Do you love Christmas-themed mysteries? I have five of them for you from three different series.
Whether you like capers, cozies, or sleuths of a certain age, you’ll love these books. Check ’em out!
God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman (A Foxy Ladies Christmas Novella)
In the picturesque coastal island town of Devil’s Cove, four spirited older women – Hattie, Maude, Cricket, and Lemon – find themselves wrapped up in a holiday season that’s anything but jolly.
When a local curmudgeon meets a chilly end before their annual Christmas parade, it’s up to these foxy ladies to uncover the truth. This cozy and comical mystery will leave you laughing all the way!
Lola Baby (a Lola Cruz Christmas Caper)
When Camacho & Associates receive a mysterious invitation to a lavish Christmas party, novice PI Lola Cruz can’t resist the intrigue. However, when she arrives with her reluctant boss, her even more reluctant boyfriend, and her biggest frenemy in tow, nothing is as it seems. The millionaire host who sent the invitation has just passed away, yet his dying wish was for the holiday party to proceed.
Now Lola must race against time to solve a series of riddles with clues left by the murder victim himself that will unveil the identity of his killer. Each clue leads her closer to untangling the web of deception but also puts her in danger’s path because everyone is a suspect. Will Lola uncover the murderer’s identity before it’s too late, or will the truth be hidden forever, shrouded in the darkness of a snowy Christmas night?
“Lola Baby” is a heart-warming puzzle of a mystery for those craving a holiday whodunnit with a touch of Christmas magic.
Deadly Patterns (A Harlow Cassidy/Magical Dressmaking Holiday Mystery)
Bliss, Texas, is gearing up for its annual Winter Wonderland festival, but when a mysterious Scrooge ends the merriment with murder, it’ll take more than a ghost from Christmas past to set things right.
Designing a holiday fashion show set in the town’s most prominent historic mansion seems like a job tailor made for dressmaker Harlow Jane Cassidy. But with the mansion’s restoration still in progress and threatening weather on the horizon, she’s feeling on pins and needles more than reveling in holiday cheer.
Having volunteered to play Santa in this year’s festival, Dan Lee Chrisson was ready to move on after his divorce—until Bliss became his final resting place. Discovering his body puts Harlow at the scene of the crime. She’ll need plenty of help from friends and even her late great-grandmother’s spirited sleuthing if she’s to have a ghost of a chance of catching a killer who’s just jumped to the top of the naughty list….
A Murder Yule Regret (A Bread Shop Holiday Mystery)
Freelance photographer and Yeast of Eden bakery assistant Ivy Culpepper has just scored the job of a lifetime shooting the Dickensian dress-up X-mas party thrown by It Girl film actress Eliza Fox . . . until an unwanted guest appears.
A holiday costume party in the sleepy coastal town of Santa Sofia could be just the boost Ivy needs for her fledgling photography business. At the party, Ivy enters a Victorian fantasy come to life, all courtesy of the fabulous Ms. Fox. Ivy gets to play shutterbug while hanging with Scrooge, Marley, the Cratchits, and more classic Dickens characters. But what begins as the best of times turns out to be the very worst for one of the party guests—a tabloid journalist with more enemies than Ebenezer himself.
When the man’s body is found sprawled across the jagged rocks below the house, the fingers begin pointing at Eliza. Meanwhile, Ivy gets roped into helping prove the starlet’s innocence. Her festive photos are now official evidence—and the Ghosts of Christmas Present could mean the party for Eliza is over, once and for all.
Fa-La-La-La-Lola (A Lola Cruz Christmas Caper)
Fa-La-La-La-Lola: A Lola Cruz Christmas Mystery
Christmas is a time for giving, but Lola Cruz never expected her holiday spirit to include solving a murder. When PI-in-training Lola Cruz agrees to help Jack Callaghan’s cousin, Margo–with her baby in tow–she quickly finds herself in the middle of a holiday caper like no other. Just when Lola thinks she’s found Margo a safe haven, a man is found dead—and the police want answers.
Now, with Margo a prime suspect and the law closing in, Lola must untangle a web of secrets and lies. With Jack reluctantly by her side, their undeniable chemistry adds sparks to the chill in the air as they follow a trail of clues that lead them through festive but potentially deadly twists and turns.
Lola’s sleuthing skills are put to the test as she uncovers more suspects than snowflakes, from shady neighbors to mysterious Christmas cards with sinister messages. Can she solve the case in time to save Margo’s future—and make it home for her family’s annual tamale-making marathon?
Filled with Lola’s trademark humor, heart, and sass, Fa-La-La-La-Lola is the perfect holiday caper to curl up with this Christmas. Fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Plum will love this fast-paced, festive adventure!
Perfect for fans of:
- Sassy sleuths with a knack for getting in (and out) of trouble
- Holiday-themed mysteries with a dash of romance
- Laugh-out-loud capers with heart
Get ready to deck the halls with mystery and mischief—Lola Cruz style! 🎄✨