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Záhadný příběh s krimi zápletkou. Jakmile Lucy Stoneovou požádá přítelkyně, aby jí pomohla s přípravou dceřiny svatby s internetovým milionářem, obětavá Lucy se vrhne na věc. Vždyť co může být příjemnější než svatební oslava v novém zahradním altánu Stoneových? Růžové představy však dostávají jednu ránu za druhou – především v důsledku zásahů ženichovy matky, která postupně vyvolává chaos, kde se dá. A ženich Ron si i za krátkou dobu pobytu v Tinker´s Cove nadělá nepřátele na každém kroku. Když se u přepychové ženichovy jachty najde ve vodě Ronovo mrtvé tělo, Lucy si nemyslí, že smrt nastala nešťastnou náhodou, a, jak už má ve zvyku, začíná po viníkovi pátrat na vlastní pěst. Napadá ji, že by to dokonce mohl být i někdo z jejích dobrých známých. A skutečný vrah je zatím rozhodnut udělat vše, aby zabránil odhalení…

Městečko Tinker´s Cove trápí mráz a sníh a reportérku Lucy Stoneovou přibírání na váze. Přestože vládne nepříznivé počasí, město u příležitosti valentýnského svátku organizuje propagační akci se záměrem podpořit místní podnikatele a Luciným úkolem je napsat článek o novém, velmi úspěšném výrobci čokoládových cukrovinek. Jenže když se za podezřelých okolností utopí místní rybář, Lucy si myslí, že své investigativní schopnosti raději zaměří tímto směrem. Zanedlouho poté je nalezeno další mrtvé tělo. Patří vyzývavé a svůdné Tamzin, vedoucí nového obchodu s cukrovinkami, a bylo zalito čokoládou. Může být pachatelem obou vražd rybářova zatrpklá exmanželka? Nebo za vším vězí konkurenční boj? Lucy krok za krokem směřuje k odhalení vraha, a právě proto hrozí nebezpečí, že by se mohla stát jeho další obětí...

You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in Maine, where the chilly March weather offers the perfect excuse to curl up with an Irish coffee…But in these St. Patty’s-themed novellas by fan-favorite cozy mystery authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross, someone may have spiked this year’s brew with murder! IRISH COFFEE MURDER by LESLIE MEIERPart-time reporter Lucy Stone is writing a piece for the Courier about four Irish step dancing students from Tinker’s Cove on the cusp of making it big. But the story becomes headline news for all the wrong reasons when one girl’s mother is found dead in her bathtub. Did a stage mom take rivalry too far, or is some other motive at play? DEATH OF AN IRISH COFFEE DRINKER by LEE HOLLISAs owner of Bar Harbor’s hottest new restaurant, Hayley Powell offers to cater the after-party for popular comedian Jefferson O’Keefe, who’s playing his old hometown for St. Patrick’s Day. But it’s no laughing matter when Jefferson keels over after gulping down his post-show Irish coffee, leaving Hayley to figure out who decided this joker had gone too far . . . PERKED UP by BARBARA ROSSIt’s a snowy St. Patrick’s Day in Busman’s Harbor. But when the power goes out, what better way for Julia Snowden to spend the evening than sharing local ghost stories—and Irish coffees—with friends and family? By the time the lights come back, they might even have solved the coldest case in town . . .

English tea murder: A trip to England, sponsored by Winchester College, sounds practically perfect to Lucy Stone--until the tour leader suffers a fatal asthma attack mid-flight. Lucy suspects some very unnatural causes, but luckily, she packed her sleuthing skills. Between stops for afternoon tea, visits to historic sites, and catching up with an old flame, she's ensnared in a daring scheme. But will it lead her to a criminal mastermind--or ensure that she's the next victim?

Freelance writer Jaine Austen thought working for a knock-off reality show in the tropics would be paradise. But when she and her kitty Prozac find themselves trapped between a dimwitted leading man, catty contestants, and a cold-blooded murderer, the splashy gig becomes one deadly nightmare . . . Jaine’s life has been a royal pain since she started penning dialogue for Some Day My Prince Will Come—a cheesy dating show that features bachelorettes competing for the heart of Spencer Dalworth VII, a very distant heir to the British throne. But when one of the finalists dies in a freak accident, it’s clear someone wanted the woman out of the race for good—and the police won’t allow a soul off the island until they seize the culprit. Terrified of existing another day without air conditioning and eager to return home, Jaine is throwing herself into the investigation. And she better pounce on clues quickly—or there won’t be any survivors left . . .

Leslie Meier's mysteries offer a comforting and familiar experience, akin to reconnecting with a cherished friend. Each story weaves engaging plots and relatable characters, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the cozy yet intriguing world of small-town mysteries. The warmth and charm of Meier's writing make her books a delightful escape for fans of the genre.

When Jake Marlowe, a co-owner of Downeast Mortgage in Tinker's Cove, Maine, is murdered, and his partner, Ben Scribner, begins receiving death threats after claiming to be visited by Marlowe's ghost, Ludy Stone is on the case.

With family tensions intensifying in Tinker's Cove, part-time reporter Lucy Stone could really use some time off the grid. But after she RSVPs to an unconventional celebration on remote Holiday Island, Lucy realizes that disconnecting from reality comes at a deadly price . . . Lucy doesn't know what to expect as she arrives on a private Maine island owned by eccentric billionaire Scott Newman, only that the exclusive experience should make for a very intriguing feature story. An avid environmentalist, Scott has stripped the isolated property of modern conveniences in favor of an extreme eco-friendly lifestyle. A trip to Holiday Island is like traveling back to the nineteenth Century, and it turns out other residents aren't exactly enthusiastic about living without cell service and electricity . . .Before Lucy can get the full scoop on Scott, she is horrified to find one of his daughters dead at the bottom of a seaside cliff. The young woman's tragic end gets pinned as an accident, but a sinister plot unfolds when there's a sudden disappearance . . .Stuck on a clammy island with murder suspects aplenty, the simple life isn't so idyllic after all. Now, Lucy must tap into the limited resources around her to outwit a cold-blooded killer--before it's lights out for her next!

The celebration of former librarian Julia Ward Howe Tilley's ninetieth birthday brings excitement to Tinker's Cove, especially for her close friend, Lucy Stone. As Lucy plans the party, she grapples with her own aging concerns, vowing to embrace fitness and skincare to combat signs of getting older. This story intertwines themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and the joy of community milestones, all while highlighting the humorous and relatable struggles of aging.

With Halloween around the corner, and a mysterious murder close to home, Lucy’s Stone’s fall is off to a sinister start . . . When the bewitching Diana Ravenscroft comes to quiet Tinker's Cove and opens Solstice, a quaint little shop offering everything from jewelry to psychic readings, Lucy Stone writes her off as eccentric but harmless. Even after Diana gives her a disturbingly accurate reading, Lucy can’t help but befriend the newcomer. But not everyone in town is so enchanted. And when Lucy stumbles upon a dead body near her home, she can’t shake the feeling that something ominous is lurking in the crisp October air . . . Convinced Diana is an evil witch, prominent businessman Ike Stoughton blames her for a series of recent misfortunes, including Lucy’s gruesome discovery and his own wife’s death, and rallies the townsfolk against her. But after Lucy learns the murder victim was a magician and close friend of Diana’s, she starts to wonder who’s really stirring up a cauldron of trouble. By Halloween, her suspicions lead her to a deadly web of secrets—and a spine-chilling brush with the things that go bump in the night . . . “The warm, small-town ambiance and the persevering Lucy Stone make this a winner for cozy fans.” —Library Journal