About
Teresa Michael is an award-winning author celebrated for her Harrington House Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery Series and the Mariposa Café Mystery Series. "Murder with a Terrace View" won the 2025 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award. A passionate reader and traveler, she has explored 49 states and managed the US Archery Team in two Olympic Games. Teresa is the current secretary and past president of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Sisters in Crime and a member of Mystery Writers of America. She resides in Sarasota, FL, with her husband and hopes to eventually visit that 50th state
Featured Work
The Wedding Planner's Secret - A Harrington House Mystery Book 2
Murder wasn’t on the guest list.
In The Wedding Planner’s Secret, Molly Harrington, co-owner of Harrington House Bed-and-Breakfast, becomes entangled in a murder mystery after discovering the wedding planner's lifeless body in the rose garden during a country club event. As romance sparks with the handsome detective, Molly uncovers hidden connections and rising tensions that lead to dangerous encounters. With the help of her great-aunt Elnora's spirit, Molly must navigate a web of secrets and suspects while seeking the truth before becoming the next victim. As romance blossoms and secrets unravel, Molly must decide how much she’s willing to risk—for the truth, and for a second chance at love. This engaging tale blends mystery, romance, and the paranormal, promising a cozy whodunit that keeps you guessing until the end.
Other Works
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Murder With a Terrace View - A Harrington House Mystery Book 1
2024
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Redemption in Mariposa Beach Book 4, Mariposa Cafe Mystery Series
2022
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Deception in Mariposa Beach, Book 3 Mariposa Cafe Mystery Series
2020
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Mistletoe and Missing Persons, Book 2, Mariposa Cafe Mystery Series
2019
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Murder in Mariposa Beach - Book 1 Mariposa Cafe Mystery Series
2018
Awards and Recognition
- Royal Palm Literary Award - 2025
