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Shooting by the Sea
Ellen Jacobson
When Mollie McGhie attends the grand opening of her friend's nail salon, she's looking forward to getting a manicure and sipping on champagne. The event is going great until Mollie discovers a dead body nearby and her friend's brother is arrested for murder. Mollie agrees to help clear his name. During the course of her investigation, she has to do some crazy things including auditioning for a game show, giving a pedicure to the local chief of police, and teaching her cat how to play the ukulele. Can Mollie get to the truth and find out who the real murderer is? Shooting by the Sea is the fifth book in the light, humorous, and original Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab Shooting by the Sea today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last. Spoiler Alert: You'll be humming Elvis tunes to yourself after...
Overboard on the Ocean
Ellen Jacobson
What would you do if your hubby decided to hand over your life savings to a con artist? When Mollie McGhie went on a cruise to the Bahamas, she wasn't expecting someone to fall overboard. Convinced that foul play was involved, Mollie sets out to prove that it was murder. During the course of her investigation, Mollie uncovers an investment scam that her husband almost got sucked into and discovers exactly how boring maritime law is. In between tracking down clues and questioning suspects, Mollie also has to help a friend plan her wedding and get her own boat ready to set sail. Can Mollie discover who the killer is or will she end up in a watery grave of her own? Overboard on the Ocean is the sixth book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab Overboard on the Ocean today and laugh out loud from...
Smitten with Baklava
Ellen Jacobson
When Olivia is forced to take her first vacation in five years, she travels to a picturesque Greek island. But instead of spending time relaxing by the pool, Olivia finds herself hate-flirting with Xander, a local guy with a cocky smile and a unibrow. Just when Olivia starts to fall for Xander, her boss assigns her to a secret work project—one that will force her to choose between her career and love. Smitten with Baklava is a standalone closed door romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and happily ever afters, you'll love Olivia and Xander's story. Want more laughs, sizzling kisses, and all the feels? Check out the rest of the Smitten with Travel romcom series. Book #1 – Smitten with Ravioli (Ginny's story set in Italy)Book #2 – Smitten with Croissants (Mia's story set in France)Book #3 – Smitten with Strudel...
Robbery at the Roller Derby
Ellen Jacobson
When Mollie joined a roller derby team, she thought she only needed to worry about bumps and bruises. But when something valuable is stolen from the locker room, she decides to investigate and find the culprit. In between identifying suspects, working at a mind-numbing temp job, and skating practice, she also meets a guy who just might change her view on blind dates. As Mollie pursues her investigation, not everyone is thrilled when she starts asking one too many questions. Can Mollie skate her way out of danger? Or will her nosiness be the death of her? Robbery at the Roller Derby is a prequel novella to the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries, a whimsical series with a nautical twist. The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries Book #1—Murder at the Marina Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy (TBA)
Murder Aboard the Mistletoe
Ellen Jacobson
When Mollie McGhie attends a Christmas party aboard the Mistletoe, she was planning on sipping eggnog, decorating a nautically themed tree, and opening presents. But when someone is killed on board the boat and Santa Claus is arrested, Mollie is thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. Can Mollie discover whodunit before someone else ends up dead? Murder Aboard the Mistletoe is the seventh book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab Murder Aboard the Mistletoe today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last. The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries Prequel – Robbery at the Roller Derby Book #1 – Murder at the Marina Book #2 – Bodies in the Boatyard Book #3 – Poisoned by the Pier Book #3.5 – Buried by the Beach...
Smitten with Caviar
Ellen Jacobson
It's classical violin and caviar versus country music dreams in this sweet romantic comedy set in Monaco. When Jasmine's string quartet heads to the glittering playground of Monaco, she's hoping to land a rich husband. Bonus points if he's royal and good-looking. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she runs into Asger, a Danish waiter who once attended her high school as an exchange student. Sure, he's got those sexy Scandinavian vibes going on, but he's broke and his dream of becoming a country music star is far-fetched, to say the least. Jasmine fights her growing attraction to Asger, but when the two of them are forced to work together in a musical competition, her feelings for him quickly become complicated. Can Jasmine let go of her dream for a lavish lifestyle to embrace a love that's as unexpected as it is genuine? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters,...
Smitten with Candy Canes
Ellen Jacobson
Okay, so I kissed Max once. The kiss was good . . . great, actually. But Max? A total jerk. Now I'm stuck with him in Santa's Village for work. He wants to pretend we're a couple. All I want to do is clobber him over the head with a giant candy cane. Then I want to kiss him again. Whoa, hang on a minute there, Zoe! No kissing that jerk. Never. Ever. Again. My Christmas wish? Please don't let me become smitten with Max. Smitten with Candy Canes is a standalone closed door romantic comedy novella with a happily ever after ending you'll swoon over. If you like quirky characters, goofy humor, and Christmas romance, you'll love Zoe and Max's story. Note: This novella was originally published as part of the Love, Laughter & Happily Ever After romantic comedy collection. Want more laughs, sizzling kisses, and all the feels? Check out the rest of the Smitten with...
Poisoned by the Book
Ellen Jacobson
Books can be deadly in the wrong hands. Thea Olson is looking forward to volunteering at the annual book fair and raising money for her local library. But when one of the most prominent citizens in her small North Dakota town is poisoned, Thea's plans take a sharp turn. With the assistance of her grandmother, the nerdy and handsome library director, and an obnoxious chameleon that only she can see, Thea searches for clues and follows leads. Despite the fact that the chief of police dismisses the idea of foul play, Thea's intuition tells her otherwise. As she interviews suspects, Thea stumbles across secrets and hidden motives that threaten to derail the investigation. Can Thea piece together the puzzle before another life is lost? Poisoned by the Book is the second installment in the humorous library series set in the fictional town of Why, North Dakota. If you like quirky characters, obnoxious buffalo, and...
Smitten with Travel Romantic Comedy Collection
Ellen Jacobson
Wacky humor. Happily ever afters. Lots of laughs. All the feels. If hilarious romantic comedies are your jam, you'll want to check out this collection. Three women traveling the globe who find love when they least expect it. Book 1 – Smitten with Ravioli (set in Italy) Ginny isn't sure what she's more scared of—cats that drool or falling for that annoying history professor in her Italian cooking course. Sure, Preston has amazing blue eyes, but he's an arrogant know-it-all, just like her ex. Will Ginny end up falling for a guy she can't stand? Book 2 – Smitten with Croissants (set in France) When Mia met Pierre, she thought he was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he's a geeky billionaire. Mia learned the hard way that you can't trust rich guys. But when she finds herself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to her rescue. A...
Dead in the Dinghy
Ellen Jacobson
What would you do if your husband became obsessed with turning your cat into an internet sensation? Mollie McGhie is excited about the Coconut Cove regatta. She's looking forward to sailing to Destiny Key, enjoying the Fourth of July festivities, and dressing her cat, Mrs. Moto, up in adorable costumes for her hubby's crazy new YouTube channel. Instead, they lose the race, get caught in a dangerous storm, and find a dead body in their dinghy. The local chief of police claims that it was an accidental death, but Mollie is convinced that a murder took place. During her investigation, Mollie gets drawn into the local art community, worries that her cat is going to turn into a diva, learns more about the mysterious Destiny Key, and even does a waitressing gig in exchange for bacon. Can Mollie prove that someone was murdered in her dinghy or will this heinous crime be covered up? Dead in the Dinghy is the fourth book in...
Bodies in the Boatyard
Ellen Jacobson
What would you do if your hubby announced that he wanted to downsize and move onto a sailboat? Mollie McGhie loves her beachfront cottage. When her husband announces that he wants to sell the house, downsize, and move onto their dilapidated sailboat, she's not impressed. When the boat starts leaking, she secretly hopes it will sink. Instead, they haul her out of the water and into the boatyard. Fixing the boat up is bad enough, but when Mollie finds someone has been killed nearby, things get even worse. Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death in the boatyard, along with her adorable feline companion, Mrs. Moto. While she searches for clues, she meets more of the quirky characters who live in the small Floridian town of Coconut Cove, learns about sea turtles, overcomes her fear of public speaking, and, of course, eats way too many sugary treats. Can Mollie catch the killer before someone else ends...
Poisoned by the Pier
Ellen Jacobson
What would you do if your hubby signed the two of you up for an extreme diet? Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she's thrust into another murder investigation. While she tries to identify the killer, Coconut Cove's annual boating festival is in full swing. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas. Can Mollie nab the murderer before someone else is poisoned? Poisoned by the Pier is the third book in the hilarious Mollie McGhie cozy sailing mystery series. If you like kooky characters, adorable cats, and plenty of chocolate, you'll love this cozy mystery. Grab your copy today and laugh out loud from the first page to the last....
Murder at the Library
Ellen Jacobson
Libraries are full of books . . . and deadly secrets. When Thea Olson agreed to volunteer at her local library, she anticipated shelving books, not stumbling across a dead body. Concerned her brother, the acting chief of police, is in over his head, Thea is determined to find out whodunit. She investigates the murder with the assistance of her grandmother and the handsome new library director. Just when the trio of amateur sleuths hit a dead-end, a snarky chameleon appears in the library with cryptic clues for Thea. At first, she thinks she's hallucinating. But once Thea accepts the fact that the obnoxious reptile is real, she realizes he might just help her crack the case. Can Thea discover who the murderer is before someone else is taken out of circulation? This is the first in a new library series set in the fictional town of Why, North Dakota. If you like quirky characters, chameleons, way too much coffee, and all...
Smitten with Ravioli
Ellen Jacobson
I'm not sure what I'm more scared of—cats that drool or falling for that annoying history professor in my Italian cooking course. Sure, Preston Whitaker has amazing blue eyes, but he's an arrogant know-it-all, just like my ex. I can't stand the man. And now I'm stuck with him for the next four weeks in Italy. If you gave me a choice between snuggling with a drooling cat or with Preston, I'd choose the cat in a heartbeat. Or would I? Did I mention how cute Preston is? Maybe I should have a holiday romance with him. That would be okay, right? It could be a fun diversion. Then, once I leave Italy, I'll never have to see that pretentious jerk again. Just one teeny-tiny problem—I think I might be falling for him big time. Will I be able to say goodbye to him when the cooking course is over? Smitten with Ravioli is a standalone romantic...
Murder at the Marina
Ellen Jacobson
A dilapidated sailboat for your anniversary—not very romantic. A dead body on board—even worse. Mollie McGhie is hoping for diamonds for her tenth wedding anniversary. Instead, her husband presents her with a dilapidated sailboat. Just one problem—she doesn't know anything about boats, nor does she want to. When Mollie discovers someone murdered on board, she hopes it will convince her husband that owning a boat is a bad idea. Unfortunately, he's more determined than ever to fix the boat up and set out to sea. Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment, investigates an alien abduction, eats way too many chocolate bars, adopts a cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to. Can Mollie discover who the murderer is before her nosiness gets her...
Smitten with Croissants
Ellen Jacobson
I thought Pierre was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he's a geeky billionaire. I've learned the hard way that you can't trust rich guys. But when I find myself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to my rescue. He plies me with croissants, charms me with his cocky smile, dazzles me with charity balls, and his nerdy sense of humor makes me giggle. I think I'm starting to fall for him. But I can't. A small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a smooth-talking, cosmopolitan French billionaire don't belong together, right? Or do they? Smitten with Croissants is a standalone romantic comedy with a happily ever after ending that you'll swoon over. If you like sweet romance with plenty of goofy humor, mouth-watering French food, and geeky billionaires, you'll love Mia and Pierre's story. Check out the other books in...
