Books published by Clear Creek Publishers

It's summertime in Texas, when temperatures-and tempers-soar. A mysterious woman moves to The Sisters, and the tongues start wagging. Who is this Rose Belvedere? Why did she move here, of all places? Was that a body the movers stuffed into the van? Calls flood into the police department, but without probable cause, Chief Brash deCordova can't do much more than make an inquiry. When Madison (dead-body magnet that she is) stumbles upon a gruesome discovery, all that changes. Now there's a body and a suspect, but no probable cause. Will the husband and wife duo discover the truth before the killer strikes again? Saving up to buy his first truck, sixteen-year-old Blake has a summer job at Marvin Gardens. He's prepared for hard work and long hours, but he isn't prepared for a mystery of his own. Recruiting help from his sisters, the teenagers may just form a junior division of would-be sleuths for In a Pinch Professional Services. The heat is on for another great adventure in The Sisters! Book Ten in the best-selling The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series.

From the author of The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series and Forgotten Boxes, comes an intriguing new book series, the Spirits of Texas Cozy Mysteries.When the tiny hamlet of Hannah, Texas goes up for auction, Hannah Duncan's fun-loving uncle sees it as the perfect gift for her thirtieth birthday. After all, what's more fun than a town bearing your own name?Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the 'town' isn't much - a dozen or less buildings in various stages of disrepair-but it comes with a dedicated pair of caretakers, a menagerie of farm animals, a surprisingly generous trust fund, enough stipulations to make her head spin, and a handsome but maddening attorney to oversee the handling of the estate.Originally a stagecoach stop, Hannah, Texas resolves around the historic and rather charming Spirits of Texas Inn. The old inn comes with a colorful past, the mystique of hidden treasure, loyal guests who still book summer vacations there, and three surprise residents: true spirits of the past, who didn't cross over as expected.Now Hannah has her hands full, coming to terms with her unexpected status as an innkeeper, adjusting to life in the country, fighting her attraction to attorney Walker Jacoby, plus dealing with ghosts!To top it off, two fortune hunters arrive to search for the hidden treasure, and they don't care who stands in their way. They'll stoop to any means-including murder-to get their hands on the legendary stash of gold.Don't miss out on the fun, right from the beginning. Book your visit to Hannah, Texas today!

Hidden fortune. Not-so-hidden danger.Madison Reynolds deCordova is about to uncover a dangerous secret…literally.During In a Pinch Professional Services’ latest gig at an upholstery shop, Madison finds a chair that’s perfect for her husband’s birthday gift. At least it will be, once she removes the worn velvet. Hiding the chair at Granny Bert’s, Madison tackles her first solo upholstery project, but soon discovers more than she bargained for! A hidden treasure beneath the cushion puts her in the middle of a new mystery and new danger.The treasure isn’t her only problem. While helping a young boy find his lost dog, Madison lands on the wrong side of surly businessman Lamont Andrews. Meanwhile, best friend Genny is worried about one of her café patrons. Mr. Pruett’s wild stories are getting wilder each day, and now he’s missing. Plus, there’s the matter of a troublesome new habit Maddy seems to have acquired: breaking and entering. It’s a harsh term for simply trying to rescue a dog and save an old man.Somehow, she knows it all fits together. But what does a lost dog, a cluttered old barn, Mr. Pruett’s disappearance, and a hidden treasure have to do with her chair? Now someone is stalking her and her grandmother, and Madison knows that danger is on its way.As always, The Sisters are full of fun, excitement, family antics, and more danger than the law allows! Book Nine of the best-selling and award-winning The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series.

"Becki Willis blends bits of history with bits of fancy, and weaves a tantalizing tale you won't soon forget."Reporter Gera Stapleton has a difficult choice to make: write the story of a lifetime, or save the legacy of a town-and a man-she has come to love.Assigned to an impossible story in Jerome, Arizona about a "ghost" named Mac, Gera knows it's a fluff piece, at best, until a local man is murdered in the middle of town. When the townspeople blame Mac, she knows the killer is getting away with... well, murder.Seeing the opportunity for a cover-worthy piece, Gera sets out to find the real killer. In a town filled with curiosities, she befriends a lonely old woman, butts heads with an ornery sheriff, falls for a sexy hotel owner, and uncovers an amazing tale about greed, deception, and family honor. And when the killer targets her as the next victim, an unlikely savior comes to her rescue.Will she write the story that launches her career? Or will she honor a family's legacy from the past?Smart dialogue, plenty of action, and a touch of the supernatural make this a must-read novel. You'll find yourself wondering Is it possible?Are there truly such things as tangible spirits, after all?

Three ghosts, two sexy men, one murder, and more tricks and turns than the law allows! The Grand Opening is set for the Spirits of Texas Inn, and Hannah Duncan has one goal -Go Big, or Go Home! To kick off the auspicious event, Hannah brings a Wild West Show to town for opening weekend. It's a lot to tackle during the grand opening, but Hannah is taking a play from her uncle's rule book. JoeJoe always says you never make your mark by playing it safe.When the show's wrangler is found dead before the gates even open, all Hannah's efforts may be in vain. Shelton Long, the farrier caring for the inn's horses-the same man who wants to date the innkeeper-comes to the rescue, offering his expertise at the last moment. The show must go on, but it's not without consequences. When the elusive Goyen makes a surprise appearance, Hannah knows something serious is afoot. The ghostly medicine woman gives her an amulet to ward off evil spirits, but she offers no explanation of where, or who, the evil comes from.Trickery abounds in Book 2 of the lively, fun-loving Spirits of Texas Cozy Mystery Series. BOOK your trip to Hannah, Texas today, and join the excitement-and the danger-of Opening Weekend! Team Hannah (Hannah, Walker, Sadie and Fred) are committed to making your visit with them memorable and fun.