{"title":"Daryl Wood Gerber","description":"Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, the French Bistro Mysteries, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, as well as the Cheese Shop Mysteries written under the name Avery Aames. She also writes standalone suspense novels and the Aspen Adams Novels of Suspense. Prior to her career as a novelist, she was an actress with roles in television shows including \"Murder, She Wrote,\" and she wrote for the popular TV sitcom \"Out of this World.\" Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California where she likes to cook, garden and spend time with her frisky Goldendoodle named Sparky. Visit her online at DarylWoodGerber.com.","products":[{"product_id":"murder-in-a-lavender-daze-paperback","title":"Murder in a Lavender Daze - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Brennan always knew that her idyllic California hometown of Carmel-by-the-Sea would be the perfect place to open her very own spa. The success of her Aroma Wellness Spa, gift shop, and café has proved her right. But while the business is located in the Courtyard of Peace, Emma finds herself privy to events that are far from serene--like murder . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith its soothing décor and tempting treatments, customers are flocking to Aroma Wellness for more than just facials and massages. Lately, Emma has been booking private events, from spa parties to bridal showers and birthdays. Next on her calendar is something really unique: A \"Happily Divorced\" party. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter eight years of marriage, Addison Lacey is divorcing her husband, whom she claims convinced her he was Mr. Nice Guy when he was really Mr. Controlling Guy. To kick off her journey toward becoming a better version of herself, Addison wants to celebrate, bigtime. Her wealthy mother, Gianna, a former model turned difficult diva, is footing the bill. . . . But when Emma goes to Gianna's home to pick up the final payment, she and Addison find her dead in her bed amid the aroma of lavender, with an herbal-infused pillow from the party nearby. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSoon, Addison is a prime suspect. But Emma knows there are plenty of others Gianna rubbed the wrong way, including her soon-to-be ex-son-in-law. Once \u003ci\u003eagain\u003c\/i\u003e, with the help of her cousin, her nana, and her trusted Birman cat, Vivi, Emma is determined to sniff out a killer--whether the police like it or not . . .","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101969289439,"sku":"9781496751522","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/T7mFXQX2BO9781496751522.webp?v=1781076030"},{"product_id":"murder-on-the-page-paperback","title":"Murder on the Page - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis delectably intriguing new series debut from one of the queens of cozy mysteries features a caterer who crafts literary-themed dinner parties--and must ensure that a killer gets their just desserts . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a truth universally acknowledged that a genuinely top-notch party must be in want of a theme. Allie Catt, caterer and personal chef in the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, has devised a winning formula by using her clients' favorite books as inspiration. Her first themed event is based on \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e (Allie's cat, Darcy, approves), and it's so popular that soon she has grand ideas for future parties based on \u003ci\u003eRebecca\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabette's Feast\u003c\/i\u003e and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBusiness is booming, and a rival catering company is fuming. But there's a sting in the tale when the aunt of one of Allie's clients and best friends, Tegan, is murdered. Tegan is the victim's sole heir, and quickly becomes the main suspect. 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And surely, Allie's tuxedo cat, Darcy, thinks it's the cat's meow.\u003cbr\u003eAmid the planning, charismatic developer Jason Gardner arrives in town to buy some historic buildings on Main Street. He, too, has plans: to create a modern mall. Allie is more than concerned. She even wants to protest. But when Jason invites her to cater a lavish party, she finds him surprisingly likable. Then she's summoned to his estate for a meeting--and finds him dead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce again Allie's landed in the middle of a crime scene. Worse, one of her earrings is later discovered near the body. And when police learn she was upset about the mall, she's suspect #1. 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