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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey ~ Cozy Mystery

 

Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey

About Without a Shadow of Doubt:

 

Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery

Cozy Mystery

5th in Series

Setting: Virginia

Publisher: ‎ Rhino Publishing LLC

Publication date: ‎ November 4, 2025

Print length: ‎ 344 pages

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1956270174

ASIN: ‎ B0FQCNBQNQ

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Find the cat. Crack the case.

The Highland Games have arrived just outside Apple Station, Virginia, bringing bagpipes, kilts, and a tide of tartan-clad tourists to the cozy small town. Advice columnist Olivia Penn is ready for a weekend of fun now that her life has finally settled into a quiet, steady rhythm. But when a local turns up dead in one of the town’s most iconic homes, a cryptic message from a friend draws her into a tangled mystery.

As Olivia investigates, family secrets and surprising motives surface, linking three brooches, an antique cross, and a 17th-century Scottish Bible. Clues connect seven suspects to the crime, and each has something to hide. When her friend can’t be found and the police start asking questions, the mystery hits closer to home and runs deeper than she ever imagined.

After an unlikely witness makes a shocking revelation, Olivia enlists her friends and a heroic search and rescue golden retriever to help her follow the trail before it goes cold. The man she loves is caught in the crosshairs, and to protect him, she’ll have to risk everything. Justice hinges on a missing cat, a chase through the woods, and a stare-down with a mama bear.

Without a Shadow of Doubt is the gripping fifth installment in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. This fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery features charming characters, small-town intrigue, and a heroine you’ll love to root for. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, cozy suspense, and clean, feel-good mysteries with lovable cats and dogs.

About Kathleen Bailey:

 

Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. For over twenty years, she worked as a pediatric physical therapist with children who have special needs, drawing on degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She now writes in Virginia with her feline assistant, who insists on supervising every draft. When she’s not writing, Kathleen can usually be found covered in cat hair, surrounded by far too many sticky notes, and plotting new twists to keep readers guessing. She is a member of Sisters in Crime. 

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

When the Carnival Came: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey ~ Cozy Mystery #BookLover #Bookworm #Reading #NewBook #BookBoost

 

When the Carnival Came: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey

About When the Carnival Came:

 

When the Carnival Came: An Olivia Penn Mystery

Cozy Mystery

4th in Series

Setting - Apple Station, Virginia

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rhino Publishing LLC (November 12, 2024)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 442 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1956270124

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956270129

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 442 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1956270116

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956270112

Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 351 pages

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DHTK92M2

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A mysterious murder at an abandoned military base. A carnival has rolled into town. The shocking connection forces her to choose between a dear friend and her new love.

Spring is blooming in Apple Station, Virginia, and Olivia Penn's new romance is heating up. With love in the air and the carnival in town, life seems picture-perfect—until a stranger arrives at her door with carnations and a cryptic message for her friend.

When Olivia follows the trail and finds her friend standing over a dead body, she discovers there’s more to the carnival than just fun and games. Compelled to keep an impossible secret from both her new love and the police, Olivia is recruited to go undercover and investigate who among the quirky carnival crew had a motive for murder.

In a race to protect her friend and solve the crime, she must trust a man she never expected to see again. Together, they execute a daring plan to bring a killer to justice and save the lives of thirty very precious, valuable feathered friends.

With the killer on the verge of vanishing without a trace, justice—and her life—hinge on quick thinking and a bold move. Will she and her new love survive to see another day?

When the Carnival Came is the fourth book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. When the Carnival Came is a small-town, cozy mystery brimming with heart and humor, featuring a charming cast of characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, this clean, cozy thrill ride will keep you on the edge of your seat.

About Kathleen Bailey:

Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. Kathleen has degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She previously worked as a pediatric physical therapist for over twenty years with children who have special needs. She now spends her days plotting and sleuthing in Virginia where she lives with her husband and adorable feline fur baby. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the James River Writers. Visit online at www.kathleenbaileyauthor.com.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Under the Cocoon Moon: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey #Review #CozyMystery


Under the Cocoon Moon: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey


About Under the Cocoon Moon:

Under the Cocoon Moon: An Olivia Penn Mystery

Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting - Virginia

Rhino Publishing LLC (November 7, 2023)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 394 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1956270094

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1956270099

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CJ4898XN

A dead body in the woods … A rare sapphire is missing … The connection changes her life forever.
Olivia Penn is looking forward to spending time with her friends and family over the holidays in her hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. The Christmas season’s spirit has sparked a new romance, and all is looking merry and bright, until she is mistaken for a dead woman.

When a stranger makes a wild accusation involving the parents of the man she’s falling for, Olivia faces a no-win situation. As evidence mounts supporting the claim, a mysterious murder occurs near his father’s cabin that attracts the attention of the FBI. Wedged between mother and son, Olivia investigates to clear his family’s name while matching wits with a legendary thief.

With the clock ticking, Olivia must set a trap using herself as the bait or the killer may disappear without a trace. Her new love hangs in the balance, and her life is on the line. Justice will hinge on sixty minutes and a phone call.

Will the call be answered? Or will the thief recover the sapphire and silence her forever?

If you like Clue, Nancy Drew, and small town, cozy mysteries with heart and humor, a charming cast of characters, and a twisty plot, you’ll love Under the Cocoon Moon, the third book in The Olivia Penn Mystery Series.

My Review:

Under the Cocoon Moon is the third book in the Olivia Penn Mystery series.

Olivia has been back in Apple Station, Virginia less than a year as a local and has settled in nicely. She’s not quite ready to say she’s staying, but she’s also not saying she’s going anywhere. Olivia is at that in-between stage. She does have a love interest and family in Apple Station, though, so that could tip the scales.

Set during the Christmas holiday, the book is fun and festive. That is, until a jewelry heist tosses a wrench in the pleasantries. Things really heat up when the parents of her love interest are implicated. Add in an identity claim about Olivia and her being mistaken for someone who is deceased, as well as a murder that draws in the FBI, and you have an excellent cozy mystery.

The novel pulled me in with excellently written characters who continue to develop throughout the series. The book kept me engaged with a wonderful plot, fitting side stories, and world building that had me visualizing everything. The small-town setting, and everything it has to offer, brings realism to the story.

I was provided a copy of this book.

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About Kathleen Bailey:


Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. Kathleen has degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She previously worked as a pediatric physical therapist for over twenty years with children who have special needs. She now spends her days plotting and sleuthing in Virginia where she lives with her husband and adorable feline fur baby. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and the James River Writers. Visit online at kathleenbaileyauthor.com. 

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Friday, December 10, 2021

Book Feature & Review ~ Where the Light Shines Through: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey ~ #CozyMystery

 

Where the Light Shines Through: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey

About Where the Lights Shines Through:

 

Where the Light Shines Through: An Olivia Penn Mystery

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Publisher: ‎ Rhino Publishing LLC (November 30, 2021)

Hardcover: ‎ 330 pages

ISBN-10: ‎ 1956270027

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1956270020

Paperback: ‎ 330 pages

ISBN-10: ‎ 1956270019

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1956270013

Digital ASIN: ‎ B09H9G1ZWF

Castle meets Clue in this fun, fast-paced, fresh take on the cozy mystery. 

Olivia’s syndicated advice column is about solving problems … not murders. But when she returns to her hometown of Apple Station in Virginia to visit her dad, she has five days to expose a killer or fall prey as the next victim.

Olivia had planned for a week of rest and relaxation before her move to New York for a promotion and a chance to pursue her publishing dreams. Within hours of arriving home, her world changes forever with the death of someone dear. A promise to a grieving mother leads her to uncover secrets from the past that put her life in danger, leaving her at a crossroads. Does she risk investigating further or settle for the security of the life that awaits? Will she chase after what she thinks she wants or listen to what her heart needs?  

With the support of friends and family, a tenuous alliance with the lead police detective, and the bravery of an intrepid beagle, she races to protect her dad, rescue an unlikely ally, and bring a murderer to justice. 

When all seems lost, will Olivia summon the strength and courage she needs to see where the light shines through? 

Join the journey in the first novel of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. If you grew up reading Nancy Drew, you’ll love this cozy mystery that entertains with heart and humor amid a charming cast of characters set in a small Southern town. 

Escape to enjoy a captivating, heartwarming story that will inspire you to be the hero of your own life. 

My Review:

Olivia Penn is about to venture to New York in a much deserved career boost. Her promotion puts in line for not only a high profile newspaper column but possible a publishing contract. Before starting her new job, Olivia goes back home to Apple Station, Virginia to spend time with her dad and her friends. 

Tragedy strikes within 24 hours of her being home, however, and Olivia's world is forever changed. The loss of a dear friend and the accusations toward another, have Olivia tied up in knots. As Olivia tries to make sense of the murder and suspected culprit, she gets a little too close to revealing the truth. She has very little time to help break the case wide open before she either has to leave for New York, or she finds herself 6-feet under.

Where the Light Shines Through is an amazing cozy mystery. The first in a new series, this novel pulled me in with excellently written characters and continued development. The book kept me engaged with a wonderful plot, fitting side stories, and world building that had me visualizing everything. The small town setting, petty rivalries, and secrecy bring realism to the story. 

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

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About Kathleen Bailey:

 

Kathleen Bailey is the author of Where the Light Shines Through, the first novel in The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. Kathleen has degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She previously worked as a pediatric physical therapist for over twenty years with children who have special needs. She now spends her days obsessively plotting and sleuthing in Virginia. When she is not incognito, she is a member of Sisters in Crime and the James River Writers. 

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