Aspiring chef Hannah Wendt has a multitude of talents-- prowess in the kitchen and in the bedroom-- but also a penchant for disposing of bothersome chefs. Wronged by those who steal her recipes, ridicule her weight, and denigrate her talents, Hannah has turned in her apron as sous chef and food stylist to plow new territory-- her overpowering hunger for revenge. Hooked on how tasty payback can be, soon she is bumping off famous chefs who've burned her ego with spectacular culinary flair.

In this novella by the New York Times-bestselling author, a mystery must be solved in time for a merry—and furry—Christmas…Jill Gardner has volunteered her shop, Coffee, Books, and More, to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party. Among the potential forever friends is a male terrier named Baby, whose owner died of a heart attack. With few clues to go on, even finding the name of Baby’s human is a daunting task. But there’s no challenge too big for Jill this ho...

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition of this delectable new cozy mystery series. Social media maven Maddy Montgomery’s perfectly ’grammable life has come undone, and she’s #StartingOver in a tiny town with one giant problem—a killer on the loose . . .When Maddy Montgomery’s groom is a no-show to their livestream wedding, it’s a disaster that no amount of filtering can fix. But a surprise inheritance offers a chance to regroup and rebrand—as...

This adorable New York Times bestselling early chapter book series is perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. B...

Posy “Doc” Hicks has high blood pressure. All thanks to a certain hazel-eyed blonde who drives him absolutely insane in her short shorts and cowboy boots.At first, Searcy Hodges is just a passing fancy.A look but don’t touch kind of girl.She has a bad attitude, an even worse bedside manner, and a chip on her shoulder the size of Texas.It would be wise to stay away, even if that attitude of hers really does great things for him.But how is a man suppos...

A special Christmas short story in “one of the funniest cozy series going” (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine).The Christmas rush is on as Brandy Borne and her quaintly quirky mother, Vivian, sniff out plum collectibles for resale, only to find the owner of a Santa's workshop worth of treasures has received some deadly tidings. It's beginning to look a lot like murder. . .but who wanted the deceased closed for the holidays—permanently? Maybe a rival antiques d...

When writer-for-hire Jaine Austen signs on to script vows for the ultimate Bridezilla, "I do's" soon become "I wish I hadn't's"--and curtains for the bride spell a veil of woes for Jaine. . .Jaine's accepted her share of lame gigs to pay the bills, but rewriting Shakespeare's got to be an all-time low. The fiasco begins with a call from Jaine's high-school nemesis, uber rich uber witch Patti Devane. It seems Patti will soon be sashaying down the aisle with another former classmate ...

Autumn in Blossom Valley means pumpkin patches are ripe and Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe’s cider shop is flourishing. But with this season comes . . .A FATAL HARVESTThe Fall Festival is in full swing. Civil War reenactors from three counties are partaking in Blossom Valley’s tribute to John Brown. Blue Ridge Mountain foliage is in full bloom. And best of all is Jacob Potter’s...

In Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Spice Shop owner Pepper Reece is savoring her business success, but soon finds her plans disrupted by a killer in the latest from the national bestselling author of Guilty as Cinnamon.Pepper Reece’s to-do list is longer than the shopping list for a five-course dinner, as she conjures up spice blends bursting with seasonal flavor, soothes nervous brides fretting over the gift registry, and crosses her fingers for a rave revie...

A Montgomery Maverick / Cowboy-Baker /Ex-Boyfriend Stalker / Romance NovelFrom New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Cynthia D'Alba comes a modern cowboy romance that's baking up a storm.Baker and small-town girl, Porchia Summers, never thought she'd see her ex-boyfriend again until he shows up at her bakery, threatening everything she's worked for. Desperate for help, she turns to the one man she knows can protect her - the handsome cowboy, Darre...

“Would you like to judge a baking contest?”It’s a dream come true for small-town witch, Maddie Goodcharm. At least it is until the organizer dies in unusual circumstances. Was it an accident? Law enforcement thinks so, but Maddie’s not so sure. She begins to investigate and soon she’s up to her buns in suspects.Meanwhile, her favorite bakery is closed and she’s mourning the demise of the best cinnamon buns in the universe. It’s hard to solve a murder when you’re craving swe...

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home! When Cocoa, a large chocolate Lab puppy, accidentally knocks over her elderly owner, Charles convinces his parents to foster this excitable dog. But can the Peterson household survive Cocoa's high energy behavior? Charles is confident that this intelligent pup will learn to calm down so they can find her a perfect forever home.