2023-04-27 12:55
From Fleeced at Yappy Hour
Chapter Three Part Two…
“It’s just a feeling,” I finally shrugged. “Gut instinct. But my gut instinct was to find you… Read More
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Diana Orgain is a humorous mystery writer, the first book in Orgain’s mystery series, Bundle of Trouble, is a unique and can’t put down tale of murder,
2023-04-27 12:54
From Fleeced at Yappy Hour
Chapter Three Part One…
“Did you hear there’s a new face in town?” Rachel asked the next morning, grunting as she lifted a… Read More
2023-04-27 12:42
From Fleeced at Yappy Hour
Chapter Two Part Two…
“So who’s it for?” When my question went unanswered for a few seconds too long, I slammed the cupboar… Read More
2023-04-27 12:35
From Fleeced at Yappy Hour
Chapter Two Part One…
BANG!
The sound of something big and clunky slammed into Yolanda’s front door as I lifted my hand to knock… Read More
2023-04-27 12:27
Fleeced at Yappy Hour (Roundup Crew Mystery Series Book 3)
From Fleeced at Yappy Hour
Chapter One Part Two…
I wandered away from the bar and into the kitchen, where I… Read More
2023-04-24 19:56
Fleeced at Yappy Hour (Roundup Crew Mystery Series Book 3)
From Fleeced at Yappy Hour
Chapter One Part One…
“Where on earth is Yolanda?” I balanced a tray… Read More
2022-08-13 19:03
From Double Trouble
Chapter One
Chapter One
To-Do:
Throw Laurie’s birthday party.
Organize pantry.
Repack hospital bag more efficiently.
Clean bathroom.
Fix crooked poster in nu… Read More
2022-08-13 16:40
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Did you miss Chapter Three part One?
From Double Trouble
Chapter Three
“You good, Connolly?” McNearny asked.
Was that c… Read More
2022-08-13 16:40
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Double Trouble
Chapter Three
The hot water felt absolutely heavenly on my pounding head.
Jim had chosen the guest bathroom, le… Read More
2022-08-13 16:40
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two part One?
From Double Trouble
Chapter Two Continued…
By instinct, I leaned forward, covering Laurie, protecting her from the… Read More
2022-08-13 16:39
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Double Trouble
Chapter Two
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!” called Paula, standing on an upside-down bucket in my living room. &ldquo&helli…Read More
2022-08-13 16:38
Did you miss Chapter One part One?
From Double Trouble
Chapter One Continued…
I frowned. “It was in dire need of organization. I think it hadn’t been done in a whol… Read More
2022-03-21 18:03
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss Chapter Three?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Four?
Chapter Four Continued&helli&helli…Read More
2022-03-21 18:02
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
Chapter Four
Franki
“Here we… Read More
2022-03-21 18:02
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
Chapter Three Continued…
&ld&helli…Read More
2022-03-21 18:01
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Chapter Three
Merry
I’d seen nicer places in third-world countries. T… Read More
2022-03-21 18:01
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Chapter Two Continued…
“Oh, thank you,” I sa… Read More
2022-03-21 18:00
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One?
Chapter Two
Kate
To Do:
Figure out food for Babette’s bachelorette party.
Call home.
&n&helli…Read More
2022-03-21 17:55
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Did you miss Chapter One Part One?
Chapter One Continued…
Valentine
I was within two feet when he started singing the co… Read More
2022-03-21 17:55
From 4 Sleuths & a Bachelorette
Chapter One
Valentine
“Who’s Babette Lang?” Max Martell, my wingman in the salon and occasional worrywart, fl… Read More
2021-12-02 22:54
From Murder at the Clocktower
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
Chapter Three Continued
I snorted, and Adam shot me a look. I… Read More
2021-12-02 22:33
From Murder at the Clocktower
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Chapter Three
I sat in my car the morning of the meeting with the restoration
committee, my heart pou… Read More
2021-12-02 22:20
From Murder at the Clocktower
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
Chapter Two Continued
“You still just hanging out at the motel trying to avoid ever… Read More
2021-12-02 22:09
From Murder at the Clocktower
Did you miss Chapter One?
Chapter Two
I knew this would happen eventually. For the last two days I’d been
surviving on eggs and potato chips… Read More
2021-12-02 21:56
From Murder at the Clocktower
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
Chapter One Continued
But how can she?
Tori loved Golden. And Golden loved Tori. Every local knew her name
an… Read More
2021-09-23 20:59
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Cereal Killer
Chapter Three Continued…
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID. MAYBE ITS TIME TO G… Read More
2021-09-23 20:59
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Cereal Killer
Chapter Three
Afraid?
Vicente and I glanced at each other, grim expressions on
our faces.
But Luz waved her hand… Read More
2021-09-23 20:58
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Cereal Killer
Chapter Two Continued…
And with that, he knocked on the door.
A moment later, we were greeted… Read More
2021-09-23 20:57
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Cereal Killer
Chapter Two
In the tow truck, Fred turned the key in the ignition. “Why
don’t I drop you folks off at Luz’s place, and t… Read More
2021-09-23 20:57
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Cereal Killer
Chapter One Continued…
He let out a sigh. “So, that’s some background of why we don’t
want people to… Read More
2021-09-23 20:48
From Cereal Killer
Chapter One
“But what do you mean there’s no cell service?” I wailed,
staring at my phone. Zero bars.
From the driver’s seat, Vicente Doming… Read More
2021-09-23 15:29
From Runaway Murder
Chapter One
“So how is the new job going anyway?” my best friend Vanessa
asked as she swung the cab into the station’s car parking lot.
It… Read More
2021-09-23 15:17
Did you miss chapter one?
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From Runaway Murder
Chapter Three Continued…
“And no one thought to tell me th… Read More
2021-09-23 15:17
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From Runaway Murder
Chapter Three
I strode through the train’s rocking corridor. We’d pulled
away from the station and… Read More
2021-09-23 15:15
Did you miss chapter one?
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From Runaway Murder
Chapter Two Continued…
“I’m considering moving here to start a new winery. I unf… Read More
2021-07-01 20:41
From A Deathly Rattle
Chapter One
The Strike
To Do:
Attend the strike.
Buy more prenatal vitamins.
Figure out plan for new nursery.
Land a new client.
Exercise.
The view of the Golde… Read More
2021-07-01 19:44
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From A Deathly Rattle
Chapter Three Continued …
“Although,” I continued… Read More
2021-07-01 19:43
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From A Deathly Rattle
Chapter Three
The Nursery
To Do:
Attend the strike.
Buy more prenatal vitamins.
Figure out plan… Read More
2021-07-01 19:43
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From A Deathly Rattle
Chapter Two Continued …
“Galigani thinks you should work this case,” Bar… Read More
2021-07-01 19:42
Did you miss Chapter One?
From A Deathly Rattle
Chapter Two
The following morning, I woke up feeling exceptionally groggy. It took several blinks before the memories of the night came… Read More
2021-07-01 19:39
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From A Deathly Rattle
Chapter One Continued…
“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said, but I could tell h… Read More
2021-06-28 21:40
From Killer Cravings
Chapter One
My stomach rumbled and my mouth watered.
Thoughts of jelly filled donuts danced in my head,
only to be pushed aside by a chocolate-covered old… Read More
Killer Cravings (Maternal Instincts Mystery Series: Book Six) Sneak Peek – Chapter Three Continued
2021-06-28 21:30
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Killer Cravings
Chapter Three Continued,,,
“Paula, simply amazing,”… Read More
2021-06-28 21:29
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From Killer Cravings
Chapter Three
After lunch, we caravanned over to the theater. On the drive,
Laurie giggled and did her c… Read More
2021-06-28 21:28
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From Killer Cravings
Chapter Two Continued…
“He did,” I said, sighing. “Uh… I… I… Read More
2021-06-28 21:28
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Killer Cravings
Chapter Two
Now that I was refreshed and ready to get going on my day,
I decided I needed to write up a to-do list, and it was a
m… Read More
2021-06-28 21:27
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Killer Cravings
Chapter One Continued…
It wasn’t fair! How did I manage to waste so much time on this
stupid craving, along with ruining my… Read More
2021-06-22 21:52
From Lethal Lullaby
Chapter One
To Do:
1. Pick up Andrew, Tracy, and girls from airport.
2. Play nice with Tracy, even when she’s being a pill.
3. Find new case! (But not… Read More
2021-06-22 21:39
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Lethal Lullaby
Chapter Three Continued…
Susan was cold and distant. “Why… Read More
2021-06-22 21:38
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From Lethal Lullaby
Chapter Three
By the time we reached Toscano di Napa, it was blisteringly
hot outside. The gentle breeze had ce… Read More
2021-06-22 21:37
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Lethal Lullaby
Chapter Two
To Do:
1. Pick up Andrew, Tracy, and girls from airport.
2. Play nice with Tracy, even when she’s being a pill.
3. Find… Read More
Lethal Lullaby (Maternal Instincts Mystery Series: Book Ten) Sneak Peek – Chapter One Continued…
2021-06-22 21:36
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Lethal Lullaby
Chapter One Continued…
“Tracy, we’ve used that marinade for years. He just didn’t think to
check&mda&helli…Read More
Lethal Lullaby (Maternal Instincts Mystery Series: Book Ten) Sneak Peek – Chapter Two Continued…
2021-06-22 21:36
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Lethal Lullaby
Chapter Two Continued…
It smelled good, but I had to suppress a smile at all the pagea… Read More
2021-06-22 08:42
From Pampered to Death
Chapter One
How my best girlfriend, Paula, convinced me to take a yoga
class was beyond me. When she’d told me about this spa,
Pampered to Death, I… Read More
2021-06-22 08:22
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Pampered to Death
Chapter Three Continued…
Brittany, now examining her face in… Read More
2021-06-22 08:22
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From Pampered to Death
Chapter Three
Paula and I entered the sauna, eager to put a little distance
between ourselves and the tipsy… Read More
2021-06-22 08:21
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Pampered to Death
Chapter Two Continued…
Paula laughed and waved a hand in my direction. “Ignor… Read More
2021-06-22 08:21
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Pampered to Death
Chapter Two
At last dressed in our swimwear, Paula and I dipped out of the
increasingly loud locker room. Once out of sight of the
you… Read More
2021-06-22 08:20
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Pampered to Death
Chapter One Continued…
“Remember to drink lots of water,” the instructor called out.
“Clean out t… Read More
2021-06-14 19:37
From Trigger Yappy
Chapter One
“The wine is smooth, right?” the stubbled face in front me
asked.
At the moment, it was difficult to discern any qualities the wine
mi… Read More
2021-06-14 15:20
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Trigger Yappy
Chapter Three Continued…
Yolanda gave my wrist a firm shake… Read More
2021-06-14 15:20
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From Trigger Yappy
Chapter Three
The following morning, Yolanda turned up at my apartment
right on time. She drove a flashy r… Read More
2021-06-14 15:19
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From Trigger Yappy
Chapter Two Continued…
The woman self-consciously adjusted her cap. “That’s… Read More
2021-06-14 15:19
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Trigger Yappy
Chapter Two
“Salmonella?” I asked.
“Nonsense!” Yolanda shrieked. She had such an indig‐
nant look on h… Read More
2021-06-14 15:18
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Trigger Yappy
Chapter One Continued…
Yolanda and Fran craned to see what was happening between Gus
and me, although for all I k… Read More
2021-06-14 13:47
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Third Times a Crime
Chapter Three Continued…
I nodded, pulling away from him. I… Read More
2021-06-14 13:47
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Third Times a Crime
Chapter Three
Scott stiffened at Becca’s comment, and patted my knee, but
it somehow felt a bit insi… Read More
2021-06-14 13:46
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Third Times a Crime
Chapter One Continued…
Once inside the castle, the creep factor only escalated. The inside of
the building was a… Read More
2021-06-14 13:45
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Third Times a Crime
Chapter Two
I was the first one out the door, flying toward the rickety
staircase that led to the first floor.
Scott’s voice c… Read More
2021-06-13 14:35
From A Second Chance at Murder
Chapter One
The cold snap in the Spanish Pyrenees was a surprise. My
sleeping bag had only been rated for forty degrees and it
was already thirty, if no… Read More
2021-06-13 14:17
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From A Second Chance at Murder
Chapter One Continued…
He nodded slowly and then he sagged like a deflated balloon. “My
sister’… Read More
2021-06-13 09:28
From Brewing up Murder
Chapter One
MAEVE
Maeve O’Dare watched her friends disappear from the
rearview. It broke her heart watching Gracie wave
frantically to her. Leaving Wisteria Pi… Read More
2021-06-13 09:08
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Brewing up Murder
Chapter Three Continued…
After a while, Maeve and her mom plopped… Read More
2021-06-13 09:08
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From Brewing up Murder
Chapter Three
MAEVE
Maeve felt overwhelmingly fabulous that evening as she
and her mother exited a limo in front… Read More
2021-06-13 09:07
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one Chapter Two?
From Brewing up Murder
Chapter Two Continued…
“I’m your mother, darling. Of course, I knew.” The woman… Read More
2021-06-13 09:06
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Brewing up Murder
Chapter Two
CHUCK
And, so the adventure continues. I’m still in the body of a
female dog, thanks to the curse of a psychotic, revenge… Read More
2021-06-13 09:06
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Brewing up Murder
Chapter One Continued…
The server brought Maeve her drink and took her order quickly
before disappearing again. Maeve co… Read More
2021-05-31 19:36
From I Wanda put a Spell on you
Chapter One
Maeve
The opening night crowd at Maeve’s café, Listen: It’s Old
Fashioned, buzzed in a loud continuous noisy cadence that
mad… Read More
2021-05-31 14:56
Did you miss Chapter One?
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Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From I Wanda put a Spell on you
Chapter Three Continued . . .
She entered the main area of the ca… Read More
2021-05-31 14:54
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From I Wanda put a Spell on you
Chapter Three
MAEVE
Maeve arrived at the café the next morning, surprised to
see five people stand… Read More
2021-05-31 14:52
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From I Wanda put a Spell on you
Chapter Two Continued . . .
Her eyes open wide, and her pupils dilate.
Oh, yeah, good ol&rsqu&helli…Read More
2021-05-31 14:48
Did you miss Chapter One?
From I Wanda put a Spell on you
Chapter Two
CHUCK
I’ve been looking for someone–no one in particular–just
someone … anyone, who could reve… Read More
2021-05-31 14:47
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From I Wanda put a Spell on you
Chapter One Continued . . .
Maeve took a moment to observe her work. The café was popping,
and she could feel th… Read More
2021-05-30 16:44
From Murder as Savory as Biscuits
Chapter One
There was a spring in Leo Lawson’s step as he walked the
hay-bale-filled passageways of the Fall Festival at Magnolia
Falls… Read More
2021-05-27 13:49
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From Murder as Savory as Biscuits
Chapter Three Continued…
“See,” Mona s… Read More
2021-05-27 13:49
Did you miss Chapter One?
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From Murder as Savory as Biscuits
Chapter Three
Not exactly the way I was hoping our first date would go,”
Mona said under he… Read More
2021-05-27 13:48
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From Murder as Savory as Biscuits
Chapter Two Continued…
He scooched closer to her until their hips touched. He… Read More
2021-05-27 08:58
From Murder as Sweet as Honey
Chapter One
Vicki Lawson pulled into the parking lot three minutes late.
That was fashionably late, right? She took a breath as she
grabbed her wic… Read More
2021-05-27 08:48
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss Chapter Three part one?
From Murder as Sweet as Honey
Chapter Three Continued…
“Wha—” Her at… Read More
2021-05-27 08:47
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From Murder as Sweet as Honey
Chapter Three
By the time Vicki and Leo finished the scrub, anticipation
pulsed through her.
“T… Read More
2021-05-27 08:46
Did you miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From Murder as Sweet as Honey
Chapter Two Continued…
Was that gel in his hair? Leo never paid much attention to… Read More
2021-05-27 08:45
Did you miss Chapter One?
From Murder as Sweet as Honey
Chapter Two
Mona, we’re in the festival!” Vicki exclaimed when her
best friend answered the phone.
“Wh… Read More
2021-05-27 08:45
Did you miss part one of Chapter One?
From Murder as Sweet as Honey
Chapter One Continued
“Oh!” Kristen’s eyes widened, and she snapped her fingers as if
she’… Read More
2021-05-20 16:23
From A Witch Called Wanda
Chapter One
MAEVE
After stumbling over the second box on her way out the door,
Maeve O’Dare paused for a moment to catch her breath. Her
move to Wisteria Pin… Read More
2021-05-20 15:45
Did You miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Three?
From A Witch Called Wanda
Chapter Three Continued…
MAEVE
No sooner did Maeve unwrap her… Read More
2021-05-20 15:44
Did You miss Chapter One?
Did you miss Chapter Two?
From A Witch Called Wanda
Chapter Three
MAEVE
A pang of guilt shot through Maeve’s chest as she watched
Wanda put her tail between… Read More
2021-05-20 15:43
Did You miss Chapter One?
Did you miss part one of Chapter Two?
From A Witch Called Wanda
Chapter Two Continued
CHUCK
She’s gorgeous. A strawberry blonde with big eyes, dimples, and… Read More
2021-05-20 15:42
Did You miss Chapter One?
From A Witch Called Wanda
Chapter Two
CHUCK
My legs and feet ache, and I’m pretty sure I smell like
rotten fish. I don’t even remember the last time I… Read More
2021-05-20 15:34
From A Witch Called Wanda
Chapter One Continued
Maeve stiffened, something about the name set off an alarm. She
hadn’t been in town that long, so to recognize the name at all made
he… Read More
2021-05-17 21:20
From Murder at Yappy Hour
Chapter One
“What do you mean, you fired her?” I said into my cell
phone as I brushed sand from the beach towel.
It was at least the fourth time… Read More
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