Hearts and Daggers: Three Valentine Mystery Novellas

Cupid’s arrow gives way to Death’s scythe in this trilogy of Valentine’s Day novellas featuring love and murder Midwest style.

Antiques mall bookkeeper Alana O’Neill researches events from sixty years ago to discover a murderer during a BLAST FROM THE PAST festival while her teen son resists romance in Amy Alessio’s novella. (15,500 words) Over twenty recipes plus variations from the author’s collection of vintage handwritten recipe boxes include Peanut Butter Bars, Potato Chip Cookies, Strawberry Jam Cake, Toffee Crunch Cookies and Butter Cake.

Margot Justes’ A FIRE WITHIN finds rugged firefighter Kirk Adams struggling to keep Rebecca Standish, the love of his life, safe from someone bent on fiery vengeance. (43,500 words)

Mary Welk’s FRAMED finds Caroline Rhodes gambling with danger when she falls for a handsome card shark who might be more than just a thief of hearts. (37,000 words) The three adventures interconnect as characters visit and help each other in these latest installments from the authors’ popular series.