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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.

Two Murders Exactly One Year Apart, During the Harvest Moon When Thea encounters the ghost of the first victim after a second is murdered a year later, she knows the murders are related. But who would want both women murdered and wait a year to commit the second one? Aunt Tiegan is a suspect when it's discovered the second victim was a thorn in her side. Also a ritual circle found at the crime scenes was also discovered in Tiegan's home. The head chef at Maline Cuisine dated the second victim until he found out she was cheating on him. Has jealousy reared it's ugly head? Annie was bullied ...

Time for Another Coco Crime Spree Somebody's dead in Rose's dog salon and she's the chief suspect. Can Coco break into more places to redeem her friend's good name? Do bears perform number two in the woods? Dang right! The victim was a member of a dog show group. Who knew dog competitions could be so cut-throat. Or is something more nefarious going on? ***Find out in the fourth book of the Mad Batter Mystery Cozy Series***

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Riding the wave of Robbie's newfound wealth, the Myrtle Lake group sets sail on a lavish cruise getaway. Yet, their sun-soaked leisure is disrupted when an ominous death aboard thrusts them into their well-worn shoes of makeshift sleuths. Back on dry land, Charlie grapples with the dual challenges of overseeing the store and navigating a romantic tug-of-war between two admirers. Caught in this emotional maelstrom, she endeavors to decipher her heart's true direction and the course for her future. Can...

An Unlikely Victim, a Fierce Enemy and Secrets Revealed When Cora's enigmatic new neighbor and friend becomes entangled in a deadly mystery, the stakes are raised even higher with the brutal murder of her boyfriend and the town's notorious troublemaker. As secrets begin to unravel, Cora can't help but wonder if the mystical crystals are the key to the chaos or if there is a deeper, more sinister plot at work. An ominous warning from Hades suggests that Cora may be delving into dangerous territory, revealing truths better left untouched. Yet Cora's unwavering resolve drives her to seek ...

Somebody Wanted the Homecoming Queen Murdered The annual homecoming parade isn't as jovial as it should be when the Homecoming Queen is found murdered on one of the floats. She was rumored to be a siren. Did one of her suitors get tired of being strung along? Or was jealousy part of the equation? With young girls vying for the attention of certain men, mundane or magical, sometimes envy can turn evil. Aunt Tiegan and Granny have their own ways with teaching magic. Will Thea be stuck in between their feuding? And what does Thea learn when she meets a college professor who went to school with...

A Fiery Murder, a Magical Musical Family and a Singing Skunk Jasmine Mazurski has her hands full with two daughters, Ally and Penze, an ornery Father-in-law Eddie, and his eccentric sister Zelda. Jasmine, aka Jazz, is a widow who runs the Mazurski Music store along with her family in Ohio. Besides taking care of everyone's musical needs, the local high school band included, the family also brushes up on their musical magic as well. The family's musical ability makes their magic stronger...and that could get them into trouble if they can't figure out how to manage it. The singing skunk, ...

What's with the snow in the deep south? Every morning Sam, earth witch, wakes up to a fresh blanket of snow. Does the new water witch have a thing for the white stuff? Sam doesn't have time to ponder as the new owner of Windemere Manor has invited half the town to a welcoming party at the mansion itself. But could there still be black magic left at the Manor. Mara, wind witch, has already had her bout with black magic. She doesn't want to go through that again. However, someone isn't going to make it out of the party alive. Is it the lingering black magic or something even worse? Now the ...

A Magical Jewelry Box, a New Friend for Gus, and Murder by Family? When Betty, the Farmer's Market chief flower booth operator, is killed, all eyes turn to her philandering husband and drug addicted son. But Betty owned a Jewelry Box that was rumored to be magical and now it's missing. Did the husband or son kill Betty for the insurance money, or did the cursed jewelry box have a hand in a sinister murder? Since Betty was a dear friend, Elle and Gus are determined to find her justice, much to the chagrin of deputy and panther shifter Jason. And Gus gains a new friend, but not the kind you'd...

A missing redhead, a secret admirer’s column, and special syrup When one of Sweet Home’s residents goes missing, Lily decides to put her sleuthing cap on. With her fiancé Eli and his father away on a fishing trip, it’s up to Lily to unearth the how and why of the disappearance. But not before she and Jules discover some odd goings on at Reva’s café. A secret admirer’s column in Jules newspaper is also causing quite a stir at the local hair salon where Lily finds a nemesis of the porcelain kind. Find out what happens when Lily dives deep into all sorts of crazy mischief. Caffeine...

Can a Shape Shifting Coyote Lead Charli to Unknown Truths When an ancient relic goes missing from a museum, Charli and Elle are brought in on the case. The medicinal rattle is said to hold healing properties and the museum paid big bucks to have it insured. But who would take such an odd antique, unless that person wishes to conjure up a spirit that's better left dead? Charli's dreams lead her to an old shaman and what does he know of the missing artifact? But is he friend or foe? Find out in the second book of The Dreamer Trilogy.

Snooty Chefs, an ATV Race, and a Golden Cleaver Murder Weapon EATS-TV has come to the town of Paint Creek for their first annual Catch'em and Cook'em Smoke Off Competition. But when someone ends up with the Grand Prize lodged in their back side, everyone's appetite crumbles...except for Jake Jr.'s. Mercy is on the hunt, but could she end up being the next victim? Find out in this fall off the bone and succulent 4th book in the Old School Diner Series.

An axe to the back of the head, ghosts with an attitude, and a reenactment village Shelby Whitaker spends her days in period costumes and chatting with the dead. Life inside Mad River Olde Town reenactment village comes alive literally for Shelby who thinks of the Civil War Era ghosts as her friends. But when a reenactment actor is murdered with one of the town’s tools, it’s up to Shelby and her spirit friends to discover the fiend that hides among them. And who is the ghost that torments Shelby from time to time? Find out in the prequel in the new Mad River Mystery Series. This book ...

Two half eaten dead bodies... A missing enchantment book... A clam festival with no clams... ***This is a Paranormal Cozy Mystery*** Grace Longstreet loves clams and the annual Clamfest means she'll get her fill. However, there's no clams to be found and a dead body with unusual marks from the deep sea has washed ashore. Besides that, an ancient ivory stick used by a now dead fisherman has gone missing as well as an enchantment book. Does the ivory stick with the unique carvings have something to do with the unusual deaths washing ashore? Will Paisley wear something normal for once? Will ...

A Loco Bride To Be, Meddling Aunties, and Eli's Old Girlfriend The wedding is only a few short weeks away and Lily is about to explode. Her Aunts want to help, but their meddlesome nature is causing the bride heart palpitations. Not only that, but Lily's venue is changed out from under her and Eli's old girlfriend is in town to cause a stir. And when items go missing, is the culprit friend or foe? Find out in this latest installment of the Sweet Home Mystery Series.

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 ...

Welcome to Anderson Springs, where nothing is quite as it seems, and danger lurks just below the surface. With their wedding day just around the corner, Lyndy and Cody are swept up in a whirlwind of planning and anticipation. But when a long upstanding citizen turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, their joy is tainted by tragedy. Drawn into the investigation, Lyndy and Cody quickly find themselves entangled in a world they never expected: the shadowy underbelly of the illegal sap trade, where betrayals run deep and trust is in short supply. As they dig deeper, Lyndy and Cody begin ...

Hazel, the last in a venerable line of Guardians, shoulders the immense responsibility of protecting her family's ancient library. This trove of knowledge, brimming with scrolls and spell books of untold power, has been safeguarded by her lineage for generations. But Hazel's role as the library's protector is anything but straightforward, especially with Silas, her warlock-turned-brindle-cat familiar, who oscillates between disdain for frivolity and an unexpected fondness for grooming sessions. Rummi, Hazel's cousin and psychic confidant, lends her talents to the library's cause. When not ...

A witch and a mortal walk into a store... No, this isn’t the beginning of a bad joke. Because they both came into Thea Beal’s little craft store in the sleepy town of Ardensville, Illinois. They bought crafts and went their way. A few hours later, the witch, Rebecca was found dead! Thea isn’t like other witches. She just wants to run a craft store with Sybil, her fluffy orange kitten familiar. When she’s not working on her store, she wants to learn more magic from her quirky and eccentric, but highly skilled magic user, Granny. Or...dream ooey-gooey thoughts of the dreamy bear ...

Just as the quaint town begins to heal from a series of grisly murders, Cora finds solace in the arrival of Lucas' effervescent sister, Tina. Her youthful exuberance brings a much-needed breath of fresh air to the once idyllic community. But when the unexpected death of an enigmatic elderly woman shatters their respite, the mystery deepens, and Cora can't help but question if the woman's affinity for the arcane might be connected to the elusive Trial of the Six Crystals. As chilling revelations emerge, a haunting red and orange aura surrounding the woman's lifeless visage casts an ominous ...