Vista del Vino Culinary Cozy Mystery

A vineyard, a vendetta…and a very dead vintner. Welcome to Vista del Vino, where the wine is bold, the gossip flows faster than the Cabernet, and murder is always uncorked.Casey Nolan thought she was leaving the drama behind when she left New York with her teenage son, Liam, and his loyal diabetic alert dog, Ranger. A fresh start, some much-needed family time, and maybe even a chance to finally catch her breath after a rough divorce. But when a local winemaker turns up dead, Casey's investigative instincts kick in faster than you can say malbec.Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery (and keep herself out of the suspect pool), Casey starts digging-only to find that old secrets have deep roots, and some people would kill to keep them buried. Between juggling single motherhood, Liam's Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, and the town's ever-watchful eyes, Casey has her hands full. But with a little help from her friends-and a few well-timed glasses of wine-she just might crack the case.Murder Uncorked is the perfect pour for fans of cozy culinary mysteries, small-town secrets, and amateur sleuths who refuse to quit. With suspense, heartwarming moments, and mouth-watering gluten-free recipes at the end, this book will leave you craving your next visit to Southern California wine country!Pour yourself a glass and start reading today!

A fragrant field, a festival in full swing…and a banker about to take their last breath.The vineyards of Vista del Vino are buzzing with excitement over the annual wine and food festival, but when a local banker is found dead in the middle of a picturesque lavender farm, the celebration takes an unexpected turn.Former investigative journalist Casey Nolan thought she was trading high-stakes reporting for a quieter life in wine country, but trouble just has a way of finding her. With her teenage son, Liam, back in school, Casey's new investigative partner is none other than Ranger, Liam's ever-loyal diabetic alert dog, who proves he's just as skilled at sniffing out clues as he is at keeping Liam safe.As Casey peels back layers of small-town secrets, she discovers a web of financial intrigue that could shake Vista del Vino to its core. Between balancing single motherhood, writing her novel, and taste-testing her mother's latest gluten-free culinary creations, Casey's got her hands full. But when the killer gets too close for comfort, Casey must act fast before someone else takes their last breath.Lavender's Last Breath is a tantalizing blend of mystery, found family, and mouth-watering recipes, perfect for fans of cozy culinary whodunits. Grab your copy and escape into the flavors-and dangers-of Vista del Vino today!

A crisp autumn night, a golden harvest…and a murder that leaves everyone shaken.Under the glow of the Harvest Moon, what should be a festive evening at a picturesque apple orchard takes a deadly turn. Former investigative journalist Casey Nolan thought she was finally settling into her new life in Vista del Vino, surrounded by family, friends, and plenty of wine. But when a shocking murder stirs up long-buried secrets, bitter rivalries, and hidden debts, Casey finds herself tangled in a mystery as twisted as the orchard's gnarled branches.With her sharp instincts, a nose for trouble, and her son's ever-loyal diabetic alert dog, Ranger, keeping her company on the investigative trail, Casey is determined to unearth the truth-before the killer takes another life. But in a town where past and present intertwine, solving the case means leaning heavily on the people who have become her second family.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with heart, Murder Under the Harvest Moon blends small-town charm, tightly woven suspense, and the warmth of found family. Set against the stunning backdrop of Southern California wine country, this third book in the Vista del Vino series is best enjoyed in sequence.With gluten-free recipes and book club discussion questions included, this is one deliciously immersive mystery you won't want to miss.Pour yourself a glass and start sleuthing today!

A festive St. Patrick's Day, a town steeped in tradition… and a murder that leaves everyone seeing red.Casey Nolan thought she was finally settling into her new life in Vista del Vino-raising her teenage son, Liam, bonding with her extended family, and maybe even enjoying a little peace and quiet. But when a beloved community figure is found dead during the town's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration ever, her plans for a drama-free holiday are dashed faster than an Irish Car Bomb at last call.With old rivalries, buried secrets, and family tensions bubbling to the surface, suspicion lands on one of her closest friend's relatives. Casey knows there's more to the story-and she won't stand by while an innocent person takes the fall. But as she digs deeper, the weight of the case starts to take its toll, dredging up painful memories and pushing her already fragile sense of stability to the brink. With her investigative instincts sharpened and Ranger, Liam's ever-loyal diabetic alert dog, by her side, Casey must unravel the truth before the stress of the case unravels her.A Wild Rover Returns is a heartwarming and twist-filled cozy mystery perfect for fans of small-town intrigue, found family, and amateur sleuths who refuse to quit. Full of suspense, charm, and St. Patrick's Day spirit, this fourth installment in the Vista del Vino series is best enjoyed in order-but just like a good mystery, it's never too late to start sleuthing!Includes gluten-free recipes and book club discussion questions!