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Murder By Design: A Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery (Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series Book 24) Kindle Edition

by Dianne Harman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 407 ratings

In the heart of the picturesque town of Cottonwood Springs, what was meant to be a new beginning in a dream home becomes a chilling nightmare for a couple eager to start anew.

Imagine the excitement of stepping into your newly redecorated house, envisioning memories yet to be made, only to be met with the cold, lifeless body of the very person responsible for breathing life into the place. That's the horrifying reality for the new homeowners who had looked forward to the big reveal, but were instead met with the grim sight of their deceased designer.

The eerie setting is further intensified by three wine glasses set on the dining table – a silent testament to a night gone horribly wrong. Who was the third drinker, and where had they vanished to? Could they be the murderer, or another unsuspecting victim of the deadly night?

Brigid, alongside Sheriff Davis, plunges into the depths of the mystery, navigating a maze of misdirection and deceit. As the layers peel back, a haunting thought persists – was the designer truly the intended target, or did the murderer miss their mark? And if so, who was the real quarry, and are they next on the killer's list?

Twists, turns, and terrors await in this thrilling installment of the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series. Dive into a world where appearances can deceive, and where one's dream house might just turn into their worst nightmare.

Discover the chilling secrets that lay hidden within the walls of Cottonwood Springs in the 21st book by a USA Today Bestselling Author. Every corner turned might reveal a truth you weren't prepared for.

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    Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series
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Diane Boatright
5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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Love the characters and twists and turns of this book. The characters seem like my family. The e0veryday day lives seem so real.

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Books in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series include: Murder in Cottonwood Springs, Murder at the Church, Murder at the Bookstore, Missing in Cottonwood Springs, Murder at the Alamo, Murder on the Mountain, Redemption in Cottonwood Springs, Trouble at the New Dawn B & B, Murder at the New Dawn B & B, Missing in Los Angeles, Mystery on Main Street, Murder at the Carnival, Book Club Blackmail, Murdered by Adultery, Murder in New Mexico, Mystery at the Groomers, Mystery at the Field, The Family Secret, Murder at Bingo Night, Murder at the Graduation Ceremony, Murder by Design, The Backseat Mystery

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BCR57YYY
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 23 of 25 ‏ : ‎ Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series
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USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star, Dianne Harman, draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught yoga and certified yoga instructors.

She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking with her husband, Tom, and playing with their boxer dog, Kelly.

Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. She’s the author of several cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, High Desert, Midwest, Cottonwood Springs, and Chef Dani Rosetti. Most of these books contains recipes from her travels.

She is also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series, Midlife Journey Series, Holly Lewis Mystery Series, Miranda Riley Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, and the Maria Rodriguez Mystery Series.

She hopes you enjoy the reads as much as she enjoyed the writes!

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When everything finally clicks into place you really won't have guessed who the murderer is!
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When everything finally clicks into place you really won't have guessed who the murderer is!
Brigid and her husband are slowly getting used to an empty nest--well they are trying anyway. They are still running the Bed and Breakfast which keeps Link busy--Brigid besides the usual errands is catching up on her reading. She gets a call from the Sheriff-he needs her help with a case. Of course she says yes. There are twists and turns and no real suspects in sight. When everything finally clicks into place you really won't have guessed who the murderer is! Meanwhile Brigid meets up with a high school acquaintance--you will definitely appreciate the outcome of that coffee date!
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  • Jeannie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and Entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
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    As always another great read from this author. I have come to expect nothing less. Bridgette is experiencing empty nest syndrome with Holly away in Texas starting life with her boyfriend who is attending college. Holly is busy getting the book store up and running, and while Linc misses her as well he is enjoying having more freedom with the house all to themselves. When Sheriff Davis needs Bridgette's help on a case she seems happy for the distraction of missing Holly. But it is proving to be a tough case, dead ends and lack of true motive may make this case the first one they are unable to solve. I enjoyed this addition to the series and the ending was a complete surprise. I look forward to more entertaining books from this author!
    Kudos🎉🎉👏
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  • Bellsnest
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
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    I really enjoy reading many of Dianne Harman's mystery books. Her Cottonwood Springs Cozy series is easy reading and interesting. The storyline is well plotted out and a decent who-done-it. Just an enjoyable read. 🙂
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  • Red Wolf
    4.0 out of 5 stars I Usually Give This Author Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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    I found this story especially sad compared to other stories by this author. I understand why it was likely that the perpetrator was strongly motivated in order to go to such lengths to get revenge. But I was not expecting such a sad ending, and I am disappointed enough to take off one star from my rating and mention it in my review because that is my opinion of this book.

    Now you are forewarned.

    It is a well written mystery and it is not extremely sad compared to mysteries in general but it's sad compared to most mysteries by this author.
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  • Jane Van Horn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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    This is another great book in the Cottonwood Springs series by Dianne Hartman. Bridget and the Sherrif solve another murder and Linc and Bridget get to visit Holly and Wade.
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  • dkdhippo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
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    Wow! I never guessed the murderer in this great mystery. The writer had me totally surprised.
    It showed that people aren't always who we perceive them to be. Highly recommend the Cottonwood Springs series. I am hoping there are more and can't wait to read them!
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love your books.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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    Love the books and the recipes at the back. It would be nice if had a cookbook with all the recipes of several books into a cookbook. After I would see a recipe that I may like but then I would return the book then I would forget which book it was in. So if you had a ebook cookbook the I would only have to get it out. Hope Callaghan has 2 cookbooks with recipes from her books of Garden Girls and Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery.
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  • Shirley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Murder By Design
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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    This was grand! A couple moved from Missouri to Cottonwood Springs, to a home they were having remodeled to their exact specifications. The interior designer was supposed to be very good. The couple hope it was true. Time to see their new home, the couple approached and found it dark. Walk in and found light switch, saw three wine glasses on the dining room table and their designer dead on the floor! Well, looks like the Sheriff and Brigid have murder to solve😊😊
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  • Webb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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    This novel continued with all my favorite characters such as Brigid, Linc, Holly, Wade, and others. The Sheriff Davis is another and he was at a dead end with no solution.
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  • A. Migos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise
    Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2022
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    Story starts off in one direction and then you find yourself trying to figure out who did it. Great book.
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