Claire and the Missing Heir
Book 1 Claire and the Missing Heir
When the grumpy bank manager is found dead in his house under suspicious circumstances, best friends Claire and CC decide the new sheriff doesn’t know enough about small towns and the people who live there to solve the case. They begin asking questions, and generally annoying the sheriff. The sparks and injuries fly as Claire and the new sheriff both try to solve the case. With lots of reasons to want Mr. Johnson dead, what finally caused somebody to kill him? Could somebody they know really be a killer? Claire’s inability to keep her thoughts to herself causes hurt feelings, hilarity, and bodily harm wherever she goes, but that won’t stop CC and Claire from trying to find who in their small town might be a murderer. Nor do the sheriff’s hopefully idle threats and pointed statements, to keep out of his investigation. To make matters worse, every time Claire and the sheriff are in the same area, he ends up injured. She didn’t mean to hit him with her car, or slap him, or hit him with a door, or feed him dog biscuits, or run over his foot, or … well, you get the idea. A smart person would avoid the walking hazard that is Claire, but the sheriff can't seem to keep his distance from Claire. When Claire and CC's investigation puts them in harm’s way will the sheriff be able to save them? If the murderer doesn’t kill them, the sheriff might. He has been very clear about wanting them to stay out of his investigation. Will they be able to save themselves? Will the new sheriff really arrest them? Did they just solve the biggest case their small town has ever seen?
Book 2 Claire and the Artist Pierre
Claire and CC are once again smack dab in the middle of the Sheriff's investigation. This time, they are tracking down a thief. When up-and-coming artist Pierre’s big debut reveals a blank wall instead of his masterpiece, Oak Creek’s art show erupts into pandemonium. Enter best friends—and amateur sleuths— Claire and CC, determined to solve the case, no matter what the sheriff says. The last time trouble struck their small town, the duo helped catch a killer (though the sheriff might argue how helpful they were). This time, they’re on the hunt for a missing painting, a slippery thief, and maybe a little adventure along the way. Unfortunately, Claire’s propensity to inflict harm on the sheriff complicates things—especially when he keeps trying to steal kisses whenever he can. What’s a few bruises, crushed fingers, black eyes, and concussions when the chemistry is undeniable? As sparks fly and chaos ensues, Claire must juggle her feelings, her foot-in-mouth moments, and her very questionable detective methods, all while trying to decide on a huge career change. Is a brownie taste tester a career option? Can Claire and CC recover the stolen artwork before the culprit vanishes for good? Or will their unqualified sleuthing land them, and their town, in another masterpiece of mayhem? Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries brimming with laughter, love, and a touch of small-town mischief.
