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Her Missing Husband
Missing on the Menu at the Tattletale Café
In the sunny, tropical seaside town of Sandpiper Cove, the Tattle-Tale Café is more than just a coffee shop-it's the center of the community. With its breezy patio overlooking the ocean, the scent of Leigh-Ann Garrett's freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air, and a constant hum of chatter from the regulars, it's where locals gather to catch up on gossip and lend a hand when someone's in trouble.
Trouble arrives in the form of Katie Fox, whose perfect life is upended when her husband, Keith, vanishes without a trace. From the outside, Katie and Keith seemed like the ideal couple, but as whispers spread through Sandpiper Cove, it becomes clear that not everything was as picture-perfect as it seemed. Why did Keith leave without a word? And why does Katie seem to be hiding something?
Leigh-Ann, the café's sharp-eyed owner, can't resist a good mystery-especially when it threatens the harmony of her beloved town. With the help of her favorite regulars, the quick-witted Nora and ever-curious Liz, Leigh-Ann dives into the case. But solving the mystery of Keith's disappearance isn't easy. From the sandy beaches to the shady mangroves, the trio uncovers secrets that could devastate not just the Fox family, but the entire community.
Balancing café life, nosy neighbors, and a mystery that grows more tangled by the day, Leigh-Ann and her friends must piece together the truth before Sandpiper Cove's picture-perfect charm is shattered for good.
So grab a seat at the Tattle-Tale Café , feel the sea breeze on your face, and enjoy a cup of coffee with a side of mystery-because in this tropical paradise, the gossip is hot, and the secrets are even hotter!
In the sunny, tropical seaside town of Sandpiper Cove, the Tattle-Tale Café is more than just a coffee shop-it's the center of the community. With its breezy patio overlooking the ocean, the scent of Leigh-Ann Garrett's freshly brewed coffee wafting through the air, and a constant hum of chatter from the regulars, it's where locals gather to catch up on gossip and lend a hand when someone's in trouble.
Trouble arrives in the form of Katie Fox, whose perfect life is upended when her husband, Keith, vanishes without a trace. From the outside, Katie and Keith seemed like the ideal couple, but as whispers spread through Sandpiper Cove, it becomes clear that not everything was as picture-perfect as it seemed. Why did Keith leave without a word? And why does Katie seem to be hiding something?
Leigh-Ann, the café's sharp-eyed owner, can't resist a good mystery-especially when it threatens the harmony of her beloved town. With the help of her favorite regulars, the quick-witted Nora and ever-curious Liz, Leigh-Ann dives into the case. But solving the mystery of Keith's disappearance isn't easy. From the sandy beaches to the shady mangroves, the trio uncovers secrets that could devastate not just the Fox family, but the entire community.
Balancing café life, nosy neighbors, and a mystery that grows more tangled by the day, Leigh-Ann and her friends must piece together the truth before Sandpiper Cove's picture-perfect charm is shattered for good.
So grab a seat at the Tattle-Tale Café , feel the sea breeze on your face, and enjoy a cup of coffee with a side of mystery-because in this tropical paradise, the gossip is hot, and the secrets are even hotter!
158 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2021
About the author
Victoria L.K. Williams
50 books433 followersFun Cozy Mysteries, Paranormal Mysteries (with a fantasy twist) all set on the Florida Coast. A Romantic Christian Series, with a strong sense of family set in upstate New York. These are the stories Victoria writes.
A hopeless animal lover, Victoria adds plenty of cats and dogs in each book, and her love of gardening shows through the characters. As a storyteller, it is important for Victoria to draw the reader into the story; to make you feel the sultry tropical heat or the numbing cold of the north.
Victoria and her husband live in South Florida and own a landscape garden service. Two feisty cats make themselves at home, usually on her desk as she writes.
A lover of a good mystery, she is an avid reader and likes to be outdoors. When she is not reading, you may find her working on a needlepoint project.
Visit her website to learn about new and upcoming books.
http://www.VictoriaLKWilliams.com
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July 4, 2021
Leigh-Ann Hackett is the clandestine owner of the Tattle-tale restaurant.
When she and her friends notice one of the customers looking upset, they intrude on her privacy to find out what's wrong.
Her husband has mysteriously disappeared and the police have no idea where he is.
Thanks to Leigh-Ann's contacts still in the corporate world that she left after her husbands death. She was able to figure out some of the things that had evaded the police' observations.
This is the second of the Tattle-Tale mysteries.
It is the first one that I've read.
It is a mostly enjoyable story that is a stand alone book.
The story has developed characters and a good plotline.
The only real issue I had was at the end where the three friends set out to rescue the missing man without letting the police in on the plan to help insure the safety of all three of the ladies who set out for the rescue.
To me, this makes for some not-so-smart heroines.
When she and her friends notice one of the customers looking upset, they intrude on her privacy to find out what's wrong.
Her husband has mysteriously disappeared and the police have no idea where he is.
Thanks to Leigh-Ann's contacts still in the corporate world that she left after her husbands death. She was able to figure out some of the things that had evaded the police' observations.
This is the second of the Tattle-Tale mysteries.
It is the first one that I've read.
It is a mostly enjoyable story that is a stand alone book.
The story has developed characters and a good plotline.
The only real issue I had was at the end where the three friends set out to rescue the missing man without letting the police in on the plan to help insure the safety of all three of the ladies who set out for the rescue.
To me, this makes for some not-so-smart heroines.
September 21, 2021
A fun story that revolves a mystery that is not a murder (a nice change). Fun characters who are likeable and feel like friends.
August 2, 2021
Leigh-Ann Hackett works as a waitress on the Tattle-Tale Cafe and it's there where she find out that Katies' husband has gone missing, and she does not know why!
So, thats when the usual Tattle -Tale Cafe ladies decide they will help Katie find what happened, as the police does not have a clue to why he dissapeared.
Leigh-Ann's went to her corporate contacts that helped her before in the Missing Toys Mystery and found some people that could be interested in what Keith produced. So thats when the ladies are able to find out what had happened in this strange case!
This is book number two of the Tattle-Tale mysteries. Its a great book and is becoming one of Ms Williams great series!
So, thats when the usual Tattle -Tale Cafe ladies decide they will help Katie find what happened, as the police does not have a clue to why he dissapeared.
Leigh-Ann's went to her corporate contacts that helped her before in the Missing Toys Mystery and found some people that could be interested in what Keith produced. So thats when the ladies are able to find out what had happened in this strange case!
This is book number two of the Tattle-Tale mysteries. Its a great book and is becoming one of Ms Williams great series!
July 13, 2021
A true cozy mystery!
A great book that you can kick out in a couple of days that has a nice, clean, non-violent story. It's what cozy mysteries began as until they morphed into always having to have someone murdered. I'm so tired of reading books that gloss over someone getting killed just to sell a story. It's so wonderfully refreshing to just read a story about a mystery with no cursing, killing or sex. Highly recommended for the discerning reader who prefers to read a quality mystery without compromising their own moral values.
A great book that you can kick out in a couple of days that has a nice, clean, non-violent story. It's what cozy mysteries began as until they morphed into always having to have someone murdered. I'm so tired of reading books that gloss over someone getting killed just to sell a story. It's so wonderfully refreshing to just read a story about a mystery with no cursing, killing or sex. Highly recommended for the discerning reader who prefers to read a quality mystery without compromising their own moral values.
August 15, 2021
Her Missing Husband is the second book in the Tattle-Tale Mystery series by Victoria LK Williams.
The husband of a couple that frequented the Tattle-Tale Restaurant went missing. Leigh-Ann, Nora, and Liz step in to help the wife. This was a quick read with nice characters doing good things to help others and it just made me feel happy having read it.
I’ve purchased the first book to read next time I need a pick-me-up.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
The husband of a couple that frequented the Tattle-Tale Restaurant went missing. Leigh-Ann, Nora, and Liz step in to help the wife. This was a quick read with nice characters doing good things to help others and it just made me feel happy having read it.
I’ve purchased the first book to read next time I need a pick-me-up.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
August 18, 2021
Leigh-Ann Hackett is a lady on a mission to get to the truth when one of her friend's husbands goes missing in an unexpected, sudden way. While others are spreading nasty gossip, the sleuth convinces her friends to help her get to the bottom of what happened.
With a bit of investigating, snooping and determination, foul play of some sort is suspected, though nobody fears Keith is dead or has done anything hurtful behind his wife's back.
This novella makes a great, quick read for cozy lovers and can be read as a stand alone.
With a bit of investigating, snooping and determination, foul play of some sort is suspected, though nobody fears Keith is dead or has done anything hurtful behind his wife's back.
This novella makes a great, quick read for cozy lovers and can be read as a stand alone.
August 2, 2021
Definitely worth five stars!
It starts with a funny foreword, so that sets the tone! I’d like to say, though, that no cat EVER thinks of a human as boss LOL!
You can read this second book in the series perfectly well as a standalone. The story has got a great cozy feel to it and I immediately took to the main character Leigh-Ann. It’s a novella, so a fast read, but well worth your time!
It starts with a funny foreword, so that sets the tone! I’d like to say, though, that no cat EVER thinks of a human as boss LOL!
You can read this second book in the series perfectly well as a standalone. The story has got a great cozy feel to it and I immediately took to the main character Leigh-Ann. It’s a novella, so a fast read, but well worth your time!
May 1, 2026
This was a really good read, it was straight and to the point but still entertaining. It was great reading these two ladies talking to their friend at her Cafe and how they just took over and helped. Looking forward to more by this author. Grab this book and read along and see just how fast Leigh-Ann pieced it together and had it solved. Happy reading.
August 2, 2021
The warm and inviting Floridian setting in this series entices me to dream about a beach vacation. Leigh-Ann, the main character, is an intelligent woman with an expert nose for solving puzzles. I highly recommend this book and series.
June 3, 2026
A short cozy mystery story. Interesting and helpful characters who have a talent for looking into details that might help solve a crime. Assisting the authorities while looking and asking questions that the police can't ask.
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