June 28, 2026

Kerosene, Karaoke, & Klepto

Book 44 in the Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series

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Southern campground cozy tea party murder.

Spring has bloomed across Normal, Kentucky, and the Historical Society’s elegant tea fundraiser at The Milkery Bed-and-Breakfast is supposed to be the social event of the season. Fancy hats, polished silver, and enough gossip to keep the church prayer chain busy for months have the whole town buzzing.

Then Southern etiquette expert Florence Sparks winds up dead at the bottom of the staircase.

At first, Sheriff Al Hemmer believes Florence simply took a nasty tumble in her high heels. But when toxicology reveals poison, suspicion quickly lands on Tex Randal, the campground’s shirtless chiropractor, Reiki healer, and favorite local flirt, after one of his signature roller bottles from Cascades Mobile Spa is connected to the murder.

Mae West Sharp knows Tex may be many things, but a killer is not one of them.

So with the ever-nosy Laundry Club Ladies at her side, Mae starts digging through dangerous secrets, shifting social circles, suspicious seating charts, and enough small-town drama to make a casserole supper go dead quiet.

The deeper Mae digs, the clearer it becomes that Florence knew far too much about Normal’s most influential residents. Someone was willing to poison her to keep those secrets buried beneath sweet tea smiles and Southern manners.

Because in Normal, Kentucky, good etiquette might get you invited to the tea party, but it will not keep murder off the guest list.

Perfect for readers who love:

🏕️ Campground cozy mysteries
🫖 Southern tea parties and small-town gossip
👭 The Laundry Club Ladies
🔎 Amateur sleuths and twisty whodunits
😂 Southern humor, charm, and community drama

Welcome back to Normal, where the sweet tea is cold, the gossip is hot, and murder always shows up uninvited.

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July 12, 2026

Bound By Secrets

Book 1 in the Boone's Book Nook Bookstore Mysteries

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A rare book. A hidden will. A deadly secret.

Sadie Whitfield didn’t come to Normal, Kentucky looking for trouble…she came for a book.

Burned out from the fast-paced world of New York publishing, Sadie is driving south to figure out her next chapter when a rare book alert stops her cold. An 1880s edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has surfaced in a tiny town tucked inside the Daniel Boone National Forest, and rumor has it, something is hidden inside.

Something worth killing for.

When the estate’s executor turns up dead, Sadie—the outsider with a big-city past, quickly becomes the prime suspect.

Now she has no choice but to clear her name.

As Sadie digs into Normal’s past, she uncovers buried secrets, tangled family ties, and a town where gossip travels fast and nothing stays hidden for long.

But Sadie knows books. And she knows how to read between the lines.

With help from a thrift shop owner who runs on his own time, a sharp-eyed knitting shop owner, and the town’s infamous Laundry Club Ladies, who seem to know everything before anyone else does, Sadie must uncover the truth before the killer writes her out of the story for good.

Because in Normal…nothing stays hidden forever.

Welcome to the Boone’s Book Nook Bookstore Mysteries—a brand new cozy mystery series set in the beloved world of Normal, Kentucky.

Fans of A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series will recognize familiar faces, favorite places, and the small-town charm that started it all—while new readers can jump in and feel right at home.

This is just the beginning of the Welcome to Normal Universe, where every corner of town holds a story… and a secret.

Perfect for readers who love:
✔ small-town cozy mysteries
✔ bookish mysteries & rare book intrigue
✔ Southern charm & quirky towns
✔ found family & community friendships
✔ page-turning whodunits with heart

August 30, 2026

Deadly First Edition

Book 2 in the Boone's Book Nook Bookstore Mysteries

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Welcome to Normal, Kentucky… where every street has a story—and every story has a secret.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Tonya Kappes comes a brand new chapter in a beloved small-town world—where front porches stretch wide, sweet tea flows freely, and trouble has a way of finding even the quietest corners.

The Boone’s Book Nook Bookstore Mysteries invite readers into the heart of downtown Normal, a “living, breathing postcard” tucked inside the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, charming cottage-style shops line Main Street, twinkle lights glow long after sunset, and the town’s infamous Laundry Club Ladies seem to know everything before anyone else does.

At the center of it all is Sadie Whitfield—a former New York publishing insider who trades city life for small-town charm, only to discover that Normal is anything but… well, normal.

As Sadie builds a new life—and eventually a bookstore of her own—she finds herself drawn into mysteries rooted in the town’s past, its people, and the secrets they’d rather keep buried. With each case, she uncovers more than clues… she uncovers what it truly means to belong.

This series marks the beginning of the Welcome to Normal Universe—an expansive, interconnected world where beloved characters cross paths, stories unfold across different corners of town, and readers are invited to return again and again to experience life, love, friendship… and the occasional well-timed murder.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series or stepping into Normal for the very first time, there’s always a place waiting for you here.

Pull up a chair.

Stay awhile.

Just don’t be surprised if you get pulled into a mystery before you leave.

September 27, 2026

Pumpkin Spice Scandal

Part of the Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery Series

Pumpkin Spice Cozy Mystery With Small-Town Scandal

Welcome to Honey Springs, Kentucky, where the coffee is strong, the gossip travels faster than the morning rush, and pumpkin spice season brings tourists, trouble, and murder to town.

Roxy Bloom is ready for fall at The Bean Hive Coffeehouse. The chalkboards are covered in seasonal specials, the pastry case is packed with pumpkin treats, and the Honey Springs Fall Festival is drawing crowds to the boardwalk. But when a shocking murder turns the cozy celebration upside down, Roxy finds herself pulled into another deadly mystery.

As rumors swirl through town, suspects pile up faster than dirty coffee cups, and everyone seems to be hiding something. With her loyal schnauzer Pepper at her side and Aunt Maxi stirring the pot every chance she gets, Roxy starts digging for answers before the killer strikes again.

Between festival chaos, small-town secrets, and enough Southern sass to keep things interesting, Roxy will have to uncover the truth before Honey Springs becomes known for more than lattes and fall charm.

Perfect for readers who love cozy coffee shop mysteries, quirky Southern towns, amateur sleuths, loyal pets, fall festivals, and clean whodunits filled with humor, heart, and small-town gossip.

October 25, 2026

Feasts, Fifth Wheels, & Felonies

Book 45 in the Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series

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Fall cozy mystery with food, fun & felonies

Welcome back to Happy Trails Campground in Normal, Kentucky—where the leaves are turning, the coffee is hot, and something suspicious is always brewing.

This fall-themed cozy mystery serves up everything readers love: campground life, Southern charm, small-town gossip, and a tight-knit community that sticks together when trouble rolls in.

Expect festive gatherings, comfort food, and a whole lot of cozy chaos as Mae West and the Laundry Club Ladies find themselves right in the middle of another can’t-look-away mystery.

Between RV living, seasonal recipes, quirky townsfolk, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this story delivers all the warm, feel-good vibes of fall… with just a touch of trouble.

✔ fall cozy mystery vibes
✔ small-town Southern setting
✔ campground & RV life
✔ food, recipes & gatherings
✔ amateur sleuth heroine
✔ quirky, lovable characters
✔ friendship, gossip & community
✔ clean mystery with humor

Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries filled with seasonal charm, found family, and a setting that feels like home.

Because at Happy Trails… there’s always something going on.

November 29, 2026

Book 14 in the Holiday Cozy Mystery

A holiday cozy mystery filled with small-town secrets, winter festival drama, and murder in Holiday Junction.

Welcome to Holiday Junction, where the annual Winter Carnival brings ice-skating competitions, hot chocolate stations, handmade decorations, and enough small-town gossip to last until spring.

Violet Rhinehammer planned to spend the weekend covering the festivities for the Junction Journal and helping with the beloved school winter carnival. But when a shocking murder interrupts the celebration, the cheerful holiday atmosphere quickly turns into a town full of suspects, secrets, and whispered accusations.

As longtime rivalries resurface and hidden grudges begin bubbling to the surface, Violet finds herself pulled into another deadly investigation. Between meddling townsfolk, nonstop advice from her Southern mama, and Darren trying to keep her out of trouble, solving the mystery may be the only way to save the Winter Carnival from complete disaster.

Perfect for readers who love:

holiday cozy mysteries
winter festival settings
small-town murder mysteries
amateur woman sleuths
Southern cozy mysteries
quirky townsfolk and gossip
clean whodunits with humor
festive seasonal mysteries

Winter Carnival Conspiracy is a cozy winter mystery packed with snow-covered charm, community drama, holiday traditions, and twists that will keep readers guessing until the final page.

December 6, 2026

The Nook Before Christmas

Book 3 in the Boone's Book Nook Bookstore Mysteries

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Welcome to Normal, Kentucky… where every street has a story—and every story has a secret.

From USA TODAY bestselling author Tonya Kappes comes a brand new chapter in a beloved small-town world—where front porches stretch wide, sweet tea flows freely, and trouble has a way of finding even the quietest corners.

The Boone’s Book Nook Bookstore Mysteries invite readers into the heart of downtown Normal, a “living, breathing postcard” tucked inside the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here, charming cottage-style shops line Main Street, twinkle lights glow long after sunset, and the town’s infamous Laundry Club Ladies seem to know everything before anyone else does.

At the center of it all is Sadie Whitfield, a former New York publishing insider who trades city life for small-town charm, only to discover that Normal is anything but… well, normal.

As Sadie builds a new life, and eventually a bookstore of her own, she finds herself drawn into mysteries rooted in the town’s past, its people, and the secrets they’d rather keep buried. With each case, she uncovers more than clues… she uncovers what it truly means to belong.

This series marks the beginning of the Welcome to Normal Universe—an expansive, interconnected world where beloved characters cross paths, stories unfold across different corners of town, and readers are invited to return again and again to experience life, love, friendship… and the occasional well-timed murder.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series or stepping into Normal for the very first time, there’s always a place waiting for you here.

Pull up a chair.

Stay awhile.

Just don’t be surprised if you get pulled into a mystery before you leave.

January 24, 2027

Groundhog Day Grudge

Book 15 in the Holiday Cozy Mystery

Small-town Groundhog Day cozy mystery with murder, gossip, and Southern charm.

Welcome to Holiday Junction, where every holiday is a town-wide event and every resident has an opinion about how it should be run.

Reporter Violet Rhinehammer is already juggling enough between covering the annual Groundhog Day celebration for the Junction Journal, helping organize the winter festivities, and navigating the nonstop gossip circling through town faster than a casserole at a church potluck.

Then the town’s beloved Groundhog Day ceremony takes a deadly turn.

When a local resident is found murdered just as the famous groundhog makes his big appearance, Holiday Junction goes from festive to frantic in a matter of minutes. Rumors spread across town, old grudges start bubbling to the surface, and Violet quickly realizes the victim had more enemies than anyone wants to admit.

Now Violet is chasing leads between festival events, questioning suspicious townsfolk, and trying to avoid becoming the next target herself. With her Southern mama inserting herself into the investigation, the town buzzing with speculation, and secrets hiding behind friendly smiles, Violet will have to uncover the truth before the killer buries the evidence for good.

Perfect for readers who love:

holiday cozy mysteries
small Southern towns
amateur women sleuths
quirky community drama
clean mysteries with humor
gossip-filled small-town secrets
seasonal festivals and traditions
Groundhog Day Grudge is a fun and twisty cozy mystery packed with holiday charm, suspicious neighbors, and small-town scandal.