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The first three books featuring Sam & Daisy, hotel proprietors and private detectives. In this box set, you get: The Murder Hotel, The Cairncroft Detective Agency, and Murder & Mayhem at the Cairncroft Hotel. ‘But what’s the point in buying three books at once?’ I was in two minds whether to raise it – but if I don’t, then it’ll be “why didn’t you say something?” Daisy gives me that look – the one my maths teacher used to. ‘What’s the point in… are you crazy?’ She smacks an index finger in her palm. ONE – it’s cheaper. Only a wee bit, but hey – every little...

Books 4-6 of the Sam & Daisy "Murder Hotel" series, wrapped up in an omnibus edition.

The DCI Jones series is one of the best series around. A.J.A Gardiner is a first-class storyteller... I can hardly wait for book 4! Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Daddy’s Boy” – A DCI Tara Jones Crime Thriller Three women have fallen victim to a psychopathic killer nicknamed "Daddy's Boy" by the press. He forces the women to change into men’s clothing before beating, stabbing, and finally strangling them. The city of Aberdeen is on edge as pressure mounts for DCI Tara Jones and her MIT team to stop the carnage—before the killer strikes again. Tara Jones is no stranger to ...

The complete Con Woman trilogy

The first three "Tara Jones" books bundled into a box set. ‘Do you require police, fire, or ambulance?’ ‘Police, please.’ ‘Connecting you...’ ‘Police. What is the nature of your emergency?’ ‘I want to report an ongoing theft.’ ‘Alright—you say the incident is in progress?’ ‘It is.’ ‘And what is being stolen?’ ‘DCI Tara Jones Murder Mysteries Books 1-3.’ ‘Sorry... not sure I understand...’ ‘Amazon is offering all three ebook editions, boxed together, for only £6.99—and it’s on Kindle Unlimited. If that isn’t a steal, I don’t know what is. ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW! This is one of the best thrilling, fun books I have read in a long time. Goodreads reviewer Con artists Dawn and Roger must confront the past - while fighting for their future Siblings Dawn and Roger are orphans, brought up in Paris by their (known-criminal) uncle. Despite being left financially secure by an inheritance, they nonetheless decide to make their own way in life– and under Uncle Claude’s tutelage, become successful con artists. Their weakness, ironically, being an overactive sense of justice. Now, as adults, Roger lives on a boat berthed in Cannes’ ...

I couldn't put this book down. Loved the characters and what a thrill to have it in Scotland! Bookbub reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WAS Aunt Claire murdered? When Daisy (a 5' 2" judo black belt) suggests Aunt Claire's death may have been more than an accident - her best friend, a recently bequeathed hotel owner, is sceptical. But as they dig through local gossip and investigate further, Sam and Daisy become aware that something more sinister is afoot. Can they uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again? If you enjoy gentle "who-dun-it"s, you'll love The Murder Hotel. Follow Daisy and ...

Comedy meets drama in this cosy, heart-warming tale of a man, his dogs, and his dreams. Join Mark as he struggles with zany patients, gets fleeced by his ex-wife, and makes a friend called “Shovelhead”. Sometimes Mark’s ahead, mostly the world tramples him into the dirt, but so long as he has his dogs to go home to, his caravan (which IS home), and now Diane - Mark’s optimism never falters. Well, hardly ever... “Eyes Up” is the story of a home-visiting optician, written by—a home-visiting optician! WHAT READERS HAVE SAID: ‘The Optometrist equivalent of James Herriot?’ ‘...

I love this series! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Are Dawn and Roger finished? Claude’s death has affected them deeply. Roger in particular has gone right off the rails. Their friends are worried—and helpless. It’s looking like nothing will break the siblings' downward spiral. But individuals like Dawn and Roger don’t get the luxury of moping. When a vicious contract killer targets two innocent children, the siblings are yanked back to the world they know so well - to do what they do best. Once again, Dawn and Roger’s lives change in ways they...

I am NOT going up in one of those When the Cairncroft Hotel suffers an outbreak of petty thievery, having a detective agency onsite comes in handy. But is there more to it than petty theft? Meanwhile, a string of deaths reminiscent of Aunt Claire’s captures Daisy’s attention—could there be a serial killer loose in Cairncroft? And will Daisy persuade Sam to go up in a hot air balloon? MURDER & MAYHEM AT THE CAIRNCROFT HOTEL is the third outing of Sam & Daisy’s cozy mystery series, following on from the success of “The Murder Hotel” and “The Cairncroft Detective Agency”. AS ...

A well written and fun story with plenty of humour and intrigue. Sam and Daisy are fantastic, as usual. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WHO KILLED SANTA CLAUS? This could be the Cairncroft Detective Agency’s strangest case yet! Daisy’s motivated to solve this one. She’s furious at the prospect of her stocking being empty on Xmas morning... But when Daisy’s family crash back into her life, Santa gets relegated to the back-burner. You thought the “Adams Family” were a weird bunch? Daisy’s mum could eat Morticia for breakfast... This was a delightful read. Knucklebitingly ...

STAND DOWN, THELMA & LOUISE... Sam and Daisy have made a success of The Cairncroft Hotel. Where do they go from here? If it was up to Daisy, well—she’s always wanted to be a private investigator ... and Daisy usually gets her way In The Cairncroft Detective Agency, Sam and Daisy set off down a new path - but this time, have the girls bitten off more than they can chew? The Cairncroft Detective Agency is a cozy murder mystery, the next in series after "The Murder Hotel", and with a (now trademark) twisty, high-tension ending WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: "This book is so much fun. I was ...

Clever and original, these books are totally unputdownable. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MOVE ASIDE “LINE OF DUTY” – DCI JONES IS BACK When an undercover officer’s cover is blown, with lethal result, Jones’ team is assigned to track down the “leak”. Trudging through a sea of red herrings, Jones learns the hard way that things are not always as they seem. Outflanked and outmanoeuvred, Jones finds herself forced to decide between playing by the book – or going rogue. The wrong decision will cost the lives of two people she holds dear. And Jones has to decide NOW… Wow! ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With so many plot twists, nothing is as it seems. This book is a real page turner. You just can't put it down - Goodreads reviewer A Crime Novel That Keeps You Guessing Detective Inspector Tara Jones is pushed to the limit when she faces a serial killer who always seems to be one step ahead. But when the hunter becomes the hunted, Jones has to choose – between the law she loves, and justice. Prepare for a rollercoaster of twists – with a finale you won’t see coming! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You are grabbed from the beginning and taken through so many twists and turns that you ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was another terrific and fun read..." (Goodreads' reviewer) Things that go bump in the night... ... seem louder on Allhallows Eve When spooky turns to murder at the Cairncroft Hotel’s Halloween party... ... you just KNOW who they’re gonna call But when Sam and Daisy’s recent past threatens to destroy the lives they love, their only hope lies with a very different sort of spook...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "... keeps you laughing as well as turning pages... " (Goodreads' reviewer) All the fun of the fair... Except—when the fair owner’s murdered, it stops being fun. Add in a kidnap for ransom and the Cairncroft Detective Agency has plenty to keep them busy. Sam and Daisy are back in another twisty, nail-biting adventure—as ever, the ending will sweep you off your feet. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Loved this book. Sam and Daisy are sassy, fun, witty, and intelligent." (BookSirens' reviewer)

Another winner from AJA Gardiner with tons of intrigue and many unexpected twists. Good read as always... Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water Our last visit to Cairncroft ended with Sam booking a cruise for her honeymoon. Then Daisy asked if she could come too. What do you think happened next? I loved the suspense, the action, and the characters in this book, but most of all I loved the humour. I smiled, snorted, and laughed out loud many times. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a gripping storyline and plot, with great characters, twists and turns, it's full of action, with a little humour added in. (BookSirens reviewer) Their Riskiest Con Yet... Dawn and Roger, con artists turned law-enforcement agents, find themselves navigating a treacherous world of terrorists and organised crime groups. The siblings thrive on the thrill of the con, but their latest job with I.C.E. plunges them into a high-stakes game where the line between right and wrong blurs. There’s only one answer – but can they pull off the ultimate scam without losing ...

A troubling phenomenon has been occurring for centuries - countless individuals have very real memories of being taken secretly against their will by nonhuman entities, many being subjected to complex physical and psychological procedures. We may never know the full agenda behind these alien abductions, but what if our own government is aware of the alien presence on Earth and is powerless to prevent it?