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Start with Sticky Sweet Murder


Why Readers Love Cozy Mysteries by D.A. Sweeten:

🐾 Quirky pet sidekick (meet Dot, the Papillon!)

🍂 Charming small-town settings full of secrets

🕵️ Clever amateur sleuths with heart

📚 New books coming soon


The Wander & Wonder Cozy Mystery Series Begins Here

In Pine Hollow, the maple syrup flows sweet — but someone’s hiding a bitter secret. When a local mogul collapses at the Maple Festival, boutique travel planner Margo Linwood and her Papillon, Dot, are pulled into the sticky mess. Can they untangle the clues before the town’s sweetness turns deadly?

👉 Available now in ebook and paperback!

A glamorous estate, a deadly secret, and a birthday celebration gone terribly wrong.

When Margo Linwood and her clever Papillon, Dot, arrive at Monarch Manor, they expect elegance—not murder. But behind the polished façade lies a web of lies, jealousy, and betrayal… and someone willing to kill to keep the past buried.

👉 Available now in ebook and paperback!

What’s Next in the
Wander & Wonder Cozy Mystery Series?

Book 3 - Murder at Bellwether Gardens - COMING SOON!


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From cozy accessories to charming keepsakes, bring a little piece of Pine Hollow home with you!


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Meet D.A. Sweeten

D.A. Sweeten makes her home in South Carolina, where she spends her days dreaming up small-town adventures and puzzling mysteries. At her side is Dot, her curious Papillon, who often inspires the four-legged sleuths in her stories.

In her downtime, she loves to curl up with a good book and wander through everyday life in search of the next adventure to weave into her writing. With a blend of charm, mischief, and plenty of heart, her cozy mysteries are crafted to feel like catching up with an old friend over tea.