Kinsey Reed by Ryan Hoffman

Hello, I’m Kinsey Reed. My author wanted me to drop in and give you an account of my daily routine. That seems like an easy task: When I’m working at the library, my day begins at 7 am sharp at the most. I give some love to my cat, Paige. Then it’s...

Beulah McArthur by Jess Montgomery

I’m Beulah McArthur, and I’m Lily Ross’s mama. If you live anywhere around Bronwyn County, you’ve more’n likely heard tell of Lily. She’s Sheriff of Bronwyn County. Took on the job after her husband Daniel, who was sheriff before her, was killed in the line of duty...

Everly Swan by Bree Baker

Hey, y’all, I’m Everly Swan. I own and operate Sun, Sand and Tea, a lovely beach-themed iced tea shop and café overlooking the shore. Most days I serve twenty flavors of iced tea, along with a number of recipes from my family archives, but the menu changes with the...

Natalie Cavanaugh by Edwin Hill

I’m a homicide detective with the Boston Police Department, and I don’t want to sound like a walking cliché, but I spend most nights at my local pub and wake up most mornings with sour breath and a hangover. That’s probably the reason why I’m past forty and haven’t...

Willa Bauer by Korina Moss

Hi, I’m Willa Bauer. Thanks for coming to meet me. The one thing you should know about me is I believe most of life’s problems can be solved with cheese. I mean, maybe it hasn’t exactly solved mine, but it sure helps soothe the soul in the meantime. Hey, I’m a...

Vivi Slidell by Sherry Harris

I know what all y’all were saying. That I was unfeeling, mean, I wasn’t “quirky” enough – whatever the heck that means. I was grieving the loss of my beloved only grandchild and it changed me, profoundly. My name’s Vivi Slidell and I’m the owner (well, now part owner)...