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By Cyndy Salzmann (Howard Books)

A storage unit, a 1963 Volkswagen minibus, and tattered letters. reveal shattering secrets from the ’60s. It’s been a year since Mary Alice lost her father — the father she never really knew.

By Cyndy Salzmann (Howard Books)

Just as The Babysitter’s Club series successfully captured a generation of young girls, Cyndy Salzmann’s Friday Afternoon Club series lays claim to moms who cherish long-standing friendship…and a bit of mystery. While juggling the responsibilities of carpool, laundry, and ballet lessons, this group of close friends find time to act as sleuths, unraveling mysteries, and gaining spiritual truths along the way. Readers will readily identify with these richly drawn characters caught in the chaos of raising a family, maintaining friendships, and sorting out the items of intrigue that draws them in.

By Fay Sampson (Monarch Books)

The hamlet of Pennant Melangell consists of a church and a few cottages and lies in a mountainous part of North Wales that is so remote that it is, even today, only barely accessible to cars. It is the ancient pilgrimage site for the medieval Saint Melangell and is still visited by those seeking healing. The Davison family has come to Pennant Melangell seeking spiritual refuge as their family faces the reality of Jenny Davison’s terminal cancer. Jenny and Aidan have visited before, but this is the first time they have brought their daughter, seven-year-old Melangell, to the place which inspired her name.

By Gail Sattler (B&H Publishing Group)

Like Mitford and Lake Wobegon before that, Bloomfield is a place we could all call home. Here, the residents enjoy a splash fountain in the town square, dine at the “Fancy Schmantsy” on tree-lined Main Street, and dream of reaching the 10,000 population mark — only 22 more folks to go! The Bloomfield Garden Club, an all-ages group of lovable oddballs that will stop at nothing to make everything beautiful, maintains this piece of heaven on earth. But even such idyllic places as this have their share of dramatic characters and stories to be told. Take, for instance, craft store owner Amber Weathersby. She wants to be a member of the garden club but has never received the blessing of a green thumb.

By Laura Scott (Readscape Publishing, LLC)

Desperate for a fresh start, Jazz McNally pours her energy into renovating her grandparent’s mansion overlooking Lake Michigan. Her goal is to turn the cherished childhood home into a bed and breakfast she’d manage with her twin sister. Jazz doesn’t mind the hard work, until vandals strike. She needs help fast or risk missing the date of their grand opening and being in debt to her four older brothers. Drifter Dalton O’Brien doesn’t mind giving Jazz a hand, knowing once the job was complete he’d be on his way.

By Janet Sketchley (Janet Sketchley)

Attempted murder. A hostile rescuer. And an amateur sleuth’s vow to catch the attacker before he strikes again. Against all odds, Landon Smith and her ordinary-hero neighbour Bobby Hawke survived a murderous plot six weeks ago. Now, she’s determined to leave solving mysteries to the experts—like handsome local police officer Dylan Tremblay.

By Janet Sketchley (Janet Sketchley)

Obey the police and stay safe, or follow her heart and help unmask a killer?

Landon Smith solved the last murder by accident—and nearly became the next victim. When a shocking death strikes her close-knit circle, can this amateur sleuth discover who wanted the town busybody dead?

The dead woman knew too much about too many people. Was she silenced to protect a secret? Or because of one she wouldn’t tell? And how can a dyslexic trauma survivor find clues the professionals miss?

Landon can’t afford to be sidetracked by a vindictive guest at the inn or by unexpected family drama. Or by falling for the geeky writer next door—now that he’s over her. With a storm closing in and no leads in sight, Landon’s first Christmas at the Green Dory Inn is shaping up to be anything but merry and bright.

By Janet Sketchley (Janet Sketchley)

**Novella length**

Trouble at the Green Dory Inn

Landon Smith vowed never to return to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Despite her faith, the memories might undo her. But a shadowy figure has been skulking around the Green Dory Inn—seen only by her friend Anna. Loyalty demands she stand by this woman who’s been a second mother to her. No matter the cost.

By Susan Sleeman (Love Inspired Suspense)

A killer on the loose and a target on her back in this thrilling suspense about a single mother. and the former US Marshal who swears to protect her.

By Virginia Smith (Love Inspired Suspense)

Serving up murderous munchies at a church potluck social wouldn’twin any popularity contests, as Jackie Hoffner discovered. Someonehad laced the casserole she brought with poisonous mushrooms…and the deadly dish had fellow churchgoer and town fussbudgetAlice Farmer pushing up daisies. Now the gossip-hungry townsfolksuspected Jackie of foul play. To prove her innocence, she decided toconduct her own murder investigation, and Trooper Dennis Walsh’shelpful efforts and boy-next-door charm were welcome. Meanwhile, the town’s mysterious poisoner seemed tohave more victims in mind….