Rosewood Place Mysteries Series

An old house. A new start. A secret that could kill her... When Annie Richards finds herself widowed at the age of 40, she leaves her home in New York City and returns to the small South Carolina town she grew up in. Hoping to create a new life for herself and her teenaged son, Annie teams up with her mother, Bessie, to buy a run down old plantation which they plan on turning into a beautiful bed and breakfast. When an old enemy of Annie's turns up on her doorstep demanding that she sell her new home, Annie is determined to keep the woman from destroying her new dream. When the woman winds up dead in Annie's kitchen, it looks like the dream has become a nightmare as the police begin to suspect not only Annie but her contractor, Rory, as well. Rory has a past that involves a stay in prison for assault and a high school romance with Annie. Will she let her old feelings for him cloud her judgment, or is he actually capable of murder? And why do people seem to think that there's some sort of buried treasure on the plantation's overgrown, long-vacant grounds? Annie finds herself in the middle of a deadly treasure hunt that could end up costing her more than just her new bed and breakfast--it could cost her her life, too. If you like fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers with a southern gothic feel, you'll love Bodies & Buried Secrets. Buy Bodies & Buried Secrets today and uncover the secrets of Rosewood Place for yourself. Reading order: Bodies & Buried Secrets Corpses & Conmen Greed & Deadly Deceit Pecan Pies & Alibis (short mystery story) Lullabies & Lies

When one of Annie Richards' guests turns up dead during the grand opening of the Rosewood Place bed-and-breakfast, she thinks it could be the kiss of death for her business.  Lou Ross was a bad man with a lot of dark secrets, but Annie's not sure that he deserved to die. When the police come up short on suspects and long on questions about the dead man's past, Annie takes it into her own hands to sniff out the killer before they can get away. Is one of Annie's houseguests a cold-blooded killer? And will they strike again if Annie gets too close to solving the murder? Corpses & Conmen is the second book in the Rosewood Place Mystery series.

When a bitter argument between Annie and her reclusive neighbor ends in his mysterious death, she can't be sure if her troubles are over or just beginning. Her guests at the Rosewood Place Inn aren't making matters any easier. She soon finds herself playing mother hen to a distraught single mom with a shadowy past and making friendly small talk with a handsome country music songwriter, much to Rory's dismay. Of course, death always brings out the vultures, and as the dead man's relatives swoop in to lay claim to his property, Annie can't help but wonder if one of them wanted the land badly enough to kill for it. Could a murderer be moving in next door to Rosewood Place? And can Annie figure out what really happened before it's too late to keep her own family safe?

When Bessie Purdy enters the County Fair's 'Perfect Pie' contest, she's sure that she'll win. But when the bank manager judging the contest drops dead after the competition, it soon becomes clear that something sinister is afoot.  Bessie isn't satisfied to let the police handle the death. She's convinced that the unbearable man was murdered, but with only a hunch and a penchant for justice (and funnel cakes), she just can't rest until the murderer is found. What was meant to be a fun day at the fair soon turns into a day of sleuthing, snacking, and solving a murder, but Bessie's not worried. With the help of her grandson, Devon, his reliable dog, Karma, and her beau, Emmett, the savvy seventy-something is determined to solve the case and save the day. But first, she really must find out what happened to her pie... ***This is a short novella of around 15,000 words, not a full-length novel!*** This fun, short mystery is the perfect standalone story or accompaniment to the Rosewood Place Mystery Series.

Weddings are wonderful occasions...unless the guests start dropping dead. "Goodbye, Earl." Annie is thrilled to be hosting her mother's wedding reception in the newly renovated barn. She envisions it as a premier destination for weddings and parties, not the sort of place where her guests drop dead from poisoning. Earl was a drunk and a bully, but did he deserve to die? And who could have killed him? He certainly had enemies. With a string of broken hearts and angry women behind him, Earl had lots of enemies. But Can Annie figure out who wanted him dead badly enough to actually do the deed? She only has days to solve the murder and make sure her mother's big day goes off without a hitch, or it could be the end of her new business venture before it's even had a chance to get started. Dark secrets, dangerous motives, and wedding drama could drive Annie over the edge. That is, if they don't send her to her grave first...

A roadside murder...an abandoned infant...and a family's dark secrets revealed... When a young mother is murdered in cold blood, Annie and her family must help the police figure out who killed her and why. They must also keep her baby safe, which is easier said than done.  If she doesn't know who to trust, can she keep the baby out of harm's way? Can Annie pick through the lies and secrets kept by those who knew the young woman before Annie or someone she loves becomes the killer's next victim?