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Mallory Beck
Cozy Culinary Capers
Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers
Book 1
A heartbroken widow. A suspicious accident. And a cat who always trusts his instincts.
Mallory Beck never thought delivering a casserole could get her tangled up in murder. But when a routine act of kindness leads her straight into the heart of the Montrose family’s secrets, Mallory finds herself in the middle of a mystery with more layers than her lasagna.
Still reeling from her husband’s sudden passing, Mallory is just starting to rebuild—one home-cooked meal at a time. But when a teenage girl loses her father in a supposed hit-and-run, Mallory can’t shake the feeling that something's not right. Especially after Hunch, her prickly but perceptive cat, takes an unusual interest in the grieving household—and in the widow who seems just a little too composed.
As whispers turn into clues and casseroles into conversations, Mallory—with Hunch never far from her side—begins to unravel a tangled web of lies, family resentments, and long-buried secrets.
If you love feel-good whodunits, intuitive pets, and heroines finding strength in second chances, you’ll feel right at home in Honeysuckle Grove.
👉 Start reading today—because even cats know when something smells fishy.
Book 2
Delicious food, sleuthing cats, and small-town murder!
Mallory Beck never imagined she’d be Honeysuckle Grove’s next amateur sleuth. After all, she was more at home with a muffin tin than a magnifying glass.
But when a casserole delivery to a grieving family leads to her unexpectedly solving her first murder, Mallory realizes life in her quiet little town isn’t as peaceful as it seems.
What was supposed to be a simple contribution to the church picnic potluck quickly spirals into a deadly mystery, involving a sarcastic teenager, a charming cop with green eyes, and a cat with an uncanny knack for sniffing out trouble.
Can Mallory uncover the truth before the picnic turns into a full-blown crime scene? It’s a race against time in this cozy culinary caper!
Order now and join Mallory in this deliciously suspenseful whodunit!
Book 3
An eye witness to a murder, a crush-worthy cop who needs her help, and a cat with a hunch. Read this standalone cozy culinary mystery now!
Mallory Beck isn’t in the habit of involving herself in local politics, but when she supports a new friend at a Ministry of Education meeting and the main speaker is found dead on the steps of the Town Hall, she finds herself smack-dab in the middle of another murder investigation. Her cat, Hunch, who loves a good mystery, is thrilled, and as usual, helps her discover the first clue.
Mallory’s clever friend and former pre-teen crush, Alex, is on the case. He was recently promoted to detective within the Honeysuckle Grove Police Department, but when he’s paired with a lackadaisical superior who continually botches investigations, Mallory and her famously delicious baking comes to the rescue.
After all, the easiest way to a suspect’s truth might just be through their stomach.
Order this cozy culinary caper now to follow the clues and help Mallory discover the truth!
Book 4
A heated religious argument. A murder that’s not as obvious as it seems. A first date gone very, very wrong.
Mallory Beck didn’t expect to start dating her detective friend and childhood crush, Alex Martinez. At the very least, after her husband’s recent death, she didn’t expect to date someone she really likes so soon. But this isn’t a real date anyway. It’s a Bible study, and she has some questions about God, not to mention the pressing need to escape her recently freeloading father for an evening. Besides, how heated could things get at a Bible study?
The heat, it turns out, burns between two other attendees with opposing opinions on alcohol. When one storms out of the meeting early and then later turns up dead, Alex and Mallory find themselves at the heart of another murder investigation.
Can they uncover the secrets simmering through their cozy community town to get to the truth?
Download this new mystery now to find out!
Book 5
A Clean & Clever Cozy Mystery Full of Cupcakes, Clues, and a Cranky Cat Who Steals the Show
Sixteen candles, one dead body… and a secret that could blow everything wide open.
Mallory Beck just wants to throw the perfect sweet sixteen party for Amber, the girl who’s become like family. There’ll be cupcakes, fresh-baked brioche, and maybe even a visit from their favorite small-town detective. But when a mysterious death interrupts the celebration—and Amber’s last name is the only clue—the party takes a deadly turn. Suddenly, Mallory’s juggling frosting and forensics as she dives into a feel-good whodunit with heart, humor, and a hint of danger.
With the town’s favorite detective called away mid-party and whispers of foul play spreading fast, Mallory steps in to protect the girl she loves like her own. With the help of her tight-knit circle of friends (and her opinionated cat, Hunch, who acts more like a dog), Mallory will have to sniff out secrets, untangle a family scandal, and serve justice before dessert is ruined.
Fans of quirky sleuths, heartwarming friendships, and just the right dash of danger will love this stand-alone cozy mystery full of charm, humor, and second chances.
Book 6
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Readers can’t get enough of this charming cozy mystery series!”
Some people will do anything for the perfect antique… even kill.
Mallory Beck and her best friend Amber are thrilled to cater their very first event—a glamorous New Year’s Eve antique auction. Sparkling décor, decadent treats, and priceless treasures should make the night unforgettable.
But when a well-known collector mysteriously vanishes before placing his long-expected bid, whispers of foul play spread faster than champagne bubbles. And when rumors of a coveted antique clock surface, Mallory realizes this mystery may come with a deadly price tag.
With time ticking down, can Mallory and her trusty feline sidekick sniff out a killer before the clock strikes midnight? Or will her first catering gig be her last?
Perfect for fans of culinary cozies, clever cats, and small-town sleuths, this heartwarming whodunit will keep you guessing until the very last page. Join Mallory for her 6th adventure!
Book 7
A cop with a secret, a teenager with attitude, and a cat with a hunch...
Spring has arrived in Honeysuckle Grove, and now that crime has finally settled down, Mallory is excited to put her extra time into her new catering business.
Despite the lack of crime, though, Alex has been noticeably MIA in Mallory’s life, working in the background on a secretive high-profile case. Lately, it’s taking up every bit of his time, and it’s hard for Mallory not to feel both jilted and curious.
Not meaning to—or at the very least, not completely—Mallory gets a glimpse of detailed clues on Alex’s case. The information leaves her breathless, as it quickly becomes clear why Alex has kept this case a secret.
Mallory knows she shouldn’t meddle, but at the same time, she can’t stay out of this particular investigation, most importantly because she may have key information that will help solve it.
Book 8
* This humorous, contemporary travel mystery was originally published as Murder of a Po’ Boy in the When the Cat’s Away Anthology
A food tour in New Orleans where murder is on the menu…
When Mallory Beck wins a food tour experience in New Orleans, she invites teenage Amber, her foodie BFF, to join her on a road trip of French and creole cuisine. Mallory’s cat-sitter cancels at the last minute, and presumptuous, cheeky Hunch helps himself to shotgun in Mallory’s Prius. A good thing, too, because when a know-it-all food tour participant turns up dead and wrapped in Mardi Gras beads, they’ll need Hunch’s keen nose to sniff out any foul play.
Surrounded by tight-lipped locals and voodoo theories, Mallory and her team of sleuths have their work cut out for them to clear Amber’s name from suspicion and get to the bottom of what happened to the Po’ Boy who didn’t make it through to the last stop on the food tour.
You'll love the strong friendships and the cranky crime-solving cat who thinks he's a dog in this new whodunit. Order Murder in New Orleans now!
Book 9
Christmas, clues, and feline sleuths! Cozy up with this new standalone mystery today.
Tabby’s family has busy Christmas plans, which gives her the opportunity to fly across the country and visit West Virginia for the first time. Mallory and Amber both welcome Tabby to Honeysuckle Grove with open arms, but Hunch? He’s not so sure about a woman who unmistakably smells of another cat.
They settle in to celebrate the holidays together, and when Mallory and Tabby open Christmas gifts from under the tree and find an item that has no discernible benefactor, trying to discover its origin and purpose becomes the number one task on their Christmas agenda. Is it a treasure hunt constructed by Amber? Or Alex? Or both of them?
While they search for clues, Mallory prepares for an upcoming catering event. The mysterious gift’s source doesn’t become evident until a couple days later when Mallory’s and Amber’s catering event turns deadly!
If you’ve enjoyed the Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers or the Tabitha Chase Days of the Week Mysteries, you’ll love this standalone whodunit where the sleuths team up to solve an unforgettable case.
Prequel Novella
A short mystery novella, perfect to round out your Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Collection... or an ideal way to get into the new series that one reader called “a page-turner with loveable characters and unexpected twists and turns.”
A secret social media account, a novelist with a hunch, and the sleuth who unravels the mystery… When newlywed Mallory Beck helps her bestselling-mystery-novelist husband get his sea legs on social media, she’s surprised to find @CooperBeckAuthor already pumping up his writing and offering a secret new Christmas story to paying subscribers. Is Cooper lying to her about his inexperience and aversion to social media? And if not, where is this imitator getting photos and videos of Cooper that even Mallory has never seen? When she investigates further, and the clues she uncovers hit—quite literally—too close to home, she is determined to get to the truth. Download it now and help Mallory get to the bottom of this mystery!
Companion Novel
A standalone mystery combining the sleuthing efforts of Mallory Beck and Tabitha Chase!
Mallory and Amber have their minds set on eating good food and visiting prospective colleges on their way down the Oregon Coast, but when they come across a clue to a murder and yet another extraordinary sleuthing cat, they can’t seem to leave town without investigating.
Thankfully, Tabby, who has been getting to know the town of Crystal Cove and its many idiosyncrasies, is at their service to help. She and her cat Sherlock love a good investigation, and even if it puts all of their lives in danger, each of these amateur sleuths, with their own unique skillset, plan to get to the bottom of it.
Order Dead-end Weekend to join this lineup of super sleuths in a brand new mystery!
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Curious cats and more
These cozy mysteries are about more than solving crimes—they're about found family, second chances, and choosing where you belong. 💛
Always family friendly
These cozy whodunits keep the danger off-page and the charm front and center.
Gentle suspense. Clever clues. Big heart.
If you miss the charm of classic TV mysteries, you’ll feel right at home.
Comfort food
Baking, bonding, and solving crimes—one casserole at a time.
Small-town charm
Multiple books. Connected characters. No cliffhangers. Clean reads only.
Clean. Clever. Comforting.
These are the kind of mysteries you read with a blanket, a warm drink, and zero stress.
Wonderful characters you will love getting to know throughout the story. The story line is well written, filled with twists and turns, intrigue, suspense and mystery and you can't stop turning the pages. Definitely recommend this!
~ 5 star review from buzymomof2 on Book Bub
Fun, Entertaining, and Mentally Stimulating all in one Great Read.
~ 5 star review from Betty on Good Reads
I could not put the book down and read it in one setting! I was glad I had the time to do so because I didn’t want to stop! I got involved with the story at the onset and I was hooked!
~ 5 star review from Chad on Good Reads
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