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Grab a serious slice of murder!Spring in Kittiport, Maine, is a welcome interlude from the snow and freezing oceanside winds that have plagued the small town for months. The entire town seems to be in good spirits, not least of all, Eleanora Ward, who is newly married and on the verge of taking the next major step in her life.When what should have been a fun class ends in disaster, Ellie watches helplessly as Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria is shut down and the very people she thought she could trust the most are blamed for a tragic crime. Will she be able to put her emotions aside for long enough to figure out who the murderer really is?

Craving pizza? This Christmas mystery treat is sure to please!Eleanora Pacelli is thrilled to finally be the official owner of Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria. In an effort to make it feel more real, she decides to make some small changes to the pizzeria, and hires a contractor to install a pickup window in the back. With Christmas drawing near, Ellie's focus is split between construction plans and preparations for her favorite holiday. The giant pine tree in front of the Pacelli house is just begging to be decorated, and of course there are gifts to buy for all of the people who form her extended family in Kittiport.Ellie's holiday cheer comes to an abrupt halt when a terrible tragedy occurs during construction. All of her plans for the pizzeria expansion, as well as holiday festivities, get put on hold as she and Russell race to find the killer before someone else gets hurt, but the killer is closer than she ever imagined.

It's Valentine's Day in Alabama, and Lilah Fallon is busier than ever. Not only is she trying to plan for the holiday, but she's also on the verge of achieving her dream and opening her very own cookie shop. She has to push herself to the limits to reach her goals, juggling her ambitions with the simple necessity of making ends meet.Life doesn't get any easier when a local man is murdered, and one of her friends is the prime suspect. Throw in a visiting mother and a dash of romance, and Lilah has the perfect recipe for a Valentine mystery!