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When an eccentric archeologist begins exploring the markings in the Seven Caves, it's only the beginning of a host of problems for Bailey. Her friends have become distant, she's being followed by a loose cannon reporter, and then her father, Ryan, is accused of murder. Find out what happens as Bailey learns more spells from the bakery witch coven and discovers who her birth mother is.

Bailey thinks she’s finally getting the hang of this witch thing, until a string of murders rocks her peaceful town and sends the community into a panic. Bailey begins investigating, but as she does, she notices that the townspeople aren’t acting themselves, compelled to act in strange ways, as if cursed. Bailey seeks to solve the case, but she’s distracted when she discovers more about her biological parents, and by Aiden’s relentless romance.

Bailey Robinson is testing her new powers as a witch with much chagrin. Being witchy isn't all it's cracked up to be, and now the new mysterious owner of the Seven Caves has arrived. He's handsome with a devil-may-care attitude that is both intriguing yet off putting at the same time. And when an artifact from the Caves goes missing, Bailey and the new owner find themselves on a dangerous quest to find the item that may hold the secret to the Caves.

Follow Tara, Stormi and the rest of the gang as they find themselves involved in murder and mayhem in three separate stories. Also included are delicious visions of ice cream concoctions that will make your sweet tooth tingle.

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 ...

Welcome to Anderson Springs, Where Hijinks and Homicide go Hand in Hand Lyndy Walsh, newly divorced and ready for a fresh start, relocates to the charming small town of Anderson Springs to open her dream craft shop, Stitch N’ Stuff. Her excitement is tempered by the discovery of a mysterious handkerchief and a whirlwind of small-town secrets. As Lyndy settles in, she quickly befriends her quirky neighbor Matilda and crosses paths with the handsome and enigmatic Sheriff Cody Remington. When a series of suspicious events, including a vandalized shop and the death of a local man named Stan, ...

At an esteemed finishing school, an inexplicable phenomenon has the girls swooning over the two distinguished, openly gay gentlemen proprietors. As suspicions of enchantment arise, a team of paranormal experts is summoned to unravel the bewitching mystery. Is the girls' stern taskmaster, Grismelda, conjuring up vengeance, or has a more malevolent curse been unleashed upon the school? Amidst this enigma, Click grapples with doubts about her sister's true nature. While her crew remains unconvinced of any sinister intentions, Click's judgment is clouded. Is the beguiling Kayla weaving a spell ...

Welcome to the St. Patrick's Day Dance, where someone diddled a dagger The girls, Josie, Cookie and Verny, are sweating their cahoonies off getting ready for the annual St. Paddie's Day Dance. But their old codger friend, Lightning, can't wait. His emerald bejeweled dagger will be on display. That is until someone pinches the rare artifact. Lightning has his own suspicions and the police have theirs...Lightning himself. But is there something more sinister at play? The game is afoot.

Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

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 ...

On the eve of the summer solstice, Angelica fears the worst for Heaven Springs. These fears are confirmed when a man is found murdered with a note on his chest. Wrong one. Mandy can bet her third vertebrae that these cases are somehow connected. How and why? She’s not so sure, but with Angel, Charlene, and Grandma Angelica by her side, she knows nothing can go wrong. Hopefully. Meanwhile, Jonathan comes back around and prevents Mandy from making the grave mistake of returning to her ex. At the same time, Colin is becoming more erratic in his attempts to woo Mandy. He says that they were ...

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, ...

Dark Secrets of the Surgery Room In the wake of a chilling tragedy, a sister's relentless quest for vengeance plunges Kacie, Lyla, and Joy into a dense maze of duplicity and peril. With rumors of a surgeon's deadly impairment and a tenacious nurse striving to unveil the truth, the enigma intensifies when death claims another. As Kacie threads the needle of convoluted narratives, she faces a sea of red herrings and concealed motives. But the team's unity teeters on the brink when a tempting opportunity beckons one of them afar. Will their camaraderie endure the strains of potential ...

When Jessie and her friends witness the grisly aftermath of three unusual murders, they enter a realm unlike any they've ever known in search of answers. Jessie's still getting used to seeing her dear departed mother and Granny in spirit form, along with the neighboring shape shifter. However, three mysterious doorways in the Inn's basement promise more adventure, more mystery, and more newly-discovered abilities.

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.

A 150 Year Old Curse, a Mysterious Locket, and Ruffled Ghost Feathers Digger discovers an antique locket on a headstone in the cemetery, and when he takes it into the Grumpy Chicken Pub, the ghost fowl has a conniption! What does our feathered friend know about the locket that our crew doesn't? What secrets does the woman in the locket's picture hold? And will it expose a century old curse? Find out in the fourth installment of the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub series, and experience the points of view of not only Ginger, but Dixie, Digger, Ida, Edith and others in this special cozy mystery ...

When Lily and her two aunts discover the dead body of the most vile and hated woman in the town of Sweet Home inside their coffee shop, the Coffee Cabana, tongues wag at who the culprit might be. With a list of suspects a mile long, it could be almost anyone who Fannie Diddlemier wronged in her weekly rag.

***This book was part of a Christmas Box Set Collection, Mistletoe & Murder*** The festive season is in full swing, and the Old School Diner crew is eager to join in the holiday merriment. However, their joyful anticipation is punctured when a visiting news anchor is brutally murdered on the cusp of Christmas. The killer leaves a distinctive calling card - a candy cane, but this is no ordinary festive ornament. What hidden meaning does this unconventional murder weapon hold? Meanwhile, a touch of enchantment fills the air as Mercy and Junior discover a remote workshop, tucked away from the ...

Flames of Deceit Burn Bright in Archer's Hollow! Where there's smoke, there's a mystery—and this one's about to ignite. A baffling blaze claims a life, and though many see it as a tragic accident, Fiona and Levi sense a more sinister story smoldering beneath. The victim, enshrouded in a past of treachery and grudges, wasn't short of adversaries. But would someone truly fan the flames of vengeance to this deadly extent? Together, the duo dives deep into a sizzling cauldron of suspicions and secrets. Every clue heats up the trail, and every whisper could either be a warning or a confession....

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 ...