Mermaids and Mayhem

A romantic and witchy paranormal cozy mystery short read

Amateur sleuth Maya Rae thought the hardest part of inheriting her café was figuring out the espresso machine. Now, she’s got a magical identity theft case and a smoking hot werewolf to figure out.

As the newest amateur sleuth witch in Moonglow Crossing, Maya Rae has settled into a life of supernatural chaos. The Black Cauldron Café is thriving, and her grumpy cat familiar, Bart, is grudgingly mentoring her in the art of witchcraft, even if he delivers lessons with a snarl. But the cozy atmosphere shatters when a distraught mermaid client reports a shocking crime: someone is systematically stealing the siren songs—the ancient source of the local mermaids' magic—and framing a young, mermaid for the deed.

Maya knows this magical identity theft points to someone desperate for power—perhaps the eccentric Fae Musician Arthur Finch, , whose fixation on collecting unique sounds has always bordered on obsession. As she begins to investigate the case, more facts emerge. Balancing her investigation with the demands of a high-stakes milestone is tough, especially with her first official date with Sheriff Ben Carter, her werewolf fated mate and ex, coming up. Not to mention her demanding café schedule, and her burgeoning magical destiny, which could become a wedge between her and Ben.

As Maya's magic improves, so does the risk of solving this supernatural case. She must partner with Ben to dive into the aquatic paranormal underworld, and figure out who is framing Lyra, the mermaid, before the thief can weaponize the stolen songs.

Grab a cup of chaos for a fun blend of:

• Amateur Sleuth Witch
• Werewolf x Witch Fated Mates
• Clean second chance romance
• Cozy Urban Fantasy
• Mermaid Paranormal Mystery