Welcome back to USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson’s Holiday hills, where murder in always on the menu. In Holiday Hills, secrets don’t stay buried for long—especially when murder is involved. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in Holiday Hills, it’s that secrets run deeper than magic. As a witch, and cozy mystery author, my best friend, Stella, and I usually spend our days sipping coffee, and working while catching up on gossip at The Enchanted Bookstore and Cafe. But this time, the gossip isn’t about lattes—it’s about murder. When I found Morgana ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Carolyn Ridder Aspenson’s Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mystery Series is a world of wonder and magic, but Cooper, her Burmese familiar cat, steals the show! RECIPES INCLUDED! Welcome to Holiday Hills, where Christmas is magical—and deadly. I’m Abby Odell, cozy mystery writer and newly minted witch, navigating my first Christmas without my mother while discovering my magical talents. Between decking the halls and dodging a murderer, I'm in for a wild holiday. With quirky magical neighbors, a suspicious double murder in my own family, and a sexy but ...

Welcome to Holiday Hills Georgia where the coffee’s hot, and magic is on the menu! Join good witch Abby Odell, her talking Burmese cat familiar, and her quirky cast of friends and foes in the magical town of Holiday Hills, where books, coffee, pastries, and magic are what matters most. Something strange is brewing in Holiday Hills, and it’s not just the potions. Magic is totally out of control. Witches are losing their grip—literally. Bessie accidentally turned a customer into a baby, and several witches have lost their powers altogether. Werewolves have traded their fearsome forms ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON blends humor and magic in Goody Witch Shoes. In Holiday Hills, magic keeps things interesting—but murder takes it to a whole new level. The town buzzes itself into a hissy fit when notorious witch Matilda Star turns up dead. Then a note surfaces, pointing the finger at someone Matilda called “Miss Goody Witch Shoes.” The problem? No one knows who that is. And when a second witch ends up dead, it’s clear we’ve got a serial killer on our hands. With a growing list of suspects, a talking cat familiar with plenty of attitude, and a ...

Step into the enchanting town of Holiday Hills, where the aroma of excellent coffee mingles with an extra touch of magic. That's right, we're talking about magic potions that can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one, among other things. But when the veil of tranquility is shattered by the disappearance of one of these extraordinary elixirs, and the normally grumpy supernatural residents find themselves unusually content, it's up to Abby and Cooper to restore order to the supernatural realm. Assigned with the crucial task of locating the missing potion by none other than Bessie, ...

Welcome back to Holiday Hills, a magical town where good always trumps evil, even if it’s a little late to the game. Bessie’s Enchanted Bookstore and Café is my sanctuary—a cozy corner where I write my witchy mysteries, surrounded by the scent of cinnamon lattes and the quiet rustle of book pages. But fiction became reality when Hansen, a young witch and Bessie’s part-time employee, dropped dead while serving pumpkin spice lattes. Now, I’m in the middle of a real-life murder mystery, and Bessie, the closest thing I have to family, needs my help. With my snarky cat familiar, ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON is back with a new installment featuring witch Abby Odell and her talking cat familiar, Cooper. It was just another day at The Enchanted Cafe—until I found Jasper Thorne dead. Jasper wasn’t just any resident of Holiday Hills, he had a responsibility like no other. He made sure the relationship between magicals and humans didn’t falter. As the keeper of an ancient pact protecting our magical town, his death signaled a far deeper danger. With suspects ranging from a power-hungry witch to a fading shapeshifter, I’m thrust into a ...

Every Christmas season Holiday Hills turns into a magical, witchy wonderland filled with snowmen, sugar cookies by the dozen, and bottomless mugs overflowing with hot cocoa and whipped cream. Everyone in town looks forward to the season, but all celebrating comes to a grinding halt when the big guy’s messengers arrive with the worst of news. It seems someone’s stolen Santa’s list and hidden it in Holiday Hills. Without it, Christmas won’t happen, and a world without Christmas can never be the same. But Abby and her familiar cat Cooper won’t let that happen, not on their watch. Can...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Carolyn Ridder Aspenson delights readers with her quippy dialog and fun characters! WHAT DO PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES AND A CRYSTAL BALL HAVE IN COMMON? Murder. In Holiday Hills, fall festivals mean magic, mystery, and—apparently—murder. I’ve got a lot on my plate as a witch and cozy mystery author, and I was ready to enjoy a peaceful autumn at The Enchanted Bookstore and Cafe. But when Patrick Murphy, the town psychic, predicts his own death, things quickly spiral into chaos. My snarky-mouthed cat familiar, Cooper, had a vision too—Patrick’s days were ...

THERE'S A TINSEL TROUBLEMAKER CREATING HOLIDAY HASSLES IN HOLIDAY HILLS! Christmas in Holiday Hills is always a magical time, with the town decked out in festive lights and enchanted decorations. But this year, our holiday cheer is shattered when a series of mysterious and malicious spells wreak havoc on our beloved traditions. From cursed Christmas trees to bewitched presents, someone is determined to ruin the season for everyone. As the chaos escalates, it's clear that a rogue witch is behind the mischief, and suspicion falls on a newcomer who arrived just before the trouble began. When ...

A queen with relentless ambition… A prince determined to have his way… And a woman with a dangrous secret! Lisbeth has everything—a throne beside a powerful husband, the admiration of a kingdom, and a future secured. But beneath the surface of her perfect world is a secret so dangerous that if exposed, it will shatter everything. She made a deal. A dangerous, reckless deal with the one person she should have never trusted—her twin sister, Elisabeth. But some lies run deeper than others. Some secrets refuse to stay buried. And when blood is spilled in the halls of the castle, Lisbeth...

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson welcome's you to Holiday Hills, a magical town where the tea is sweet, and magic is always on the menu. Holiday Hills was set for a sweet celebration—until murder stole the spotlight. The Enchanted Treats culinary competition has the whole town buzzing with excitement, but the party before the semi-finals takes a dark turn when Victor Havensworth, a fiery Atlanta chef and judge, is found dead. Now, with Bessie stepping in as a judge, my concern over another murder in town skyrockets. As I dig into the case, cryptic threats and sabotage ...

USA TODAY bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson returns with a witchy mystery that’s sure to cast a spell! In Holiday Hills, murder and magic go hand in hand. When Ronnie Daniels, the new health inspector, arrived in town, everyone breathed a sigh of relief—until her popularity took a nosedive. Business owners petitioned to have her removed after her glowing reports turned out to be fake. But before any action could be taken, Ronnie was found dead, and suspicion immediately fell on good witch Charity Rutherford, the local bakery owner. Though Charity was cleared of the crime, it ...

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Carolyn Ridder Aspenson is back with another installment of Abby and Cooper's shenanigans! "COOPER IS FANTASTCI!" –– Reader "Holiday Hills is an enchanting place full of quirky characters you'd want to have as friends." –– Reader When my biggest fan showed up in Holiday Hills, I was flattered— and a little annoyed, but she was harmless…until her obsession took a darker turn. She claimed to know my secret: that I’m not just a writer of witchy cozy mysteries, but a real-life witch. I wasn’t the only one she targeted, either. Soon, her wild ...

HOLIDAY HILLS CAN'T CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT BESSIE'S CHARMED CAROLING MUSIC! Join Abby and friends as they make it their number one priority to find the music sheets and bring the holidays back to Holiday Hills. In the picturesque town of Holiday Hills, every snowflake that falls has a touch of magic and every resident has a quirky secret or two. This year, the most awaited event is Bessie's annual Christmas carol night where magicals from near and far come together to sing enchanting carols crafted by a rare and ancient family spell that can only be conjured once a year. But as the ...