Barbara Allan Boeken

"That local theater diva of a certain age, Vivian Borne--a.k.a. Brandy's mother--is sheriff of Serenity County now, but still hot on the trail of precious antiques. On a tour of the historic Wentworth Mansion, the two dedicated dealers are aglow at the treasure trove of priceless objects--never dreaming everything will turn to ashes hours later. A charred corpse in the ruins is identified as the mansion's caretaker, a one-time flame of Vivian's. But Tony Cassato--Brandy's beau and Serenity's chief of police--throws cold water on Sheriff Vivian's suspicions of murder"--

When long-suffering antiques store owner Brandy Borne is rudely awoken by her eccentric mother, Vivian, and invited on a late-night, surreptitious shopping trip, the idea is less than tempting. But she smells trouble, and soon the mother and daughter sleuths aren't just buying dead stock at the dead of night - they're finding dead bodies too ...

Filled with relentless humor, this madcap series promises a whirlwind of laughter and quirky adventures. Each installment features a cast of eccentric characters navigating absurd situations, ensuring readers are entertained from start to finish. The blend of wit and chaotic scenarios creates a delightful reading experience that keeps fans coming back for more.

The votes are in! Eccentric seventy-something Vivian Borne—elected county sheriff, to everyone’s amazement but her own—springs into action. In her new role, the community playhouse diva appoints daughter Brandy reluctant deputy and makes their spunky shih tzu Sushi a K-9 unit of one. Soon the amateur-sleuths-turned-pro have a challenging case to solve as a series of creepy crimes plague an ill-fated Edgar Allan Poe festival, where a fiend is misguidedly dispensing Poe-etic justice. Small-town Antiqua, known for its quaint main street of antique shops, has set out to celebrate the gothic poet with food, fun, and rare memorabilia, only to have the Master of the Macabre’s twisted tales come to deadly life. A purloined tome, a black cat, a musty mausoleum, and mysterious disappearances—these tell the tale of a heartless murderer. But Vivian and Brandy Borne are determined to decipher the cryptic clues to make sure a ravin’-mad killer strikes “nevermore”! Don’t miss Brandy Borne’s tips on hunting for valuable antiques!

Set just days before Christmas, a former sheriff and her daughter, both amateur sleuths, find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery when a socialite collapses into her dessert at a holiday luncheon. As they juggle their antique presentation and the chaos of the season, they must solve the case while navigating the quirky dynamics of small-town life. This cozy mystery blends humor, mother-daughter teamwork, antique tips, and festive recipes, making it a delightful read for any time of year.

This book offers a clear, evidence-based 10-step program to prevent, manage, and potentially reverse diabetes, addressing the rising incidence of the disease. It includes 150 healthy recipes and emphasizes balanced meals, exercise, and lifestyle changes for better glucose control, improved health, and weight loss, suitable for the whole family.

When her initial successes with her hit reality series are jeopardized by a rival show starring her police chief boyfriend's ex, Brandy finds herself framed for murder while her kooky mom sorts through a rogue's gallery of suspects.

Spring lassos small-town Serenity, as Brandy Borne's crime-bustin' mama Vivian hatches a harebrained scheme to run for county sheriff -- ropin' in her daughter to join the rodeo as campaign manager. As the two-woman posse tracks down voters at a local assisted-living home, Brandy's attempts at corralling Mother's impractical whims make her feel like a tinhorn on a bucking bronco. But sure as shootin', unhappy trails lie ahead.... Shortly after the Borne gals receive a valuable signed photo of an old-timey cowboy actor from the elderly aunt of Vivian's political opponent, a massive explosion sends Brandy to the ER and auntie to the grave. With a string of unexplained deaths turning Sunny Meadow into Boot Hill, the ditzy duo -- aided by their clever shih tzu Sushi -- must lay down the law on a deadly outlaw ... before someone's elected the next victim, with the Bornes headin' toward their last round-up! Don't miss Brandy Borne's tips on white elephant sales!