A luxurious private island paradise in the Georgia Sea Islands, with palm trees and white sand beaches, sets the stage for this classic cozy mystery.

Ms. Mia, a vibrant woman of a certain age, savors all life's experiences—and if someone's unhappy, she cheerfully rearranges their life to her satisfaction. At Spinel Resorts, a luxurious chain of boutique hotels founded by her late husband, sinister secrets hide in exotic paradises.

Arriving at the Grand Island Hotel, Ms. Mia immediately spots trouble. A second honeymoon bitterly unraveling, a woman fleeing grief, a writer wallowing in extremely public scenes, and a wife who seems, ahem, very intimate with her tennis pro. When murder strikes her luxury resort, Ms. Mia discovers her talent as an amateur sleuth, diving into the investigation with charm, wit—and a glass of champagne. No one gets away with murder at her island paradise!

This cozy whodunit is perfect for fans of Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow, Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swenson and Carolyn Hart's Annie Laurance, blending witty sleuthing with resort glamour.

Check in to the first Ms. Mia Murder Mystery with Ms. Mia and Murder at the Grand Island Hotel!

Ms Mia and
Murder at the
Grand Island Hotel

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A fun new series—Ms. Mia is a fun character—A very quick and sharp Miss Marple. The characters are well-developed and the plot is cleverly complex. This is a great introduction to what promises to be a fun and interesting series.

***** This title was selected for IngramSpark's Indie Title Discovery Spotlight 2025! The first installment of a must-read cozy mystery series perfect for fans of fabulous amateur sleuths, beautiful luxury locations, and witty dialogue!

A wonderful, well written mystery that kept me guessing through all the twists and turns. Great for summer reading or any time to escape to a beautifully described setting. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

Great story telling! Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2025 Just finished Murder at the Grand Island Hotel...read from cover to cover...just could not put it down. Wonderfully written, could not guess "who done it". Lovely characters. Can hardly wait for the next in the series. Highly recommend!

A Surprising Who Done It? Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025 A fun, easy to read mystery! Ms. Mia sure knows how to read people and what she gleans proves very valuable in solving cases! I look forward to following her as she helps to solve other mysterious events that unfold in her path.