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UNFORGETTABLE AND ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS SECRETS AND SLEUTHS A Multi-Author Cozy Mystery Collection Charming mysteries. Clever clues. One unforgettable Valentine escape for cozy-mystery lovers. Mysteries, secrets, and amateur sleuths—this delightful cozy collection has it all. From charming small towns to elegant high-society settings, these determined detectives (including one unforgettable paranormal cat!) set out to right wrongs, expose blackmail, and uncover murder—all without losing heart or hope. Slip into something comfy and settle in for clean, heartwarming mysteries filled with ...

Eliza Bennett, textile scientist and amateur sleuth, is back for another thrilling adventure, this time in the picturesque vineyards of Italy! When Eliza travels to the renowned Calbretti's Vineyard for a fabric dye research project. She’s accompanied by her ever-faithful and paranormal orange tabby cat, Merlin. But their idyllic getaway turns sinister when a murder shatters the vineyard's tranquility. As secrets entwine with the vines, Eliza and Merlin must navigate a web of deceit and danger. Between uncovering hidden motives and evading perilous traps, the duo faces their most ...

When a monstrous embodiment of pollution, Mr. K, emerges from the depths of a hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, it's up to Josephine, a young medium, and her allies, Rose and Gail, to confront the terrifying embodiment of climate change. Armed with the wisdom of the city's spectral guardians, plus the powers of the local gossip columnist Victoria Sinclair, Josephine rallies a community grappling with loss and despair. But Mr. K thrives on chaos, growing stronger with each act of environmental disregard. As the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the city teeters on the brink of ...

In the sultry, shadowed streets of New Orleans, where jazz drifts through iron-laced balconies and secrets fester beneath the Spanish moss, four extraordinary women are drawn together by fate—and a touch of the supernatural. Welcome to The Order of the Midnight Bloom , an urban fantasy series that will sweep you into a world where life, death, and everything in between blur like smoke on a moonlit night. Rose and Gail, society mavens and proprietors of their family’s historic funeral parlor, have built lives steeped in tradition—but nothing could prepare them for what lies beyond the ...

Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant but slightly klutzy textile scientist with a passion for dressage and a penchant for solving mysteries. Alongside is her charming and incredibly smart orange tabby cat, Merlin—who just happens to talk They travel across Europe, attending conferences and riding lessons. But wherever they go, trouble seems to follow. In this delightful cozy mystery, Eliza and Merlin stumble upon yet another murder. With Eliza's scientific expertise and Merlin's uncanny sleuthing skills, this duo unravels twisted plots and uncovers hidden secrets, all while navigating the ...

Dive into the heart-pounding mystery of Brewed Betrayal, the third installment in K.L. Bordeaux and Ezra DiMarco’s gripping Kik-A-Me-Su Chronicles. In the sleepy town of Kik-A-Me-Su, where coffee flows as freely as gossip, the Kick-A-Me-Su Walking Club stumbles into a deadly conspiracy when a stranger’s diamond keychain sparks a chain of chilling events. What begins as a routine morning at The Percolating Page—a quaint coffee shop and bookstore—explodes into chaos with the brutal murder of James Blackwell, stabbed with a diamond-encrusted dagger. As the club digs deeper, they ...

A Dash of Deception plunges readers back into the quirky cozy mystery world of Kick-a-me-Su, where Beth Anne Tucker’s inheritance of her Aunt Dolly's bakery comes with more than recipes—it's laced with secrets. A cryptic recipe hints at a hidden past, spectral gamblers linger with unfinished business, and a mysterious glowing bag raises more questions than answers. As Beth Anne navigates small-town quirks and uncanny encounters, this newly minted amateur sleuth discovers that baking isn't the only thing heating up. With danger looming and her aunt's past unraveling, Beth Anne must rely ...

Professor Eliza Bennett, accompanied by her sarcastic cat Merlin, embarks on a European lecture tour, her job security hanging in the balance. Their first stop, a Bavarian lodge, becomes unexpectedly entangled with a murder mystery surrounding the recently deceased Greta Hohenstein and the theft of a cursed colt. Eliza and Merlin uncover a secret society manipulating historical records and family legacies to maintain power, ultimately exposing the killer. The investigation reveals a web of deceit, including forged documents and a long-hidden family secret connected to the missing horse. ...

Eliza Bennett expected a quiet quilting conference in the Scottish Highlands, but Thistlewood Manor had other plans. When Eliza and her sharp-eyed cat, Merlin, stumble upon a body in the manor’s sprawling grounds, they’re plunged into a mystery that stretches far beyond the conference. With the locals acting strangely and the manor's past shrouded in secrets, Eliza must rely on Merlin’s instincts to untangle the clues. As she navigates cryptic townspeople and hidden histories, Eliza finds herself unraveling more than just quilts—she's piecing together a mystery that has haunted ...

Get ready for a thrilling adventure! Meet Eliza Bennett, a brilliant scientist with a knack for textiles, and her ever-present, ever-sarcastic orange cat companion, Merlin. Their ordinary lab days, filled with microscopes and the occasional cat hair, are shattered by an urgent discovery in the Amazon.Imagine a plant with fibers stronger than Kevlar, as flexible as cotton, and miraculously self-healing! This could revolutionize everything from clothing to medicine. But when Eliza is called to analyze this Flor de la Eternidad—Flower of Eternity—she uncovers more than just groundbreaking ...

In the heart of New Orleans, where Mardi Gras reigns and magic hums beneath the revelry, Eliza Bennett and her snarky, talking tabby, Merlin, stumble into a battle that could unravel the worlds. When the Veil Breakers, a rogue faction of Fae, steal the city’s King Cakes to collapse the barriers between human and Fae realms, Eliza discovers her cat charm holds the key to stopping them. Fueled by human belief and Merlin’s sharp wit, they face glittering chaos, dark rituals, and a cunning Fae leader in a climactic showdown on the Mississippi’s edge. Victory comes at a cost—the balance ...

Eliza Bennett, a textile researcher, receives a mysterious invitation to a masquerade ball in Venice. A murder occurs at the ball, and Eliza becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving her talking cat named Merlin, cryptic notes, and a dangerous secret admirer. The investigation leads to the discovery of her father's hidden past and a valuable artifact, resulting in a thrilling chase through Venice and a dramatic climax involving a collapsing building and a whole lot of water! Once again you will relish in Merlin's arcane observations on life in this fun tale.

In the heart of historic Prague, Eliza, a textile scientist with a knack for unraveling mysteries, finds herself embroiled in a sinister plot. With the Dressage World Championships approaching, competitors fall mysteriously ill. Suspicions arise, and Eliza, aided by her quick-witted talking cat, delves into a world of equestrian intrigue. As they uncover a plot to sabotage the competition, Eliza must outwit a determined culprit to protect the sport she loves. Will Eliza and her feline companion leap over obstacles, or will the culprit ride off into the sunset? Dive into a world of mystery ...

Eliza Bennett, a brilliant textile scientist, and her talking feline companion, Merlin, journey to Vienna on a quest to unravel the secrets of mushroom-based dyes. But their colorful research takes an unexpected turn when Eliza begins taking lessons with one of the prestigious Spanish Riding School instructors. As she falls into a passionate affair with her charismatic riding host, Eliza's world is suddenly upended by the shocking murder of a skilled farrier at the school. With the police baffled, Eliza and Merlin find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and centuries-old ...

Unlocking Secrets and Ancient Mysteries: When Eliza Bennett, a textile scientist fresh off a whirlwind European conference tour, lands on the sun-soaked shores of Santorini, she’s expecting a well-earned break. But when her charming, talking feline companion, Merlin, leads her to an old friend, Caleb, their holiday takes a thrilling turn. Caleb, driven by his grandfather’s lifelong quest, reveals a discovery that could change history: the keys to Atlantis II, hidden beneath the Aegean waves. Together, they embark on a quest to unlock its secrets before the malevolent Ambrosios and his ...

In the shadowed heart of New Orleans, where the mystique of the city intertwines with the hidden world of vampires, Ethan seeks refuge among the dusty tomes of the uptown library. A hybrid vampire, Ethan is caught between two worlds, yearning for a life of peace but haunted by his true nature and a past battle with the ruthless vampire king, Nickolai Beauregard. When a series of gruesome murders shakes the vampire community, Ethan is drawn back into a perilous game of power and betrayal. With the vampiric society teetering on the brink of chaos, Ethan must join forces with Lucas, a ...

In the sultry, shadow-drenched streets of New Orleans, a fertility clinic whispers promises of miracles. But beneath its guise of hope, two vampire doctors play a sinister game. Their dark secret? Impregnating clients with a bloodline never meant to see the light of day. A bloodline blending human and vampire, birthing children with terrifying, untamed powers. But secrets in the vampire world don't stay hidden for long. The overlord, a figure of nightmarish authority, uncovers their treachery. His verdict is swift and brutal – extermination. Yet, the deed is done. The city now blessed ...

Textile expert Eliza Bennett heads to Amsterdam for what she thinks will be a peaceful research trip to explore the art of dyeing the color black. Accompanied by her snarky, talking orange tabby, Merlin, who moonlights as her research assistant and crime-solving partner, Eliza’s trip takes a sharp turn when a priceless unicorn tapestry vanishes from a high-profile auction. As they follow the clues, Eliza and Merlin stumble into an international web of royal secrets and hidden riches, where nothing is as it seems. Can this dynamic duo untangle the mystery before they’re caught in the ...

In a world where ancient traditions clash with modern ideals, join Ethan, a daring young renegade hybrid vampire, and his charismatic friend, a full-blooded vampire named Lucas, as they challenge the age-old norms of vampire society to usher in a new era. As these two unlikely friends navigate the treacherous terrain of vampire politics, they find themselves at the heart of a Romeo and Juliet saga. Ethan becomes entranced with Emily, the daughter of the most powerful vampire in North America. Into the shadows of “Vampire’s Playground,” the age-old feud between two formidable vampire ...

In the vibrant streets of New Orleans, the Crescent City Funeral Home is a place of comfort and mystery, run by the indomitable Rose, Gail, and Josephine. As they navigate the intricacies of their profession, the sinister grip of the mob tightens, threatening their sanctuary and entangling them in a web of corruption that reaches into the city’s government. Adding to their woes is Victoria Sinclair, a dangerous journalist determined to expose their secrets. With supernatural powers hidden from the world, the trio must use every tool at their disposal to fend off their enemies. *Rose’s ...