African Violet Club Mysteries Series by Elise M. Stone

ASIN: B01FJIOO2C Alternate Cover Edition Lilliana Wentworth expects the First Annual African Violet Club Show and Sale at the Rainbow Ranch Retirement Community to be thrilling. The former librarian has developed her first hybrid, a plant with unusual deep blue flowers, and hopes to win a first place ribbon. Maybe even best in show. But her excitement turns to dread when the aggravating Bette Tesselink, her fiercest rival, turns up dead, and she becomes the logical suspect... moreASIN: B01FJIOO2C Alternate Cover Edition Lilliana Wentworth expects the First Annual African Violet Club Show and Sale at the Rainbow Ranch Retirement Community to be thrilling. The former librarian has developed her first hybrid, a plant with unusual deep blue flowers, and hopes to win a first place ribbon. Maybe even best in show. But her excitement turns to dread when the aggravating Bette Tesselink, her fiercest rival, turns up dead, and she becomes the logical suspect. There’s never been a murder in the village of Rainbow Ranch, and it soon becomes apparent that the young Chief of Police is in over his head. Under pressure from the mayor, Lilliana is afraid he’ll arrest her in order to close the case. Her only option is to begin her own investigation and find the murderer before she winds up in jail. The first in a new cozy mystery series sure to engage you with its fascinating characters and twisty plot. less

ASIN: B01IYLEKGG Alternate Cover Edition When an aging rodeo queen is shot dead at the annual Fourth of July Celebration, Lilliana Wentworth, retired librarian, African violet fancier, and amateur sleuth, must solve the case before a kindly, but somewhat ditzy friend is arrested for murder. The village of Rainbow Ranch, Arizona is all abuzz since rodeo star Fox Fordyce came back to town... moreASIN: B01IYLEKGG Alternate Cover Edition When an aging rodeo queen is shot dead at the annual Fourth of July Celebration, Lilliana Wentworth, retired librarian, African violet fancier, and amateur sleuth, must solve the case before a kindly, but somewhat ditzy friend is arrested for murder. The village of Rainbow Ranch, Arizona is all abuzz since rodeo star Fox Fordyce came back to town. A genuine celebrity, the local newspaper gives her front page coverage, while the television stations run featured interviews. When an elderly resident is found standing over the rodeo queen’s body holding a gun, the chief of police thinks this will be his easiest case to solve yet. But Lilliana isn’t so sure. She’s determined to prove the woman’s innocence, even while conceding she did have a motive. And means. And, apparently, opportunity. The more questions Lilliana asks, the more suspects she comes up with. With the help of her own version of the Baker Street Irregulars, Lilliana peels back the layers of secrets. But will she be able to unravel the mystery before her friend is arrested? less

A prophecy. A discovery. A murder. Persuaded by a somewhat ditzy friend to attend a local psychic fair, retired librarian Lilliana Wentworth doesn’t really believe in fortunetelling. But her romance with a handsome and mysterious Scotsman has thrown her off-balance, disrupted her equilibrium, and she’s looking for guidance wherever she might find it... moreA prophecy. A discovery. A murder. Persuaded by a somewhat ditzy friend to attend a local psychic fair, retired librarian Lilliana Wentworth doesn’t really believe in fortunetelling. But her romance with a handsome and mysterious Scotsman has thrown her off-balance, disrupted her equilibrium, and she’s looking for guidance wherever she might find it. When she overhears a tarot reader predict death to the young woman seated at her table, she’s not so sure consulting a psychic is a good idea. Certainly it wasn’t for the woman the reading was meant for, who flees from the room in panic. As Lilliana attempts to comfort the distraught stranger, she feels a touch of premonition herself. She has no idea what her romantic future might be, but she’s fairly certain she’ll soon be solving another murder. Be sure to read this latest adventure in the African Violet Club Mysteries less

Did no-nonsense, retired librarian Lilliana Wentworth really see a ghost? Who haunts the abandoned town of Greenville? Rainbow Ranch, Arizona is neck deep in controversy over the development of a nearby ghost town into a tourist attraction. The business people see the ghost town as a boon. The townspeople see it as a blight. The dispute has the town choosing sides, tempers flaring. When one of the adversaries is murdered, suspects abound. Including the Ghost of Greenville... moreDid no-nonsense, retired librarian Lilliana Wentworth really see a ghost? Who haunts the abandoned town of Greenville? Rainbow Ranch, Arizona is neck deep in controversy over the development of a nearby ghost town into a tourist attraction. The business people see the ghost town as a boon. The townspeople see it as a blight. The dispute has the town choosing sides, tempers flaring. When one of the adversaries is murdered, suspects abound. Including the Ghost of Greenville. This time the chief of police doesn’t want her help. Even though he needs it. There’s too much at stake for the people of Rainbow Ranch for Lilliana to sit on her hands. She’s determined to solve the crime even if she has to solve it on her own. Be sure to read the latest book in the African Violet Club Mysteries! less

Holidays can be murder. Looking forward to Christmas, Lilliana Wentworth prepares for the holiday, relieved that life in the Rainbow Ranch Retirement Community has settled down and gone back to normal. Until the retirement home is sold… And she might have to move after all… And she literally stumbles over the body of the new administrator. To make matters worse, her boyfriend, Christopher, has gone off to Scotland without her, and she hasn’t heard from him in too long a time... moreHolidays can be murder. Looking forward to Christmas, Lilliana Wentworth prepares for the holiday, relieved that life in the Rainbow Ranch Retirement Community has settled down and gone back to normal. Until the retirement home is sold… And she might have to move after all… And she literally stumbles over the body of the new administrator. To make matters worse, her boyfriend, Christopher, has gone off to Scotland without her, and she hasn’t heard from him in too long a time. She jumps at the chance to help the small town police chief solve the crime, mostly to keep from thinking about that. Can she capture the killer in time to have a happy holiday? And will Lilliana get the only Christmas present she really wants? Buy now and find out! less