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Cece Cash figures there's no harm in using a dash of witchcraft to help her private detective work. She might just change her mind though when one of her spells works a little too well. Cece's not in this alone. Derek North is her handsome partner. He likes to remind her daily that they're both partners now. The detective agency is equal. That means the good with the bad. When a client asks Cece to prove that a suicide was actually murder, Cece must use her witchy skills to keep from being the killer’s next victim. Will her luck run out in Vegas this time?

Halloween LaVeau has settled into her role as leader of the Underworld nicely. For once things are going exactly as planned. The universe has other plans for Hallie though and decides to put a crack in her big black cauldron. When a mysterious vampire appears in Hallie's life, she must figure out if he's a bad guy or if she can trust him. Hallie is shocked to discover the vampire shares a bond with a special someone in her life. Hallie is convinced that the chaos in her life has something to do with a new spell book that shows up at LaVeau Manor. Now Hallie must find out why and where the ...

As if Devil’s Moon, Kentucky isn’t haunted enough now a few spooky visitors have come to town. Librarian by day, Ripley Van Raden is not only in charge of the books, but she has to track down why there’s a sinister spirit hanging around the library. What’s even more terrifying is the spirit seems connected to a recent murder. At night Ripley guides tour-goers around the haunted locations of town. When a mystery man appears she has to find out if he’s the killer. Séances, ghosts, and peculiar strangers all stand in her way. At least she has the help of her hunky detective/...

Ripley Van Raden’s life centers around the spooky. At every turn, Rip finds herself drawn into paranormal trouble. By day, she’s head librarian in Devil’s Moon, Kentucky, and at night, she guides people on her ghostly tour of the haunted streets and buildings of town. Rip is planning a charity Halloween party at the library. Things aren’t going by the book though when a couple of spirits crash the party. Plus, a local shop owner is accused of murder and an antique box might hold the clue to solve the case. Adding another chapter to the story, a mystery man is following Rip, and soon...

Things are changing for Ripley Van Raden. She’s still head librarian and hauntedtour guide extraordinaire, but now she has a new endeavor. As if she isn’tsurrounded by enough spookiness, Rip and her boyfriend Detective Landon purchase ahaunted museum. When Rip receives a vase mailed to the museum, she assumes it’s ahaunted donation. Back at the library, a man is murdered. Soon Rip discovers the victim is somehow connected to the haunted vase. Now that she owns the vase is her life in danger? Does an inherited book hold the clue that she needs to solvethis crime? In the end, Rip is ...

Elly Blair welcomes the chance to escape her ex-fiance and job from hell when Grandma Imelda, ready to retire to sunny Florida, calls for her to take over her little southern cafe.Elly has no idea her grandmother has baked up magic for the unsuspecting townsfolk for thirty years–and now Grandma Imelda insists that Elly use her own hitherto unsuspected magical powers to carry on the family tradition.But Elly’s new at this stuff. Her dishes don’t turn out as full of smidgens of enchantment and dashes of wishes come true as she’d hoped. When handsome customer Rory Covington takes a ...

Only $3.99 for a limited time. Charmed to Death, Book 8 of the bestselling witch cozy mystery series. Halloween LaVeau finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery. As the leader of the Underworld, she has to find the person responsible for the horrific crime spree before it’s too late. With her family and friends in jeopardy she needs all the help she can get solving the mystery. She receives magical assistance in the most unexpected way, but will it do more harm than good?"Rose Pressey's books are fun!" Janet Evanovich

Book 4 of the bestselling Haunted Tour Guide Mystery Series. Ripley Van Raden guides tour-goers through the spooky streets and creepy buildings on her popular ghost tour. She deals with ghosts on a daily basis in her haunted hometown of Devil's Moon. Spirits aren't only there at night. During the day, as head librarian, Ripley chats with the ghost of the town’s former librarian via text and social media. When a team of film makers want to include Ripley's tour in their documentary she agrees. It sounds like a great way to promote her tour. No sooner does the camera stop rolling when one ...

USA Today Bestselling Author Rose Pressey now writing as Rose Betancourt. Cookie Chanel owns the hottest vintage clothing store this side of the Mason Dixon line. Although, selling fabulous vintage fashion isn’t the only exciting thing Cookie has happening in Sugar Creek, Georgia. Cookie has a Halloween-themed wedding to plan. However, when not one, but two ghosts pop up wanting Cookie’s help solving their murders, then that might just put the nuptials on hold. A gothic skull-shaped hatpin perhaps holds the key to solving both murders. With the help of handsome Detective Valentine, ...

Reluctant witch Halloween LaVeau never guessed that inheriting LaVeau Manor would be so difficult. Sure, she was named Worst Witch of the Year, but her botched spell-casting is all behind her now, right? Everything changed after discovering the ancient Book of Mystics. She’s now the leader of the Underworld… whatever that means. Apparently, she’s in charge of keeping order within the paranormal world. If that wasn’t enough, Halloween—or Hallie as she prefers to be called—has two gorgeous men making her life even more confusing. The sexy vampire Nicolas Marcos has been accused of...

Larue Donavan is a small town girl who just happens to be a world-renowned psychic medium. Yes, she talks to ghosts, but not just any ghosts... lately she’s become a celebrity ghost whisperer. Famous ghosts won’t leave her alone. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones interested in Larue. Evil entities have their sights set on her too, and they keep popping up around every corner. This time Larue finds herself in the presence of iconic film star Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn is a sex symbol in the afterlife too. Also there’s a mysterious man in town and Larue wonders what secrets he’s...

Who sent Halloween LaVeau a mysterious cauldron? Until Hallie knows where exactly the cauldron came from she must resist using it. Is the cauldron connected to the werewolves threatening Halloween LaVeau’s status as leader of the Underworld? Things are getting hairy in Enchantment Pointe.Hallie suspects her new neighbor might be involved with the werewolves. When another stranger shows up Hallie becomes worried for her safety. Things aren’t as they seem and if Hallie doesn’t see through the façade soon her life will be shattered. "Rose Pressey's books are fun!" Janet Evanovich

Maggie Thomas likes to think she’s tough and totally into this private eye thing. She got off to a rocky start, but things aren’t so bad now. Until she discovers a couple dead guys. Plus, while at the scene of the crime her hot detective boyfriend Jake Jackson places her in handcuffs. At least she has the help of her assistant Dorothy Raye who likes to kick butt while wearing her orthopedic shoes. Wielding her knitting needles like weapons is only one of Dorothy's talents. Maggie finds herself in big trouble this time. Will she find the killer before she ends up dead in the water?

Yesterday Cece Cash came dangerously close to stuffing Derek North into the trunk of her car and dumping his body in the Vegas desert. Then she snapped out of her daydream and realized he wasn’t worth the prison time.As much as Cece hates to admit it, she needs Derek. Her old pal’s cash rescued her private investigation agency. Her witchcraft hadn’t been enough to save the business. Luckily for her, Derek has the money and she has the skills. Well, at least she thinks she has the skills. She’s still counting on the spell casting to help. Now if she can just pay Derek back, she’ll ...

Enchanted Mermaids? More like mean girls of the sea. The extent of Rylie Cruz’s mermaid knowledge consists of watching the Little Mermaid movie. The three mermaids she encounters are far from Ariel.When Rylie heads to Miami to open up a franchise of her successful Get a Mate Dating Service, she discovers there’s been a recent murder. She’s convinced that a trio of mermaids had something to do with the horrific crime. With the help of her sexy psychiatrist/vampire boyfriend, her best friend, and her frenemy Lily Friedman, they set out to uncover the truth before they’re swept out to ...

From the beginning, Halloween LaVeau asked herself if she truly wanted to be leader of the Underworld. Now she must answer that question. Her life depends on it.

There’s a new ghost in town. Librarian Ripley Van Raden meets a mysterious woman roaming the stacks at Bilson Library. She needs Ripley’s help with finding out who killed her friend. Since Ripley deals with spooky spirits all the time, the woman thinks Ripley is just the person for the job. Ripley isn’t just a librarian, she’s a haunted tour guide leading people around the haunted streets of Devil’s Moon, Kentucky. Plus, Ripley communicates with ghosts via text, phone, email, or any tech gadget available. And her nifty psychic medium talent might just come in handy with finding a ...

Hold on to your broom, Halloween is back! Halloween LaVeau never intended on being the leader of the Underworld. Now the job is all hers. But that doesn’t mean other witches aren’t trying every trick in the book to take that title away from Hallie.The Underworld Board has sent investigator Charlie Scott to look into all the mishaps Hallie has encountered since becoming the leader. Almost immediately upon Charlie’s arrival, strange things start happening at LaVeau Manor. Hallie has a little help handling the odd occurrences. The sexy half-brothers Nicolas Marcos and Liam Rankin are ...

Maggie Thomas, P.I. and her orthopedic shoe wearing sidekick Dorothy Raye return. When Maggie witnesses a horrific accident it doesn’t take long for her to discover it was no accident. The victim’s wife hires Maggie to find the killer. But Detective Jake Jackson thinks he already knows the identity of the killer. Maggie disagrees. Who is right and will their opposing views cause friction in their new relationship?

Things have changed for Halloween LaVeau now that she’s no longer the leader of the Underworld. Her witchcraft skills are seriously lacking and she’s been kicked out of LaVeau Manor. Plus, now that the groom is missing the wedding plans have come to a screeching halt. The new leader has big plans for the Underworld, but none of them involve Hallie. Will the bride and groom make it to the altar to say I do? Has Hallie lost everything she holds dear? Will the Underworld survive without her leadership? She’ll have to use every ounce of power she can find if she wants to be charmed ever ...