Prams and Poison

Prams and Poison
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The only constant is . . . murder. When Kate’s best friend Paula is hired to renovate one of San Francisco’s famous Victorian-style “painted ladies,” it seems like the gig of a lifetime. But when a stiletto-brandishing tenant chases Kate and Paula off the front steps, it quickly becomes clear that finding the perfect paint swatches is going to be the easy part. And that’s before a skeleton in a Victorian-era gown tumbles out of the attic. Kate knows she has to take the case . . . but what’s she supposed to do with nine-month-old Laurie now that her main babysitter’s found a new job? Her mom hasn’t been much help since she’s started juggling a string of dates with two men—her boyfriend who wants to propose and an ex who’s back to sweep her off her feet. Can Kate solve her most complicated case yet between interviewing new nannies and overseeing her own convoluted garage-turned-nursery renovation? Or will all this change be the death of her blooming PI career? To do: 1. Find the perfect nanny. 2. Write a thank-you note to Mom’s ex-boyfriend. (Weird.) 3. Research electricians to make sure the next one won’t light the house on fire. 4. Crack the case. Dive into the ninth book of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries, a laugh-out-loud, page-turning clean cozy mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain

The Bev Saunders Thriller Series

The Bev Saunders Thriller Series
Author: Marnie Riches
Publisher: Trapeze
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1398700347

READ THE COMPLETE P.I. BEVERLEY SAUNDERS COLLECTION FROM AMAZON BESTSELLER MARNIE RICHES TIGHTROPE. BACKLASH. Bev Saunders isn't afraid of anything, and so when she loses her job she decides to become a Private Investigator, specialising in digging up secrets about the most dangerous of people... but what happens when someone goes looking into her past? She's in too deep and she's not sure if she can get out. For fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers, the Beverley Saunders books are gripping, gritty must reads. Praise for Marnie Riches: 'Dark, gritty and funny.' STEVE CAVANAGH 'A gripping page-turner of a plot' ROZ WATKINS 'A corking thriller' ED JAMES

The Maternal Instincts Mysteries Special Collection: Bundle of Trouble, Motherhood is Murder, Formula for Murder

The Maternal Instincts Mysteries Special Collection: Bundle of Trouble, Motherhood is Murder, Formula for Murder
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 1363
Release: 2022-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The first three novels in the series that critics describe as “A fun, fast, cozy read that will keep its readers entertained and anxiously awaiting the next installment. A must read.” This omnibus edition includes the first THREE books in the best-selling Maternal Instincts Mystery series and is nearly 1000 pages of murder, thrills and laughs. BUNDLE OF TROUBLE (Book 1) A body has been dredged from the San Francisco Bay. Kate Connelly, pregnant and ready to pop, has reason to fear it may be her long lost brother-in-law. Battling sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts and breastfeeding mishaps she muddles through her own investigation, Mommy style:To do:1.Find Killer2.Figure out hideous breast pump.3.Avoid cranky cop.4.Send out Make birth announcements – need pink paper.5.FIND KILLERMOTHERHOOD IS MURDER (Book 2)Nights out are hard to come by for new parents. So when Kate’s new- mommy club, Roo & You, holds a dinner cruise, she and her husband leave baby Laurie with Kate’s mom and join the grown-ups for some fine dining on the San Francisco Bay.But when one of the cofounders of Roo & You takes a fatal spill down a staircase, the police department crashes the party. Suddenly every mom and her man has a motive. Kate’s on deck to solve the mystery- but a killer’s determined to make her rue the day she joined the first-time-mom’s club…FORMULA FOR MURDER (Book 3)Sleuth and first-time mom Kate Connolly and her baby are the victims of a hit-and-run, but escape unharmed. A witness identifies the car’s French diplomatic license plates, yet when Kate and her hubby try to get some answers, they get le cold shoulder.But there’s something going on at the French consulate that’s dirtier-and far deadlier-than any diaper. More than 100,000 copies downloaded since the series launched. Grab your copy now and save 45% against buying the individual books

Rockabye Murder

Rockabye Murder
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Dancing can be murder—literally. All Kate was supposed to do at this swing-dance lesson was master the triple step, which seemed like a breeze . . . when she wasn’t pregnant with twins. But now a dead body has lindy-hopped its way off the studio’s roof, clutching a cryptic note with a dire warning: if the studio goes ahead with the upcoming 1950s-themed benefit dance, one of the attendees will die on the dance floor. Kate’s got a case to solve and the clock is ticking, but her favorite babysitter is MIA. Can she solve the case before the killer strikes again? To do: 1. Help Mom’s boyfriend shop for engagement rings. 2. Learn how to do the Charleston without falling on my face. 3. Buy even more diapers. 4. Solve a murder—fast. Jitterbug into the eighth book of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries, a laugh-out-loud, page-turning clean cozy mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain.

Backlash

Backlash
Author: Marnie Riches
Publisher: Trapeze
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2020-01-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1409181987

'Dark, gritty and funny' - Steve Cavanagh on Marnie Riches Keep your enemies close and your neighbours closer... When Private Investigator Beverley Saunders is tasked with going undercover, she relishes the chance to disguise herself as a cleaner in order to get close to Manchester bad boy Anthony Anthony, aka 2Tone. Anthony's neighbours are suspicious of his wealth and sick of his anti-social behaviour, and Bev's just the woman they need to find out what's going on behind closed doors. As Bev begins to infiltrate Anthony's world, she soon realises she's in danger - and this time, she might be too far in to get out. Alongside her sidekick Doc, Bev must fight to discover the truth - but when people begin to die, she has to ask herself - is exposing Anthony worth risking her own life? Marnie Riches is back with a gritty, gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Praise for Marnie Riches: 'Dark, gritty and funny.' STEVE CAVANAGH 'A gripping page-turner of a plot' ROZ WATKINS 'A corking thriller' ED JAMES

Runaway Murder

Runaway Murder
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The second novel in the fun Gold Strike Mystery Series by USA Today Bestselling Author, Diana Orgain In the historic town of Golden, not everything that glitters is gold… Train aficionado, Jessica Peterson, may have found her dream job as the first female executive Chef of the Western Rails train. Problem is her ex-lover, is the Chief Conductor and he wants to turn the Summer BBQ Excursion into a Gourmet Champagne Brunch. Things turn contentious when online ticket sales double, thanks to Walter, the computer guru, and the results are in - it seems tourists are hankering for fancier feast. Just when Jessica thinks she has a handle on her temperamental ex-lover and conductor, along with the hustle and bustle of her new job… A body is found in the motorcar. It’s the computer guru, Walter. While plenty of people have motive, some of the strangers on the train carry dark secrets. The burden of getting the train back to the station before another person falls victim is on Jessica’s shoulders. Can she get everyone back safely, while figuring out whodunit?

Formula for Murder

Formula for Murder
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2020-06-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Bringing up baby--Bringing down a killer An over the top, good-time cozy mystery While taking baby Laurie to her very first Photo Shoot, sleuth and first-time mom Kate Connolly and her baby are the victims of a hit-and-run. Fortunately they escape unharmed, but when a witness identifies the car's French diplomatic license plates, Kate and her hubby try to get some answers. Soon they discover there's something going on at the French consulate that's dirtier-and far deadlier-than any diaper. It's up to Kate to keep Family Life on track while solving another puzzling whodunit! “A straightforward whodunit … chick lit meets noir in Diana Orgain’s fun mystery.” —The Mystery Gazette "A charming, gutsy, wry character who will make you laugh so hard you'll forget the labor pains." -Lousie Ure, Shamus Award-Winning Author "A fun, fast, cozy read that will keep its readers entertained and anxiously awaiting the next installment." —The Best Reviews

Dying for Gold

Dying for Gold
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2021-08-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The first novel in the fun Gold Strike Mystery Series by USA Today Bestselling Author, Diana Orgain In the historic town of Golden, not everything that glitters is gold… Frannie Peterson is on the verge of getting everything she's always wanted. A promotion at her beloved family's souvenir shop, a proposal from the love of her life, and most importantly her mother's approval. All this in time to celebrate Living History day. But....when the festival organizer is found murdered at her soon-to-be fiance's apartment everything hangs in the balance. Can Frannie find the murderer before he strikes again?

Murder as Savory as Biscuits

Murder as Savory as Biscuits
Author: Diana Orgain
Publisher: Diana Orgain
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2021-04-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Now that he's back from serving his country, all police officer, Leo Lawson wants is to ask out the sweetest jam-maker he’s ever known, Mona Reilly. And it’s finally time. But when the budding couple enjoys a picnic at Magnolia Falls, they discover a dog in distress. As the dog leads them to a body, Leo knows that the dog is the key to getting the girl—and uncovering the murderer. Despite the coupon clippers' last attempt with tampering with official police business, they are once again on the case. Struggling, Leo is torn between finding the dog a home and letting the scruffy mutt use his charm to win over Mona. But one thing is certain: the dog knows more than he’s saying.

The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland

The Penguin Guide to the Superstitions of Britain and Ireland
Author: Steve Roud
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 1004
Release: 2006-04-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0141941626

Are black cats lucky or unlucky? What should you do when you hear the first cuckoo? Since when have people believed that it's unlucky to shoot an albatross? Why does breaking a mirror lead to misfortune? This fascinating collection answers these and many other questions about the world of superstitions and forms an endlessly browsable guide to a subject that continues to obsess and intrigue.