Taryn O'Kelly Books in series by Michelle L. Clifton - Cozy Mystery
Party Planning for Murder and Cruises, Cocktails, and Corpses in Kindle unlimited

Mystery, romance, and a dash of danger—read on Kindle Unlimited!

Party Planning for Murder & Cruises, Cocktails & Corpses
Parties. Vacations. Murder? Follow Taryn O’Kelly for a cozy adventure you won’t put down.

Start the series today—and watch for Book 3 this April!

Author Michelle L. Clifton smiling in a headshot photo beside a list of upcoming cozy mystery events and book signings from January through March 2026.

Mark Your Calendar — Upcoming Cozy Events

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 27th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival — Fort Myers, FL
  • Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Annette’s Beach Book Nook — Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Venice Book Fair & Writers Festival — S. Venice, FL
  • March 18, 2026 | Booktastic — Online
  • March 24, 2026 | Author Takeover — Cozy and Sweet Blissful Reading — Online
Sparks, S’mores, and Scandals is a summer campground cozy mystery filled with quirky townsfolk, wry humor, small-town intrigue, and clever twists.

Wildfires, secrets, and small-town chaos.

Taryn O’Kelly’s summer kickoff picnic at the KOA turns chaotic when wildfires and suspected arson threaten Silver Springs. Evacuations, a missing insurance adjuster, and a prankster with hidden clues put Taryn on the trail of secrets that could destroy her town.

A quirky, funny, and unputdownable summer campground cozy mystery.

head shot Author Michelle L. CliftonMichelle L. Clifton is the author of the Taryn O’Kelly Mysteries and owner of Salty Inspirations. Salty Inspirations is her blog and journal pen name.

She writes lighthearted, fast-paced murder mysteries filled with shenanigans, romance, humor, and a strong female lead. Always delivering a satisfying, happy ending.

She also creates Journals, Logbooks, Planners, and Children’s books.  Read My Story Here