Poppy Lewis Mystery Series
Nothing spoils a fresh start like cold-blooded murder.
Poppy Lewis has left her past life behind—ex-husband, friends, a successful hotel business—to start anew in the charming northern California coastal village of Starry Cove. Will this be the new beginning she so desperately wants, or will the mysteries and secrets of this small town bring it all crashing down?
After Poppy unexpectedly inherits her uncle’s Victorian mansion in Starry Cove, she makes grand plans to open a bed-and-breakfast. But when the local handyman winds up dead and the bodies start to pile up, Poppy’s recent arrival in the town raises eyebrows and sets tongues wagging. To make matters worse, she soon discovers the mansion has hidden secrets of its own that threaten her very safety.
With the help of two faithful new friends, Poppy hatches a plan to track down the killer and clear her name. But can she nab the murderer before one of them becomes the next victim?
It’s not a renovation without a bit of complication—murder, to be exact.
Poppy Lewis wants nothing more than to spruce up the Victorian mansion bequeathed to her by her late uncle and finally have the bed-and-breakfast of her dreams. She’s worked for months to prepare for the renovation crew, but in Starry Cove, nothing ever goes according to plan.
A gruesome murder at the worksite throws a wrench into Poppy’s project, and when the local authorities clamp down on the renovation, she’s left to live in the middle of a construction zone. Worse, the deputy sheriff points the finger at her friend, and now Poppy must find the killer before everything goes bottom up.
On top of all that, the mysterious appearance of an eccentric elderly woman puts Poppy and her pals on edge. Throw in an unprecedented election and frustrating attempts to decipher clues in a ratty old notebook and it’s all a blueprint for disaster. Can Poppy escape from this bed of nails?
Places everyone! The stage is set… for murder.
When a professional theater troupe’s tour bus breaks down in little Starry Cove, Poppy Lewis finds herself hosting the stranded cast and crew at her bed-and-breakfast. Problem is, the place isn’t open for business yet—Poppy’s got no staff, no menu, and no clue what to do.
Worse, her dream of clearing out this unwanted throng of thespians comes to a crashing halt when one member dies in a tragic accident. Or was it? Poppy suspects foul play and must strike a delicate balance juggling her hunt for the murderer and accommodating her guests’ every whim.
Meanwhile, an unlikely helper guides Poppy and her friends on the hunt to solve another mystery—one that threatens to topple the facade of this small town’s beguiling charm. Even with a mansion full of potential killers, Poppy learns that seeking out answers to this riddle could be the most dangerous endeavor of all.
Can she discover the truth and finally send her unwelcome guests packing? And what new secrets will she uncover in the mansion left to her by her mysterious uncle? Find out by joining Poppy on her third adventure in the Poppy Lewis Mystery series, A Foul Play.
Sometimes, family trees have thorns.
It’s the grand opening for Poppy Lewis’s bed-and-breakfast as she hosts members of the local genealogical society, in town to reveal their research into Starry Cove’s past. She’s got everything in place to ensure their stay is pleasant and enjoyable.
But when one guest dies while clutching a half-eaten cinnamon roll, everyone wants to blame the caterer’s doughy treat. With her friend’s business on the line, Poppy must discover the truth to prevent the bakery from taking the fall.
Meanwhile, the society carries on with its mission to tell the tale of Starry Cove’s ancestry, and the whole town wants in on the action. Surprises are in store for some, heartache for others, and unexpected revelations threaten to tear the town apart.
Can Poppy clear her friend’s name while saving the town from itself? Find out in book four of the Poppy Lewis Mystery series, Dead Relatives.
Rock and roll is here to slay.
Poppy Lewis is in for a rockin’ ride when a washed-up and aging rock band takes up residence at her bed-and-breakfast. They’re hard at work on their comeback album, and Poppy’s got her hands full keeping this group of middle-aged musicians from plucking her last string.
When the lead singer gets zapped to death during rehearsal at the local community center, Poppy suspects more than just an electrical mishap. And when the band’s manager threatens to sue to town for negligence, Poppy has to act fast to avoid a costly lawsuit. With a little help from the town’s furry mayor, she’s on the hunt for the singer’s assassin.
Meanwhile, a charity male beauty pageant has the ladies of Starry Cove deep in competition with one another. The entrants are squared, and the battle is on, but not before Poppy’s wily housekeeper throws her for a loop or two first.
Join Poppy and the gang on the next adventure in the Poppy Lewis Mystery series, Shock & Roll.
Nothing says true friendship like backstabbing besties.
When a bevy of bridesmaids descends upon Poppy Lewis’ bed-and-breakfast, it’s a personality potpourri. These ladies have serious history and it’s not long before the claws come out.
So when the Maid of Honor’s body turns up cold, and the bridesmaids are under the microscope, it’s every woman for themselves. Poppy’s on the case, and she soon discovers each woman had a score to settle with this murdered Maid of Dishonor. But which one of them finally settled up?
Amidst the chaos, Poppy’s turned her bed-and-breakfast into a smart home with gadgets galore, much to the chagrin of her technologically stunted housekeeper. When things go haywire, can Poppy keep the staff from revolting?
Keep up with Poppy and the gang and don’t miss the sixth book in the Poppy Lewis Mystery series, Bridesmaid Blues.
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