Gemma Halliday Publishing

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We are a small, boutique publisher of quality women's genre fiction who work with a select number of authors per year. We enjoy stories with laughter, heart, and lots of clever plot twists. We don't publish books with graphic gore or sexual content, which makes our books perfect for sharing with your eighteen-year-old daughter or your eighty-year-old grandmother. Our titles are available in most major online retailers and by special request from brick & mortar bookstores and libraries.

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'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy
Series: Greatest Hits Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 68,740. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2013 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Death by Chocolate is her favorite dessert. And those knitting needles aren't just for craft projects. To most people, Gin Bombay is an ordinary single mom. Then again, they don't know she's from a family of top secret assassins. Somewhere between leading a Girl Scout troop for her kindergartner—would nooses count for a knot badge?—and Gin now has to take out a new target.
Mystic Mayhem
Series: Mystic Isle Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 66,560. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2015 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(5.00 from 1 review)
Melanie Hamilton brings home the bacon by inking tattoos at New Orleans's Mansion at Mystic Isle, a resort in the middle of the bayou that caters to fans of the peculiar and paranormal. But when a guest of the resort, a millionaire's widow, is poisoned, and Melanie's close friend is arrested for the murder, things go from hectic to downright dangerous.
Sleuthing for a Living
Series: Mackenzie & Mackenzie Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 74,180. Language: English. Published: June 21, 2016 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(5.00 from 1 review)
Mackenzie Elizabeth Taylor has struggled to provide for her teenage daughter. She finally catches a break when she inherits half of an apartment building in Boston from her uncle Al...along with his P.I. business. So what if she doesn’t know the first thing about investigation or if their hot-but-crabby downstairs tenant is a police detective who’s looking for any excuse to handcuff her?
Mean Girl Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 8. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 68,670. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2018 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(5.00 from 1 review)
The Halloween Parade is coming up, and former CIA agent-turned-suburbanite Merry Wrath’s Girl Scout Troop hopes to repeat a 1st place trophy for the 3rd year in a row. But when they find a dead woman dressed as a witch, a mysterious treasure, and face a ruthless kidnapping, it looks like Merry’s in for a different kind of triple threat.
Death by Diamonds
Series: Jamie Winters Mysteries, Book 6. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 64,590. Language: English. Published: February 25, 2020 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(5.00 from 1 review)
Diamonds are not always a girl’s best friend. When legal secretary turned sleuth Jamie Winters finds a dead body with a pocket full of diamonds, she and her teenage sidekick are suddenly in the middle of a murder investigation. But the deeper they dig, the more danger they uncover, and one thing is for sure: the killer will stop at nothing to reclaim those diamonds!
Cookies & Chance Mysteries Boxed Set Vol. III (Books 7-9)
Series: Cookies & Chance Mysteries. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 199,860. Language: English. Published: July 20, 2021 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Anthologies » Mystery
(5.00 from 1 review)
From USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns comes a boxed set of three exciting mysteries featuring baker turned sleuth Sally Muccio. This boxed set includes three full-length novels—and tasty recipes!—from the Cookies & Chance series, including: Sprinkled in Malice (book #7), Ginger Snapped to Death (book #8), Icing on the Casket (book #9)
Calamity Jayne (Calamity Jayne book #1)
Series: Calamity Jayne Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 97,760. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2014 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Tressa Jayne Turner has had it up to here with the dumb-blonde jokes and a childhood nickname that's harder to get rid of than her favorite pair of cowboy boots. Then Tressa finds a seriously dead body and an opportunity to get a skeptical citizenry to see that she's no longer that skinny kid with scraped knees by resurrecting her job as a reporter for the hometown paper and solving a murder.
Cupcakes, Butterflies & Dead Guys
Series: Gianna Mancini Mysteries, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 69,340. Language: English. Published: November 8, 2016 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
When Gianna Mancini, reluctant ghost whisperer and plus-sized shoeista, attends a bridal shower for a family friend, she doesn’t expect to see her favorite movie star, Raina Stone in attendance. Too bad Gianna's gift of communicating with the dead doesn’t give her the ability to predict the future. If it did, she'd have known she was about to stumble on Raina’s dead body.
Mint Cookie Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 2. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 63,470. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2015 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Ex-CIA agent turned suburban scout leader, Merry Wrath, is just trying to live a normal, quiet life. But all that goes out the window when a convicted traitor (who’s inconveniently not in his prison cell) dies on her doorstep, and an obese cat, who bears a disturbing resemblance to Hitler, decides to move in.
Death of the Big Kahuna
Series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries, Book 6. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 73,440. Language: English. Published: January 17, 2017 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
New to both Hawaii and the Aloha Lagoon Resort, Carrie Jorgenson has big dreams of stardom. But while she awaits fame and fortune, she's forced to accept a job waitressing at the resort's The Loco Moco Café. It isn't long before she discovers the dish on her new boss—also known to many as "The Big Kahuna." Hale Akamu is rich, handsome, repulsive...and dead.
Mosquito Bite Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 19. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 69,580. Language: English. Published: August 10, 2021 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 2 reviews)
When former CIA turned Girl Scout troop leader Merry Wrath takes a group of six girls camping in the woods, she can't imagine what could go wrong. Enter an abandoned scout camp, a dangerous spy, a shallow grave, hostile senior citizen hermits, and a 200lb snapping turtle! Can Merry figure out who is behind the strange occurrences before the camping trip ends up with a body count?
Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys
Series: Gianna Mancini Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 75,770. Language: English. Published: October 27, 2014 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
Gianna Mancini has chatted with ghosts most of her life. It's never affected her much. Until now. The latest ghost in Gianna's world is a woman she despises and to get her of her apartment, Gianna chooses to help her move on. But she doesn't expect to come across poisonous jam, a vengeful cop, or a group of friendly clowns...and a whole lot of trouble.
The Sassy Suspect
Series: Jamie Winters Mysteries, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 68,890. Language: English. Published: February 15, 2016 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 1 review)
Just when legal secretary and reluctant sleuth Jamie Winters thinks life has settled down and her prospects are looking up...murder catches up to her again! Kay Culverson, a talk show host, is found dead in her office after alienating not only Jamie’s boss, Howard Dennis, but also her own agent and every employee in the studio. With the help of her wacky friends, Jamie is on the case!
Ukulele Murder
Series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 76,730. Language: English. Published: July 6, 2016 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 1 review)
Nani Johnson thought she had it made when she moved from Kansas to the resort town of Aloha Lagoon, Kauai. She is determined that nothing will stop her from becoming a ukulele virtuoso! But when one of Nani's competitors drops dead right after a public feud, Nani becomes the police's main suspect.
Mele Kalikimaka Murder
Series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries, Book 5. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 82,040. Language: English. Published: November 29, 2016 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 1 review)
The only thing that Aloha Lagoon Resort manager Charlotte Conner hates more than her employees working on "island time" is Christmas. It isn't just the over commercialized tripe, but it's also the fact that once-upon-a-time her Christmas would-be wedding went up in spectacular flames. But when her assistant turns up dead, it's up to her to hunt down the real murderer.
Beachboy Murder
Series: Aloha Lagoon Mysteries, Book 11. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 56,450. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2018 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 1 review)
Just as travel agent turned reluctant sleuth Gabby LeClair is starting to gain some of the Aloha spirit, she finds a dead body in her very own backyard! Now Gabby must find the truth about this former beachboy's shady past before his killer strikes again.
Killer Confession
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 70,780. Language: English. Published: May 24, 2022 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(4.00 from 1 review)
When Jamie Winters is hired to investigate the death of Vicious Vic Hartman, the tabloid Grapevine’s star reporter, she has no shortage of suspects. From an intimidating boss, a bitter ghostwriter, and an unscrupulous would-be replacement to a jilted girlfriend, Vic's enemies abound. With the help of her teen sidekick Maizy, Jaime's tasked to find a killer...before she becomes the next victims!
Marked for Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 26. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 72,240. Language: English. Published: April 25, 2023 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(4.00 from 1 review)
Merry Wrath has been out of the spy biz so long that she's sure the CIA has forgotten all about her... until an assassin shows up with a contract to terminate her! It has to be an elaborate prank. Or so Merry thinks, until she learns that the contract also went out to a slew of suspicious bad guys. And when those would-be killers start showing up as bodies, Merry needs to find answers... and fast!
Marigolds, Mischief, and Murder
Series: Camelot Flowers Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 85,380. Language: English. Published: May 16, 2023 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(4.00 from 1 review)
Gwen Stevens will do just about anything to prove she's ready to take the reins of the family business, Camelot Flowers. But when Gwen stumbles on the dead body of a high school friend, everything else in her life suddenly takes a backseat. Between a corpse, an attraction to two different inconvenient men, and slew of suspects, can Gwen find the killer...before they have her pushing up daisies?
Rhinestone Ransom
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,960. Language: English. Published: May 2, 2023 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(4.00 from 1 review)
When jewelry designer Logan Moretti agreed to watch a stranger's dog, she never imagined the pup would become a dognapping victim! Now with a ransom request for a diamond tennis bracelet, a chase down by the docks, and more danger than she ever imagined, Logan's good deed suddenly has her in way over her head. Can she save the pooch and escape unharmed?
Merit Badge Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 70,950. Language: English. Published: October 13, 2014 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
When CIA agent Merry Wrath is "accidentally" outted, she's forced her into early retirement, changes her appearance, and moves where no one will ever find her—Iowa. Instead of black bag drops in Bangkok, she now spends her time leading a young Girl Scout troop. But Merry's new simple life turns not-so-simple when an enemy agent shows up dead at scout camp.
Mascots Are Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 18. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 61,070. Language: English. Published: April 20, 2021 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(3.00 from 1 review)
For Merry Wrath her 10 year high school reunion brings more than just spiked punch, when the loathed Class President threatens to reveal dangerous secrets, half the class starts hallucinating, and they all find themselves locked into the gym by a murderous ninja janitor. Merry has to move fast to make sure there are enough classmates left for a 15 year reunion!
Munchies and Murder
Series: Merry Wrath Mysteries, Book 23. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 62,690. Language: English. Published: July 12, 2022 by Gemma Halliday Publishing. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
(3.00 from 1 review)
When Merry Wrath finds the body of her cranky conspiracy-theorist neighbor, she's suddenly caught up in a murder case. One where an innocent man is accused, wild theories and cryptic cryptozoologists abound, and a thirty-year old cold case may hold the key. Merry has to move fast to unravel this tangled web of lies to find the truth before the truth itself becomes another victim.
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