A cozy seaside spinoff where McIntosh’s beloved retired librarian solves mysteries with heart, humor, and a dash of tea and sea turtles.
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Welcome to Briarleigh Bay!
Set along the windswept shores of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the Briarleigh Bay Mysteries are cozy, heartwarming tales brimming with seaside charm, small-town love, enduring friendships, and just enough intrigue to keep you guessing. In Book One: Mrs. Blake’s Sound Decision, McIntosh’s retired librarian finds herself drawn into the charm (and chaos!) of a quirky coastal community. Together with her daughter, she discovers new neighbors, unexpected love, and seaside traditions—while untangling puzzles with the sharp eye of a librarian, the heart of a storyteller, and her enduring love for Jane Austen, Mahjong, a good cup of tea—and even the sea turtles nesting on Briarleigh’s shores.
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hello, i’m jennifer!
I’m so happy you’re here!
I’m Jennifer — an author, lifelong celebrator, and believer in the beauty of savoring small moments and second chances. Whether I’m setting a table, baking something sweet, or writing from the heart, I believe in the beauty of slowing down and savoring life’s little joys.
Welcome to McIntosh is my debut novel—and the start of a dream come true. It’s a love letter to small towns, second chances, and the kind of fictional world you wish were real (with a few pickles and parakeets thrown in for good measure).
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me creating seasonal tablescapes, filming creative workshops, or sharing sweet moments on Instagram as @jen_carroll_martin.
If you’re a fan of cozy fiction, vintage linens, or stories that leave you smiling—you’re in the right place.
