Molly Stewart by Ruth J. Hartman

Hi there, My name is Molly Stewart. I live in tiny Whitewater Valley, Indiana with my cat, Percival. Some people might think being a cat groomer is an odd choice for an occupation, but I absolutely love it. My furry little clients – I’m talking about the cats, not...

Edie Brown by Trish Esden

We have one hard-and-fast house rule: first person up makes coffee for all. Normally, that duty falls to my uncle Tuck since he rolls out of bed long before Kala or I stir. He often—at first light—hikes behind the carriage barn that houses our antique shop and picks...

Samantha Richardson by Jen Pitts

There’s always something to celebrate in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the biggest season and most well-known celebration, but Halloween comes in second. From parties to decorations to costumes, October is filled with events for all ages. So, when September arrived, I...

Angel Johnson by Maryann Miller

Hi there. This is Angel Johnson from the Dallas police department. I’m a homicide detective and most often partnered with Sarah Kingsly. We’ve worked several cases together, and we’re still trying to make this partnership work. Sometimes it’s as challenging as a love...

Introducing Hadley Cooper by Susan M. Boyer *plus giveaway*

Hey, y’all, my name’s Hadley Cooper. First, I’d like to thank Dru Ann for allowing me to introduce myself to her friends. I’m a private investigator. I don’t know if any of y’all will ever have need of a detective’s services in the Charleston, South Carolina area, but...

Velma by Matt Cost

My name is Velma, and if I knew that tomorrow I’d go missing, I’d be quite shocked. I mean, I’ve always been a bit awry, but my life, with one small exception, okay large exception, is quite the bee’s knees. I live in the most swell place in the world, Brooklyn,...