Mallory Hemingway Series by Kimberly Griggs

Death, crop circles, and one very inconveniently attractive distraction…Mallory Hemingway dreams of becoming a serious journalist, but for now, she’s stuck answering phones for a sexist boss, dating a guy who loves himself more than her, and wondering if this is really all life has to offer.When a hot tip about a crop circle leads her to a gruesome murder scene, Mallory sees her chance to break a real story—if she doesn’t get herself killed first... moreDeath, crop circles, and one very inconveniently attractive distraction…Mallory Hemingway dreams of becoming a serious journalist, but for now, she’s stuck answering phones for a sexist boss, dating a guy who loves himself more than her, and wondering if this is really all life has to offer.When a hot tip about a crop circle leads her to a gruesome murder scene, Mallory sees her chance to break a real story—if she doesn’t get herself killed first. Between nosy neighbors, corporate corruption, and a mystery that keeps getting twistier, she barely has time to mourn her train-wreck of a relationship.But one unexpected complication? The infuriatingly charming man who keeps crossing her path. He might be a suspect. He might be her next mistake. Either way, he’s a distraction she doesn’t need… or maybe exactly what she does.If Mallory makes it out of this mess alive, she’s leaving town for good. No more dead-end jobs, no more bad boyfriends, and definitely no more murder.Probably. less

Mallory Hemingway is ready for a do-over.Trading in small-town drama for the salty breeze and sun-drenched streets of Key West, she’s determined to embrace her new life—one filled with writing, barhopping on Duval, and absolutely no romantic distractions… or so she thinks. Her new gig as the nighttime caretaker at the Hemingway Home and Museum seems like the perfect start... moreMallory Hemingway is ready for a do-over.Trading in small-town drama for the salty breeze and sun-drenched streets of Key West, she’s determined to embrace her new life—one filled with writing, barhopping on Duval, and absolutely no romantic distractions… or so she thinks. Her new gig as the nighttime caretaker at the Hemingway Home and Museum seems like the perfect start. She’s got a feisty hippie best friend, a moody cat who occasionally tolerates her, and a frustratingly attractive scuba instructor who seems interested in more than just diving.But paradise comes with a few complications. Someone keeps leaving the museum gate open, and Mallory’s the one getting blamed. The drunken ramblings of a local pirate keep warning her to leave while she still can. And just when she thinks things can’t get worse—a dead body surfaces in Hemingway’s famous pool, and Mallory finds herself in the hot seat with a maddeningly sexy detective.With the help of her quirky best friend and the hot scuba instructor who’s more than willing to lend a hand, Mallory is determined to clear her name. Between nasty coworkers, shady black-market kitten dealers, and an unsettling number of Hemingway lookalikes, Mallory’s fresh start is starting to feel less like paradise and more like a total disaster. It's sink or swim—and if Mallory's not careful, she'll be the one drowning. less

A blast from Mallory Hemingway’s past has arrived in tranquil Key West, and it’s enough to make her want to hop on the next flight out. Andrew Mercer, the ex-boyfriend she left behind, is in town and wants her back. But when her blonde bombshell nemesis is found strangled to death in the Hemingway Home Bookstore, Andrew lands in the hot seat. Now, he’s begging Mallory to clear his name, and if she refuses? Well, he’s not above making her life difficult... moreA blast from Mallory Hemingway’s past has arrived in tranquil Key West, and it’s enough to make her want to hop on the next flight out. Andrew Mercer, the ex-boyfriend she left behind, is in town and wants her back. But when her blonde bombshell nemesis is found strangled to death in the Hemingway Home Bookstore, Andrew lands in the hot seat. Now, he’s begging Mallory to clear his name, and if she refuses? Well, he’s not above making her life difficult.Thankfully, Mallory isn’t tackling this mess alone. Determined to get her life back on track, she enlists the help of her quirky best friend, Juniper Jones, and her newest gal pal, the unfiltered Ernesta Castro—a pot-laced-cigar-smoking hippie with a penchant for motorcycle-riding, leather-clad giants. Together, they’ll dig through the secrets surrounding the murder... but with every step, they uncover more questions—and more danger.As if dealing with a murder and an annoying ex wasn’t enough, Detective Luke Beckett is turning up the heat in more ways than one. His interest in Mallory isn’t just professional, and she can’t deny the attraction. But then Huck Jameson strolls back into town, and suddenly, her love life is as complicated as the case she’s trying to crack.With a killer on the loose, an ex stirring up trouble, and two men competing for her heart, Mallory has more than one mystery to solve. The question is, will she catch the killer before she loses her chance at happily ever after? less

What happens when divers discover a mythical wooden mermaid at the bottom of the ocean? Theft, murder, and a missing treasure, that’s what.When Princess Isadora’s emerald amulet vanishes and a dead body turns up impaled on the spear of the Sirena Bella’sdeadly siren, Mallory’s best friend Juni Jones is suspect number one... moreWhat happens when divers discover a mythical wooden mermaid at the bottom of the ocean? Theft, murder, and a missing treasure, that’s what.When Princess Isadora’s emerald amulet vanishes and a dead body turns up impaled on the spear of the Sirena Bella’sdeadly siren, Mallory’s best friend Juni Jones is suspect number one. Mallory should leave the investigating to the police, but let’s be real—she doesn’t trust them to get it right, even if one of them is the ridiculously good-looking (and ridiculously frustrating) Luke Beckett. And just when she thought she’d finally made a choice in her love life, the other man in the equation isn’t backing down without a fight.Between a murder investigation, a legend that won’t stay buried, a love life more tangled than seaweed, and an overbearing mother pushing her toward “the right kind of man,” Mallory’s barely keeping her head above water.Can she clear her friend’s name, find the treasure, and dodge a murderer? Or will she be the next one sleeping with the fishes? less