Nancy J. Parra, also known as Nancy J. Coco and Nell Hampton, is a prolific American mystery and romance novelist. She earned a degree in Journalism before dedicating herself to fictional writing. Parra’s writing style is characterized by cozy mysteries, often featuring amateur sleuths and humorous situations, and frequently incorporates elements of food and small-town settings. She has authored over 35 novels, primarily focusing on mystery series and standalone mysteries, utilizing a diverse range of settings and characters.
Her extensive body of work includes fifteen published books under her own name and several more under the pseudonyms Nancy J. Coco and Nell Hampton. She is a USA Today Bestselling Author and has created numerous popular mystery series, most notably the Baker's Treat, Candy-Coated, Kensington Palace Chef, Oregon Honeycomb, and Wine Country series, as well as several standalone novels.







































