Greer knows it is time to go home. She returns to reconnect with Hattie, her beloved aunt, rekindle old friendships, and even discovers new love along the way. These relationships reinforce that family extends far beyond blood. The bond between Hattie and Greer grows as they celebrate new beginnings and tackle challenges. Southern Breeze and Mimosa Trees is a heartfelt story of faith, family, and friendship, celebrating the power of love and support in its many forms
Tropes: Found Family, Coming Home, Female Friendship, Coastal Romance.
Trigger Warnings: None.
Cici Larkin wasn’t planning to become an amateur sleuth; she just wanted to figure out her next chapter after an unexpected layoff. Now, her days are filled with mystery novels, misadventures in cooking for her husband, and
walks with her two tiny (but mighty) dogs under the Florida sun. She’s built a strong community with the retirees surrounding her, and she’s fiercely protective of her friends.
When a string of odd petty thefts starts rattling her coastal community, Cici can’t help but get curious. Why would someone steal trinkets and items easily missed? It doesn’t add up, and Cici’s determined to find out why. With the help of a sharp-witted local police officer and fueled by iced coffee and intuition, Cici follows the trail of clues through her tight-knit neighborhood and sandy side streets. But the deeper she digs, the stranger (and more dangerous) the mystery becomes.
Can Cici and her new friend solve the case before things get out of hand? Or will their seaside sleuthing brew up more trouble than they bargained for?
Light Roast Larceny is a feel-good, sun-soaked cozy mystery full of friendship, caffeine, and charm. A perfect read for fans of quirky heroines, small-town secrets, and a touch of danger served with their daily brew.
Tropes: Quirky FMC, Beachside Setting, Caffeine-Fueled, Cozy Mystery.
Trigger Warnings: Mentions of death (non violent).
CiCi Larkin knows her beloved community, Palmetto Breeze, is powered by two things– strong coffee and small-town gossip. Working the counter of Azucar’s coffee bar, Cici is ready for chatting with friendly regulars and perfecting that creamy layer of crema on every latte.
What she didn’t see brewing? A sudden crimewave that slams into downtown with the force of a hurricane.
Break-ins, thefts, and vandalism targeting local businesses leave shattered glass and shaken nerves in their wake. With the town’s peace cracking under the strain and the people she loves caught in the crosshairs, CiCi can’t resist poking around for answers.
CiCi teams up with her crime-solving bestie, a no-nonsense police sergeant, and a sharp-witted circle of senior sleuths to follow clues from beachfront shops to shadowy back doors.
Because this trouble isn’t random…
And CiCi may be the real target.
Tropes: Cozy Mystery, Coffee-Themed, Beach Read, Amateur Sleuth, Small-Town Mystery, Tight-Knit Community.
Trigger Warnings: None.