History tells us what people do.
Historical fiction helps us imagine how they felt.-Guy Vanderhaeghe
Notebook Mysteries Series
Preorder--Releasing December 9, 2024
Notebook Mysteries ~The Twelve Days of Murder
A Novella
Christmas is only seven days away! The family has settled in for a quiet holiday. A special gift is on order for Henrietta and other shopping is ongoing. What else is there to do but to enjoy the season?
A night out changes that. It becomes a murderous countdown to Christmas.
Released--August 6, 2024
Notebook Mysteries ~ Art of Deception (book 7)
Priest, Stolen Jewels, Mystery, and Murder!!
A friend needs help when a family member is viciously murdered. Emma and Jeremy must juggle new family responsibilities and an undercover investigation. The situation becomes complicated quickly with more than one suspect desperately seeking money that the deceased may have been hiding. Is there money to be found? Murder and mayhem abound, and Emma and Jeremy will have to use all their skills to solve this case!
Released September 2023 --Out now!!
Notebook Mysteries ~A Party to Remember (a Novella)
Another Christmas Novella for the Notebook Series!!
Bells are ringing, people are singing, and Christmas is coming. The family is planning a wedding for Christmas Eve. They are all working to make it special.
Before that can happen, an invitation arrives to a party. Emma is immediately suspicious-why were they invited, why was it in Chicago and not New York City? Is Emma overreacting or is something up at the party? Or will it be a party to remember?
Released July 2023
Notebook Mysteries ~ Parisian Intrigue (book 6)
Book six of the Notebook Mysteries Series Paris-A world's fair... and Mysteries Abound!
A suspicious invitation for an all-paid trip to Paris... something doesn’t quite feel right to our favorite detective, but who would turn down a trip to the City of Lights? Especially a chance to see the 1889 Paris Exposition and spend time with family and loved ones? Emma, Jeremy, Tim, and Dora accept the offer and the Eiffel Tower leads the way to see the marvels of the modern era.
Amazed at the demonstrations of innovations that will change their world, Emma and her team make new friends, some of whom may not be “friends” at all!
There are two mysteries that entwine the team members. The first; a mysterious girl who appears and disappears-how can Emma and Jeremy help her? The second Dora is told a secret that could affect all at the exposition. Will she and Tim be able to solve it on their own? The team finds themselves involved in more than sightseeing in the city of lights. Follow Emma and her team on their way to France for another grand adventure during the 1889 Paris Exposition.
Released May 2023
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (book 5)
Suspicions ~ book five of the Notebook Mysteries Series. Emma and her intrepid mystery-solving team are back!
January 1889: the Pinkertons and Emma find themselves tangled in a heart-rending case. Emma and Jeremy struggle to help each other through a challenging and emotionally draining mystery that tests their investigating powers as well as their partnership. When that one seems stable, Emma-our courageous sleuth- finds herself compelled to assist three families that have reached out to her. One man they all know well is at the center. Both of these mysteries link back to Emma's past.
Finally, back home, her refuge in a predictable home life is upturned by a past-haunted stranger insinuating his way into their small, tight family. Is he what he seems? To regain her peaceful haven, she must deal with him. Is there a shadow of a doubt that he is innocent? A favor owed could be the answer. Action, adventure, and crimes to solve! Join Emma in the exciting fifth Notebook Mystery Series.
Released September 2022
Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas (a Novella)
Rattling chains, secret rooms, and spirits abound. Charles Dickens would approve of the ghostly going-on.
The family parties are planned, the bakings completed and all that’s left is to decorate the trees. What could be left to do but enjoy the holidays? However, events conspire to change their plans when a simple delivery reveals a deadly stranger. Things are further complicated when a friend of Emma’s asks for help to investigate a reported haunting at his family’s mansion. Deadly events come together right before the holidays can be celebrated.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (book 4)
Emma’s adventures continue as she solves crimes and mysteries in book four of the Notebook Mysteries Series ~ Unexpected Outcomes.
Chicago, 1887 – Events start suddenly for Emma. She and Jeremy are chasing bank robbers who hope to stay hidden in a train wreck. Injuries and death permeate the environment as she struggles to get help from a nearby town. Will the robbers evade capture? Will Emma and Jeremy emergency unscathed?
Home again, there’s time for things to settle down to normal though Emma never wants to settle for normal. She looks to the newspaper for new cases. When one of these starts to take up all of her time, she asked Jeremy to step-in on a second case.
Both become entangled in the two cases with both of them offering the other support as needed. Emma’s case involves a murder and a missing husband. Jeremy’s case involves child labor and possible sabotage. Things aren’t as they seem in either case. Tough decisions are made and they made Emma and Jeremy reevaluate those around them.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Change and Challenges (book 3)
Emma's adventures continue as she solves crimes and mysteries in book three of The Notebook Mysteries series.
Chicago, 1885 Emma Evans is surprised when she is contacted about the reading of a will involving a prior client. She must determine if the inheritance is a good thing or not, it remains to be seen. Papers and business review requires Emma to go to New York City. A trip is quickly organized, during which Jeremy and Emma draw closer to each other and their relationship deepens. As they return home, they realize that they do not want to be apart. How can they do this? What are the choices available in 1885 for a young couple?
The will comes with responsibilities and complicated tasks that also allow her to continue to expand their team's reach and bring old friends closer.
A new case will involve hidden plots, murder, drugs, kidnapping, new and old friends from the first two books in this series. Secrets about Jeremy and Emma's personal life are exposed during that dramatic case that will keep you guessing. Emma will have to use all of her skills to save those in danger.
Emma adds to her adventures by meeting Tony in Paris. He needs help and Jeremy has an ulterior motive when he convinces Emma to go alone to Paris to help a friend. How can she say no?
Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities (book 2)
A determined teen sleuth solves crimes and mysteries in thrilling new escapades!
Chicago, 1883:18-year-old Emma Evans graduates from business school and, building on her investigating success becomes embroiled in several perplexing inquiries. New specialists skilled in photography and disguises join her team and Emma gains professional recognition for her abilities as she struggles to define her feelings for the two men in her life.
But things are not as they seem... in her business life, nor in her puzzling Pinkerton case. Assaulted, threatened, and confused, can Emma keep things together? Can she help an old family friend survive?
You will love a series critics call a “brilliant cozy mystery” and “delightful romp” in an “endearing style.” Don't miss book 2 of this engaging series!
Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (book 1)
In 1881 Chicago, 16-year old Emma Evans is restless and bored, working at her family bakery. She sees the delivery boys having adventures and convinces her Papa to let her work on the delivery wagons dressed as a boy. Her adventures begin and soon she is involved in cases ranging from robbery to murder. She utilizes her skills with knives and self-defense to find her way through.
Les Carnets Mystérieux ~ Emma (French version)
Mystères et intrigues attendent notre jeune détective intrépide qui découvrira de nombreux secrets de famille au fil de ses affaires.
La saga débute à Chicago en 1881, alors que la ville se remet à peine du grand incendie de 1871. Emma travaille dans la boulangerie familiale, mais rêve d'aventure. Pour ce faire, elle saute sur l'occasion de travailler avec les garçons des chariots de livraison.
Ses déambulations l'entraînent dans diverses affaires allant du vol au meurtre. Une affaire en particulier, des plus complexes, s'avère toucher de près sa famille. Pour les protéger et se protéger elle-même, ses compétences d'autodéfense et sa maîtrise des couteaux seront-elles suffisantes ?
Notebook Mysteries Series ~ Box Sets Available now!!
Notebook Mysteries Books 1-2-3
Out Now--Box Set 1-2-3
***BONUS*** Short story showing the beginnings of the Notebook Mysteries Series
Notebook Mysteries Books 4-5-6
NEW RELEASE COMING OCT 2023 --Box set 4-5-6
***BONUS*** Christmas 2022 novella is included!!
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