Holiday Mysteries

 I write witty, stylish mysteries about clever women solving problems—with heart, humor, and a hint of danger, whether in vintage times or modern life.  Enjoy ow these themes play out in these holiday and holiday-adjacent reads!

Sheer Window

A Thanksgiving Mystery Novella
Book #5 from the series: Material Witness Mysteries

In this Thanksgiving twist on Rear Window, a seemingly ordinary holiday gathering takes a dark turn when a squabble across the street turns deadly…

When a freak accident leaves klutzy fabric shop owner Polyester Monroe confined to a wheelchair, she’s forced to spend Thanksgiving watching the world go by from her living-room window. With friends...

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Pearls Gone Wild

A Christmas Mystery
Book #6 from the series: Killer Fashion Mysteries

Samantha Kidd’s life is finally on track—just in time for someone else’s to unravel.

When her normally polished friend Cat is left eight months pregnant and newly abandoned just before Christmas, Samantha steps in to help at Cat’s boutique. But what starts as a favor quickly turns dangerous when a string of jewelry thefts threatens the business—...

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Slay Ride

A Christmas Mystery
Book #10 from the series: Killer Fashion Mysteries

In a world of perfect posts and curated lives, the truth is easy to hide.

With Christmas just weeks away, fashion insider and seasoned sleuth Samantha Kidd accepts a temporary assignment as a social media influencer. The job is all about lifestyle goals, curated moments, and drool-worthy props designed to sell the illusion of a perfect life.

Then...

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Love Me or Grieve Me

Book #10 from the series: Madison Night Mysteries

Madison Night reads her own obituary—and uncovers a murder that was never laid to rest.

Reports of Madison Night’s death have been greatly exaggerated.

When a junior copy editor at the local newspaper mistakenly uses interior decorator Madison Night’s life story in the obituary of a recently deceased woman with a similar name, Madison’s carefully...

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