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Nuptial Nightmares and Deadly Desires While Deputy Danielle attempts to steer through the stormy seas of her sister's upcoming wedding, she is beset by their domineering mother's ceaseless meddling. As underlying tensions peak, tragedy strikes: a member of the bridal party is gruesomely silenced. Desperate for clues, Kacie tries to communicate with the departed soul but finds herself thwarted. Her roller-coaster romance with the elusive specter, Patrick, reaches a pivotal juncture, compelling her to ponder if the tangible allure of Sheriff Warren might offer the emotional anchor she yearns ...

The Final Book in the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series The Grumpy Chicken ghost is back to smashing the pickled egg jar. Something has her riled up and now she's joined by another ghost...someone familiar. When the group learns that Dixie's son is in trouble, they immediately jump into action. But why is the chicken ghost giving them odd clues that don't make a lick of sense? Star, the resident psychic, knows things aren't as they seem, but can she put her finger on who's covering up? Ginger is feeling a heavy dose of the can't help its. She's seeing auras and feeling odd, not herself. Is ...

Nosy butt Blake Simmons has the dirt on almost everyone in town. He knows about Nann's witchcraft, Zinnia's time of the month (full moon that is), and Tink's Spock ears. He's also wanting Founder's House, Nann's home place. So when he ends up dead, Nann is at the top of the suspect list. Deputy Keith, Nann's almost main squeeze, doesn't think she's guilty, but most of the town does and shuns her. Can Nann find the culprit before they end her and Pokey never gets another Little Debbies cake? And most importantly, will Nann ever go on that all important third date with Keith? ***Find out in ...

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 ...

Murdered by the Hatchet Man? In the paranormal world known as Nikatomia, Lavana Pike is the Cross Realm Witch Detective with a 100% success rate. Many of her investigations take her into the normal realm where she subdues lost, ornery and evil spirits that haunt communities. Lavana has very little memory of her past, but a scar on her cheek is a reminder that something dark occurred. Will the hunt for her true past spring up during one of her quests? Her witch detective in training, Winnie, is an eye patched beauty with a way with the men. A wizard stole her eye...maybe a jilted lover? A ...

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...

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.

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.

Suspicious Fires and a Dead Body The Old School Diner has a reputation for the clouds of smoke that billow from its kitchen, a spectacle largely attributed to its cook, aptly named Smoke, at the helm of the grill. However, when a dumpster fire breaks out, even Smoke recognizes the scent of burning refuse is dreadfully amiss. The discovery of a corpse within the charred dumpster further stirs up the town's populace, leading to a flurry of speculations about the circumstances of the death. Could the local conspiracy theorists, Pop and Junior, surprisingly hold the key to solving this grim ...

When Stormi's mother arrives in town to help with her daughter's wedding, the entire community shudders. But she hasn't come alone. Find out what happens when wedding planning runs amok and a certain person succumbs to a pointy end.

Enchanted Relics, Shadowy Orders, and a Mischievous Phantom Upon her return to the mystical town of Destiny Point, Cecilia Parish expects to aid her ailing uncle and his revered antique emporium. Little does she know, her world is about to shift into realms of enchantment and peril. While all antiques carry tales of the past, some harbor curses, casting shadows and weaving malevolent fates around those who possess them. Her uncle, far from a mere collector, is a guardian. He seeks out these cursed relics to shield the world from their dark allure and the malefic desires of those yearning ...

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 ...

Amidst the boisterous revelry of The Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub, Ginger O'Mallory, the spirited proprietor, stumbles upon a shocking scene: the town's infamous Black Widow is dead, halting her notorious spree of husband hunting. As whispers of secrets intensify and glasses clink louder, this debut in a fresh series offers more than just a pint of the usual. A pub named for a peculiar poultry? Check. Mysterious ghostly apparitions of said chicken? Indeed. Dive into this uproarious adventure with a cast of vibrant, quip-happy characters and uncover the truth behind the laughter and the legends.

Bailey makes a painful goodbye in the sixth installment of the Witchy Women of Coven Grove series When the fate of the entire world is at stake, it’s up to Bailey, Avery, and Aiden to save it. The trio is called away by an old mentor, on a mission to protect the magical community. Monsters and danger are around every corner as the group heads to Stonehenge on an exciting adventure. Yet the farther away Bailey travels from the Seven Caves, the more her magic falters, until it fails her completely. Is she truly meant to be a witch? Or will her powers be lost to her, forever? Meanwhile, back...

An Itch that Can't be Soothed, a Portal to be Opened and a Strange Death Sam is plagued by an itch that won't go away. However, it only hits her at certain times. Is the itch related to dark forces that tend to appear outside her home? The twin detective's vampire mother has arrived in town. Seems she knows the old vampire living in the Windemere Mansion. Are they plotting something or are they foes? Phineas needs to open a portal to another world. Can he count on the coven to help? Or will someone try to stop him? ***Find out in the 7th book in the Happy Blendings Cozy Witch Mystery Series***

A Dead Body with Horns...What the What? Thea and Blaine were supposed to be on a date to the Harvest Festival. Instead they got a handful of murder! The victim? A smooth talking new restaurateur who just opened up shop in Ardensville. There’s something shady about him (maybe it's the horns). Thea couldn’t tell. All she knew is that she felt flustered when he met her eyes before he died. And it seems everyone the police talk to had a reason to kill him. There’s Eleanor DeWitt, the competing restaurant owner. Sandra, whose relationship with the victim visibly soured her. Not to mention ...

A Witch, a Ghoul and a Racoon Shifter Walk Into a Bar Clarice, aka Click, is a witch who was accidentally or intentionally institutionalized. She can't remember which. Her former roommate in said institution, Sherry, aka Scatter and raccoon shifter, decides to bust her out. And Walter, a ghoul and former employee of the institute decides to join the little adventure. And what do three paranormal figures need...a mundane private investigator named Maribel. The paranormal peeps decide to build their own private eye business investigating supernatural phenomenon, but are dragged into an actual...

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...

The day has finally arrived and excitement is in the air. Stormi's wedding to Greg and it wouldn't be complete without a whodunit in the mix. Find out what happens when the dead turn up missing in the eighth installment of the Caesars Creek Mystery Series, complete with visions of whipped cream and wedding cake.

In a chilling turn of events, the unexpected death of a purported psychic leaves the community baffled and questioning how he failed to foresee his own end. Could it be that his abilities were nothing more than a ruse? Ivy, alongside the astute biddie committee, have a knack for unmasking frauds from afar. But as they delve deeper into the case, they begin to suspect that something far more sinister may be lurking beneath the surface. In a tale that blurs the line between the supernatural and deception, Ivy and the biddie committee find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue where ...