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A Werewolf Scared of his Shadow, a Fairy Mob, and a Jilted Harpie When a murder occurs in Nikatomia and Barry, the werewolf barista, is named as the top suspect, the gang must stay within their realm to help. But does Vana, Winnie and Alan know Barry all that well. He seems pleasant enough and more of a wuss than a fierce wolf. Is it all a role he's playing? Some think so. But there are other suspects, such as the fairy mob. It's said the victim owed the fairy mob and you don't want to mess with these tiny but treacherous beings. They may appear waif like, but they'll kick your can from ...

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where Your Eggs are Cooked Over Easy and Your Murder is Hard Boiled The Quaking Aspen Arts Festival descends upon Cascade, bringing a whirlwind of excitement and leaving Melody Bristol's diner thriving amidst the chaos. Unfazed by the condescending Chief of Police's warnings to stay out of official investigations, our intrepid heroine remains determined to see justice served. When Ruby's boyfriend is brutally gunned down outside his pub and Ruby herself is accused of the crime, her heartbreak renders her reporter's instincts useless. In her stead, Melody steps ...

Does a Soggy Death Spell Murder? The victim, notorious for her penchant for playing mind games, may have left behind a twisted legacy even in death. Could her demise be the ultimate act of revenge against those who had wronged her? As her children, who harbored resentment for her manipulative games and each other, come under scrutiny, one must wonder if a prank has escalated into a deadly act of retribution. Adding to the mystery, the sudden inclusion of a mysterious man in her will raises more questions than answers. Can Kacie sift through the clues left behind by the dearly departed, or ...

A Killer Love Potion There's a new shop in town and their love potion is killer...literally. Victims are piling up and a suspect asks Celestial for help. Can she help them clear their name before more bodies are discovered? Is one of the victims hiding a shady past? Could a minister in town want to rid the city of paranormal beings? Or are the new inhabitants of a gift shop actually wolves in sheep's clothing? ***Find out in the second book in the Hocus Pocus Cozy Witch Mystery Series***

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded In an unexpected twist, a man meets his end through an unusual means of strangulation, sending ripples of unease through Blue Spruce's populace. Although the victim led a life devoid of common vices, his demise unmistakably points to a malevolent design. The perpetrator could be anyone—a wronged coworker, a spurned lover, or perhaps a shadowy figure unnoticed in the town's midst. As Miss Cleo attracts the attention of a new admirer, Robbie's subtle disapproval becomes increasingly evident. Might ...

A Reading of a Will, A Decades Old Murder, and Ladies on a Mission Clara and her friends, Ida May and Hazel, are no spring chickens, but that doesn't stop these gals from entering a world of deception, secrets and lies to find a killer. While the hunt has twists and turns, the girls never lose sight of their goal...to outwit the local Police Department and form their own sleuthing group...The We're Not Dead Yet Club. Join the fun as this mismatched group of friends and their men cohorts search for clues and almost end up in the hoosegow and the local cemetery.

When an innocent person is murdered, the suspect list isn't clear. Who would want to kill a friendly, but mousy victim? Could that person know more than they should have working in a large corporation where secrets may hide? A quarreling corporate family may have secrets worth killing over. Or was the victim not so innocent, having a secret life that led to her death? Has Wanda found love? She's not the type to give her heart willingly. Will Wren make an appearance and explain the reason for her absence?

Cursed Antiquity: The Ancient Dagger Brutus Used to Kill Caesar Cecilia and Clarence are on the hunt for a cursed antique being used to kill the mayors of a small town. However, the illusive relic disappears after each murder. And little do they know, this artifact has significant historical value attached to it. Flushing out the artifact may put one of our heroes in danger, while possibly turning the other one homicidal. Find out what happens in the third book in this exciting mystical series.

Who Killed the Life Coach? Life coach Gilbert is offering seminars on how to better your life and Coco has the honor of catering the event. She's excited until Gilbert gives her a dressing down on her presentation and food. What a jerk. Then the jerk ends up dead clutching a half eaten Coco specialty...a cupcake. While her friends and handsome police officer Logan don't think she had anything to do with the crime, it doesn't matter. Most of the town does. Coco is determined to clear her good name, but will it come at a cost? ***Find out in the 3rd book of the Mad Batter Bakery Cozy Mystery ...

The Best Man is a Dead Man Coco is trying to get her Mad Batter Bakery off the ground by catering the engagement party of one of the wealthy families in town. But when the best man ends up dead on the bottom of one of her catering carts, Coco wonders if she'll ever be free of the taint of discovering the dearly departed. Stella and Vivian are ready to help, but these old girls might be more trouble than Coco bargained for. And when Coco attempts sleuthing on her own, will she be next on the victim list? Not if handsome deputy Logan has anything to say about it. Coco can be infuriating with ...

A Stake Through the Heart When a tornado devastates the small town of Paint Creek, it reveals more than just debris. A patron of the Old School Diner is discovered, shockingly, with a stake driven through his heart. Could it be a mere accident involving a beam from his shattered barn? Or, as suggested by a pair of conspiracy theorists frequenting the diner, was the unfortunate victim, in fact, a vampire, now hunted down by an undercover vampire slayer within their midst? Join us in this captivating and humorous mystery series, where the diner's proprietor, Mercy, must juggle her ...

An egg hunt turns deadly, unraveling a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. The hunt, intended to be a fun-filled event for the community, is manipulated by dark figures that want the grand prize of $10,000 for themselves. And someone is willing to kill for it. The $10k Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt is the town's way of bringing in more tourists. But some locals want to manipulate the hunt for their own gain. When bodies start turning up Lyndy is driven by curiosity and a thirst for justice. She begins to unravel the truth with the help of Sheriff Cody Remington, who is both skeptical of her ...

Mysteries and Mischief in Calamity Corners Upon arriving at her late Aunt Nancy's home in Calamity Corners, Nann is met with the odd sight of a mischievous pig, Pokey, toting a toilet seat. But eccentricities abound in this town, and a roaming pig is merely the tip of the iceberg. As she sets out to establish her bookstore in Cemetery Center—an unlikely business hub, to be sure—she discovers it's not just about books and rent. Her neighboring shop is an art gallery owned by Zinnia, who harbors a full-moon secret. Werewolf? Not quite. And then there's the town's sole car mechanic, Tink, ...

A Stolen Tiara that Kills Its Owner When Everette is entrusted with a peculiar case, he knows precisely whom to call for help: Ivy. His client, an avid collector of artifacts, is the proud owner of a fabled ancient tiara. However, when the time comes to showcase the rare piece at the annual museum festivities, it is nowhere to be found. Suspicion falls upon the client's young wife, who has long coveted the bejeweled crown and may be seeking an escape from her elderly spouse, or perhaps his overworked assistant, who believes she deserves a hefty payday after enduring her employer's ceaseless...

An Ancient Lock, Cursed Dice, and a New Villain Cecilia and Clarence have their work cut out for them when a pair of cursed dice result in bad luck....of the fatal kind. Not only that, but an ancient lock is needed to keep the Cabal, an evil secret society, from stealing the artifacts. When Celilia and Clarence are captured by the Cabal, they must rely on a new acquaintance to rescue them. But is she working with the Cabal? And what secrets does she hide? Find out in the second installment of this fast moving and thrilling adventure mystery series.

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Autumn in New England is a cherished season for the Purcell women, marked by the allure of golden pumpkins, crunchy leaves, and the buzz around Myrtle Lake's yearly Harvest Festival. With the coffee shop draped in autumnal charm and delightful fall treats in the making, the air is thick with neighborly chatter and playful jests. Yet, the festive spirit is jolted by the abrupt and dubious death of Jameson Creel, the village convenience store owner, in a dubious car mishap. Despite warnings from the ...

It’s the holidays at the salon, and Savannah is tasked once again with solving the case, this time of a Grinch who’s determined to ruin Christmas… for everyone ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** It starts much like the old fairy tale… everyone asleep in their beds, while a grouchy old Scrooge steals all the decorations and presents. But this time, it’s real. When the spirits of the townspeople are dampened by the loss of their holiday cheer, Savannah sets out with her beau, James Woodley, to find the thief and make him (or her!) bring back Christmas. But Savannah has bigger ...

Mysteries of Parsons: Where Ghosts Stand Tall and Secrets Speak from Beyond Dive into a mesmerizing new series that promises to enchant and enthrall. Journey alongside Kacie Thatcher, a gifted medium whose uncanny abilities aren't just spiritual but also a lucrative enterprise. Yet, when echoes of a familial tragedy beckon her to her roots, she's ensnared in a nexus of sorcery, intrigue, and unexpected comrades. Drawn back to manage her distant sister's unsettled matters, Kacie is thrust amidst a tempest of magical undertakings. Aided by an enigmatic potion-crafting witch, a reclusive fae, ...

Who Offed Santa? Someone's been naughty and taken out Santa, but the gals at The Lucky Dill Deli aren't standing for it. Josie is the owner and her two long time friends, Verny and Cookie, work alongside her. Their little New England town is ripe with charm, but when Santa is discovered dead at the Winter Wonderland festival, everyone's on high alert.Enter Abel and Gideon, the new detective in town and the more seasoned one, respectively. Gideon worked on the force with Josie's dad, who died in service to his community. While Gideon would prefer the girls let the police handle the action, ...

It's not every day you see your own funeral 20 years into the future. Lucky me. Hey, I'm Lilith Blackward and when I was young and stupid I commandeered a spell that ripped a hole in time and took me to the worst day of my life. Actually, my life was over but, well, you get the drift. Now I'm saddled with my older self's ghost who is very irritating. Yes, I realize I'm talking about myself. Why is life so complicated? So now I must figure out how I was murdered. How do I know I was killed...because Older Lilith's Ghost can't remember how she died and the only way that happens is if I was ...