Nellie H. Steele

Nellie H. Steele is an award-winning author known for crafting immersive stories across genres, including cozy mysteries, supernatural suspense, and adventure. She is the creator of several series, such as the "Cate Kensie Mystery Series," which follows a history professor turned Scottish Countess solving mysteries in a quirky castle, and the "Shadow Slayers" series, a supernatural saga spanning time. Her "Maggie Edwards Adventures" series takes readers on globe-trotting journeys filled with treasure hunts and intrigue. Steele's characters often drive the narrative, lending her works a distinctive, character-centric appeal.

A lifelong bookworm inspired by childhood favorites like Nancy Drew, Steele balances her writing career with teaching statistics at a university. Residing in Pittsburgh with her family and numerous rescue animals, she draws from her love of animals and academic background to enrich her storytelling. Her novels are celebrated for their blend of romance, mystery, and adventure, offering readers engaging plots and memorable characters. Whether weaving supernatural thrills or cozy whodunits, Steele's works invite readers into vividly imagined worlds.
Affair with Hair Cozy Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Mousse and Murder 2024
Cate Kensie Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 The Secret of Dunhaven Castle 2019
2 Murder at Dunhaven Castle 2020
3 Holiday Heist at Dunhaven Castle 2020
4 Danger at Dunhaven Castle 2021
5 A Spy at Dunhaven Castle 2022
6 Missing from Dunhaven Castle 2023
7 Taken from Dunhaven Castle 2023
8 Trouble at Dunhaven Castle 2024
9 Reckoning at Dunhaven Castle 2025
10 Wedding at Dunhaven Castle 2025
Clif and Ri on the Sea Books
# Title Year
1 Rise of a Pirate 2022
2 A Pirate's Life for Ri 2023
3 A Pirate's Gem for Ri 2024
Devotion and Dynasty Trilogy Books
# Title Year
1 The Billionaire's Royal Secret 2024
2 The Billionaire's Royal Challenge 2024
3 The Billionaire's Royal Crown 2024
Duchess of Blackmoore Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Death of a Duchess 2021
2 Letter to a Duchess 2022
3 Asylum for a Duchess 2023
4 Danger for a Duchess 2024
5 Turmoil for a Duchess 2025
6 Secrets for a Duchess 2026
Great Maine Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Murder Most Eastern 2025
2 Murder Most Scenic 2025
3 Murder Most Quiet 2025
4 Murder Most Wild 2025
Heartbeats and Halos Books
# Title Year
1 Chris Gets the Girl 2024
2 Emily Wins His Heart 2025
3 Lena Saves Her Love 2025
4 Aaron Finds His Forever 2025
Hearts and High Stakes Books
# Title Year
1 Stone's Throw to Romance 2025
2 Stone's Throw to Loyalty 2025
3 Stone's Throw to Trust 2025
4 Stone's Throw to Devotion 2025
5 Stone's Throw to Commitment 2025
6 Stone's Throw to Unity 2025
7 Stone's Throw to Love 2025
8 Stone's Throw to Forever 2025
Hearts and Holdings Books
# Title Year
1 Bet on a Billionaire 2024
2 Blackmail of a Billionaire 2024
3 Bargain with a Billionaire 2024
4 Battle with a Billionaire 2024
5 Betrayal of a Billionaire 2024
6 Bluff by a Billionaire 2024
7 Believing in a Billionaire 2024
8 Bliss with a Billionaire 2024
Jack's Journal Books
# Title Year
1 The Secret Keepers 2021
2 Murder in the Tower 2021
Lily & Cassie By the Sea Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore 2022
2 Spirits, Tales & a Body by the Bales 2023
3 All Aboard for Sabotage 2023
4 Legends, Tea & a Ghost Named Ri 2024
5 Maine, Moose & a Killer on the Loose 2024
6 Journals, Lies & a Ghost in Disguise 2025
Love Transcends Time Books
# Title Year
1 Hearts Across Time 2025
2 Bridges Across Time 2025
3 Destined Across Time 2025
Maggie Edwards Adventure Books
# Title Year
1 Cleopatra's Tomb 2020
2 Secret of the Ankhs 2021
3 The Lost Treasure of Drakon 2022
4 Greyback Gold 2023
Middle Age is Murder Cozy Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Moving is Murder 2022
2 Business is Murder 2023
3 Fall is Murder 2024
4 Weekends are Murder 2024
5 Holidays are Murder 2025
Pearl Party Cozy Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Murder of Pearl 2022
2 Mayhem in the Mansion 2023
3 Mutiny at the Manor 2025
Shadow Lake Ranch Murders Books
# Title Year
1 Her Last Best Friend 2026
Shadow Slayers Books
# Title Year
1 Shadows of the Past 2020
2 Stolen Portrait Stolen Soul 2020
3 Gone 2021
4 Trouble 2022
5 Darkness Rising 2023
6 In the Shadow of Darkness 2023
7 Hellscape 2024
Shelving Magic Books
# Title Year
1 Shadow Origins 2023
2 Shadow Beasts 2023
3 Shadow Charms 2023
4 Shadow Lord 2023
5 Shadow Moon 2024
6 Shadow Omens 2024
7 Shadow Curses 2024
8 Shadow Witch 2024
9 Shadow Legend 2024
Whispers of Witchcraft Cozy Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Ghostly Gossip 2024
2 Mysterious Murmurs 2024
3 Cryptic Clues 2024
4 Enigmatic Echoes 2025
5 Wicked Whispers 2025
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Marrying Off My Husband 2024
2 Mystic Hearts 2024
3 Death by Invitation 2024