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A quaint bookshop, a small-town murder, and a brand-new amateur sleuth—what could possibly go wron? arvey Beckett dreamed of opening a cozy bookstore in the charming town of St. Marin’s, where the biggest drama would be late book returns. But when she stumbles over a dead body in her storeroom—none other than the town’s most nosy and unpopular reporter—her fresh start takes a deadly turn. Her grand opening is overshadowed by whispers of murder, and Harvey is suddenly at the center of small-town intrigue. With her faithful hound, Mayhem, by her side and her aloof cat, Aslan, watching from a safe distance, she’s determined to clear her name and uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into the town’s secrets, the more dangerous the game becomes. Someone in St. Marin’s wants to keep the past buried—at any cost. Can Harvey solve the mystery before the killer closes the book on her for goo? ublishable by Death is the first book in The St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series, a charming mystery collection filled with books, quirky characters, and plenty of small-town secrets. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series? I am ready to move to St. Marin's and be part of the IN group. ? This charming story includes murder, a collection of friends, a new bookshop in an historical building that used to be a gas station. ? From the start the author has your attention and builds on the storyline very well. ? A small town, a new book store, and murder…? I really appreciate the way the author wove history into her setting. Nothing like cozy mysteries with dogs, a cat, a sweet romance, and a murder or two.

The things Harvey Beckett doesn’t know about her neighbors could get her killed. Spring in St. Marin’s should mean peaceful walks with her dog, cozy bookshop evenings, and maybe a little romance. But when Harvey and Mayhem stumble upon a dead body, she quickly learns that small towns hide big secrets—and some are deadly. As she and her friends dig into the mystery of the detested local bank manager’s murder, they uncover long-buried grudges, hidden scandals, and a web of deceit that could put them all in danger. Can Harvey solve the case before she becomes the next victi? urder and mayhem come to St. Marin’s in Bound to Execute, a gripping, character-driven cozy mystery perfect for fans of small-town intrigue, lovable sleuths, and a touch of heartwarming romance. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series? Each book more charming than the last. ? I'm hooked!? I couldn't put it down. ? Loved it! Never saw the end coming. ? Great characters, lots of dogs and one cat. ? A must-read for any cozy mystery reader.

Murder, family secrets, and a runaway tractor—just another day in St. Marin’s. Bookshop owner Harvey Beckett never expected a mother-daughter outing to involve dodging a massive tractor—or discovering a dead body. But when the town’s most despised dairy farmer turns up murdered, Harvey and her parents find themselves tangled in an investigation that reveals a not-so-secret family scandal. Harvey’s curiosity has a way of getting her into trouble, but this time, it might be her mother who pays the price. As the clues stack up, so does the danger, and before long, they’re both caught in a deadly game with a killer who has no intention of letting them walk away. Can Harvey solve the case before she and her mother become the next victims? Or will this investigation put an end to her sleuthing days for goo? ntitled to Kill is the second book in The St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series, a witty and charming mystery filled with quirky characters, small-town secrets, and page-turning intrigue. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series:? Love the honesty of the situations. ? I couldn't put the book down. ? Good wholesome characters, mystery, fur babies, romance & a murder. ? The characters feel like friends you haven’t met yet. ? A wonderful cozy mystery that will keep you entertained. ? A breezy and easy-to-read cozy mystery.