Murder is on the menu in Willowby… and the scones aren’t the only thing served warm.
Former investigative journalist Tamsin Blake has swapped deadlines for dough at her beloved Velvet Scone Café. But when a trip to the bustling Hidden Hollow Market ends with a local man dropping dead over a grilled cheese, she finds herself with more than just crumbs to worry about.
The only clue? A mysterious coin—delivered to Tamsin by none other than Inspector Crumpet, the town’s sharp-tongued African grey parrot. With the market buzzing with suspects and secrets, Tamsin must rely on her loyal co-owner Iris, skeptical Detective Sergeant Cal Morgan, and gossip-loving Constable Penny Tui to uncover the truth.
As whispers spread through Willowby, Tamsin juggles baking, sleuthing, and a shocking revelation that could upend the town forever. Cozy chaos, quirky characters, and mouthwatering treats make A Sandwich to Die For a delectable addition to the Velvet Scone Mysteries.
Fans of Midsomer Murders, fresh-baked scones, and a dash of small-town scandal will savor every bite.
She’s carrying more than a secret—she’s carrying his future.
After one unforgettable summer, Ainsley Archibald and Damon Diamond vowed to make their relationship work, despite the miles and the pressure. Damon’s chasing his dream as a college football star. Ainsley’s back home, finishing her final semester and carrying something that will change both their lives forever.
She’s pregnant.
And he doesn’t know.
Determined not to derail his future, Ainsley plans to keep the baby a secret—at least for now.
They talk every day.He sends updates from practice; she watches his games. And between long-distance phone calls and weekend visits, they’re falling harder than ever. Their love is real and strong.
But as her belly grows, so do her fears. Damon will be an amazing dad—she knows that. But is he ready to be her partner?
The longer she waits, the heavier the secret—and the harder it is for her to pretend everything is fine.
Because love means sacrifice. But it also means trust. And some secrets are just too big to keep.
When the truth finally comes out,will it tear them apart—or will Damon fight to spend forever with the girl of his dreams?
For readers who love heart-tugging romance, long-distance love, and swoon-worthy heroes who fight for their forever.
Perfect for fans of Off-Campus, After, and That Boy.
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🌸Review🌸 After the summer they spent together Damon is determined that their love can withstand a long-distance relationship even if they can’t physically be together as he pursues his education and playing football.
Ainsley loves Damon and is willing to support his dreams even if that means keeping the baby they are expecting a secret. She knows that if he knew he would walk away from football so she makes a choice which will test their relationship.
Even though you may understand Ainsley’s motives you can’t help but feel for Damon and what he doesn’t know. The love between them was never in question and even with all the challenges you know that they are destined to be together and I can’t wait to see more of this captivating couple.
Meet Jillian Dodd
Jillian Dodd is a USA Today and Amazon Top 5 best-selling author of over fifty books. She writes fun binge-able romance series with characters her readers fall in love with–from the boy next door in the That Boy series to the daughter of a famous actress in The Keatyn Chronicles to a spy who might save the world in the Spy Girl series. Her newest series include London Prep, a prep school series about a drama filled three-week exchange, and the next generation of The Keatyn Chronicles, Eastbrooke Academy. She is married to her college sweetheart, adores writing big fat happily ever afters, wears a lot of pink, buys way too many shoes, loves to travel, and is distracted by anything covered in glitter.
Raiden Shaffer never cared about press conferences…until a gorgeous reporter caught his interest with a single question. One night with Marissa Crane wasn’t enough, but she slipped out before sunrise—leaving behind a note and an obsession he couldn’t shake.
Marissa wasn’t supposed to fall for the Nighthawks’ tight end before leaving the country for a month. Now she’s back in New York, exhausted and carrying a secret that could change everything. But Raiden isn’t the kind of man who lets go. He’s all in for her and the baby she never expected.
From the moment that Raiden sees Marissa arriving late to the press conference he knows that they are meant to be together. They spend a wonderful night together, but she leaves the next morning for an extended business trip overseas, but he is determined to stay in touch and then pick up where they left off when she returns.
Marissa thought that what she and Raiden shared would end when she left, but fate had other ideas. Not only is Raiden not about to let her walk out of his life but the unexpected surprise she reveals when she returns only makes him more certain that they belong together.
The heat between them is intense and Raiden is protective and possessive and will do anything for Marissa.
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When the woman who helps save his life needs a little saving herself, everyone’s favorite playboy takes on a role he never saw himself playing–husband of convenience.
Angela Casella lives in Asheville, North Carolina in an almost-one-hundred-year-old house with her daughter, two dogs, and an ever-changing number of fish. She worked as a developmental editor for years, both as a freelancer and at Random House in NYC before she started writing (inspired by her friend and frequent co-author Denise Grover Swank!). Now, it’s become an addiction, and she’d rather not be cured, thank you very much.
She comes from a loud Italian American family, so she basically has a phD in bickering…er…banter.
He should be off limits, but he’s the best kind of trouble.
Briar
My father gave me the family brewery as an early Christmas present.
Generous, right? Except every single person on staff just quit, and I only have a budget that’ll last through the end of the year.
I need a miracle.
Lucky for me, my best friend Hannah’s big brother, Liam, is a genius brewer, and she convinces him to quit his job and come work for me. She only has one condition: I can never date him.
It’s an easy agreement to make. I’ve vowed to stay away from men after an embarrassing breakup, and I’d never sleep with someone who works for me. Besides, Liam’s an amateur boxer and frankly a bit terrifying.
Only…it turns out my best friend’s brooding, insanely talented big brother is the only man who’s ever really understood me.
Liam
I promised my sister not to date any more of her friends, because the last time I tried, it ended badly. Very badly.
I took this job thinking it wouldn’t be a problem to stay away from Briar. She’s a daddy’s girl who looks like a princess and talks like a boarding school teacher. Not my type.
But the woman I wrote off knows a lot about beer, and she’s a whole lot tougher than I gave her credit for. I want to run this brewery with her…and I want her too.
To my complete shock, I’m falling hard for my boss, and if my sister finds out, there will be hell to pay.
Note: There are TWO different versions of this romcom:
1) A spicy open door version with some strong language and sex scenes
2) A closed door version with mild language and only kissing.
How did I end up opening a bakery with my brother’s hockey star best friend?
Start with one cake disaster, add a dangerously hot pro athlete, and mix in a steamy encounter that definitely wasn’t supposed to happen.
But when the sexy, single dad hockey player saves me from a cake contest catastrophe, I do something reckless: ask him to go into business with me.
I’m out of options—no loan, no backup plan—and this bakery is my last chance to prove I’m more than my past mistakes. Now we’re partners, and we agree that one moment up against the door stays in the past.
Not that Corbin makes it easy. He sends flowers when I’m down. Braids my hair before we bake. Gives me his jersey to wear to games. Shows up late to test recipes… then stays way too long.
When we find a box of old love letters tucked inside a bakery cupboard, suddenly, our story feels just as risky—and just as impossible to resist.
Maybe some rules are meant to be broken. No matter the cost to our dreams.
A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party.
She’s an assassin with a body count and a grudge. He’s the ex who vanished without a trace. This Christmas, their reunion might be deadly—or delicious.
When she’s hired to kill her next target, she doesn’t flinch—until she sees his face. It’s him. The only man who ever made her ache, who ever kissed her like he owned her soul… then broke her heart and disappeared.
She should end him. One bullet and it’s over.
But he still looks at her like she’s his, still says her name like a promise. And when he confesses the truth—that her father, the retired crime boss, forced him to walk away—everything changes.
Now they’re both targets, tangled in a web of betrayal, secrets, and lust that never died. The only way out? Trust each other. Burn down their enemies. And maybe, if they survive, fall all the way into a love that never stayed buried.
This Christmas, she’s unwrapping revenge. And he’s hoping to unwrap her.
❤️Review Laura’s father is a dangerous man in the mafia, and she is forced to work for him as the consequences of not working for him could be dire. He has told her if she completes the next assignment he will set her free however the target happens to be Pierce, the man she loved five years earlier who left her with no explanation and no further contact.
Pierce was forced to make an impossible choice five years earlier which was to leave and protect everyone he loves or stay knowing what her father would do. With nothing left to lose he has returned knowing he shouldn’t contact Laura only for her to arrive at her door with a mission.
The love between Laura and Pierce hasn’t diminished over time but now Pierce realizes that the only way to protect Laura and ensure that they have the life they have always wanted is for them to work together to eliminate the threat.
He was never meant to be a hero. Now he’s humanity’s last chance.
In a post-apocalyptic world scorched by flame and fear, fifteen-year-old Finn Camlock is nothing more than a burden. Powerless. Unwanted. Forgotten.
While others wield nova energy to protect their crumbling settlements, Finn scrapes by with menial tasks—until a journey to the Iron Mountain awakens something unexpected. Something impossible.
Now hunted by enemies of shadow and fire, Finn must forge his own strength or be consumed by the chaos rising around him. His blade is quick, but the war ahead moves quicker. And if he fails, the last remnants of humanity might fall with him.
Perfect for fans of Red Rising and The Hunger Games, this explosive coming-of-age tale delivers high-octane danger, searing emotion, and the thrill of finding power when all hope seems lost.
Mackenzy Fox is an author of contemporary and steamy themed romance novels. When she’s not writing she loves vegan cooking, walking her beloved pooch’s, reading books and is an expert on online shopping.
She’s slightly obsessed with drinking tea, testing bubbly Moscato, watching home decorating shows and has a black belt in origami. She strives to live a quiet and introverted life in Western Australia’s North West with her hubby, twin sister and her dogs.
🏍️Review🏍️ Brew is still feelings the guilt and regret of the death of his ex which has left him not only needing to ensure the person responsible is held accountable but not wanting to let another woman close. He may be attracted to Erica, but he believes the best thing he can do to protect her is to keep his distance however she isn’t deterred by his cold and callous demeanor.
Erica has overcome so much to ensure the safety of her and her daughter Olive and her strength and resilience is unquestionable. Rather than cowering from Brew’s actions her feisty side comes out and she gives as good as she gets and she manages to breach his defenses whether he wants it or not.
Even though their personalities couldn’t be more different they balance each other to perfection. He is possessive and protective while she accepts him for the man he is due to his life experiences. The heat between them is intense but it is the way they understand each other that makes their relationship so special.
When I’m confronted in the woods by a man with a chainsaw and a gorgeous face, I should’ve known it would end poorly.
But when I end up in the killer’s house instead of chopped into little pieces, I don’t know what to think. Not when he promises me that he won’t hurt me, and especially when he tells me that I can’t leave.
Not unless he can trust me.
He can’t, of course. I’ll tell anyone that will listen that this monster cut up some man in the moonlight, even if he promises that it had been deserved.
He’s lying, because there’s no way anyone deserves what he did.
Earning his trust is an act, but when the lie starts to fail, I find that the man underneath the terrifying mask is something altogether different than I could ever expect. He’s charming, sweet, and his obsession with me is dangerous enough that I know I should run far and fast before either of us can act on it.
Can a monster like him ever love a girl he found in the woods, or am I destined to become Sunday dinner for a recovering cannibal and the family he swears to hate?
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