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The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Boxed Set
"The antics of these two will put a big smile on your face."
MEET FELICITY BELL & ALICE WHITEHOUSE. One a baker, the other a mortician’s assistant, they go after the bad guys with reckless abandon, cheerful ineptitude and a gross disregard for criminal life, aided and abetted by a cast of goofy small-town characters. A smidgen of mystery, a dash of comedy, a sprinkle of romance and caboodles of mayhem.
If you like your mysteries funny, quirky and sweet, you’re in for a treat with this new cozy mystery series.
This box set contains the first THREE books—almost 900 (paperback) pages. Snap it up now, and start reading today.
ONE SPOONFUL OF TROUBLE (Book 1)
When Felicity Bell expresses the wish there were more to life than working in the family bakery, she didn’t know her wish would come true so soon. Suddenly the small town of Happy Bays is confronted with a crime wave the likes of which she’s never seen. The main culprit seems to be big shot reporter Rick Dawson, and soon the two are at daggers drawn.
Rick actually came down to Happy Bays to work on a tell-all article exposing villainous billionaire Chazz Falcone. Rick just lost his job because of the exposé, and he’s determined to nail the real estate tycoon to the wall. He soon discovers that trouble has followed him from New York City. Though she pretends to be a baker, he has a sneaking suspicion Felicity Bell is really working for Falcone, trying to get her hands on his article.
Before long, Felicity and Rick find themselves in a reluctant partnership fighting the crime wave that has hit Happy Bays, and the shady billionaire who seems to be behind all the trouble.
TWO SCOOPS OF MURDER (Book 2)
Happy Bays, that peaceful little town nestled on Long Island’s south shore, is suddenly the scene of a brutal murder. Felicity Bell, baker and sometime crime reporter, decides to get involved when the police appear stumped. Very soon, however, more murders startle the small community, and Felicity enlists the help of the ‘holy trinity’, three nosy and gossipy members of the Happy Bays Neighborhood Watch Committee (HBNWC).
Meanwhile Alice Whitehouse, Felicity’s best friend and chairwoman of the HBNWC, has other fish to fry in the form of Reece Hudson, Hollywood hunk. Alice has been Reece’s number one fan since he first rose to fame, and the fact that the handsome movie star is in town to introduce his fiancée to his father doesn’t stop her from accidentally falling into the man’s arms, and promptly signing him up for the HBNWC.
Now Felicity, with the help of Alice, the Holy Trinity, and action hero Reece Hudson, has to find a way to stop the killer before he strikes again. And as the body count rises, Felicity finds herself running out of time, out of options, and out of customers.
THREE SHOTS OF DISASTER (Book 3)
Just when Felicity Bell, well-renowned baker and sometime crime reporter, thought that the streets of Happy Bays were safe once again, tragedy strikes. First there’s the nuclear power plant, where a terrorist is plotting revenge on the small Long Island town.
Then there’s Mayor MacDonald’s pet parrot Moe who is suddenly kidnapped, and finally Felicity’s best friend Alice’s love life suffers a crushing blow when Hollywood hunk Reece Hudson decides to return to his ex-girlfriend, the socialite Dorothy Valour.
Felicity, Alice, and their band of friends are faced with three shots of disaster. And this may well be the end, for even Felicity’s baking skills seem to have deserted her when her muffins turn out inedible, due to a mistake in Granny Bell’s recipe.
Will Alice be reunited with Reece? Will Moe the Parrot escape his captors? Will Happy Bays survive nuclear disaster? And, most importantly, will Felicity’s baking prowess return? In this, Alice and Felicity’s third mystery, things look very grim indeed…
MEET FELICITY BELL & ALICE WHITEHOUSE. One a baker, the other a mortician’s assistant, they go after the bad guys with reckless abandon, cheerful ineptitude and a gross disregard for criminal life, aided and abetted by a cast of goofy small-town characters. A smidgen of mystery, a dash of comedy, a sprinkle of romance and caboodles of mayhem.
If you like your mysteries funny, quirky and sweet, you’re in for a treat with this new cozy mystery series.
This box set contains the first THREE books—almost 900 (paperback) pages. Snap it up now, and start reading today.
ONE SPOONFUL OF TROUBLE (Book 1)
When Felicity Bell expresses the wish there were more to life than working in the family bakery, she didn’t know her wish would come true so soon. Suddenly the small town of Happy Bays is confronted with a crime wave the likes of which she’s never seen. The main culprit seems to be big shot reporter Rick Dawson, and soon the two are at daggers drawn.
Rick actually came down to Happy Bays to work on a tell-all article exposing villainous billionaire Chazz Falcone. Rick just lost his job because of the exposé, and he’s determined to nail the real estate tycoon to the wall. He soon discovers that trouble has followed him from New York City. Though she pretends to be a baker, he has a sneaking suspicion Felicity Bell is really working for Falcone, trying to get her hands on his article.
Before long, Felicity and Rick find themselves in a reluctant partnership fighting the crime wave that has hit Happy Bays, and the shady billionaire who seems to be behind all the trouble.
TWO SCOOPS OF MURDER (Book 2)
Happy Bays, that peaceful little town nestled on Long Island’s south shore, is suddenly the scene of a brutal murder. Felicity Bell, baker and sometime crime reporter, decides to get involved when the police appear stumped. Very soon, however, more murders startle the small community, and Felicity enlists the help of the ‘holy trinity’, three nosy and gossipy members of the Happy Bays Neighborhood Watch Committee (HBNWC).
Meanwhile Alice Whitehouse, Felicity’s best friend and chairwoman of the HBNWC, has other fish to fry in the form of Reece Hudson, Hollywood hunk. Alice has been Reece’s number one fan since he first rose to fame, and the fact that the handsome movie star is in town to introduce his fiancée to his father doesn’t stop her from accidentally falling into the man’s arms, and promptly signing him up for the HBNWC.
Now Felicity, with the help of Alice, the Holy Trinity, and action hero Reece Hudson, has to find a way to stop the killer before he strikes again. And as the body count rises, Felicity finds herself running out of time, out of options, and out of customers.
THREE SHOTS OF DISASTER (Book 3)
Just when Felicity Bell, well-renowned baker and sometime crime reporter, thought that the streets of Happy Bays were safe once again, tragedy strikes. First there’s the nuclear power plant, where a terrorist is plotting revenge on the small Long Island town.
Then there’s Mayor MacDonald’s pet parrot Moe who is suddenly kidnapped, and finally Felicity’s best friend Alice’s love life suffers a crushing blow when Hollywood hunk Reece Hudson decides to return to his ex-girlfriend, the socialite Dorothy Valour.
Felicity, Alice, and their band of friends are faced with three shots of disaster. And this may well be the end, for even Felicity’s baking skills seem to have deserted her when her muffins turn out inedible, due to a mistake in Granny Bell’s recipe.
Will Alice be reunited with Reece? Will Moe the Parrot escape his captors? Will Happy Bays survive nuclear disaster? And, most importantly, will Felicity’s baking prowess return? In this, Alice and Felicity’s third mystery, things look very grim indeed…
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Published December 3, 2015
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Nic Saint
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Nic has a background in political science and before being struck by the writing bug worked odd jobs around the world (including but not limited to massage therapist in Mexico, gardener in Italy, restaurant manager in India, and Berlitz teacher in Belgium).
When he’s not writing he enjoys curling up with a good (comic) book, watching British crime dramas, French comedies or Nancy Meyers movies, sampling pastry (apple cake!), pasta and chocolate (preferably the dark variety), twisting himself into a pretzel doing morning yoga, going for a run, and spoiling his big red tomcat Tommy.
He lives with his wife (and aforementioned cat) in a small village smack dab in the middle of absolutely nowhere and is probably writing his next ‘Mysteries of Max’ book right now.
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Nic has a background in political science and before being struck by the writing bug worked odd jobs around the world (including but not limited to massage therapist in Mexico, gardener in Italy, restaurant manager in India, and Berlitz teacher in Belgium).
When he’s not writing he enjoys curling up with a good (comic) book, watching British crime dramas, French comedies or Nancy Meyers movies, sampling pastry (apple cake!), pasta and chocolate (preferably the dark variety), twisting himself into a pretzel doing morning yoga, going for a run, and spoiling his big red tomcat Tommy.
He lives with his wife (and aforementioned cat) in a small village smack dab in the middle of absolutely nowhere and is probably writing his next ‘Mysteries of Max’ book right now.
www.nicsaint.com
www.facebook.com/nicsaintauthor
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September 25, 2017
Good cozies
These books are lots of fun. They are certainly light reading in the tradition of cozy mysteries, but if you like the genre, you will love these. There is always a little mystery, a little murder, and always the characters of Happy Bays who are broadly and comically drawn. They are sure to make you smile, and make great reading for the beach or in front of the roaring fire on a cold winter day
These books are lots of fun. They are certainly light reading in the tradition of cozy mysteries, but if you like the genre, you will love these. There is always a little mystery, a little murder, and always the characters of Happy Bays who are broadly and comically drawn. They are sure to make you smile, and make great reading for the beach or in front of the roaring fire on a cold winter day
March 5, 2016
One Spoonful of Trouble (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Book 1).
so what do you do when you are a reporter and you lose your job . and decide to go to a place where you meet a woman who keeps throwing stuff at you only to get hurt in the physical sense .
and what of your best friend who you grew up with is marrying your step sister .
and what if your a reporter who is writing a story about Chazz Falcone . though there is a plot twist who is the reporter to Chazz . and wil Chazz try to get with Felicity or will the reporter .
and what do you do when your father tells you you either work or lose your inheritance .
so this book to me is funny there is nothing um x rated about it the most you may see is some knock outs as in over the head . some hijinx and some funny scenes that you will laugh your butt off . well not have your butt leave your body but you know what i mean . you will laugh out loud . so if you read it i would refrain from eating or drinking
Two Scoops of Murder (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Book 2)
this is an Arc review given in exchange for an honest review ,
and also i used the kindle unlimited as well so its a mix of both ,
so what do you do when you find one person who owns property and there is a murderer on the lose .
and what do you do when you find out there is not one but three murderers in this . and i bet you will never guess who is the murderer i never thought it was the murderer lol,.
but what happens when a man from your past comes to happy bays someone you have had a crush on and you made a bet with your best friend to win him over .
and what happens when his fiancee comes to town . will Alice get the man or lose him
Three Shots of Disaster (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Book 3)
so what do you do when a parrot is napped and then an actor wants revenge another wants to be in Alice's shoes due to a certain hot actor . and what if the town is in trouble due to one man who wants to hurt many people but one man who did a stunt wrong and now another is out for blood . buy and read and see what mystery is in store at happy bays
so what do you do when you are a reporter and you lose your job . and decide to go to a place where you meet a woman who keeps throwing stuff at you only to get hurt in the physical sense .
and what of your best friend who you grew up with is marrying your step sister .
and what if your a reporter who is writing a story about Chazz Falcone . though there is a plot twist who is the reporter to Chazz . and wil Chazz try to get with Felicity or will the reporter .
and what do you do when your father tells you you either work or lose your inheritance .
so this book to me is funny there is nothing um x rated about it the most you may see is some knock outs as in over the head . some hijinx and some funny scenes that you will laugh your butt off . well not have your butt leave your body but you know what i mean . you will laugh out loud . so if you read it i would refrain from eating or drinking
Two Scoops of Murder (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Book 2)
this is an Arc review given in exchange for an honest review ,
and also i used the kindle unlimited as well so its a mix of both ,
so what do you do when you find one person who owns property and there is a murderer on the lose .
and what do you do when you find out there is not one but three murderers in this . and i bet you will never guess who is the murderer i never thought it was the murderer lol,.
but what happens when a man from your past comes to happy bays someone you have had a crush on and you made a bet with your best friend to win him over .
and what happens when his fiancee comes to town . will Alice get the man or lose him
Three Shots of Disaster (The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse Book 3)
so what do you do when a parrot is napped and then an actor wants revenge another wants to be in Alice's shoes due to a certain hot actor . and what if the town is in trouble due to one man who wants to hurt many people but one man who did a stunt wrong and now another is out for blood . buy and read and see what mystery is in store at happy bays
February 14, 2016
I got this in exchange for an honest review, I am a fan of this author and enjoy his work this one was very interesting to read it is well written the flow of events if perfect between each chapter character and book it has a lot of elements that will keep you reading and captivated by these characters that we can each relate to I loved the action the suspense the thrill and mystery in each one so amazing hope to get my hands on the next one
April 27, 2016
Adorable!!
These books had me laughing as well as keeping me wanting to know what on earth was going to happen next in Happy Bays - a very unusual little town with friendly (and deadly) citizens. I'm so glad I've found these little jewels, it's light fluffy reading.
These books had me laughing as well as keeping me wanting to know what on earth was going to happen next in Happy Bays - a very unusual little town with friendly (and deadly) citizens. I'm so glad I've found these little jewels, it's light fluffy reading.
February 25, 2016
Eh
Way too cutesy for my taste. I prefer a book that rings true and nothing about these books seems plausible. Also, having grown up on Long Island I found the vernacular totally off....it is a good mindless read for a beach vacation when you are looking to shut off your brain
Way too cutesy for my taste. I prefer a book that rings true and nothing about these books seems plausible. Also, having grown up on Long Island I found the vernacular totally off....it is a good mindless read for a beach vacation when you are looking to shut off your brain
March 6, 2016
Bell & Whitehouse
This is a very quick read, short chapters and a good story. Although there are some editing errors and some character development needs to continue this is a fun story and worth the time.
This is a very quick read, short chapters and a good story. Although there are some editing errors and some character development needs to continue this is a fun story and worth the time.
February 13, 2016
Fun to read
Fun and easy to read, no sooner you finish one you start the next and gives you a craving for cake....
Fun and easy to read, no sooner you finish one you start the next and gives you a craving for cake....
February 16, 2016
I loved all 3 books. I can't wait to read the next one.
I loved all 3 books. I can't wait to read the next ones. I liked thee characters and great humor.
I loved all 3 books. I can't wait to read the next ones. I liked thee characters and great humor.
March 30, 2016
Fun Reading
Fun books with good characters and fast-moving plots. I enjoyed the second and third books more than the first. Good for light reading.
Fun books with good characters and fast-moving plots. I enjoyed the second and third books more than the first. Good for light reading.
October 15, 2016
Funny and enjoyable
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the 1st three books in this series. There where Times when I laughed out loud. Perfectly lighthearted mysteries.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the 1st three books in this series. There where Times when I laughed out loud. Perfectly lighthearted mysteries.
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December 13, 2016I actually only read one of the three stories and just could not bring myself to read any more.
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January 1, 2017Not good. Didn't get past the first book.
December 15, 2015
A great boxset for a mystery lover with a side of romance. You can't go wrong with this set.
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