A Lacey Doyle Cozy Mystery Series

«Очень увлекательно. Я настоятельно рекомендую всем читателям, которые ценят отлично написанные детективы с неожиданными поворотами и продуманным сюжетом, пополнить этой книгой свою библиотеку. Вы не пожалеете. Отличный способ скоротать холодный уик-энд!» -- Обзоры книг и фильмов, Роберто Маттос (об «Убийстве в поместье») УБИЙСТВО В ПОМЕСТЬЕ (УЮТНЫЙ ДЕТЕКТИВ О ЛЕЙСИ ДОЙЛ—КНИГА 1) – дебютный роман из новой чудесной серии уютных детективов от Фионы Грейс. Тридцатидевятилетняя Лейси Дойл, недавно пережившая развод, нуждается в кардинальных переменах. Ей необходимо уволиться, уйти от ужасной начальницы и оставить Нью-Йорк с его суетой. Вспомнив свою детскую мечту, она решает бросить все и повторить любимые выходные из детства в милом приморском городке под названием Уилдфордшир, в Англии. Уилдфордшир оказывается именно таким, каким Лейси запомнила его: с неподвластной времени архитектурой, мощеными улочками и чарующей природой на расстоянии вытянутой руки. Лейси не хочет возвращаться домой и спонтанно принимает решение остаться, чтобы попытаться воплотить детскую мечту в реальность: открыть собственный антикварный магазин. Лейси наконец чувствует, что в ее жизни все становится на свои места, пока ее новую известную клиентку не находят мертвой. Поскольку Лейси новенькая в городе, все подозревают ее, и только она может очистить свое имя. Новый бизнес, немезида в лице женщины из магазина по соседству, кокетливый пекарь из кондитерской напротив и дело, которое нужно раскрыть, – неужели такой Лейси представляла свою новую жизнь? Книга №2 из этой серии—СМЕРТЬ И ПЕС—также доступна для предзаказа!

MOORD IN HET LANDHUIS (EEN LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY – BOEK 1) is het eerste boek in een aantrekkelijke, nieuwe cozy mystery-serie van Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, negenendertig jaar en pas gescheiden, is toe aan een ingrijpende verandering. Ze gaat haar baan opzeggen, haar vreselijke baas en New York City verlaten en het snelle leven de rug toekeren. Om haar belofte aan zichzelf uit haar jeugd waar te maken, besluit ze om alles achter zich te laten en een geliefde vakantie uit haar kindertijd in de schilderachtige Engelse kustplaats Wilfordshire opnieuw te beleven. Wilfordshire is nog precies zoals Lacey het zich herinnert, met zijn tijdloze architectuur, keienstraatjes en met de natuur op een steenworp afstand. Lacey wil niet terug naar huis en ze besluit spontaan om te blijven en haar droom uit haar kindertijd een kans te geven: ze gaat haar eigen antiekwinkel openen. Lacey voelt eindelijk dat haar leven een stap in de goede richting gaat, totdat een van haar belangrijkste klanten dood gevonden wordt. Als de nieuwkomer in de stad zijn alle ogen op Lacey gericht en is het aan haar om zelf haar naam te zuiveren. Een eigen bedrijf runnen, met een buurvrouw als grote vijand, een flirterige banketbakker aan de overkant en een misdaad die moet worden opgelost: is dit nieuwe leven alles wat Lacey dacht dat het zou zijn? Boek 2 in de serie – DOOD EN EEN HOND – kan nu al vooruit besteld worden!

«Muy entretenido. Recomiendo encarecidamente añadir de manera permanente este libro a la biblioteca de cualquier lector que aprecie un misterio muy bien escrito con algunos giros imprevistos y una trama inteligente. No te decepcionará. ¡Es una manera excelente de pasar un fin de semana de invierno!». --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (sobre Asesinato en la mansión) ASESINATO EN LA MANSIÓN (UN MISTERIO COZY DE LACEY DOYLE — LIBRO 1) es la novela debut de una encantadora nueva serie de misterio cozy escrita por Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, de 39 años y recién divorciada, necesita un cambio drástico. Necesita dejar su trabajo, dejar atrás a su horrible jefa y a la ciudad de Nueva York, y alejarse del ritmo acelerado de su vida. Ha decidido cumplir una antigua promesa infantil que se hizo a sí misma, por lo que tiene el objetivo de dejarlo todo atrás y revivir unas encantadoras vacaciones de las que gozó en su infancia en el pintoresco pueblo costero de Wilfordshire, en Inglaterra. Wilfordshire es exactamente como lo recordaba, con su arquitectura intemporal, las calles empedradas y la naturaleza a sólo unos pasos de distancia. A Lacey no le apetece nada volver a casa… y, de repente, decide quedarse y darle una oportunidad a su sueño de infancia: abrirá su propia tienda de antigüedades. Por fin tiene la sensación de que su vida se encamina en la dirección correcta… hasta que su mejor cliente aparece muerto. Todos sospechan de Lacey al ser la recién llegada, y de ella depende limpiar su buen nombre. Ahora tiene un negocio que manejar, unos vecinos convertidos en enemigos, un panadero de lo más sensual al otro lado de la calle, y un misterio que resolver… ¿Está siendo esta nueva vida lo que Lacey quería que fuese? ¡El libro #2 de la serie ―MUERTE Y UN PERRO― ya puede reservarse!

ASSASSINIO IN VILLA (UN GIALLO INTIMO E LEGGERO DI LACEY DOYLE—LIBRO 1) è il romanzo di debutto di un’affascinante nuova serie di gialli intimi e leggeri scritti da Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle Rose, 39 anni e fresca di divorzio, ha bisogno di un cambiamento drastico. Deve lasciare il suo lavoro, abbandonare il suo orrendo capo e la città di New York, allontanandosi da uno stile di vita frenetico. Rispettando la promessa che si era fatta da bambina, prende le distanze da tutto e da tutti, pronta a rivivere un’adorabile vacanza come quelle che faceva da bambina nella pittoresca cittadina balneare di Wilfordshire. Wilfordshire è proprio come Lacey se la ricorda: la sua architettura senza tempo, le strade di acciottolato e la natura fuori dalla porta di casa. Lacey non vuole più tornare indietro e decide spontaneamente di restare e di concedere un tentativo al suo sogno d’infanzia: aprire un suo negozio di antiquariato. Lacey finalmente ha l’impressione che la sua vita stia facendo un passo nella direzione giusta, fino a che il suo nuovo principale cliente non muore. Essendo nuova in città, tutti gli occhi sono puntati su Lacey, e sta a lei far capire chi è. Un’attività da gestire, un vicino della porta accanto che è suo avversario, un panettiere che le fa la corte dall’altra parte della strada e un crimine da risolvere: era proprio questa la nuova vita che aveva desiderato? Il libro #2 nella serie – UNA MORTE E UN CANE – è disponibile per pre-ordinazioni!

MORD I SLOTTET (EN MYSDECKARE OM LACEY DOYLE—BOK 1) är debutromanen i en ny charmig och mysig bokserie av Fiona Grace. Lacey Grace, 39 år och nyskild, behöver en drastisk förändring. Hon måste säga upp sig från sitt jobb, lämna sin hemska chef och New York City och kliva undan från det hektiska livet. För att fullfölja det löfte hon gav sig själv som barn, beslutar hon sig för att lämna allt bakom sig och återuppleva sin älskade barndomssemester i den pittoreska, engelska havsstaden Wilfordshire. Wilfordshire är precis som Lacey minns det, med sin tidlösa arkitektur, sina kullerstensgator och med naturen vid tröskeln. Lacey vill inte återvända hem—och helt spontant bestämmer hon sig för att stanna och ge sin barndomsdröm ett försök: hon ska öppna sin egen antikvitetsaffär. Lacey känner äntligen att hennes liv är på väg åt rätt håll—tills hennes nya stjärnkund hittas död. Som stadens nykomling får Lacey allas blickar mot sig och det är upp till henne att rentvå sitt eget namn. Med en affär att sköta, en granne som blivit hennes ärkefiende, en flirtig bagare på andra sidan gatan och ett mordfall att lösa—är detta nya liv allt som Lacey hade hoppats på? Bok #2 I serien—DÖDEN OCH HUNDEN—finns också tillgänglig att förbeställa!

MURDER IN THE MANOR (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 1) is the debut novel in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, needs a drastic change. She needs to quit her job, leave her horrendous boss and New York City, and walk away from the fast life. Making good on her childhood promise to herself, she decides to walk away from it all and to relive a beloved childhood vacation in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Wilfordshire is exactly as Lacey remembers it, with its ageless architecture, cobblestone streets, and with nature at its doorstep. Lacey doesn’t want to go back home—and spontaneously, she decides to stay, and to give her childhood dream a try: she will open her own antique shop. ,Lacey finally feels that her life is taking a step in the right direction—until her new star customer turns up dead. As the newcomer in town, all eyes are on Lacey, and it’s up to her to clear her own name. With a business to run, a next-door neighbor turned nemesis, a flirty baker across the street, and a crime to solve – is this new life all that Lacey thought it would be? Book #2 in the series—DEATH AND A DOG—is also available for preorder!

ANMERKUNG: NEUVERÖFFENTLICHUNG. DAS BUCH WURDE IM SEPTEMBER 2020 KOMPLETT NEU ÜBERSETZT. „Sehr unterhaltsam. Dieses Buch sollte in jeder Privatbibliothek von Lesern stehen, die einen gut geschriebenen Krimi mit einigen unerwarteten Wendungen und einer interessanten Handlung zu schätzen wissen. Sie werden nicht enttäuscht sein. Ein ausgezeichneter Begleiter für ein kaltes Wochenende!“ --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (für Der Tod kam vor dem Frühstück) DER TOD KAM VOR DEM FRÜHSTÜCK (EIN COZY-KRIMI MIT LACEY DOYLE – BUCH 1) ist der Auftakt einer herzerwärmenden neuen Cozy-Krimireihe von Fiona Grace. Die frisch geschiedene, 39 Jahre alte Lacey Doyle braucht eine drastische Veränderung. Sie muss ihren Job kündigen, ihren schrecklichen Chef und New York hinter sich lassen und den Ausstieg aus ihrem hektischen Leben schaffen. Sie beschließt, das Versprechen, das sie sich als junges Mädchen gegeben hat, wahrzumachen, und alles hinter sich zu lassen und in das ruhige englische Küstenstädtchen Wilfordshire, an das sie sich durch wunderschöne Familienurlaube erinnert, zurückzukehren. Wilfordshire ist mit seiner zeitlosen Architektur, den Straßen aus Kopfsteinpflaster und der allgegenwärtigen Natur noch genauso, wie Lacey es in Erinnerung hatte. Lacey will nicht wieder nach Hause zurückkehren und beschließt spontan, ihren Kindheitstraum zu verwirklichen, indem sie ihren eigenen Antiquitätsladen eröffnet. Endlich hat Lacey das Gefühl, dass in ihrem Leben alles nach Plan läuft – bis ein neuer und guter Kunde ihres Ladens tot aufgefunden wird. Als Neuankömmling in der Stadt richten sich alle Augen auf Lacey, die nun ihren Namen reinwaschen muss. Hält ihr neues Leben Laceys Erwartungen stand, während sie ihr eigenes Geschäft leiten, sich mit einem gehässigen Nachbarn auseinandersetzen und ein Verbrechen lösen muss – ganz zu schweigen von dem attraktiven Bäcker auf der anderen Straßenseite? Buch 2 der Reihe – EIN HAARIGER FALL – kann bereits vorbestellt werden!

DEATH AND A DOG (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 2) is book two in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Spring is in the air. With last month’s murder mystery behind her, a new best friend in her English shepherd, and a budding relationship with the chef across the street, it seems like everything’s finally settling into place. Lacey is so excited for her first major auction, especially when a valuable, mystery artifact enters her catalogue. All seems to go without a hitch, until two mysterious bidders arrive from out of town—and one of them winds up dead. With the small village plunged into chaos, and with the reputation of her business at stake, can Lacey and her trusty dog partner solve the crime and restore her name? Book #3 in the series—CRIME IN THE CAFE—is also available for preorder!

I CINQUE DEL SALOTTO (UN GIALLO INTIMO E LEGGERO DI LACEY DOYLE—LIBRO 3) è il terzo libro di un’affascinante nuova serie di ‘cozy mystery’ firmata Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 anni e fresca di divorzio, ha fatto un cambio drastico: ha abbandonato la sua frenetica vita newyorkese e si è stabilita in una pittoresca cittadina inglese sul mare: Wilfordshire. L’estate è vicina e Lacey si è innamorata ancora di più della cittadina e del suo fidanzato pasticcere. Si è anche fatta una migliore amica: la nuova proprietaria di un B&B del posto. E quando l’amica ha bisogno di lei per la decorazione dell’albergo, comprando praticamente tutto quello che Lacey ha in negozio, i suoi affari hanno una grandiosa impennata. Tutto sta andando alla perfezione, fino a che qualcuno muore misteriosamente nel nuovo B&B dell’amica. La cittadina viene sconvolta e l’attività dell’amica è a rischio: tocca a Lacey e al suo cane andare a fondo del mistero. Il libro #4 della serie sarà presto disponibile!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) CRIME IN THE CAFE (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 3) is book three in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Summer is nearly here, and Lacey has fallen more in love with the town and with her chef boyfriend. She has even made a best friend: the new owner of a local B&B. And when her friend needs her services for the decoration of her inn, buying nearly everything in Lacey’s antique shop, her business even gets an extra boost. Everything’s going perfectly—until someone mysteriously dies in her friend’s new B&B. Their village turned upside down and her new friend’s livelihood now in jeopardy, it’s up to Lacey and her dog to get to the bottom of the mystery. Book #4 in the series will be available soon!

„Sehr unterhaltsam. Ich kann dieses Buch jedem Leser wärmstens für die eigene Bibliothek empfehlen, der einen sehr gut geschriebenen Krimi mit einigen Wendungen und einer intelligenten Handlung schätzt. Du wirst nicht enttäuscht sein. Die perfekte Lektüre für ein frostiges Wochenende!“ --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (bezugnehmenden auf Der Tod kam vor dem Frühstück) VERBRECHEN IM CAFÉ (EIN COZY-KRIMI MIT LACEY DOYLE – BUCH 3) ist Buch drei einer charmanten neuen Krimireihe von Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 Jahre alt und frisch geschieden, hat eine dramatische Veränderung durchgemacht: Sie hat ihrem schnellen Leben in New York City den Rücken gekehrt und sich in der malerischen Küstenstadt Wilfordshire in England niedergelassen. Es ist schon fast Sommer und Lacey hat sich noch mehr in die kleine Stadt und ihren Freund, der als Koch arbeitet, verliebt. Sie hat sogar einen besten Freund: den neuen Besitzer einer ansässigen Frühstückspension. Und als ihr Freund ihre Hilfe bei der Dekoration der Pension benötigt und ihren kleinen Antiquitätenladen beinahe leer kauft, erhält ihr Geschäft einen weiteren Aufschwung. Alles scheint perfekt zu laufen – bis jemand auf mysteriöse Weise in der neuen Pension ihres Freundes ums Leben kommt. Ihr Dorf wird auf den Kopf gestellt und die Existenzgrundlage ihres neuen Freundes steht auf dem Spiel. Jetzt ist es an Lacey und ihrem Hund, dem Rätsel auf den Grund zu gehen. Buch #4 der Reihe erscheint bald!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) SILENCED BY A SPELL (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 7) is book seven in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. With Halloween fast approaching, Lacey lucks out when she’s given a rare, ancient book that’s perfect for her upcoming spooky auction. But after the book is sold to a buyer, the mysterious book vanishes before she can deliver it. Even stranger, the equally mysterious seller has disappeared—just as a body turns up dead. With her reputation on the line, Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and clear her name—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious disappearance. FRAMED BY A FORGERY (Book #8), and CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER (Book #9) are also available for pre-order!

CRIMEN EN LA CAFÉ (UN MISTERIO COZY DE LACEY DOYLE — LIBRO 3) es el libro número tres de la nueva y fascinante serie de misterios cozy de Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, de 39 años y recién divorciada, ha hecho un cambio drástico: se ha marchado de su vida rápida en la ciudad de Nueva York y se ha instalado en la pintoresca ciudad costera de Wilfordshire. El verano ya casi está aquí, y Lacey se ha enamorado más de la ciudad y de su novio chef. Incluso ha hecho una mejor amiga: la nueva propietaria de un B&B. Y cuando su amiga necesita sus servicios para la decoración del hotel, comprando casi todo lo de la tienda de antigüedades de Lacey, su negocio tiene un empujón extra. Todo va perfectamente —hasta que alguien muere misteriosamente en el nuevo B&B de su amiga. El pueblo del revés y el sustento de su amiga en peligro, a Lacey y a su perro les toca llegar al fondo del misterio. ¡El libro #4 también está disponible!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) VEXED ON A VISIT (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 4) is book four in a charming new cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace. Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Summer has arrived, and Lacey is delighted when her chef boyfriend surprises her with an offer for a long weekend trip, a romantic getaway into the neighboring seaside towns of the British countryside, with her beloved dog, and a chance to go antiquing. But Lacey is even more surprised when her family shows up from New York on a surprise visit—and when they want to come along! Even worse, Lacey, in a neighboring town, finds herself in the midst of a murder scene. And once again, with her reputation on the line, she may be the only one who can solve it. Book #5 in the series will be available soon!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) KILLED WITH A KISS (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 5) is book five in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. In a romantic daytrip in the English countryside, Lacey lucks out in an antique market and stumbles upon an incredible find. She has high hopes as she makes it the centerpiece of her next auction. But as summer is coming to a close, two high-rollers come into town and duke it out over the antique, their egos as big as their wallets. When one of them wins but loses the auction on a technicality, chaos ensues. The only thing that makes it worse is when one ends up dead. Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and her reputation—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious death.

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) PERISHED BY A PAINTING (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 6) is book six in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Fall has arrived in Wilfordshire, bringing with it Fall festivals of food, charming holidays and refreshing return to simple normalcy. To celebrate their new proposal, Lacey and Tom finally get a romantic countryside trip together, and Lacey is thrilled to stumble upon a rare painting in the most unexpected place—a shack on the side of the road. But Lacey has no idea how rare and valuable his painting actually is. When she finds out the shocking news, she grapples with whether she should return it—when a shocking twist and a dead body put her right in the middle of a crime that she must, with her beloved dog at her side, solve—or else lose all that she has worked for. SILENCED BY A SPELL (Book #7), FRAMED BY A FORGERY (Book #8), and CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER (Book #9) are also available for pre-order!

A bundle of books #4 (VEXED ON A VISIT) and #5 (KILLED WITH A KISS) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books four and five in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In VEXED ON A VISIT (Book #4), summer has arrived, and Lacey is delighted when her chef boyfriend surprises her with an offer for a long weekend trip, a romantic getaway into the neighboring seaside towns of the British countryside, with her beloved dog, and a chance to go antiquing. But Lacey is even more surprised when her family shows up from New York on a surprise visit—and when they want to come along! Even worse, Lacey, in a neighboring town, finds herself in the midst of a murder scene. And once again, with her reputation on the line, she may be the only one who can solve it. In KILLED WITH A KISS (Book #5), on a romantic daytrip in the English countryside, Lacey lucks out in an antique market and stumbles upon an incredible find. She has high hopes as she makes it the centerpiece of her next auction. But as summer is coming to a close, two high-rollers come into town and duke it out over the antique, their egos as big as their wallets. When one of them wins but loses the auction on a technicality, chaos ensues. The only thing that makes it worse is when one ends up dead. Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and her reputation—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious death. Books #6-#9 are also available!

A bundle of books #5 (KILLED WITH A KISS) and #6 (PERISHED BY A PAINTING) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books five and six in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In KILLED WITH A KISS (Book #5), on a romantic daytrip in the English countryside, Lacey lucks out in an antique market and stumbles upon an incredible find. She has high hopes as she makes it the centerpiece of her next auction. But as summer is coming to a close, two high-rollers come into town and duke it out over the antique, their egos as big as their wallets. When one of them wins but loses the auction on a technicality, chaos ensues. The only thing that makes it worse is when one ends up dead. Lacey finds herself in the fight of her life to save her business and her reputation—and, with the help of her beloved dog, to solve the mysterious death. In PERISHED BY A PAINTING (Book #6), Fall has arrived in Wilfordshire, bringing with it Fall festivals of food, charming holidays and refreshing return to simple normalcy. To celebrate their new proposal, Lacey and Tom finally get a romantic countryside trip together, and Lacey is thrilled to stumble upon a rare painting in the most unexpected place—a shack on the side of the road. But Lacey has no idea how rare and valuable his painting actually is. When she finds out the shocking news, she grapples with whether she should return it—when a shocking twist and a dead body put her right in the middle of a crime that she must, with her beloved dog at her side, solve—or else lose all that she has worked for. Books #7-#9 are also available!

A bundle of books #1 (MURDER IN THE MANOR), #2 (DEATH AND A DOG), and #3 (CRIME IN THE CAFÉ) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books one, two, and three in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, needs a drastic change. She needs to quit her job, leave her horrendous boss and New York City, and walk away from the fast life. Making good on her childhood promise to herself, she decides to walk away from it all, and to relive a beloved childhood vacation in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Wilfordshire is exactly as Lacey remembers it, with its ageless architecture, cobblestone streets, and with nature at its doorstep. Lacey doesn’t want to go back home—and spontaneously, she decides to stay, and to give her childhood dream a try: she will open her own antique shop. Lacey finally feels that her life is taking a step in the right direction—until her new star customer turns up dead. As the newcomer in town, all eyes are on Lacey, and it’s up to her to clear her own name. In DEATH AND A DOG (Book #2), spring is in the air. With last month’s murder mystery behind Lacey, a new best friend in her English shepherd, and a budding relationship with the chef across the street, it seems like everything’s finally settling into place. Lacey is so excited for her first major auction, especially when a valuable, mystery artifact enters her catalogue. All seems to go without a hitch, until two mysterious bidders arrive from out of town—and one of them winds up dead. With the small village plunged into chaos, and with the reputation of her business at stake, can Lacey and her trusty dog partner solve the crime and restore her name? In CRIME IN THE CAFÉ (Book #3), summer is nearly here, and Lacey has fallen more in love with the town and with her chef boyfriend. She has even made a best friend: the new owner of a local B&B. And when her friend needs her services for the decoration of her inn, buying nearly everything in Lacey’s antique shop, her business even gets an extra boost. Everything’s going perfectly—until someone mysteriously dies in her friend’s new B&B. Their village turned upside down and her new friend’s livelihood now in jeopardy, it’s up to Lacey and her dog to get to the bottom of the mystery. Book #4 in the series—VEXED ON A VISIT—is also available!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 9) is book nine in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. December has arrived, bringing with it the first touch of Winter and the promise of Christmas. As Wilfordshire comes to life with holiday parties, Lacey is surprised when she receives an unexpected phone call—a mysterious object has been found hidden in the wall of a church. The monks who found it believe it is a rare medieval artifact—one which, if auctioned, can be the Godsend the church needs to save it from looming bankruptcy. Lacey is determined to help them. But when the artifact is stolen and a dead body is found, Lacey finds herself in the midst of a murder. With her reputation on the line, she may be the only one who can solve it. Book #10 will be available soon!

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) FRAMED BY A FORGERY (A LACEY DOYLE COZY MYSTERY—BOOK 8) is book eight in a charming new cozy mystery series which begins with MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), a #1 Bestseller with over 100 five-star reviews—and a free download! Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. November has arrived, bringing the crisp weather, farms, and the promise of Fall holidays, and Lacey is thrilled to be auctioning off a rare and priceless letter. But after selling it to an eager buyer, the letter turns out to be too good to be true—it’s been forged, and the buyer wants his money back. But the person who sold it to her is now dead. Can the forgery and murder be connected? Lacey, with her beloved dog, must solve the crime and unearth the source of the forgery before she herself is implicated and her business is taken away from her. Book #9—CATASTROPHE IN A CLOISTER—is also available for pre-order!

A bundle of books #2 (DEATH AND A DOG) and #3 (CRIME IN THE CAFÉ) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books two and three in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In DEATH AND A DOG (Book #2), spring is in the air. With last month’s murder mystery behind Lacey, a new best friend in her English shepherd, and a budding relationship with the chef across the street, it seems like everything’s finally settling into place. Lacey is so excited for her first major auction, especially when a valuable, mystery artifact enters her catalogue. All seems to go without a hitch, until two mysterious bidders arrive from out of town—and one of them winds up dead. With the small village plunged into chaos, and with the reputation of her business at stake, can Lacey and her trusty dog partner solve the crime and restore her name? In CRIME IN THE CAFÉ (Book #3), summer is nearly here, and Lacey has fallen more in love with the town and with her chef boyfriend. She has even made a best friend: the new owner of a local B&B. And when her friend needs her services for the decoration of her inn, buying nearly everything in Lacey’s antique shop, her business even gets an extra boost. Everything’s going perfectly—until someone mysteriously dies in her friend’s new B&B. Their village turned upside down and her new friend’s livelihood now in jeopardy, it’s up to Lacey and her dog to get to the bottom of the mystery. Book #4 in the series—VEXED ON A VISIT—is also available!

A bundle of books #3 (CRIME IN THE CAFÉ) and #4 (VEXED ON A VISIT) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books three and four in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In CRIME IN THE CAFÉ (Book #3), summer is nearly here, and Lacey has fallen more in love with the town and with her chef boyfriend. She has even made a best friend: the new owner of a local B&B. And when her friend needs her services for the decoration of her inn, buying nearly everything in Lacey’s antique shop, her business even gets an extra boost. Everything’s going perfectly—until someone mysteriously dies in her friend’s new B&B. Their village turned upside down and her new friend’s livelihood now in jeopardy, it’s up to Lacey and her dog to get to the bottom of the mystery. In VEXED ON A VISIT (Book #4), Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, has made a drastic change: she has walked away from the fast life of New York City and settled down in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Summer has arrived, and Lacey is delighted when her chef boyfriend surprises her with an offer for a long weekend trip, a romantic getaway into the neighboring seaside towns of the British countryside, with her beloved dog, and a chance to go antiquing. But Lacey is even more surprised when her family shows up from New York on a surprise visit—and when they want to come along! Even worse, Lacey, in a neighboring town, finds herself in the midst of a murder scene. And once again, with her reputation on the line, she may be the only one who can solve it. Book #5 in the series—KILLED WITH A KISS—is also available for pre-order!

A bundle of books #1 (MURDER IN THE MANOR) and #2 (DEATH AND A DOG) in Fiona Grace’s Lacey Doyle cozy mystery series. This bundle offers books one and two in one convenient file, with over 150,000 words of reading. In MURDER IN THE MANOR (Book #1), Lacey Doyle, 39 years old and freshly divorced, needs a drastic change. She needs to quit her job, leave her horrendous boss and New York City, and walk away from the fast life. Making good on her childhood promise to herself, she decides to walk away from it all, and to relive a beloved childhood vacation in the quaint English seaside town of Wilfordshire. Wilfordshire is exactly as Lacey remembers it, with its ageless architecture, cobblestone streets, and with nature at its doorstep. Lacey doesn’t want to go back home—and spontaneously, she decides to stay, and to give her childhood dream a try: she will open her own antique shop. Lacey finally feels that her life is taking a step in the right direction—until her new star customer turns up dead. As the newcomer in town, all eyes are on Lacey, and it’s up to her to clear her own name. In DEAD AND A DOG (Book #2), spring is in the air. With last month’s murder mystery behind Lacey, a new best friend in her English shepherd, and a budding relationship with the chef across the street, it seems like everything’s finally settling into place. Lacey is so excited for her first major auction, especially when a valuable, mystery artifact enters her catalogue. All seems to go without a hitch, until two mysterious bidders arrive from out of town—and one of them winds up dead. With the small village plunged into chaos, and with the reputation of her business at stake, can Lacey and her trusty dog partner solve the crime and restore her name? Book #3 in the series—CRIME IN THE CAFE—is also available!