Elena Marino has narrated 30 audiobooks on Listento.it by 7 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.9★ across 38 ratings. The most-rated is Leadership Is Language.
Leadership Is Language
Summary
Wall Street Journal best seller From the acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around!, former US Navy Captain David Marquet, comes a radical new playbook for empowering your team to make better decisions and take greater ownership. You might imagine that an effective leader is someone who makes quick, intelligent decisions, gives inspiring speeches, and issues clear orders to their team so they can execute a plan to achieve your organization's goals. Unfortunately, David Marquet argues, that's an outdated model of leadership that just doesn't work anymore. As a leader in today's networked, information-dense business climate, you don't have full visibility into your organization or the ground reality of your operating environment. In order to harness the eyes, ears, and minds of your people, you need to foster a climate of collaborative experimentation that encourages people to speak up when they notice problems and work together to identify and test solutions. Too many leaders fall in love with the sound of their own voice, and wind up dictating plans and digging in their heels when problems begin to emerge. Even when you want to be a more collaborative leader, you can undermine your own efforts by defaulting to command-and-control language we've inherited from the industrial era. It's time to ditch the industrial age playbook of leadership. In Leadership is Language, you'll learn how choosing your words can dramatically improve decision-making and execution on your team. Marquet outlines six plays for all leaders, anchored in how you use language: Control the clock, don't obey the clock: Pre-plan decision points and give your people the tools they need to hit pause on a plan of action if they notice something wrong. Collaborate, don't coerce: As the leader, you should be the last one to offer your opinion. Rather than locking your team into binary responses ("Is this a good plan?"), allow them to answer on a scale ("How confident are you about this plan?") Commit, don't comply: Rather than expect your team to comply with specific directions, explain your overall goals, and get their commitment to achieving it one piece at a time. Complete, not continue: If every day feels like a repetition of the last, you're doing something wrong. Articulate concrete plans with a start and end date to align your team. Improve, don't prove: Ask your people to improve on plans and processes, rather than prove that they can meet fixed goals or deadlines. You'll face fewer cut corners and better long-term results. Connect, don't conform: Flatten hierarchies in your organization and connect with your people to encourage them to contribute to decision-making. In his last book, Turn the Ship Around!, Marquet told the incredible story of abandoning command-and-control leadership on his submarine and empowering his crew to turn the worst performing submarine to the best performer in the fleet. Now, with Leadership is Language he gives businesspeople the tools they need to achieve such transformational leadership in their organizations.
©2020 L. David Marquet (P)2020 Penguin Audio
Cozy Mystery Series
Summary
Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. The town's local detective, Jack Irvin, has an eye for Meghan, but will she find time to build a romance while she tries to clear her name? Apple Pie and Trouble (Book 1) Meghan Truman always had a dream to become a Hollywood actress. Hollywood decided she wasn’t good enough. She left Hollywood broken but with a burning desire to start afresh in the Pacific Northwest, pursuing her second dream - opening a bakery. She never expected that the owner of a rival establishment would be found dead and all eyes would be focused on her as the prime suspect. As the new girl in town with a new bakery store, she’s determined to clear her name and find the murderer; otherwise she’ll have to leave Sandy Bay penniless and pitiful and possibly the murderer’s next victim. Brownies and Dark Shadows (Book 2) When Sandy Bay’s crème de la crème congregate to raise money for charity, Meghan Truman is proud to have her tasty desserts the talk of the party. She’s not so proud when the wealthiest couple in Sandy Bay are discovered dead and rumors circulate around town that her brownies are the cause of this tragedy. This murder case casts a dark shadow over Meghan’s budding romance with handsome Officer Irvin who’s disappointed that she’s once again at the center of another murder investigation. With everything to lose, Meghan must work hard to clear her name, restore broken relationships and solve this murder mystery before everything she’s worked so hard to build comes crumbling down. Cookies and Buried Secrets (Book 3) When a beautiful stranger sashays into a birthday party, Meghan Truman, along with other guests, is surprised to discover her relationship to the birthday celebrant. This beautiful stranger attracts more shady characters to Sandy Bay. When one of these characters is found dead in an alley, the whole town is set on edge. Will Meghan’s attempt to link the owner of a golden antique gun to the murder prove helpful to handsome Officer Irvin’s investigation or will the discovery of a buried secret lead to more murders? The full Sandy Bay listening order: Apple Pie and Trouble Brownies and Dark Shadows Cookies and Buried Secrets Donuts and Disaster Eclairs and Lethal Layers Finger Foods and Missing Legs Gingerbread and Scary Endings Hot Chocolate and Cold Bodies Ice Cream and Guilty Pleasures Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells
©2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Beneath the Same Stars
Summary
A war you might never have heard of. A story you'll never forget. August 18, 1862: On the Sioux reservation in southwestern Minnesota, Indians desperate for food and freedom rise up against whites in the region. Sarah Wakefield, the wife of a physician, is taken captive with her two babies. Their fate falls into the hands of the warrior Caske. As war rages, little does she know how entwined their lives will become. Beneath the Same Stars is the gripping story of two people, caught between worlds, who are willing to do almost anything to defend those they care about - including each other. But the drama is bigger than themselves. Tragic forces have been set in motion.... Inspired by actual events surrounding the US-Dakota War. Will Sarah and Caske survive? Buy the audiobook and start listening today! About the author: Phyllis Cole-Dai has authored or edited nine books in multiple genres. Visit www.phylliscoledai.com to get your free sampler of her work.
©2018 Phyllis Cole-Dai (P)2019 Phyllis Cole-Dai
Donuts and Disaster
Summary
The fourth book in the bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! Meghan Truman’s relationship with her assistant is severely tested when she becomes prideful over a donut recipe she’s introduced to Truly Sweet’s menu. Matters are further worsened when a distant relative of this assistant, with selfish intentions and bad manners, is found dead in the town center. The local handyman is arrested and put in jail when several witnesses confirm they saw him having an altercation with the murdered victim. Handsome detective Irvin and Meghan believe he’s innocent but the evidence against him is too damning to overlook. Will Meghan’s attempt to give her assistant a second chance at restoring their relationship backfire or will a determination not to harbor unforgiveness in her heart lead her to the true murderer? Book 4 in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be listened in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime listen. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes! Get Donuts and Disaster to find out how this cozy mystery is solved.
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Ice Cream and Guilty Pleasures
Summary
Meghan Truman is honored to be invited to serve her signature tarts at the Governor’s ball. A night of glitz and glamour in the company of the handsome detective Jack Irvin is ruined for her when she experiences, firsthand, the ungracious attitude of a prominent figure that she once looked up to. Things take a turn for the worse when this insolent guest is found dead after eating a dish of ice cream. Meghan is sure she had nothing to do with it as her desserts were rejected by the deceased. Will Megan and Jack be able to navigate this unfamiliar world of wealth and privilege to discover the truth in time to save her business? Not all sweet things are pleasurable. The guilty can, sometimes, be sweet. Discover how Meghan helps to solve the latest murder mystery in Sandy Bay. This is the ninth book in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series and can be listened to in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime listen or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes! Buy Ice Cream and Guilty Pleasures to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery!
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Eclairs and Lethal Layers
Summary
The fifth book in the bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! When a new girl comes to Sandy Bay with intentions to open a bakery, Meghan Truman is happy to share baking tips and some business advice. Things get awkward when this new girl steals not only her secret recipe and branding but also her biggest corporate order! Her world is further thrown into a state of chaos when "new girl" is found dead and her dearest friend is identified as the main suspect. With so many conflicting clues pointing to different potential murderers, Meghan must slice through the layers of ambiguity shrouding this murder investigation and discover the real motive and culprit behind this heinous crime. Book five in the bestselling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be listened to in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime listen or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing, or graphic scenes!
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells
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The 10th book in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! Christmas is that season...that season of pleasant surprises...delicious smells...and family and friends to share the holidays with. This Christmas, Sandy Bay’s lovable bakery owner, Meghan Truman, gets a whole lot more than she bargained for...plus a dead body at the door of her favorite restaurant. Some people would rather sweep this murder under the carpet but something smells awfully fishy about the events surrounding it. Will Meghan join Detective Irvin to find the murderer or will this event serve to etch unpleasant memories of this most wonderful time of the year? Book 10 in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be listened to in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime listen or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes! Buy Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Christmas on the Range
Summary
It's the most wonderful time of the year...for rugged ranchers to fall in love! Diana Palmer spins two fan-favorite tales of love, joy, and happily ever after under the mistletoe. Winter Roses - Handsome rancher Stuart York was never one to mince words. Ivy Conley, his younger sister's best friend, found that out the hard way. During a night's stay at his Jacobsville ranch, Ivy wound up in Stuart's arms. Knowing she was too young for him, Stuart closed his heart to her. Now, years later, Ivy is determined to be treated like a grown woman. But can she tame the one man determined to avoid her embrace? Cattleman's Choice - Carson Wayne has come to Mandelyn Bush with the ultimate request: He needs her to teach him how to treat a lady. There's no doubt he asked the right person. Beautiful Mandelyn is as polished and feminine as Carson is rough and reclusive. It's too intriguing a challenge for Mandelyn to turn down. She's always been curious about what lies beneath the outlaw's hard shell. But what she didn't count on were her own feelings for the irresistible rebel.
©2015 Harlequin Books S.A (P)2015 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Knitting for Beginners
Summary
Do you wish you knew how to knit that beautiful pattern? Or would you like to start learning how to knit? Knitting for Beginners is the right audiobook for beginners right through to advanced-level knits. We have made it easy for anyone to pick up knitting through this audiobook. This is the audiobook to go for knitting simply because we have listened to you, our customers! We have made the audiobook easy to listen to and follow even if you are a beginner or expert at knitting. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... Step-by-step guide to beginner knitting Discover how easy it really is to learn knitting so you won’t get frustrated A complete guide even for intermediate and advanced knitting, so you will improve The top tips in knitting to avoid the most common mistakes beginners make And much, much more! This audiobook has been made to empower you to get started on knitting or to improve your skills further! Learning or improving doesn’t need to be hard and dull; we have designed the audiobook to be user friendly with step-by-step instructions. Simply download your copy above now to get started!
©2018 Nancy Gordon (P)2018 Nancy Gordon
Muffins and Coffins
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A murdered senior citizen. A dirty fight to claim the deceased’s assets. Can a small town bakery owner ask the right questions to reveal the real killer? When Meghan’s most troublesome customer loses a relative, she’s torn between doing the right thing or minding her own business. As she discovers that the murdered victim left a mark, both good and bad, on several people in Sandy Bay, it becomes obvious that her demise might be outside the realm of the ordinary. This leaves her with an equal measure of dread and awe. Could the real motive behind the murder be linked to the deceased’s alleged wealth...or something much more sinister? The police can’t investigate a murder when there’s no evidence.... Death follows life.... With everyone dismissing the death of the senior citizen as a result of old age, can Meghan separate assumptions from facts and solve this murder mystery? Book 13 in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! If you want to enjoy a light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes! Buy Muffins and Coffins to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.
©2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Brownies and Dark Shadows
Summary
The second book in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! When Sandy Bay’s crème de la crème congregate to raise money for charity, Meghan Truman is proud to have her tasty desserts the talk of the party. She’s not so proud when the wealthiest couple in Sandy Bay are discovered dead and rumors circulate around town that her brownies are the cause of this tragedy. This murder case casts a dark shadow over Meghan’s budding romance with handsome Officer Irvin who’s disappointed that she’s once again at the center of another murder investigation. With everything to lose, Meghan must work hard to clear her name, restore broken relationships, and solve this murder mystery before everything she’s worked so hard to build comes crumbling down. The second book in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series can be enjoyed in one or two hours! Can be heard as a stand-alone, but is better enjoyed as part of a series. Perfect for a lunchtime listen. If you love cozy mysteries with an amateur female sleuth, mouthwatering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery, then you'll love Meghan Truman and the quirky characters in Sandy Bay! No cliffhanger, swearing, or graphic scenes!
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Hot Chocolate and Cold Bodies
Summary
The eighth book in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! The end-of-year Sandy Bay Festival is an opportunity for the town to display its history, promote local businesses, and attract visitors to the best-kept secret in the Pacific Northwest. There's just one problem. It's always associated with an increase in crime. This year, a stranger with an unknown identity is found dead during the fireworks display. Some of the town's residents have had enough of the annual hassle. Others would rather die than see an end to this popular festival. Meghan Truman, a new resident in Sandy Bay with a successful bakery, is torn between either supporting an event that shines a light on all the good things about her adopted hometown or showing allegiance to a dear friend who is leading the cause to ban the festival. With the town on the brink of a riot and no forthcoming clues to help Detective Jack Irvin in his murder investigation, Meghan must retain the hot passion that has seen her business and relationships prosper thus far while she confronts cold bodies all around. The clock is ticking.... A murder investigation is growing cold.... Will Meghan provide the spark that unlocks this murder mystery? Book eight in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be enjoyed in one to two hours! Perfect for a lunchtime listen or on a commute to/from work. If you want to enjoy a quick, light-hearted story with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing, or graphic scenes! Listen to Hot Chocolate and Cold Bodies to find out how this cozy mystery is solved.
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Peaches and Crime
Summary
A suspicious fatal accident. A murder case going cold. Can a small town bakery owner overcome her personal troubles and find a happy ending? Running one business can be stressful. Running two is murder! Meghan's new, yummy peach dessert range is evoking pleasant noises from her customers, including the Governor of the state. Her sense of euphoria at creating another culinary winner is cut short when she discovers that the premises of her other business, an event barn, has been vandalised. The rude and obnoxious behavior of an alleged expert, called in to beef up the security at The Barn, gives Meghan grief and concern. When this person is found dead on her business premises, her heart breaks for the person's loved ones. Could this death be accidental or intentional? Meghan finds herself at a crossroad as she has to make decisions that could have lasting consequences. The security of her customers needs to be guaranteed...but at what cost? Her long term relationship with her boyfriend has hit the rocks...is it irreparable? Will Meghan help to find a killer still on the loose or see everything she's worked so hard to build, come crashing down? Book 16 in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! If you want to enjoy a light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes! Start listening to Peaches and Crime and see how events unfold in this cozy mystery.
©2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
White Lily and a Fatal Chili
Summary
A murder at a restaurant launch. An accused suspect claiming his innocence. Can a small town florist piece together the clues that will solve this murder mystery? Helping her aunt grow her floristry business has given a new purpose to Tracy’s life. She’s delighted to be introduced to a young entrepreneur who plans to open the trendiest restaurant in the Pacific Northwest. The addition of her lily arrangement transforms a dull-looking room into a swanky functional space that has everyone responding in awe and admiration. On the opening night of the restaurant, things take a sour turn when the jovial atmosphere is ruined by a rival restaurateur. Things go from bad to worse when the spouse of this rival is found dead. Did something the deceased ate at the restaurant cause their death or something else? The police arrest the young owner of the restaurant and make him their number one suspect. The rumor mill in Fern Grove is buzzing as the cause of the murder is discussed in every nook and corner in town. Tracy is filled with pity and sadness as she watches this young man transform from a confident and passionate individual to a broken and bitter one. Tracy knows how it feels to be wrongfully accused. The public court of opinion can be unforgiving in its verdict...even when the facts don’t add up. Can Tracy piece together clues that will reveal the truth and set this person free? If you want to enjoy a light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove. No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes! Buy White Lily and a Fatal Chili to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.
©2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Cozy Mystery Series: Box Set 2
Summary
Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes, and murder? Three complete best-selling cozy mystery stories in one boxset! Donuts and Disaster (Book 4) Meghan Truman’s relationship with her assistant is severely tested when she becomes prideful over a donut recipe she’s introduced to Truly Sweet’s menu. Matters are further worsened when a distant relative of this assistant, with selfish intentions and bad manners, is found dead in the town center. The local handyman is arrested and put in jail when several witnesses confirm they saw him having an altercation with the murdered victim. Handsome detective Irvin and Meghan believe he’s innocent but the evidence against him is too damning to overlook. Will Meghan’s attempt to give her assistant a second chance at restoring their relationship backfire or will a determination not to harbor unforgiveness in her heart lead her to the true murderer? Eclairs and Lethal Layers (Book 5) When a new girl comes to Sandy Bay with intentions to open a bakery, Meghan Truman is happy to share baking tips and some business advice. Things get awkward when this new girl steals not only her secret recipe and branding but also her biggest corporate order! Her world is further thrown into a state of chaos when "new girl" is found dead and her dearest friend is identified as the main suspect. With so many conflicting clues pointing to different potential murderers, Meghan must slice through the layers of ambiguity shrouding this murder investigation and discover the real motive and culprit behind this heinous crime. Finger Foods and Missing Legs (Book 6) Meghan Truman is ecstatic when she discovers she’s won an all-expense paid trip to Paris for a Food and Baking convention. She’s never been to Europe and is looking forward to the sights, smells, and people. Her trip takes a very sour turn when one of the chief conference speakers is reported missing and subsequently found dead in her hotel room. Meghan is shocked when she’s informed she has been identified as a person of interest who the police want to speak to. With her European trip in danger of turning into her worst nightmare, she must quickly identify who had the most to gain from the victim’s demise and absolve herself of any link to the murder before her hopes of landing a lucrative deal with an interested investor fades into nothing in the city of Love. The full Sandy Bay listening order: Apple Pie and Trouble Brownies and Dark Shadows Cookies and Buried Secrets Donuts and Disaster Eclairs and Lethal Layers Finger Foods and Missing Legs Gingerbread and Scary Endings Hot Chocolate and Cold Bodies Ice Cream and Guilty Pleasures Jingle Bells and Deadly Smells King Cake and Grave Mistakes Lemon Tarts and Fiery Darts Muffins and Coffins
©2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Apple Pie and Trouble
Summary
The first book in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! Meghan Truman always had a dream to become a Hollywood actress. Hollywood decided she wasn’t good enough. She left Hollywood broken but with a burning desire to start afresh in the Pacific Northwest, pursuing her second dream - opening a bakery. She never expected that the owner of a rival establishment would be found dead and all eyes would be focused on her as the prime suspect. As the new girl in town with a new bakery store, she’s determined to clear her name and find the murderer; otherwise she’ll have to leave Sandy Bay penniless and pitiful and possibly the murderer’s next victim. If you want to enjoy a quick lighthearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouthwatering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes!
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Nuts and a Choking Corpse
Summary
A murdered unemployed entertainer. An evil campaign of unchallenged rumors. Can a small town bakery owner who's caught in the middle prove her innocence? When Meghan receives a mouth-watering offer to cater for a funeral, she's more than happy to accept it. Still, she has to set aside her reservations about the carnival atmosphere which the client is seeking to project. As an entertainer hired for the event, collapses and dies, while performing at a dress rehearsal for the funeral, all eyes focus on Meghan as the cause of his demise. Her selection of finger foods are pinpointed as the source of the allergic reaction which killed the deceased. Hurtful comments and a mass avoidance of her bakery by the citizens of Sandy Bay, leave Meghan feeling fearful, vulnerable and confused. Repeated lies can sometimes become the accepted truth.... Who do you turn to when no one believes you?... It seems like Meghan's business and reputation will soon be dead and buried under the mountain of negative energy targeted at her. Can she set aside her emotions and piece together the clues that will lead her to the real killer in the nick of time? Book 14 in the best-selling Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! If you want to enjoy a light-hearted listen, with an amateur female sleuth, mouth-watering culinary desserts and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Meghan Truman and all the quirky characters in Sandy Bay. No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes! Buy Nuts and a Choking Corpse to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.
©2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Daffodils and Poisonous Pills
Summary
A murdered rude old man. A nursing home with shady practices. A concerned florist whose curiosity leads her down a dark path of frightening discoveries. Tracy likes minding her business. Looking after the customers at In Season flower shop gives her fulfilment. Her budding romance with Detective Copeland is keeping the butterflies in her stomach very busy. Caring for her Abyssinian cat, Mr. Sydney, gives her great joy. Life is good, and Tracy likes it that way, but a mysterious text out of the blue introduces her to a distant relative in a nursing home in the sleepy coastal town of Fern Grove. Her aunt advises her not to get too close to this relative, but Tracy finds herself drawn to this relative and the quirky characters at the nursing home. She regrets getting too close when she discovers the shady practices at this establishment and one of its obnoxious residents is found dead. She is confused and fearful for the lives of the other residents as she smells something foul in the air. Everyone seems eager to sweep this murder under the carpet but not Tracy. She cannot unsee what she's seen and she cannot unhear what she's heard. Tracy believes a killer is on the loose and she's determined to make it her business to find the murderer. Will she be successful or become the killer's next victim? If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and a gripping murder mystery with a touch of romance, then you'll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove. No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes! Purchase your copy of Daffodils and Poisonous Pills to discover how events unfold in this cozy murder mystery.
©2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2020 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing
Clear Expectations - A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery
Summary
Mandy, a novice nurse at Freeport hospital, took the elevator down to get supplies for her area. It only took a moment to go from four down to three. The elevator doors opened to a dimly lit floor. She walked out and glanced to her right. The empty nurses station was just down the hall before the double doors that she assumed led to the now empty rooms. There were a few boxes on the counter that surrounded the station, but other than those, the station was empty. She turned to the left and saw the closed door with the word “Supplies” stenciled on it. Hurrying over to the doors, she pulled out the key and inserted it into the lock. A light switch was conveniently located right inside the door and Mandy switched it on. Bright light flooded the interior of the supply room. Metal shelves lined up in narrow aisles throughout the room. She easily located the sheets and also found a plastic tub she could use to carry them upstairs. She piled the sheets into the tub, carried them out of the room, then turned off the light and then locked the door. Hefting the tub back into her arms, she turned around and was surprised to see a little girl standing next to the empty nurses station. Mandy guessed the little girl was about eight years old. She had a hospital gown on and her hair was styled in two braids that hung on either side of her head. She must have wandered away from the Pediatric Ward on the second floor. “Hey sweetheart,” she said. “I’m Mandy. Are you lost?” The girl stared at the nurse for a long moment, but didn’t answer. “Come on, I can bring you back to your room,” Mandy coaxed, not wanting to frighten the child. The child didn’t respond. Mandy put the tub down, looked back up and the child was gone. Shaking her head in surprise, Mandy slowly stepped forward, her heart thumping in her chest.
©2018 Terri Reid (P)2018 Terri Reid
Cookies and Buried Secrets
Summary
The third audiobook in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series! When a beautiful stranger sashays into a birthday party, Meghan Truman, along with other guests, is surprised to discover her relationship to the birthday celebrant. This beautiful stranger attracts more shady characters to Sandy Bay. When one of these characters is found dead in an alley, the whole town is set on edge. Will Meghan’s attempt to link the owner of a golden antique gun to the murder prove helpful to hunky Officer Irvin’s investigation, or will the discovery of a buried secret lead to more murders? Audiobook three in the Sandy Bay Cozy Mystery series, which can be listened to in one to two hours! Can be listened to as a stand-alone but enjoyed better as part of the series. Perfect for a lunchtime listen. If you love cozy mysteries with an amateur female sleuth, mouthwatering culinary desserts, and a gripping murder mystery, then you'll love Meghan Truman and the quirky characters in Sandy Bay! No cliff-hanger, swearing, or graphic scenes!
©2018 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing (P)2019 Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing