Follow this blog for interviews with outstanding Authors, their profiles and book lists.
Cedar Bay Mystery Series
20 book series
kindleunlimited
From Book 1: Her goddaughter's life seemed perfect. It wasn't.
This is the first book in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star.
The residents of Cedar Bay come to Kelly’s Koffee Shop for breakfast, lunch, and lots of gossip.
Kelly serves it all up as she works to solve the murder of the high school Homecoming Queen, her goddaughter. The townspeople can’t believe what’s happened in their sleepy little Oregon seaside town. Kelly identifies five prime suspects, but which one did it?
Follow Kelly, her boxer dog, Rebel, and her boyfriend, Sheriff Mike, as they hunt for the killer in a murder that’s shocked the small town.
Kelly’s Koffee Shop is a mouth-watering mystery with recipes. Buy it or download it for free instantly with Kindle Unlimited.
Author Genre: Cozy Mystery, Romance and Literary Fiction
Website: Dianne Harman Author
Author's Blog: Dianne Harman Author
BookBub Profile
Twitter: @DianneDHarman
Goodreads: Check Out Goodreads
Facebook: Check Out Facebook
Post with Profile + Interview: HBS Author's Spotlight
Amazon Author Profile
Author Description:
Two-time USA Today Bestselling Author and seven time Amazon All Star Author, Dianne Harman, draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught and certified yoga instructors. She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking, playing backgammon with her husband, Tom, and throwing the ball for their dog, Kelly.
Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. Dianne is the author of several cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, High Desert, Midwest, Jack Trout, Northwest, Cottonwood Springs and a paranormal cozy mystery series.
She's also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series, Midlife Journey Series, Slade Kelly Suspense Series, and the Cozy Cookbook Series which consists of recipes from her cozy mystery series. Enjoy!
Kelly pulled into the harbor parking lot next to the pier and noticed that Amber’s car wasn’t in its usual place and there was no sign of her. She was usually standing at the door of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, waiting for Kelly to open up. Wonder what that’s all about, she thought.
The local residents of Cedar Bay come to Kelly’s Koffee Shop for breakfast, lunch, and lots of gossip. Kelly serves it all up as she works to solve the murder of the high school Homecoming Queen. The townspeople can’t believe what has happened in their sleepy little Oregon seaside town. She identifies five prime suspects, but which one did it?
Follow Kelly, her boxer dog, Rebel, and her boyfriend, Mike, the county sheriff, as they try to determine who the killer is in a murder that’s shocked the town.
Kelly’s Coffee Shop is a mouth-watering cozy mystery with recipes!
Learn more about Dianne’s other books at www.DianneHarman.com
REVIEW: The story opens with the trial of John Abrams for burglary. Now, Abrams is about to be released from prison and he wants revenge against Sheriff Mike Reynolds of Cedar Bay for putting him behind bars for six years. His cellmate, a drug dealer, has a scheme that will earn them money plus take care of the sheriff. They'll use dogs to transport the product and the exchanges will take place at dog parks. They intend to target middle school students.
This is another captivating read in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery series. The author has expertly blended the heartache of drug abuse, mystery, a happy wedding, and protective dogs into a tale with engaging recurring series characters and vicious villains. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-written, cozy mystery.
Kelly's Koffee Shop
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Book 1
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Was it the environmental activist enamored with spotted owls, someone from the local Native American tribe, Jeff’s son, Jeff’s wife, or his wife’s lover? Join Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, her boxer dog, Rebel, and her fiancé, Mike, the county sheriff, as they try and catch the person who killed Jeff Black.
Well, it’s not as if no one wanted Jeff dead. He had enemies. There were a lot of people who didn’t want to see his property turned into a commercial hotel and spa. Finding suspects won’t be hard to do, but finding out who killed him will be. No one would ever nominate Jeff for the “Most Popular Citizen Award.” This is going to be a nightmare for Mike. I wonder how I can help him, Kelly thought.
Murder at Jade Cove is another mouth-watering Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery with recipes and a surprise at the very end!
REVIEW: The quaint setting along the beach is where I would love to read these books. The author creates the atmosphere of the fictional town so well that I was ready to get in my car and head up the coast in search of some of that killer chocolate cake. She's really got a nice way of telling a story. Rebel is back for this book and many other quirky characters. Anyone who likes cozy mysteries or a great story will enjoy this. Incidentally in addition to the recipes there's a very interesting surprise included. Love this one, too! Highly recommended. Five stars."
Murder at Jade Cove
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Book 2
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Third book in the popular and best selling Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series.
What could possibly go wrong at a beautiful Oregon vineyard overlooking the ocean? Could the White Cloud Retreat Center on the vineyard, run by a world famous Buddhist Zen Master hold a deep, dark secret? Murder, for one thing, but who could possibly have a motive for killing the beloved Zen Master?
Solving the mystery is the job of Sheriff Mike, ably assisted by his soon-to-be-wife, Kelly, an amateur sleuth, and their two dogs, Rebel and Lady. The vineyard is famous for its White Cloud Pinot Noir wines and the coffee shop that Kelly owns, Kelly’s Koffee Shop, is equally popular with customers looking for good food.
This is the third book in the popular Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery series. Plenty of good food and lovable dogs! If you liked Kelly’s Koffee Shop and Murder at Jade Cove, you’re going to love White Cloud Retreat.
REVIEW: There is something about this particular book of the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery series - of the four books I've read so far - that stands out to me. Is it because I also liked the beloved Buddhist Zen Master and wanted to know who was responsible for his murder? Is it because of the way the author handled the subject of Buddhism without preaching to her readers? Is it because the characters seemed to have been developed even more than in the initial books of the series? I'm not exactly sure what it is about this book that stands out to me but, in its entirety, I would have to classify this book as being one of the best I've read."
White Cloud Retreat
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Book 3
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
After a long courtship, Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, and Mike, the county sheriff, finally get married. Their honeymoon is cut short when Jesse, the owner of the local wine store called 'The Crush' gets murdered. Why would anyone want to murder Jesse, a likeable and legendary wine expert?
There are a number of suspects including his ex-wife, an alcoholic who hates liquor stores, a Mafia hit man, a wealthy French woman, two winemaking brothers, and even his sister. But who did it? Join Kelly, Mike, and their dogs, Rebel and Lady, as they seek to find the killer. Along the way, you’ll find lots of good food and mouth-watering recipes.
REVIEW: Kelly and Mike really love each other, and they again have gotten involved in a murder that affects the whole town of Cedar Bay. While Mike is hard at work tracking clues and interviewing suspects, Kelly persists in helping him by doing her own investigating while continuing to keep the residents of Cedar Bay well fed and coming back for more! Mike is not ready to admit it to himself yet, but he couldn't do without Kelly's valuable information and insights. For her part, Kelly persists in diving head first into investigation delimas that threaten her life and Mike's peace of mind. She makes progress, but at what cost? A wonderful read full of characters you want to know and love or hate as the story unfolds!
Marriage and Murder
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Book 4
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, has reluctantly agreed to cater a dinner party for her friend Sophie Marchant in Portland’s popular Pearl District. The guest of honor, Donatella DeLuca, is a famous chef and owner of the highly acclaimed restaurant, Mangia! Mangia!
The day after the dinner party Donatella is found murdered. Who did it? The arrogant newspaper food critic? The sous chef at Mangia! Mangia!? The beautiful ex-wife of the television station owner who was going to produce Donatella’s new TV show, Dining with Donatella? The French chef whose nationality is questionable? Or the deranged “hostess with the mostest?”
Join Kelly and her dog Rebel, along with reluctant advice from her husband, Sheriff Mike, as they try to discover who murdered Donatella and why.
REVIEW: "Love cozy mystery? You're in for a treat with Dianne Harman's latest book in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery series: Murder in the Pearl District. A quick and easy read like others in the series this one features all the hallmarks of her stories. There's a puzzle to solve, a likable sleuth--Kelly, owner of Kelly's Koffee Shop, and pleasant surroundings, well-described. This time Kelly ventures out of Cedar Bay to one of my favorite cities, Portland Oregon, and their renowned Pearl District. The story is set around good food [recipes included] as usual. In this case because a celebrity chef turns up dead! Plenty of suspects turn up in the course of the investigation into whodunit. As the investigation revs up, Kelly's trusty dog Rebel at her side, the thrills and spills rev up too. It all leads to a satisfying conclusion.
Murder in the Pearl District
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 5
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Kelly and her husband, Sheriff Mike, take a trip to the small town of Calico Gold, California, after his elderly Aunt Agnes calls and tells him she needs his help and expertise.
The day after Mike finds out Aunt Agnes has made him the sole beneficiary of her large estate, including the Robertson Ranch and the beautiful Queen Anne house on it, she’s murdered.
Aunt Agnes was revered by many of the town residents, but she had her enemies as well. The list of suspects includes a local judge, a real estate developer, a nearby rancher next whose cattle desperately need water from Aunt Agnes’ property, a Vietnam vet who’s recently been evicted from the shack on her property, Mike’s newly discovered cousin, and Sheriff Mike himself, since he has the most to gain from her death.
Join Kelly, Mike, and their dogs Rebel and Lady, as they work to clear Mike’s name and bring the murderer to justice.
REVIEW: Kelly and Sheriff Mike decide to visit his elderly Aunt Agnes in Calico Gold, California after she needs his help and knowledge. As the two of them with their dogs set off to visit her as Mike remembers fondly of his childhood visit to his aunt’s farm that she inherited from his grandparents.
Kelly and Sheriff Mike decide to visit his elderly Aunt Agnes in Calico Gold, California after she needs his help and knowledge. As the two of them with their dogs set off to visit her as Mike remembers fondly of his childhood visit to his aunt’s farm that she inherited from his grandparents.
Murder in Calico Gold
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Cooking is nourishing. Murder isn’t. Kelly and her husband, Sheriff Mike, take a belated honeymoon and travel to a cooking school at the Castello di Nardo in Tuscany. The day after they arrive, they learn that Signora Nardo, the owner of the cooking school, has been murdered.
The Signora had her share of people who would like to see the first lady of the castle dead, including her brother, Salvadore, her lover, Giovanni, her lover’s wife, Angelica, the Signora’s husband, a rival cooking school owner, and her sister-in-law, who happens to be the resident chef at the cooking school. Identifying suspects isn’t the problem – finding out which of the suspects killed the Signora is.
Follow Kelly, Mike, and her new four-legged furry friend, Caesar, while they help the local chief of police try to solve the murder. There’s plenty of mouth-watering food, recipes, and a very big guard dog.
REVIEW: Kelly and her husband, Sheriff Mike, take a belated honeymoon in Tuscany. The plan is Kelly will take some cooking classes and while Mike is agreeable he would rather just relax and read a book.
Of course cooking will be delayed when the owner of the cooking school is found murdered, Signora Nardo. Of course there are many who would like to see her dead, Sheriff Mike teams up with the local police to find evidence of who might have killed her. Was it her husband, lover, lover’s wife or a rival cooking school owner?
I loved the way Kelly attached herself to Signora Nardo’s dog Caesar and the immediate protection Caesar offers to Kelly. I love the recipes at the end of the book.
Murder at the Cooking School
Book 7 of the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Cuba - a land of classic cars, beautiful beaches, salsa music, and the best cigars in the world. As diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States starts to improve, everyone wants a piece of the action. When Mike’s friend, Jack Trout, asks Kelly and Mike to join his wife and him on an exploratory trip to a Cuban island, it’s an invitation they can’t resist. Mike’s dream of fly fishing the saltwater flats on the exotic island is quickly replaced when he’s asked by the local constable to help solve the murder of a British fly fishing guide, Dudley Samms. Jack becomes a suspect and his wife, Carola, asks Kelly to help solve the crime.
Plenty of quirky characters have reasons to wish Dudley dead, but who killed him? The Englishman who is the head of one of the largest international banks in the world? The American with no visible means of support, but who has plenty of money to fish all around the world? The victim’s wife? One of the Cuban fishing guides? Or was it Jack?
REVIEW: I really enjoyed this book. I loved traveling to Cuba, it sounds so beautiful. My stomach was growling at the thought of two pound lobsters. The characters were easy to follow and they were very likable. The setting was great. The weather helped in the cozy department. The story held your focus and moved at a great pace.
Murder in Cuba
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Mike, the sheriff of Beaver County, Oregon and his wife Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, have just returned from a fly fishing trip to Cuba. On the drive home from the airport Mike gets a call informing him that the owner of Doggie Love Kennel, where they had boarded their dogs when they were in Cuba, has been murdered. To make matters worse, all of the dogs in the kennel, including Rebel and Lady, have been released and are running loose in the surrounding area. They immediately begin to search for their dogs as well as trying to determine who killed Mary Barnes.
They have plenty of suspects to choose from: the druggie kennel employee; the owner of the award winning Yorkie that was impregnated while staying at the kennel; the disgruntled head of the Pit Bull Sanctuary who was instructed by the owner of the kennel to get his pit bulls off of the property within twenty-four hours; the impoverished woman whose property is next to the luxurious kennel and is jealous of the dogs being boarded there; the kennel manager; and her husband who has anger issues. Will Mike and Kelly find the killer before the killer comes after them?
And what about the dog named Skyy? Is she cute enough to make Mike rethink his decision to only have two dogs?
Can she worm her way into his heart?
REVIEW: Great story line and can be appreciated by dog owners. After all your pets are just "hairy kids who walk funny". Dianne gave good insight to dog showing world and how people feel about their pets. the storyline has several twists and character insights and will keep you guessing until the end. Like all Dianne's book, it's a pageturner and you don't want to put it down.
Trouble at the Kennel
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Kelly, the owner of Kelly's Koffee Shop, and her husband, Sheriff Mike, fly to Virginia to see a friend, Stephanie, receive her doctorate degree. What Kelly didn't plan on was becoming involved in trying to solve the murder of Stephanie's friend, Julie. The mystery of who killed Julie leads Kelly to Boston, Massachusetts, York, Maine, and Portland, Oregon, as she tries to track down and identify the killer.
Was the ten million dollars Julie's mother gave her as a graduation present the reason she was murdered? And just who would profit from her murder? The quirky cast of suspects includes Julie's soon-to-be ex-husband, her worthless brother, a jealous co-worker, and the daughter she'd given up for adoption just after she graduated from high school, but with whom she'd recently been reunited.
Julie's mother is the multimillionaire owner of a huge insurance company and convinces Kelly to try and help find her daughter's killer. She has stage four pancreatic cancer, and her doctors don't give her much time to live. Can Kelly find the killer before Julie"s mother dies of cancer?
REVIEW: A nice quick get away for Kelly and Mike, to see her friend Stephanie get her doctorate degree. While at the graduation, they met Julie a friend of Stephanie. Having no one else there, cheering her for such an accomplishment, and friendship these two women have. A toast before a gala evening, changes all plans, when Julia is found murdered. Kelly, is asked to go see Julia!s Mother, for she has ideas of who could of done this.
What turns out she thought to be a short visit, to reassure her, turns into Kelly investigating and sampling the delights of great food on the east coast. Another great cozy story, as Kelly travels to Boston, Mass, York, Maine, and Portland, Oregon. Was it because of money, her brother, or an ex- husband, or a baby given away, now an adult, and just found out who her mother was. Enjoyable for all. As well as some great recipes at the back, that Kelly enjoyed.
Murder on the East Coast
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
The last thing Mike Reynolds needed in the final weeks leading up to his run for re-election as sheriff of Beaver County, Oregon, was to have his wife, Kelly, discover the body of a famous movie actress. It didn't help that she'd died under mysterious circumstances from a fall off the cliff behind her home.
Did she accidentally fall over it or was it murder? And if she was murdered, who did it? Was it her daughter who wanted her mother's money, so she could give it to the yoga guru she was studying with at his spartan retreat center located in the nearby forest? Or was it her gardener, who desperately needed money to deal with the terminal diagnosis his wife had been given by her doctor? Or could it have been the director of The Triangle, the movie she was about to film, because he was afraid she'd ruin his chances for an Oscar? What about the supporting actress who'd wanted to have the lead role in the movie? Or the screenwriter, who didn't understand why the movie star refused to read the changes he made to the script? Or even the star's ex-husband, furious with what she'd told a reporter about his acting ability?
Join Kelly, Mike, their dogs, and a helpful neighbor by the name of Roger Babowal, as they try to find out what really happened on the cliff that night.
REVIEW: Ms. Harman certainly knows how to write a mystery that draws you in. It amazes me that she can produce as many books as fast as she does, and keep her stories of such wonderful quality, but she does, and each new book is as good as, if not better than the one before. There are only a few author I know of who can do that.
I really enjoyed the way author Dianne Harman told MURDER & THE MOVIE STAR. She went back and forth to before the murder, and after. With each trip to before the murder another suspect, or motive would appear making it very hard to guess who the killer was. Harman really kept me on my toes all the way through.
Murder & The Movie Star
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery - Book 12
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
She wasn't swimming in the wine vat, she was dead!
When Angela, the beloved award-winning winemaker at the Moretti Winery, is found floating face down in a wine vat, law enforcement authorities are suspicious about the cause of her death. Was it murder or a tragic accident?
If it's murder, who did it? Was it her husband, Matteo, the winemaker at a nearby winery, jealous because his wife's wines always received the top awards and best ratings? Was it his employer, Carlos Romano, the owner of the nearby winery, because his wines always placed second to those made by Angela? Or could it have been Carlos' niece, Alessandra, who had romantic fantasies about Matteo even though he was married to Angela? Or even Signora Moretti, suspicious there was more to her husband and Angela's relationship than business. And then there was Caitlin, the ambitious master's degree student who was an intern at the Moretti Winery and wanted Angela's job.
Mike Reynolds, an Oregon county sheriff, and his wife, Kelly, decide to take a short vacation to Sonoma, California, where they were meeting their daughter and her husband for some wine tasting. Because of a sick child, they have to return home to Calico Gold, so Kelly and Mike have some extra time on their hands and offer to help the local sheriff determine if Angela's death was murder or an accident.
REVIEW: "The undisputed Queen of Cozies, Dianne mixes great characters, romance and mystery to keep readers guessing. Throw in some dogs and recipes and you can't go wrong!" -- Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling Author of Pineapple Port Mysteries, Amy Vansant
Murdered By Wine
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 13
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
When Kelly finds the murdered body of Chef Jessup in the walk-in refrigerator at the historic Gearhart Hotel, she has no choice but to fill in as the head chef for the prestigious James Beard Dinner honoring the legendary champion of American cuisine. She was only planning on being the sous-chef.
But who would have a motive for killing the renowned chef? The well-known food critic of The Oregonian? The owner of the Rotunda Hotel who owed money to men in Las Vegas? The masseur who was having an affair with the hotel owner’s wife? The chef’s ex-husband, who resented her success? The San Francisco chef who wanted the recipes she’d been given by James Beard’s protégé? Or the man who decided he was the reincarnation of James Beard?
Join Kelly, Sheriff Mike, and their dog, Rebel, on a vacation that turns into a hunt for a killer.
REVIEW: Kelly got a birthday,she had only dreamed about.Loving James Beards recipes and using some in her coffee shop, and having his books. A gala dinner with his recipe would be at this famous hotel. He got them a two day stay at the hotel, with her helping the chef. Things change when Kelly went to the kitchen, finding the chef in the refrigerator. With the expert staff, all went on without a hitch. Mike was asked to step in with Kelly to help solve. A diary was kept with names, all was not roses for the chef. A delightful cozy story that flows to the end. With time we again enjoy with Kelly and Mike.
Murder at the Gearhart
A Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Winery owners murdered in Sonoma, California. A serial killer on the loose. What’s the connection? Will there be another murder?
A desperate call from a Sonoma County sheriff Kelly and Mike have helped before leads them to a winery guest house in Sonoma and then on to the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, searching for that connection.
Good thing they took their boxer dog, Rebel, with them. He’s a master at preventing murders.
REVIEW: I love this whole series. It's fast paced and you never know who did it till the endI just finished Wine Country Murder All I can say is WOW that book had me so glued to the story I couldn't put it down this afternoon. ~ Helen PodleveskyThank you so much for the wonderful books you write! ~ Judy Boullosa
Wine Country Killer
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 15
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
An invitation to take a truck ride.
A dead body at the truck stop.
She'd entered a world as alien to her as outer space.
Little did Kelly know when she accepted an invitation from her son’s old friend to accompany him while he ran his route, that she’d end up with a dead body and a whole new vocabulary.
Plenty of people in the trucking world had reasons to see Kimberly dead, from drugs to jealousy to prostitution. Join Kelly as she enters a world where people have names like Snacks, Jet, Little Paul, and Lizzie, the resident Lizard Lot. But which one did it? And did I mention the truck stop owner and Little Paul’s wife, Susie?
REVIEW: I love seeing Kelly involved in another mystery full of twists and turns. I enjoyed the storyline and all the characters. This book is recommended for those who love cozy mysteries.
Murder at the Truck Stop
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 16
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
A man falls overboard and dies in the bay.
Was it an accident or a calculated murder motivated by a changed inheritance? Unfaithful spouses? Revenge?
When the dead man is Sheriff’s Mike oldest friend and one of the heirs is his goddaughter, he has to find out what happened. Good thing he has Kelly and a big boxer to help him.
REVIEW: Kelly, Mike and Cash were at the airport going on a vacation to Hawaii, when Mike gets a phone A good friend of his had died and he was the trustee of the estate, Money, greed, came into play. Then bites of conversion come to light, and Mike had to put his sheriff hat on and start looking at the possibility of it being murder. Many suspects, and many reason. Once again they are off for that vacation. Always good to read more about Mike and Kelly and the people in this small town.
Death in the Bay
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 17
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
The war hero returns home
With his dog, Wicked
Both have been injured
Their welcome should be pretty straightforward
But not everyone likes a war hero
Maybe Kelly’s son, Cash, should have stayed in Afghanistan
At least there he knew who the enemy was!
All Kelly and Mike want to do is help Cash recuperate from his injuries
They never planned on becoming involved with a kidnapping
Good to have guard dogs when you need them
REVIEW: The War Hero's Welcome is a warm and highly entertaining cozy mystery set in small town America. With well-developed characters and a nice dose of red herrings to deepen the mystery, this is a well-written, quick read that will be loved by Dianne Harman's fans as well as new devotees.
Naturally, there are a number of nasty characters lurking in the background. What kind of mystery would this be if everyone was nice and pleasant? We have our choice of deliciously tainted souls to wonder about as the action builds up.
The War Hero's Welcome
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 18
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Revenge is a powerful motive for murder.
But then again, so is greed!
The combination of illegal drugs, children, and dogs Is not good for any living being.
Neither is cutting your honeymoon short when your loved one’s lives are threatened!
Join Kelly, Mike, and Cash along with their dogs, Wicked and Rebel, as they search for the people who are responsible for children having to go into a drug rehabilitation program, to say nothing of their plans to seriously harm Sheriff Mike and his family.
REVIEW: The story opens with the trial of John Abrams for burglary. Now, Abrams is about to be released from prison and he wants revenge against Sheriff Mike Reynolds of Cedar Bay for putting him behind bars for six years. His cellmate, a drug dealer, has a scheme that will earn them money plus take care of the sheriff. They'll use dogs to transport the product and the exchanges will take place at dog parks. They intend to target middle school students.
This is another captivating read in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery series. The author has expertly blended the heartache of drug abuse, mystery, a happy wedding, and protective dogs into a tale with engaging recurring series characters and vicious villains. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well-written, cozy mystery.
Kelly & the Dog Park
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 19
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Everyone looked up to the Senator,
And he mentored so many people.
A few knew about his mistress,
And even his illegitimate daughter.
But no one knew his ultimate secret.
A secret that would only be revealed when he died,
But death did come a little sooner than expected.
Kelly’s son, Cash, is running for the Oregon Senate with the blessing of Senator Johnson. But when the Senator dies, long held secrets come out, even some about people who were threatening to blackmail him. And was he really murder? Could it have been suicide?
Only his wife knows, but she’s become mentally incapacitated. Kelly and Mike never planned to get involved in this case, but sometimes, you just have to do the right thing.
An inspirational page-turning cozy mystery that will leave you with a smile on your face, a tear on your cheek, and a belief in your fellow man.
REVIEW: You can never go wrong when you purchase one of Dianne’s books! She get down to the nitty gritty of life and people. This time it was politics, greed, jealousy, mental instability and death. Somethings never change but Dianne brings it all out in her wonderful stories and pulls it all together! She knows how to pull you in and keep you guessing just who did it! Enjoy.
Murdered Mentor
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series Book 20
AVAILABLE at Amazon
kindleunlimited
Some links may be connected to Associate sites.
Post Created by: James Moushon
Mystery writer, book industry blogger, and the sponsor of the following blogs
James Moushon's Website
HBS Author's Spotlight
eBook Author’s Corner
HBS Mystery Reader’s Circle
HBS Virtual Bookshelf
Email Account: james.moushon@gmail.com
Amazon Profile
Goodreads Account
Thank you so much. I really value your support!
ReplyDelete