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Murder and mayhem abound in these short stories set in the quiet town of Caesars Creek, Georgia. Join Tara, Stormi, and Paige as they attempt to solve murders and mysteries along with serving up delicious ice cream concoctions from The Frozen Scoop Shoppe.

Trixie is in for a world of hurt. Trixie's stepdaughter is accusing her of trying to kill her father. Now, Tara and Stormi must spring into action to defend their friend.

Whispers from the Whiskered Taking over her late Aunt’s Tavern in Port Jennings, Wanda Sperling expected to immerse herself in lobster, trivia nights, and unique drinks. She didn't anticipate inheriting Zeus, a cat with an uncanny knack for channeling the voices of murder victims. When a not-so-beloved patron meets a grim fate, it’s not just the gossip that stirs—Zeus begins speaking to Wanda in the deceased's voice. While the tavern's loyal patrons, including the vivacious waitress Tweetie and the quirky chef Two Dog Donnie, are no strangers to Zeus's mysterious abilities, for Wanda,...

Who Offed Santa? Someone's been naughty and taken out Santa, but the gals at The Lucky Dill Deli aren't standing for it. Josie is the owner and her two long time friends, Verny and Cookie, work alongside her. Their little New England town is ripe with charm, but when Santa is discovered dead at the Winter Wonderland festival, everyone's on high alert.Enter Abel and Gideon, the new detective in town and the more seasoned one, respectively. Gideon worked on the force with Josie's dad, who died in service to his community. While Gideon would prefer the girls let the police handle the action, ...

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 ...

Sweet Home has been inundated with munchkins of all ages. Most are visiting their grandparents during the summer break, much to Essie's chagrin. But when burglaries begin occurring on a steady basis, and one of their own dies during a robbery, the entire town is looking at each other and at the kids.

Mysteries of Parsons: Where Ghosts Stand Tall and Secrets Speak from Beyond Dive into a mesmerizing new series that promises to enchant and enthrall. Journey alongside Kacie Thatcher, a gifted medium whose uncanny abilities aren't just spiritual but also a lucrative enterprise. Yet, when echoes of a familial tragedy beckon her to her roots, she's ensnared in a nexus of sorcery, intrigue, and unexpected comrades. Drawn back to manage her distant sister's unsettled matters, Kacie is thrust amidst a tempest of magical undertakings. Aided by an enigmatic potion-crafting witch, a reclusive fae, ...

Magical Crystals, a Wicked Warlock, and a Lofty Death Discover a spellbinding new adventure. Join Cora, an ordinary girl with an extraordinary secret, as she embarks on a magical journey to claim her birthright, save her family's legacy, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious death. Cora's quiet life is turned upside down when she learns she hails from a long line of powerful witches. To redeem the forgotten Lightheart name, she must complete the legendary Trial of the Six Crystals - despite having no clue what it means to be Magical! Luckily, Cora won't face this enchanting challenge ...

It starts with 13 children, humming an ominous tune, and the disappearance of a little girl within the Seven Caves. Bailey and her friends aren’t sure what’s going on, but they know that they have to act. Venturing into the caves with Aiden, Avery, and her coven, Bailey is determined to solve the mystery, even if she has to seek the help of the old, threatening crones that hide within the shadows. But searching the caves will be dangerous, and costly.

When one of Sweet Home's seniors is conked on the head and left for dead, it's time for Lily and Jules to figure out the who and the why. But with the holiday markets in full swing, a group of gypsies in the middle of the fracas, and a sick Miss Pickles the cat, the girls and Officer Eli have their hands full.

Welcome to Cabot's Keep..A Haven for Witches and a Haughty Kitty Familiar Unfortunately, long live the Queen didn't manifest when the Renaissance fair comes to town. Hi, I'm Cora and along with my Nana, father Ben and most of the town....well, we be witchy. Most of the town that is, except for some mundane folks who think the magical backstory is all folklore. Joke's on them. But to keep ourselves under the radar, we mainly mind our p's and q's. Most of the time. Nana and I run the local bakery....she's the brains behind the baked goods and I'm the brawn. Someone has to haul those hefty ...

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.

***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 ...

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 ...

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.

Lily and her aunts, Essie and Hildie, along with their man friends, Toe and Harvey, find themselves in all sorts of predicaments, including murder right in their own shop, the Coffee Cabana. Follow along as shenanigans turn into crimes and the hot java never stops flowing.

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.

Sweet Home has become inundated with unholy sightings and turned over tombstones in the old cemetery. And if that wasn't enough, Essie and Hildie aren't talking to anyone, even Lily. All the seniors seem out of sorts, but of course that's normal for Toe and Harvey. Find out what happens when Lily; her best friend, Jules; and her gorgeous boyfriend, Eli, take matters into their own hands when the town starts spinning out of control.

The Seven Caves tourist attraction has been a safe haven for Bailey Robinson, that is until murder strikes a failing movie star in one of the Caves. The celebrity grew up in the town near the Seven Caves and was about to reveal the secret writings on their walls. But something murderous lurks within the Caves and Bailey is about to discover that she is one part of that secret. Find out what happens as Bailey and her friends discover that even a small town has a treasure trove of secrets.