Mary Daheim Libros

Set against the backdrop of 1561 Scotland, Dallas Cameron's life changes dramatically as she navigates personal loss and political intrigue. After her father's death leaves her family destitute, she is rescued by Iain Fraser, a dashing stranger with a secret lineage. Their unconventional marriage, born from necessity rather than love, complicates as Iain's commitments to Queen Mary and his piratical life take him away, leaving Dallas to grapple with her growing feelings for him amidst the chaos of the court. Their journey explores themes of loyalty, love, and survival in a tumultuous era.

Set against the backdrop of 1585 Scotland, the story follows seventeen-year-old Sorcha Fraser as she yearns for freedom beyond her family. Her life intertwines with Gavin Napier, a young man in priestly robes, amidst the dangers faced by Catholics in a Protestant kingdom. As Sorcha navigates court intrigues, including her relationship with King James and the threat posed by a manipulative courtesan, her connection with Gavin remains a powerful force. This tale explores love, loyalty, and the struggle for faith in tumultuous times.

Though they'd rather be boiled in oil, Judith McMonigle Flynn and her cantankerous cousin Renie have agreed to cater a seventy-fifth birthday bash for their batty old Uncle Boo Major, the billionaire breakfast mush magnate. Luckily their culinary obligations keep them busy in the kitchen of the sprawling Major manor and away from most of their contemptible kin -- until the septuagenarian birthday boy is discovered deceased behind his locked den door. Someone slew Uncle Boo...but who? A plethora of last wills popping up all over the place makes virtually everybody a suspect -- Judith and Renie included. And that's forcing the cousins out on a limb, where they must attempt to pick the true culprit from among the many nuts on their twisted family tree.

Judith McMonigle Flynn, an innkeeper, is determined to avoid any more encounters with dead bodies after her previous experiences. However, her resolve is tested as circumstances unfold around her, likely leading to unexpected mysteries and challenges. The story promises a blend of humor and intrigue as Judith navigates her vow amidst the chaos of her inn.

Judith McMonigle Flynn faces unexpected chaos when her donation for a school auction leads to trouble with the demanding Paine family. Meanwhile, her husband Joe's surveillance gig takes a deadly turn, resulting in his arrest for a murder tied to an insurance fraud case. With Joe in jail, Judith must navigate the turmoil and uncover the truth behind the crime, all while trying to maintain her sanity amidst the unfolding drama.

In this charming madcap entry in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Bed-and-Breakfast series, innkeeper and amateur sleuth Judith McMonigle Flynn’s plans for a relaxing vacation go awry when she realizes her fellow guests have a different kind of getaway planned. Vacations can be murder. No one knows that better than Judith McMonigle Flynn, owner of Seattle’s popular Hillside Manor B&B. After a busy summer, she desperately needs some R&R. Leave it to her thoughtful husband, Joe, to surprise her with a trip to the Canadian Rockies. Thrilled to be getting away, Judith’s overjoyed when Cousin Renie and Bill agree to join them. Though the husbands have made the arrangements, how bad can a short time away in the beautiful mountains be? Judith and Renie are about to find out! While the accommodations certainly leave something to be desired, the other guests are the real prize. They’ve gathered on the mountainside to give a relative a proper and permanent send-off—a nice gesture, until Judith realizes that paying their respects might be a little premature . . . without some very sinister assistance. Now, it’s up to her and Renie to save a would-be corpse from an early date with the undertaker.