A Lacy Steele Mystery Series by Vanessa Gray Bartal, Rebecca Tocheff, Rebecca Tocheff

After a disastrous few years trying to make it on her own, Lacy Steele returns to her tiny hometown. Feeling like a failure, she moves in with the one person guaranteed to make her fat, her beloved grandmother--a woman who uses food as love. As if to make her already depressing life more confusing, she reconnects with Jason, the former Adonis of their high school. Now a cop, Jason seemingly doesn't remember the frizzy-haired band geek Lacy was... moreAfter a disastrous few years trying to make it on her own, Lacy Steele returns to her tiny hometown. Feeling like a failure, she moves in with the one person guaranteed to make her fat, her beloved grandmother--a woman who uses food as love. As if to make her already depressing life more confusing, she reconnects with Jason, the former Adonis of their high school. Now a cop, Jason seemingly doesn't remember the frizzy-haired band geek Lacy was. Instead, he sees her as a potential problem, especially when someone she loves is arrested for murder. Lacy won't stop until the murder is solved, even if it means putting herself in danger. Somehow, Lacy is determined to clear a name, put her life back together, and heal old hurts. But more than anything she's determined not to fall in love with Jason Cantor. less

Somehow Lacy Steele has bought a building. And not just any building, but the historic Stakely Building, the pinnacle of her small downtown. In an effort to save the behemoth, she must now confront not only the displeasure of the mayor and the developers who wanted to tear it down, but her own uncertainty over how to deal with such a vast project. To add to her confusion, Tosh's brother shows up with secrets of his own, causing Tosh to act standoffish and sullen... moreSomehow Lacy Steele has bought a building. And not just any building, but the historic Stakely Building, the pinnacle of her small downtown. In an effort to save the behemoth, she must now confront not only the displeasure of the mayor and the developers who wanted to tear it down, but her own uncertainty over how to deal with such a vast project. To add to her confusion, Tosh's brother shows up with secrets of his own, causing Tosh to act standoffish and sullen. And now Jason is angry because Lacy throws herself into a murder that took place in her new bulding over twenty years ago. He's sure her meddling will lead to no good, and he just might be right because somewhere a killer has been hiding for twenty years, just waiting to strike again. less

Lacy Steele has been dispatched to the Hamptons with the tall order to make amends with her estranged sister, Riley, and her ex-fiancé, Robert. The time has come to decide which of her friends to take as her date: Tosh or Jason. As if to add to her already high stress level, she'll be spending the weekend with Robert's certifiable family, and his aunt has declared a ban on dessert... moreLacy Steele has been dispatched to the Hamptons with the tall order to make amends with her estranged sister, Riley, and her ex-fiancé, Robert. The time has come to decide which of her friends to take as her date: Tosh or Jason. As if to add to her already high stress level, she'll be spending the weekend with Robert's certifiable family, and his aunt has declared a ban on dessert. Sugarless and forced to deal with Riley's never-ceasing drama, Robert's inappropriate advances, and his crazy family's odd behavior, Lacy thinks things can't get any worse until she becomes the suspect in a murder. Now she must unravel the clues to clear her name, but the only way to do that is to become a target herself. less

Christmas is fast approaching and Lacy Steele is nowhere near ready. Not only does she not have a gift for Jason, despite several failed attempts to make one, but she volunteered to host a Christmas party she accidentally forgot to plan. As she's distracted trying to find the perfect gift for him, Jason is meanwhile immersed in a baffling mystery of his own. All over town, ugly little handmade dolls have popped up in the unlikeliest of places... moreChristmas is fast approaching and Lacy Steele is nowhere near ready. Not only does she not have a gift for Jason, despite several failed attempts to make one, but she volunteered to host a Christmas party she accidentally forgot to plan. As she's distracted trying to find the perfect gift for him, Jason is meanwhile immersed in a baffling mystery of his own. All over town, ugly little handmade dolls have popped up in the unlikeliest of places. No one knows if the dolls are supposed to be lovable or creepy. Worse, they all look like they were made by someone who has no idea how to knit, someone a lot like Lacy Steele. Investigating her has never been fun, and she doesn't make it easier with her cryptic hints and frequent disappearances. When the truth is finally revealed, will Jason have to make an arrest or will Christmas finally soften his law-loving heart? less

The honeymoon of Jason Cantor and Lacy Steele was supposed to be their dream trip. Instead the always reliable Jason contracts a stomach virus, leaving Lacy to fend for herself and cover his absence. It shouldn't be hard, because what could happen on a boat? Everything, as it turns out. Lacy, never a master of subterfuge, accidentally stumbles into a meeting and becomes part of a club she previously didn't know existed, a group of writers who take obituaries dead serious... moreThe honeymoon of Jason Cantor and Lacy Steele was supposed to be their dream trip. Instead the always reliable Jason contracts a stomach virus, leaving Lacy to fend for herself and cover his absence. It shouldn't be hard, because what could happen on a boat? Everything, as it turns out. Lacy, never a master of subterfuge, accidentally stumbles into a meeting and becomes part of a club she previously didn't know existed, a group of writers who take obituaries dead serious. When one of the club members turns up dead, a mysterious stranger arrives and offers to help Lacy solve the mystery of his death, (and maybe to help Lacy survive the constant accidents that befall her in Jason's absence.) Meanwhile all Lacy wants is to make it to the famed midnight pastry buffet, with actual French pastry chefs!, an easy task that seems impossible because of a continuous series of Lacy-induced mishaps. Will Jason ever be well, so they can finish their beautiful honeymoon? Will the mysterious stranger, who may or may not be up to no good, solve the murder? Most importantly, will Lacy ever make it to the midnight pastry buffet? Set sail with friends, on their cozy honeymoon adventure. less