Jennifer Branch

Jennifer Branch weaves cozy mysteries with the vibrant flair of her watercolor paintings, inspired by her renowned ability to capture joyful scenes from the Georgia coast, Maine's rugged shores, Italy's ancient buildings, and exotic destinations around the world.

Her popular Ms. Mia Murder Mysteries series transport readers to luxurious, intrigue-filled resorts where an elegant amateur sleuth uncovers secrets behind polished façades. Beginning with Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel, set amid Georgia’s enchanting Sea Islands, the series travels onward to a remote Maine retreat, a sun-drenched desert oasis, a tropical island escape, and the romantic Italian Veneto.

Often compared to a modern Miss Marple with champagne, Ms. Mia stories blend traditional puzzle-solving, gentle humor, and richly drawn settings—perfect for readers who enjoy classic whodunits with a strong sense of place.

As a modern landscape painter, Jennifer infuses her stories with vivid detail shaped by an artist’s eye. When she’s not crafting mysteries or painting, she explores Georgia, Maine, and beyond with her husband, Roger, their sons, Edwin and Owen, and their adventurous dogs, Scout and Sam—always gathering inspiration for the next story.

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