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Janie Owens

The first three books in 'Daytona Beach Mysteries', a series of cozy mystery novels by Janie Owens, now available in one volume!

Haircut and Highlights: After homeless Rose disappears, Abby - the owner of Goldilocks Hair Salon - gets on the case. During the investigation, Abby's relationship blossoms with Jack, a Daytona Beach Police Sergeant. In the wings is also handsome neighbor and fireman Mark, who has a knack for being there whenever Abby gets into trouble. Despite intrigue and danger, Abby maintains her bright outlook and wisdom. But can she crack the case?

The Palmetto Diaries: After Mrs. York is found murdered, Ivy discovers several diaries in her new house, which expose secrets in the old woman's past. Meanwhile, the ladies at the salon welcome a nail tech named Poppy. Complicating Abby's life further is ex-boyfriend Jack. Now a lieutenant police department, his investigation into Mrs. York's murder makes life uncomfortable for Abby. But after Jack begins displaying a gentler side uncharacteristic of his former self, Abby will need to determine whether he really has changed, or is it just an act?

Write of Passing: Holly Donnelly loves writing obituaries, even though it comes with one oddity: each spirit pays her a visit, manifesting in unique ways. One spirit in particular has another reason to visit, and Holly is on a mission to solve the mystery of who the ghost is. While enduring her drama queen mother's antics and dealing with her own commitment issues, Holly's precious Chihuahua is an ever-present comforter and moral support. Can Holly figure out why the ghost is visiting the apartment 66 years after her death?

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Daytona Beach Mysteries

Daytona Beach Mysteries - Books 1-3

Sometimes good fortune brings along romance... and danger. 

After the sudden death of Mrs. York, Abby inherits a great deal of money and Ivy, her employee, receives the woman's house. This good fortune creates suspicion when the authorities determine Mrs. York was murdered. Ivy discovers several diaries in her new house, penned by Mrs. York, which expose secrets in the old woman's past. Will the diaries vindicate Abby and Ivy, or make matters worse?

The ladies at the salon welcome a nail tech named Poppy, whose personality and wild clothing choices suit her name. But when something changes in Poppy's attitude, Abby must find the answer in order to bring peace back to her salon.

Complicating Abby's life further is ex-boyfriend Jack. Now a lieutenant at the Daytona Beach Police Department, his investigation into Mrs. York's murder makes life uncomfortable for Abby. But then, after Abby is attacked, Jack begins displaying a gentler side uncharacteristic of his former self that Abby remembers all too well. Is this a new Jack, or is this change just an act?

The second book in the Daytona Beach Mysteries series by Janie Owens, THE PALMETTO DIARIES is a story about secrets, greed, and love.

The Palmetto Diaries

Holly Donnelly writes obituaries from her apartment in Daytona Beach, Florida. She loves her job even though it comes with one oddity: as she writes the obituaries, each spirit pays a visit, manifesting in unique ways. The ghosts succeed in creating humorous conditions, annoying pranks and scaring Holly’s boyfriends.

But one spirit in particular has another reason to visit, and Holly is on a mission to solve the mystery of who the ghost is and why she is visiting this apartment sixty-six years after her death.

Whether being a friend to a young woman in an abusive relationship, enduring her drama queen mother's antics, or dealing with her own commitment issues, Holly's precious Chihuahua is an ever-present comforter and moral support.

The perfect escape to humor, excitement and ghostly encounters, WRITE OF PASSING is the third book in Janie Owens' Daytona Beach series of cozy mysteries.

Write of Passing: The Obituary Writer

Daytona Beach Mysteries - The book series

Daytona Beach Mysteries - The book series

Daytona Beach Mysteries books in order

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