Snow Falls Alaska Cozy

Bethany Lights never expected to be accused of murder. Determined to start life anew in the beautiful and snowy state of Alaska after the death of her abusive husband, Bethany dreams of healing and reliving her happy childhood memories as she opens up a cozy and quiet coffee shop. But after a man arrives to threaten her – and suspiciously turns up dead shortly after – Bethany is thrust head-first into a murder investigation… and all eyes are on her. Fighting to prove her innocence only becomes more difficult when a second death shakes the small town of Snow Falls. Caught up in a whirlwind of accusations and clues, Bethany is faced with the seemingly impossible task of rooting out the cold-blooded killer who is trying so hard to frame her. Surrounded by suspicious townsfolk and unsure who she can trust, Bethany and her newfound friend Sarah must outwit the murderer and clear her name if she ever hopes to live a quiet life again. Can Bethany expose the real culprit behind the murders? Or will her new chance at life end before it can even begin?

Bethany Lights was looking forward to her new life in Snow Falls, a tiny community in the depths of the Alaskan wilderness. Settling in to a life that was mundane was all she wanted for now but events would soon overtake her and her roommate Julie. When an opportunity to help renovate a ski resort comes up, Bethany and Julie jump at the chance to get to an even more remote spot, reachable only by snowmobile. Traveling with an irritable and cranky old man and his wife, the two friends arrive at the secluded spot to discover that it is far from what they had hoped for. Cold and dark, and perched on a lonely mountaintop, there's not another living soul for miles around. Or is there? When their spare fuel for their snowmobile is stolen it's worrying enough to imagine that an unknown person is lurking. But when a dead body literally falls out of the walk-in freezer it becomes apparent that something is terribly wrong. With a killer on the loose, no way of summoning help from the outside world and a storm rolling in, Bethany and her friends are about to find out that the wilds of Alaska aren't the only dangers they face. Someone is out to kill them. Now, at the edge of her sanity and the edge of the world too, Bethany is going to need all her wits if she is to survive the coming hours and get off the mountain alive..

A remote lake house, a threatening phone call, and a terrifying mystery that could be her last. Desperate to protect her best friend Julie after a strange threatening phone call, Bethany Lights flees Alaska to a small town nestled in the North Carolina mountains. But they're not out of the woods yet. Somebody wants them dead… and Bethany is about to be catapulted into a terrifying fight for survival. Held hostage by masked madmen and trapped in a remote lake house, Bethany and Julie find themselves dragged into a confusing mystery with life-changing consequences. As the bodies begin to pile up, Bethany knows that their time is running out. Faced with murder, betrayal, and a deadly case filled with hungry scorpions, Bethany is horrified to realize that this time, the mystery involves her own mother… Can Bethany outsmart her captors and unravel the truth behind the killers? Or will her next case prove too much for her to beat? As the third riveting novel in the Snow Falls Alaska Mystery series, Bethany Light's next adventure is a page-turning who-dun-it that's brimming with head-scratching clues, a determined heroine, and all the twists and turns of a captivating cozy mystery.

Bethany thought she could outrun murder and vacation in a cozy autumn town in Vermont. After moving to small-town Snow Falls Alaska, Bethany quickly learns that murder seems to be stalking her. So at the advice of her good friend, Sarah Spencer, Bethany takes Julie Walsh and they go on vacation in Vermont. Their bed and breakfast, owned by two comedians, is perfect… until a vicious murder takes place. Thrown into the heart of a murder case, she begins to unravel clues while realizing that the Snowman that chased her is now after her friend Sarah. Torn between two places and two murderers, Sarah finds herself in a precarious position; protect a killer, or become his next victim. But he's not the only stone-cold killer lurking in the chilly autumn wind. Even if Bethany makes all the right choices, she might not survive her trip to Vermont-the snowman might finally exact his revenge.

This winter wonderland is hiding a dangerous killer... Amateur sleuth Bethany Lights is eager to enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving with her family and settle into her new home in the beautiful town of Snow Falls, Alaska. But when her crazy Uncle Riley appears on her doorstep, a holiday headache quickly turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game when a body turns up in the snow. Determined to solve the mystery, Bethany's simple investigation soon sends her tumbling down a sinister rabbit hole into a world of sharp secrets and painful truths that all seem to revolve around her crazy uncle. With the town crippled by a vicious snowstorm and a ruthless murderer on the prowl, Bethany finds herself embroiled in a battle of wits that could have devastating consequences. And after her best friend and uncle are kidnapped, Bethany is forced out into an icy world where a deadly snowman is waiting for her... Will Bethany survive Thanksgiving and save the day? Or will she end up as frozen leftovers on the plate of an unseen killer?

Imagine a Christmas where snowflakes and sleigh bells mix with murder and mayhem. Welcome to Snow Falls, Alaska, where the holiday season is anything but typical. Bethany Lights' festive plans take a chilling detour when a young boy bursts onto a deserted, icy road in front of her SUV. This is no ordinary child, and what follows is a murder mystery filled with spine-tingling twists and turns. Teaming up with Sarah Spencer, Bethany scrambles to unravel the secrets surrounding the boy she narrowly avoided hitting. But the plot thickens when a savage snowstorm traps her in the local hospital and the boy goes missing. As a cold-blooded killer emerges with a chilling ultimatum, Bethany realizes her life is hanging by a thread. But wait, there's another player in this twisted tale. An unknown force steps in, complicating matters and putting Bethany squarely in the crosshairs. Will she survive this dangerous game, or will her Christmas turn deadly?

Welcome to Los Angeles, where Bethany Lights, Alaska's own amateur sleuth, is about to get more than she bargained for. A favor for a friend goes sideways when a dead body shows up, then disappears, throwing her sunny trip into shadow. Bethany's living it up in a big mansion, but she learns it's all paid for with mystery money, and her friend Pete is in trouble with some serious Hollywood power players. Bethany is good at fitting puzzle pieces together back home, but L.A. is a whole other ballgame. She makes some rough-and-tumble biker friends and hears key truths from a woman who knows too much. It's all leading to a showdown in a dark room with someone who's more monster than man. This isn't just another case, this is about survival. "Muffins and Malice" is your ticket to ride along with Bethany. No swear words, no mess-just a straight-up, good mystery.

Bethany Lights just wants to escape the icy grip of Alaska for a warm beach and a little peace. But when her travel plans go up in smoke and she's stranded in a blizzard, her simple trip turns into a fight for survival. A missed flight, a wrong turn, and an eerie lake resort with a dark past are just the beginning of her nightmare.Stumbling into a deadly game, Bethany soon discovers she's not alone-there are killers lurking in the shadows, and two of them are sisters with a knack for magic tricks... the deadly kind. With no way out and a storm closing in, Bethany has to rely on her wits-and maybe a little coffee-fueled courage-to survive.Will she make it out, or will the last trick of the night be her final act?

Bethany Lights has solved plenty of mysteries in her cozy coffee shop, but none of them involved dodging avalanches while hunting bank robbers. When her devastated friend Julie Walsh insists on returning to the cursed ski resort on Ice Mountain-the same place they barely escaped alive before-Bethany fears their luck has finally run out.Julie's world has crumbled after her son's betrayal, and she sees the remote mountain resort as her only escape. But someone doesn't want them to reach their destination alive. Mysterious explosions trigger deadly avalanches, and soon Bethany realizes they're caught in the middle of a deadly hunt for twenty million dollars in stolen money. With professional thieves, corrupt cops, and bone-chilling cold all trying to kill them, Bethany must rely on her amateur detective skills to keep her friends alive.Some mountains hold grudges, and Ice Mountain isn't finished with Bethany Lights. This time, solving the mystery might cost more than she's willing to pay.Once you've survived Ice Mountain, it never lets you go. USA Today bestselling author, Wendy Meadows, is a passionate Cozy Mystery Author whose meticulously crafted stories showcase witty women sleuths and engaging plots. Her primary influences include but are not limited to mystery genre greats Joanne Fluke, Ellery Adams, and James Patterson. To date, she has published dozens of books, which include her popular Sweetfern Harbor Series, Maple Hill Series, and Alaska Cozy Series, to name a few.In a previous life, Wendy worked as a Graphic Designer, earning her Graphic Design Certification at the prestigious New York based Sessions School of Design. With this valuable artistic background, she designs her own book covers. In fact, she began writing fiction soon after designing numerous book covers for other fiction authors.When she isn't writing about female detectives and their tactful crime solving, you can find Wendy either tending to her hobby farm, playing video games, relaxing on her back porch, or coloring in her growing collection of adult coloring books. She also loves spending quality time with her husband, two sons, two cats, and one adorable Labradoodle. Together, they call "The Granite State" home sweet home.To find out more about Wendy Meadows both personally and creatively, feel free to visit her official website at www.wendymeadows.com