The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Series

In this cozy mystery collection, hairstylist Marla Shore finds the culprit when her client dies in the shampoo chair, saves a gala fundraiser from sabotage, and solves a murder at a sports club.   PERMED TO DEATH Sassy salon owner Marla Shore is giving grumpy Mrs. Kravitz a perm when her client dies in the shampoo chair. If that isn't enough to give her a bad hair day, handsome Detective Vail suspects Marla of poisoning the woman's coffee creamer. Figuring she'd better expose the real killer before the next victim frizzes out, Marla sets on the trail of a wave of wacky suspects. Her theory regarding whodunit gels only after she looks for the culprit closer to home.   "Marla the beautician is a delight!"—Tamar Myers, author of the Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries   "Fast-paced and jaunty." Publishers Weekly   HAIR RAISER When hairstylist Marla Shore volunteers for a fundraiser involving celebrity chefs, she doesn't count on murder being part of the menu. First Chef Pierre's rum-soaked Bananas Foster erupts in his face. Then more chefs drop from the roster like overcooked soufflés and the nonprofit's attorney becomes the victim of fowl play. With a killer on the loose, Marla has a lot more to worry about than which canapés her chefs should serve. She'd better sift through the suspects to stop the saboteur before their gala event goes up in flames.   "Curl up with Nancy Cohen's stylishly witty and chillingly suspenseful tale of murder on the Florida coast—Hair Raiser is a cut above." Joanne Pence, author of the Angie Amalfi mystery series   "An easy-to-take series title with the ready appeal of an independent female sleuth and colorful Florida settings." Library Journal   MURDER BY MANICURE Hairstylist Marla Shore joins a fitness club to get in shape but discovers a dead body instead of an exercise routine. Jolene Myers—a client at Marla's salon—has drowned beneath the frothing waters of the whirlpool. When Detective Dalton Vail determines Jolene's death was no accident, Marla decides to give her deductive skills a workout and help solve the case.   "Marla Shore is a beguiling, very clever sleuth who teases out every clue. Absolutely delightful!" Jill Churchill, author of the Jane Jeffry & Grace and Favor mystery series.   "Cohen fashions her Bad Hair Day series with plenty of humor, snappy repartee and even a healthy helping of current events." The News Press

The second boxed set in the award-winning Bad Hair Day cozy mystery series!   Meet Marla Shore, a Florida hairstylist and salon owner with a knack for styling hair and solving crimes. In this trio of adventures, Marla helps her ex-spouse solve a murder, searches for her missing pet-loving neighbor, and stumbles across the body of a rival hairdresser, whose psychic advisor gives her a dire warning.   BODY WAVE - Book 4 In a story braided with unexpected twists and curls, salon owner Marla Shore takes on a role as nurse's aide for wealthy Miriam Pearl. While Marla snoops into the elderly matriarch's affairs, her boyfriend, Detective Dalton Vail, is afraid that the only affair she'll snag is with her ex-spouse, Stan. Juggling work at her salon, crime solving, and two amorously inclined males, Marla fights a race against time to save Stan before the dashing detective nails him for murder. RONE Award Winner!   "Ms. Cohen's plot has more twists than a French braid, and Marla is a shear delight." Joanne Fluke, author of the Hannah Swensen mysteries   HIGHLIGHTS TO HEAVEN – Book 5 Hairstylist and amateur sleuth Marla Shore lands a case close to home when her animal-loving neighbor—a man aptly named Goat—disappears, leaving his pets alone and a dead body in his master bedroom. Even more disturbing is the pattern of highlights Marla notes in the victim's hair. She recognizes the signature technique of her former mentor, master stylist Cutter Corrigan. Soon she's untangling clues that link Goat, Cutter, and the unsavory pet fur trade to her own past. Someone at her former beauty school has a hair-raising secret worth killing to keep.   "Full of twists and turns, great characters, and an interesting setting. Who could ask for more?" Denise Swanson, author of the Scumble River mystery series   DIED BLONDE – Book 6 Hairstylist Marla Shore stumbles over her rival's body in the meter room behind their competing salons. When her boyfriend, hunky Detective Dalton Vail, asks for her help in solving the murder, she jumps on the case. The stakes rise when the victim's trusted psychic warns her that someone she loves is in danger. Her investigation takes her to a smoky bingo parlor, a spooky town run by spiritualists, and sunny Delray Beach. But what scares Marla the most is her relationship with Dalton that takes a surprising turn.   "Nancy Cohen has penned another follicle‑raising frolic with a wry twist of romance."  P.J. Parrish, NY Times Bestselling Author   If you enjoy murder and mayhem with a touch of humor and romance, you'll love the Bad Hair Day cozy mystery series. Get your copy and start reading now!  

In this trio of adventures, hairstylist sleuth Marla Vail gets married, moves into a new house, and goes on a honeymoon all while solving crimes and adjusting to life as a newlywed.   SHEAR MURDER Hairstylist Marla Shore is weeks away from becoming a bride when she walks down the aisle as a bridesmaid at her friend Jill's ceremony. Things take a turn for the worse when the matron of honor ends up dead under the cake table. Lots of folks aren't sorry to see Torrie go, especially since the bride's sister knew their deepest secrets. But when suspicion falls upon Jill, Marla wonders if her dear friend is truly innocent. She'd better untangle the snarl of suspects and iron out the clues before the killer highlights her as the next victim.   "Shear Murder is another stellar outing in Nancy J. Cohen's Bad Hair Day mystery series." Lorna Barrett, bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries   HANGING BY A HAIR Marla's joyous move to a new house with her detective husband, Dalton, is marred by their next-door neighbor who erects an illegal fence between their properties. When Dalton reminds the man of local permitting laws, tempers flare—and worse, the neighbor is found dead the following day. Before her husband's investigation can begin, he is removed from the case due to a conflict of interest. Now it's up to Marla to clear his name and make the neighborhood safe again.   Suspense Magazine "Best of 2014" Cozy Mystery   "Marla is short for marvelous. If you like your mysteries 'cozy,' you're going to enjoy every minute you spend with her!" Joanna Campbell Slan, bestselling author of the Kiki Lowenstein Mysteries   PERIL BY PONYTAIL Marla and Dalton's honeymoon at an Arizona dude ranch veers from dangerous to downright deadly faster than a horse headed to the corral. With her husband's uncle—the resort owner—on the suspect list for murder, Marla races to prove his innocence. She hopes her blind trust isn't misplaced, especially when she learns Uncle Ray has secrets he'd rather keep buried. With her new family in jeopardy, she'd better saddle up her sleuthing skills to figure out who's adding to the spirits at a nearby ghost town before someone she loves gets hurt.   Third Place Winner in the Arizona Literary Awards   "Peril by Ponytail ropes in the reader in Nancy J. Cohen's captivating new tale, which deftly braids together deadly secrets, long hidden resentments, and romance on the range." Ellen Byerrum, bestselling author of the Crime of Fashion Mysteries

The third boxed set in the humorous Bad Hair Day cozy mystery series!   Meet Marla Shore, a Florida hairstylist and salon owner with a knack for styling hair and solving crimes. In this trio of cozy mysteries, Marla stays at a haunted hotel, works at a beauty trade show, and sails on a Caribbean cruise with a killer onboard.   DEAD ROOTS Hairstylist Marla Shore is eager to introduce her fiancé, Detective Dalton Vail, to her extended family over Thanksgiving weekend at Sugar Crest Plantation Resort. Their festive turkey dinner turns into a serious bad hair day when she finds her aunt suffocated in bed. Aunt Polly isn't the only ghost at this haunted hotel, though. Marla uncovers secrets and skeletons that should have stayed buried. It'll take all her sleuthing skills to untangle the clues and root out the killer, even if it means exposing her family's unsavory past.   "Dead Roots has all the right ingredients for a great hair day, absolutely fun, winsome characters, a fast‑paced, wonderful mystery read!" Heather Graham, NY Times Bestselling Author   PERISH BY PEDICURE Salon owner and amateur sleuth Marla Shore ends up fixing more than just hair at a Fort Lauderdale beauty show. When the much‑disliked director of Luxor Beauty Products is murdered, Marla finds herself investigating a quirky group of industry characters including a pompous celebrity stylist, an ambitious salesman, and a rival hairdresser.   "Find your favorite beach chair and a tall glass of lemonade to enjoy another Marla Shore mystery amidst the fashionistas! The perfect read for a beach chair or under the hair dryer." Nancy Martin, author of the Blackbird Sisters mystery series   KILLER KNOTS Florida hairstylist Marla Shore hopes for a romantic interlude with her fiancé on a Caribbean cruise, but troubled waters lie ahead when their dinner companions disappear one-by-one. Then Marla learns a killer is along for the ride. Onboard art auctions, ports of call, and sumptuous buffets beckon, but she ignores temptation and musters her sleuthing skills to expose the culprit. She'd better find him fast, before her next shore excursion turns into a trip to Davy Jones's locker.   "Delightful...The Love Boat meets Sex and the City. A charming heroine and a hero to die for, pick this one up posthaste!" MaryJanice Davidson, NY Times Bestselling Author

In this trio of adventures, Marla solves a murder at her day spa during the December holidays, investigates her best friend's suspicious car accident, and enters a bake-off contest at a farm festival where she discovers a dead body in the strawberry field. She even saves a neighbor and her pet from a cat-astrophe in a bonus short story.   FACIALS CAN BE FATAL The last thing salon owner Marla Vail needs during the December holidays is a dead body slathered in a green facial mask at her new day spa. Hoping to salvage her reputation, she determines to track down the killer. She'd better prepare for a body count that has nothing to do with hot stone massages and everything to do with murder.   Gold Medal Winner in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards   "Take a twisty mystery, add a cast of amiable characters, a dash of family drama, and a pinch of South Florida during the holiday season—they all add up to the recipe for a delightful cozy!" Lucy Burdette, bestselling author of the Key West Food Critic Mysteries   HAIR BRAINED When hairstylist Marla Vail's best friend, Tally, is hurt in a suspicious car accident, Marla assumes guardianship of her infant son. The crash takes an ominous turn when Marla's husband, a homicide detective, determines it may not have been an accident after all. Marla launches an investigation while praying for her friend's recovery. Can she find the culprit before someone else ends up as roadkill?   First Place Winner in the Chanticleer International Book Awards   "Readers will become immersed from page one. You'll hang on every word as the twists and turns of the mystery are revealed." Suspense Magazine   HAIRBALL HIJINKS (Short Story) Southern sleuth Marla Vail agrees to help find a neighbor's missing cat. As she follows the trail of the lost feline, she's surprised to find more than the pet missing from the elderly woman's house. The lady's valuables are gone, and according to the police, it isn't the first incident in the neighborhood. Can Marla outwit the crooks before they cause another cat'astrophe?   "A fast-paced read with charming characters." Socrates Book Reviews   TRIMMED TO DEATH Savvy hairstylist and amateur sleuth Marla Vail enters a charity bake-off contest at a fall festival sponsored by a local farm. While she waits to see if her coconut fudge pie is a winner, she finds a dead body planted face-down in the strawberry field. As Marla investigates, she learns there's no shortage of suspects. Can she unmask the killer before someone else's life is cut short?   "The dialogue is sharp, the eye for detail is masterful, and the narrative pacing is just right. Plenty of suspicious-seeming characters raise the tension. Even if you're not yet a 'Cozy' fan, you'll have a blast." Florida Weekly

A deadly Easter egg hunt, a remodeling project gone awry, and a Fourth of July murder at a living history village make for a sparkling cozy mystery collection.   EASTER HAIR HUNT An Easter egg hunt at historic Tremayne Manor leads hairstylist Marla Vail to discover more than just dyed eggs. The dead man in the bunny suit is definitely not having a good hare day. Marla's husband, homicide detective Dalton Vail, knows she finds solving mysteries to be irresistible, but she may have found a basketful of trouble this time. Can Marla use her eggcellent sleuthing skills to crack the case?   Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner   "This story will fill your reading basket with entertainment, charming characters, plot twists, tasty recipes, and a cozy murder mystery to solve." Thoughts in Progress   STYLED FOR MURDER When salon owner, Marla Vail, gets a frantic call from her mother that there's a dead body in her shower, Marla realizes this wasn't part of the home remodel plans. The victim turns out to be the project manager, who had a shady reputation in town. Disgruntled customers, unpaid suppliers, and the design company's staff are among the suspects, but Marla is more concerned about her stepfather's connection to the victim. Reed is keeping secrets and he won't come clean about what he knows. Can she flush out the clues and nail the killer before he strikes again?   Suspense Magazine "Best Cozy Mystery" Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner   "A charmingly funny whodunit!" Woman's World Magazine   STAR TANGLED MURDER Hairstylist Marla Vail and her detective husband Dalton are having a blast visiting a Florida living history village over Fourth of July weekend. But when a battle reenactment turns up a real dead body, it sets off fireworks among the villagers. One of the cast members has gone off script to murder the town marshal. Soon it becomes clear that every one of the villagers is a suspect. Instead of spending the holiday chilling and grilling, somebody's mind is on killing. Marla needs to find the culprit before she becomes the next victim.   FAPA President's Book Awards Silver Medal Winner   "Star Tangled Murder shines with excellent plotting, lots of twists and turns, and a satisfying ending. Highly recommended." Suspense Magazine