Desert Pines Mystery

All she wants is a fresh start, a cup of joe, and zero bodies. Two out of three ain't bad…Barista Jane McLaren came to Desert Pines, Oregon to lie low and keep her past firmly in the rearview mirror. But in a sunbaked resort town where gossip travels faster than wildfire, blending in isn't as easy as she hoped.When a local dies during the annual HOA meeting, whispers, grudges, and long-simmering rivalries bubble to the surface-and Jane finds herself pulled into the investigation, whether she likes it or not. As rumors swirl and secrets unravel, she must navigate a tangled web of neighbors, relatives, and buried skeletons. She's no detective-but someone in this town is a killer. And they might be closer than she thinks.Death by Association is the entertaining and delightfully twisty kick-off to a mystery series full of small-town secrets, dry humor, and a reluctant sleuth with more to hide than most.

Dark secrets, deadly brews, and a mystery that's anything but decaf!For Dr. Jane McLaren, a quiet life spent juggling her medical practice, her bustling cafe, and her always-crazy family is the goal. The last thing she needs is another body. But when she's called to examine the remains of a reclusive rafting guide, not even her favorite latte can prepare her for the mystery brewing in Desert Pines, Oregon.Once more, Jane must team up with Detective Joe Connor to solve a case. As they dig deeper into the guide's murky past, Jane discovers that danger is closer than she ever imagined. She finds herself confronting more than just a killer-she must finally face herself.Rapid Death serves up a tight mystery packed with twists, thrills, and a dollop of humor. For fans of cozy mysteries with the perfect blend of fun and bite, this heart-pounding adventure shows that when the truth is hard to swallow, sometimes all you need is love, family, and a really good cup of coffee.

Murder, mischief, and a spot of tea-welcome to Desert Pines!For once, life in Desert Pines is going well for Dr. Jane McLaren. Her medical practice is thriving, her cafe serves the best drinks in town, and her romance with Detective Joe Connor finally feels like the real deal.But the plot thickens after one of the Hot Lava Java baristas vanishes the same day a Shakespearean Society descends on the small resort town. When a string of harmless pranks at the Society's benefit performance of Hamlet turns fatal, Jane and Joe must sift through a Shakespearean tangle of clues to find a killer before the curtain falls on another victim. With drama spilling over like an overfilled teapot, Jane soon finds herself wondering what's real-and what is just clever set dressing.Can they find the culprit before the tragedy spills off the stage-or will they find themselves in hot water?Death Benefit blends dark secrets, clever twists, and plenty of fun sleuthing in a small-town mystery where 'all the world's a stage'-especially when murder takes the spotlight.