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Hearts and Homicides Series

Our favorite teacher suddenly finds herself moonlighting as a forensic guru with the crime lab, the detective is dangerously charming, and murder is always on the lesson plan.

An idea to create a written record about the mostly comical student shenanigans after years in the classroom took on a life of its own. Like a favorite recipe, the series combines a love of science and storytelling and comes seasoned with a good dose of humor and a pinch of romance.

First Day Back, the debut novel of the Hearts and Homicides series, follows Bridget Cruz, a teacher-turned-amateur sleuth who proves that sharp instincts—and a little scientific thinking—can go a long way in uncovering the truth.

When the book was complete, L.V. felt unfinished. The crime had been solved but she wasn’t ready to end Bridget’s and Erik’s relationship nor their potential to get entangled in trouble. The result: the Hearts and Homicides series was born. The series follows the evolution of their relationship, as well as the various chaotic situations they find themselves wrapped up in, and murder is always on the menu.

If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries featuring an amateur sleuth and the humor found in a good old fashioned rom-com, then the Hearts and Homicides romcozy series is perfect for you and will quickly become your new favorite.

Hearts and Homicides: An order of murder and mystery, served with a side of romance, garnished with a large helping of sarcasm and sprinkled with just enough danger to keep you on your toes.

Book Two of the series—Second Attempt—will be released in the Fall of 2026.

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