Cate Nolan

The Mandolin Mystery is the thirteenth book in The Mysteries of Blackberry Valley fiction series. After a decades-long hiatus, Blackberry Valley's bluegrass festival is making a comeback. The community is excited to renew a long-standing tradition that previously came to a bitter end. The founding musical duo split up after an heirloom mandolin vanished along with the proceeds from the celebration. Hannah Prentiss can't wait to join in the festivities and reconnect with her childhood friend, musician Monroe Taylor. But when Hannah and Monroe discover a damaged mandolin in a crate of instruments loaned to the library, they are astonished to discover that this is the missing mandolin that belongs to Monroe's grandfather. Who took the mandolin all those years ago, and how did it end up in that crate? And where's the stolen money? Hannah fears her efforts to find the truth may do more harm than good...unless she can bring a closing note to the past. About the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley Series Welcome to the Hot Spot...where the food is fresh and the mysteries are delicious After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot--a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner aren't the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams What you'll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town life Faithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit community Clean, wholesome stories Intriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasure With warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.

A relentless pursuit through the mountains-- as a dangerous snowstorm races in... When armed gunmen descend on Hope Prescott's office a few days before Christmas, she and her young daughter flee--straight into the harsh Colorado mountains. With no idea why they're being targeted, Hope relies on the help of rancher and veteran Ian Fraser to protect them from the assailants and the deadly blizzard blowing in. Somehow, Hope and Ian must determine what has put her in the killers' crosshairs. But can they take down the criminals before the next attack proves fatal? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

A relentless pursuit through the mountains-- as a dangerous snowstorm races in... When armed gunmen descend on Hope Prescott's office a few days before Christmas, she and her young daughter flee--straight into the harsh Colorado mountains. With no idea why they're being targeted, Hope relies on the help of rancher and veteran Ian Fraser to protect them from the assailants and the deadly blizzard blowing in. Somehow, Hope and Ian must determine what has put her in the killers' crosshairs. But can they take down the criminals before the next attack proves fatal? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Run for the Roses is the sixth book in the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley fiction series. An unexpected discovery at an estate sale sends Hannah Prentiss and her best friend, Lacy Minyard, on a search for a champion horse and her jockey who disappeared on the eve of the greatest race of the filly's life. Trophies, a picture album, and other racing memorabilia bring back memories of Hannah's childhood love of horses, and she resolves to find out more. Hannah already has her hands full running the Hot Spot, but soon she and Lacy become consumed with curiosity about the fate of the missing horse, Angel, and her rider, Mickey. As Hannah and Lacy dig into the past, they find themselves exploring the legendary racetracks and horse farms at the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass region. But the longer the list of suspects grows, the more Hannah fears the answer lies closer to home. Can the two best friends locate a missing person who may not want to be found? About the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley Series Welcome to the Hot Spot...where the food is fresh and the mysteries are delicious After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot--a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner aren't the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams What you'll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries: The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town life Faithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit community Clean, wholesome stories Intriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasure With warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.