Ruth’s First Christmas Tree by Elly Griffiths

Ruth’s First Christmas Tree by Elly Griffiths is a short story from the “Ruth Galloway” series. Publisher: Quercus, December 2012 It is three days before Christmas and a bitter wind is blowing across Norfolk. Until her daughter was born, forensic...

The Dare Me Date by Tonya Kappes

The Dare Me Date by Tonya Kappes is the second story in the “Small Town Romance” short story series. January 2013 ozy doesn’t want to be alone on Valentine’s Day. . .again! Especially since she lives in Floral, Wisconsin, one of the most...

Revenge of the Crafty Corpse by Lois Winston

Revenge of the Crafty Corpse by Lois Winston is the third book in the “Anastasia Pollack Crafting” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, January 2013 Welcome to the dysfunctional world of crafts editor Anastasia Pollack. After her gambling husband croaked and left...

Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates

Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates is the second book in the “Magical Bakery” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, December 2012 A WITCH WITH A WHISK As a new witch—not to mention owner of Savannah’s most enchanting bakery—Katie Lightfoot is still...

To Brie or Not To Brie by Avery Aames

To Brie or Not To Brie by Avery Aames is the fourth book in the “Cheese Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, February 2013 Murder, revenge, and secrets: Shakespeare has arrived in Providence, Ohio. Charlotte Bessette—owner of Fromagerie...

One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett

One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett is the third book in the “Victoria Square” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, February 2012 Where there’s smoke… Katie Bonner, the reluctant manager of Artisans Alley in the quaint shopping district of...