Backyard Farming Mystery

Colorado's blue skies gave no hint to newcomer, Anne Fremont that trouble is on the horizon. But as everyone knows, life in the mountains can quickly turn deadly. Who has a secret they're willing to kill for? Ready to move on with her life, Anne buys an old Victorian house in the small mountain town of Carolan Springs. Yet, before she's settled in, her neighbor is found dead in his compost pile. What's worse is that Anne's quirky young neighbor, Kandi Jenkins, may be the killer. When Kandi begs for her help, Anne feels she has no choice but to help the young woman. Once Anne starts looking for the real killer, the suspect list grows longer and longer. It seems that Carolan Springs is a place full of secrets. Who would want to kill Ralph and who's willing to kill again to keep their secret? First Book in The Backyard Farming SeriesChicken Culprit introduces us to Anne Fremont and the fictional town of Carolan Springs, Colorado. With a diverse cast of characters, the town isn't short of personalities and suspects. With a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that women of a certain age can relate to, Chicken Culprit takes a look at love, loss, and the friendships that bind us. If you're looking for a cozy mystery series that is heart-warming, with a touch of humor and romance, along with a bit of an edge, this is the series for you. You'll also learn a bit about chickens and eggs.

A blizzard in May? Welcome to Colorado where storms can be killer. Anne is excited about the grand opening of the Brandywine Inn. Along with partners, Kandi and Hope, the bed-and-breakfast in Carolan Springs will also provide homesteading and herbal workshops for guests. As soon as the first guests arrive, it's plain that the five old college chums have bad blood between them. When Anne finds a threatening note, it's clear that someone is out for revenge. Then one of the guests is found dead. At first, the death appears to be natural, but suspicions quickly begin to grow.When a spring blizzard closes off the Inn, will it trap them all with a killer and no way out? Book 2 in the Backyard Farming Cozy Mystery series where elderberry cordial is on the menu.

Something bad is swarming around Carolan Springs. Anne is concerned about a series of fires in the small mountain town of Carolan Springs. When drug dealer Ray Lawrence is found murdered in a burned-out greenhouse, all signs point to someone called The Bull. After Sheriff Carson is arrested for the fire-bombing of Hope's Herbal Shoppe, Anne must search within to determine if he's guilty or innocent. But will Anne's meddling cause more harm than good? Book 3 in the Backyard Farming series Honey Homicide introduces us to more Carolan Springs residents. It offers a glimpse into the difficult decisions we may have to face in life and how family and friends are so important in our lives. If you enjoy a bit of clean romance with your cozy mystery, then this is the story for you. You'll also learn a bit about bees and how important they are.

Christmas in the Colorado Mountains. Even though the holidays are approaching, Anne Freemont is bored. When she learns robberies are occurring in the small mountain town of Carolan Springs, she gets excited about solving another mystery. But all is not as it seems, and Anne finds out the clues are directing her to something much larger. A wonderful feel-good Christmas story with a message of what's truly important. This is a Christmas novella that includes the Backyard Farming Series characters.

A missing corpse. An engagement in tatters. Can Anne prevent a wedding from turning into a funeral?Anne, Kandi, and Hope are giddy with excitement when a network celebrity from Denver wants to host their wedding at the Brandywine Inn. An eligible society bachelor and a beautiful morning host would be great publicity for the Inn. But as soon as the wedding party arrives, strange things start happening at the Inn. When a guest is convinced they saw a dead body, Anne must discover who's up to no-good before a real corpse shows up.