Dining Mysteries
Literary Dining Mysteries
New Series Now Available

This 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 . . .

Aroma Mysteries
Aroma Wellness Mysteries
New Series Coming March 2025

Emma Brennan may have her head in a cloud of eucalyptus, but her feet are firmly planted on the ground in breathtaking Carmel, California, as she prepares to open her new spa business, Aroma Wellness. But all the reiki, shiatsu, and massage in the world can’t help her relax when she’s accused of murder . . .

Fairy Garden
The Fairy Garden Mysteries
Book 5

Carmel-by-the-Sea garden shop owner Courtney Kelly sees things others can’t—like fairies, and hidden motives for murder . . .

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Lively characters and plenty of action keep the pages turning. Paranormal cozy fans will have a ball.
Publishers Weekly
Every time I read a book in this endearing series, it just warms the cockles of my heart.
—Dru’s Book Musings
Enchanting series from Agatha Award winner Gerber. Cozy fans will wish upon a star for more.
Publishers Weekly
The novel’s plot is thick and the prose is more than rich enough to sustain it. Readers will be shocked by this exciting, fast-paced thriller’s twists and turns.
Kirkus Reviews
Gerber’s new fantasy cozy series debut is full of fun, whimsy, and a baffling whodunit.
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Hi, and welcome! Thank you for coming to my website. I write a number of mysteries, including the Fairy Garden Mysteries, featuring a fairy garden shop owner and her fairy sidekick, and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, featuring a culinary bookshop owner in a quaint California coastal town. I also write Suspense novels and Thrillers. And I’ve entered into the world of Romance. You can read free excerpts, find book club questions, and see book trailers for all of them. Start by navigating via the Books page.

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