Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Library Lover’s Mysteries

PRAISE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING LIBRARY LOVER’S MYSTERIES

Book, Line, and Sinker

“Jenn McKinlay skillfully mixes libraries and small-town life in her . . . entertaining series. Book, Line, and Sinker is an outstanding cozy mystery . . . featuring engaging characters and an intriguing story.”

—Lesa’s Book Critiques

“[A] quickly paced, tightly plotted, intricately crafted mystery that is action-packed and will keep you guessing until you’ve reached the final chapters.”

—The Season

“Oh man, what a great book, and that ending, wow . . . A great read that I wish could have gone on forever, and now I look forward to the next book in this delightfully charming series.”

—Dru’s Book Musings

Due or Die

“[A] terrific addition to an intelligent, fun, and lively series.”

—Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries

“What a great read! I can’t wait to go back to the first title in this cozy, library-centered series. McKinlay has been a librarian, and her snappy story line, fun characters, and young library director with backbone make for a winning formula. Add a dog named Heathcliff and library programming suggestions—well, it’s quite a value-added package!”

—Library Journal

“McKinlay’s writing is well paced, her dialogue feels very authentic, and I found Due or Die almost impossible to put down.”

—CrimeSpree

Books Can Be Deceiving

“When murder disturbs the quiet community of Briar Creek on the ocean’s edge, librarian Lindsey Norris springs into action to keep her best friend from being charged with the crime. A sparkling setting, lovely characters, books, knitting, and chowder! What more could any reader ask?”

—Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author of
Murder on the Half Shelf and the Booktown Mysteries

“With a remote coastal setting as memorable as Manderley and a kindhearted, loyal librarian as the novel’s heroine, Books Can Be Deceiving is sure to charm cozy readers everywhere.”

—Ellery Adams, author of the Books by the Bay Mysteries

PRAISE FOR JENN MCKINLAY’S CUPCAKE BAKERY MYSTERIES

Red Velvet Revenge

“You’re in for a real treat with Jenn McKinlay’s Cupcake Bakery Mystery. I gobbled it right up.”

—Julie Hyzy, New York Times bestselling author of
the White House Chef Mysteries

Death by the Dozen

“Great characters, and a terrific, tightly written plot.”

—Lesa’s Book Critiques

Buttercream Bump Off

“A charmingly entertaining story . . . [A] deliciously thrilling mystery.”

—Fresh Fiction

Sprinkle with Murder

“A tender cozy full of warm and likable characters and . . . tasty concoctions.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Also by Jenn McKinlay

Berkley Prime Crime titles by Jenn McKinlay

Cupcake Bakery Mysteries

SPRINKLE WITH MURDER

BUTTERCREAM BUMP OFF

DEATH BY THE DOZEN

RED VELVET REVENGE

GOING, GOING, GANACHE

Library Lover’s Mysteries

BOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING

DUE OR DIE

BOOK, LINE, AND SINKER

READ IT AND WEEP

Hat Shop Mysteries

CLOCHE AND DAGGER

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READ IT AND WEEP

Jenn McKinlay

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