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In New Orleans’ most elegant neighborhood, a mansion vanishes in a fire that leaves no smoke—only clean white ash. Forensic risk analyst Samira Keller is hired to audit a powerful old-money firm, expecting spreadsheets, shell companies, and financial sleight of hand. Instead, she finds a system that doesn’t cheat the books—it balances them. Perfectly. Relentlessly. And sometimes, fatally. As Sam follows the trail from modern ledgers into pre-war contracts and forgotten trusts, she uncovers an ancient mechanism hiding in plain sight: a force that enforces balance not in dollars, but ...

Eliza Bennett came to London for scholarship, silk, and a little peace. What she got instead was a dead man in a Savile Row tailor’s shop—and a crime scene that smells wrong. When a master cloth merchant collapses among bolts of priceless fabric, the police are eager to stitch up a tidy solution. Unfortunately for them, they didn’t count on Merlin—Eliza’s impeccably opinionated orange-and-white tabby with a razor-sharp mind, a scandalously refined palate, and a nose that detects lies as easily as lavender. As the investigation tightens and suspicion falls on the wrong man, Eliza ...

When the dead won't stay buried and mirrors crack from the inside out, Red Tell's most unusual detective agency is the town's only hope. Former psychologist Kathy Miller knows better than most that monsters are real—she lost her career proving it. Now she leads the Birds of Paradise Detective Agency from the sentient, ever-shifting halls of Avery House, alongside a team the world tried to forget: Ramona, a rebellious witch fleeing her powerful coven; Orpheus, a ghoul who found humanity in grave moss and poetry; and Neena, a sharp-tongued ghost librarian murdered under mysterious ...

When Dr. Eliza Bennett accepts a short-term consultancy at a quiet Midwestern museum, she expects spreadsheets, provenance reports, and long nights alone with data. What she does not expect is a body in the conservation lab. Nor does she expect to become the prime witness in a murder investigation that smells faintly of linseed oil, forged masterpieces, and professional jealousy. As the museum reels from the shocking death of its formidable head conservator, Eliza finds herself pulled into a web of ambition, counterfeit art, and secrets worth killing for. The suspects are polished, powerful...

When textile historian Eliza Bennett is invited to a secluded Louisiana hunting camp to examine a rare collection of Acadian brown cotton weavings, it feels like long-overdue validation for her life’s work. These are not museum curiosities—they are living artifacts of survival, displacement, and resilience, hidden deep in the bayou and guarded by one of Louisiana’s most powerful families. But Eliza doesn’t arrive alone. By her side is Merlin—a sharp-tongued, world-weary orange tabby who talks, judges relentlessly, and has solved more murders than most small-town police departments...

When death has rules… and one man breaks them. Dr. Morgan Vance has spent her life fighting death in a Chicago trauma center. She knows exactly how the body fails, how pain escalates, how terror looks in the final minutes before the end. There are no mysteries left in dying—only biology, chaos, and loss. Until a man in a dark suit begins appearing. He never speaks to the staff. He never touches the patients. And yet, every time he stands near a dying body, the impossible happens. Agony fades. Vitals stabilize. Terror turns to peace. Then the patient dies—calm, serene, and inexplicably...

He doesn't do mice. He does vibes. Meet Merlin, the prescient New Yorker cat who knows that beige candy is a character flaw and that his human, Eliza Bennett, has a "galloping toward trouble" look. When Eliza takes a consulting gig at a "haunted" Southern museum, Merlin is dragged into a high-stakes mystery involving toxic pralines, a vengeful socialite, and a ghost who might actually be helping. Forced to crawl through dusty vents and endure flirtation from a charming horse trainer, Merlin uses his nose for metallic thread and weaponized clove oil to help Eliza find a hidden ledger before ...

When a quiet small-town pharmacist discovers her cat and horse have opinions—and voices—her life is about to get a whole lot more dangerous. Caroline Helmar has always preferred the comforts of routine: carefully labeled glass bottles, steaming cups of tea, and the predictable heartbeat of Greenhill. But everything changes the day her sarcastic orange tabby, E.M., and her dramatic psychic horse, Topper, reveal what they really are: Familiars bound to a long line of magical Guardians… including her. And her first assignment arrives fast. A beloved librarian is attacked. A priceless ...

Long live the bloodsuckers. On Planet X—formerly Earth, formerly functional—the nation has elected an Uber Vampire whose hunger isn’t metaphorical. His rule spreads through screens, signals, and devotion, draining the population dry while demanding adoration, obedience, and fluids. Preferably red. Nancy and John are retired, irritated, and profoundly unimpressed. When neighbors start hissing, bread is declared treason, and the sky turns grape-purple with suppression gas, they do what any sensible elders would do: form a resistance. Armed with duct tape, lemon bars, outlawed books, and...

When a priceless Aztec textile goes missing and a museum director drops dead in a lecture hall, textile historian Eliza Bennett and her imperious, snarky, orange-and-white feline consultant, Merlin, are thrust into a tangle of high fashion, lethal dyes, and horse-soaked secrets. From the glittering lobby of the Gran Hotel to the dusty arenas of Club Hípico and the neon chaos of Xochimilco, this romp fuses scholarly sleuthing with cat-powered chaos. Think forensic yarn-pulling, midnight canal chases, a billionaire with a spider-web of influence, and a killer who wears riding boots. Witty, ...

Who needs a police K9 unit when you've got a cat like Merlin? This isn't your average cozy mystery. It's a high-stakes, high-desert thriller starring an academic textile expert and her talking cat. Dr. Elizabeth Bennett's world turns upside down when her presentation on ancient weaving leads to a New Mexico gallery owner's murder, exposing a massive, deadly operation of art fraud and cultural exploitation. From meticulously crafted fakes to hidden ledgers revealing millions in illegal sales, this duo navigates a world where every beautiful piece could hide a dark secret, and even a genius ...

When Professor Eliza Bennett arrives in Montréal for a prestigious textile expo, she expects icy sidewalks, a flawless keynote, and maybe—just maybe—a flirtation with a handsome dressage instructor. What she does not expect is murder, corporate espionage, and a smuggling ring stitched into the seams of luxury winter coats. Luckily, she never travels without backup. Merlin, her imperious, sharp-tongued, orange-and-white feline companion, may look like a pampered celebrity cat, but behind the green eyes lurks a razor-sharp mind. When a warehouse shelf collapses—conveniently crushing a ...

Charlton Valerius should not exist. A centuries-old vampire, forged in a catastrophic alchemical accident, Julian can survive something no vampire should: sunlight. For decades, he has hidden in plain sight—wealthy, untouchable, and alone—until a single reckless visit to a dermatologist changes everything. Dr. Kitty Vance is brilliant, relentless, and dangerously curious. When she encounters Charlton’s impossible biology, she doesn’t see a monster—she sees a puzzle. One that could rewrite everything medicine knows about aging, disease… and immortality. But Charlton’s secret ...

The Keys are calling. Merlin demands you answer. When Professor Eliza Bennett receives an unexpected invitation to the International Silk & Sustainability Summit in sun-drenched Key West, she thinks she’s in for a quiet conference, a bit of sightseeing, and maybe a few six-toed cats. Instead, she and her snarky, orange-and-white feline partner, Merlin, walk straight into a tropical storm of sabotage, secrets, and a very real ghost story. The moment they arrive, nothing is as it seems. A shredded 1930s wedding veil, a trail of red clay that shouldn’t exist on the island, and a gold cigar...

Ava Montgomery has built a perfect life— a flawless home, a pristine garden, and a reputation rooted in control. Then something takes root in her. What begins as a stubborn weed in her prize-winning garden becomes an invasive presence beneath her skin. Ava’s body changes. Her hunger shifts. Her rage grows greener, older, and far more patient than she is. As the lines between woman and wilderness blur, Ava discovers the terrifying truth: some plants don’t just grow in soil—they colonize. While her teenage daughter races to save what’s left of her mother, Ava is drawn deeper into a ...

When a celebrity chef loses everything, he makes a deal with the underworld. The price? His soul. Lorenzo Finch was once culinary royalty—an award winning hef with a legendary palate and a hit TV show. But after a spectacular fall from grace, he's reduced to filming a desperate web series in the Irish countryside when his van breaks down on a fog-shrouded road. That's when the Dullahan finds him. The headless horseman of Irish legend offers Lorenzo an impossible bargain: compete in seven supernatural cooking trials, and win back everything he's lost. Lose, and spend eternity as a taster ...

In the sultry, shadowed streets of New Orleans, where jazz drifts through iron-laced balconies and secrets fester beneath the Spanish moss, four extraordinary women are drawn together by fate—and a touch of the supernatural. Welcome to The Order of the Midnight Bloom , an urban fantasy series that will sweep you into a world where life, death, and everything in between blur like smoke on a moonlit night. Rose and Gail, society mavens and proprietors of their family’s historic funeral parlor, have built lives steeped in tradition—but nothing could prepare them for what lies beyond the ...

💘 A Valentine from the Authors of The Unforgettables 💘 UNFORGETTABLE AND ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS SECRETS AND SLEUTHS A Multi-Author Cozy Mystery Collection Charming mysteries. Clever clues. One unforgettable Valentine escape for cozy-mystery lovers. Mysteries, secrets, and amateur sleuths—this delightful cozy collection has it all. From charming small towns to elegant high-society settings, these determined detectives (including one unforgettable paranormal cat!) set out to right wrongs, expose blackmail, and uncover murder—all without losing heart or hope. Slip into something comfy ...

In the heart of New Orleans, where Mardi Gras reigns and magic hums beneath the revelry, Eliza Bennett and her snarky, talking tabby, Merlin, stumble into a battle that could unravel the worlds. When the Veil Breakers, a rogue faction of Fae, steal the city’s King Cakes to collapse the barriers between human and Fae realms, Eliza discovers her cat charm holds the key to stopping them. Fueled by human belief and Merlin’s sharp wit, they face glittering chaos, dark rituals, and a cunning Fae leader in a climactic showdown on the Mississippi’s edge. Victory comes at a cost—the balance ...

In the heart of historic Prague, Eliza, a textile scientist with a knack for unraveling mysteries, finds herself embroiled in a sinister plot. With the Dressage World Championships approaching, competitors fall mysteriously ill. Suspicions arise, and Eliza, aided by her quick-witted talking cat, delves into a world of equestrian intrigue. As they uncover a plot to sabotage the competition, Eliza must outwit a determined culprit to protect the sport she loves. Will Eliza and her feline companion leap over obstacles, or will the culprit ride off into the sunset? Dive into a world of mystery ...