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Olivia Waterson arrives at a secluded Colorado mountain home, determined to finish her next novel before her deadline—and before the storm rolling in cuts her off completely. The snow is a surprise. The silence is welcome. But the sense that something is off? That’s new. Then there’s Griffin, a neighbor with a knowing smile and a habit of turning up uninvited. He says he wants to help. But how does he know so much about her—and why does he put her on edge?

Gabby has always preferred books to reality—especially when reality means an unwanted engagement and a future she didn’t choose. But after a bitter argument with her ailing father, she returns home to find him being taken by strangers into the forest no one dares enter. The dark forest marks the boundary between her world and another—one steeped in secrets and long-buried magic. When Gabby learns her father is being forced to repay an old debt in a hidden kingdom, she makes an impossible choice: offer herself in his place.

Frisking is an interesting way to start a relationship. So is bonding over grief. Mix in an Italian mob, a hijacked ransom note, and two competing bakeries and you’ve got a war, a Bake War. Former thief Bridge O’Niall needs to wipe her ledger clean. A new identity plus a fresh start are the perfect ingredients to create a guilt-free do-over.

Not only has Camryn Stuart bought an old house sight unseen, but it seems the house she bought may be haunted. Having only seen it online, she feels drawn to the beautiful Victorian on Birch Street and to the small town of Sawyerville, New York in the foothills of the Catskill mountains. However, the house is nothing like what she expected, having stood empty for years, and immediately strange things begin to happen.

It’s been ten years since Richard Price experienced torment behind the walls of Blackwood Manor. Now, as an adult, he is inheriting the terrifying plantation home. With nowhere else to go, Richard returns to the manor, determined to discover once and for all why his life shattered around him all those years ago.

She had it all. Until the nightmare began. Remi has everything. Two beautiful children. A husband who adores her. A successful Bed & Breakfast. Things don't seem like they could get any better. Until Remi starts having strange dreams taking her into the dark, twisted mind of one of her home's most notorious spirits. When she begins waking up in strange places with Margaret Blackwood's memories instead of her own, Remi knows it's time to acknowledge that her family's home is still haunted. The dark secrets of Blackwood Manor continue to plague her family, and it's up to Remi to stop it.

Lola Ramsay, an American in a quaint British village, finds her quiet life turned upside down when a local man vanishes, along with a rug. Joining forces with Sassy, her cheeky Frenchie with a nose for clues, she wades through local drama and potential dog-napping incidents, each mystery drawing her further from the truth.

Pampered pooches and delightful dogs are all showing their best at the world-famous Woofs Dog Show until the judge, Una Freeman, is murdered. Was it a rival? After all, Una made a controversial choice for Best in Show. More than one competitor was left stunned and angry. Could this have pushed them to commit such a crime? Or did Una’s past come back to haunt her? Lola Ramsay and French bulldog Sassy must sniff out the clues and find the culprit.

Lola didn’t purchase her new home expecting skeletons in the closet… but that’s what she found. A Hilarious and heartwarming Cozy Mystery series with the sweetest sock-obsessed French Bulldog. Between her work as a PI and caring for her French Bulldog, US Army veteran Lola Ramsay has her hands full. South Brooke is supposed to be a sleepy English village; however, unearthed secrets send her life spiraling in a new direction. Why are people digging up her new property late at night? Oh oh, Sassy smells the remains of a ten-year-old murder case.

Two women. Two decades. One mystery. Being an investigative reporter in a small ghost town isn’t easy. Stacey Branch has struggled to find a good story. It seems she’s finally hit her big break when a car is pulled from the lake, rocking their small community. When Stacey uncovers the connection of the car to a cold case from the ‘90s, she gets sucked into a twisted tale of secrets, trickery, and scandalous cover-up that someone desperately wants to keep hidden. Can Stacey solve this case before time runs out or will she be the next victim?

A relaxing weekend at the spa involves handsome men, a snarky celebrity, and a blood-covered knife. With a murder mystery to solve and no socks to be found, Sassy, the French Bulldog, is on the case. A heartwarming and hilarious cozy mystery series with a talking French Bulldog in a quaint English village. Lola Ramsay is having a well-deserved weekend break with her British friends. There is cake and gossip and long lazy afternoons until Sassy returns with what looks like a murder weapon. Has there been a murder? While her friends wish to ignore the evidence, Lola and Sassy have other ideas.

Bulldogs, Boxers, and body parts were the last thing Lola expected on her morning walk. A heartwarming and hilarious cozy mystery set in a quaint British village with a talking French Bulldog. Lola is settling into the sleepy British village with Sassy, her crime-fighting French Bulldog. When Tony Munch’s boxer dog comes running up with a foot in its mouth they know a murder mystery is unfolding. Now, a friend is in trouble. The Russian crime family will not take kindly to the loss of one of their own. Even the police are blaming it on Tony and the evidence is mounting up against him.

A quaint English garden party comes with good friends, a talking French Bulldog, fabulous cocktails, and a cozy murder mystery. Lola Ramsay dreads the garden party. She loves everything about England but hates fuss. However, it seems that saving the vicar from a murder charge makes her a bit of a celebrity. All is going well until the village trouble causer, Lucinda Clinton-West, drops dead after drinking her cocktail. Was the Mai Tie a mix of murder? All eyes fall on Roy Patterdale. After all, he threatened her life when she made the council cut his precious hedges.

The slightest bang still has US Army vet Lola Ramsay diving for cover. But her move to a quaint English village, a new career as a PI, and her rescue of the cutest talking French Bulldog ever are all soothing her PTSD. So when the town’s most-hated man turns up dead in the water, the recovering ex-pat snaps into action after uncovering evidence it may have been foul play.

When Claire finds herself drawn to Blackwood Manor, an abandoned Civil War plantation she just has to have it. One little problem—Blackwood Manor has a dark, torrid history of hauntings, accidents, and no owner has lived on site for longer than two years in more than a century. Claire doesn't care about any of that.

Lola Ramsay is a veteran trying to come to terms with hearing her dog talking. A new life in a sleepy British village seems like the perfect place to work it out. Sassy, the Frenchie, is winning over everyone with her amber eyes, cute smile, and grumbly groaning noises that only a Frenchie lover would understand. When a body at the local art class sees Lola's friend as the main suspect, then Sassy and Lola must uncover the mystery and find the real killer.

Faith Troyer has always been interested in Jacob Zook, but knows he only sees her as a little sister. While her heart yearns to be with him, she knows she must let go of her foolish dream. When widower Mason shows interest in her, Faith decides to give him a chance. But with the Christmas season upon them, Faith doubts she made the right decision. Jacob has known Faith since they were children and has watched her grow into a beautiful young lady. As Jacob's feelings for Faith start to change, he fears pursuing anything other than friendship for fear of losing her in his life.

Life can be quite difficult for even the best people. Self-uncertainty can frequently assume control over the psyche and make us question our own picked way. In this book, you will be directed on the most proficient method to prepare your brain to accomplish and keep up with satisfaction while managing life based on life's conditions. Trust me when I say, you would rather not pass up this book.

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