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American bookshop owner Ginny Hampton thought inheriting a valuable collection of rare books was a dream come true. But when the previous owner's family decides an outsider has no right to their literary treasures, Ginny discovers that some gifts come with deadly strings attached. In the picturesque Devon village of Tidehaven Cove, old money and older grudges run deeper than Ginny ever imagined. As pressure mounts from hostile relatives who'll stop at nothing to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs, Ginny finds herself caught in a web of family secrets that someone is willing to ...

When Ginny Hampton inherits a charming bookshop in the Devon village of Millfield, she expects her biggest challenge will be learning to make a proper cup of tea. What she doesn't expect is finding a body among the rare manuscripts.When a despised local historian turns up dead, suddenly Ginny is the prime suspect. With her inheritance on the line and locals eyeing her with suspicion, she's determined to clear her name and save the bookshop her great-aunt entrusted to her. Armed with her mystery novel knowledge, two mischievous Welsh Corgis named Austen and Hardy, and the reluctant help of ...

Two brand new protectors. Murder on the mainland. A threat to the world of magic. When a death rocks the quiet magical community of Raven's Rest, Cossi finds herself supervising an investigation with her two newest protectors—who can't agree on anything. Kendra wants to understand the killer's motivations. Henry wants to see justice served. And Cossi just wants them both to stop arguing long enough to actually solve the case. The problem? This murder isn't straightforward. The victim was loved and passionate. The killer had reasons that protectors understood. And the more Cossi digs, the ...

When a feared food critic comes to Nueva Vida, every chef in town holds their breath. This reviewer has destroyed careers with a single scathing article, and now they're here to pass judgment on the local dining scene. But someone has already delivered their own verdict—served with a final course of poison. The critic is found dead after what should have been a career-making tasting menu, killed by a bitter compound so expertly disguised that only a culinary master could have pulled it off. With every local chef now a suspect—including Eliza's friend Alistair—she's forced to ...

Secrets, lies, and magic. Discovering the enchanted truth about her family, will her fresh start in a quirky town put her face to face with a killer? Vancouver, British Columbia. Cossi Fortuna could just scream. Heartbroken after her father’s death, she can’t believe it when her inheritance consists of a letter claiming she’s a witch and an eviction notice from the landlord. And despite the note’s warning to stay clear, she throws caution to the wind and moves to the hidden island community where her folks inadvertently unleashed a nasty spell. In search of an ideal spot to open a ...

Some authors die for their art. Others just die. The Tidehaven Cove Literary Fair was supposed to celebrate books and authors, but when aspiring writer Gary Stephens is found dead with a letter opener, the only mystery anyone wants to solve is who finally silenced the most obnoxious author in Devon. Bookshop owner Ginny Hampton finds herself investigating her second murder in less than a year. Gary had spent the day antagonizing everyone from literary agents to bestselling novelists, leaving Ginny with a festival full of suspects. When her old friend Beauregard Morrison arrives from ...

She’s excited to educate the next generation. But when one ends up dead, can she protect the others from the killer hidden among them? Cossi Fortuna doesn’t want to fail. Struggling to project authority and confidence, the newly promoted instructor eagerly welcomes her first four students to the school’s magical law enforcement training program. But she’s horrified after finding an aspiring witch face-down at a table… and poisoned. Quickly assembling an investigation team with her colleagues, Cossi is determined to keep the other three trainees safe while following up on leads to ...

A literary walking tour. A room full of secrets. And a killer who knows exactly where to strike. When Ginny Hampton launches her first Devon literary walking tour, she expects lively discussions, scenic coastlines, and plenty of cream teas—not a guest found dead before breakfast. The victim was no ordinary tourist. Tobias Fletcher arrived in Tidehaven Cove asking unsettling questions about everyone’s credentials, digging into academic pasts and publishing histories with unnerving precision. Now he’s been poisoned, and Ginny’s carefully selected group of literary experts has become a...

When murder comes to a yoga retreat, Eliza Burton serves up justice with a side of danger. Eliza Burton thought running EB Eats diner in Nueva Vida, New Mexico would be peaceful—until her nemesis Alistair McKay bursts through her door in full panic mode. His cousin Colin has been arrested for murder, and despite the evidence pointing his way, Eliza knows Colin McKay would never hurt anyone. The victim? Linda Ramos, Nueva Vida's beloved retired teacher and the last person anyone would want dead. She was found poisoned at the local yoga retreat, and Colin's catering puts him squarely in the...

A budding witch. Another death. Can she magically solve the crime before more bodies mount up? Cossi Fortuna is desperate to belong. Still finding her place on the island her parents were forced to leave in exile years ago, the new retreat owner feels hopeful while taking reservations for an upcoming festival. But someone derails her plans for the town-wide event when a stranger turns up dead. Invited to help with the investigation, Cossi worries when the rugged local cop reveals he’s being controlled by an unknown enemy and asks for her help to break the spell. But as they try to track ...

Her newly adopted home was crime free until now. With a second body dropping in just a month, can this novice witch restore the peace? Cossi Fortuna tries to stay positive. Hoping to get approved for opening a business, the twenty-something keeps her fingers crossed while laying down roots and accepting a date from the rugged sheriff. And eager to help him with a missing person’s case, she isn’t about to take no for an answer when the crime escalates to murder. Warned to stop meddling, she immediately calls on friends and her new, not-so-cuddly familiar to sniff out clues. But when she ...

Just when she thinks she’s got this witch thing all figured out, she comes face to face with a conspiracy of councilors and a paranormal killer… Cossi Fortuna longs to avoid her past. Assigned a massive responsibility while still finding her way, the twenty-something cautiously returns to Vancouver to help cover up enchanted graffiti seen by humans. And as the newly appointed guardian of the supernatural works to manage the magical mishap, a dead body drops. Dodging tricky questions from people who used to know her, Cossi struggles to fly under the radar while tracking a murderer. But ...

At EB Eats, the food is fresh, the coffee’s strong… and the secrets are deadly. When Eliza Burton agrees to serve up comfort food at the Nueva Vida Charity Food Fair, she’s expecting a good cause, great company, and maybe even a date or two. What she doesn’t expect is a customer collapsing in front of her booth—and the discovery that peanut oil was deliberately added to her meal. With her diner shut down and suspicion swirling, Eliza has no choice but to trade her apron for her amateur sleuth badge. But untangling the clues isn’t easy when one of her closest friends is in deep ...

Eliza Burton moved to Nueva Vida for a fresh start, and her cozy diner, EB Eats, is finally finding its footing—until customer Peter Trent drops dead after criticizing her poutine. The good news? He wasn’t poisoned. The bad news? He was murdered, and Eliza is the prime suspect. With a past accusation still shadowing her reputation, Eliza refuses to let history repeat itself. Determined to clear her name, she trades in her apron for an investigator’s hat, uncovering a web of secrets that stretch far beyond her diner’s doors. But in a town as small as Nueva Vida, poking around could ...

Magical mayhem and murder. With a cooling corpse and signs of blackmail, can this practitioner of the arts catch a killer? Cossi Fortuna’s plans are finally bearing fruit. Relieved when her business approval comes through, the young witch can’t wait to throw open the doors to her meditation center. But the budding entrepreneur’s elation evaporates when her familiar brings dire news—a shifter has been found dead. Discovering one of her new friends is tied to the victim, the loyal woman rounds up the gang and starts investigating. And when she uncovers an unscrupulous scheme along ...

Some spells protect. Others control. But the most dangerous ones? They hide in plain sight. Henbane Island’s annual festival is in full swing, and Cossi Fortuna is ready to enjoy the festivities—until a whispered warning shatters the illusion of safety. The talismans meant to shield the townspeople seem to be doing the opposite, and when a long-lost diary resurfaces, it reveals an unsettling truth: someone has been weaving a spell of control for years, and their grip is only tightening. As Cossi digs deeper, she uncovers a dangerous connection between the hexed talismans, a hidden chain...

This festive town looks like it belongs in a snow globe, but its twinkly lights, spiky holly, and rogue enchantment conceal a Christmas nightmare. Dresden, Germany. Cossi Fortuna is a fish out of water–again. Traveling all the way to Europe on her first solo mission as a protector of the magical world, the resourceful young witch is too exhausted to get into the holiday spirit. And after tracking down the caster of the malfunctioning hocus-pocus ricocheting around, she discovers he’s been the victim of a sinister plot. Determined to prove herself and get home to sip some cider, this ...