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"A Cozy Fantasy Mystery (Hollow Wick Mysteries Book 2)" When an early snowstorm threatens Hollow Wick's beloved Frost Fair, candle maker Wren Baxter discovers that someone is using dark ice magic to drain the life from her community—and she's the only one who can stop them. Wren thought she'd found peace in the charming village of Hollow Wick, crafting protective candles and building friendships that feel like family. But when a supernatural blizzard traps the entire village and her friend Victoria is found mysteriously frozen to death, Wren realizes that ancient magical forces are ...

Peril on the Promenade: A Globetrotter Grannies Mystery (Book 1) When three retired women meet by chance on a luxury Mediterranean cruise, they're looking forward to scenic ports, gourmet dining, and peaceful relaxation. But Dorothy, Mabel, and Ethel quickly discover that retirement can be more dangerous—and exciting—than they ever imagined in this GOLDEN GIRLS SERIES. Dorothy Henderson, a former bed-and-breakfast owner with an uncanny ability to read people, Mabel Fitzgerald, a retired librarian whose research skills are legendary, and Ethel McCormick, an ex-emergency room nurse who ...

Three sassy retirees. One dead developer. Zero patience for nonsense. Welcome to Conch Key, where the sun is hot, the gossip is hotter, and the local beach just coughed up a corpse in Gucci loafers. Daisy Picklesworth wanted nothing more than a quiet morning, a strong cup of tea, and to finish her mystery novel on the porch of The Barnacle. What she got instead was a bloated real estate mogul dead in the surf, a jellyfish charm that doesn’t belong, and the strong suspicion that someone in their sleepy seaside town just committed the most stylish murder Florida’s ever seen. With her ...

Whispers in the Garden is a spellbinding cozy fantasy mystery bursting with secrets, magic, and swoon-worthy romance that fans of witchy mysteries, small-town secrets, and Hallmark-style love stories won’t be able to resist. When Grace Thornhall arrives in Thornwick, all she has is her late grandmother’s cryptic address, a temperamental broomstick, and magic that works only half the time. But the ramshackle cottage on Broomstick Lane hides more than dust and cobwebs—it conceals an enchanted garden whose plants whisper dire warnings of danger…and hints that Grandma Violet’s death ...

🎃 A deadly Halloween cooking competition meets supernatural mystery in this enchanting cozy mystery debut! 🎃 When struggling small town baker Daphne Turner receives a mysterious invitation to compete for $50,000 at the remote Ravenshollow Manor, she thinks her prayers have been answered. But this Halloween mystery quickly turns from dream opportunity to deadly nightmare. ★ PERFECT FOR FANS OF: Louise Penny, Joanne Fluke, and Bailey Cates ★ What readers are saying: "The perfect blend of cozy mystery and paranormal romance!" "Culinary mystery meets ghost story - absolutely magical!"...

Knit One, Kill Two A Cozy Small-Town Mystery with a Twist of Murder A skein of silk. A strangled shopkeeper. A cozy town unraveling at the seams. When Ivy Green stops by her favorite yarn shop for a quiet afternoon of knitting and gossip, she never expects to find the owner dead—strangled with her own luxurious silk thread. But Ivy isn’t just a tea shop owner with a knack for comfort—she’s got a sharp eye and an instinct for secrets. As the police unravel slowly, Ivy dives into a mystery filled with jealous rivals, tangled relationships, and a killer who’s stitching lies with ...

She came home to heal. She didn’t expect to be accused of murder. After years of burnout in New York’s high-stakes culinary scene, Caroline Baker returns to the charming small town of Milburn, hoping to trade kitchen chaos for comfort. But when a prominent local drops dead during one of her catered events, Caroline’s dream quickly curdles into a murder investigation—with her as the prime suspect. With gossip spreading faster than butter on biscuits and her new life falling apart, Caroline must rely on more than just her baking skills. Armed with a spatula, a sharp wit, and the ...

Small towns hide deadly secrets… and Ivy Green is about to uncover them all. Welcome to Willoughby Glen, a picturesque town bursting with charming shops, delicious pastries, and a dangerously high body count. In The Main Street Murders series, Ivy Green—a determined bookstore owner and amateur sleuth—stumbles into murder, scandal, and small-town secrets no one wants revealed. From poisoned tea to vanished teenagers, Ivy uses her sharp mind and fierce heart to expose killers hiding in plain sight. If you crave cozy mysteries filled with small-town charm, cunning killers, and fearless ...

One Inheritance. One Village. Infinite Secrets Waiting to Spark to Life… 🕯️ When corporate life burns out, sometimes destiny lights the way. After leaving her high-pressure tech career behind, Wren Baxter never expects to inherit a quaint candle shop in the enchanting Yorkshire village of Hollow Wick. But The Hollow Wick Candle Company isn’t just a charming business—it’s the beating heart of a village steeped in ancient secrets, magical traditions, and flickering mysteries. As Wren learns the art of crafting candles said to influence fate, protect homes, and heal hearts, she ...

When Chloe Mayweather escapes her mother’s overbearing coven and opens The Enchanted Spoon in the picturesque town of Belmont Falls, she’s determined to keep her magic under wraps. A fresh start. A quiet life. Zero spells. But on opening day, her powers spiral out of control—and her secret literally explodes into the arms of a rugged local carpenter with secrets of his own. Brad Burop didn’t expect to rescue a red-haired beauty from a falling ladder, flying teacups, and a magical meltdown. But once he sees the woman behind the whirlwind, he can’t walk away—even when Chloe’s ...

Welcome to Sweet River, Vermont—where the maple syrup is rich, the chocolate is dark, and murder is always freshly baked. When small-town baker Rosie Hart reopens her late grandmother’s beloved shop, Sweet Nothings Bakery, she’s hoping for a fresh start. But when a world-renowned—and infamously arrogant—chocolatier drops dead face-first into a vat of ganache during the Chocolate Jubilee Festival, Rosie’s quiet comeback quickly turns into a full-blown murder mystery. Now she’s juggling maple scones, nosy neighbors, and one sinfully attractive small-town reporter who never ...

"When a small-town yarn shop owner unravels a developer's sinister plans, she discovers that in Meadowgrove, the most dangerous patterns aren't found in her crochet books." In the heart of Meadowgrove, Julie Sommers thought she had finally stitched together the quiet life she always wanted. Running her cozy yarn shop, Yarn Haven, with her loyal dachshund and sassy cat by her side, she spends her days wrapped in the comforting rhythms of small-town life. But when a high-powered developer rolls into town with big-city plans and a hidden past, Meadowgrove’s peaceful charm starts to unravel. ...

How to Write Romantasy: A Complete Guide is the ultimate handbook for authors eager to craft bestselling romantasy books that captivate readers and leave them begging for more. Inside this powerful guide, you’ll learn how to blend fantasy worldbuilding with heart-pounding romance, develop morally gray characters readers adore, and master tropes like enemies to lovers and fated mates—without falling into cliché traps. This comprehensive resource dives deep into: Creating intense romantic tension that fuels your fantasy plot Designing magic systems that drive the romance Building rich ...

In Frosted With Fear, the first delicious mystery in the Deadly Delights Cozy Culinary Mystery Series, pastry chef Rosie Hart finds herself in the middle of a real-life crime scene when a celebrity baking judge drops dead after sampling her lemon cupcakes. Set in the charming town of Sweet River, this culinary cozy mystery mixes mouthwatering recipes, small-town gossip, and a generous helping of whodunit suspense. With her café under fire and her reputation on the line, Rosie must sift through sabotage, secrets, and scandalous rivalries to clear her name. Perfect for fans of baking ...

Murder brews where secrets steep… Six months after solving the Yarn Shop Murders, Ivy’s quaint tea shop in Willoughby Glen is thriving—until a customer drops dead after sipping Ivy’s signature Earl Grey. Overnight, Ivy becomes the prime suspect in a chilling small-town murder. Determined to clear her name, Ivy dives into a tangled web of secrets, scandals, and deadly lies. The victim, local gossip Vivian Cross, had been researching a decades-old mill fire tied to the town’s most powerful family—and someone will kill to keep the past buried. As Ivy digs deeper, danger closes in, ...

✨ A cozy mystery series like no other—where a magical bakery, a psychic twist, and a small-town scandal rise into a recipe for murder. ✨ In the enchanting town of Whisperwind Cove, one woman’s pastries are perfect... but her past? That’s a recipe still rising. When Poppy Periwinkle reopens her family's beloved bakery, My Soul to Bake, she expects a warm welcome—not sabotage, scandal, and a soufflé that nearly kills the Deputy Mayor. With her amateur sleuth skills, secret kitchen witch heritage, and a sassier-than-sugar best friend, Poppy must mix science with spice, intuition ...

In the rotting underbelly of Strathmoor City—a place where shadows breed corruption and the moon shines brighter than hope—Drake Justice walks a line few can survive. Thirty-seven, battle-scarred, and alpha of the Ridgeback Pack, Drake is no ordinary man. He’s a wolf shifter bound by blood, oath, and rage. Once a street-level enforcer turned underground vigilante, he now patrols the darkest corners of the city where human laws fail and monster rules take over. The kind of monsters that wear suits by day and feed by night. Drake doesn’t believe in mercy. He delivers justice the way ...

When down-on-her-luck baker Jenny Walsh returns to her sleepy hometown of Millfield, she plans to reopen her grandmother’s legendary bakery—just as soon as she perfects the elusive blackberry pie recipe that once made Evelyn Walsh a local star. But buried in flour and forgotten recipe boxes lies more than just cooking tips… there's a decades-old scandal, a secret note from a rival, and a mysterious “midnight picking” tradition that might be the key to more than perfect pie. With the Summer Festival baking contest looming and a handsome photographer named Adam—who just happens to...

🩸 Betrayed. Hunted. Reborn in Blood. Once a fierce warrior of the Red Fang werewolf pack, Scarlett lived and bled by loyalty—until the night everything shattered. Framed for treason and left to die by the very wolves she once called family, she crawls from her grave with nothing but claws, scars... and vengeance. On the run through forbidden shifter territory, Scarlett stumbles into the treacherous lands of the Shadow Paws pack, where ancient magic, ruthless alphas, and deadly secrets rule. Trust is dangerous. Survival is earned. And freedom? Comes at a price no wolf walks away from ...

In the charming coastal town of Seabreeze Shores, nothing stirs up trouble quite like a murder at the local ice cream shop. When Tessa Callahan, owner of the popular Sundae Funday ice cream parlor, finds a dead body in her walk-in freezer, her small-town dreams turn into a frozen nightmare. What was once the go-to spot for homemade ice cream, local desserts, and family-friendly fun becomes the center of a chilling murder mystery after a notorious food critic ends up face-first in a tub of rocky road. As her business melts under media scrutiny and police tape, Tessa dives into the ...