The Maiden Harlow Mysteries
The Maiden Harlow Mysteries is a dark cozy mystery series set in a small town that’s a magnet for trouble. Ideal for readers who crave twisty whodunits, locked‑room murders, and a clever female sleuth with a knack for uncovering the truth.
When danger checks into the quaintly elegant Harlow House Inn, innkeeper‑turned‑detective Maiden Harlow uses her razor‑sharp memory and amateur‑sleuth instincts to expose lies, unravel hidden motives, and stop killers before they get away.
Filled with quirky characters, shadowy secrets, and slow‑burn romance, this atmospheric mystery series blends the charm of cozy mysteries with a deeper, more suspenseful edge. Each book delivers a satisfying puzzle, unexpected twists, and the addictive feel of a small town where everyone has something to hide.
Perfect for fans of: dark cozy mysteries, female amateur detectives, small‑town crime fiction, twist‑heavy whodunits, locked‑room mysteries, and series with humor, heart, and a touch of danger!
Murder Checks Inn
Book 1
A killer is trapped inside the inn—and everyone is a suspect.
When a brutal murder shatters the peaceful charm of Golden Glen, innkeeper Maiden Harlow’s quiet life is upended. Running her family’s cozy small‑town inn has always been her dream… until a guest is found dead behind a locked door, with no signs of struggle and no one admitting to hearing a thing. Suddenly, Maiden’s beloved inn becomes the scene of a chilling locked‑room mystery.
Newly appointed, and infuriatingly suspicious, Captain McAlister wastes no time treating every guest as a potential killer, including Maiden and her family. Determined to protect her reputation, her business, and the people she loves, Maiden reluctantly steps into the role of amateur sleuth.
But the deeper she digs, the stranger the clues become. Evidence disappears. Guests whisper secrets they refuse to share. And the tangled web of lies binding them grows darker by the hour. Are these strangers truly unconnected, or is someone crafting a deadly story of their own?
With a murderer trapped inside the inn and danger closing in, Maiden must rely on her sharp memory, her quirky circle of friends, and her stubborn determination to uncover the truth—before another body turns up.
Perfect for fans of dark cozies, small‑town whodunits, slow‑burn romance, quirky characters, and twist‑filled murder mysteries, Murder Checks Inn delivers a gripping, atmospheric escape you won’t want to put down. Dive into a world of secrets, suspense, and irresistible charm. Grab your copy today!
A Fair Chance of Murder
Book 2
A Dark Cozy Mystery Full of Carnival Secrets, Small‑Town Suspense, and a Sassy Amateur Sleuth
Golden Glen’s annual Summerfest is supposed to be the highlight of the season—sunshine, food stalls, carnival rides, and small‑town charm. But when the traveling Spencer & Spencer Carnival rolls in, it brings more than Ferris wheels and funnel cakes. It brings secrets, grudges and a killer.
When one of the carnival’s most despised members turns up dead, the celebration screeches to a halt. Even worse, Maiden Harlow’s father becomes the prime suspect, thrusting Maiden straight into the heart of a dangerous mystery.
Determined to clear her father’s name, Maiden dives into the carnival’s shadowy underbelly. Behind the bright lights and cheerful music lurk bitter rivalries, hidden relationships, and long‑buried betrayals. Every clue pulls her deeper into a world where nothing is what it seems—and everyone has something to hide.
With the sharp‑eyed and frustratingly charming Captain McAlister watching her every move, Maiden must stay one step ahead of a murderer who’s determined to keep their secrets buried. If she’s not careful, she might become the next attraction in this deadly show.
If you love twisty plots, carnival‑themed mysteries, and stories where cozy meets chilling, you’ll be hooked by A Fair Chance of Murder. Perfect for fans of dark cozy mysteries, small‑town whodunits, and fearless, witty heroines.
Pretty Little Princesses
Book 3
High school was hard enough—but a high school reunion can be murder.
When Maiden Harlow gears up for her ten‑year reunion, she expects awkward small talk and stale memories. Instead, she and her friends are pulled into a deadly game when one of Maiden’s former bullies is found brutally murdered. And the killer clearly isn’t finished.
Captain McAlister takes the lead on the investigation, but the case hits too close to home when Maiden’s best friend becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear their friend’s name, Maiden teams up with the rugged, sharp‑eyed captain to uncover the truth. What they find is a tangle of long‑buried secrets, grudges, and lies that someone is willing to kill to protect.
As more bodies turn up and the killer’s pattern grows chillingly clear, Maiden realizes she’s not just solving a mystery—she’s on the killer’s list. With danger closing in, she and McAlister must race against time to expose a murderer before Maiden becomes the next victim.
Perfect for fans of dark cozy mysteries, twisty whodunits, and slow‑burn romantic suspense, this gripping mystery delivers secrets, danger, and heart‑pounding tension. Dive into Maiden’s most perilous case yet!
Maiden Of Honor
Book 4
A Murderously Funny Cozy Mystery of Wedding Mayhem, Hidden Motives, and Slow‑Burn Sparks
Maiden is cautiously optimistic about her beloved aunt Bella’s latest gamble with love…until the groom’s complicated family arrives and brings a storm of tension with them. Old grudges, whispered secrets, and a dangerously large inheritance hang over the festivities like a gathering thundercloud.
Maiden and her sister are just trying to survive their bridesmaid duties when the wedding chaos takes a deadly turn. Suddenly, every member of the Hedgewick family becomes a suspect, including Aunt Bella. And with emotions running high, even the most innocent smiles begin to look like masks.
Maiden knows she to stay out of the investigation, especially since her romance with a certain charming police captain is finally starting to feel real. But when Bella’s future is threatened and the in‑laws grow more unpredictable by the hour, Maiden steps in, determined to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Dark secrets, tangled loyalties, and sparks of romance weave through this small‑town mystery as Maiden races to protect the people she loves. If she can’t solve the case, this wedding may turn into a tragedy no one can escape.
Perfect for readers who enjoy moody cozy mysteries, witty banter, family drama, and heartfelt romance, this gripping whodunit will keep you turning pages long into the night.
Treasure Hunt
Book 5
A murdered stranger, a ruined first date, and whispers of a long‑lost pirate treasure pull amateur sleuth Maiden Harlow into her darkest mystery yet.
Maiden Harlow’s long‑awaited first date with David ends abruptly when a dead body turns up. Dating a cop comes with complications, but Maiden never expected to be pulled straight into the investigation, or to become a target herself.
When whispers of a lost pirate treasure, small‑town grudges, and a string of suspicious deaths begin to swirl, Maiden’s peaceful life unravels fast. Her parents are hiding secrets, someone is determined to ruin her reputation, and every clue drags her deeper into a web of betrayal, greed, and danger.
With her sharp memory, quick wit, and knack for solving impossible puzzles, Maiden must untangle the truth before another murder strikes, and before the killer decides she knows too much.
Perfect for fans of dark cozy mysteries, amateur sleuths, quirky small towns, and slow‑burn romance, Treasure Hunt delivers humor, heart, and thrilling danger. Join Maiden as she navigates lies, love, and lethal secrets.
Deathly Cold
Book 6
A snowed‑in mansion. Long‑buried secrets. A killer hiding among them.
When Maiden Harlow and her family purchase a neglected 1920s mansion, they expect peeling wallpaper and faulty wiring. What they don’t expect are the long‑buried secrets that begin surfacing the moment they move in. Odd noises in the walls, missing keys, and a disturbing old bloodstain hint at a past someone worked very hard to hide.
Then the furnace fails just as a massive snowstorm approaches. Desperate for funds to make the repairs, Maiden turns to her sassy Aunt Bella, whose solution involves partnering with an eccentric film crew. But when the storm hits earlier than expected, everyone ends up trapped inside the sprawling manor.
As the temperature drops, eerie truths begin to crack through the mansion’s walls. Old grudges flare, hidden motives rise to the surface, and a killer strikes. Soon it becomes impossible to tell whether the house’s darkest secrets belong to the past… or are walking among them.
Maiden must trust her instincts before the storm claims another victim, but every clue drags her deeper into a web of lies far more dangerous than she ever imagined.
Perfect for fans of dark cozy mysteries, locked‑room whodunits, and atmospheric winter thrillers, this chilling mystery will keep you guessing until the final reveal.
Faraway Kingdoms
Book 7
A gripping dark cozy mystery filled with eccentric millionaires, missing jewels, and a female sleuth who can’t outrun trouble.
Maiden Harlow has never been a stranger to trouble, but this time it hits with devastating force. After a humiliating breakup that leaves her heartbroken and adrift, she flees to her Aunt Bella’s elegant Florida home in search of peace, sunshine, and a chance to recover. What she finds instead is a world of glittering wealth, eccentric socialites, and secrets sharp enough to cut.
A priceless jewel vanishes under impossible circumstances, and Maiden finds herself pulled straight into the mystery. Between an enigmatic jeweller seeking her help, a charming British bodyguard with motives of his own, and a circle of wealthy locals who know far more than they admit, Maiden’s quiet escape becomes anything but restful.
While David works a brutal murder case miles away, Maiden follows her own twisting trail of clues. Their investigations couldn’t be more different, yet both lead toward danger, deception, and a truth someone is desperate to keep buried.
Surrounded by illicit gems, scandalous secrets, and new allies she’s not sure she can trust, Maiden must decide whether she’s chasing a thief… or being lured into a trap.
A darkly witty cozy mystery filled with heart, humor, and unexpected turns, this story brings together old friends, new enemies, and a heroine who refuses to back down—even when the stakes turn deadly.
Voices From The Past
Book 8
Some voices never fade. They wait for the perfect moment to rise again. And when they do…someone is going to die.
After a much‑needed vacation, Maiden returns to snowy Michigan, where freak storms and bitter winds are the least of her worries. Determined to distract herself from her growing troubles, she throws her energy into restoring her family’s crumbling estate, the infamous Riley Manor—a house steeped in tragedy, whispered legends, and a string of unsolved murders.
The manor terrifies her. Its walls hold secrets, its rooms echo with stories no one wants to remember, and its last mistress vanished without a trace. But the future of Maiden’s family depends on the renovation, and she refuses to believe the danger she senses is anything more than nerves.
She’s wrong.
When a ruthless enemy from her past reappears, Maiden is pulled into a deadly game of cat and mouse. With only her wits, her instincts, and the steadfast loyalty of Sully to rely on, she must unravel the manor’s darkest mysteries before history repeats itself. And just when she thinks things can’t get more complicated, her ex‑boyfriend David shows up, stirring old feelings and new suspicions.
Perfect for fans of dark cozy mysteries, suspense, and slow‑burn romantic tension, this atmospheric tale delivers stormy nights, chilling secrets, and a heroine who refuses to back down. The truth about Riley Manor is about to explode—and Maiden will need every ounce of courage to survive it.
*This is the final installment in a 3‑book mini‑arc. For the best reading experience and to avoid spoilers, start with Books 6 and 7 before diving into this one.
The Maiden Harlow Mysteries Box Set
Books 1 – 3
Dark secrets. Cozy charm. One innkeeper who keeps tripping over bodies.
For Maiden Harlow, life in Golden Glen has always been peaceful. She adores running her family’s historic inn, Harlow House, and greeting the endless stream of tourists who fall in love with the town’s cozy charm. But when a shocking murder takes place inside the inn itself, Maiden’s quiet world is shattered.
Suddenly she’s juggling far more than guest reservations. Between running a small business, clashing with the frustratingly handsome new police captain, and stumbling into one dangerous clue after another, Maiden discovers she has a real talent for solving crimes—and an uncanny ability to attract trouble.
This atmospheric cozy mystery boxset includes the first three books in the Maiden Harlow Mysteries, perfect for readers who love humorous whodunits, thrilling suspense, slow‑burn romance, and small‑town murder mysteries with a smart, relatable heroine.
Included in This Box Set:
1. Murder Checks Inn: A guest is found dead in their room, and the inn becomes a crime scene. With a suspicious new police captain, a house full of potential suspects, and a bank robbery complicating everything, Maiden’s first case is anything but simple.
2. A Fair Chance of Murder: Golden Glen’s beloved Summerfest should be all sunshine and celebration—until a chaotic traveling carnival arrives. Threats, secrets, and a shocking murder turn the festival upside down, and Maiden must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
3. Pretty Little Princesses: A high school reunion is awkward enough… add a brutal murder and it becomes a nightmare. Maiden faces old bullies, a friend in danger, and a reluctant but irresistible Captain McAlister. Past scandals collide with present threats in this deadly trip down memory lane.