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Who Offed Santa? Someone's been naughty and taken out Santa, but the gals at The Lucky Dill Deli aren't standing for it. Josie is the owner and her two long time friends, Verny and Cookie, work alongside her. Their little New England town is ripe with charm, but when Santa is discovered dead at the Winter Wonderland festival, everyone's on high alert.Enter Abel and Gideon, the new detective in town and the more seasoned one, respectively. Gideon worked on the force with Josie's dad, who died in service to his community. While Gideon would prefer the girls let the police handle the action, ...

When Cora is dealt a devastating blow, she wonders if the Trial of the Six Crystals is really worth it. She can't be with the man she truly loves and now a murder looms large in her mind. On top of that, she isn't sure who is friend or foe.

Mercy and Brody are embarking on their journey towards matrimony, and their impending nuptials have earned her a coveted spot on Atlanta's hottest television show, 'This Dress is the Best.' The entire Old School Diner crew is accompanying them on this thrilling adventure. An esteemed designer presents a stunning array of dresses for Mercy's selection, with Dandy Dan, the charming host of 'This Dress is the Best,' offering his assistance throughout the process. The formidable Miss Izzy runs the production behind the scenes, while the high-brow fashion designer, Petorina Verducci, showcases ...

Facing Your Fears Could Lead to Your Death Paisley, Grace's Goth sidekick, has gone missing. That might not be unusual given the girl's exotic behavior. But her beloved Vespa scooter remains in the garage, and The Old Lady is worried, especially since the anniversary of Paisley's brother's death is right around the corner. The brother, Will, was an undercover cop and committed suicide, but Paisley never bought it. Especially the way he committed the act. Was someone out to silence him or was there something more paranormal at work? ***The mystery of Paisley's brother's death is solved in ...

Can Dreams Solve Crimes? When Charli sleeps, she has dreams....but not your run of the mill type dreams. The images that occur in her night sleep appear to be talking directly to her. Not only that, but the dreams are helping her solve crimes. Unfortunately, these illusions aren't straight forward and Charli must use her noodle to figure out what they mean. When a mysterious death occurs in a swampy area of the county, Charli's friend Elle is tasked with the case for an insurance claim. Elle is aware of Charli's dreams, but isn't sure if they should use the information or chuck it. However,...

Illegal Hooch, A Suspicious Death, & Facing the Unknown When an old moonshiner is found dead, ugly rumors and insinuation circulate through the town of Knockemstiff and the Teasen & Pleasen hair salon. Did the competition rub him out? Did he know too many secrets? And why was Nellie's husband seen with the old codger shortly before his death? Not only does Savannah have to deal with the aftermath of another death, but she also has big life questions of her own that include Sarah and James Woodley. ***This is a 54 thousand word Novel***

Amidst the excitement of the town's annual bake-off, Fiona is plunged into a supernatural mystery. An arcane symbol, a chilling murder, and a perplexing orb from Wyatt's abode... Can she navigate the town's occult shadows with the guidance of her mystical familiar, Miles? Does the orb hold the key? Or might it be a decoy from a darker force? As the mystery thickens, Fiona finds herself drawn to Levi, but he remains enigmatic, harboring secrets of his own. Can Fiona unravel the truth that Levi conceals, or will he forever remain an enigma? Dive into a tale where pastries intertwine with dark...

A Reading of a Will, A Decades Old Murder, and Ladies on a Mission Clara and her friends, Ida May and Hazel, are no spring chickens, but that doesn't stop these gals from entering a world of deception, secrets and lies to find a killer. While the hunt has twists and turns, the girls never lose sight of their goal...to outwit the local Police Department and form their own sleuthing group...The We're Not Dead Yet Club. Join the fun as this mismatched group of friends and their men cohorts search for clues and almost end up in the hoosegow and the local cemetery.

The Final Book in the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series The Grumpy Chicken ghost is back to smashing the pickled egg jar. Something has her riled up and now she's joined by another ghost...someone familiar. When the group learns that Dixie's son is in trouble, they immediately jump into action. But why is the chicken ghost giving them odd clues that don't make a lick of sense? Star, the resident psychic, knows things aren't as they seem, but can she put her finger on who's covering up? Ginger is feeling a heavy dose of the can't help its. She's seeing auras and feeling odd, not herself. Is ...

When a woman is killed in Savannah’s own salon, it’s up to our heroine to find the one responsible ***This is a 52,000 word Novella*** The town of Knockemstiff is once again plunged into chaos when a woman receives a killer dye job at The Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon… and this time, it’s permanent. Hairstylist Savannah Jefferies finds her business the center of a murder investigation, with herself as a suspect. Savannah attempts to solve the case, but is distracted when she’s tasked with raising a friend's child, who’s got a sharp mind… and a smart mouth. To make things more ...

A Young Man Gone Insane, Dark Histories, and Aggressive Fish Discovered in a Red Lake A red tinged lake with aggressive fish has Agnes intrigued. The chemical compound that has changed the water, and also the nature of the fish, might be a clue to the secret formula she seeks. When the girls visit a hospital for the insane, one of them will be haunted by their past. And what does a former Agnes assistant named Robert know about her mysteries? Find out in this exciting second installment of The Chronicles of Agnes Astor Smith.

Attempted Murder, Moonshiners, and a very Irritated Ghost Chicken When Ginger's ex-husband shows up at The Grumpy Chicken Pub, the ghostly fowl is none too pleased. But after the ex ends up almost murdered, Ginger is high on the suspect list. Can she and her pub friends figure out the twists and turns? Or will the Chicken take matters into its own claws? Find out in the third book in the Grumpy Chicken Irish Pub Series.

Be very Afraid when the Ghosts are Spooked! When Shelby's sister Harriet isn't acting herself and the ghosts of Mad River Old Town are in hiding, she knows something isn't quite right. Follow that with two inquisitive strangers, Shelby's in the fight for her sister's life. Just in time for Halloween! Join Shelby along with the ghosts of Mad River as they tackle an evil entity set to take over someone's body and soul.

A Haunted Village, Rattling Chains and Ominous Moans Eden Patterson and her ghost team are called to investigate disturbances in a small town filled with craft shops, antiques, and a rich history. Rattling chains, yelling and moaning are causing the town's shopkeepers nightmares as tourists and customers turn tail and run. But are these disturbances evil, angry or sad? Find out as Eden faces a spirit unlike any she has before.

An Ancient Mirror Threatens Death and Madness The mysterious death of a wealthy matriarch... A cameo that pulses when danger is present... An antique shop only open in the dead of night... A funky sidekick... Grace Longstreet just wants to go to the beach, but when the matriarch of a wealthy family dies mysteriously in her home, the ocean breezes will have to wait. When the family of the deceased wants Grace to declare the death suspicious, her intuition flares. Grace is an insurance appraiser/adjuster for fine antiquities and a part time archeologist. She also wears a magical cameo that ...

Wedding Bell Blues, Champagne, and a Minister Accused of Murder When a body turns up at a remote wedding venue, the gals can't wait to show their expertise at sleuthing. However, their attempts at solving the crime have the wedding guests ready to bolt for the nearest shanty. And the Minister isn't safe either. The We're Not Dead Yet Club may be in over their heads in this second book of a brand new series!!

Murdered by the Hatchet Man? In the paranormal world known as Nikatomia, Lavana Pike is the Cross Realm Witch Detective with a 100% success rate. Many of her investigations take her into the normal realm where she subdues lost, ornery and evil spirits that haunt communities. Lavana has very little memory of her past, but a scar on her cheek is a reminder that something dark occurred. Will the hunt for her true past spring up during one of her quests? Her witch detective in training, Winnie, is an eye patched beauty with a way with the men. A wizard stole her eye...maybe a jilted lover? A ...