by Molly Dox
Twyla broke down. Her body shook. “I don’t know what broke inside of me. I couldn’t take it anymore. Lila and I have been on the outs since Mom died. I was ready to get on with my life, away from here. Only the will kept getting changed. We fought amongst ourselves, with our lawyers, with our father…” She dropped her head. “I thought it was an easy out. Who noticed when an old man dies? He’s eighty, they’d suspect natural causes. I cried for an autopsy, not thinking they’d actually do one on somebody that age. I mean, come on. He was eighty, so I played the part. I figured signing in under my sister’s name, the attention would go to her.”
Sheriff Snyder stood and brushed his hair to the side with his hand five or six times. He shot Libby a glance and shrugged. Libby nodded. They seemed to have made a pact to move forward and forget what had happened. He cleared his throat before speaking. “Twyla Jones, you are hereby being arrested and charged with the murder of your father. You have the right to remain silent….”
Lila gasped. “How could you?”
Sheriff Snyder turned to Lila. “Lila Jones, you hereby are being arrested and charged with the attempted murder of your father.”
They were the talk of the town – identical twins, double-crossing each other, and each found guilty of a crime. It would make national news when word got out. Usually, little things that happened in the small, out-of-the-way town never made the television news. This time it would be splashed all over.
Chapter 11
When Ryan Nolan walked through the door at The Breakfast Nook, everything fell silent. Even Myrtle, known for always having her mouth in motion said nothing. All eyes turned toward the stranger.
Ryan got that a lot. He tried not to let it go to his head. Maybe it was his pearly, white smile. Maybe it was his ample, bulging muscles, or maybe not…but probably.
Gloria picked up her jaw off the floor.
Viola swiveled to get a better look, and Patsy simple sighed.
Libby introduced herself, while Owen shook his head seeing the reactions of the women. He used to get reactions like that a long time ago. Okay, maybe not for a good twenty years, but still.
“Hey, I’m Ryan Nolan, the new post master,” he started.
Libby laughed. “For some reason, I think there’s going to be a long line at the post office this week.”
“I hear you make a good breakfast,” he said, settling down at the counter.
Rosie didn’t hear him. She barely noticed he walked in the door. She only had eyes for Dr. Jeff Tucker who was simply holding her hand across the counter.
“So dinner tonight?”
“I’d like that,” she answered.
And just like that, things got back to normal in the little town of Spring Valley, Pennsylvania. Or did they?
The End
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Molly Dox is happily married and has two grown boys. Her husband, an insanely patient man, believed in her from the start. Crazy man didn’t know any better. She spends her time between writing and corralling her dogs in an attempt to get them to go outside at the same time. Sometimes writing books is easier. In her (cough) late forties, she’s enjoying her dream of writing full-time. Find my website at MollyDox.com
Other reads by Molly Dox:
New in 2016 – Sage and Dash Cozy Mysteries – First in the series: Scrambled to Death
Some eggs aren't all they're cracked up to be. Scrambling for clues in the small town of Spring Valley, Rosie and Libby look for answers when two men drop dead, one of them in their small country cafe. Can they save their business before it goes under? This soft-boiled cozy is a family-friendly read.
Have you read Book 1 in the Twisted Sisters Ice Cream Cozies series?
Death with a Cherry on Top?
New Jersey's summer season means vacationers, a busy boardwalk, crowded beaches, and overflowing hotels. Gina and Lottie, sisters and owners of the Twisted Sisters Ice Cream stand, take matters into their own hands when Gina's daughter is charged with murder.
When the local playhouse director is found dead, Gina's daughter is cast into the spotlight. With weapon in hand, all fingers point to her. Can Gina and Lottie find answers before it's too late? Or is Carla a better actress than they thought?
This cozy mystery offers a family-friendly read in a short story format.
Longer Standalone Reads:
Death of a Game Show Host
Lily Ballantine was having a bad day. It started with losing her television game show job to a younger, fresher model. About to turn fifty, the news was a serious blow to her ego. When she didn’t think her day could get any worse, her co-host turned up dead.
Determined to uncover the truth about who killed Patrick, Lily found herself tangled up with too many loose ends. Between death threats to her life and no murder suspect in sight, she was left with no one to trust and with nowhere to turn.
Digging for clues was a delicate balancing act. She needed to be careful not to ruffle any feathers now that her own life was in jeopardy. Would she unravel the clues and finger the culprit? If she played her cards right, she might just find the killer.
This cozy mystery is family friendly with no foul language, no blood, and no sex. This is a standalone book, and not part of a series.
Pampered to Death
A cozy mystery about a deadly calm day spa, perfect for a weekend read. (This book is not part of a series. It is a standalone read.)
When Andrea and Jocelyn find a dead body floating in the jetted tub at work, they scramble to find answers. Can they unravel the mystery before the bad news kills the spa’s reputation?
Jeanette Chadwick was filthy rich, successful, and strongly disliked. While she came to the spa for relaxation, she wasn’t expecting to be pampered to death! Could one of the spa employees have done the dirty deed? Andrea and Jocelyn are dying to crack the case before the spa is forced to close permanently.
Nosing around, the girls find themselves in trouble and rethinking their original plans. Will they be the next victims?
This is a standalone read, and is not part of a series. This book is family friend. It is a clean read with no blood, no sex, and no foul language.
Short Stories:
The Annie Addison Cozy Mystery Series (Complete series, Books 1-6)
Annie Addison loves living on the New Jersey shore coastline, especially in the quiet off-season. Only this year, it’s hardly quiet. With madness and mayhem, Annie gets tangled in trouble and finds herself digging for clues to clear her name. With a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, she’s thrust into the mix on more than one occasion. This boxed set includes the complete Annie Addison Cozy Mystery Series, which offers a clean and family friendly read with no blood, no foul language, and no sex.
Book 1 - Color Me Crazy
Book 2 - A Tangled Mess
Book 3 - High Anxiety Dye Job
Book 4 - Shear Madness
Book 5 - Bad Hair Day
Book 6 - Santa’s Brush with Death
Poppy Pepper’s Paradise Cove and Mini Golf – The Complete Series (Books 1-6)
Poppy Pepper's world has been turned upside down. She runs a quiet retro camper resort that’s popular with retirees looking to get away from cold winters up north. As a one-time paramedic, Poppy misses the adrenaline rush of her previous job. Channeling her unused energy, she can't help but get herself
involved in cases that come her way. Tangled in details, Poppy often finds herself faced with multiple suspects and not enough clues.
Set in balmy Central Florida, this series of six short stories is perfect for a light weekend read. These cozy mysteries are family friendly. (No foul language, no blood, no sex) Each story follows Poppy on her trail to solving a crime.
Book 1 – Sunbaked Snowbird
Book 2 – Something Fishy
Book 3 – Mice in Paradise
Book 4 – Tourist Trapped
Book5- Deadly Baggage
Book 6 – Criminals on Vacation
