Books like Assault and pepper by Tamar Myers

An orphaned boy raised by reindeer herders in the Frozen North sets out on a sled adventure, guided by a special compass to “Home,” where he discovers a danger threatening his mermaid godmothers and their friends.

In the quaint town of Hernia, Pennsylvania, innkeeper Magdalena Yoder uncovers a deadly plot tied to a spiked curry dish when a groom collapses before his wedding.

Book 11 in the Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes series. From the front and back flaps: *Kentucky Colonel George Custard thinks Magdalena's hometown of Hernia, Pennsylvania is perfect... so perfect, in fact, he has decided to build his new mega five-star hotel there. And if everything goes according to plan, roads will be widened and wealthy tourists will start pouring in by the thousands. But not everyone thinks this is such a good idea, because the new superstructure will surely destroy the town's quaint and quite ambience. Meanwhile, Hernia has another unwelcome guest to worry about based on wild reports that Bigfoot is roaming the area.* *At a town council meeting, several vocal citizens including Magdalena, protest Custard's project. Soon after, the colonel is found murdered--shot to death at the PennDutch Inn. No one minded telling him off, but killing him off is a different story. With the police investigation going nowhere, Magdalena takes it upon herself to find out who caused Custard's last stand. She must stay one step ahead of both the rumors and the builders to solve the case, restore peace--and save her beloved town...* *INCLUDES A HALF DOZEN HEAVENLY CUSTARD RECIPES*

Faith Fairchild, a catering teacher and minister's wife, tackles racial harassment at Mansfield Academy while uncovering a murderous plot that threatens both a black student and her own life.

On the Potuguese in India.

Two beloved Kay Hooper romance novels in one: mystery writer Gypsy Taylor meets architect Chase Mitchell, while globe‑trotting Pepper seeks love in Thor Spicer. A twin adventure of passion, adventure, and heart‑involved danger.