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In the charming town of Meadowgrove, secrets don't stay buried for long... Julie Sommers thought running Yarn Haven would be a cozy dream—until a rival shop opens, a collector with too many questions walks in, and a high-profile developer vanishes without a trace. When her vintage crochet piece is stolen in a daring break-in, Julie finds herself tangled in a mystery that threatens to unravel the entire town. Between nosy neighbors, suspicious newcomers, and a certain handsome doctor making her heart race, Julie must stitch together the truth before Meadowgrove’s carefully woven history ...

Some ghosts refuse to stay buried. Some blood refuses to be forgotten. Vala Rho thought escaping her captor would be the end of her nightmare. She was wrong—it was only the beginning. With the Syndicate's target on her back burning brighter each day, Vala has one mission: find her long-lost brother Elian and complete the family she's only beginning to discover. At her side stands Rogan, the last Azhari warlord, whose fierce protection masks a hunger neither of them dare name. Their search takes them beyond charted space, where old debts are paid in blood and the past refuses to die ...

SOME LOVES ARE WORTH COMING HOME TO. When Emma Bennett trades her Boston magazine career for one last Christmas saving her family's bookstore, she doesn't expect to find her first love's hope chest still waiting after eight years. As sparks reignite with artisan Nick Carson during Pine Valley's magical holiday festival, Emma faces an impossible choice: the editor-in-chief position she's always dreamed of, or the small-town love story she never finished writing. Some happy endings are worth rewriting your whole future for. Eight years. One failing bookstore. And a hope chest that never made ...

A wounded hero. A woman searching for a place to belong. A Christmas night that nearly destroys everything—except their hearts. Frances Marren arrives in Snowcap Valley desperate for quiet, healing, and a holiday season free from the mistakes of her past. But the moment she steps into the rustic charm of Snowcap Lodge, she finds something she never expected—Gabe, the brooding, fiercely loyal innkeeper with winter in his eyes and the weight of an entire legacy on his shoulders. Gabe Mason has spent years trying to keep his family’s century-old mountain lodge alive. But when an ...

When event planner Holly Mulberry returns to her snowy Colorado hometown for the holidays, she expects family, peppermint mochas, and a break from big-city chaos—not a reunion with Jack Winters, the man who shattered her heart a decade ago. As the town rallies to save its historic community center, Holly and Jack are forced to work side by side, uncovering old wounds, lingering sparks, and the truth behind the heartbreak that tore them apart. Amid twinkling lights, small-town gossip, and second chances, Holly must decide if love lost can ever truly be found again—or if some promises are...

Deep in the frozen peaks of the Winterspine Mountains, an ancient power stirs. The Winter King , The FATMAN or affectionately - known to mortals as Santa Claus - bleeds divinity into the snow as his brother Krampus seeks revenge for centuries of necessary evil. For behind every Christmas gift lies a darker purpose: the harvesting of children's wonder to bind winter's consciousness itself. Jinx Tinsel, a clockwork elf with mechanical augmentations that sync with winter's deepest machinery, uncovers a terrible truth. The holiday traditions that spread joy across the world mask a systematic ...

A culinary mystery with a razor-sharp psychological edge. When perfectionist celebrity chef Colleen Demerest discovers that someone is recreating her recipes to kill, her world of fame, food, and flawless presentation begins to crumble. Each victim is connected to her past — and each death mirrors a dish from her bestselling Meals & Murders cookbook. As the investigation tightens around her, Colleen must face a chilling truth: the killer knows her kitchen... and her mind. In the glittering world of televised gastronomy and five-star illusion, A Dash of Murder blends the intoxicating ...

In the rotting underbelly of Strathmoor City—a place where shadows breed corruption and the moon shines brighter than hope—Drake Justice walks a line few can survive. Thirty-seven, battle-scarred, and alpha of the Ridgeback Pack, Drake is no ordinary man. He’s a wolf shifter bound by blood, oath, and rage. Once a street-level enforcer turned underground vigilante, he now patrols the darkest corners of the city where human laws fail and monster rules take over. The kind of monsters that wear suits by day and feed by night. Drake doesn’t believe in mercy. He delivers justice the way ...

Welcome to Holiday Horrors, a multi-author collection of standalone thriller and horror short stories. In this series, you'll question whether Christmas is about Santa's Sleigh... or Santa's Slay. What holiday nightmares keep you up at night? When Christmas Hope Dies, Something Evil Awakens Holiday Horror Story Danny Morrison returns home for what may be his mother's last Christmas, carrying the weight of divorce papers and a heart hardened by loss. His father has abandoned the family, his marriage has crumbled, and his faith in miracles died long ago. But when cynicism replaces wonder, ...

Small towns hide deadly secrets… and Ivy Green is about to uncover them all. Welcome to Willoughby Glen, a picturesque town bursting with charming shops, delicious pastries, and a dangerously high body count. In The Main Street Murders series, Ivy Green—a determined bookstore owner and amateur sleuth—stumbles into murder, scandal, and small-town secrets no one wants revealed. From poisoned tea to vanished teenagers, Ivy uses her sharp mind and fierce heart to expose killers hiding in plain sight. If you crave cozy mysteries filled with small-town charm, cunning killers, and fearless ...

Murder brews where secrets steep… Six months after solving the Yarn Shop Murders, Ivy’s quaint tea shop in Willoughby Glen is thriving—until a customer drops dead after sipping Ivy’s signature Earl Grey. Overnight, Ivy becomes the prime suspect in a chilling small-town murder. Determined to clear her name, Ivy dives into a tangled web of secrets, scandals, and deadly lies. The victim, local gossip Vivian Cross, had been researching a decades-old mill fire tied to the town’s most powerful family—and someone will kill to keep the past buried. As Ivy digs deeper, danger closes in, ...

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Debbie Macomber, and Hallmark’s small-town chaos! When Sheila and Sam Duvall move into Maplewood Heights, they’re ready for quiet suburban bliss—until they meet Richard Pemberton III, the HOA president with a clipboard, a superiority complex, and a forty-seven-page rulebook. Before they can unpack, the neighborhood explodes with balloon deliveries, mystery notes, and more unsolicited “friendly reminders” than anyone asked for. Suddenly, Sheila and Sam are knee-deep in HOA politics, nosy neighbors, and a balloon bandit ...

When a storm unearths a decades-old secret, a tea shop owner with psychic gifts must solve a cold case that could destroy her small town. Hannah Dawson brews more than healing teas in her cozy shop—she reads fortunes, interprets dreams, and helps neighbors navigate life's mysteries. But when a violent storm topples an ancient oak in Bramble Hollow's abandoned orchard, it reveals human remains that shatter the town's peaceful facade. The bones belong to Lila Pike, the mayor's daughter who vanished twenty-seven years ago after a summer festival. Everyone believed she'd run away to chase ...

In Frosted With Fear, the first delicious mystery in the Deadly Delights Cozy Culinary Mystery Series, pastry chef Rosie Hart finds herself in the middle of a real-life crime scene when a celebrity baking judge drops dead after sampling her lemon cupcakes. Set in the charming town of Sweet River, this culinary cozy mystery mixes mouthwatering recipes, small-town gossip, and a generous helping of whodunit suspense. With her café under fire and her reputation on the line, Rosie must sift through sabotage, secrets, and scandalous rivalries to clear her name. Perfect for fans of baking ...

In the enchanting town of Frostyville, nestled deep within the North Pole, the days leading up to Christmas are a magical frenzy of festive preparations. But this year, the holiday spirit is about to get a mischievous twist! Meet Jingles, the elf known for his knack for trouble, and Holly, the lovable but clumsy baker at the North Pole Bakery. When Jingles accidentally topples a giant tub of glitter, it sets off a chain of events that leads him and Holly to collide in a shower of shimmering sparkles. It's a meet-cute like no other, as love blooms amidst the chaos. As they navigate ...

In the charming mountain town of Silver Peak, Colorado, Jaeleigh Mitchell is fighting to save her family's historic Hollybrook Inn from financial ruin. With Christmas approaching and the beloved town festival to organize, the last thing she needs is corporate raider Caleb Anderson arriving with plans to turn her inn into another soulless luxury resort. Caleb never expected a small-town innkeeper to make him question everything he believes about progress. But as he helps prepare for the Christmas festival, he finds himself drawn into Silver Peak's authentic charm - and to the stubborn woman ...

Supernatural Cozy Mystery Lovers, This One’s to Die For A ghost with unfinished business. A garden blooming out of season. A funeral home full of secrets. Rose Evergreen never expected her life as a mortician to include nightly chats with the dead—but in the eerie town of Ravenwood, the veil between worlds is paper thin. When a whisper from beyond pleads for justice and points to a rose garden with a buried truth, Rose must dig deep—literally and figuratively—to uncover a decades-old secret someone will kill to protect. Armed with a sarcastic pug, a theatrically gothic brother, and ...

Has Success Finally Found the Recipe for Murder? When life hands you lemons, most people make lemonade. Jenny Walsh makes pie—and she's turned it into the most successful mobile bakery Millfield has seen in decades. But not everyone is sweet on her success. When food critic Harold Bennett drops dead face-first in Jenny's award-winning blackberry pie at the Summer Festival, all eyes turn to the new baker in town. With a suspicious herb found in the deadly dessert and a history of public tension with the victim, Jenny finds herself at the top of the ingredient list of murder suspects. Now ...

Something’s baking at Ginger Snaps Bakery… and it’s not just cookies. When beloved small-town baker Ginger Lawrence discovers a dead body in her kitchen, her cozy world in Haversham Falls crumbles faster than a day-old scone. Caught in a murder investigation, Ginger must fight to clear her name, protect her family bakery, and uncover the truth hiding beneath layers of small-town secrets. Armed with a quick wit, a piping bag, and an unlikely alliance with the town’s newest grumpy-but-hot detective, Ginger dives headfirst into a case where every neighbor could be a suspect—and the ...

THE BOOGEYMAN By International Bestselling Author Patti Petrone Miller The monster in your closet is real… and he’s been waiting for you. When twelve-year-old Murray Thompson starts having nightmares again, he’s sure the Boogeyman from his childhood is back. Red eyes glow in the dark. Claws scrape under his bed. Shadows whisper his name. His psychiatrist says it’s all in his head—but Murray knows better. The line between dream and reality begins to blur as the Boogeyman returns with a vengeance, haunting Murray’s every step. Is it madness… or is the monster real? Perfect for ...