A Candy-Coated Mystery Series

USA Today bestselling author Welcome to the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop—where life is sweet, revenge is sweeter, and murder is here to to stay. . . You Can't Fudge An Alibi Allie McMurphy is up to her neck in renovations at the grand old hotel that's been in her family for generations. With its quaint Victorian charm—and world-famous fudge shop—the place is one of Mackinac Island's most beloved landmarks. Sure, every family has a skeleton or two in the closet. But Allie didn't expect to find an actual corpse inside hers, especially one Joe Jessup, who had a long-running feud with her dear departed grandfather. Which makes Allie the number-one suspect. Can she sniff out the culprit before another victim checks in? "A sweet treat with memorable characters, a charming locale, and satisfying mystery." —Barbara Allan, author of the Trash ‘n' Treasures mysteries

A confectioner makes a not-so-sweet discovery while walking her dog in this delightful mystery with fudge recipes included. Life is sweet for Allie McMurphy, proud owner of Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop on Michigan’s Mackinac Island—until murder and deception leave a bitter taste. . . With summer in bloom and tourists afoot, Allie is out walking her pup, Mal, when the curious canine digs up a bone from under a flowering lilac bush. The bone leads to a toe that’s missing a body. For the successful confectioner it's only the first in a series of sour events in the middle of the island's Lilac Fest. When her stint on a cooking reality show swirls up a trail of foul play, Allie will have to outwit a cunning killer if she wants to continue living la dolce vita. . . “Indulge your sweet tooth in this entertaining series.”—Miranda James, New York Times-bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries

A fudge shop owner is making treats for a Mackinac Island yacht race—but she’s about to run into a boatload of trouble…“[An] entertaining series.”—Miranda James, New York Times-bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries The annual yacht race off the coast of Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a highlight of the summer season, and Allie McMurphy is pulling out all the stops making chocolate centerpieces for the occasion. Unfortunately, she and her bichonpoo, Mal, also pull a dead body from the murky waters of the marina. When Allie’s boyfriend's sister becomes the prime suspect, Allie dives into investigating the murder herself. Amid bitter feuds and hushed-up scandals, the courageous candymaker quickly gets in over her head. Someone is trying to fudge the facts to keep a secret worth killing for. . .   “Her heroine…has a wry narrative voice that never falters.”—Carole Bugge, author of the Claire Rawlings Mysteries   Includes recipes!

A holiday helping of murder heats up this sweet, seasonal mystery from the author of All Fudged Up—includes a yummy recipe exclusive to this ebook! Ho-Ho-Ho-Homicide This Christmas, event planner Jenn Christensen has come back to the winter wonderland of Mackinac Island, Michigan, to race for charity in the Santa Fun Run, rekindle her love for CSI tech Shane Carpenter, and indulge in her BFF Allie McMurphy's fabulous fudge. But there's one event she didn't plan—chasing down a killer. After finding a deceased Santa in a snowbank, she's shocked to discover the police suspect her of murder. It's up to Jenn, Allie, and a helpful golden retriever named Marley to catch the killer and find out who's at the top of the naughty list. Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “Fun and lively.” —JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic Mysteries “A sweet treat with memorable characters, a charming locale, and satisfying mystery.” —Barbara Allan, author of the Trash 'n' Treasures Mysteries “Beautiful Mackinac Island provides the setting for a puzzling series of crimes . . . plenty of plausible suspects and mouthwatering fudge recipes.” —Kirkus Reviews “I know I will be counting down the days until the next mystery with Allie McMurphy.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

The Fourth of July brings fireworks and fatalities in a mystery with “plenty of plausible suspects and mouthwatering fudge recipes” (Kirkus Reviews). It's not Fourth of July on Mackinac Island without fireworks and fudge. The Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop is supplying the treats—and Allie McMurphy has hired Rodney Rivers, the biggest name in aerial displays, to create an unforgettable spectacle. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a case of red, white, and boom when Allie finds him dead, covered with screaming chicken fireworks, just before the entire warehouse of pyrotechnics goes up in smoke. Is it arson or is it murder? Allie and her bichonpoo, Mal, must sift through the suspects until the killer is caught and the island can enjoy a star-spangled celebration…   “I will be counting down the days until the next mystery with Allie McMurphy.”—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

“Butterflies, bad guys, and fudge make a fun mix for mystery readers” from the author of All You Need Is Fudge (Fresh Fiction). Life is always sweet in Allie McMurphy's delectable fudge shop. But murder can make things unpleasantly sticky . . . A deadly confection After Allie inherited her family's McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop, cousin Tori moved off to California in a bitter huff, and the two haven't spoken since. So to have her cousin reappear on Mackinac Island without warning is a big surprise—but not as surprising as finding her standing over a dead woman impaled with a garden spade in the Mackinac Butterfly House. Butterflies may be free, but Tori won't be for much longer—unless the cousins can bury the hatchet and work together to catch a killer who's taken flight. Because when it comes to family, blood is thicker than fudge . . . “Charming characters and an escapist setting provide the ideal read for a lazy afternoon.” —Kings River Life Magazine Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “Fun and lively.” —JoAnna Carl, national bestselling author of the Chocoholic Mysteries “A sweet treat with memorable characters, a charming locale, and satisfying mystery.” —Barbara Allan, author of the Trash 'n' Treasures Mysteries “Beautiful Mackinac Island provides the setting for a puzzling series of crimes . . . plenty of plausible suspects and mouthwatering fudge recipes.” —Kirkus Reviews “I know I will be counting down the days until the next mystery with Allie McMurphy.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

A film crew has arrived on Mackinac Island—and someone’s been shot on location…“Memorable characters, a charming locale, and a satisfying mystery.”—Barbara Allan, author of the Trash ’n’ Treasures Mysteries   It’s Labor Day weekend, the official end of tourist season, and the beginning of a whole batch of trouble. First, the Michigan island is invaded by a TV crew filming a murder mystery pilot, and handsome Hollywood heartthrob Dirk Benjamin needs help from local fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy to prep for his role as a cop. Then, Allie’s bichonpoo, Mal, sniffs out a real murder in the alley behind the historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop. A man’s been shot in the head—and there’s a note challenging amateur sleuth Allie to catch the culprit. Like it or not, the fudge maker has to square off against a crazy killer—but this time she may have bitten off more than she can chew…   Includes recipes!   Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries   “It’s probably best not to read this while you’re too hungry, as the assorted fudge recipes may send you right to the kitchen.”—The Oakland Tribune    “The characters are fun and well-developed, the setting is quaint and beautiful.”—RT Book Reviews   “I really enjoyed this cozy mystery and look forward to reading more in this series.”—Fresh Fiction

USA Today bestselling author Halloween on Mackinac Island is a season of fun tricks, but finding a corpse is no treat for fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy . . .   NIGHT OF THE REALLY DEAD   It’s late October, off-season for tourists, but locals are up and lurching for the annual zombie walk charity event. Though everyone’s living it up, trouble is just a few pawprints away. Allie follows the bloody tracks of her calico cat, Carmella, to a body in the alley behind the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop. Unlike the island’s other walking dead, this one’s flatlined for good. It seems that someone is using the zombie fest as the perfect backdrop for murder. Now amateur sleuth Allie and dreamboat officer Rex Manning must use every trick in their treat bag to unmask a killer in disguise. Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “Memorable characters, a charming locale, and a satisfying mystery.”—Barbara Allan “It’s probably best not to read this while you’re too hungry, as the assorted fudge recipes may send you right to the kitchen.” —The Oakland Tribune “I will be counting down the days until the next mystery with Allie McMurphy.” —Cozy Mystery Book Reviews   Help support pet adoption – see details inside.   ***Includes an excerpt from Nancy Coco’s new and upcoming Oregon Honeybee Mystery series!***

USA Today bestselling author Christmas on Mackinac Island brings a flurry of festive activity for fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy—but also a body in a snowbank . . .   SNOWED UNDER   All Allie wants for Christmas is for renovations to be finished on the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop so she can move back home for the holidays. But for now she's staying in her friend Frances's apartment, busily baking batches of holiday fudge. After someone leaves a mysterious note on the door to meet up, the curious fudge maker goes to the rendezvous with her bichonpoo, Mal—only to discover a woman facedown in a snowdrift. With her dying breath, the woman gasps, “Frances.” The police suspect she named her killer, but Allie knows that's impossible. She needs to wrap up this case before the trail runs cold—and give her friend the gift of freedom this Christmas season . . . Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries “Memorable characters, a charming locale, and a satisfying mystery.” —Barbara Allan “It’s probably best not to read this while you’re too hungry, as the assorted fudge recipes may send you right to the kitchen.” —The Oakland Tribune “A fun and fast-paced cozy mystery that would be perfect for a weekend in, under cozy blankets with a mug of hot cocoa.” —Criminal Element  

It’s Christmas on Mackinac Island—and homicide just rode in on a horse-drawn sleigh…Includes a yummy fudge recipe!     In the cozy warmth of their new home on Michigan’s Mackinac Island, newlywed seniors Frances and Douglas Devaney savor the picture-postcard snowy scenery through their kitchen window. But when they spy a horse-drawn sleigh dashing through the snow bearing a frozen stiff, their blood runs cold. The victim is banker Warren Engle, stepson of a close friend of Frances. With amateur sleuth Allie McMurphy, their boss at the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop, busy filling holiday orders for peppermint candy fudge, the couple tackle the case themselves, plowing through clues to rein in the runaway culprit . . .   “Indulge your sweet tooth in this entertaining series.”—Miranda James, New York Times-bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries   “Her heroine…has a wry narrative voice that never falters.”—Carole Bugge, author of the Claire Rawlings Mysteries