Author: leenaclover

GET the latest cozy mystery in the series – Pancakes and Parrots – now on PREORDER! Welcome to Pelican Cove!If you like cozy mysteries featuring strong heroines, nonstop action, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love these stories.Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King arrives in the remote island town of Pelican Cove. At her aunt’s urging, Jenny starts working at the … Pelican Cove. At her aunt’s urging, Jenny starts working at the Boardwalk Cafe, slowly rebuilding her life. Her delicious cakes and muffins make the town famous, drawing tourists from far and wide.Jenny…

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Reunions Can Be Murder The town of Pelican Cove is abuzz with gossip. The infamous class of 1988 is back home for their 30th reunion. It’s a time to indulge in nostalgia and take a trip down memory lane. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the big event, the grand unveiling of the time capsule. But the gala dinner takes a morbid turn when a man is shot dead. Petitioned by the grieving widow, local cafe … dead. Petitioned by the grieving widow, local cafe owner Jenny King takes on the belligerent reunion delegates. As long buried secrets begin to surface, Jenny’s…

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City Developer Murdered at Historic CastleAnna’s Café is flourishing. Locals and tourists can’t stop gorging on her delicious cupcakes.Dolphin Bay is in turmoil as a city developer proposes new construction on the scenic Coastal Walk. Locals flock to the town meeting to protest. Hours later, the man is dead, stabbed to death in a room full of people. The police face a big challenge since … face a big challenge since everyone present had a motive to kill. Then the murder weapon is discovered.When Anna’s friend and local resort owner Charlie Robinson becomes the top suspect, she reluctantly steps in…

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Second in brand new series from the creator of Pelican CoveBody at Bookstore Baffles Dolphin BayWhen a local man is found dead at Bayside Books, Anna Butler becomes implicated in a second murder. Her past connection with the victim raises a red flag the police cannot ignore. The Firecrackers start working to clear Anna of the ridiculous allegations.Anna’s daughter Cassie isn’t making things easy. … Cassie isn’t making things easy. Mother and daughter argue over how to deal with the unexpected visitor, Anna choosing trust and emotion over Cassie’s more practical approach. Meanwhile, Mayor Lara, Anna’s nemesis, continues to breathe…

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Brand new cozy mystery series from the creator of Pelican CoveEnraged Baseball Star Murders College SweetheartThe past two years have been tough for Anna Butler. Widowed at fifty five and diagnosed with a dreaded illness soon after, she is struggling to keep it all together. Then the license for her dream café is rejected. Anna feels she can’t get a break.Cassie Butler dropped a glitzy Hollywood … dropped a glitzy Hollywood life and came home to nurse her mother. Penniless after being duped by her crooked manager, she isn’t striving too hard to rebuild her flagging career. Living with her…

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‘This is truly the Best Cozy Series around!’If you like reading about strong women, small town life, friendships that endure and yummy food with a side of murder, you will love the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King arrives in the remote island town of Pelican Cove. At her aunt’s urging, Jenny starts working at the Boardwalk Cafe, slowly … Cafe, slowly rebuilding her life. Her delicious cakes and muffins make the town famous, drawing tourists from far and wide. Jenny will form lifelong friendships with the local women. And she might…

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Murder Suspected in Homecoming Queen’s Fatal AccidentIsabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief.The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, … her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl.As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who…

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Celebrity groom is prime suspect in shocking murder.Nothing’s going right for Heather’s TV star cousin. Her wedding at the Pelican Cove Country Club is canceled. Her musician groom is being investigated in a suspicious death. Eager to tie the knot soon, she talks Jenny into helping her out. Jenny uncovers a web of lies and deceit in a world where popularity and fame are the only path to success. … popularity and fame are the only path to success. Almost everyone from the wedding party has a reason to kill. Jenny talks to a host of colorful characters in her…

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A delectable cozy mystery: When newly divorced Jenny King starts over in quirky Pelican Cove, her delicious baked goods win over the locals — but one of them is a killer! When her aunt is accused of murder, can Jenny figure out whodunit?

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