
Ruth Willmarth leaps into the fray when her ornery cow Zelda unearths a human finger; a rented greyhound digs up a skeleton wearing a Scots bonnet; and a lovely woman dies a mysterious death at a local Healing House. “Demanding and engaging,” (Booklist). “Vividly offbeat characters,” (Kirkus Reviews), “A strong sense of place…with human, and humorous problems.” (Publishers Weekly) 2nd Ruth Willmarth mystery; originally published by St. Martin's Minotaur

Single mother-farmer Ruth Willmarth discovers her neighbor, Lucien, and his part-Indian wife Belle, bloody, beaten, and robbed of their life savings. When Belle dies, Ruth faces barn burnings and the disappearance of her son--as she and would-be lover Colm Hanna, who serves as Realtor, town mortician, and part-time cop, track the killer's muddy trail to put an end to this mad season. Mystery by Nancy Means Wright; originally published by St. Martin’s Press

FREE Carola Dunn Victorian mystery short story "Miss Primrose and the March of Progress"
Other free stories by Carola Dunn:
"Unhappy Medium"
"Storm in a Tea Shoppe"
The latter two stories feature Daisy Dalrymple, Ms. Dunn's famous character from her bestselling series of mysteries.

Women's Fiction/Contemporary Romance by Patricia McLinn
On New Years a matchmaking friend pushed Cal Ruskoff into the arms of Taylor Anne Larsen. And when that friend, an abandoned collie puppy, and a Wyoming blizzard conspired to throw Cal and Taylor together again, he faced extreme temptation. But he was a man with secrets and a determination not to let Taylor get close enough to discover them. Originally published by Silhouette Special Edition

Contemporary Romance/Women's Fiction by Fran Baker
Maggie Kelly Romeo and Gian Romeo have a great time playing opposing roles in the courtroom. But a vacancy on the bench proves disastrous when both are asked to apply. “This hot, funny, smart romantic comedy will make readers think of a great Tracy and Hepburn film, with a side dish of hearty passion. Fran Baker knows how to generate heat and humor!” --Deborah Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Charming Grace