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Coming Fall 2026

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Coming 2026

MARINA MISDIRECTION
A summer celebration. A vanished host. A body adrift.

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Coming 2027

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Coming 2027

VINTAGES, VINEYARDS & VILLAINS
A wine club gathering turns deadly—and someone in the room knows why.

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Roseview Inn Book 1

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HOT TUB HOMICIDE
An afternoon meet-and-greet. A gorgeous lakeside setting. And a murder that bubbles to the surface.

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Hi, I’m Sally Bayless

I write cozy mysteries filled with friendship, fresh starts, and four furry paws—heartwarming stories of second chances, small-town secrets, and women starting over.

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Author Sally Bayless

New Release! Books, Betrayal & Blame: Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery Book 8

A stolen manuscript, a murdered donor, and a library full of suspects.

Cover image shows Bella, the golden retriever in a library with a bookend on the floor

When a rare original manuscript is set to be given to the library in Dogwood Springs, historian Libby Ballard is among those excited to celebrate the literary treasure. But before the event begins, the book vanishes without a trace—and the donor is found murdered.

As the town reels from the shocking news, whispers and theories abound. The police have their suspect, but Libby fears the woman may have been wrongly accused, leaving the real killer walking away free. Determined to see justice served, Libby begins digging into a tangle of family drama.

With her loyal golden retriever, Bella, by her side and her friends ready to help, she starts putting the pieces together. But as the mystery deepens, so does the danger. Someone in town is hiding the truth—and they’ll do anything to keep it buried. 

Can Libby identify the killer before another deadly chapter is added to this tale?

Visit Dogwood Springs to start solving this mystery with Libby and Bella!

Perfect for fans of small-town charm, found family, and cozy mysteries with heart.

This is a clean read with no profanity or graphic violence.

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Don’t miss the new Roseview Inn series!

Welcome to the Roseview Inn—where the roses are blooming, the s’mores are toasty, and Tater the cat is waiting to greet guests.

When Meredith Lowell inherits a peaceful lakeside inn, she’s hoping for a fresh start. What she finds instead is friendship, purpose—and the occasional mystery. Join Meredith (and Tater!) as they open the doors of the Roseview Inn and discover that hospitality and sleuthing sometimes go hand in hand.


Cover of Hot Tub Homicide showing an orange tabby, a hot tub, and an inn in the background.

Book 1—Hot Tub Homicide

When a local restaurant owner turns up dead during a reception at the Roseview Inn, Meredith’s plans for a smooth start running the inn vanish faster than a tray of appetizers. With her new friends by her side—and Tater offering cozy support—she’ll need every ounce of her intuition to uncover the killer.

Reserve your room at the Roseview Inn today and be the first to unravel this charming new mystery.

Get your copy of Hot Tub Homicide now!


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