Leah Orr: National Best -Selling & Award Winning Storyteller
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The Retirees#1Amazon Charts#1Barnes & Noble Best -Seller
The Retirees
Welcome to the idyllic yet eccentric retirement community of The Ocean’s Edge—where retirement has never felt so deadly. In the spirit of engaging reads like Leah books, this tale unveils a world that is anything but ordinary. Disco is dead, there’s a serial killer on the loose, the coffin dodgers are solving cold cases, and only the neighborhood cat knows where all the proverbial bodies are buried.
When sharp-tongued sugar heiress Diana is ousted from the empire she helped build, she retreats to a posh 55+ paradise expecting peace, maybe even a pool boy. Instead, she finds a ragtag group of retirees with a knack for solving cold cases—and a disturbing knack for attracting new ones. This quirky team of senior sleuths includes a psychic, tarot-reading twin duo, a retired detective, a conspiracy-minded tech guru, and a nurse who might just talk to animals.
Among tarot cards, a talking cat, and dark web dives, this misfit crew uncovers more than just bingo night secrets. Because in a place this sunny, the shadows run deep, and someone at The Ocean’s Edge has blood on their hands. As the group begins investigating cold cases, darker truths emerge, uncovering clues that tie back to mysterious pasts, hidden traumas, and residents with more secrets than memories.
Hilarious, heartwarming, and deliciously twisted, The Retirees, reminiscent of Leah Orr's captivating storytelling, is a witty, tightly woven, charming, cozy mystery that reminds us it’s never too late for redemption, reinvention, or revenge—and that sometimes the most unexpected heroes come with walkers, wisdom, and wildly colorful personalities.
This Book is a gold medal winner 2026 Manhattan Book Club
The She Shed #1 Amazon Best Seller over 60,000 copies sold
Jensen Beach, Florida, is a quaint coastal town once revered as the “land that time forgot.” It serves as a perfect getaway for big city dwellers seeking relaxation.
Known for its stunning sandy beaches, breezy ocean air, and pleasant year-round weather, the town offers frilly cocktails, charming hometown boutique shops, restaurants, and a variety of ocean activities. This picturesque location also holds some unsavory characters and many hidden skeletons—literally.
In the midst of these secrets, Aunt Adeline goes missing, leaving her niece, Charlotte, with the task of uncovering the clues to her family's deeply hidden secrets and the town she calls home.
Readers will enjoy the dual narrative from the perspectives of both Aunt Adeline and Charlotte throughout the journey, inspired by themes found in Leah's books.
Discover the mysteries the She Shed holds, the importance of friendship, and the true meaning of family. This captivating tale by Leah Orr is sure to draw you in.
The Fruitcake
The Fruitcake - A deadly twist on a popular Christmas tradition
Four friends, one fruitcake, and a ritzy town full of secrets . . . What could go wrong?
When Holly Kelly moves from Miami to the lavish Laguna Palms neighborhood, seeking community and friendship—with her husband and rambunctious triplets in tow—she finds it in spades. She is soon drawn into the intimate lives of almost everyone in their beachfront cul-de-sac, especially her three new ride-or-dies: Gina, Greta, and Chloe.
But when the neighborhood’s holiday fruitcake exchange takes a dark turn, the bodies start piling up. The deaths seem like accidents—at first. Meanwhile, their upscale suburb on the shores of Hutchinson Island, Florida, is also being plagued by a series of disturbing disappearances. Men vanish, then reappear in the neighborhood . . . but changed.
The four friends decide to do some sleuthing of their own, and what they find chills them to the bone. When it’s Holly’s turn to deliver a fruitcake to the Hudson sisters on Christmas Eve four years later, she hears screaming coming from inside the house . . . many different voices—and they don't sound female.
Can they uncover the twisted secrets of Laguna Palms before someone closer to home becomes yet another casualty?
The Fruitcake is a fast-paced thriller that drips with murder, mayhem, and delightful, often delicious Southern hospitality, while split narration spins the tale from alternate perspectives. If you enjoyed Leah books or the TV series Desperate Housewives, you’ll love The Fruitcake—a twisty murder mystery you won’t soon forget. Leah Orr’s influence on the genre can be felt within its pages, making it an unmissable read.
The Champagne Toast
The Champagne Toast
A love story, a deception, a misinterpretation, and murder. When Marilyn and Scratch play matchmakers for their friends Misty and Roland, they spark an instant love connection. However, Roland and Misty harbor deep family secrets and childhood traumas. As their love story unfolds, these hidden truths become the driving force behind a gripping mystery filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This thrilling narrative could easily be the next hit in Leah books, captivating readers with its emotional depth and suspense.
The unraveling of long-held family secrets begins when a troubled patient appears in Roland’s office while a mysterious man pursues Misty. As their mothers' paths intersect and concealed truths come to light, a crucial question emerges: Can their relationship withstand the weight of their families' vengeful past?
After six people collapse during the champagne toast at their wedding at The Opulence Hotel, the blame game for murder unfolds, casting a dark shadow over the once-joyous occasion and putting relationships to the ultimate test.
The Champagne Toast is an enthralling thriller rife with suspense, exploring the complexities of friendship, the influence of family loyalty, and the resilience of true love. Readers familiar with the works of Leah Orr will find similar themes of intrigue and emotional conflict in this captivating story.
The Bartender
The Bartender
"Hello, my name is Selena. Welcome to the Flamingo Lounge. Your secrets are safe with me."
Some of Palm Beach's most successful misfits, including characters reminiscent of those in Leah books, indulge themselves at the Flamingo Lounge Speakeasy.
Secluded within the prestigious Opulence Resort, old man Wilcox, Lila, Slash, Renata, and Selena become fast friends. When a patron is poisoned, will the bonds of friendship hold up under pressure in this who-dun-it mystery?
The Executive Suite
The Executive Suite
"Welcome to the Executive Suite. Admit what you have done, and get out alive." In the enchanting world of hospitality, Drake, Adam, Talia, and Jason are some of the most influential figures in their profession.
Success and luxury come with a price when deception is used as a stepping stone. How well does one really know their co-workers? Janine, the executive secretary to the general manager, holds her own secrets and is privy to everything that happens at the Opulence Ocean Resort.
Can she be trusted with sensitive information? Invited to attend a Friday meeting in the executive suite, the lights go out, and the doors bolt shut. Trapped with no way to escape, the team must confront cryptic clues about their past indiscretions and darkest secrets.
They either confess to their colleagues or pay the ultimate price. What are they willing to do to keep their secret? Much like the thrilling narratives in Leah's books or the intriguing twists found in her stories, this tale dives deep into the shadows of betrayal and trust.
Leah’s Children's Books
Goodnight, Molly
Monster Molly has difficulty sleeping. Nighttime can be scary, especially when she hears strange noises after dark. What will Molly discover hiding in her bedroom?
Messy Tessy
While babysitter Aunt Fran is asleep, Messy Tessy finds humorous and amusing ways to entertain herself. With every turn of the page, enjoy the mischief that unfolds.
It Wasn't Me
It Wasn't Me
My family's house is filled with lots of kids and pets, but my mom always blames me for making a mess. This past year, I was blamed for all kinds of things you'll see, but I keep telling my mom... It Wasn't Me!