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A Peach & Apple Crisp Worth Committing a Crime For 🔍

This past weekend, we gathered the whole family to celebrate Father’s Day with my 85-year-old dad. I was in charge of dessert, and I’d planned a classic peach crisp. But, as any seasoned home cook knows, things don’t always go according to plan… I didn’t have quite enough peaches to feed my big crew, so […]

Very Berry Rhubarb Jam Recipe

A sweet-tart, jewel-toned jam that’s perfect for spreading, gifting, or savoring by the spoonful. 🍓 Prep Time: 15 minutes 🍋 Cook Time: 25 minutes ❄️ Additional Time: 10 minutes 🕰️ Total Time: 50 minutes 🍯 Makes: ~6½ pints Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Prep the Fruit Mixture The night before (or at least 30 minutes before cooking), […]

Feathers, Footsteps, and Fowl Play

This morning’s backyard scene gave me a little heart-flutter of joy—and not the mystery kind! A proud mama turkey marched across my yard with eight fuzzy little poults trotting behind her like tiny, feathery detectives on a mission. It’s been a few years since we’ve had baby turkeys around here, likely thanks to the three coyotes who […]

The Case Of The Missing Wedding Planner! (Me!)

This week, my garden is full of bleeding hearts, and so is my own—though in the happiest way. My youngest daughter is getting married this week, and the house is about to burst with joy, laughter, and more tulle than you can imagine. Two of four of our daughters, my son-in-law and my sweet granddaughters are traveling in […]

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread

🕵️‍♀️ The Case of the Missing Shortbread… Solved! A baffling mystery unfolded in my kitchen this week… My perfectly baked batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread vanished without a trace! 🚨 Crumbs were my only clue. Suspicion immediately fell on two prime suspects—my son-in-laws. And after some light detective work (and a few guilty smiles), the […]

Step-by-Step Sourdough Boule Recipe

Oh my goodness—I just pulled the most scrumptious, golden sourdough boules out of the oven, and my house smells absolutely heavenly! One is a classic loaf, while the other is a little more indulgent—laminated with chocolate chips and dusted with cocoa powder before baking. Let’s just say it didn’t last long! The recipe suggests waiting […]

Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe

I hope today finds you cozy and enjoying the fall season as much as I am. The crisp air and colorful leaves are the perfect backdrop for curling up with a good mystery (and maybe a hot cup of tea, too!). Speaking of fall comforts, I wanted to share something I’m quite proud of—my homemade […]

Jumbo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mornings in my house always start with a fresh cup of coffee shared with my husband. It’s our little ritual before the day gets busy—just the two of us, enjoying a quiet moment together. Now, my husband is usually a low-carb kind of guy, but there’s one thing he’ll always make an exception for: a […]

Paperback Giveaway Alert!

I’m teaming up with my friend and fellow author Annabelle Lewis for an exciting paperback giveaway! 🎉 We’re giving away two books:✨ Cut and Run by Annabelle Lewis✨ The Blizzard Crossing by me! Enter now for your chance to win these two thrilling reads. Unfortunately, due to shipping costs, this giveaway is open to U.S. readers only. 👉 Click here […]

Popover Recipe

If you’ve read my cozy mysteries, you know I’m a big fan of little triumphs—solving mysteries, baking the perfect treat, or finding joy in everyday moments. Today, I want to share a triumph from my own kitchen that’s been years in the making! For years, I’ve been on a quest to master huge, puffy popovers […]

The Blizzard Crossing

The thrilling, action-packed first book in the romantic fantasy series Borderland Guardians from Lyssa Lund. When 30-something survivalist Bri Ryan follows her Borzoi Hounds off the trail in the woods during the middle of a blizzard, a terrifying creature arrives to try to make them his next meal. read more

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Deadly Dynasty

As an investigative reporting intern, Maya Rodgers is no stranger to danger, but she never expected to find herself embroiled in a murder mystery. When she's invited to an all-expenses-paid destination wedding of her former college roommate, Maya jumps at the chance for a little R&R. But her dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare when she discovers her dear friend dead in her bed the morning before the wedding. As Maya delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies surrounding the wealthy family her friend was about to marry in to. To make matters worse, she's conveniently framed for the murder and finds herself on the run from the FBI, CIA, or some other mysterious agency. With her life and freedom on the line, Maya must use all her skills as an amateur sleuth to clear her name and uncover the real killer. But in a game of cat and mouse where the stakes are this high, can Maya trust anyone? Will she survive long enough to break the story of a lifetime and make her career, or will it cost her everything? Read More

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The Lost Heir Of Isla

In a world where power and influence rule all, my father was a leader among leaders. As the head advisor to the realms of Isla, he held the fate of our world in his hands. But everything changed when the ruthless and evil Dominic Jull attacked, killing my father and his closest advisors in a brutal strike on the capitol. Born into a legacy of power and strength, I should have been next in line to take my father's place. But there was one small problem: I was born a girl. In a society where only men are deemed worthy of leadership, I was marked as an unfit offspring and cast aside. When my best friend Terron and I are forced to go on the run from the dictator who killed our parents I discover that my destiny may be more than I ever could have imagined. As my 19th birthday approaches and the hunters close in, I must unlock the secrets of my hidden powers and fight for survival in a world where only the strong survive. Read More

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Secrets Buried

Forty-something Real estate Agent Victoria Shepard is thrilled to sell the run-down Bradley estate to a buyer that wants to restore it to its former glory. read more

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Ink and Blood

Maya Rodgers, a tenacious reporter at the Post, is back on the beat after a harrowing experience in the Caribbean. Despite still grieving from her loss, she is eager to get back to work and make a difference. But when she receives an anonymous and cryptic message about missing girls and a missing reporter in Manhattan, Maya's investigative instincts are sparked. Who is Detective Roy? Who is behind the disappearances? And why did the sender of the message trust Maya to uncover the truth? Determined to uncover the mystery, Maya sets out for the gritty streets of New York, ready to delve into the dark underworld to get to the bottom of this unsettling case. But as she investigates, she realizes she may have bitten off more than she can handle. With the stakes rising and danger lurking at every turn, will Maya be able to solve the case before it's too late? Join her on a thrilling journey as she risks it all to bring justice to the missing girls and expose the truth. Read More

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