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Amanda Flower

    Amanda Flower crafts humorous mysteries, drawing inspiration from her life as a librarian and suburban resident. Her passion for making people laugh with her words ignited in elementary school when a story she wrote about being stuck atop a Ferris wheel had her classmates in stitches. This early success solidified her calling to entertain through writing. Her works are known for their wit and keen observations of human nature.

    Honeymoons Can Be Hazardous
    Blueberry Blunder
    Toxic Toffee
    Honeymoons Can Be Hazardous: An Amish Matchmaker Mystery
    Dating Can Be Deadly
    Amish Candy Shop Holidays
    • 2025

      I Died for Beauty

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set in Amherst during a harsh winter in 1857, the story follows Emily Dickinson and her maid, Willa Noble, as they navigate the challenges of snowbound trains and frozen boats. Amidst the struggle to keep warm, a devastating fire in the nearby Irish community claims the lives of a young couple, raising suspicions in Emily's mind about the true nature of the tragedy. As they confront the cold and seek the truth, Emily and Willa uncover a potential murderer hidden within the icy landscape.

      I Died for Beauty
    • 2024

      Gingerbread Danger

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of Christmas in Harvest, Ohio, this eighth installment of the series blends the intricacies of Amish life with the sweet world of candy making. As chocolatier Bailey King navigates festive preparations, she finds herself entangled in a quirky mystery alongside her law enforcer boyfriend. The story promises a delightful mix of intrigue and romance, enhancing the charm of the holiday season.

      Gingerbread Danger
    • 2024

      The story centers around the remarkable life of the Wright Brothers' sister, exploring her pivotal but often overlooked role in their journey to invent the airplane. It delves into her personal sacrifices, ambitions, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated world. Through her eyes, readers gain insight into the dynamics of the Wright family and the passion that drove them to achieve their groundbreaking success. The narrative highlights themes of perseverance, innovation, and the importance of support in the pursuit of dreams.

      To Slip the Bonds of Earth
    • 2023

      Bailey King, star of TV's Bailey's Amish Sweets, is building her dream candy factory in Harvest, Ohio. But no sooner is the frame of the new building up than she finds the dead body of a surly contractor who has a long list of enemies -- including people in the Amish community. To add to the drama, Bailey is being filmed by a crew for her upcoming show. . .

      Blueberry Blunder: An Amish Candy Shop Mystery
    • 2023

      Millie's decidedly not-Amish best friend, Lois Henry, is outspoken, colorful, and so hopelessly romantic, she's had four husbands. Millie doesn't judge, and she also doesn't expect to run into Lois's most recent ex, gambler Gerome Moorhead, in small-town Harvest, Ohio. With him is the very young, new Mrs. Moorhead, aka "Honeybee." Lois is outraged, but Millie is completely shocked to learn the next day that Gerome is already a widower . . .

      Honeymoons Can Be Hazardous: An Amish Matchmaker Mystery
    • 2023

      I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set in August 1856, the story unfolds when renowned writer Ralph Waldo Emerson visits the Dickinson family, leading to unexpected turmoil. Emily Dickinson, eager to impress her literary idol, navigates her feelings toward Emerson and the budding interest of her friend Willa in his secretary, Luther Howard. Tensions rise when Luther is found dead in the garden, apparently poisoned. Determined to protect her family's reputation, Emily and Willa embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind the murder, facing intrigue and danger along the way.

      I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died
    • 2023

      Murder on the ski slopes. The weapon? A bow and arrow. The suspects? Every guest at the villa. Intrigue, a fake relationship, and humor come together in a Knives Out-style cozy mystery from bestselling author Amanda Flower and Hallmark Publishing. A wealthy doctor invites many friends to spend a week at a giant ski villa…only to wind up dead. The police call it a hunting accident. His much-younger wife doesn’t buy it. Darby Piper, a seasoned private eye, and Tate Porter, who inherited half of the detective agency, are glad to take the case. They go undercover as a romantic couple at the villa, where guests are still enjoying their free luxury vacation and catered meals. As they dig up secret grudges, Darby’s jealous ex-boyfriend on the police force thinks they’re wasting their time. Will Darby and Tate discover the murderer…or will it become another cold case? This cozy mystery contains a free Hallmark original recipe.

      Frozen Detective
    • 2023
    • 2022

      Some Amish men don't know what's good for them. That's what Millie Fisher told herself when young Ben Baughman set his heart on marrying Tess Lieb. With Tess's father refusing to give his blessing and Tess's ex-boyfriend being a wet blanket, the hapless couple was bound to butt heads more than Millie's Boer goats. But when Ben tragically dies in a mysterious fire, Millie wonders if someone in her hometown of Harvest, Ohio, wanted Ben out of the wedding picture altogether . . .

      Courting Can Be Killer: An Amish Matchmaker Mystery