Synopsis ‘I hope this Christmas is better than last year’s.’ Following a scandalous affair, wayward Emma Devaney is sent in disgrace from her home in Ireland to Ryhope, where she will live with her widowed aunt, Bessie Brogan, and help run her pub. Bessie is kind but firm, and at first Emma rebels against her… Continue reading ‘A Mother’s Christmas Wish’ by Glenda Young

Synopsis Because we all need something to smile about! She may be down but don’t count this determined single mum out just yet… Nine years ago, Zoe Taylor returned from London to the quiet hamlet of Westholme with her tail between her legs and a bun in the oven. Where once her job as a… Continue reading ‘The Good News Gazette’ by Jessie Wells

Synopsis Everybody loves Thomas Davies. Don’t they? When policeman Thomas Davies falls from a crag on a visit to the Lake District in full view of his partner, Mia, it looks for all the world like a terrible but unfortunate accident — until a second witness comes forward with a different story. Alerted to the… Continue reading ‘Death On The Crags’ by Jo Allen

Synopsis What’s a girl to do when Prince Charming turns into a frog? City girl Sophie has married the prince (or landed gentry – close enough), moved to his pile (which is more accurate a description than she’d anticipated) and is set to live happily ever after with the love of her life . .… Continue reading ‘Let’s Not Be Friends’ by Phoebe MacLeod

Synopsis Still grieving from the tragic death of her colleague, DCI Emma Gardner continues to blame herself and is struggling to focus. So, when she is seconded to the wilds of Yorkshire, Emma hopes she’ll be able to get her mind back on the job, doing what she does best – putting killers behind bars.… Continue reading ‘The Viaduct Killings’ by Wes Markin

Synopsis Gemma Lamb is ready for an uneventful term at St Bride’s, she’s had enough of dastardly deeds and sinister strangers. However, she’s barely back at school before: It’s all a bit much, so when a stranger appears, Gemma thinks she’s had enough. But this stranger isn’t so sinister, instead he looks rather too familiar.… Continue reading ‘Wicked Whispers At St. Bride’s’ by Debbie Young

Synopsis Erdington, September 1944 As events in Europe begin to turn in favour of the Allies, Chief Inspector Mason of Erdington Police Station is once more prevailed upon to solve a seemingly impossible case. Called to the local mortuary where a man’s body lies, shockingly bent double and lacking any form of identification, Mason and… Continue reading ‘The Automobile Assassination’ by M. J. Porter

Synopsis This will be a party to remember. For all the wrong reasons.Ruth loves her life in London – she has a high-powered career and a handsome and successful fiancé. This Christmas she’s bringing him back to her home town to meet her family and school friends, one of whom, Holly Murphy, has a new… Continue reading ‘The Party’ by Nora Valters

Synopsis Can Fiona catch a killer and find a decent cup of tea before her mustache wax melts? 1917. New York. Notorious spy, Fredrick Fredricks, has invited Fiona to Carnegie Hall to hear a famous soprano. It’s an opportunity the War Office can’t turn down. Fiona and Clifford are soon on their way, but not… Continue reading ‘Chaos At Carnegie Hall’ by Kelly Oliver

Synopsis For anyone who loved St Trinian’s – old or new – or loves a cozy mystery on a grand estate filled with rather ‘interesting’ characters. When an American stranger turns up claiming to be the rightful owner of the school’s magnificent country estate it could spell trouble for everyone at St Bride’s . .… Continue reading ‘Sinister Stranger At St. Bride’s’ by Debbie Young