A companion series to the Victoria Square Mysteries Victoria Square is the home of a number of eclectic enterprises, anchored by Artisans Alley. Need a gift for family, friends or a special occasion? Visit Gilda’s Gift Baskets and Wood U. Something sweet to eat? Visit Tanner’s Bakery and Cafe, Sweet Sue’s Confectionery or Booth’s Jellies and Jams. Have tea at the Square’s tea shoppe, and get your quilting needs at Sew Quilty. Meanwhile, get to know the merchants on the Square and learn about the lives they lead.

Life On Victoria Square

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Carving Out A Path by
Series: Life On Victoria Square, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,330. Language: English. Published: April 11, 2017 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
A young shoplifter not only swipes a couple of hand-carved figurines from Ray Davenport, owner of Victoria Square’s Wood U gift shop, but barrels into and injures another Square merchant. Upon his escape, the police are called, but before the ink is dry on the report, the boy’s grandmother drags the would-be thief back to return the purloined items. She’s got an agenda and great expectations.
A Basket Full of Bargains by
Series: Life On Victoria Square, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,260. Language: English. Published: July 11, 2017 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Iris Drake is an odd duck who knows everyone at Artisans Alley arts-and-crafts arcade, but nobody knows her. When she walks into Gilda’s Gourmet Basket on Victoria Square, she’s a stranger there, too—but not for long. Yet she hasn’t to come to Gilda to buy her wares—she’s there to sell some of her own. All goes well until Iris’s secret is exposed.
The Broken Teacup by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,460. Language: English. Published: September 8, 2017 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
A mysterious package arrives at Artisans Alley with Katie Bonner's name on it, but the return address is obscured and the treasure inside, a bone china teacup, is broken. Before Katie can open the accompanying card, she’s called away and one of the vendors mistakes it for trash. Katie won't be satisfied until she finds out where the cup came from and who sent it to her.
It's Tutu Much by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,780. Language: English. Published: January 1, 2018 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Bullies come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Dana Milton finally opens her own dance studio on Victoria Square and one of her Broadway Babies (age 8) is a classic tyrant. Can she teach her students about respect for one another—and when it’s time to stand up for oneself, or is it all tutu much?
The Reluctant Bride by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,560. Language: English. Published: January 2, 2019 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories
Don Parsons & Nick Ferrell bought a Victoria spinster to transform into a Painted Lady. Weddings are a part of their business plan. They’ll be hosting a small ceremony and reception for bride-to-be Lauren Washborne … except she doesn’t seem all that enthusiastic about her upcoming nuptials. Will Lauren have a chance to live happily ever after, or will her suitor be left at the altar?
Tea'd Off by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,350. Language: English. Published: July 1, 2020 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
With the grand relaunch of Victoria Square’s tea shop, Tealicious, just days away, Nona Fiske decides it’s time to sabotage it and its owner, Katie Bonner. With gossip, innuendo, and outright lies, Nona tries to turn the other merchants on the Square against Katie. But Katie has learned how to deal with people like Nona. Can she kill with kindness?
A Look Back by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,500. Language: English. Published: April 17, 2020 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » General, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
On the anniversary of her great Aunt Lizzie’s death, Katie Bonner reflects on the course of events that led her to be the custodian of Artisan’s Alley--from the moment her husband took their money and invested it in a dying business to the death of its founder, Ezra Hilton. And it’s with tears of sadness and joy that Katie contemplates her uncertain future. This story takes place after Murder Ink
Tea For You by &
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: Free! Words: 5,190. Language: English. Published: May 9, 2020 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
We hope you enjoy this complimentary cookbooklet based on the Victoria Square Mysteries and the Life On Victoria Square companion series. They feature Katie Bonner, owner of Victoria Square’s anchor, Artisans Alley, and the Square’s tea shop, Tealicious. She is also the president of the Victoria Square Merchants Association.
Davenport Designs by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 18,310. Language: English. Published: June 18, 2021 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Chick Lit
Former Sheriff's Office detective Ray Davenport now owns the Wood U gift shop on Victoria Square, but it’s his talented younger daughters who steal the show with their displays and packaging designs. The girls want to earn money with their window-dressing skills for the other businesses, but the only merchant who hires them conspires to reap the rewards of their labor without paying them a cent.
A Ruff Week by
Series: Life On Victoria Square. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 13,830. Language: English. Published: January 6, 2023 by L.L. Bartlett. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
When abandoned puppies were found behind Victoria Square, merchants and Artisan Alley vendors scrambled to claim them. But one of those adoptions hasn't worked out. Katie Bonner has one week to find Lily a new home or she’ll be turned in to a kill shelter. Will Katie prevail or is Lily doomed to never find her furever home.