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Trixie is in for a world of hurt. Trixie's stepdaughter is accusing her of trying to kill her father. Now, Tara and Stormi must spring into action to defend their friend.

Enchanted Relics, Shadowy Orders, and a Mischievous Phantom Upon her return to the mystical town of Destiny Point, Cecilia Parish expects to aid her ailing uncle and his revered antique emporium. Little does she know, her world is about to shift into realms of enchantment and peril. While all antiques carry tales of the past, some harbor curses, casting shadows and weaving malevolent fates around those who possess them. Her uncle, far from a mere collector, is a guardian. He seeks out these cursed relics to shield the world from their dark allure and the malefic desires of those yearning ...

Stake and Bake Coco is moving her bakery into a new shop and her friends are thrilled. The guy moving her bakery items, not so much. He's a grump and rattles Coco to the core. So when he ends up dead inside her new digs, Coco finds herself smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation. Masie and Scooter work with Coco at the bakery. Scooter has a way with cakes, but is he any good at solving crimes? Masie can make a mean crumpet, but her sleuth solving skills are still questionable. Stella and Vivian are seniors, but you know the old saying, 60 is the new 40, and these gals are spry as ...

Ivy is the town's botanist, and she can cure what ails you with a touch of magic. Her family lives near the lighthouse that her uncle operates. Her cousin Blanche helps her at the botany store, and a flaming drag queen ghost interrupts her on a daily basis. Moira, the ghost, was Marvin in real life. After death she barged out of the closet with a martini in one hand and a long, sleek cigarette holder in the other. When Ivy's regular customer ends up missing, she becomes entangled with a private investigator who is also searching for her.

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Melody Bristol is becoming quite adept at murder mysteries - unraveling them, to be precise. Despite the austere Police Chief's constant pressure, the professional and personal bond between Melody and the cowboy policeman Gabe continues to flourish. Having cracked five murder cases and confessed their mutual affection, they are blissfully contemplating a shared future. However, their tranquility is disrupted when Sly Carrera becomes the latest victim of a murder most peculiar. Intriguingly, Sly was ...

Can Dreams Solve Crimes? As Charli slumbers, her dreamscape unfolds, far surpassing the ordinary reveries of others. Within these nocturnal visions, enigmatic images and cryptic messages seem to speak directly to her, guiding her towards solving perplexing crimes. However, these elusive dreams are anything but straightforward. Charli must rely on her keen intellect and intuition to decipher their hidden meanings and unlock the secrets they hold. As she navigates the shadowy realms of her subconscious, she is drawn ever deeper into a world of mystery and intrigue, where the line between ...

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Having successfully cracked her first case, single mom and diner owner Melody Bristol finds herself with an insatiable appetite for unmasking killers. It's fortuitous, then, that the picturesque Colorado forests cannot hide yet another victim. Cowboy cop Gabe Mitchell dives into the investigation, but fate has it that he requires Melody's assistance. Although initially irked by her involvement, Gabe soon comes to appreciate Melody's unique insights. As they join forces, the duo uncovers a disgruntled ...

An Arrow to the Heart is No Loving Matter Helga owns an antique shop in the bustling French Quarter in New Orleans. She's a witch with fiery silver eyes when her witchiness takes control. But right now she's burdened with three ghosts who like to keep her company while working. But that's not the worst of it. When a dead body with an arrow to the heart lies in her path, will she be the one who is blamed? The ornery critter had a jealous wife. Or maybe the arrow has significant meaning. Could Cupid be on the warpath? Is the deadly deed black magic or evil lurking in the mundane world? ...

Welcome to Heaven Springs Where the Devil Wants His Due Mandy Maples has returned to her hometown Heaven Springs to regroup. She fled LA when embarrassment encapsulated her life. Living with her Grandmother Angelica, the town's mayor, and working at the local antique store has given her some well needed guidance and grounding. But when a suspicious murder takes place and her grandmother is a suspect, will these new events toss her back into a tail spin? Fortunately for Mandy she's a witch with powers she's now starting to sharpen. Her familiar, Angel, an old soul in a white kitty's body, is...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded The Myrtle Lake gang, wearied by the town's persistent and puzzling ghost lights, is ready to take matters into their own hands—albeit at a pace set by their elder members. When a townsfolk mysteriously vanishes, all eyes dart towards these spectral illuminations. Yet, might there be an even more malevolent force lurking in the shadows? Throwing a wrench in their plans, the team unwittingly imbibes a peculiar brew with intoxicating side effects. Amidst the ensuing chaos, can Charlie rally the crew ...

Welcome to the Charleston Mansion...Where People End Up Dead Cookie has taken it upon herself to sign up Verny and Josie for an overnight tour of the town's historical home and legendary haunted house, where two horrible deaths occurred decades earlier. Josie hates horror movies, Verny isn't excited about snoozing in a sleeping bag, and Lightning has decided he must set the historical record straight on the inaccuracies of the home's legend. No one's excited, except Cookie of course. And now a group with a famous ghost hunter website is joining them. What could go wrong? ***Find out in the ...

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled In search of respite from her bustling diner, Melody embarks on a week-long retreat with her daughter Tricia, anticipating a laid-back escape filled with engaging stories and Tanqueray gin. However, their idyllic getaway is abruptly interrupted by murder, shattering the tranquility of their retreat. The victim, Lara Lynch, was none other than the personal bodyguard to the audacious lawyer Sly Carrera. With her life brutally taken by a deliberate hit-and-run, Melody finds herself drawn into the case. ...

Another Set of Witch Triplets Born 5 Years Apart? What the What?? Zuri, the triplet witch sisters' niece, is expecting a sibling....or two. Has the same spell, curse or alternate existence created another set of 5 year gap triplets? And if so, will that force penetrate the normal world with all sorts of weird happenings? Or could Leshy, the goat/man who guards the Twih, have a hand in these odd happenings? Leshy sits on the fence of two worlds, the normal one and the Twih. But he also has a secret....one that could cause two worlds to collide. The triplet's Uncle Nick has his own mysterious...

When a renowned local tea shop owner dies mysteriously during a special tea tasting event, Lyndy Walsh sets out to investigate alongside the handsome sheriff Cody Remington, with whom she becomes romantically involved. As Lyndy delves into the case, she uncovers threatening letters warning the victim not to pursue a new tea blend, suggesting personal sabotage. Her snooping soon implicates several suspects, including a jealous rival, an estranged relative, and a well known critic. Lyndy's investigation leads her to track down exotic poisonous plants and analyze the financial disputes ...

An Itch that Can't be Soothed, a Portal to be Opened and a Strange Death Sam is plagued by an itch that won't go away. However, it only hits her at certain times. Is the itch related to dark forces that tend to appear outside her home? The twin detective's vampire mother has arrived in town. Seems she knows the old vampire living in the Windemere Mansion. Are they plotting something or are they foes? Phineas needs to open a portal to another world. Can he count on the coven to help? Or will someone try to stop him? ***Find out in the 7th book in the Happy Blendings Cozy Witch Mystery Series***

Magical Crystals, a Wicked Warlock, and a Lofty Death Discover a spellbinding new adventure. Join Cora, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary secret, as she embarks on a magical journey to claim her birthright, save her family's legacy, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious death. Cora's quiet life is turned upside down when she learns she hails from a long line of powerful witches. To redeem the forgotten Lightheart name, she must complete the legendary Trial of the Six Crystals - despite having no clue what it means to be Magical! Luckily, Cora won't face this enchanting challenge ...

Was it an Accident or Murder? Strange things are happening in Heaven Springs. A man who looks to be covered in blood is mumbling incoherently in the Town Square. At the same time a victim is found within the town's library. Are the two events connected? Jonathan is experiencing headaches...are they connected to the weird goings on around him? Mandy knows her grandmother is keeping secrets. Is it to protect her or is she harboring dark mysteries of her own? As Warrior Angels congregate within the town, will the true evil show it's face?

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Melody Bristol finally settles back into a comfortable work routine, only to have her life upended by the arrival of her aging parents. As they critique her every move and suggest it's time for her to remarry, Melody eagerly awaits their return to Florida. To add insult to injury, town gossips are buzzing with doubts about Melody and cowboy cop Gabe's recent success in solving a murder case. All Melody desires is to savor the blossoming romance between her and the charming detective. However, when ...

Who's Cursing the Mazurski's? A free accordion picked up by Aunt Zelda might have Grampa Eddy delighted, but something's hiding within the instrument...something evil. A small conjure bag has made its way into the shop and casting spells on the family. Who has sent the conjure bag? And was it intended for the Mazurski's or was it picked up by mistake? Meanwhile, a body has been discovered on the same lot as the Little Theater, causing productions to come to a screeching halt. However, the body is old, like centuries and the State University is on the case since this could be an ancient ...

Impersonator Elvis has Left the Building, in a Body Bag At the local Senior Center, an Elvis impersonator proves to be quite the entertainer, captivating the elderly ladies with his swaggering performances. However, could his provocative hip swings have irked some of the elderly gentlemen, driving them to ensure he crooned his final melody? Alternatively, could a simmering tide of jealousy among the ladies have led to tragic consequences? Stella and Vivian find themselves in the heart of the chaos as the self-proclaimed regents of the Senior Center. Will Coco be able to maintain order ...