Bøker av Leighann Dobbs

The butler did it.... or did he?A classic whodunit with a clever senior sleuth and mystery solving cats set in a manor house. When the patriarch of Moorecliff Manor drops dead at dinner, it's up to Aunt Araminta and her Siamese cats Arun and Sasha to uncover the identity of the killer. It will be no easy task, as there is no shortage of suspects... including the butler.But Araminta soon finds herself with more questions than answers. What was the mysterious phone call about? Who has been removing heirlooms and why? How did they manage to get poison into Archie's dinner and not poison everyone at the table? Who was the mystery man that Daisy met in the garden? And why does Harold, the butler, never answer the door?As Araminta and the cats follow the clues, it becomes clear that she will have a hard decision to make because the clues are pointing in one unmistakable direction - someone in the Moorecliff family is a cold-blooded killer.

A new month, a new holiday, and Juniper Holiday is ready for stuffing to happen!This year, Juniper has invited most of Crescent Cove to her Thanksgiving feast. Even that annoying Detective Mallard and his gang of ducklings.The mansion is decorated. The table is set. The cooks (both living and ghostly) are trying new recipes. Everything is perfect until someone ends up face-down in the pecan pie.Juniper is determined to solve the case before Detective Mallard can ruin her fun with his rules, but will she manage it before the killer decides to try again, or will this Thanksgiving meal be Juniper's last supper?

Juniper Holiday's annual Valentines Day party is all about love and romance... and this year, it's also about murder.When the grand prize winner is found dead in the bathroom, there are very few clues as to who did it. With a house full of guests, there are plenty who had means and opportunity, but who had motive?Detective Mallard is already in trouble with his boss, so he needs to solve this one fast... even if that means getting some help from the mansion ghosts.And just when Juniper thinks she has it all figured out, she discovers that making the wrong assumptions can be deadly.

Everyone knows a Juniper Holiday Halloween party is to die for.To get an invite is the most talked about topic in Crescent Cove. To experience the Holiday mansion in all its (supposedly) haunted glory is the stuff of legend. Of course, no one has actually seen a ghost in residence-but how could they when they're having the time of their life?As an eccentric with too much money and time on her hands, Juniper Holiday loves any excuse to throw a party, and with Halloween just around the corner, she's in go mode. Everything is going splendidly-until her fake corpse prop ends up being a real body.With her reputation hanging in the balance, can Juniper unmask the murderer before stuffy Detective Desmond Mallard cuffs the wrong perp, or will her next block party be in a prison block?

Araminta Moorecliff and her mystery solving siamese cats, Arun and Sasha, are at it again when the Moorecliff Manor annual charity cat show turns deadly.With a house full of finicky felines and cat fanciers, it's not going to be easy to figure out who done it. At least this time we know it's not the butler.

When Juniper Holiday invited guests to her latest party to see the new year in with a bang, she didn't mean from a gun.But when Mayor Berkshaw is shot dead at the stroke of midnight, that's exactly what they get. Amidst champagne corks, fireworks and a house full of masked guests, it's impossible to know who pulled the trigger.One of Juniper's dearest friends, Chalis McGregor, had an ongoing feud with the mayor and Juni is determined to find the real killer before Chalis ends up at the top of Detective Mallard's suspect list.

When the Moorecliff clan gathers at Moorecliff mansion for Archie's memorial service, no one expects gossipy aunt Shirley to end up stabbed in the solarium. It's not really a big surprise though, pretty much everyone in the family had reason to want her dead. With those closest to her at the top of the suspect list, Araminta and her mystery solving cats Arun and Sasha vow to find the answers to the questions that could lead them straight to the killer. How did mice get into the mansion? Where did the killer stash the murder weapon? What secret did Shirley know that someone would kill for? What is going on in the gardening shed at night? As Araminta and the cats get closer to the answer, Araminta discovers that even those she calls her closest family have been harboring secrets of their own. P.S. Will Araminta make peace with Jacob and as for his help with the case? What is going on between Stephanie and Ivan?

It's the annual Brooke Ridge Falls dog show and Lexy is excited to cater the event. She's not going to let the murder at the Doggy Diva pet salon put a damper on things for her. She's also not going to get sidetracked by the robbery at Farradays Jewelers down the street. Okay, maybe the dog napping in the retirement village will distract her. And what about the person stealing K-cups from the senior center?Lexy's grandmother and her gang of senior-citizen amateur sleuths, on the other hand, are excited to investigate all the above even if it means shifting through a variety of suspects including shady salon owners, jaded jewelrs and suspicious senior citizens.

The last thing Lady Katherine wants is to take the matchmaking job for Mrs. Burwick, whose daughter, Prudence, clearly does not want to be matched… until she realizes it provides her the perfect cover to investigate the string of robberies that have been taking place in the holiday town of Bath.Katherine, her loyal maid, Harriet, and her tenacious Pug, Emma, soon find themselves knee-deep in troubled waters as they try to piece together the baffling clues to reveal the truth. To further complicate matters, Katherine’s investigation is impeded by the incompetent detective hired by the Marquess of Bath to flush out the burglar.Now Katherine must juggle advising Prudence on how “not” to land a duke while she dives into the investigation in the hopes of narrowing down the suspects without making waves amongst the aristocracy, some of whom are her primary suspects.When the burglary attempts turn violent, Katherine must take drastic measures to ensure her detective career isn’t all washed up before it even gets started.

... Until Lexy stumbles across a double murder and one of the victims is a Bridezilla that Lexy had a major fight with just hours before. This time Jack can't help her because he's been taken off the case and the gum chewing ditzy rookie that's replaced him has put Lexy at the top of the suspect list.Lexy calls on her amateur detective grandmother to help her find the real killer while she's juggling wedding plans, trying to run her bakery and entertaining her parents who are in town for the wedding.Will Lexy end up with handcuffs slapped on her wrist instead of a wedding ring slid on her finger? 

A cryptic note leads the Blackmoore sisters to a haunted island in the Atlantic Ocean. Many have looked for the treasures reported to be buried there by pirates decades ago, but precious few treasures have been found. And certainly not the powerful energy-infused jewel the Blackmoores are looking for.Abandoned for decades following several mysterious fatal accidents, the sisters have the island to themselves…or so they think.Aided by a lonesome pirate ghost, they navigate a maze of tunnels dug into the rocks where they encounter ancient booby-traps, malevolent spirits and natural disasters.But as they start to zero in on the location of the relic, it becomes clear that they are not alone and whoever else is on the island has no intention of leaving without the relic - even if it means killing the entire Blackmoore clan.A cryptic note leads the Blackmoore sisters to a haunted island in the Atlantic Ocean. Many have looked for the treasures reported to be buried there by pirates decades ago, but precious few treasures have been found. And certainly not the powerful energy-infused jewel the Blackmoores are looking for.Abandoned for decades following several mysterious fatal accidents, the sisters have the island to themselves…or so they think.Aided by a lonesome pirate ghost, they navigate a maze of tunnels dug into the rocks where they encounter ancient booby-traps, malevolent spirits and natural disasters.But as they start to zero in on the location of the relic, it becomes clear that they are not alone and whoever else is on the island has no intention of leaving without the relic - even if it means killing the entire Blackmoore clan.

t's the Christmas season in London, but the holiday festivities don't deter Lady Katherine from investigating a death that happened months earlier. Since the victim was a maid, investigative resources were sparse, and the police hastily wrote it off as a random killing. But Lady Katherine and her friends believe it was nothing short of premeditated murder, and they vow to seek justice.With her Bow Street Runner friend Lyle acting as a neutral party, Katherine teams up with her friend Prudence Burwick, her maid, Harriett, and of course her pug, Emma. Wayland has the aid of Pru's fiancé, Lord Annandale, and his valet McTavish. The two teams race against each other in a hunt for clues that takes them through the servants' quarters, stables, and seedy underbelly of London in search of a dangerous killer who thinks they got away with murder. Will the best men... or women… win?

'I am in book love with this series!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsFortune tellers and mediums have descended on the Oyster Cove Guesthouse, determined to finally solve the mystery of local seafarer Jedediah Biddeford's murder 300 years ago. New owner Josie Waters has suddenly got bigger problems than burning the breakfasts: she's up to her elbows in tarot cards and tea leaves…When one of the mediums is found dead with an ominous note nearby, everything points to Jedediah's ghost being the culprit. Suddenly, Josie finds that the fate of her guesthouse depends on not one murder but two, and she's not going to rely on a crystal ball for answers. Despite the fact that cookbooks and candlesticks keep mysteriously falling off tables, Josie is sure there's no such thing as ghosts. But guesthouse cats Nero and Marlowe know better…Aided by her mom and eccentric family friend Millie, Josie sets out to prove the identity of the killer without summoning any spirits. Luckily Nero and Marlowe know the truth about ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night and they are on the case! Can they make Josie realize she is scratching up the wrong tree before the killer strikes again? From the bestselling author of the USA Today bestselling Mystic Notch series, purrfect for fans of Adele Abbott, cat lovers and anybody who loves to curl up with a page-turning cozy mystery. What readers are saying about A Purrfect Alibi:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Every book in this series is better than the last! I loved the twists and turns in this book. I definitely was kept guessing. The story is well written and the setting and characters are great. Add in Nero and Marlowe and you have a great mystery!' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh, I loved this book. It was so much fun!... This book is precious and I loved reading every minute.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a wonderful story and a fantastic series!' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you're a cozy fan, then Leighann Dobbs is probably already on your radar. What I'm recommending is move her from your radar and into your reading shelf, because all of her mysteries are just so good!… We have likeable cat characters, and likable clueless human characters as well!… There were multiple red herrings, and so many odd scenes that I really wasn't sure who to trust by the end of it… a must read for cozy lovers… you won't regret it!' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿ 'This is a 'purrfectly' fun read... Leighann Dobbs invents such a unique and easy read. The idea was appealing; the plot was smoothly created... It delivered the reader a laidback experience while the mystery is told spot on... All the characters are very delightful... I heartily recommend... a fun and easy read and especially if you are undoubtedly a cat lover please place this on your TBR list. You will be swooned over by their cuteness overload.' Dr Loves Books

'I am in book love with this series!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsDiscovering the 300-year-old skeleton of shipping tycoon Jedediah Biddeford in the ballroom wall is a big old hassle for Josie Waters, owner of the Oyster Cove Guesthouse. Especially when Biddeford's descendants turn up, certain that a family legend about treasure buried nearby must be true.Josie is too busy dreaming up the perfect cake for the Oyster Cove's 250th anniversary celebration to worry about the Biddeford family - plus half the town - digging up her yard... until one of her guests is murdered in the guesthouse garden. With worries that her guesthouse will get a reputation for being the kind of place you only leave in a body bag, Josie must put her detective skills to work to find the killer. Lucky for her, Nero and Marlowe and their gang of cat sleuths are also on the case. From the old wharf, to the town common, to the guesthouse itself with its many nooks and crannies, the cats are sure to sniff out the killer… but can they help Josie stop the person behind the mysterious murder before they strike again?A fantastic page-turner from a bestselling author, purrfeect for fans of Agatha Christie, Adele Abbott, cat lovers and everyone in between Readers absolutely love A Whisker in the Dark!***** 'I LOVE this new series!!!!!… Marlowe and Nero and their little street gang of pawsome detectives make this book truly loveable and such a joy to read… The story is an extremely well written mystery with humans and cats both on the search for the killer. The author crafts a mystery with twists and turns that leave the reader guessing until the end.' Goodreads Reviewer***** 'I am in book "love" with this series! Something about Nero and Marlowe… makes me grin just thinking about these books!… I can't wait for the next adventure with the crew!' Goodreads Reviewer***** 'This is quickly becoming one of my favourite series!… Not only are the characters (human and feline) awesome, the mystery was complex and I didn't figure out who-done-it until it was revealed.' Goodreads reviewer**** 'The second in this series, I have found it to be just as delightful as the first… a mystery that keeps you guessing. A wonderful cozy mystery that is quite a tale (tail)!' Goodreads reviewer ***** 'This book was an absolute joy to read! I feel in love with Nero and Marlowe. The story is full of twists and turns and will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer**** 'A purrfect addition to your summer reading list.' Goodreads reviewer**** 'Ms. Dobbs writes an entertaining and amusing story - a fun summer read and a treat for fans of feline sleuths.' Goodreads reviewer ***** 'A fast paced read that is even better than its predecessor… I love this series and am very excited to read more.' Goodreads reviewer

'Talk about inconvenient. Not only did I have a dilapidated mansion and no money to repair it, two uppity cats and some cranky guests waiting for breakfast, there was also a dead body in the stairwell.'Josie Waters is the enthusiastic new owner of the Oyster Cove Guesthouse - a ramshackle Victorian mansion high on a hill above the breezy seaside town of Oyster Cove, Maine. Josie has a history in Oyster Cove, but she's not going to let anyone - from her crazy friend Millie to her old flame Mike - stand in the way of making this venture a success.But then Josie's first guest - a stuffy food critic - is murdered before breakfast, and the town sheriff suspects Josie could be to blame. Thank goodness Nero and Marlowe - the guesthouse's resident cats - are also on the case. Little does Josie know, this isn't their first investigation… but can they find the clues to the real killer before another guest is targeted?Following her cats' noses, it isn't long before Josie discovers that the critic ruffled more than a few feathers in his day. In fact, from the rule-obsessed local Building Inspector to the guesthouse's pernickety maid, there's not a person in Oyster Cove who doesn't have a secret to hide… could one of the locals be a cold-blooded killer in disguise? And with her beloved guesthouse's very future on the line, can Josie solve the case in time?A joy to read, with a twist you'll never guess! From the award-winning author of the USA TODAY bestselling Mystic Notch series. Purrfect for murder mystery fans, cat lovers and everyone in between.