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Lily and her aunts, Essie and Hildie, along with their man friends, Toe and Harvey, find themselves in all sorts of predicaments, including murder right in their own shop, the Coffee Cabana. Follow along as shenanigans turn into crimes and the hot java never stops flowing.

Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

What Does a Harvest Festival and Zero Pumpkins have to do with a Dead Guy? It's time for the annual Harvest Festival in Goodsprings, Georgia as tourists and vendors pour into the small town. Everyone is excited until a vendor meets his reward....and not in a good way. He wasn't the most pleasant of fellows, but who or what wanted him dead? Does the Otter King have a clue? Tessa, fire witch, stood up Ethan, the new detective in town. But why? Tessa won't divulge much to Sam, and Ada, Ethan's twin, blames Tessa for her brother's somber mood. Black magic has sickened Mara and her mother steps ...

A Stake Through the Heart When a tornado devastates the small town of Paint Creek, it reveals more than just debris. A patron of the Old School Diner is discovered, shockingly, with a stake driven through his heart. Could it be a mere accident involving a beam from his shattered barn? Or, as suggested by a pair of conspiracy theorists frequenting the diner, was the unfortunate victim, in fact, a vampire, now hunted down by an undercover vampire slayer within their midst? Join us in this captivating and humorous mystery series, where the diner's proprietor, Mercy, must juggle her ...

When a renowned local tea shop owner dies mysteriously during a special tea tasting event, Lyndy Walsh sets out to investigate alongside the handsome sheriff Cody Remington, with whom she becomes romantically involved. As Lyndy delves into the case, she uncovers threatening letters warning the victim not to pursue a new tea blend, suggesting personal sabotage. Her snooping soon implicates several suspects, including a jealous rival, an estranged relative, and a well known critic. Lyndy's investigation leads her to track down exotic poisonous plants and analyze the financial disputes ...

Nuptial Nightmares and Deadly Desires While Deputy Danielle attempts to steer through the stormy seas of her sister's upcoming wedding, she is beset by their domineering mother's ceaseless meddling. As underlying tensions peak, tragedy strikes: a member of the bridal party is gruesomely silenced. Desperate for clues, Kacie tries to communicate with the departed soul but finds herself thwarted. Her roller-coaster romance with the elusive specter, Patrick, reaches a pivotal juncture, compelling her to ponder if the tangible allure of Sheriff Warren might offer the emotional anchor she yearns ...

Old Bones, a Mangy Mongrel, and a Fortune Teller What do a mangy mutt, a fortune teller/masseuse, and old bones have in common? More than you think in this next installment of the Old School Diner Series. There's odd goings on in the city of Paint Creek as a dead body is unearthed, incriminating evidence lost for over 100 years is discovered, and to top it all off, Mercy might lose her beloved diner. Find out how all the pieces fall into place.

On the eve of the summer solstice, Angelica fears the worst for Heaven Springs. These fears are confirmed when a man is found murdered with a note on his chest. Wrong one. Mandy can bet her third vertebrae that these cases are somehow connected. How and why? She’s not so sure, but with Angel, Charlene, and Grandma Angelica by her side, she knows nothing can go wrong. Hopefully. Meanwhile, Jonathan comes back around and prevents Mandy from making the grave mistake of returning to her ex. At the same time, Colin is becoming more erratic in his attempts to woo Mandy. He says that they were ...

The Rites of Spring Festival in Whispering Pines, Georgia brings out a rascally red Cupid with a quiver of mischievously targeted arrows...as well as a vengeful visitor with murder on his mind. Jessie Delacroix is the proprietor of a haunted inn and highly renowned tea room in the little tourist town. She's always one step ahead of the local authorities as she sets about solving the heinous murder - and she also uncovers some long-kept family secrets along the way.

Stake and Bake Coco is moving her bakery into a new shop and her friends are thrilled. The guy moving her bakery items, not so much. He's a grump and rattles Coco to the core. So when he ends up dead inside her new digs, Coco finds herself smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation. Masie and Scooter work with Coco at the bakery. Scooter has a way with cakes, but is he any good at solving crimes? Masie can make a mean crumpet, but her sleuth solving skills are still questionable. Stella and Vivian are seniors, but you know the old saying, 60 is the new 40, and these gals are spry as ...

Bailey makes a painful goodbye in the sixth installment of the Witchy Women of Coven Grove series When the fate of the entire world is at stake, it’s up to Bailey, Avery, and Aiden to save it. The trio is called away by an old mentor, on a mission to protect the magical community. Monsters and danger are around every corner as the group heads to Stonehenge on an exciting adventure. Yet the farther away Bailey travels from the Seven Caves, the more her magic falters, until it fails her completely. Is she truly meant to be a witch? Or will her powers be lost to her, forever? Meanwhile, back...

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.

An Itch that Can't be Soothed, a Portal to be Opened and a Strange Death Sam is plagued by an itch that won't go away. However, it only hits her at certain times. Is the itch related to dark forces that tend to appear outside her home? The twin detective's vampire mother has arrived in town. Seems she knows the old vampire living in the Windemere Mansion. Are they plotting something or are they foes? Phineas needs to open a portal to another world. Can he count on the coven to help? Or will someone try to stop him? ***Find out in the 7th book in the Happy Blendings Cozy Witch Mystery Series***

The day has finally arrived and excitement is in the air. Stormi's wedding to Greg and it wouldn't be complete without a whodunit in the mix. Find out what happens when the dead turn up missing in the eighth installment of the Caesars Creek Mystery Series, complete with visions of whipped cream and wedding cake.

Ghost hunters, an exorcism, and a ghostly grey tabby Mad River welcomes a pair of ghost hunters and their television show to town only for a murder to occur as the cameras were rolling. Now Shelby's ghost friends are being accused of the dirty deed and the good reverend is calling for an exorcism. Can Shelby find the killer before the pastor exorcises her spirit friends away from the only homes and town they've ever known? Find out in the Mad River Mystery Series.

Welcome to the Charleston Mansion...Where People End Up Dead Cookie has taken it upon herself to sign up Verny and Josie for an overnight tour of the town's historical home and legendary haunted house, where two horrible deaths occurred decades earlier. Josie hates horror movies, Verny isn't excited about snoozing in a sleeping bag, and Lightning has decided he must set the historical record straight on the inaccuracies of the home's legend. No one's excited, except Cookie of course. And now a group with a famous ghost hunter website is joining them. What could go wrong? ***Find out in the ...

Crushed at the Book Emporium When a witch ends up dead at her place of business, the accusations fly. Could a disgruntled employee and fellow witch have had enough of the sour grapes? Or was the vagrant in the back alley tired of having the cops called on him constantly? And what is wrong with the deceased's husband? He seems spacey and out of sorts. Is it the tragedy of the murder, or is it guilt? Sophie is on the rampage and she has Ben in her sights. Can Cora convince her that a past terrible wrong can somehow be righted, or is it too late? Will Sophie fulfill the prophesy the ancient ...

Sweet Home has been inundated with munchkins of all ages. Most are visiting their grandparents during the summer break, much to Essie's chagrin. But when burglaries begin occurring on a steady basis, and one of their own dies during a robbery, the entire town is looking at each other and at the kids.

Stormi's honeymoon has finally arrived, and the gang is all there to celebrate with the newlyweds. However, it isn't long before a new murder mystery occurs, upsetting the normal tranquility of the resort. Find out what happens when Tara, Stormi, and Paige take matters into their own hands and discover they may be in way over their heads.

Three dates, a golf cart with a shark fin on top, and a con man.... Lily and her aunts find themselves with dates to the same function. Little do they know the event will end with some unfortunate soul staring into the great beyond. And as they say, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.