Chocolate Pomegranate Glaze Murder: A Donut Hole Cozy - Book 18 (A Donut Hole Cozy Mystery)

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When Heather Shepherd discovers the body of the owner of Hillside’s hippest nail salon, Clarissa ‘Cheeky’ James, during one of her donut deliveries, she’s astounded.

The astonishment deepens when Heather discovers none other than the victim’s ex-boyfriend in the building, alive and well. Heather has to figure out who killed her newest customer, while the prospect of her final test for her P.I. diploma hangs over her head, like a particularly sweet Chocolate Pomegranate Glazed Donut. Armed with her newfound sense of direction, the desire for justice and her crew of quirky pals, Heather dives into the investigation headfirst. But the out-of-store orders at Donut Delights don’t stop coming and the test draws nearer and nearer by the minute.

Heather must balance her studies, orders, and the ongoing investigation or risk losing her shot at becoming the qualified P.I. donut maker she longs to be, once and for all.

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We created these stories with love, hoping they’d bring you comfort, connection, and a smile when you need it most. But if for any reason they don’t feel like the right fit, that’s okay.

Just let us know within 60 days, and we’ll refund your full purchase—no hassle, no guilt, and no hard feelings. We believe in treating people the way neighbors used to: kindly, honestly, and with care. If it's beyond 60 days, still reach out to us and we’ll do whatever it takes to make things right. Because when you shop with us, you’re not just buying books—you’re joining a community that truly cares.

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Our Promise to You—Because You Deserve to Feel at Home

We created these stories with love, hoping they’d bring you comfort, connection, and a smile when you need it most. But if for any reason they don’t feel like the right fit, that’s okay.

Just let us know within 60 days, and we’ll refund your full purchase—no hassle, no guilt, and no hard feelings. We believe in treating people the way neighbors used to: kindly, honestly, and with care. If it's beyond 60 days, still reach out to us and we’ll do whatever it takes to make things right. Because when you shop with us, you’re not just buying books—you’re joining a community that truly cares.

We’re here to make sure you have a delightful reading experience, and your satisfaction is our top priority!

What can I expect from this series?

You can expect to feel right at home.

This series was created to give you the kind of cozy escape you’ve been craving — where the world feels just a little gentler, and good people always find their way. Inside these pages, you’ll meet Heather and her friends in the charming town of Hillside, where neighbors still look out for each other, small joys matter, and every mystery is wrapped in warmth, wit, and heart.



There’s no gore, no swearing, and no darkness — just comforting, uplifting stories full of quirky characters, delicious donuts, heartfelt moments, and justice served with a smile.

These are stories that will leave you feeling like you’ve just spent time with friends who truly care.

If you’ve been missing a sense of connection, a place that feels comforting, or the kind of story that leaves your heart a little fuller — this is for you. 💛

How many books are in the series?

The series currently has 67 books, with a sister series that has additional books.  Each book offers a new, engaging mystery set in the cozy town you’ll come to love.

Do I need to read the books in order?

While each book can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery, we recommend reading them in order to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines.

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Wendy Xyz

I like this series, but wish the author would stop having Lilly call Heather 'Au-Heather'. Surely a bright girl would stop that habit by now. Also, Amy can learn to keep her comments to herself. I will keep reading these books and hope that they are just as entertaining.

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Beck

I keep giving almost the same reviews I'm reading this series one right after the other.I praise each book because they are enjoyable and fun to read.

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Chera Sea

Probably my favorite installment so far. Yay for Heather! She did a great job. The mystery was a bit light, but the ending was good.

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juliw

While her doughnut shop, Donut Delights, is being renovated and expanded, Heather Shepherd is delivering doughnuts by special order to her customers. Clarissa James, who owns a nail salon near the doughnut shop, ordered two dozen, so Heather and her bestie Amy dutifully walk them up the street to deliver. Cheeky's Nails seems deserted....they call to Clarissa, but get no answer. Unfortunately, the hippest mani-pedi artist in town will not be enjoying pomegranate glazed doughnuts anytime soon. Heather finds her face down in her back room....dead. Who shot the salon owner? Immediately, Heather pinpoints several suspects....but whodunit?Chocolate Pomegranate Glaze Murder is the 18th novella-length story in the Donut Hole Mystery series. These stories are light, cozy mysteries. I enjoy a quick cozy fix between thrillers or other heavier reading (I'm reading two horror novels right now and sometimes I just need something that is NOT scary to give my brain a rest), and these fun, entertaining short mysteries are just perfect. There are usually quite a few typos in these little gems, but no major errors that ruin my enjoyment of the story. Heather is a strong, intelligent and determined main character. The side characters (her employees, bestie Amy, husband Ryan, her nemesis Geoff Lawless, etc) are all quirky and entertaining. These stories are simple, yet entertaining. Perfect for mystery lovers that just want something quick to read that is just a refreshing, simple story. I like the doughnut shop theme, despite the fact it always makes me crave a doughnut. Once every two weeks I let myself splurge and get a lemon-filled (my favorite) at Granny's Bakery up the street from my house. I will blame Susan Gillard for that. :)There are 60 books in the Donut Hole Mystery series, with 22 more books in the spin-off Oceanside series. Don't let the number of books intimidate you. It isn't necessary to start at the beginning of the series. A reader could jump in anywhere and be able to follow the plots pretty easily. But to get all the character background, start at book 1. The stories are short, quick reads, so an avid reader could work their way through the series without it taking too long.On to the next book! :)

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Linda M. Bowers

There is such a lot of wonderful things happen between the cookies and donuts!

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