Diane Kelly

12 Series

Diane Kelly is an American author known for her romantic mystery novels, including the Tara Holloway and Paw Enforcement series. Previously a tax advisor, she transitioned to writing after encountering white-collar criminals in her work. Her novels feature feisty heroines, quirky sidekicks, and humorous narratives, often including dogs.

In "Five Gold Smuggling Rings," the fifth story in the 12 Days of Christmas series by Diane Kelly, rookie ICE agent Angelika Dietrich tackles her first case based on an anonymous tip. Paired with her secret crush, the stoic veteran agent Javier Carrasco, Angelika must navigate their professional partnership. With her bold and brassy personality, Angelika aims to capture the gold smugglers while also winning over Javier's heart. Her humor and determination make her a compelling protagonist in this thrilling tale of crime and romance.

Tara Holloway

Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure

(2011)

Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte

(2012)

Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray

(2012)

Death, Taxes, and a Sequined Clutch

(2012)

Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria

(2013)

Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers

(2013)

Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream

(2013)

Death, Taxes, and Mistletoe Mayhem

(2013)

Death, Taxes, and Silver Spurs

(2014)

Death, Taxes, and Cheap Sunglasses

(2015)

Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli

(2015)

Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter

(2016)

Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries

(2017)

Death, Taxes, and a Shotgun Wedding

(2017)

Death, Taxes, and Pecan Pie

(2017)

12 Days Of Christmas Short Stories

Five Gold Smuggling Rings

(2013)

Paw Enforcement

(2014)

Paw and Order

(2014)

Laying Down the Paw

(2015)

Upholding the Paw

(2015)

Against the Paw

(2016)

Above the Paw

(2016)

Enforcing the Paw

(2017)

Love Unleashed

(2017)

The Long Paw of the Law

(2018)

Paw of the Jungle

(2019)

Bending the Paw

(2020)

House-Flipper Mystery

Dead as a Door Knocker

(2019)

Dead in the Doorway

(2020)

Murder With a View

(2021)

Batten Down the Belfry

(2022)

Primer and Punishment

(2023)

Four-Alarm Homicide

(2024)

Busted

(2019)

Another Big Bust

(2020)

Busting Out

(2020)

Mountain Lodge Mystery

Getaway With Murder

(2021)

A Trip with Trouble

(2022)

Snow Place for Murder

(2023)

Southern Homebrew Mystery

The Moonshine Shack Murder

(2021)

The Proof Is in the Poison

(2022)

Fiddling with Fate

(2023)

Standalone Novels

Love, Luck, and Little Green Men

(2013)

Don't Toy With Me

(2024)

Short Stories/Novellas

A Sappy Love Story

(2016)

Wrong Address, Right Guy

(2019)

Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler

Cozy Case Files Volume 1

(2017)(By: Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 2

(2017)(With: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Cate Conte,E.J. Copperman,Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Susan C. Shea,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 3

(2017)(By: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Ellie Alexander,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 4

(2018)(By: Parnell Hall,Shari Randall,Ellen Hart,Ellie Alexander,Frances Brody,Tessa Arlen,Vivien Chien,Julia Chapman,Paige Shelton,Jane K. Cleland,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 5

(2018)(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Carola Dunn,Sheila Connolly,Ellie Alexander,Susan C. Shea,Judith Flanders,Mindy Quigley,Auralee Wallace)

Cozy Case Files Volume 6

(2019)(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Ellen Hart,Sheila Connolly,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 7

(2019)(With: Donna Andrews,Ellen Crosby,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Ashley Weaver,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 8

(2020)(With: M.C. Beaton,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,SusanCox,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 9

(2020)(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Susanna Calkins,Allison Montclair,Ellie Alexander,Eve Calder,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 10

(2020)(With: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Ellen Hart,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Jane K. Cleland,Ashley Weaver,SusanCox,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 11

(2021)(With: Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Mariah Fredericks,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 12

(2021)(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Hannah Dennison,Cate Conte,Kylie Logan,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Sheila Connolly,Ellie Alexander,Ashley Weaver,S.C. Perkins,Eve Calder,Jess Dylan,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen)

Cozy Case Files Volume 13

(2021)(By: Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 14

(2022)(With: Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss)

Cozy Case Files Volume 15

(2022)(By: Mindy Quigley)

Cozy Case Files Volume 16

(2022)(With: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss,M. C. Beaton)

Cozy Case Files Volume 17

(2023)(With: Rhys Bowen,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Jean-Luc Bannalec,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Korina Moss,Anastasia Hastings)

Cozy Case Files, Volume 18

(2023)(By: Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Leonard Goldberg,Allison Montclair,Vivien Chien,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Meri Allen,Katharine Schellman,Korina Moss)

Cozy Case Files, Volume 19

(2023)(With: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally)

Cozy Case Files, Volume 20

(2024)(By: Rhys Bowen,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Olivia Matthews,Jennifer J. Chow,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Anastasia Hastings)

Cozy Case Files, Volume 22

(2024)(By: M.C. Beaton,Carolyn Haines,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally)