Unforgettable Murder and Mayhem
(2026)(Book 24 in the Unforgettables series)
A novel by Denise Devine
Small-town secrets.
Curious minds.
Trouble that refuses to stay buried.
Welcome to Unforgettable Murder & Mayhem, a collection of five mysteries and suspense stories woven with romance, humor, and the complications of everyday life.From a holiday bakery and Kentucky horse country to a Canadian family’s tangled roots, a Minnesota jail, and the backyards of Alaska, secrets lurk in the most unexpected places.
Whispers of Holiday Magic in Sweetwater Springs — Josie Riviera
When missing donations threaten her town’s holiday plans, baker Emma Jacobsen joins forces with the man who once left her heart aching. A mysterious photograph and a cryptic invitation draw them into secrets that could jeopardize far more than Christmas.
Shot in the Dark — Denise Devine
Back home and strapped for cash, Stella James reluctantly takes a job at her stepbrother’s fledgling detective agency. Between sibling sparring, gunfire in the alley, and a meddling would-be investigator, her fresh start is already more complicated than she bargained for.
Bitterweed — Lark Lonestar
Veterinarian Nora Bell returns to her family’s Kentucky horse farm to find missing money, a poisoned mare, and a quiet horseman who makes leaving harder than she expected. When a rival turns up dead, she must uncover the truth to protect the farm—and the people she’s beginning to trust.
Finding Melinda — Susanne Matthews
A Christmas DNA kit sends Melinda Crites searching for her roots—and into the life of a possible brother’s handsome, skeptical business partner. But someone isn’t eager to welcome her into the family, and finding out where she belongs could become a deadly pursuit.
Never a Dull Murder — Dani Haviland
A killer leaves an Anchorage baker dead in his garden, convinced his disappearing weapon guarantees the perfect crime. Arlie, an opinionated senior sleuth, and their unconventional companions have a few questions—and every intention of spoiling his satisfaction.
Follow the clues, meet the neighbors, and keep an eye on the people offering to help.
Everyone has a story—but some are meant to lead you astray.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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