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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 ...

Don't Gaze at the Looking Glass...You Might Go Insane Cecilia and Clarence search for a cursed scrying mirror, but they need help...in the shape of an ally or foe....which hasn't been determined yet. Lila Twill is back and is she out for herself, working with the Cabal, or genuinely interested in helping our dynamic trio? ( including the ghost Edgar of course). Cecilia's dreams continue to haunt her. Are they simply dreams or a distant past in another place in time? And will the looking glass give her the answers she seeks or turn her world upside down? Don't miss the fourth book in the ...

Who Killed the Life Coach? Life coach Gilbert is offering seminars on how to better your life and Coco has the honor of catering the event. She's excited until Gilbert gives her a dressing down on her presentation and food. What a jerk. Then the jerk ends up dead clutching a half eaten Coco specialty...a cupcake. While her friends and handsome police officer Logan don't think she had anything to do with the crime, it doesn't matter. Most of the town does. Coco is determined to clear her good name, but will it come at a cost? ***Find out in the 3rd book of the Mad Batter Bakery Cozy Mystery ...

Revenge's Double Edge A formidable rival emerges on Helga's horizon, as a new mega-store casts its shadow over her quaint establishment, threatening not just her business but the very essence of her craft. Concurrently, Jacob, the town's detective and Helga's old schoolmate, seeks her expertise in a dual murder case. Both victims were women who had eerily evaded justice for the deaths of their husbands. Could it be the spirits of the deceased husbands, returning from the afterlife for retribution? Perhaps someone in town couldn't stomach their unpunished crimes. Or is there a darker ...

Two Murders Exactly One Year Apart, During the Harvest Moon When Thea encounters the ghost of the first victim after a second is murdered a year later, she knows the murders are related. But who would want both women murdered and wait a year to commit the second one? Aunt Tiegan is a suspect when it's discovered the second victim was a thorn in her side. Also a ritual circle found at the crime scenes was also discovered in Tiegan's home. The head chef at Maline Cuisine dated the second victim until he found out she was cheating on him. Has jealousy reared it's ugly head? Annie was bullied ...

What Does a Harvest Festival and Zero Pumpkins have to do with a Dead Guy? It's time for the annual Harvest Festival in Goodsprings, Georgia as tourists and vendors pour into the small town. Everyone is excited until a vendor meets his reward....and not in a good way. He wasn't the most pleasant of fellows, but who or what wanted him dead? Does the Otter King have a clue? Tessa, fire witch, stood up Ethan, the new detective in town. But why? Tessa won't divulge much to Sam, and Ada, Ethan's twin, blames Tessa for her brother's somber mood. Black magic has sickened Mara and her mother steps ...

It's Time to Party...so of course a Dead Body Shows Up Nann's decided to continue her Aunt Nancy's tradition of throwing an old fashioned down home witch party, complete with old ladies dancing naked around a huge fire. Good times. But when a dead body turns up before the celebration, handsome Deputy Keith has questions. Like, why are there a bunch of old girls eyeballing him...and oh yes, there's a skeleton in your yard...and it has a tail! Aunt Nancy had parties in the past and someone ended up dead and buried. Did Nancy have a hand in it? Could some of the witches at the current party ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded In an unexpected twist, a man meets his end through an unusual means of strangulation, sending ripples of unease through Blue Spruce's populace. Although the victim led a life devoid of common vices, his demise unmistakably points to a malevolent design. The perpetrator could be anyone—a wronged coworker, a spurned lover, or perhaps a shadowy figure unnoticed in the town's midst. As Miss Cleo attracts the attention of a new admirer, Robbie's subtle disapproval becomes increasingly evident. Might ...

A Dead Jazz Singer and a Witch Hunter on a Mission Hi, I'm Georgie, and I have my hands full with Xavier, the witch hunter. He wants to close down my art gallery, proclaiming that I'm pushing dark magic on my patrons. Of course he hasn't dealt with Miss Hallie when she's ready to go all medieval on his hiney. And that's putting it nicely. But when a jazz singer is stabbed to death, I must put on my sleuth hat and assist local detective Raphael. Marcel, my monocled familiar, is also on the hunt. Well, after some coercion with a few cat treats. Lady Languish was an up and coming young singer,...

Poison Darts and Mystery Vines Goodspring's business folks are up in arms. A new NEED-IT-NOW store wants to open for business in the town and the shop owner's are afraid it will ruin them. The man attempting to bring the store to town is a sly character and the witches have their hackles up. Business owners as well don't care for the shifty character. But when a town hall meeting, discussing if the new store should be allowed to come to the town, is interrupted by a murder, Sam and friends want to know who would murder one of their own. Are there more mysteries in this small town that are ...

Murder by Cannonball? The annual re-enactment of the famous Civil War battle in Stillwater has the ghost Colonel Augustus Monroe in a tither. He and Moody, the cat, commiserate on the battlefield as preparations begin. And tempers are flaring within the re-enactment camp as to who will play which role. The only solution...murder. Mazie and Fern's mother also pays a visit and brings along her grumpy boyfriend George. Moody wants to poo in his shirt pocket, and that's the nicest anyone feels towards him. ***Learn what happens when the witch sisters and Moody must match wits with a murderer***

The Ladies Moral Society has a Death Problem When four deaths occur at the same time, Celestial is tasked with finding who would want these people dead. Were the deaths caused by supernatural means? Celestial's witch friend Sofia is accused. She had every right to be angry with the deceased party, but was murder on her mind. A local preacher in town calls the murders justified. What the what? He rails against supernatural forces...did he think the Ladies Society had secrets of their own? Or is he hiding his own private mystery? One of the victims' brother stood to inherit a lot of money ...

Step into a world of art, dance, and danger with Georgie. When she generously opens her gallery doors for a dance troupe's fundraiser, little did she know that murder would take center stage. As the curtain falls on a victim clad in a clown suit atop a Mardi Gras float, the mystery unfolds with every bizarre twist and turn. Join Raphael and Georgie as they wade through a sea of intriguing suspects. Is it Myrna, the long-suffering housekeeper, pushed beyond her limits? Could a poker rival, seeking vengeance for a double-cross, be the killer? Or is the culprit someone even closer to home, ...

When an innocent person is murdered, the suspect list isn't clear. Who would want to kill a friendly, but mousy victim? Could that person know more than they should have working in a large corporation where secrets may hide? A quarreling corporate family may have secrets worth killing over. Or was the victim not so innocent, having a secret life that led to her death? Has Wanda found love? She's not the type to give her heart willingly. Will Wren make an appearance and explain the reason for her absence?

When a socialite is murdered and starts giving orders to Wanda via Zeus, things are about to explode. The woman was haughty and scornful in life, and not much different in death. Her husband, an alcoholic might have been ready to cut the old broad loose. The new boutique in town is the place to shop, but the owner doesn't like getting a dressing down from the hoity-toity. And why is the handsome stranger taking a shine to Kelly, the police chief. The authorities might be closer to locating Wren. What kind of story will she have as to leaving her baby behind?

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...

Somebody Wanted the Homecoming Queen Murdered The annual homecoming parade isn't as jovial as it should be when the Homecoming Queen is found murdered on one of the floats. She was rumored to be a siren. Did one of her suitors get tired of being strung along? Or was jealousy part of the equation? With young girls vying for the attention of certain men, mundane or magical, sometimes envy can turn evil. Aunt Tiegan and Granny have their own ways with teaching magic. Will Thea be stuck in between their feuding? And what does Thea learn when she meets a college professor who went to school with...

Whispers of the Bewitched Melody Following an eerie death, murmurs about a cursed music box and its ominous sway take root. Veiled in layers of ancient tales and mysteries, the music box presents a puzzle: Is it guarding a legacy meant for a destined possessor, or is it merely a facade, diverting attention from a terrestrial secret someone wishes to bury? As Kacie feels an otherworldly pull towards Patrick, she wrestles with the haunting question: Can ethereal love ever satiate a mortal heart? Or might solace be found in the comforting presence of Warren, the steadfast sheriff grounded in ...

With foxes and wolves at each other’s throats, the only solution is to listen to the witch! Homecoming fever is gripping Ardensville and it’s all Thea Beal can do to keep up in her shop. Life has been going great, recently. She and Blaine have been dating and thoughts of a future together fill her mind. But then...another murder rocks the festivities. The victim? A local bad boy wolf shifter. He was also a lady killer. Maybe it was his wolfish good looks that women were drawn to. And perhaps the reason husbands abhorred him. He lived with his kind on the edge of town in beaten up ...

A Cat Familiar who wears a monocle...only in New Orleans Does that Look Normal Hey there, my name is Georgette, but you can call me Georgie...everyone does. I own the local art gallery for up and coming artists in the city. I can also summon Mother Nature if need be. See, I'm a witch that controls fire, wind, water and the air. As the saying goes, don't mess with Mother Nature. Although, I'm only mother to a cat familiar, Mr. Marcel. Mr. Marcel is 196 years old and never lets me forget it. He wears a monocle...I don't know why...he thinks it makes him look regal although all the other cats ...