Laina Turner, Author
L.C. 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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Hijinks and Holly - A Paw Paws Pet Bakery Cozy Mystery Book 4, Chapter 1
Hijinks and Holly - A Paw Paws Pet Bakery Cozy Mystery Book 4, Chapter 1

Read Chapter 1 of this cozy mystery. “I’m so excited,” I said. Missy and I closed early and headed to the square, where the official opening of the Sweet Haven Holiday Jubilee was taking place. My name’s Tillie Moore. Tillie is short for Myrtle, but as you can imagine, I adopted the nickname pretty quickly […]

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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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