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Polly Holmes

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Born

Australia

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https://www.pollyholmesmysteries.com/

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Mystery, Crime, Fantasy

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October 2020

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Author also writes under P.L. Harris

Polly Holmes is the cheeky alter ego of Amazon best-selling author, P.L. Harris. When she's not writing her next romantic suspense novel as P.L. Harris, she’s planning the next murder in one of Polly's mysteries.

Polly’s award-winning Cupcake Capers Series is rich in storyline and location with characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. She publishes her cozy mystery books with Gumnut Press. Pumpkin Pies and Potions is the first in her new paranormal cozy series.

Cupcakes and Corpses was a finalist in the Oklahoma RWA’s 2019 IDA International Digital Awards, short suspense category. Cupcakes and Curses claimed second place and Cupcakes and Cyanide gained third place making it a clean ...more

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Average rating: 4.2 · 4,875 ratings · 1,082 reviews · 80 distinct works • Similar authors

	Pumpkin Pies & Potions (Melting Pot Cafe #1) 3.86 avg rating — 1,189 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Happy Deadly New Year (Melting Pot Cafe, #2) 4.38 avg rating — 470 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupcakes and Cyanide (The Cupcake Capers, #1) by Polly Holmes (Goodreads Author), P.L. Harris (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 503 ratings — published 2018 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Muffins & Magic (Melting Pot Cafe #3) 4.42 avg rating — 283 ratings — published 2021 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mistletoe, Murder & Mayhem (Melting Pot Cafe, #4) 4.23 avg rating — 296 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Deadly Disappearance Down Under (Melting Pot Cafe, #5) 4.46 avg rating — 260 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Black Magic Murder (Melting Pot Cafe #6) 4.50 avg rating — 156 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupcakes & Cauldrons (Melting Pot Cafe #7) 4.45 avg rating — 141 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupcakes and Curses (The Cupcake Capers, #2) by Polly Holmes (Goodreads Author), P.L. Harris (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 111 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Secret Legacy (The Well Watchers #1) 4.02 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Pumpkin Pies & Potions (Melting Pot Cafe #1)

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Polly Holmes said: " Hello from Perth, Western Australia. I'm thrilled with the response to Pumpkin Pies & Potions. Just to say thank you for the lovely reviews, I thought I'd put in a little teaser here for those yet to dive into the magical world of Saltwater Cove. Enj ...more "

Jul 03, 2021 06:10PM · see review

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Polly Holmes liked Lynda's review of Cook's Last Course: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 1 (PAWS Police Agency for Witches and Shifters): "This story revolves around Lavender Ridge's University and the Huntley family. Some of the family members bring a bit of additional tidbits to the group and are witches that belong to a special organization called PAWS, which is the hidden magical pr" Read more of this review »
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Polly Holmes liked Susanne's review of Cook's Last Course: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 1 (PAWS Police Agency for Witches and Shifters): "A fun witchy story with Ebony Huntley who owns a crystal metaphysical shop with her best friend attached to her sisters cafe but it is all a front for PAWS, Police agency for Witches and Shifters which her mom runs. Ebony’s dad has been getting death" Read more of this review »
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Polly Holmes liked Jeanette Waters's review of Cook's Last Course: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 1 (PAWS Police Agency for Witches and Shifters): "Polly Holmes' "Cooks Last Course" is the starter for a new paranormal cozy mystery. Lavender Ridge is a college town. It's also home to PAWS (Police Agency for Witches and Shifters). Ebony Huntley is PAWS top undercover agent. When her human father i" Read more of this review »
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Polly Holmes liked Sherri Moore's review of Cook's Last Course: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Book 1 (PAWS Police Agency for Witches and Shifters): "Love the PAWS Agency! I enjoyed meeting Ebony and love her magic! Interesting characters, magic, a bit of romantic interest and mystery combine to make a fun, paranormal cozy! I can’t wait to see what happens next! These are my opinions after enjoyin" Read more of this review »
Sep 28, 2026 08:23PM · see review
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Polly Holmes made a comment on Brenda Ellis’s review of Meringues, Matrimony & Murder (Melting Pot Cafe Book 10) " Thank you Brenda for your support. I still have plans for Evelyn so I am sure you will see more of her in future stories. "
Oct 03, 2025 03:26PM · see review
Polly Holmes made a comment on Tanvi’s review of Meringues, Matrimony & Murder (Melting Pot Cafe Book 10) " Thank you Tanvi for all your support. Don't worry, Evelyn will be back in more stories. :) ...more "
Oct 03, 2025 03:25PM · see review
Polly Holmes made a comment on Anne Newman’s review of Meringues, Matrimony & Murder (Melting Pot Cafe Book 10) " I am so glad you liked the final book. Thank you for all your support over the years. "
Oct 01, 2025 06:05AM · see review
Polly Holmes made a comment on Leslie Ferrari’s review of Meringues, Matrimony & Murder (Melting Pot Cafe Book 10) " I am so glad that you loved the book. Thank you Leslie for all your support. xx "
Oct 01, 2025 06:04AM · see review

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