A Taylor Texas Mystery Series

Fleeing demanding work stress, nurse Christie Taylor returns home only to land in a sticky situation - a shady land grab, a corpse, and a determined killer. Can this amateur sleuth serve up justice before her Texas hometown loses its sweet charm?   Taking a break from work, Christie Taylor yearns for the tranquility of her Hill Country hometown - a chance to trade daily chaos for a slower pace at her family's beloved Texas ranch. But her dreams of peaceful days spent baking are shattered when a ruthless developer sets his sights on their land, dredging up a storm of greed and deception. When a body's discovered on the property, the stakes turn deadly. Now Christie finds herself thrust into a dangerous game, squaring off against corporate bullies and a killer desperate to keep their dark deeds buried. Determined to protect her loved ones and their legacy, Christie peels back the layers of this darkly woven scheme. But each clue draws her deeper into an insidious web where no one can be trusted, and every truth risks shattering the wholesome ideals she's longed for.  Can this amateur sleuth gather the ingredients to expose the mastermind before her family's future gets snuffed out for good? Or will this small-town mystery leave Christie fearing her hopes of a simple life have gone stale, crumbling like an overworked piecrust? If you're craving lovable characters, humor as cozy as a well-worn kitchen, and mysteries so delicious they'll keep you lingering over one more slice, grab Death Takes a Break - the entertaining first book in the Taylor Texas mysteries. This sweetly Southern series serves up suspense and intrigue with a sugary side of pie!

A heartwarming cozy with a Lone Star State twist! After moving home, nurse Christie bakes pies and solves crimes while trying to save her family's land from greedy developers. Laughter, secrets, and mouthwatering desserts await in this charming mystery.   After quitting her big city nursing job, Christie Taylor thought moving home  to her small Texas hometown would be a peaceful reset. But when ruthless developers continue to threaten her family's land, Christie finds herself caught up in a treacherous web of greed and lies. When a mysterious death occurs, she realizes the stakes are deadlier than she imagined.   Determined to protect her loved ones and expose the truth, Christie must outsmart the killer before her homecoming becomes a permanent nightmare. With bullies trying to run her out of town, can this small-town nurse unmask the murderer before she's the next victim?   If you crave heartwarming cozies with a Lone Star State twist, you'll love Death Makes A Move. Christie's daring fight for justice delivers delicious suspense and heart-warming Southern charm. The perfect escape for cozy mystery fans! Plus, a mouthwatering pie recipe is included inside.  

Cozy up for a delicious Texas mystery! Horse-riding sleuth Christie uncovers shocking family secrets after a murdered man's cryptic message. With greedy developers circling and lives at stake, can she solve this twisty case before becoming the next victim?   Nurse-turned-sleuth Christie Taylor thought the drama was over after solving her last case in charming Comfort, Texas. But when she receives a cryptic message from a murdered man, Christie finds herself pulled into another mysterious web of family secrets and lies.    As she uncovers shocking revelations about her hometown's past, Christie realizes someone is desperate to keep their skeletons locked away - no matter how deadly the cost. With greedy developers still circling, threatening lives and livelihoods, Christie must decipher the clues before she becomes the next victim.   Can this amateur detective identify the culprit behind the crimes plaguing the small town? Or will digging up the past prove fatal? Join Christie Taylor on her twisting journey for the truth in this cozy mystery filled with red herrings, rustic Texas charm, and a delicious pie recipe!

Sparks fly at a Hill Country horse rescue when amateur sleuth Christie meets the new contractor. But tragedy strikes, and she must solve the mystery before her budding romance meets an untimely end. A heartwarming cozy with romance, secrets and pie!   In the charming Texas Hill Country town of Comfort, sparks are flying at Horse Haven Rescue - and not just from the gala preparations. Christie Taylor has her hands full coordinating the nonprofit's big event, while trying to deny her growing feelings for the electrical contractor for the event.   But when a tragic accident claims a worker's life, the nonprofit is plunged into darkness. As Christie investigates, she's shocked to discover the incident was no accident at all. With tensions rising and more suspicious occurrences threatening the rescue, Christie realizes someone is determined to destroy Horse Haven...and the target may be closer than she thinks.   Can the amateur sleuth get to the bottom of the mystery before it's too late? Or will her blossoming romance be cut brutally short? Join Christie in this delightfully cozy tale of family, secrets, and undying devotion - both to the majestic creatures of Horse Haven and her potential soul mate. Death Steals A Kiss is a heartwarming escape perfect for fans of romantic mysteries, barnyard sleuthing, and wholesome Texas charm...with a delicious pie recipe included!

When a winery owner turns up dead, horse-riding amateur sleuth Christie gallops into a twisted web of secrets. As she inches closer to the truth, the killer closes in. A riveting cozy set in the Texas Hill Country...with pie!   Amateur sleuth Christie Taylor is back in the saddle in the Texas Hill Country, eagerly awaiting a major new donor for the equine rescue. But her excitement turns to unease when she meets the troubled benefactor, Abby Calhan. When Abby's husband is found dead, submerged in a vat at the winery, Christie finds herself entangled in a twisted web of secrets and lies.   Despite her better judgment, the horse-riding detective can't resist putting her sleuthing skills to work on the case. But as Christie inches closer to the truth, the danger becomes infinitely more real. Can she crack the twisted case before the killer strikes again? Or will her thirst for justice put Christie squarely in the crosshairs?   Giddy up for another riveting adventure with Christie Taylor in Death Cracks The Case. This cozy mystery has it all - picturesque vineyard settings, a stable of possible culprits, and deathly stakes for our plucky heroine, not to mention a delicious pie recipe!    

A Friend's Desperate Plea. Buried Secrets. Bodies in the Backyard. When Christie Taylor's friend makes a grisly discovery - two bodies buried in her backyard - the pie-baking, horse-riding sleuth is pulled into an age-old mystery. Just who are these unnamed victims? And why were they laid to rest in such a gruesome manner?    As Christie delves into the disturbing case, she quickly learns someone is desperate to keep the truth buried...forever. The deeper she digs into the past, the more intense the threats become against bringing these long-dead secrets to light.   Can the amateur detective serve up justice for the victims? Or will her insatiable curiosity lead Christie to a similarly doomed fate?   Don't miss Death Wakes A Snake, the latest riveting cozy mystery following the daring exploits of pie-baking, horse-riding sleuth Christie Taylor. This page-turner has it all - juicy small-town secrets, deathly stakes, and rustic Texas charm...with a delicious pie recipe! You'll be hungry for every crumb of this whodunit.