Flowerbed of State by Dorothy St. James

Flowerbed of State by Dorothy St. James is the first book in the new “White House Gardener” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2011 When it comes to gardening, Cassandra “Casey” Calhoun isn’t afraid to get her hands...

My Musing ~ A Cutthroat Business by Jenna Bennett

A Cutthroat Business by Jenna Bennett is the first book in the “Savannah Martin” mystery series. Publisher: Bente Gallagher, April 2011 Everyone has warned new-minted realtor Savannah Martin that real estate is a cutthroat business. But Savannah doesn’t...

Mimosas, Mischief, and Murder by Sara Rosett

Mimosas, Mischief, and Murder by Sara Rosett is the 6th book in the “Ellie Avery” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, April 2011 Super-organized Ellie Avery thinks she’s prepared for everything when she and her family set off for an extended visit with her...

Dead to Writes by Cathy Wiley

Dead to Writes by Cathy Wiley is the first book in the new “Cassandra Ellis” mystery series. Publisher: Zapstone Productions LLC, August 2010 Author Cassandra Ellis is thrilled to death when her first murder mystery novel is released. She enjoys glowing...

Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park

Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park. Publisher: Jessica Park, April 2011 Something is seriously off in the Watkins home. And Julie Seagle, college freshman, small-town Ohio transplant, and the newest resident of this Boston house, is determined to get to the bottom of it....

The Busy Woman’s Guide to Murder by Mary Jane Maffini

The Busy Woman’s Guide to Murder by Mary Jane Maffini is the fifth book in the “Charlotte Adams” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), April 2011 Mona Pringle, the local 911 operator, is calling Charlotte Adams for a change. She’s...