Hounds, Harvest, and Homicide

Hounds, Harvest, and Homicide
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2020-01-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750842

USA Today–Bestselling Author: A fundraiser turns fatal, and an animal-shelter volunteer has to sniff out a killer . . . When Missy Kingston brought her pooch-party program to an annual gala fundraiser for the city’s women’s shelter, she didn’t expect a murder. But the most prominent financial contributor to the shelter has been found dead, bringing the big night to a halt. The suspect list is long, but Missy knows one person who shouldn't be on it: her friend Max Hoover. Missy vows to prove his innocence, and that determination leads her down a path of power, politics, and money. And it’s a path the killer doesn't want her taking . . .

Pooches, Pumpkins, and Poison

Pooches, Pumpkins, and Poison
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750788

USA Today–Bestselling Author: A widowed mom and animal-shelter volunteer has to put Halloween celebrations aside to hound a killer . . . It’s Halloween season, and the local animal shelter’s pooch adoption manager, Missy Kingston, is excited to show off the available dogs at her Georgia town’s Halloween festival. But when she discovers the festival’s organizer dead in a pile of pumpkins, Missy has strong suspicions that it wasn’t natural causes. When Missy sets out to investigate the murder on her own, what she discovers could solve the case—if she can elude a killer who’s gone out of their gourd . . .

The Claus Killing

The Claus Killing
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750478

A small-town realtor must solve Santa’s murder in this Southern holiday whodunit from the author of the Pooch Party Cozy Mysteries. Christmas is just around the corner, and the entire town of Bramblett County, Georgia, is ready and waiting for the big event! But a terrible tragedy threatens the celebration and leaves a key component of the holiday dead. Now Lily must uncover the truth and save Bramblett County’s Christmas . . . before it’s too late. Join Lily in her holiday hunt for the truth! Praise for the mysteries of Carolyn Ridder Aspenson “I love the charming Southern small-town dynamic and all the drama it brings. And the supporting characters are a hoot!” —Caroline Fardig, USA Today–bestselling author “If you like southern charm and laughter with deadly mysteries, this is your series.” —Wulfwyn Reads Excessively “Has all the earmarks I look for in an engrossing whodunnit; a couple of plausible red herrings, a few rescue dogs for interest, and a budding romantic interest that will keep at least this avid reader coming back with each new installment. An excellent read, I am highly recommending!” —Roxx Is Reading

Open House Heist

Open House Heist
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750834

A realtor in small-town Georgia is dealing with a hot property—and a cold case—in this mystery from the USA Today–Bestselling author. You solve new murders and uncover old crimes, but can you save someone from doing hard time? To return what was lost, solve my riddle at all costs. Travel back to ’83 and the murder of a girl from Forsyth County. The note sat inside an otherwise empty lockbox on the dining room table of Bramblett County realtor Lily Sprayberry’s open house listing—a lockbox that formerly contained an expensive coin collection she promised would remain safe. Lily knows the person that wrote the note meant it for her, and knows she needs to do what it says to get the coin collection back. Determined to solve the thirty-six-year-old murder, Lily discovers the clues lead her to a possible killer she’d never suspect—someone near and dear to her heart.

Signed, Sealed and Dead

Signed, Sealed and Dead
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2020-01-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750826

USA Today–Bestselling Author: The clock runs out for a Georgia high school coach—and a sleuthing realtor is on the case . . . Realtor Lily Sprayberry hopes to have kids someday—and if she does, she’ll refuse to let them play sports. It’s not because she thinks sports are dangerous—it’s the parents. God bless them, they’re a hot mess. When her client, the high school’s new varsity lacrosse coach, is murdered, her list of suspects looks like a PTA membership list. Someone on that list wanted him dead, and she’ll go into overtime to find his killer—even if it means being benched . . . permanently.

Realtor Rub Out

Realtor Rub Out
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2019-07-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 164875080X

USA Today–Bestselling Author: A house on the market becomes the scene of a homicide—and one realtor is listing all the suspects . . . Bramblett County, Georgia realtor Lily Sprayberry’s brand new listing is a hit, just not the kind she expected. When she stops by the staged home, she finds the dead body of another realtor lying on the living room floor. With only a week until her destination wedding, and no leads, no potential suspects, and no possibility to leave the state until the murder is solved, Lily’s sheriff fiancé thinks they should postpone their nuptials. But that doesn't work for the soon-to-be bride. Determined to find the killer in time to say “I do,” she does a little investigating herself. But with knowledge of Lily's knack for solving crimes, the killer is homing in . . .

Bidding War Break-In

Bidding War Break-In
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020-01-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750818

A Georgia realtor is selling a townhouse—but there are perils hidden in the property—in this witty mystery by the USA Today–Bestselling author. Being a realtor is a lot like being a bartender: Sometimes you get an up-close and personal view of things you’d rather not. Lily Sprayberry has been asked to list and sell a deceased friend’s townhouse, and a portion of the profit will go to a scholarship fund in that friend’s name. The problem is, someone doesn’t want the place to sell. And they’ll do whatever’s necessary to make sure it doesn’t—including ruin Lily’s reputation. That just doesn’t sit well with this Southern gal. It’s her job to sell the house—even if that means taking down a crook in the process . . .

Decluttered and Dead

Decluttered and Dead
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-01-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750796

A Georgia real estate pro needs to find the key to a murder in this mystery by the USA Today–Bestselling author . . . Real estate agent Lily Sprayberry doesn’t like sticking her nose in other people’s business, but sometimes, she can’t help herself. Especially when those people are ones she cares about. And when one of them winds up dead during Lily’s decluttering and staging class, she has to find the killer—much to the chagrin of the county sheriff who just happens to be the man she’s loved since she was a kid. Too bad though, because once a friend, always a friend, at least in Lily’s book. She’ll do whatever she can to find the killer, even if that means she might die. Because that’s what friendship means to Lily Sprayberry . . .

Foreclosure Fatality

Foreclosure Fatality
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648750621

Murder and sparring seniors stir up trouble for a spunky, small-town Georgia realtor in this cozy mystery by the author of Realtor Rub Out. I made a promise, multiple times actually, to my husband, the Bramblett County Sheriff. I promised I wouldn’t put my life at risk doing his job. But… when I find my potential client’s son standing over her dead body, all bets are off. I just can’t let it go, no matter how hard I try. Truth be told, I’d put myself up against a murderer any day if it kept me from taking sides between Henrietta and Bonnie, besties currently on the outs. Risking my life is one thing, but getting between those two is something no person in their right mind should do. Who am I kidding? I can’t stop myself from trying to help them too. I just hope I come out of this alive. “The supporting characters are a hoot!” —Caroline Fardig, USA Today–bestselling author

Deal Gone Dead

Deal Gone Dead
Author: Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Publisher: SevernRiver+ORM
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 164875077X

USA Today–Bestselling Author: There’s money buried in Bramblett County, Georgia, and people are dying to find it—literally . . . . Lily Sprayberry made a promise to her cranky client, Myrtle Redbecker, swearing to sell her house to the highest commercial bidder no matter what. And when she found Myrtle dead on her kitchen floor, she vowed to keep that promise—and to find the killer. But there’s a catch—or two. The new sheriff in town is Lily’s ex-boyfriend, and the last thing she wants to do is deal with him. She’s also not big on putting herself in dangerous situations, but a girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do. Now she’s stuck in the middle of a murder investigation, and if she’s not careful, she just might end up the next victim . . .