Best Selling Books by Lorena McCourtney

Ever wonder how a little old lady with possum-gray hair could wind up on a homicidal hit list? Well, nothing is too outlandish for Ivy Malone. She''s back and she''s brought her mutant curiosity gene with her. And ever since the evil-intentioned Drake Braxton and his family threatened to make road kill out of Ivy, her life has been crazier than ever! With the ever-present threat of looming Braxtons, Ivy decides to get out of Dodge for a while. But for someone who slides down banisters and drives a T-Bird, hiding from the mob does not come easily. And when strange things start happening to her new neighbors, Ivy''s snooping sense kicks into overdrive. Will she unravel the mystery? Or will the threats to her safety scare her away? With Invisible, readers laughed so hard they cried. In Plain Sight, the second Ivy Malone mystery, promises to be even better!

Cate Kinkaid is just dipping her toe into the world of private investigating until one of the many résumés she has floating around lands her a real job. All she has to do is determine that a particular woman lives at a particular address. Simple, right? When the big and brooding house happens to contain a dead body, this routine PI job turns out to be anything but simple. Is Cate in over her head? Readers will be hooked from the very first chapter of this fast-paced and witty romantic mystery from bestselling and award-winning author Lorena McCourtney.

Two of Lorena McCourtney''s Cozy Mystery Series in a 7-in-1 Collection Includes · Invisible · In Plain Sight · On the Run · Stranded · Dying to Read · Dolled Up to Die · Death Takes a Ride This seven-book collection brings together two beloved series, promising fast-paced, witty mysteries with heroines you''ll be cheering on from the first page--and just a touch of romance to warm your heart. In the Ivy Malone Mystery series (Invisible, In Plain Sight, On the Run, and Stranded), meet quirky and curious Ivy Malone, a septuagenarian who takes advantage of her ability to be invisible due to her age, launching her own unofficial investigations into local mysteries. Readers will fall in love with Ivy''s kind heart, tenacity, and oddball sense of humor as they gather clues to discover whodunit. In The Cate Kinkaid Files series (Dying to Read, Dolled Up to Die, and Death Takes a Ride), meet Cate Kinkaid, an intrepid young woman just dipping her toes into the world of private investigating until one of the many résumés she has floating around lands her a real job. But when her first assignment brings a dead body with no answers in sight, Cate wonders if she might just be in over her head.

Book 2 in The Julesburg MysteriesSarah MacIntosh has an identical twin who is a true sister of the heart. Quickly forging a close bond after a lifetime of separation, the twenty-five-year-olds share a dream of converting an abandoned theater called the Nevermore into a mini-mall where they can display their artistic wares. But their project is brought to a halt by a horrifying string of events.

A small town heroine tries to recover from a personal tragedy but finds herself thrust into the middle of arson and murder. Julesburg Mysteries book 1.

Super senior sleuth Ivy Malone is spunkier than Miss Marple, with a curiosity that just won''t quit. That inquisitiveness has gotten her into plenty of trouble, including murder, mayhem, and a place on a mini-Mafia hit list. Now Ivy''s headed across the country with a stray cat and God as her only companions. But just when she thinks she''s safe, two dead bodies turn up-discovered by Ivy, of course. A flock of emus, a survivalist outpost, and paintball are just a few of the strange things Ivy has to deal with in order to solve this latest crime. But will anyone believe the truth? On the Run, the third book in the Ivy Malone mysteries, is a mix of great fun and great suspense. Readers will love Ivy''s latest lively adventure.

Cate Kinkaid arrives at H&B Classic Auto Restorations to give a friend a ride. But, as usual, trouble finds Cate even there--this time in the form of one dead man, one wounded man, and what appears to be a pretty obvious case of self-defense. Owner Matt Halliday wants to hire her, but not for this case. Instead, Cate is charged with finding a man who owns a particular motorcycle Matt would like to buy. As her search progresses, she begins to suspect that the shooting in Matt''s office may not have been as cut-and-dried as it appeared. Bestselling and award-winning author Lorena McCourtney takes readers on another wild ride of mystery in this clever cozy mystery, part of her popular series The Cate Kinkaid Files.

Seniors Ivy Malone and Mac MacPherson have warily circled the idea of marriage for some time while Ivy was on the run and hiding from the murderous Braxton clan. Now the Braxtons are out of the way, and Mac and Ivy have made the Big Decision. They''re getting married! The plans are made, the date is set. A church wedding, of course, complete with heirloom wedding gown and Ivy''s old friend, Magnolia, walking her down the aisle, and a buffalo barbecue afterward. Except there are the problems of a dead body, a big pile of money, and a killer who is cheerfully willing to bring their plans to a deadly halt. Join Ivy and Mac for another lighthearted adventure through danger and mayhem in this first book in the new Mac ''n'' Ivy Mysteries series.

Super sleuth Ivy Malone''s inquisitiveness has gotten her into plenty of trouble, including murder, mayhem, and a place on a mini-Mafia hit list. Still on the run from the mob, Ivy ends up in a small town in the Pacific Northwest with a broken-down motor home, a young traveling companion running from a violent husband, and a stray cat. With no way to fix their vehicle, Ivy and her companion are invited to stay in an old Victorian house by a compassionate young woman attorney. But when Ivy discovers that the former resident was murdered and that the prime suspect happens to be Ivy''s kind benefactor, she''s on the case-digging up clues and getting into plenty of trouble along the way.

She''s not your average crime fighter! Ivy Malone has a curiosity that sometimes gets her into trouble, and it''s only aggravated by her discovery that she can easily escape the public eye. So when vandals romp through the local cemetery, she takes advantage of her newfound anonymity and its unforeseen advantages as she launches her own unofficial investigation. Despite her oddball humor and unconventional snooping, Ivy soon becomes discouraged by her failure to turn up any solid clues. And after Ivy witnesses something ominous and unexplained, she can''t resist putting her investigative powers to work again. Even the authorities'' attempts to keep Ivy out of danger and her nosy neighbor''s match-making schemes can''t slow her down. But will the determination that fuels this persistent, quirky sleuth threaten her very safety? "I laughed out loud. McCourtney''s charming mystery debuts a voice both enchanting and startling."-Colleen Coble, author of Without a Trace "McCourtney''s skill at blending whimsy, quirks, and questions into a lead character makes Invisible a must read."-Lois Richer, author of Dangerous Sanctuary "Invisible is a treat! Ivy Malone is a heroine with spunk and determination!"-Carol Cox, author of A Stitch in Time

When Cate Kinkaid receives a frantic call about a triple homicide, she drives to the scene against her better judgment--aren''t triple homicides more up the police department''s alley?--only to find that the victims are not quite who she expects. Now she has a new rule to add to those she''s learned in her short stint as an assistant private investigator: always find out if the victims actually have human DNA. Because these three do not. But who would shoot this nice lady''s dolls? What possible reason could the shooter have? And then there''s the startling discovery of another victim, who definitely does have human DNA . . . With tension that is matched only by humor, Dolled Up to Die is the exciting second book in Lorena McCourtney''s The Cate Kinkaid Files. Mystery fans won''t find a place to stop and take a breath in this fast-paced and intriguing tale.

A Palisades Contemporary Romance.

A new "cozy mystery" series featuring a woman and her limousine! In the course of one week Andi McConnell turns sixty, loses her job, breaks up with her boyfriend, and receives an unexpected inheritance from an eccentric rich uncle--a sleek black stretch limousine with bulletproof windows. She knows it''s totally impractical--yet the limo has an allure that Andi can hardly resist. The allure is considerably dampened, however, with the discovery of a dead body in the trunk. So Andi joins forces with a nosy but charming former TV private eye in a bumbling and often hilarious attempt to find the killer. Fasten your seatbelt! Your Chariot Awaits is a perfect combination of mystery, mishap, and mayhem--with the quirkiest and funniest of chauffers who''s set to take you on the ride of a lifetime.

By Invitation Only by Lorena McCourtney released on Jun 24, 1986 is available now for purchase.

Free Fall by Lorena McCourtney released on Mar 25, 1989 is available now for purchase.

No Strings Attached by Lorena McCourtney released on Jul 25, 1985 is available now for purchase.

With Flying Colors by Lorena McCourtney released on Apr 24, 1987 is available now for purchase.