The Tawny Monroe Mystery Series
Reading order: 1. Steeped in Murder 2. Cooking Up Murder
Steeped in Murder
In the idyllic, moneyed enclave of Shantytown, California, former private investigator Tawny Monroe has traded danger for dumbbells, seeking a quieter life as a fitness instructor after a brutal case left her broken. But peace is a luxury she can't afford when she attends the exclusive annual tea party of the reclusive and eccentric Elise Huntington-Wilbury, known to all as the "Mad Hatter."
The lavish affair turns deadly when Elise is found dead in her own sprawling hedge maze. With the local sheriff's department overwhelmed and suspicions mounting against everyone, including Elise's own distraught niece, Tawny finds herself reluctantly drawn back into the world of secrets, lies, and murder.
As Tawny navigates the treacherous landscape of Shantytown's elite, she uncovers a web of hidden motives and dark pasts. Can she unmask a killer before she becomes the next victim in a town where wealth hides deadly secrets?
Cooking Up Murder
Tawny Monroe thought she left her sleuthing days behind, but trouble has a way of finding her… and this time, it hits close to home.
When Ferdinand, a charismatic local chef and the ex-lover of Tawny’s best friend (and A-list actress) Jessica Harrington, is found dead in Jessica’s kitchen, all eyes turn to her fiancé, Lloyd. But Lloyd is a man with secrets, and Tawny knows secrets can be deadly in Shantytown.
Caught between love, lies, and betrayal, Tawny must use all her instincts — and a few unconventional training techniques — to uncover the truth. As the suspect list grows and the plot thickens, she races against the clock to clear Lloyd’s name… or prove his guilt.
Don’t miss the second thrilling installment in the Tawny Monroe Mystery series.