Patricia J. Roberts's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:49:40 -0700 60 Patricia J. Roberts's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Trouble Afoot At The Three Hounds Bakery: A Cozy Murder Mystery (The Doxies & Donuts Mystery Series Book 1)]]> 220057035 American Writing Awards Mystery Finalist, 2024
Literary Titan Gold Medal Winner

"...a delightful mix of suspense, charm, and heart. Mystery fans will devour it..." - Thomas Anderson, with Literary Titan

"...hilarious, heartwarming, whimsical, and full of surprises..." - Nino Lobiladze, with Readers' Favorite

Welcome to The Three Hounds Bakery, where sweet treats and secrets mix, and every wag of the tail might lead to danger!

When mystery novelist Willa Lattner inherits her great-aunt Mina’s charming bakery in the coastal town of Humboldt Cove, she expects to find solace in new friends, fresh air, and all the pastries she can eat. Instead, she’s met with a trio of heartbroken dachshunds and an unsettling mystery surrounding Mina’s sudden death.

As Willa digs into her aunt’s legacy, she uncovers a web of old grudges and hidden agendas lurking beneath the bakery’s warm facade. With each clue, the stakes rise, and she realizes that someone is desperate to keep the past buried—at any cost.

With her clever canines by her side, Willa must navigate quirky neighbors, mend a tattered reputation, and uncover dark secrets. Can she piece together the puzzle before the killer strikes again, or will her first adventure be her last?

Trouble Afoot at The Three Hounds Bakery is a deliciously twisty mystery full of memorable characters, cozy peril, and non-stop dachshund fun.

"...a wonderfully lighthearted, cozy mystery with plenty of fun and intrigue." - Anne-Marie Reynolds, with Readers' Favorite]]> 383 Julie Titterington Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.38 Trouble Afoot At The Three Hounds Bakery: A Cozy Murder Mystery (The Doxies & Donuts Mystery Series Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Page of Murder (Seabreeze Bookshop #1)]]> 57607125
Returning to Somerset Harbor, Rue Collier looks after her gran’s bookstore while she’s kicking off her retirement with a dream trip to Paris. As Rue settles in, she reunites with old friends and is excited to start a new chapter in her life.

But not long after she rings up her first customer, the town is in an uproar over the murder of a local bakery owner. It doesn’t take long until Rue finds herself smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation that threatens to upend life in her new home.

Will Rue unmask the killer before it’s too late? Or will she unwittingly become their next victim?

This fun-filled and clean bookshop cozy mystery will have you guessing until the very end.]]> 170 Penny Brooke Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.06 2021 A Page of Murder (Seabreeze Bookshop #1)
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]]> The Secrets of Good People 216286389 A whirlwind romance. An impulsive marriage. A Floridian paradise. And a murder among friends in a twisty whodunit by Boo Walker, the bestselling author of The Stars Don’t Lie and An Echo in Time, and coauthor Peggy Shainberg.

On a tiny island off Paradiso, Florida, in 1970, neighbors gather to toast two new shy Catherine and her taciturn husband, Dr. Frank Overbrook, who is taking over an old friend’s medical practice. It’s an intimate welcoming for the newlyweds, who have abandoned city life for swaying palms and an ocean breeze. But the morning after is anything but peaceful when Frank is found dead on the beach.

Detective Quentin Jones has his eyes on the island’s residents and the welcome party’s guest list. There’s the retiring doctor and host, as well as his nurse. Volatile marrieds Miriam and her husband, David, constantly at each other’s throats. The Carters, a strangely antisocial young couple. And Sylvie, a blind sculptor to whom Quentin lost his heart years ago.

But which one is a murderer? As the investigation unravels a close-knit group of friends, secrets are exposed—and more than one of them is worth killing for.]]> 361 Boo Walker 1662523696 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.18 2025 The Secrets of Good People
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]]> <![CDATA[Beautifully Broken Redemption (Sutter Lake #5)]]> 57223585
For Anna, keeping her deepest scars hidden from the world has always been a necessity—from the bruises of her childhood to the mistake that nearly cost her everything. To keep herself safe, she must keep everyone around her at a distance—especially the man who has tempted her since the moment they met.

His demons are taunting him.

Mason has done his best to bury the past by achieving more than he ever thought possible. But even with all of his success, his life feels empty.

When tragedy strikes, Anna is left fighting to protect the only family she has left. And Mason will do anything to keep her and her loved ones safe—even if that means the ring of wedding bells.

But as a new spark ignites between them, someone is watching.

And they’ll do whatever it takes to snuff out that light for good.]]> 304 Catherine Cowles Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.40 2021 Beautifully Broken Redemption (Sutter Lake #5)
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average rating: 4.40
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]]> <![CDATA[Beautifully Broken Control (Sutter Lake #4)]]> 50848307
Kennedy is doing all she can to escape, to prove that she’s not the monster her father was. A simple life of peace and service is all she needs.

A man haunted by a past he can’t forget.

Cain has buried his demons under layers of control and success. The only thing he needs is his company and his solitude. Certainly not a woman with captivating green eyes filled with ghosts so similar to his own.

He’s a reminder of the life she’s left behind. And she’s a threat to his tightly guarded control. As sparks fly between them, they discover that what they might need most is each other.

But with pasts like theirs...you never know when darkness might descend.]]> 331 Catherine Cowles Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.36 2020 Beautifully Broken Control (Sutter Lake #4)
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average rating: 4.36
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]]> <![CDATA[Beautifully Broken Spirit (Sutter Lake #3)]]> 46009088
Jensen has shared a special bond with Tuck for as long as she can remember, their friendship a language that never needed words. But as life threw her one curveball after another, that secret language turned to stony silence.

He’s always been her protector.

Tuck has looked out for Jensen since the day she was born. As his best friend’s little sister, he’s tried to keep her firmly in the friend category. But she’s always been more.

All it takes is one moment of weakness to send Tuck’s fiercely guarded walls crumbling to the ground. As a new fire burns between them, someone watches. Someone who doesn’t like the new life Jensen’s building for herself.

And they’ll stop at nothing to keep her in the dark.]]> 325 Catherine Cowles Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.38 2019 Beautifully Broken Spirit (Sutter Lake #3)
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average rating: 4.38
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]]> <![CDATA[Beautifully Broken Life (Sutter Lake #2)]]> 44641369
Tessa has finally found a safe haven in Sutter Lake, hiding in plain sight—just as long as no one asks too many questions.

He can’t escape�

Liam knows better than anyone how one wrong word, a single whisper can ruin a life. After seeing the darker side of fame, he's desperate to retreat and find his voice again.

Two people from opposite worlds, brought together by a connection neither expected.

But the forces they’re both running from still lurk in the shadows�

And you never know when they might strike.
]]> 324 Catherine Cowles Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.34 2019 Beautifully Broken Life (Sutter Lake #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Beautifully Broken Pieces (Sutter Lake, #1)]]> 42995589
Taylor is looking for peace and quiet away from the memories of all she’s lost. A small mountain town where no one knows her seems like the perfect escape.

A man battling the ghosts of his past.

Walker loves his life just the way it is. His town, his family, his brothers in blue. Everything simple and easy—until a chance encounter changes it all.

When Taylor’s solitude is interrupted by the rugged cop, they find that the very thing they were avoiding might be just what they both need. As their iron wills clash and passion flares…a killer lurks.

And you never know who might be caught in the crosshairs.]]> 324 Catherine Cowles Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.32 2019 Beautifully Broken Pieces (Sutter Lake, #1)
author: Catherine Cowles
name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Dogwood Springs Cozy Mysteries Books 1-3 (Dogwood Springs Box Sets Book 1)]]> 216414451 Dear reader, if you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love the first three books in this series! These are clean reads with no profanity or graphic violence. Curl up with Libby, her lovable golden retriever Bella, and their friends to start solving these mysteries today!

Book 1—Antiques, Artifacts & Alibis

*Finalist in the 2022 Indie Cozy Mystery Tribe Book of the Year Awards*

A new job, a new friend, and a newly adopted furry companion. Then there’s the dead body in her new office.

Libby Ballard, director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, is eager to build a new life. She’s only been in town a few days, but already she’s settled into an apartment, made friends with a neighbor, and adopted a lovable dog.

But the idyllic charm of Dogwood Springs is about to be shattered by the shocking discovery of murder. When Libby walks into her new office, she finds the lifeless body of her predecessor.

The shadow of a killer looms over the museum, threatening to derail Libby's new job before it even begins. To make matters worse, the police wrongly target one of her staff members as the prime suspect.

If Libby wants to clear her colleague’s name and save her own job, she must delve into secrets and lies to find the truth.

Book 2—Sales, Secrets & Suspects

Auctions can be murder.

In the charming little tourist town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, Libby Ballard, director of the local history museum, is on a mission to boost museum attendance. To attract more visitors, she plans a big birthday party for the town, with hopes of displaying an armoire that once belonged to the town's founder.

But when Libby attends a local auction to acquire the armoire, she instead stumbles upon a dead body.

Having a killer on the loose isn’t going to draw tourists to Dogwood Springs—or to the museum. Even worse, the victim is the beloved cousin of Libby’s best friend, Cleo. With the police preoccupied by a string of burglaries, Cleo fears the killer will never be caught.

Determined to solve the murder and bring justice to the victim's family, Libby struggles to unravel a web of deception. But the killer is still at large and will stop at nothing to keep their identity a secret.

Will Libby be able to crack the case, or will she be the next victim?

Book 3—Home Tours, History & Homicide

Event-Planning Tip No. 57: Avoid any connection between your fundraiser and murder.

Libby Ballard, director of the history museum in the small town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, is excited to be organizing a tour of historic homes to raise funds for the museum. With plans in full swing, she drops by to confirm details with one of the homeowners and makes a gruesome discovery—the homeowner has been murdered.

Who could have possibly wanted to kill a local doctor, and why?

The police suspect the victim's wife, but Libby thinks there’s more to the story. With the historic homes tour in jeopardy and violence escalating, Libby, her friends, and her trusty golden retriever dig deeper into the case.

But will Libby be able to uncover the killer's identity before they strike again?]]> 561 Sally Bayless 1946034339 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.71 Dogwood Springs Cozy Mysteries Books 1-3 (Dogwood Springs Box Sets Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mysteries of Max: Books 1-10 (The Mysteries of Max Big Collection Book 1)]]> 58751914
Sometimes it takes a cat to catch a killer

There’s something special about Max. He may look like your regular ginger flabby tabby, but unlike most tabbies, he can actually communicate with his human, reporter for the Hampton Cove Gazette Odelia Poole. Max takes a keen interest in the goings-on in their small town, by snooping around with his best friends Dooley, a not-too-bright ragamuffin, and Harriet, a gorgeous white Persian. Their regular visits to the police station, the barbershop and the doctor’s office provide them with those precious and exclusive scoops that have made Odelia the number one reporter in town.

This box set contains the following stories:
Purrfect Murder
Purrfectly deadly
Purrfect Revenge
Purrfect Heat
Purrfect Crime
Purrfect Rivalry
Purrfect Peril
Purrfect Secret
Purrfect Alibi
Purrfect Obsession
“Just when you think cat cozies can’t possibly get any better, a little gem like this comes along.�

“A laugh-out-loud cozy mystery.�

“Cats rule!�

“Cute story for animal lovers!�

“If you like cats and murder you will love this book.�

"I'm in love with this series! The writing is clever and doesn't waste your time with a lot of filler."

“Sleuths in fur.”]]> 2071 Nic Saint Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.54 2021 The Mysteries of Max: Books 1-10 (The Mysteries of Max Big Collection Book 1)
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average rating: 4.54
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]]> <![CDATA[Hole in One (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 5)]]> 203858579
Well, in their own whip-out-your-weapons-at-every-opportunity kind of way.

They’re part of the retirement complex in Bitter End, Florida, where they hate mostly everything: the climate, the jolly residents, the endless partying and competitive games—like the current mini-golf tournament that’s costing Piper and Gran their last nerve—and the practically forced socializing.

Still, Piper has gotten an official approval from the director of the retirement complex to live with Gran. Open-ended. Yikes.

But when one of the investors of the retirement complex is murdered and someone has been embezzling funds from the complex, suspicion falls on the director, Samuel Appleby. Too bad he bails as soon as the police need to question him.

Piper realizes that her living with Gran—still the best of the worst options—depends on Samuel Appleby’s position as director. She more or less believes he’s innocent, but she needs to prove it too, or else she and everybody else can say goodbye to the good times at the Till the Bitter End Independent Living complex.

With the help of Gran and Edie, their quirky, annoying, adorable, and feisty neighbor, Piper sets out to clear the goofy director while trying hard not to lose at the mini-golf tournament that won’t stop, not even for murder and embezzlement.

Hole in One is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn.]]> 356 Deany Ray Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.52 Hole in One (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Closed Casket (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 4)]]> 200317225 December 8, 2023!]]> 377 Deany Ray Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.48 Closed Casket (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Fool Me Once (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 2)]]> 91504880
Let’s just say Gran laundered money so well, she washed away their freedom.

It’s crucial for Piper and Gran to lay low, but how can they do that when they get involved in another murder investigation?

Lloyd and Tammy Feldman are financial managers, offering investments to the seniors of the Bitter End retirement community.

But when Tammy turns up dead and Lloyd becomes a fugitive, their business is exposed as a fraud. Now, the seniors are searching for answers, for Lloyd, and for their money.

And Piper searches as well. Nobody messes with her tribe. Yes, okay, it takes some convincing from her mischief-loving next-door neighbor, Edie, but what else is new?

Will Piper blow the lid off the swindle, or will she blow her own cover?

Fool Me Once is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn.]]> 345 Deany Ray Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.35 Fool Me Once (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 2)
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]]> A Piece of Heaven 23924389
With her acclaimed hardcover debut, No Place Like Home, readers enthusiastically welcomed Barbara Samuel into the ranks of bestselling women’s fiction, applauding her stirring novel of loss and redemption. In A Piece of Heaven, she shares another poignant tale rich in atmosphere and insight that explores the complexity of relationships, the importance of family, and the healing power of love.

In the sun-baked hills of New Mexico, Luna McGraw has lived a lifetime of regrets, struggling to conquer the demons that destroyed her marriage and caused her to lose custody of her beloved daughter. But as Luna fights to rebuild a relationship with the troubled teenager, she remains haunted by images of her own childhood and the father she barely knew.

Strong and resilient as the houses he builds, Thomas Coyote comes into Luna’s life one extraordinary night when his grandmother nearly dies while conjuring a fiery brew of spiritual enchantment. Luna does not need a man� especially one with a needy ex-wife—to complicate her fragile dreams of the future. Their attraction pushes them both beyond reason into a place where there is only possibility. Yet it will take more than passion to recover the tattered pieces of Luna’s soul, more than time to forgive the sins of an offending husband, and more than promises to mend the broken heart of a child.

A Piece of Heaven is an irresistible novel full of colorful characters and lush settings spiced with the magical flavors of the Southwest, a brilliant tapestry of romance and realism by a master storyteller.]]> 412 Barbara O'Neal Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.28 2002 A Piece of Heaven
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]]> <![CDATA[Coming in Hot (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 1)]]> 88415654
But not for thirtysomething Piper and her grandmother, former members of a motorcycle gang in Oregon.

For them, it means entering the witness protection program and moving to Bitter End in the Sunshine State. Yes, to Bitter End. It doesn’t get much more ironic than this.

But hey, it’s better than rotting in jail for getting busted with tax evasion and money laundering, and infinitely better than getting killed by said gang for testifying against them.

Needless to say, they both have difficulties adjusting to life in Florida. Moving into a retirement community and dealing with all those quirky characters? Wearing flip-flops instead of biker boots? Where do you even hide your gun if you’re wearing those godawful muumuu dresses? Not to mention, they’re supposed to keep everything on the right side of the law now? Ugh!

Oh, and there’s that dead body in their neighbor’s front yard. Instead of laying low, Piper and her Gran somehow get sucked into that murder mystery.

When they realize they’re in too deep and their cover is almost blown, they have no other choice but to find the killer before it’s too late.

Unique characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and of course, a hot PI guy await for you in this fast and funny romp!

COMING IN HOT is perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Liliana Hart, and JB Lynn.]]> 345 Deany Ray Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.13 Coming in Hot (A Piper Harris Mystery, Volume 1)
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]]> Kaboom (Hope Herring #6) 57464572 Hope Herring is running the Butter Up Bakery while the owner is on vacation in Hawaii. The Fourth of July is fast approaching and one night, as Hope and her daughter are walking home after closing the bakery, something unexpected happens when they pass a fireworks store. Her friend Detective Derrick Robinson has his hands full trying to solve the crime, but this time, Hope doesn’t want to get involved with the investigation. She’s too busy planning for the next academic year at the middle school where she teaches, searching for clues to her resident ghost’s hundred-year old murder, and continuing to look into the suspicious accident that took her husband’s life.
Despite her reluctance to figure out what happened at the fireworks store that night, will Hope uncover the criminal’s identity before he or she makes another deadly move ?]]> 177 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.66 Kaboom (Hope Herring #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hidden Secrets (Hope Herring #5)]]> 57101082 It is spring in North Carolina and Hope is planning new gardens for the yard of her century-old house. Teaching at the middle school, working part time in a bakery, and raising her daughter, Cori, leave little time for her to do research on two mysteries. But Hope and her resident ghost keep searching for clues to his hundred-year old murder while she continues to look into the suspicious accident that took her husband’s life.
Hope has one more thing to worry about. Her friend and bakery owner, Edsel, is having the same dream every night where a ghost says she needs to speak to Hope.
Will Hope, with help from Cori and Edsel, get closer to finding the answers they’re looking for before a killer tries to silence them?]]> 254 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.62 Hidden Secrets (Hope Herring #5)
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]]> Red Roses (Hope Herring #4) 55670287 It is February in North Carolina and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching The holidays are hard for Hope since losing her husband, and this one, in particular, will be difficult.
She and her resident ghost keep looking for clues to his hundred-year old murder and as she continues to research her husband’s death, she finds things that frighten her.
If all that wasn’t enough, Hope is worried about one of her students, and when one thing leads to another she ends up embroiled in a mess of a situation.
Will Hope be able to keep her daughter, Cori, her student, and herself safe or will danger strike before she figures out what's going on?]]> 167 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.55 Red Roses (Hope Herring #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Holiday Slay (Hope Herring #3)]]> 55443201 As she faces her first Christmas without her husband, Hope continues to search for the person responsible for her resident ghost’s century-old murder. After interviewing a descendant of one of the suspects, trouble begins to brew with a false accusation, an unusual gift, and an unpleasant surprise.
Will Hope be able to figure out what's going on without putting her own life in danger?]]> 164 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.56 2020 The Holiday Slay (Hope Herring #3)
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]]> Blood Moon (Hope Herring #2) 53490060 298 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.56 2020 Blood Moon (Hope Herring #2)
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average rating: 4.56
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]]> <![CDATA[Silver Linings (Hope Herring #1)]]> 52786799 268 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.49 2020 Silver Linings (Hope Herring #1)
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average rating: 4.49
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]]> <![CDATA[Fortune's Secrets (A Claire Rollins Mystery Book 14)]]> 218252268 This is book 14 in the Claire Rollins paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting.

It’s holiday time in the city and Christmas is just around the corner. Claire, Nicole, and Robby love the holidays and are busy creating tasty Christmas and Hanukkah delights at their chocolate shop. They’re also filming their cooking show showcasing the holiday season and tying the sweets to Boston history, and Robby, his friend James, and their band are doing shows around the city.

When Claire and Nicole decide to go on a holiday ghost tour in the North End, they enjoy the tour leader, Tim, and his interesting narration. The next morning, they find out Tim has been murdered, and the three friends are drawn into a new mystery.
With the help of Claire’s boyfriend, two Corgis, her friends, and her paranormal skills, will Claire be able to sort out the clues to the mystery in time for Christmas and a happy new year?]]> 206 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.67 Fortune's Secrets (A Claire Rollins Mystery Book 14)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fortune Teller (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #9)]]> 54447246 Will Claire and her friends be able to figure out what's going on before someone else loses their life?]]> 163 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.67 2020 The Fortune Teller (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #9)
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average rating: 4.67
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]]> The Song of Achilles 13537029
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. “The best of all the Greeks”—strong, beautiful, and the child of a goddess—Achilles is everything the shamed Patroclus is not. Yet despite their differences, the boys become steadfast companions. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men and become skilled in the arts of war and medicine—much to the displeasure and the fury of Achilles� mother, Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.

When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece, bound by blood and oath, must lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.

Built on the groundwork of the Iliad, Madeline Miller’s page-turning, profoundly moving, and blisteringly paced retelling of the epic Trojan War marks the launch of a dazzling career.]]> 351 Madeline Miller Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.31 2011 The Song of Achilles
author: Madeline Miller
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average rating: 4.31
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]]> <![CDATA[Her Deadly Rose (Detective Amanda Steele #12)]]> 214614900 The girl’s lifeless body lies next to a scattered bouquet of crimson roses, the petals around her head like tiny pools of blood. Gripped in her hand is the note that came with the flowers, sent by someone who wanted her dead.

When champion figure skater Michaela Glover returns to her hometown of Woodbridge for a special performance, Detective Amanda Steele is part of the cheering crowds. But when Michaela is discovered dead in her dressing room after the show, Amanda is the first to investigate the shocking scene.

There is no sign of foul play, and the room is overflowing with flowers from Michaela’s adoring fans. But Amanda’s heart stops at the sight of a few roses tied with black ribbon and a note that reads “You’ll be sorry�. And when forensic tests reveal the ribbon was laced in something Michaela was deathly allergic to, Amanda is certain this is cold-blooded murder.

Desperate for a lead, Amanda dives into Michaela’s life to find out who could possibly want this sweet girl dead. She soon discovers that despite having a glittering future ahead of her, Michaela had a troubled past, and was surrounded by people jealous of her success.

When someone close to Michaela is discovered brutally murdered, Amanda is terrified there could be yet more innocent victims to follow. Can she uncover the twisted killer’s identity before they strike again?]]> 324 Carolyn Arnold 1837909318 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.43 2024 Her Deadly Rose (Detective Amanda Steele #12)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Railway Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #8)]]> 60718901
When a film shoot on Wharfedale’s vintage railway turns into a grisly crime scene, DCI Oldroyd’s idyllic visit to the countryside with his partner Deborah is well and truly stopped in its tracks. One of the film’s stars has been shot dead in a train carriage while the cameras rolled outside. But nobody else went in—or came out. Has the killer really pulled off the perfect, impossible crime?

Scouring the victim’s past for clues, Oldroyd soon unearths a string of heartbroken lovers and a mountain of unpaid debts, each adding to the growing list of suspects. But before he can determine who the culprit is, there’s the small matter of figuring out how they did it. A potential connection to a previous tragedy offers Oldroyd a much-needed lead�

Whoever the perpetrator is, they are ruthless and determined to avoid detection, and when a railway worker starts joining the dots, they are quickly silenced—for good. But as Oldroyd gets ever closer to the truth, it’s only a matter of time before he is given a chilling warning to back off.

Perhaps Deborah should have stayed somewhere safe…]]> 271 J.R. Ellis 1542031370 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.26 2022 The Railway Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Murder at Redmire Hall (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #3)]]> 40075159 301 J.R. Ellis 1503959937 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.29 2018 The Murder at Redmire Hall (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #3)
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average rating: 4.29
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Royal Baths Murder (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #4)]]> 45172709 A murdered crime writer. An idyllic Yorkshire town. Can DCI Oldroyd separate fact from fiction?

A famous writer is found murdered at the Victorian baths in the Yorkshire town of Harrogate. In a crime worthy of one of his novels, Damian Penrose, who was appearing at the town’s crime writing festival, has been ruthlessly strangled. But with no trace of the murderer and no apparent means of escape, how did the killer simply vanish from the scene of the crime?

There’s only one mind capable of unlocking this DCI Jim Oldroyd. But as he and his team quickly discover, while Penrose was popular with the reading public, he had made plenty of enemies. Feuds over money, accusations of plagiarism, a string of affairs…His route to the top left a trail of embittered rivals—and suspects. But which of them was willing to commit murder?

When Penrose’s shocking death proves to be just the first of many, it becomes clear to Oldroyd that he is dealing with a calculating criminal hell-bent on revenge. He must find and bring them to justice. Before the truth becomes more chilling than fiction…]]> 320 J.R. Ellis 1542015413 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.27 2019 The Royal Baths Murder (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Canal Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #10)]]> 199011541 285 J.R. Ellis 166251588X Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.26 2024 The Canal Murders (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries, #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder in the Parish (DI Hillary Greene #20)]]> 85173691
Thirty years ago, two days before Christmas, the much-loved Reverend Keith Coltrane was hit over the head and left to die inside his own church. The killer was never caught.

This shocking crime took place in the pretty Oxfordshire village of Lower Barton. Everyone knows everyone else in this peaceful little community. Who would have wanted to harm the young Reverend, who was handsome and popular � especially with the ladies of the village? No one has a bad word to say about him � apart from his younger sister.

Now, Hillary and her team of misfits are ready to find out the truth. They uncover old secrets, jealousies and long-standing feuds in the village. Secrets someone will kill to keep hidden.

Hillary is also hiding something � but she’s finding it harder and harder to keep her own secret.

It’s up to Hillary to uncover the shocking truth in this coldest of cold cases � before old crimes turn to new murder.]]> 232 Faith Martin 1804057568 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.43 2023 Murder in the Parish (DI Hillary Greene #20)
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]]> A Second-Hand Husband 57678371 Carl has just announced he has bought their first home at auction without telling Natalie where it is, never mind showing her a picture of it.

Natalie is horrified to discover that the dream home is in Little Wyford, mere minutes away from Carl’s ex-wife Antonia. And to make matters worse, Antonia’s palatial country mansion has a fully-functioning roof (and a heated swimming pool!), unlike the ramshackle cottage Carl has bought for them�

Antonia is Little Wyford’s Queen Bee, mistress of the book club, organiser of the Christmas Fair and leader of the ladies-who-lunch. No matter how hard she tries, Natalie just doesn’t fit in, and when Antonia insists on referring to Carl as ‘Our Husband�, Natalie’s dreams of happily-ever-after take another nose dive.

Second-hand furniture has much to recommend it, especially when doing up a country cottage, second-hand clothes can be ever-so chic, but second-hand husbands are proving to be a very bad idea indeed� Can Natalie ever escape the label of Wife Number Two or is she destined to share her husband forever?

Hilariously funny, wickedly witty, but with a heart of gold and a warmth and wisdom that are all its own, A Second-Hand Husband is Claire Calman’s tour de force.]]> 383 Claire Calman 1838895159 Patricia J. Roberts 4 3.81 A Second-Hand Husband
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]]> <![CDATA[Fortune Hunting (A Claire Rollins Mystery Book 13)]]> 213831231 This is book 13 in the Claire Rollins paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting.

It’s springtime in Boston and Claire, Nicole, and Robby have a busy few months coming up with attending personal appearances, filming their cooking show for a local television station, and running the bustling chocolate shop in the North End. If that wasn’t enough, Robby has a chance for a new musical opportunity and is torn about that to do.

When Claire and Nicole are out walking one night, something unexpected happens that ends up dragging the three friends into a new mystery. With the help of Claire’s boyfriend, two Corgis, her friends, and her paranormal skills, will Claire be able to sort out the clues to the mystery before their hopes and plans come crashing down around them?
]]> 199 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.56 Fortune Hunting (A Claire Rollins Mystery Book 13)
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]]> <![CDATA[Frosty Fortune (A Claire Rollins Mystery Book 12)]]> 198217213 This is book 12 in the Claire Rollins paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting. It’s holiday time and Claire, Nicole, and Robby have a full December with several personal appearances around the Boston area to showcase some fun recipes and their new holiday recipe book. Not only that, they’re also busy filming their cooking show for a Boston television station, and running the bustling chocolate shop in the North End.When the three of them attend a book launch party for another author at a fancy hotel, something terrible happens and they are pulled into another mystery that threatens to upend all their plans.With the help of her friends, boyfriend, two Corgis, and paranormal skills, will Claire be able to figure out the mystery before their holidays, and their lives are ruined?]]> 266 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.65 Frosty Fortune (A Claire Rollins Mystery Book 12)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fortune Cookie (Claire Rollins #11)]]> 123217989
Claire, Nicole, and Robby are having fun shooting their historical cooking show for a Boston television station, running the bustling chocolate shop in the North End, and working on new cookbook ideas.

When the three of them attend a Halloween party at a mansion in Cambridge, Claire starts having unusual visions and something happens to end the party with a bang. Was it an accident? Was it intentional?

With the help of her friends, boyfriend, and two Corgis, will Claire’s paranormal skills help her figure out the mystery before danger and death come for them?]]> 178 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.66 The Fortune Cookie (Claire Rollins #11)
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]]> <![CDATA[Fame and Fortune (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #10)]]> 60402514
Their chocolate shop is bustling and they’re working on a new cookbook. One afternoon, Nicole receives a threatening message and when what is written in the note actually happens, the threesome become rattled. Other strange doings pull them into a mystery that has them walking a dark path.

With the help of her friends and two Corgis, will Claire be able to use her paranormal skills to figure out what's going on before someone loses their life?]]> 282 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.65 Fame and Fortune (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Channing The Chihuahua Finds His Way Home]]> 56292789 29 Elisabeth Daniels Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 5.00 Channing The Chihuahua Finds His Way Home
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]]> <![CDATA[Falling in Love with My Chihuahua Shifter (That's (Para)Normal #2)]]> 201673181 When my chihuahua turns into my celebrity crush, it’s like a fanfiction come to life.

Not my fanfiction, mind you.

I could never write the Doliver Talon eating dog food, submitting himself to tiny costumes, or gnawing on chicken feet under my bed without his millions of fangirls going feral.

To put it plainly, self-preservation forbids me from upsetting the twelve-year-old masses�

It does not, however, forbid me from mingling with a moth prince, a vampire cat, and a grumpy single-dad dream eater in a magical world I never could have imagined.

Even with the imminent threat of encountering Ollie’s alphahole brothers, I’ve finally found the place I belong.

Unfortunately, staying there means giving up everything that makes me human.

And no matter how hard I fall for the man who has spent the past year writing me secret love songs, some decisions weigh less when they’re only fanfiction.

Falling in Love with My Chihuahua Shifter is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy with light fantasy elements, neurodivergent characters, and plenty of closed-door sizzle.]]> 394 Camilla Evergreen Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.26 2024 Falling in Love with My Chihuahua Shifter (That's (Para)Normal #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hostage to Fortune (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #8)]]> 52263309
Thirty years ago, on a cold winter night, a young mother disappeared without a trace. Her husband admitted they’d had a fight, but he told police that his wife left the house on her own.

When their adult son files a wrongful death suit against his father who is now a billionaire businessman, it brings new attention to the missing woman, and Claire’s boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, is assigned to investigate the cold case.

Did the woman run away? Was she kidnapped? Did someone want the young woman dead? Is she dead or alive?

Will Ian and Claire, with the help of her paranormal intuition and the assistance of their friends, uncover the mystery of what really happened on that wintry evening so long ago?


This story has mild paranormal elements.]]> 258 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.53 Hostage to Fortune (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[When Fortune Knocks (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #7)]]> 45720831
On a warm April evening in Boston, Claire Rollins and her boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, are walking the Corgis when they a hear a woman’s scream. When they enter the historic Granary burial ground, Claire and Ian discover a dead woman on the ground at the back of the cemetery.
Who would want to kill the hardworking and well-liked young woman? Her roommate? Her ex-boyfriend? A stranger?
Will Ian and Claire, with the help of her paranormal intuition, be able to find the killer before he or she takes another life?
While the case is being investigated, Claire and her two friends, Nicole and Robby, have an important decision to make that could change their lives. Will they make the right choice?

This story has mild paranormal elements.]]> 266 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.54 When Fortune Knocks (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Fortunate Encounter (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #6)]]> 42144872 A young woman has disappeared from the campus of her college. A knock on Claire Rollins’s door late one evening reveals the missing woman’s mother standing on the front steps. The mother asks Claire to help her find her daughter.
Searching in three towns, in woods, and in the ocean, will Claire, with the help of her "intuition" and with her boyfriend, her best friend, and two Corgis by her side, find the killer before he strikes to silence the truth forever?
This story has mild paranormal elements.
]]> 280 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.50 2018 A Fortunate Encounter (A Claire Rollins Mystery, #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Claire Rollins Cozy Mysteries: Books 1-5]]> 60465490 The first five books in the Claire Rollins paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J A Whiting.
Good
After the death of her husband, Claire Rollins moves to Boston, Massachusetts to start a new life. After living in the city for a year and working in a chocolate shop, she begins to develop some "special" skills and when she and a friend just miss getting shot while walking along a city street at night, she taps her new abilities to try to solve the mystery that is swirling around her.
Reversal of
At a musical event, Claire and Nicole meet Vanessa, an old friend of Nicole's who is having a night out with her teenage sister, Maddy. After a short conversation, the young women part ways and Claire confides in Nicole that she "felt" something sad about Maddy when she shook her hand. Within thirty minutes, a telephone call plunges Claire and Nicole into a tangled mystery of infidelity and death. Will Claire's paranormal intuition help solve the case or will her skills fail her when she needs them the most?
Murder and
This is book 3 in the Claire Rollins Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J A Whiting.
On a foggy, early summer morning in Boston, Claire Rollins goes for a run along the Charles River. When a woman runner passes her in the mist, a terrible sense of alarm rushes through Claire's body leaving her feeling anxious and uneasy. The next time she sees the young woman, Claire is thrown headlong into a confusing mystery of murder and deception. Can Claire, with the help of her friends and her "intuition", get to the bottom of the crime before another person loses her life?
Fortune's
While working at the chocolate shop and clearing tables, Claire Rollins notices a story in a newspaper left behind by a customer about the cold case murder of a young graduate student. Odd details about the case draw Claire's interest and when her boyfriend, a Boston detective, asks her to read over the old case notes, Claire knows she will be pulled into the decades old mystery. With the help of her "intuition" and with her friend, Nicole, by her side, will Claire find answers before the killer strikes again?
Fortune's
An old acquaintance of Claire’s boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, asks to have the cold case murder of her mother reopened. When it is discovered that the case files and the collected evidence from the investigation were destroyed in a fire, Ian and his detective friend almost give up. Instead, Claire is brought into the old mystery and starting at the beginning, she and the detectives work to uncover the details of the past. With the help of her "intuition" and with her best friend by her side, will Claire find the answers before the killer panics and is prepared to do anything to keep his identity a secret?]]> 928 J.A. Whiting Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.73 Claire Rollins Cozy Mysteries: Books 1-5
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]]> <![CDATA[A Fondant Farewell (Bewitched by Chocolate Mysteries #9)]]> 216474196 Desperate to clear her mother's name, Caitlyn plunges deeper into the sticky tangle of magic and intrigue. She knows Tara is a powerful witch with a ruthless, audacious streak—but is her mother really the bad egg in this recipe, or is there another culprit lurking in the shadows?
Meanwhile, the villagers are being spooked by superstitions and fearmongering, courtesy of Leandra, a woman with mysterious motives of her own. Plus, the hunt is still on for the Widow Mags's missing grimoire—a powerful "book of spells" that many would kill for. And what about Nibs, Caitlyn's mischievous kitten, who seems to have vanished without a trace?
Luckily, she still has her vampire uncle Viktor by her side (when he isn't busy searching for his missing fangs), not to mention her sassy cousin Pomona and her own budding magic powers. With Samhain Eve fast approaching, can Caitlyn conjure answers from this murky concoction of family secrets and dark magic to solve the mystery and bring peace to Tillyhenge at last? Or will this witch's brew of trouble bubble over?

Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to this beloved series—an enchanting whodunit brimming with whimsical characters and magical mayhem. It's a wickedly delicious read that's sure to cast a spell on you!

This book follows British English spelling and usage.
Clean no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
contemporary fantasy, paranormal fantasy, paranormal cozy mysteries, witch cozy mystery, culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series, British mystery

BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE Mysteries :Dark, Witch & Creamy (Book 1)Witch, Chocolate Fudge (Book 2)Witch Summer Night's Cream (Book 3)Blood, Sweets and Tears (Book 4)Bonbons and Broomsticks (Book 5)Double, Double, Toil and Truffle (Book 6)Salted Caramel Sorcery (Book 7)A Witch Worth Praline For (Book 8)A Fondant Enchantments & Endings (Book 9)]]> 443 H.Y. Hanna 1923235966 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.54 2024 A Fondant Farewell (Bewitched by Chocolate Mysteries #9)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Witch Worth Praline For (Bewitched By Chocolate, #8)]]> 215049988 grimoire that once belonged to the Widow Mags.
Determined to find answers and retrieve the stolen “book of spells�, Caitlyn sets out to do some witchy sleuthing, and she soon uncovers a bittersweet assortment of from James's sister's glamorous friends to a mysterious retired academic—who might just be Caitlyn's long-lost mother in disguise!
Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the village as superstitions simmer and hostility bubbles over towards the Widow Mags's chocolate shop. Caitlyn soon finds herself smothered by conflicting loyalties and hidden agendas—and just when she thinks things can't get worse, clues start pointing to James’s sister as the killer...
With the help of her toothless vampire uncle and her mischievous kitten, can Caitlyn solve the mystery, find the missing grimoire, and finally uncover the truth about her mother?

Dive into a bewitching mystery filled with quirky humour, delectable treats, and a dash of chocolate magic—it's a cozy concoction that'll leave you spellbound!!


This book follows British English spelling and usage.
Clean no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
contemporary fantasy, paranormal fantasy, paranormal cozy mysteries, witch cozy mystery, culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series, British mystery

BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE Mysteries :Dark, Witch & Creamy (Book 1)Witch, Chocolate Fudge (Book 2)Witch Summer Night's Cream (Book 3)Blood, Sweets and Tears (Book 4)Bonbons and Broomsticks (Book 5)Double, Double, Toil and Truffle (Book 6)Salted Caramel Sorcery (Book 7)A Witch Worth Praline For (Book 8)A Fondant Enchantments & Endings (Book 9)]]> 353 H.Y. Hanna 1922436852 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.40 2024 A Witch Worth Praline For (Bewitched By Chocolate, #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Bookstore Wedding (The Once Upon a Time Bookshop, #2)]]> 214128304
Isabel, the long-lost Gibson sister, is finally back home on Brinkley’s Island, Maine. With Sophie and Violet, her sister and her niece, she’s got the family bookstore—and with Johnny Lenox, she’s got something even more special.

But even as life settles, not everything is falling into place. Isabel and Johnny have set the date three times, baked three wedding cakes, invited the whole island to three parties, only to have each attempt at matrimony fall apart at the last minute. Disasters seem to be conspiring against their happy ending, and Isabel is starting to wonder if their love is meant to be.

When family history comes back to haunt the Gibson sisters, Isabel knows that if she wants to make it down the aisle with Johnny, first she and Sophie will have to face the pain of their past and their present, and decide what it means for their future.]]> 39 Alice Hoffman 1662522037 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 3.93 2024 The Bookstore Wedding (The Once Upon a Time Bookshop, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Selena Bailey Complete Series, Books 1 - 5]]> 197115492 Great Read. This should be on every girl's reading list!�
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ �Powerful. Wow!! What a powerful book. Selena following in her mother's footsteps is not unusual. I have seen it happen. Abusers are very good at covering their behavior. Selena thought she had an escape plan, but it didn't work.�
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “HܲԳپԲ. Sometimes the sins of the parent will be visited upon the child, it's unfair, we know, but this book captivates what it means to have the past of your parents haunt your present and future.�

The Selena Bailey series is a collection of suspenseful fiction detailing young Selena's turbulent path to becoming a top-notch, kick-ass private investigator led by her mentor, Martina Monroe. If you like thrilling twists, dark tension, and smart and driven young women, then you’ll love this dark thriller series.

The complete series Not Like Her, One In Five, On the Rise, Go With Grace, and Flawless.]]> 750 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.58 The Selena Bailey Complete Series, Books 1 - 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Echoes of Her (Martina Monroe Book 12)]]> 208462891 Echoes of Her, the 12th installment of the Martina Monroe series, a maze of family secrets and shocking revelations unravel.

By the time Kay was six, she had lost both her mother and sister. With only fuzzy memories of them, she had pleaded with her father since she was a little girl to tell her stories about them and to visit their graves. He claimed it was too painful to discuss, and refused - up until the day he died.

When her father unexpectedly passes, leaving her without any family, Kay prepares to bury him and handle his estate. But as she sifts through his belongings, in the once forbidden attic, all she finds are dusty boxes filled with old textbooks and family photos featuring her late mother and sister, but strangely none of herself.

Determined to find her mother and sister's graves to lay her father to rest, she hires Drakos Monroe Security & Investigations to find them.

As Martina listens to Kay’s dilemma she’s worried about the odd behavior and secrecy of Kay’s father before his death. As Vincent and she dig in, they uncover a series of alarming discrepancies, realizing that the truth is far more complex and disturbing than they ever imagined.

Echoes of Her is a page-turning crime thriller filled with long-hidden family secrets and jaw-dropping revelations. You will not want to miss this one!]]> 269 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.68 Echoes of Her (Martina Monroe Book 12)
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]]> <![CDATA[Lies She Told (Martina Monroe #11)]]> 200170221
Detective Leslie, once a key figure in the Cold Case Squad, is convinced she’s closed the case on Darren, Martina’s brother, for a cold-blooded murder. But Martina, shaken by her brother’s guilty plea and an anonymous tip claiming his innocence, starts questioning the conviction.

As Martina delves into the details, she encounters a series of unsettling discrepancies. The investigation’s weak foundation, coupled with the lack of physical evidence and a dubious motive, ignites Martina’s suspicions. Despite Hirsch’s dismissive attitude and direct orders to steer clear of his detectives, Martina’s resolve only grows stronger.

At odds with Hirsch and the mounting pressure from her mother to prove Darren’s innocence, Martina realizes she needs help. She turns to one person she trusts to navigate such a complex web–Vincent.

Soon Martina and Vincent find themselves in a tangled maze of danger and deception. The deeper they dig, the more elusive the truth becomes. With increasing threats looming over Martina and her family, she’s in a race against time to unmask a dangerous killer and bring the truth to light before her family pays the ultimate price.]]> 274 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.51 2024 Lies She Told (Martina Monroe #11)
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]]> <![CDATA[How She Escaped (Martina Monroe #10)]]> 171621502 271 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.58 2023 How She Escaped (Martina Monroe #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Who She Was (Martina Monroe #9)]]> 135700009 264 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.44 2023 Who She Was (Martina Monroe #9)
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average rating: 4.44
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]]> <![CDATA[Her Last Words (Martina Monroe #8)]]> 75523152 A string of puzzling murders. A skilled and dangerous killer. Will the Cold Case Squad discover the truth in time to save one of their own?

PI Martina and Detective Hirsch accept the new sheriff’s request to reopen a ten-year-old serial killer case. Not that they could refuse. One victim was the sheriff’s brother, a married father of two.

The case is strange. Someone has murdered three successful men within a six-month time period. There were no suspects and no motive. The only connection is their cause of death. The links are thin and the motive is unknown, but Martina and Hirsch know better than to ignore the similarities.

Frustrated without a logical theory for the murders, Martina and Hirsch throw out preconceived notions and start from scratch. Determined to learn the truth, they pound the pavement and re-interview family, friends, and coworkers until Martina receives a tip.

Not a tip.

A warning.

Undeterred by the threat against her and the squad, Martina calls for an all-hands on deck to solve the case. Will the squad discover the truth before one of their own pays the ultimate price?

Her Last Words is the 8th installment of the page-turning and suspenseful Martina Monroe crime thriller series.]]> 275 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.49 2023 Her Last Words (Martina Monroe #8)
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average rating: 4.49
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]]> <![CDATA[What She Found (Martina Monroe #6)]]> 61724328 A missing woman. A chilling connection to a baby trafficking ring. Will the Cold Case Investigators stop the killers before another woman is taken?

Martina and Detective Hirsch, still reeling from their last high-profile case, agree to reopen the missing person case of Sadie Jarreau, a friend of one member of the Cold Case Squad. At first glance, Sadie’s disappearance from the local marina looks like the typical unhappy marriage resulting in a deadly end.

But between the marina’s surveillance cameras malfunctioning that day, her husband’s air-tight alibi, and no one with a motive to harm Sadie, Martina and Hirsch are forced to consider a less common scenario - a stranger abduction.

As they pursue the possibility that a stranger took Sadie, Martina and Hirsch stumble onto a string of sinister crimes that occurred shortly before, and after, Sadie went missing. Digging deep into the case files of murdered pregnant women found on the Northern California Coast, with their unborn children missing, the team makes a terrible realization.

Whoever had been kidnapping young, pregnant women and removing their children before dumping their bodies in the bay - had not stopped. Now Hirsch and Martina must dive into the world of baby trafficking to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

Will they stop the killers before another woman is taken?

What She Found is the 6th installment of the page-turning and suspenseful Martina Monroe crime thriller series.]]> 272 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.50 2022 What She Found (Martina Monroe #6)
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average rating: 4.50
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]]> <![CDATA[Secrets She Kept (Martina Monroe, #5)]]> 60781966
Ten years earlier, two teenage girls were found murdered by what appeared to be a satanic sacrifice. The case had dominated the news headlines for months before the original investigators failed to arrest the perpetrators of the crime - despite multiple suspects. Without solid evidence to prosecute, and even with the near-heroic efforts of the original detectives, the homicide investigation turned cold. For years, the families of the two victims fought to keep the young women’s memory alive and to get the attention of law enforcement to not give up on finding those responsible.

In an election year, and with a stellar record for the CoCo County Sheriff’s Department Cold Case Squad, the Sheriff hands cold case investigators Martina Monroe and Detective Hirsch the most notorious decade-old murder case - named by the press, ‘The Twin Satan Murders.� Unlike most of their previous cold cases, The Twin Satan Murders were thoroughly investigated by the original detectives. Undeterred by the lack of evidence and answers from the first investigation, Martina and Hirsch investigate the murders as if it were day one.

Knocking on doors, Martina and Hirsch are surprised by the lack of cooperation from the original witnesses. With pushback from the community, the two investigators are forced to dive into the world of the occult. What the two detectives find is more disturbing than any case they’ve worked on before. Soon, Martina and Detective Hirsch find that some powerful people will go to all lengths to keep the truth buried.

Will Martina and Detective Hirsch find the actual killers before they become victims themselves?]]> 284 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.42 2022 Secrets She Kept (Martina Monroe, #5)
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average rating: 4.42
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]]> <![CDATA[If She Ran (Martina Monroe, #2)]]> 58870465
Back from break, PI Martina Monroe clears the air with her boss at Drakos Security & Investigations and is ready to jump right into solving cold cases for the CoCo County Sheriff’s Department.

Diving into the cold case files Martina stumbles upon a pattern of missing young women, all of whom were deemed runaways, and the files froze with minimal detective work from the original investigators. The more Martina digs into the women’s last days the more shocking discoveries she makes.

Soon, Martina and Detective Hirsch not only uncover additional missing women but when their star witness turns up dead, they must rush to the next before it’s too late.

A gripping, unputdownable thriller full of mystery and suspense.

If She Ran is the second installment in the PI Martina Monroe series.]]> 304 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.40 2021 If She Ran (Martina Monroe, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[What She Left (Martina Monroe, #1)]]> 58564452 She’s on her last chance. When the bodies start piling up, she’ll need to save more than her job.

Martina Monroe is a single bad day away from losing it all. Stuck catching insurance fraudsters and cheating spouses due to a DUI, the despondent PI yearns to return to more fulfilling gigs. So when a prospective client asks for her by name to identify an unknown infant in a family photo, she leaps at the opportunity and travels to the one place she swore never to go: back home.

As the pressure mounts and the temptation of booze calls like a siren, Martina digs into the mystery and discovers many of the threads have razor-sharp ends. And forced to partner with a resentful detective investigating a linked suspicious death, the haunted private eye unravels clues that delve deep into her past� and put her in a dark and dangerous corner.

Can Martina and Detective Hirsch unlock the truth before they’re drowned in a sea of secrets?

What She Left is the first book in the nail-biting thriller series starring Private Investigator Martina Monroe and Detective August Hirsch of the Cold Case Squad. If you love stories with high-stakes games, jaw-dropping twists, embattled seekers struggling to do right, and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll love the Martina Monroe series.]]> 296 H.K. Christie Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.17 2021 What She Left (Martina Monroe, #1)
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name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Comes The Dawn (Wonderland #5)]]> 199114521
The Wonderland Series comes to an end in this gripping last installment.]]> 385 Irina Shapiro 1805081543 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.65 2016 Comes The Dawn (Wonderland #5)
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average rating: 4.65
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Queen's Gambit (Wonderland #4)]]> 199114516
Hugo and Neve find themselves in danger once again; for outstanding debts must be paid, and old enemies will no longer wait to settle scores.
]]> 366 Irina Shapiro 1805081527 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.56 2016 The Queen's Gambit (Wonderland #4)
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name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.56
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]]> <![CDATA[Sins of Omission (Wonderland #3)]]> 199114511
Meanwhile, Max must learn to adapt to life on a sugar plantation in Barbados, and decide whether to accept help from an unexpected and dangerous source; a decision which may cost him his life.]]> 373 Irina Shapiro 1805081500 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.50 2016 Sins of Omission (Wonderland #3)
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]]> Wonderland (Wonderland #2) 199114507
Unexpected reunions, simmering old hatreds, and shocking betrayals abound as Neve and Hugo race against time to help Max, and flee England before it’s too late.
]]> 322 Irina Shapiro 1805081489 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.42 2015 Wonderland (Wonderland #2)
author: Irina Shapiro
name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.42
book published: 2015
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hands of Time: An unforgettable and emotional historical timeslip novel]]> 212095025 She needed an escape�

After a devastating divorce, Valerie Crane escapes to the picturesque English coast, hoping to soothe her damaged heart. On the hill behind her inn, the elegant ruins of Yealm Castle draw her repeatedly, but instead of peace, Valerie is swept up in an astonishing mystery when she is transported to the year 1605.

Alone and afraid, Valerie only starts to grasp what has happened when she meets the handsome but taciturn Alec Whitfield, master of the castle, which is now impossibly restored and beautiful. Alec doesn’t believe Valerie’s story, but just as her last hope fades, his charming, roguish brother, Finlay, persuades Alec to let her stay.

As Valerie grows closer to both brothers, passion flares into a love triangle that could consume them all. And the danger and violence around them escalates when Finlay becomes entangled in a treasonous plot. With lives on the line, if Valerie can find a way back to her own time, should she take the chance to run? Or will she risk everything for a chance to save the man she loves?

A stunning, romantic and unforgettable story of a woman caught between two irresistible men and two vastly different worlds, struggling to find her place and follow her heart. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley.

Readers love the Hands of Time

“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�If I could rate it higher I would� From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Absolutely LOVED this book!� Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Wow... amazing story� I became so engrossed in the tale� The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Love this book!� This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Excellent� What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.]]> 248 Irina Shapiro 1805086472 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.27 2011 The Hands of Time: An unforgettable and emotional historical timeslip novel
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]]> <![CDATA[A Game of Shadows (The Hands of Time #4)]]> 212315045 Can she keep her family safe?

Devoted wife and mother Valerie Whitfield is torn between two centuries. Born in twentieth-century America, Valerie once believed her adventuring days were over when she settled down with her husband, Alec, in colonial Virginia. But when her grown-up children become embroiled in dangerous affairs, Valerie faces unimaginable challenges.

Her beloved daughter, Louisa, has fallen in love with a dashing rogue and now knows a secret that could ruin her and tear the family apart. Meanwhile Valerie’s son, Finn, is risking his life as a spy in the American Revolution, a war that Valerie knows will shape the course of history � but which could also claim the lives of those she holds most dear.

Valerie faces a terrible should she use her knowledge of the future to try to protect her children, even if it means altering the course of history? Can she find a way to reconcile her modern sensibilities with the harsh realities of seventeenth-century life? And through it all, can she be true to herself and her own heart’s desires?

A sweeping story of romance, intrigue and gut-wrenching choices, the fourth epic installment in the Hands of Time series is perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley.

]]> 412 Irina Shapiro 1805086537 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.50 2013 A Game of Shadows (The Hands of Time #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Shattered Moments (The Hands of Time, #5)]]> 212313986 She never planned to return�

To save her husband’s life, Valerie Whitfield makes the momentous decision to travel to the twenty-first century. But disaster follows when a time-traveling accident leaves her and Alec stranded there, far from their beloved family and home in seventeenth-century Virginia. When they lose their best hope of returning, Valerie’s dreams of holding her loved ones again seem to be slipping through her fingers. Will she remain lost in time forever, untethered from all she holds dear?

Meanwhile, tragedy is unfolding back in Virginia for her sister, Louisa. Powerless to help from across the centuries, Valerie and Alec can only keep fighting to get home. But if they manage to succeed against all the odds, what devastation will they find when they return�?

This emotional and heart-wrenching saga about the unbreakable bonds of family and the enduring pull of home is perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley.

Readers love the Hands of Time

“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�If I could rate it higher I would� From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Absolutely LOVED this book!� Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Wow... amazing story� I became so engrossed in the tale� The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Love this book!� This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Excellent� What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed.]]> 378 Irina Shapiro 1805086553 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.57 2014 Shattered Moments (The Hands of Time, #5)
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name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.57
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ties that Bind: An emotional and addictive historical timeslip novel (The Hands of Time Book 6)]]> 212314899 Can her gift light the way in her family’s darkest moment?

Ever since following her sister into the past, Louisa Sheridan’s world has been torn between two centuries. As a woman out of time, she has found love and family in colonial Virginia with her husband, Kit, and their children. But this life is threatened when Kit falls deathly ill, and Louisa faces an impossible try to treat him with the resources available, or risk a journey back to the twenty-first century.

As her extended family faces turmoil and challenges in their own lives, Louisa turns to her beloved sister, Valerie, for help. While Kit hovers between life and death, Louisa prays that her family’s gift will be the answer. But as each minute slips away, will the gap in time bring salvation for her family, or will they be torn apart forever�?

The Ties that Bind is the final epic instalment in the saga of the Whitfields and the Sheridans. A deeply moving story of love, loss and life-altering choices, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley.

Readers love the Hands of Time

“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�If I could rate it higher I would� From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Absolutely LOVED this book!� Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Wow... amazing story� I became so engrossed in the tale� The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Love this book!� This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Excellent� What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed.]]> 478 Irina Shapiro 180508657X Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.67 The Ties that Bind: An emotional and addictive historical timeslip novel (The Hands of Time Book 6)
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]]> <![CDATA[A World Apart (The Hands of Time, #3)]]> 212095228 A bond that stretches across centuries�

For Valerie Whitfield, a magical antique clock was the key to an extraordinary journey through time. But the full, warm life she and her husband Alec have created in the seventeenth century is abruptly shaken by a visitor from the life she left behind. Shortly after, Valerie’s teenage son, Finn, vanishes without a trace�

Frantic with worry, Valerie and Alec search for their beloved son, but with each passing day, hope grows dimmer. Too late, they realize that Finn has undertaken his own voyage through time.

Valerie would search for a thousand lifetimes to find Finn, but it is a dangerous journey that will separate her and Alec from all they have ever known, and test their strength and resilience to the limits. With every setback, Valerie’s resolve only grows. She’ll stop at nothing to bring Finn home. Until a shocking revelation changes everything�

An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story of a mother’s unconditional love, and the unbreakable ties that bind us across time. A passionate, romantic read for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley.

Readers love the Hands of Time

“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�If I could rate it higher I would� From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Absolutely LOVED this book!� Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Wow... amazing story� I became so engrossed in the tale� The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Love this book!� This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Excellent� What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed.]]> 368 Irina Shapiro 1805086510 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.55 2012 A World Apart (The Hands of Time, #3)
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average rating: 4.55
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]]> <![CDATA[A Leap of Faith: A completely heart-wrenching and addictive time-travel novel (The Hands of Time Book 2)]]> 212095167 Can she hold on to hope?

Louisa Jamison is drowning in grief after the loss of her parents when she makes a staggering her long-lost sister Valerie is alive in the distant past. Louisa knows she will go anywhere to find the only family she has left.

Leaving all she knows behind, Louisa follows the clues and embarks on a perilous journey into the seventeenth century. It’s an unfamiliar era, fraught with danger, and she grapples with both the strange customs and the unexpected connection she feels towards noble sea captain Kit, who becomes her anchor in the storm.

But as their passion grows, it forces Louisa to make an agonizing choice. Should she stay with Kit and abandon her mission? Or leave him behind to complete her desperate quest and find her sister before she loses her forever?

Two sisters, two timelines, and an incredible story of courage, sacrifice and romance. A Leap of Faith will transport readers who love Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley into a world of history and intrigue.

Readers love the Hands of Time

“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�If I could rate it higher I would� From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Absolutely LOVED this book!� Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Wow... amazing story� I became so engrossed in the tale� The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Love this book!� This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

�Excellent� What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.� Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐�

“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed.]]> 272 Irina Shapiro 1805086499 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.47 2012 A Leap of Faith: A completely heart-wrenching and addictive time-travel novel (The Hands of Time Book 2)
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]]> The Passage (Wonderland #1) 199114504 Listening length: 13 hours and 8 minutes

In the spring of 1685, Lord Hugo Everly, ardent supporter of the Protestant upstart the Duke of Monmouth, vanishes without a trace just before the Monmouth Rebellion, leaving future generations forever baffled as to what might have become of him. In 2013, while visiting Everly Manor as part of her job as a location scout for a film production company, Neve Ashley stumbles onto a secret passage that leads her into the seventeenth century and straight into the path of the ill-fated lord. Neve is able to return safely to her own time, but she can't forget the man she met or the fate that's about to befall him. Against her better judgment, Neve decides to go back and warn Hugo of impending danger, not realizing that she's walking into danger herself, for history is never straightforward, and people's motives not always what they appear to be. Taken hostage by the very man she was trying to save, Neve is trapped in the seventeenth century, her fate now intertwined with that of her captor, and the future something that neither one of them could have envisioned.]]> 383 Irina Shapiro 1805081462 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.26 2015 The Passage (Wonderland #1)
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name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.26
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]]> <![CDATA[Shopping With The Enemy (Annie Valentine, #6)]]> 75309045 The opponents: mothers vs. daughters

The battle scene: a boutique changing room

Fashion-guru Annie’s well-dressed world is falling apart � first she has lost her legendary sense of style, and now her daughter Lauren seems to have become her worst enemy. Even her multi-millionairess friend, Svetlana, is having daughter trouble � she’s at war with Elena over their business in New York.

A trip to a luxurious Italian spa seems like the perfect way for Annie to forget her problems. But celery juice and Pilates can’t solve the disasters that are about to strike . . .

Will Annie rescue her passion for fashion?

And can mothers and daughters ever truly be friends?

Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.]]> 330 Carmen Reid 1802805532 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.41 2012 Shopping With The Enemy (Annie Valentine, #6)
author: Carmen Reid
name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2012
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]]> <![CDATA[New York Valentine (Annie Valentine, #5)]]> 63262958 Can she make it big in the big apple?

When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will
look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to
show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of other and daughter bonding...what could possibly go wrong?

But back home in London, husband Ed faces a scandal at work and knows, in his heart, he needs Annie back.

Suddenly Annie finds herself torn between her true love in London and her new love, New York.

Does it have to be fashion or family...or can Annie Valentine have it all?

Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.]]> 338 Carmen Reid 1802805435 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.39 2011 New York Valentine (Annie Valentine, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Celebrity Shopper (Annie Valentine, #4)]]> 62916060 She’s hit the big time…hasn’t she?

Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling the pressure!

Especially as boyfriend Ed is left at home looking after their brand-new twin babies, whilst Annie comes to terms with fame.

And as Annie gets more and more sucked into the celebrity showbiz world, she feels like she’s losing more and more of who she really is.

Could the big break she’s always wanted, actually be a big mistake?

Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.]]> 317 Carmen Reid 1802805338 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.45 2010 Celebrity Shopper (Annie Valentine, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[How Not To Shop (Annie Valentine, #3)]]> 62815963 Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!

Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard work has paid off.

But life in the spotlight isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Soon, Annie discovers this is TV on a shoestring and her budget is zip. But more than this, Annie feels as though the women she should be helping to look fabulous, go away feeling all the more like fashion failures!

Can Annie make it in the spotlight? Or will making it big mean losing who she really is?

Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid.]]> 344 Carmen Reid 1802805230 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.46 2009 How Not To Shop (Annie Valentine, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Late Night Shopping (Annie Valentine #2)]]> 61971050 The Personal Shopper sees Annie Valentine jetting off to Italy.

Annie Valentine is one ambitious lady, but does she know when to stop?

Uber-busy Annie Valentine � mum to two demanding children and personal shopper in a swanky London fashion store � is now intent on setting up a business of her own. She has ambitions for a shoe and handbag empire, and she’ll do anything to get there.

But what about her adorable new man? As someone who wants nothing more than a quiet life, Ed is shocked to discover Annie is staking their home on her success. And now their relationship is on the line.

Ed isn’t convinced that Annie’s surprise remedy � an extravagant friends and family holiday to Italy � is really what they all need. Especially when a dashing Italian businessman promises to fulfill Annie’s every dream. . . .]]> 304 Carmen Reid 1802805133 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.14 2008 Late Night Shopping (Annie Valentine #2)
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]]> The Personal Shopper 60533838 Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire.



As a personal shopper in a swanky London fashion store, Annie can re-style and re-invent her clients from head to toe. In fact, this super-skilled dresser can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own.



Although she's a busy single mum to stroppy teen Lana and painfully shy Owen, there's a gap in Annie's wardrobe - sorry, life - for a new man. But finding the perfect partner is turning out to be so much trickier than finding the perfect pair of shoes.



Can she source a genuine classic? A life long investment? Will she end up with a mistake from the sale rail, who'll have to be returned? Or maybe, just maybe, there'll be someone new in this season who could be the one . . .

]]> 354 Carmen Reid 1802804978 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.17 2007 The Personal Shopper
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]]> Imperiled by a Lady's Love 55585783 True love overlooks all imperfections...Sophia Whitfield is the only daughter of The Viscount Glenthorpe. She hasn't had an easy time these last three years since the tragic loss of her mother. Her first London Season a year ago was a failure and she is approaching spinster age. When she encounters the roguish Marquess of Somersworth she feels a host of butterflies in her stomach. But can she trust her heart with the roguish gentleman?Colin Easton, The Marquess of Somersworth, has developed a reputation as a rogue amongst the ton. He is mortified when his brother charges him with the chaperoning of their cousin during the upcoming London Season. When he meets Sophia something changes inside of him and he soon starts believing in love.But their blossoming romance will be tested when Sophia feels that eyes are following her every movement. Will Colin be able to save her in time when a dark family secret is exposed?A clean & sweet Historical novel with happy ever after. If you are interested in the Regency era, do not miss the chance to add this toyour library!  Free with Kindle Unlimited! ]]> 408 Sally Forbes Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.27 Imperiled by a Lady's Love
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]]> <![CDATA[Annie in Paris (Annie Valentine, #7)]]> 204530092
Fashion guru Annie is struggling to cope with her hectic life. With the demands of two older children, plus four-year-old twins, her marriage to Ed is in a romance-free rut and she’s clinging by a couture thread to her job as the nation’s favourite fashion fixer.

And where is Svetlana, her multi-millionaire friend, when Annie needs her? Busy with an expensive mid-life crisis, that's where!

When Ed gets the chance to teach in Paris, Annie thinks time apart could be the answer. Wrong!

In Paris, Ed transforms into a debonair silver fox, attracting the attentions of stylish siren Sylvie.

Annie can’t lose her man or the job she loves, so bundling her bags, her babies and a reluctant Svetlana onto the Eurostar, she sets off to the rescue. But can the City of Love deliver the ooh la la that her marriage, and her fashion series, so desperately needs?

Another brilliant laugh out loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!

Praise for Carmen

"Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!" Bestselling author, Jill Mansell

"You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!"� � � � � Reader review

"Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" � � � � � Reader review

"Can't wait to read the next one!" � � � � � Reader review]]> 338 Carmen Reid 1837516871 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.26 Annie in Paris (Annie Valentine, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Woman Who Ran For The Hills]]> 123258701
Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn’t know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills � away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad.

But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn’t have time for Jen’s worries. And she can’t see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago.

So, Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory. They’re juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates.

The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?

The biggest question for Jen is � will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?]]> 298 Carmen Reid 1801628114 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.38 The Woman Who Ran For The Hills
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]]> <![CDATA[The Country Inn Mystery (Travelling Cook Mysteries #7)]]> 206332546 From multi-million-selling Faith Martin, one of Britain’s best-loved mystery writers.Meet Jenny travelling cook and reluctant amateur sleuth.Jenny Starling is working at picturesque Spindlewood Inn in the Cotswolds for the weekend. It’s hosting a Regency Extravaganza, involving historical costume, amateur dramatics and food. A recipe for murder?Leading actress and reputed man-eater Rachel Norman portrays a doomed noblewoman. But when she turns up actually drowned in the pond, there’s suddenly a murder to investigate.There’s been plenty of trouble at the idyllic country inn. The performers weren’t a happy troupe, and Jenny discovers a simmering romantic tension.Who wanted Rachel dead and why? Has Jenny Starling bitten off more than she can chew this time?This delightful cozy mystery series is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, LJ Ross, Richard Osman, the Rev Richard Coles, Janice Hallett, Fiona Leitch and Veronica Heley.Readers love The Country Inn �Lots of twists to keep you reading until the end.� Judy�Highly recommended!� Anna Maria‘For those who haven't read the earlier books, wherever Jenny goes, murder is sure to be on the menu!� ReneeMEET THE AMATEUR SLEUTHIn her late twenties, Jenny Starling is an impressive woman. Physically, she stands at 6ft 1inch, and has shoulder-length black hair and blue eyes. Curvaceous and sexy, she’s a modern single woman, living the lifestyle that suits her � that of a travelling cook. Her famous (and now very rich) father, is a ‘celebrity� cook, divorced from Jenny’s mother. Jenny drives a disreputable cherry-red van, and is happy travelling the country catering events and cooking great food. She is on a one-woman mission to bring back ‘real� food. She finds crime very distracting, especially when there is chocolate to temper or pike to poach. Nevertheless, she is adept at reading people, and with a quick and agile brain, becomes very good at unmasking killers. And her always-undaunted sense of humour goes a long way in keeping her sane when all around her people are dropping like flies.TRAVELLING COOK MYSTERIESBook 1: THE BIRTHDAY MYSTERYBook 2: THE WINTER MYSTERYBook 3: THE RIVERBOAT MYSTERYBook 4: THE CASTLE MYSTERYBook 5: THE OXFORD MYSTERYBook 6: THE TEATIME MYSTERYBook 7: THE COUNTRY INN MYSTERY]]> 223 Faith Martin 1835263712 Patricia J. Roberts 4 4.23 The Country Inn Mystery (Travelling Cook Mysteries #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hands of Time (Hands of Time, #1)]]> 13381342
Meanwhile, Valerie Crane finds herself transported to the year 1605. Terrified and confused she turns for help to the Whitfield brothers, who take her in and offer her a home. Both Alexander and Finlay Whitfield fall in love with the mysterious woman who shows up on their doorstep creating a love triangle that threatens to consume them all. Valerie must make her choice, deciding between the brother who will lead her down the path of destruction or one who will give her a love she couldn’t find in her own time.]]> 246 Irina Shapiro Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.09 2011 The Hands of Time (Hands of Time, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder Now and Then (DI Hillary Greene #19)]]> 58417143
Just twenty-two at the time, he’d recently finished a history degree and had his whole life ahead of him. Everyone said he was a pleasant sort of lad with a passion for the past, quietly living with his parents until he could afford a place of his own. But it quickly turned out that there were at least two people who might have wanted him dead.

The first, his recently-jilted girlfriend Mia de Salle, hadn’t taken the break-up well. The second, his former tutor Dr Timothy Durning, had been accused of sexual harassment by Michael. But the original team could find no forensic evidence linking either of their prime suspects to the crime, nor witnesses placing them in the area when Michael was killed.

Hillary, however, is determined to find fresh leads. But while she and her team get to work, in the city of Oxford two men from the city’s criminal underbelly have been viciously murdered in the last six months.

Are the recent murders and her own cold case linked? More than a decade later, has the same killer struck again? And if so, what’s the connection between the mild-mannered young man and the underworld criminals.

It’s up to Hillary to stop a killer getting away with murder � both now and then.]]> 274 Faith Martin 1789318750 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.40 2021 Murder Now and Then (DI Hillary Greene #19)
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]]> <![CDATA[Hillary's Final Case (DI Hillary Greene, #17)]]> 42761292 Please note this is a revised edition of the book originally published as A Narrow Trajectory

Can Hillary finally close the case of the missing young women?

Can she take down one of Oxfordshire’s most wanted criminals?

Can she handle her new boss?

Can she help one of her team get answers on his long lost sister?

And will she really get married and leave her beloved boat?]]> 218 Faith Martin 1789310539 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.39 2016 Hillary's Final Case (DI Hillary Greene, #17)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder in Mind (DI Hillary Greene, #16)]]> 42264095 Please note this is a revised edition of a book first published as The Work of a Narrow Mind.

Seventy-five-year-old Sylvia Perkins was found battered to death in her home in 2010. The murder weapon was suspected to be a fire poker and it seems she was quite popular with older gentlemen.

Her grandson Robbie inherited everything, but he can’t be placed at the scene of the crime.

Who killed this harmless old woman, and why? What secrets was she hiding?

Hillary also has a new boss and a baffling cold case to contend with, not to mention a marriage proposal to consider.

Hillary Greene has returned to Thames Valley Police HQ, acting as a cold-case consultant for the Crime Review Team, looking into murders which the police have never been able to solve.

She wasn’t sure she wanted to go back. But solving crimes is irresistible for Hillary Greene.]]> 244 Faith Martin Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.36 2015 Murder in Mind (DI Hillary Greene, #16)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder of a Lover (DI Hillary Greene, #13)]]> 40548914 Please note this is a revised edition of a book first published as A Narrow Margin of Error

Ten years ago, Rowan Thompson was found stabbed to death with a pair of scissors in his student house. It turns out that Rowan was quite a lover, with many disgruntled partners left in his wake. But did any of them have a strong enough motive to murder him?

Meanwhile. Hillary’s stalker is getting more aggressive with his messages and flowers. And it looks like he may be much, much worse than she thought.

Has Hillary finally bitten off more than she can chew?

Hillary Greene has returned to Thames Valley Police HQ, acting as a cold-case consultant for the Crime Review Team, looking into murders which the police have never been able to solve. She wasn’t sure she wanted to go back. But solving crimes is irresistible for Hillary Greene. And it doesn’t hurt that her new boss is devastatingly handsome.]]> 232 Faith Martin Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.40 2013 Murder of a Lover (DI Hillary Greene, #13)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder Never Retires (DI Hillary Greene, #12)]]> 40192538 Please note this is a revised edition of the book originally published as A Narrow Return

Hillary Greene returns to Thames Valley Police HQ, acting as a consultant for the Crime Review Team, looking into murders which the police have never been able to solve.

She wasn’t sure she wanted to go back. But solving crimes is irresistible for Hillary Greene. And it doesn’t hurt that her new boss is devastatingly handsome.

Twenty years ago, mother-of-three Anna McRae was found beaten to death in her kitchen with a rolling pin. She’d been having an affair with her brother-in-law, so the prime suspect was Anna’s sister Debbie. But the evidence never added up.

However as Hillary digs deeper, more secrets and betrayals emerge. Who wanted Anna dead and can Hillary finally bring her justice?

Meanwhile, Hillary is distracted by an unknown admirer, who quickly seems to be going from suitor to stalker.

Can Hillary solve a fiendishly complex case from the past while fending off unwanted attention?]]> 232 Faith Martin 1789310164 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.41 2012 Murder Never Retires (DI Hillary Greene, #12)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder By Fire (DI Hillary Greene, #10)]]> 39306787
DI Hillary Greene faces one of her most puzzling cases as she struggles to find anyone with a strong motive to kill the pious publisher.

Then, as Hillary unearths greedy business partners and an estranged son, her focus is diverted when a new team member is targeted by a vicious gang.

Hillary’s under massive pressure and will she finally crack? And if she does, where will she go from here?]]> 229 Faith Martin Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.31 2010 Murder By Fire (DI Hillary Greene, #10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Detective Hillary Greene Books 6�10 (DI Hillary Greene #6-10)]]> 96178844
BOOK 6: MURDER AT HOME
Flo Jenkins is found murdered in her armchair, a paperknife sticking out of her chest. It was common knowledge the old woman only had weeks to live. Why kill a dying woman? DI Hillary Greene faces one of her toughest cases yet.

BOOK 7: MURDER IN THE MEADOW
Wayne Sutton is found dead by a stream in a beautiful meadow. His head has been bashed in and a red paper heart left on his body. Who would kill the handsome young artist, who had a reputation as a ladies� man? Can Hillary get to the bottom of a complex case involving jealousy, love, and cold-blooded murder?

BOOK 8: MURDER IN THE MANSION
Mattie Jones is found brutally stabbed to death in her palatial home. DI Hillary Greene discovers that the victim’s snobby attitude had made her many enemies. But who hated this wealthy woman enough to kill her? Hillary tackles one of her most complex cases yet.

BOOK 9: MURDER IN THE GARDEN
Edward Philpott is found bludgeoned to death with his own spade in his beautiful garden. Hillary’s only lead is a rival from the village flower show who used to argue with the victim about the size of their vegetables. But what dark secrets from the past and present does this village hold?

BOOK 10: MURDER BY FIRE
David Merchant’s body is found in a bonfire in his back garden. David was a publisher and devout Christian. Who would want to kill this seemingly very decent man? DI Hillary Greene faces one of her most puzzling cases as she struggles to find anyone with a strong motive to kill the pious publisher.]]> 1179 Faith Martin 1804057800 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.65 Detective Hillary Greene Books 6–10 (DI Hillary Greene #6-10)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder in the Mansion (DI Hillary Greene #8)]]> 38235607
Hillary discovers that Mattie’s snobby attitude had made her many enemies. Mattie was also going through a messy divorce and had a secret lover.

Meanwhile, in a terrifying turn of events, police officers are being gunned down outside their stations. A sniper is on the loose. Who will come under attack next?

Can Hillary cope with the enemies within, a complex case, and the whole force under attack?]]> 239 Faith Martin 1912106345 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.39 2008 Murder in the Mansion (DI Hillary Greene #8)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder Never Misses (DI Hillary Greene, #14)]]> 40782590 Please note this is a revised edition of a book first published as Walk a Narrow Mile

Three missing young women. One evil stalker. But Hillary doesn’t think it all adds up.

Hillary is recovering from the vicious attack by her stalker. It appears that he is also behind the disappearance and murder of three women. Her bosses want these unsolved cases closed, but Hillary has a theory that will shock everyone.

However, as the truth comes to light, Hillary and the team are faced with a dire emergency � can they prevent an imminent murder?

Hillary Greene has returned to Thames Valley Police HQ, acting as a cold-case consultant for the Crime Review Team, looking into murders which the police have never been able to solve.

She wasn’t sure she wanted to go back. But solving crimes is irresistible for Hillary Greene. And it doesn’t hurt that her new boss is devastatingly handsome.]]> 251 Faith Martin Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.43 2013 Murder Never Misses (DI Hillary Greene, #14)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder at Midnight (DI Hillary Greene, #15)]]> 41463451 Please note that this book was originally published as A Narrow Victory

Felix Olliphant was found stabbed to death at a New Year’s Eve costume party for the turn of the millennium.

Seemingly liked by everyone, motives for his murder are hard to find. There was one suspect, but no evidence.

Hillary struggles to solve this baffling case. And she has to contend with a new colleague, Jake Barnes. Young and rich, he says he wants to give something back to the community, but Hillary has her doubts.

Will Hillary finally be defeated by this cold case and will she lose her boss and love interest to a new job?

Hillary Greene has returned to Thames Valley Police HQ, acting as a cold-case consultant for the Crime Review Team, looking into murders which the police have never been able to solve.

She wasn’t sure she wanted to go back. But solving crimes is irresistible for Hillary Greene. And it doesn’t hurt that her new boss is devastatingly handsome.]]> 218 Faith Martin Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.42 2015 Murder at Midnight (DI Hillary Greene, #15)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder in the Meadow (DI Hillary Greene, #7)]]> 37882154
DI Hillary Greene discovers that many wealthy married women were buying his paintings and taking ‘private� art lesson from him. It appears that several of them might have wanted him dead.

Hillary also has a new detective sergeant, Gemma Fordham. Seemingly efficient and pleasant, she harbours a secret agenda.

Can Hillary get to the bottom of a complex case involving jealousy, love, and cold-blooded murder?

This is a crime mystery full of well-observed characters, which will have you gripped from start to finish.

]]> 239 Faith Martin 1912106418 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.33 2008 Murder in the Meadow (DI Hillary Greene, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder at Home (DI Hillary Greene #6)]]> 37600672 Please note this is a revised edition of the book first published as With a Narrow Blade

Flo Jenkins is found murdered in her armchair, a paperknife sticking out of her chest. The old woman was well liked and nothing seems to have been stolen from her home. And it was common knowledge that she only had weeks to live.

Why kill a dying woman? This is going to be one of the toughest cases yet for Hillary to solve.

Hillary also has to deal with a new colleague who has a terrible temper and a rocky past.

With no forensics, no leads, and only a drug-addict nephew as a suspect, will this be Hillary’s first failure to solve a murder case?]]> 247 Faith Martin 1912106477 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.34 2007 Murder at Home (DI Hillary Greene #6)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder in the Family (DI Hillary Greene, #5)]]> 36648865
DI Hillary Greene tries to get to the bottom of this baffling crime. How had Billy come into contact with such a vicious killer? Who wanted him dead and why? The investigation reveals that the teenager was not such an innocent young man.

Meanwhile, Hillary’s having a tough time at work. She’s been passed over for promotion, and her reliable constable Tommy Lynch is to be transferred out. But Hillary won’t let distractions get in the way of solving crimes.

To catch this killer, Hillary will need to dig deep into the dark secrets of a small community.

Please note this is a revised edition of a book first published as Through a Narrow Door.]]> 239 Faith Martin 1912106027 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.32 2007 Murder in the Family (DI Hillary Greene, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder in the Village (DI Hillary Greene #4)]]> 36587512 By a Narrow Majority.

A would-be politician is found battered to death in the kitchen of his expensive home in a lovely Oxfordshire village. His wife’s alibi is full of holes and there’s another woman in the background. And what about his seemingly mild-mannered political rival?

DI Hillary Greene tries to get to the bottom of this perplexing murder. She certainly doesn’t think the prime suspect is as guilty as everyone thinks.

Just as she’s about to make a breakthrough, everything is turned upside down by a fatal development in another case she is working on . . .

Can Hillary find the murderer and will she survive a brush with one of Oxford’s most dangerous criminals?]]> 239 Faith Martin 1912106094 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.31 2006 Murder in the Village (DI Hillary Greene #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder at the University (DI Hillary Greene, #2)]]> 36393939
But Detective Hillary Greene has a nose for the truth. She quickly discovers that the student was involved in some very unusual activities.

With a shocking cause of death found, the case becomes a high-profile murder investigation.

Adding to the pressure, Hillary’s nemesis is transferred to work with her at the station.

Can Hillary keep her cool and get justice for the unfortunate student?]]> 253 Faith Martin 1912106205 Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.21 2005 Murder at the University (DI Hillary Greene, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder at Work (DI Hillary Greene, #11)]]> 39789185 Please note this is a revised edition of the book first published as A Narrow Exit

Hillary will retire in a few weeks. But can her boss get Hillary to change her mind by putting her on a murder investigation?

The victim is found dead with his head bashed in with a piece of wood. Michael Ivers was a gambler and a notorious womaniser. He had few friends and there is a long list of people who might have wanted him dead.

Hillary wants to solve her final case as a police officer and she has just days left to find out who killed him. To add to her problems, her old enemy, ex-Sergeant Frank Ross is back on the scene and is a prime suspect.]]> 241 Faith Martin 1789310091 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.37 2011 Murder at Work (DI Hillary Greene, #11)
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]]> <![CDATA[Murder on the Oxford Canal (DI Hillary Greene, #1)]]> 36345913 This is a revised edition of a book first published as A Narrow Escape

Meet DI Hillary Greene, a police woman fighting to save her career

Not only has she lost her husband, but his actions have put her under investigation for corruption.

Then a bashed and broken body is found floating in the Oxford Canal. It looks like the victim fell off a boat, but Hillary is not so sure. Her investigation exposes a dark background to the death.

Can Hillary clear her name and get to the bottom of a fiendish conspiracy on the water?]]> 249 Faith Martin 1912106787 Patricia J. Roberts 5 3.98 2004 Murder on the Oxford Canal (DI Hillary Greene, #1)
author: Faith Martin
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average rating: 3.98
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]]> <![CDATA[The Complete Monica Noble Murder Mysteries: The Vicarage Murder / The Flower Show Murder / The Manor House Murder (Monica Noble #1-3)]]> 58370381
Book 1: The Vicarage Murder
No one throws a party like Monica Noble. On the guestlist for her latest soiree: a celebrity chef, an Oxford don, and a bitter divorcee. But as the drinks are flowing, a shotgun rings out. One of the guests is found dead. Can Monica solve the mystery before anyone else pays the ultimate price?
First as An Unholy Mess under Faith Martin’s pen name Joyce Cato.

Book 2: The Flower Show Murder
Monica can’t tell a begonia from an azalea. Even so, she’s thrilled to judge the village flower show � until her fellow judge decides to smell the roses and drops dead. Everyone assumes he had a heart attack, but Monica knows they’re wrong. Can she catch up to the killer before he strikes again?
First as An Unholy Whiff of Death under Faith Martin’s pen name Joyce Cato.

Book 3: The Manor House Murder
Monica and her husband attend a conference at a swanky manor house hotel. But at the dinner table, the unthinkable happens. A guest drops dead. Who killed her? Suspicion falls on Monica’s husband. She knows he’s innocent, but the true killer is watching her every move. Can she unmask him in time to save her husband?
First as An Unholy Shame under Faith Martin’s pen name Joyce Cato.]]> 572 Joyce Cato 1789318718 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.43 The Complete Monica Noble Murder Mysteries: The Vicarage Murder / The Flower Show Murder / The Manor House Murder (Monica Noble #1-3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Jenny Starling Mysteries Books 1�4 (Jenny Starling #1-4)]]> 57739298 Please note these books were first published under Faith Martin's pen name Joyce Cato.

In this four-book box set:

BOOK 1: THE BIRTHDAY MYSTERY
Jenny Starling is catering a birthday bash at a lavish country house. But a young man drowns before the guests have even arrived. Incredibly, the party goes ahead as planned. Until everyone gathers for a midnight toast and one guest drops down dead. Out of a long guestlist of suspects, who wanted them dead? Jenny Starling won’t stop until the murderer is found.

BOOK 2: THE WINTER MYSTERY
Jenny finds herself snowed-in for Christmas. But the family she’s cooking for are not full of festive spirit. In fact, they hate each other. When one of them is found dead � sprawled over the kitchen table � they all assume Jenny is behind it. Can she find the real murderer in time to clear her name?

BOOK 3: THE RIVERBOAT MYSTERY
Jenny gets a job on a luxury paddle steamer. Her boss is a wealthy businessman. All she has to do is cook for his small number of guests. But things quickly turn sour. Then Jenny discovers the body of one of the passengers in the store cupboard. Who wanted him dead and why?

BOOK 4: THE CASTLE MYSTERY
Jenny nets her dream job cooking for Lord and Lady Avonsleigh in a genuine castle. Then one of the help is found dead, stabbed through the heart with a bejeweled dagger. Lady Avonsleigh begs Jenny to help unravel the mystery. But how can she when none of the witnesses remember seeing a thing?]]> 913 Joyce Cato 1789317983 Patricia J. Roberts 0 4.52 The Jenny Starling Mysteries Books 1–4 (Jenny Starling #1-4)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Side Character's Love Story Vol. 17]]> 208249830 162 Akane Tamura 1647115604 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 4.44 A Side Character's Love Story Vol. 17
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]]> A Family Affair 21140704 264 Katherine Hughes Patricia J. Roberts 4 3.30 2013 A Family Affair
author: Katherine Hughes
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average rating: 3.30
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rating: 4
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]]> Mrs. Potts Finds Thanksgiving 61908135 44 Alice K. Boatwright Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.72 Mrs. Potts Finds Thanksgiving
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]]> <![CDATA[Sea, Sky, Islands: Three stories]]> 43314818 58 Alice K. Boatwright 0991618564 Patricia J. Roberts 0 currently-reading 3.97 Sea, Sky, Islands: Three stories
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]]> <![CDATA[Under an English Heaven: An Ellie Kent mystery (Ellie Kent mystery series Book 1)]]> 204272600
"Not only is Alice Boatwright a good detective writer, but a first-class storyteller as well."� M.C. Beaton, author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries

In Under an English Heaven, the first Ellie Kent mystery, Ellie has left behind her college teaching job and life in San Francisco to marry a handsome widowed vicar and live in a Cotswold village. At first, she thinks her biggest challenge will be to gain acceptance from the villagers as a foreigner and "incomer." But, when she discovers a dead man in the churchyard, her outsider status leads to her becoming the prime suspect in his murder. To prove her innocence, Ellie finds she must draw on her research skills to unravel a web of decades-old secrets before more people die—and her new life unravels too.

Winner of the 2016 Mystery and Mayhem Grand Prize]]> 308 Alice K. Boatwright Patricia J. Roberts 5 4.51 2014 Under an English Heaven: An Ellie Kent mystery (Ellie Kent mystery series Book 1)
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name: Patricia J. Roberts
average rating: 4.51
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