Cat Latimer's Colorado bed-and-breakfast plays host to writers from all over. But murder is distinctly unwelcome . . .To kick off a winter writing retreat, Cat and her handyman boyfriend, Seth, escort the aspiring authors to a nearby ski resort, hoping some fresh cold air will wake up their creative muses. But instead of hitting the slopes, they hit the bar—and before long, a tipsy romance novelist named Christina is keeping herself warm with a local ski bum who might have neglected to tell her about his upcoming wedding.Next thing Cat knows, her uncle, the town sheriff, informs her that the young man's been found dead in a hot tub—and Christina shows up crying and covered in blood. Now, between a murder mystery, the theft of a rare Hemingway edition, and the arrival of a black-clad stranger in snowy Aspen Hills, Cat's afraid everything's going downhill . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon"Murder, intrigue, and a really hot handyman."...

Hell is already frozen. Now what? Felicia's brief tryst with a woman in a ladies' loo leads to exceptionally hairy legs and an odd craving for raw steak. After her mother is killed by what appears to be a demon, her landlord and his partner, a vampire, take Felicia and her sister Julie under their capes, revealing that all four are sons and daughters of angels, the Biblically despised nephilim. Felicia and Julie begin to develop their skills—just in time, because angels attack them, bent on ridding the world of nephilim. Felicia and her friends discover that the seraphim seek a dragon, the birth of which was foretold in the Revelations of St. John. In the race to find the dragon before the angels, will Harold and his crew convince the angels that nephilim are really quite nice when you get to know them...or will the polar ice caps melt first, and wipe out humanity and nephilim alike?WARNING: Innuendo, blasphemy and lesbian sex

Jill Gardner--owner of Coffee, Books, and More in the tucked-away town of South Cove, California--is not particularly thrilled to be portraying a twenties flapper for the dinner theater murder mystery. Though it is for charity...Of course everyone is expecting a "dead" body at the dress rehearsal...but this one isn't acting! It turns out the main suspect is the late actor's conniving girlfriend Sherry...who also happens to be the ex-wife of Jill's main squeeze. Sherry is definitely a master maipulator...but is she a killer? Jill may discover the truth only when the curtain comes up on the final act...and by then, it may be far too late.

'Twas the season of Christmas, and all through South Cove, California, Santa is working overtime to deliver a special gift . . . Jill Gardner has volunteered her Coffee, Books, and More to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party. Among the potential forever friends is a male terrier named Baby, whose owner died of a heart attack. With few clues to go on, even finding the name of Baby's human is a daunting task. But there's no challenge too big for Jill this holiday season. Playing Santa's Little Helper, Jill is determined to find out what happened —and to fulfill a long-time coming Christmas wish . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries "I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly...[A] wonderfully appealing series."—Dru's Book Musings "Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged."—The Young Folks

Barb Carico’s life is all about business. Now that her best friend has tied the knot with her high school sweetheart and Barb’s new partner, she’s busier than ever. Managing Jesse Sullivan’s career and public persona can be a handful. Add in an aging mother who goes through home health nurses like candy, Barb’s hanging on the edge.Her one salvation? Hunter Martin, prodigal son of Martin Family Dairy and, hopefully, Jesse’s next sponsor. A promise his father had already made before Hunter took over the public relations department. After his brother’s death, Hunter’s become an instant dad to his seven-year-old niece. More responsibility. For Hunter, the rodeo weekend with Barb is the perfect excuse to relax.When their dinner turns into drinks and then a quick trip to a Vegas wedding chapel, both Barb and Hunter agree their nuptials were a mistake. A mistake they consummated the next evening. As soon as they’re home, the marriage will be annulled. That’s what they both want. Or at least what they tell themselves.Upon their return, Hunter finds that distant relatives are suing him for custody of his niece. The only way for him to keep custody is to design a life that matches the promise of a perfect family. For that, he needs Barb to stay married to him. Hunter would give her anything to go along with the charade.Barb doesn’t know anything about being a wife or mother but she needs one favor. A favor she’ll trade her lifestyle, independence, and even risk her heart to make come true.Sensuality Level: Sensual