliday planning. Has anyone started Christmas shopping yet? Never mind.
November 8, 2025
This series just keeps getting better and better!
I’m looking forward to Abby and Colt’s future personal life. This is actually my favorite series by Kathi Daley. I enjoy the others yet I’ve been drawn into these people lives. Indeed, they are one huge happy family and that does my heart good. Touché, Kathi and Godspeed.
I’m looking forward to Abby and Colt’s future personal life. This is actually my favorite series by Kathi Daley. I enjoy the others yet I’ve been drawn into these people lives. Indeed, they are one huge happy family and that does my heart good. Touché, Kathi and Godspeed.
November 9, 2025
Love as always
Loose turkeys, dead reporter, a parental mystery, and of course Thanksgiving are all part of this book. Kathi never fails to keep me engrossed in the story with a turn around every corner. I miss the characters in between books, thankfully some are intertwined in the other series as well. Highly recommend.
Loose turkeys, dead reporter, a parental mystery, and of course Thanksgiving are all part of this book. Kathi never fails to keep me engrossed in the story with a turn around every corner. I miss the characters in between books, thankfully some are intertwined in the other series as well. Highly recommend.
November 5, 2025
Another good book
Another good book in this series. So much goes on in these stories. And all the people from the other series are always included. There are always a couple of mysteries going on. The family that was cobbled together is always nice to read about.
Another good book in this series. So much goes on in these stories. And all the people from the other series are always included. There are always a couple of mysteries going on. The family that was cobbled together is always nice to read about.
November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving mention
A mystery upon mystery. A tale of family and history. This is a series and while I got the point I believe reading the other books would have been helpful to stay on track.
A mystery upon mystery. A tale of family and history. This is a series and while I got the point I believe reading the other books would have been helpful to stay on track.
November 17, 2025
My review for Trouble in the Turkey Truck
I absolutely loved it! Another wonderful book! I hope Tyler comes around. I hope that gets answered in the next book. This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
I absolutely loved it! Another wonderful book! I hope Tyler comes around. I hope that gets answered in the next book. This is a must read series! I can’t wait for the next book!
January 4, 2026
Inconsistent storyline
If you follow this series, then you’ll be surprised to find that the continued storyline from the last book in the series into this one has competing information to the story. In the last book, Lorelei had no sister & in this book, she suddenly does.
If you follow this series, then you’ll be surprised to find that the continued storyline from the last book in the series into this one has competing information to the story. In the last book, Lorelei had no sister & in this book, she suddenly does.
October 30, 2025
One of my favorite series.
October 30, 2025
Always delightful, this one tied up some loose ends. But more excitement ahead, can't wait for the next one!
October 31, 2025
Enjoyment
I always look forward to each new book. I'm a reader and her books are some of the best.I recommend them to my reading friends Thank you
I always look forward to each new book. I'm a reader and her books are some of the best.I recommend them to my reading friends Thank you
November 4, 2025
great story, really enjoyed it...
November 8, 2025
Predictable, but fun to read
November 8, 2025
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
November 10, 2025
Great continuous read!
Love the characters, love the continuous story. Can't wait for the next one to come out. January can't come fast enough.
Love the characters, love the continuous story. Can't wait for the next one to come out. January can't come fast enough.
November 11, 2025
The adventure continues
Slightly predictable but a cozy read nevertheless . what happened to the big white dog ad the horse? And where did the German Shepard come from?
Slightly predictable but a cozy read nevertheless . what happened to the big white dog ad the horse? And where did the German Shepard come from?
November 13, 2025
It’s Thanksgiving. Georgia is resting, awaiting baby Charleigh. The soccer team plays their last match. A decades old mystery is brought to light.
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