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Yule Be Dead

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:44:27 +0200

A Christmas crime shocks the merchants of a quaint shopping district in this latest installment of The New York Times bestselling Victoria Square series.
It's Christmastime, but not everyone is jolly—especially not Vonne Barnett. Her dead body has been found in Victoria Square. Katie Bonner, the manager of Artisan's Alley, happens to be at the tea shop Vonne's mother, Francine, owns when the news is delivered.
Vonne left a trail of men behind her so the suspects are many—but the clues are few. A broken teacup leads Katie to one of the suspects, but before she can investigate, she's attacked. Katie may be closing in on a murderer, but time is ticking because the murderer is definitely closing in on her.

****A Christmas crime shocks the merchants of a quaint shopping district in this latest installment of *****The New York Times *****bestselling Victoria Square series**.**

It's Christmastime, but not everyone is jolly--especially not Vonne Barnett. Her dead body has been found in Victoria Square. Katie Bonner, the manager of Artisan's Alley, happens to be at the tea shop Vonne's mother, Francine, owns when the news is delivered.

Vonne left a trail of men behind her so the suspects are many--but the clues are few. A broken teacup leads Katie to one of the suspects, but before she can investigate, she's attacked. Katie may be closing in on a murderer, but time is ticking because the murderer is definitely closing in on her.

Grape Expectations

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:55:51 +0200

Young heiress Dolly Madison arrives on Martha's Vineyard with an agenda to discover and taste the great wines of this picturesque island off the coast of Massachusetts ... only to learn there are none. What she will find, however, is far more compelling—and could just change her life. ============================ The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett's pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it's her talent — whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett — that keeps her in their hearts. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square and Lotus bay Mystery series, and the Tales of Telenia adventure-fantasy saga, and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s).The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett's pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times...

The Reluctant Bride

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:52:19 +0200

Don Parsons and Nick Ferrell bought a ramshackle Victoria spinster and plan to transform her into a Painted Lady. Weddings and other parties are a part of their business plan. They'll be hosting a small ceremony and reception for bride-to-be Lauren Washborne ... except she doesn't seem all that enthusiastic about her upcoming nuptials. Don wants to know why—but Nick is against the idea. Will Lauren have a chance to live happily ever after, or will her suitor be left at the altar?

Tea'd Off

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:53:12 +0200

With the grand relaunch of Victoria Square's tea shop, Tealicious, just days away, Nona Fiske decides it's time to sabotage it and its owner, Katie Bonner. With gossip, innuendo, and outright lies, Nona tries to turn the other merchants on the Square against Katie. But Katie has learned how to deal with people like Nona. Can she kill with kindness? This story takes place between the Victoria Square mystery novels Yule Be Dead and Killer Ink.

A Ruff Week

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:05:13 +0300

When five abandoned puppies were found behind Victoria Square, merchants and Artisan Alley vendors scrambled to claim them. But one of those adoptions hasn't worked out. Katie Bonner has one week to find Lily a new home or she'll be turned in to a kill shelter. When door after another slams in her face, Katie fears she won't be able to stop what seems inevitable, as the only person interested in saving Lily has plans that would destroy this sweet dog's nature.

Will Katie prevail or is Lily doomed to never find her furever home?

Murder Ink

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:53:28 +0200

The charm of Victoria Square may prove to be only skin deep when murder follows the arrival of a tattoo parlor in town in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.
A tattoo parlor on Victoria Square? Some of the merchants get hot under the collar at the proposal, but could they be driven to kill to stop it? That's what the sheriff's office and Katie Bonner want to know when the building's owner is electrocuted with his own saw.
Meanwhile, tensions rise when a hot chef takes over the square's tea shop. Will Katie have three men vying for her affections, or will her rival take the tea cake?

A Final Gift

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:40:13 +0200

#2 by Lorraine Bartlett - A Tale of Blythe Cove Manor Will anything heal the pain of a grieving daughter?
When a trip meant to be a gift of a weekend trip together turns into a painful solo journey, can the magic of Blythe Cove Manor help? The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett's pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it's her talent—whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett — that keeps her in the hearts of her readers. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series, the Tales of Telenia adventure-fantasy saga, and now the Lotus Bay Mysteries, and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s).

An Unexpected Visitor

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:42:03 +0200

#3 by Lorraine Bartlett - A Tale of Blythe Cove Manor All is quiet at Blythe Cove Manor as its proprietress, Blythe Calvert, anticipates a peaceful holiday along with her cat, Martha. But then a taxi pulls up and drops off a troubled, runaway teen looking for a safe haven. Can the magic of Blythe Cove Manor heal this young girl's aching heart?
The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett's pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it's her talent—whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett — that keeps her in the hearts of her readers. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series, the Tales of Telenia adventure-fantasy saga, and now the Lotus Bay Mysteries, and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s).

Lorraine Bartlett - Tori Cannon-Kathy Grant 00.5 - Panty Raid

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:35:40 +0200

MINI-MYSTERY

Tori Cannon and her BFF, Kathy Grant, get together for a girl’s weekend of wine, cookies, and laughter, but there’s also the specter of a panty pincher hanging around the laundry room of the complex where Tori lives. Kathy thinks they can catch the culprit red-handed in a panty raid!

This mini-mystery introduces the two main characters of the upcoming Lotus Bay Mysteries. WITH BAITED BREATH arrives Fall 2014.

Christmas At Swans Nest

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:49:13 +0200

The holidays are fast approaching, and Kathy Grant is hard at work on the renovations of her soon-to-be bed and breakfast. An unexpected winter storm disrupts her friends' plans, and it looks like her B&B will have to open a little early. And then there are the cryptic notes that hint of a treasure to be found somewhere in the house. Will Kathy and her friends find the cache of cash?

One Hot Murder

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 00:35:40 +0200

Where there’s smoke…
Katie Bonner, the reluctant manager of Artisans Alley in the quaint shopping district of Victoria Square, is no stranger to ambivalence. Things have been going hot and heavy with pizza maker Andy Rust—so much so that Katie has moved in over his pizza parlor. But now that summer’s ushered in a heat wave, an apartment above pizza ovens without an air conditioner is making Katie hot and bothered.
At the height of the heat wave, a tragic fire strikes Victoria Square. Wood U, a small store selling wooden gifts and small furniture, is destroyed. But the fire may just be a smoke screen—for murder. A body is found among the charred wreckage, and the victim didn’t die from smoke inhalation. He was shot. Now—despite making Detective Ray Davenport hot under the collar—Katie is determined to smoke out a coldhearted killer…

Review

Praise for A Crafty Killing (Best of 2011 by Suspense Magazine):
“Fun plot, fanciful characters, really fabulous crafts . . . Bartlett put her art and soul into this mystery!” —Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author

“Bartlett combines murder, a touch of romance, and a lot of intrigue in this charming story. With a cast of personable characters and a lively, fast-paced story line, readers will be enthralled and delighted with this fresh new series.” —*Fresh Fiction
“A fun new mystery with a cast of charming characters . . . Readers will look forward to more with Katie and the artisans from Artisans Alley.” —The Mystery Reader *

About the Author

Lorraine Bartlett is a New York Times bestselling author of another mystery series.

A Basket Full of Bargains

Sun, 21 Nov 1999 15:49:13 +0200

Iris Drake is an odd duck. She knows everyone at Artisans Alley arts-and-crafts arcade, but nobody knows her. When she walks into Gilda's Gourmet Basket on Victoria Square, she's a stranger there, too—but not for long. Yet she hasn't to come to Gilda to buy her wares—she's there to sell some of her own. All goes well until Iris's secret is exposed. Should Gilda step in to make things right, or walk away from an unpleasant situation?

Dead, Bath, and Beyond

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:49:13 +0200

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA.

A Crafty Killing

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:49:11 +0200