Bøker av Patti Benning

Sometimes the perfect chili...Can be way too hot.House flipper and amateur sleuth, Flora Abner, is excited to finally get started on her new flip house. The drywall is going in, and she still has plenty of time to take a shift or two at the hardware store. She's even looking forward to entering a batch of chili into the chili contest at the county fair. Proud of her slowly simmered and slightly spicy entry, Flora thinks that her odds of an award are pretty good...until the chili tasters are rushed to the hospital. What looks like mischief is investigated as murder when one contestant passes. Horrified, Flora goes to inspect the batches of chili and quickly discovers that the one with her name on it, isn't the one that she brought. Someone had murder on their mind and tried to frame Flora for the crime. Determined to get to the truth and salvage her reputation, Flora turns up the heat and will stop at nothing to prove her innocence. Can she do it before they throw the book...or cookbook at her?Find out in this tasty Cozy Mystery!

Make no bones about it...Sometimes house flipping can be murder.House flipper and amateur sleuth, Flora Abner, has just finalized the purchase of her dilapidated new house and is itching to get started on demo. Undaunted by the massive list of upgrades and repairs, she dives right in, and goes exploring while she catalogs and prioritizes her repair list. All is well until she discovers a skeleton in the attic. Her bold renovation plans go on hold while police conduct an investigation, and since she has free time on her hands, Flora puts all of her energies toward trying to crack the case. She's further incentivized to find the killer when she learns that the dead stranger is someone whom Grady's brother used to know. The more she digs, the more she finds things that leave her freaked out about her new house. Did she just purchase a place with a very, very dark past?Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!

Has your day ever gone to the dogs?Sometimes a good deed can definitely come back to bite you.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is finally able to enjoy some much-needed time off, after making her trusted employee, Darrin, the manager of Darling's DELIcious Delights. Now, she'll be able to spend more time with her lovable canine buddy Maverick, her hunky boyfriend, David, and her hard-working daughter, Candice. All is well, until she receives a tearful call from the husband of the woman who owned Keeva, the missing dog that she found in the woods behind her house. Keeva's owner has been murdered, and the husband doesn't want to keep the dog. Though she is sad for the woman who died, Moira jumps at the chance to get Keeva, a sweet Irish wolfhound, back and drives down to Kentucky to pick her up. A dog who falls ill, and an intruder who comes to call, make the small town of Maple Creek feel suddenly like a scary place to be. Will Moira get to the bottom of the mystery before it's too late?Find out in this deliciously action-packed Cozy Mystery!

Candy is dandy...But murder makes mayhem.Life is good for deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, as she moves into her new house and her daughter, Candice, prepares for the opening of her Candy Shop. Events suddenly turn sinister, however, when it seems that someone in town is trying to sabotage Candice's new business. Moira questions her relationship with handsome private investigator, David, and Candice is hit with heartache as well, in this latest action-packed installment of The Darling Deli Series.

Relationships are hard.Broken relationships can be devastating.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, ends up in hot water when her ex-husband comes to visit her daughter, Candice. Still reeling from a recent tragedy, the Moira is overwhelmed, and finds herself wondering what to do next. Life is moving forward faster than she can cope, and some serious decisions are considered in this latest, suspense-filled installment of the action-packed Darling Deli Cozy Mystery series.

Summer nights can be full of magic.They can also be fraught with murder.Tragedy strikes deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, and her handsome and clever boyfriend, David, in this suspense-filled tale. A horrific discovery at a Fourth of July party, and the ensuing investigation, spur a series of events that will change Moira's life forever. Will the killer be found?Will Moira be too late? Find out in this action-packed Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes you just need a break...And some breaks can be murder.Still reeling from recent events, deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is eager to get back into the normal swing of things after a disaster nearly shattered her family. Consumed with running Darling's DELIcious Delights, her rapidly expanding business, for the past couple of weeks, some time spent with her closest friends seems to be just what she needs. Humoring a friend who voices a concern that her house is haunted, Moira volunteers her husband's skills as a private investigator, and goes along for the ride when he stakes out the home. The last thing she expects is for the two of them to walk into the scene of a violent crime. There is another murderer loose in Maple Creek, and this time she fears that the suspect may be closer to home than ever before. Will they solve the crime before the killer strikes again?Find out in this deliciously spooky Cozy Mystery!

Everything is coming up roses...And murder.When deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, opens the deli on Mother's Day morning, she assumes that the roses she finds on the counter are from her daughter... until she finds a stranger's body slumped behind the counter. While Darling's DELIcious Delights is closed for the police investigation, Moira has nothing to do but ponder the mystery of the dead man and the flowers. When the police discover a strange connection between the victim and Moira, she is frightened and horrified beyond belief. Questions haunt her day and night. Who was the man in the deli, why had he been killed, and what did all of it mean? Will she be next?Find out the answers to all of that and more in this deliciously fast-paced Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes the best of intentions...Have dire consequences.With business thriving and her relationship with the private detective, David Morris, going better than ever, deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is on top of the world. Events take a sudden turn, however, when a fun date at the corn maze with David devolves into a nightmare. While struggling to recover from injuries incurred on her date, and unexpectedly finding herself responsible for yet another furry friend, Moira must dig deeper than ever before to find out who the murderer is, and this time the killer just might be the person that she least suspects.

Sometimes the answer to a mystery...Is way too close to home.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, discovers something rather disturbing in her basement while she's cleaning it out. Intrigued, she begins an investigation and enlists the help of her hunky boyfriend, David, to find out what could possibly have happened in the house before she bought it. When the strange trail of clues leads to the retirement home in Lake Marion, Moira realizes that it might not be too late for a decades-old crime to be solved. Meanwhile, her daughter Candice hires her first employee at the candy shop, and Moira's employees at the deli plan a surprise birthday party for her in this fast-paced Cozy Mystery!

Competition can be murder...Will a delicious recipe be the death of the deli?Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, has her hands full, preparing for the county fair - a big deal in her quaint small town. While her daughter, Candice, embarks upon her new adventure, opening her candy shop, Moira plans to enter a delicious Vegetarian Gumbo recipe from her best employee, Darrin, in the soup competition. The competition is going very well, with the gumbo taking a healthy lead, until the head judge dies under mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on Moira and the deli once again, and as she and her hunky boyfriend, David, investigate, the evidence points to a very surprising culprit.

A friend in need, is a friend indeed...And no one is going to get away with hurting one of Moira's friends.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is doing well in business and life, when tragedy shatters her world. The loss of a dear friend drives her to team up with her favorite Private Investigator again, to get to the bottom of a heartbreaking mystery. As the daring pair delves into the case, the clues seem to point way too close to home, leaving Moira to wonder just exactly whom she can trust in this action-packed tale of murder and deception. If you're in the mood for a delicious Cozy Mystery, pick up this delectable book today!

Sticky fingers...Can cause a real mess.Real estate rehabber and amateur sleuth, Flora Abner, is putting the finishing touches on the house that she's spent time, blood, sweat, and tears renovating. Thrilled that she can at last shop for fun and pretty things for the interior, she heads to an estate sale to find furniture and décor. Her enthusiasm crashes down around her when she discovers a body. A valuable item is missing from the sale, which could provide a motive for the murder, but a motive isn't worth much when there are no suspects. With her renovation wrapping up, Flora has the time and determination to solve the crime. Her plan is to track down the missing item, with the hope that it will lead her to the killer. Can she dig up the clues and crack the case? Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes a family visit...Can be murder.Amateur sleuth and house renovator, Flora Abner is excited to welcome her brother and sister when they come to visit. Things take a decidedly dark turn, however, when Flora's brother witnesses a murder. As unsettling as that might be, his situation gets even worse when the police arrive at the scene, only to find that the body is missing. Trusting that her brother actually saw what he said he saw, Flora, with a little help from her siblings, is determined to figure out the identities of both the killer and the victim. Can she crack the case and protect her brother? Find out in this warm-hearted Cozy Mystery!

In a town where nothing is as it seems...Being a tourist can be deadly.RV traveler and amateur sleuth, Tulia Blake, is excited to spend a week in Washington DC. She has plans to see the White House, visit world-famous museums, and otherwise enjoy being a tourist. What she didn't plan is her mother dropping by for an unexpected visit. Making the best of things, Tulia signs the two of them up for a tour and rearranges her schedule to spend time with her mother. When someone in their tour group dies, under very mysterious circumstances, Tulia has to juggle keeping her mother safe with trying to find a killer. Can she find the perp and shield her mom?Find out in this exciting Cozy Mystery!

Sometimes murder...Can really go overboard.RV traveler and amateur sleuth, Tulia Blake, and her boyfriend Samuel decide to spend the last week of their trip to Europe at a bed and breakfast on a misty Scottish loch. With boatloads of surprises and romance, the trip is shaping up to be completely perfect, until disaster strikes on a boat tour, when a member of their group is pushed overboard and drowns. There's something fishy in Scotland, and Tulia is determined to discover the truth. Can she crack the case and catch a killer before the suspects leave the country?Find out in this delightful wee tale of Cozy Mystery!

Ever notice that the best dishes...Are made by one smart cookie?Deli owner, Moira Darling didn't get as far as she did by going with the flow. The smart and sassy amateur sleuth runs a successful shop and will do whatever it takes to protect it. Her world is turned upside-down, however, when a cross-town rival is found murdered. You'll find a delicious mix of personalities as a handsome and clever detective joins forces with Moira and her young daughter to get to the bottom of the mess in which the daring deli owner finds herself. Toss in a marvelous mix of helpful and not so helpful townsfolk, and you've got one fast-paced and entertaining Cozy Mystery, set on the shores of lovely Lake Michigan. Take a taste, you'll be back for more!

Murder is a dish best served cold...But a body in a deli spells real trouble.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, is enjoying the annual Winter Festival in her quaint hometown of Maple Creek, Michigan, and is gearing up for a sweet Valentine's Day. Her holiday plans are derailed, however, when Moira discovers a body in her shop. While she's busy investigating a murder, and trying to run her busy deli, Moira is dismayed to learn that a new competitor has opened a shop in town. The competitor's wayward husband seems to take more than a professional interest in Moira, creating a decidedly frosty relationship between Moira and his wife. Will Moira be able to cut through the drama, while finding a killer?Or will more than her heart be broken on Valentine's Day? Find out in this fast-paced Cozy Mystery! Pick up your copy today!

Sometimes life just goes to the dogs...And sometimes the dogs go missing.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, has her hands full with running her business and becoming involved when several pets in the sleepy lakeside town of Maple Creek, Michigan, disappear. Life for the busy business owner becomes even more complicated when a retiring detective goes missing, and police cast suspicious glances at Moira's friend, David. As much as she tries to avoid becoming involved, Moira soon finds herself swept up into non-stop action and intrigue. Will she come to the rescue of both dogs and detectives? Find out in this fast-paced delectable Cozy Mystery!

People are not always what they seem...And some mysteries are worth unraveling.Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, loves her business, and wholeheartedly supports her employees as they learn and grow. Some employees are more open than others. Some employees have secrets. Big secrets. In the midst of solving a murder in her quaint small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, Moira begins to wonder about what's behind a strange set of circumstances surrounding one of her employees. Will she be able to both solve the murder, and discover the real truth about Dante's odd behavior? Find out in this action-packed Cozy Mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat!