Bøker av Beth Prentice

For fans of Sophie Kinsella and Janet Evanovich... From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes a series full of romance, mystery, laughter, and a house hiding more than one deadly secret...Just when I thought the only problems I had in life were my crazy family and far too many nightmares, the house reveals yet another secret! This time it's a skeleton in the back yard. And it has an extra hand. Urgh!The find isn't something I can easily forget but maybe if I can learn the truth of how it all got into my garden, I can put the secrets of the house to rest for good. But can life be that easy? Apparently not.Ed the super-hot policeman, a group of sex crazed senior citizens, and Bradley the owner of Westport Tours, are all sending me crazy. Add to that I have far too many near misses with death and I find myself in a race to hammer the For Sale sign into the ground.Can I solve the mystery of the bones, placate my real estate agent, and prove to my gorgeous new boyfriend that I'm perfectly sane? Or will I uncover something much more sinister?I just hope it's not my body the next owners find!Give Murder A Hand is the second book in this light-hearted romantic mystery series. If you like crazy families, fun engaging reads, and a sweet romance, all tied together with a ribbon of danger then you'll love this instalment in The Westport Mysteries.

From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes an Aloha Lagoon mystery that will leave you gasping for more... Samantha Reynolds had hoped that moving to the resort town of Aloha Lagoon would be the start of an exciting new life. Sure it may not be everything she had hoped for-she's living with her mom, has no job, no income, and absolutely no idea what to do next. But it's a start! Out of options, Samantha decides to take a job she's just a little under-qualified for-a children's surfing instructor at the Aloha Lagoon Resort. She can surf...she just doesn't know how to teach surfing. But that soon becomes the least of her worries. Throw in two dead bodies, two unexpected inheritances, and one hot bartender, and the heat in Aloha Lagoon has quickly turned up! Samantha just needs to figure out why her family is involved, control a group of preadolescent kids, keep her mom and brother out of jail, and get the hot bartender to notice her. It couldn't be that hard, could it? With the help of her new friend Alani and some of the quirky residents of Aloha Lagoon, she just may be able to pull it all off...and still keep everybody alive! "I love visiting Aloha Lagoon!! As soon as you start reading one of the books in this amazing series, you are completely lost in the resort, the people and murder!!!" Cozy Mystery Book Reviews About Aloha Lagoon: There's trouble in paradise... Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! The Aloha Lagoon Mysteries follows different heroines in the resort town of Aloha Lagoon. Murder, love, and laughter mix together in each sub-series about the different heroines, each one written by a different author. Books in this series can be read in any order!

From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes the next killer Aloha Lagoon Mystery... Samantha Reynolds' new life in Aloha Lagoon is awesome. She has a great job as a surf instructor at the local resort, a gorgeous boyfriend, bartender Casey Dalton, and a BFF to tell all her secrets to. But when a man from Casey's past turns up in Aloha Lagoon claiming knowledge of a long lost treasure, life goes from paradise to downright deadly. A body in the rainforest has the police looking squarely at Casey as their number one suspect, and even Samantha has to admit that the evidence against him doesn't look good. Now it's up to Samantha and her BFF to find the real killer, decipher the clues to the treasure, and find out just what skeletons are lurking in her suddenly secretive boyfriend's closet... even if she may not want to meet them! "You cannot go wrong with this series. The Aloha Lagoon series with take the reader on a nice vacation, and you do not need to pack, stop your mail, board your animals or sleep in an unfamiliar bed...all that is required is that you grab a snack and a beverage and get comfy in your favorite reading spot and let the story take you away...( some may say it's even better than Calgon)!" Cozy Mystery Book Reviews About Aloha Lagoon: There's trouble in paradise... Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! The Aloha Lagoon Mysteries follows different heroines in the resort town of Aloha Lagoon. Murder, love, and laughter mix together in each sub-series about the different heroines, each one written by a different author. Books in this series can be read in any order!

From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes the next killer beach read in Aloha Lagoon... Samantha Reynolds' life in Aloha Lagoon feels like it's finally smooth sailing. She's settled into her job as the resorts' surf instructor for children, things are looking good with her boyfriend Casey, and she has an amazing BFF in the local surf shop owner, Alani. But when a storm hits Aloha Lagoon, Alani's past comes back to haunt her, and Sam finds her bestie standing over the dead body of her wayward ex-boyfriend. While Sam knows Alani is innocent, the localpolice aren't so easily convinced, and Sam realizes it's up to her to clear Alani's name and find the real killer before her friend ends up behind bars. Why was Alani's ex back in town? What was he doing in Alani's shop after hours? And who is the mysterious raven-haired woman in his life and what does she have to do with it all? Sam is determined to find out...only can she do it before the real killer catches her? Or will Sam's time in Aloha Lagoon come to a sticky end? What critics are saying: "I LOVE this series, and anytime I can open one of these books and escape to the coast of Kauai in Hawaii and hang out at the Aloha Lagoon Resort, I am going to do it!!!" Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "The whole series is a marvelous tropical treat...Join in!" Kings River Life Magazine "Whether this is your first Aloha Lagoon Mystery or your fifteenth, you are in for a rollicking good time!" InD'Tale Magazine "This cozy series will hook you so you'll want to read all that came before, as I do." Book Review Crew About Aloha Lagoon: There's trouble in paradise...Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget! Visit us at alohalagoonmysteries.com Rating: This story does not contain any graphic violence, language, or sexual encounters. Its rating would be similar to PG-13 or what you would find on a Hallmark Channel movie or TV series.

From USA Today bestselling author Beth Prentice comes an irresistible series full of romance, mystery, laughter, and just a bit of danger... Where every closed door hides a deadly secret... They say love is blind. Of course, they weren't discussing dilapidated houses, but I'm sticking to this storyline rather than the one where I suspect I'm losing my marbles. I knew that purchasing a fixer-upper, I would be diving headfirst into the abyss of demolition, dust storms, and a bottomless pit of expenses. What I didn't foresee was the unexpected discovery of an engagement ring and a treasure trove of forbidden love letters hidden beneath the attic floorboards. Not to mention the cat with an undying love for naps, and a handyman who looks like he just walked off a magazine cover. Oh, and a stalker? He definitely wasn't on my vision board. As the house slowly returns to its former glory, those letters persist in haunting my dreams. Who could be the mysterious author, and why was their love forbidden? And who's putting in so much effort to keep me from learning the truth? Working alongside Riley, the hunky handyman is delightfully distracting, but I'm determined to solve this heartstring-tugging puzzle. Only can I restore the house to its former splendor and unveil the mystery before my relentless stalker catches up with me? Or will I lose everything, including life? 'Dangerous Deeds' introduces you to The Westport Mysteries, a hilarious romantic mystery series that will keep you glued to your seat. If you're a fan of quirky families, thrilling and engaging reads, and a dose of sweet romance served with a twist of danger, this is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure you won't want to miss!

From USA Today best selling author Beth Prentice comes an invitation you won't want to turn down...When Alexandra Anderson is invited to work place reunion at the television station where she formerly worked, she's excited to catch up with old friends. And the theme of the reunion is a Murder Mystery Party, so that should be fun, right? Wrong! Alexandra's first horror is coming face-to-face with her ex boyfriend and his brand new, gorgeous wife. Second, the party happens to coincide with one of the worst storms of the season, knocking out utility lines and cell service. And when her less than-beloved ex-boss becomes the Murder Party's fake victim, Alexandra and her "team" are tasked with solving the fake murder before anyone else. The only bright spot? The sexy cameraman on Alex's team with the sparkling blue eyes and soft, fulllips.But what starts out as a game becomes all too real when Alexandra stumbles upon the actual dead body of her ex's new wife. Did someone take the game too seriously? Is there a real murderer among theparty-goers? Can following the clues to a fake murder help Alex solve a real one?Trapped by the storm, with "players" disappearing and time running out, Alex finds herself in the middle of a deadly game of catand mouse... where not everyone will make it out alive!

The irresistible heart-warming novel from USA Today Best-selling author Beth PrenticeKeep your wishes close . . . and your secrets even closer.Tilly Lockhart is out of luck, out of money and up to her eyeballs in debt. But just when she thought that fate had it in for her, she inherits a farm from her great aunt Matilda-a woman she never knew existed. The only catch? She must spend one year on her aunt's farm Dun Roamin' before she can sell up and save her flailing business.Faced with two thousand acres of land and a menagerie of neurotic animals, this city slicker must enlist the help of the farm's sexy co-owner Noah in order to survive this new life and uncover why her aunt left it all to her. But just when her heart is opening to small-town life, an unexpected fire uncovers Dun Roamin's deadly mystery. As threads of past sins unravel, secrets are revealed, danger builds, and threats for Tilly to leave things alone and go home grow more deadly with every passing day. With her newfound friends by her side, can Tilly learn the truth that great aunt Matilda was hiding? Can she find inner strength to protect what she's grown to love? Or will she lose everything, including her life?If you like lovable characters and heart-warming romance with a dollop of mystery, then you'll love Matilda's Wish.

Sometimes, love is inescapable Snuggle up, relax, and prepare to fall in love as you journey through three of the most romantic tales you might ever experience! Untamed Destinies is the brand-new romance anthology from bestselling authors, Beth Prentice, Kim Petersen and Catherine Evans. HEAT LEVELS: The Ivory Veil by BETH PRENTICE ~ Sweet Wildflower by KIM PETERSEN ~ Sexy Storm Struck by CATHERINE EVANS ~ Sweet Untamed Destinies is 3 uniquely different novellas, with differing heat levels, and different genres, but at the core of them all is finding your soul mate. Catherine Evans writes a gorgeous rural romance, Kim Petersen drifts into the mystical world of paranormal, and Beth Prentice pens a sweet romance with a touch of mystery. Together we've created a book where the reader can escape into diverse worlds with contrasting styles, and hopefully discover their next favourite author. The Ivory Veil: Does Grandma really know best? Gracie Saunders loves her job at The Ivory Veil Bridal Boutique. She loves matching the perfect dress to the perfect bride, and she loves how the veil can show a woman what a bride really looks like. But when the boutique is bought by the one man she hates, suddenly her life is turned upside down. Throw in a long-standing family feud, a mysterious wedding gown, and the blurred lines between love and hate, and Gracie finds herself in the middle of a web of complications. Can she separate her feelings long enough to see what's real? Or will she be out of a job and single forever? Wildflower When it's real, can you walk away? Arie is happy - life is good and she wants for nothing. That is, until she flies to New York city and discovers a soul connection so deep, she can't look away. Charly is everything Arie never knew she wanted - he opens her mind to a beautiful soul dance that takes her so high, her world begins to unravel beneath her feet as she is faced with confronting reality. The problem? They're both married, but that's not all. Can Arie risk everything for a love deeper than anything she ever wanted, or will the dream die along with the truth? Wildflower is a standalone paranormal romance. If you like forbidden romance, angst, and books you just can't put down, you'll love bestselling author Kim Petersen's steamy paranormal romance. Storm Struck You'll fall head over heels in love after catching a storm while running. New to town, in a stressful job, Tamara Hancock jogs daily for her sanity. When she comes across a riderless horse, memories of her childhood flood back, including her grandmother's odd prediction. Rob Richmond wasn't paying attention when his horse, Storm, dumped him into the ocean. With a suspected broken collarbone and ankle, he's not sure how he'll get home until Storm arrives with a woman who is part guardian angel, part Amazonian warrior, and all horse whisperer. Tamara is difficult to work out. Sometimes funny, sometimes feisty, always skittish. Can Tamara work through the pain of her past, and find hope for a future? Is Rob the man who can earn Tamar