Laina Turner, Author

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Escape into Mystery: 11 Vacation Reads from Top Mystery Writers
Escape into Mystery: 11 Vacation Reads from Top Mystery Writers

What do you get when you mix thrilling whodunits with dream-worthy vacation destinations? A collection of irresistible travel-themed stories from experienced mystery authors who deliver intrigue with a twist of wanderlust in their crime fiction. From the frosty highlands of Scotland to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii, these holiday books for adults transport you to […]

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Irises and Indictments a Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery Book 10
Irises and Indictments a Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery Book 10

Chapter 1 “I can’t believe this is finally happening.” I clasped my hands together and jumped up and down. The moment I had been waiting for forever! Long before Katy and Willie even started dating, I envisioned them together and left many not-so-subtle hints that they would be a perfect couple.  My name is Presley […]

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Pets and Perjury - A Paw Paws Pet Bakery Cozy Mystery Book 2 Chapter 1
Pets and Perjury - A Paw Paws Pet Bakery Cozy Mystery Book 2 Chapter 1

“Thank you for stopping in Paw Paws. I hope Princess likes her new collar and the blueberry scones,” I said to the customer and her Frenchie, whom I had just rung up.  I grinned as another customer came in. Paw Paw’s Pet Bakery had gotten off to a rough start, but in the months the […]

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Dogs Can Be Dirty
Dogs Can Be Dirty

Sometimes it's the little things that are exciting. Obviously, dogs can be dirty and smelly even though I would never tell them that and they do get groomed often. ​Since they are family, we let them on the couches and when the lazy bums are snoozing on the couches all day the couch cushions get […]

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What's Happening
What's Happening

Are we already 10 days into January? I know I say this a lot but time sure flies. First a funny story. At least I think it's funny. I tried a new shampoo, and it didn't lather up. I found this odd and after a couple turns trying it, I asked my husband if we […]

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A Cowboy's Inheritance - A Gallagher Brothers Painted Acres Ranch Clean, Small-Town Romance.
A Cowboy's Inheritance - A Gallagher Brothers Painted Acres Ranch Clean, Small-Town Romance.

Chapter 1 Judge walked into the kitchen at his normal early hour of six a.m. having already showered and dressed in jeans, his work boots, and a T-shirt. Summer made the day warm already. Once the sun was completely overhead, it was bound to be another scorcher, but he didn’t mind. In fact, he enjoyed […]

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