Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Strawberry Shortcake Murder
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Strawberry Shortcake Murder
Joanne Fluke, 2001
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Kristoffer Tabori, 2017

Hannah Swensen, the cookie-baking heroine whose penchant for solving crime is definitely stirring things up, is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson is found murdered, Hannah once again takes it upon herself to find the killer.


Stop the Wedding. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Stop the Wedding!
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Stop the Wedding!
Stephanie Bond, 2012
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Anne Wheeler, 2016

Career orientated Anna Colton learns that her Aunt Belle has agreed to marry a multiple divorcee, suave actor Sean Castleberry, following a whirlwind romance. Anna is determined to stop the wedding from proceeding. Joining in her effort is Sean’s handsome son, successful surgeon Dr. Clay Castleberry, and the pair work to prevent the nuptials, despite their mutual dislike of one another.


At Home in Mitford. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1994 book
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At Home in Mitford
Jan Karon, 1994
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Gary Harvey, 2017

A children’s book author suffering from writer’s block flees to the small village of Mitford for a change of scenery. She soon finds the heart and soul of the southern town in a priest as they work together to care for a young boy who s lost his family. Each must summon the strength and faith to seize an unexpected opportunity for real love given their past experiences with heartbreak.


R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Cabinet of Souls
Jo Ann Ferguson, 2016
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Peter DeLuise, 2015

During a modest Halloween festival in a small town, an ominous carnival disrupts the event, harboring sinister intentions of ensnaring and consuming the souls of unsuspecting teenagers. Among the targeted individuals are four close friends from high school, with their two prominent leaders, Kellen and Beth, unexpectedly facing newfound romantic options.


The Neighbor in the Window. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2010 book, False Victim
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False Victim
Kathie Truitt, 2010
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Menhaj Huda, 2020

Karen, Scott, and their son move to Washington, where Karen befriends her lovely and charismatic neighbor, Lisa. However, their seemingly pleasant relationship takes a dark turn as Lisa begins to spin lies to Karen and others, causing tension and suspicion to brew between them.


For Better or for Worse. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2008 book, For Better or For Worse
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For Better or For Worse
Diann Hunt, 2008
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Marita Grabiak, 2014

Wendy is finally starting to settle into the single life, after her husband’s death. She runs a successful wedding planning company. Then the charming Marco opens up a divorce firm right next to her and stirs up everything.


Fatal Error. Poster of the 1999 movie and cover of the 1997 book, Reaper
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Reaper
Ben Mezrich, 1997
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Armand Mastroianni, 1999

In the face of a lethal computer virus with high-tech capabilities, Specialist Samantha Craig joins forces with Dr. Nick Baldwin to initiate an investigation. Collaboratively, they embark on a mission to unravel the enigma surrounding the origin of this threat. As urgency mounts, they must swiftly identify the deadly pathogen’s source and thwart the impending plot to bring about global destruction!


Brazen. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1988 book, Brazen Virtue
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Brazen Virtue
Nora Roberts, 1988
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Monika Mitchell, 2022

After a demanding book tour, superstar mystery novelist Grace McCabe decides to visit her sister, Kathleen, who’s embroiled in a custody battle after a bitter divorce. When her sister is killed and her double life as a webcam performer is revealed, Grace ignores the warnings of a cool-headed detective and gets involved in the case.