Gasper's Cove Mysteries

Beware! A crafty killer lurks in Gasper's Cove Seamstress, crafter, and empty-nester Valerie Rankin has plans to open a crafter's co-op that will put Gasper's Cove, Nova Scotia on the map. One month before opening day, she still has to pin down a venue, patch up the family business, iron out corruption in the town council, and unravel why anyone who tries to help her ends up dead. With the help of her Golden Retriever, an ex-con who loves cats, and a community of first, second, and third cousins, she just might pull it off. All-new cozy mystery series set in the world of the fictitious yet immersive Gasper's Cove where crafting and community collide Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this warm, quirky mystery featuring empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to re-invigorate the family business and her hometown. A perfect gift for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or simply a great read

Ghosts of the past haunt the crafters of Gasper's Cove Two generations ago, Winston Churchill's greatest lie washed ashore in Nova Scotia. Before anyone can recover what was lost, a bus tour director is found murdered, and Duck, an ex-con with a soft spot for animals, is arrested. Promising Duck's heartbroken cat she will find a way to bring him home, Valerie sets out to find the real killer. Are ingenuity and creativity enough to save Valerie and the crafters from rum runners, murder, and the burden of their secrets? The second book in this cozy mystery series set in the world of the fictitious yet immersive Gasper's Cove, where crafting and community collide Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this story featuring seamstress and empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to give an innocent man a second chance at life A perfect gift for anyone who loves mysteries, crafting, sewing, or simply a great read

Corruption, chaos, and murder-Valerie Rankin is faced with a killer as crafty as she is. Valerie Rankin is back in Gasper's Cove as a mayoral election brings chaos to the small town. A corrupt political scheme controls the town, and Valerie's cousin, Darlene, an ex-hairdresser, decides to run for mayor. With the help of Valerie and the Gasper's crafters, the group crafts a successful campaign. However, false rumors quickly spread about Darlene. Valerie moves to confront mayoral opponent Mighty Mike Murphy only to find him dead with one of her own stenciled campaign signs next to his body. Afraid that she or Darlene could be framed for his murder, Valerie must hunt down a killer before it's too late. The third book in this cozy mystery series is set in a world of political corruption, murder, and crafts Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this warm, quirky mystery featuring empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her efforts to re-invigorate the family business and her hometown A perfect gift for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or simply a great read

As the threads of events unwind, so does the mystery of a potential murder. A lot has changed at Rankin's General. Valerie becomes the new manager, while her cousin Rollie opens a B&B with his librarian lady friend, Catherine. The Gasper's Cove Crafters eagerly plan a weeklong sewing and crafting retreat at the new B&B, only to discover a disastrous double-booking with a food truck rally, a corporate getaway, and a secretive romantic weekend. Valerie, determined to restore order, faces missing items, a misplaced fiancé, and potential murder suspects. As chaos unfolds, unexpected help arrives, but at what cost? Valerie's most ambitious project yet may be her last.

Lies, chaos, and an unexpected death-the hunt for a killer begins. When a blunder among the senior members threatens to expose secrets they can't bear to reveal, Valerie Rankin and her crafting group band together to protect their own. But one lie spirals into another and leads to an unexpected murder that leaves everyone stunned. Now, they face a harrowing choice: confess and risk becoming suspects, or keep their secrets and hunt for the killer themselves. The only way out is to channel their creativity into solving this deadly mess, but how will they do it? The fifth book in this cozy mystery series is set in the tight-knit fictional community of Gasper's Cove, Nova Scotia where secrets run deep, an unexpected murder takes place, and a killer is on the loose Mystery lovers and crafters alike will adore immersing themselves in this warm, quirky mystery featuring empty-nester Valerie Rankin and her quest to solve a murder mystery A perfect gift for anyone who loves crafting, sewing, or simply a great read