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Ivy is the town's botanist, and she can cure what ails you with a touch of magic. Her family lives near the lighthouse that her uncle operates. Her cousin Blanche helps her at the botany store, and a flaming drag queen ghost interrupts her on a daily basis. Moira, the ghost, was Marvin in real life. After death she barged out of the closet with a martini in one hand and a long, sleek cigarette holder in the other. When Ivy's regular customer ends up missing, she becomes entangled with a private investigator who is also searching for her.

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where Your Eggs are Cooked Over Easy and Your Murder is Hard Boiled Introducing the most captivating mystery in Cascade, Colorado. Join Melody Bristol, the lovable and feisty owner of the town's favorite family diner, as she takes you on a whirlwind adventure filled with savory secrets, delicious drama, and the perfect blend of sassy wit. Sink your teeth into the scrumptious world of hand-cured maple bacon and the best coffee in town, where every day brings a cast of eccentric characters through the door. But watch out - when one of them meets a grisly end and ...

A Haunted Opera House, Unrequited Love, and Mysterious Secrets Eden, Luke and the Paranormal Services gang investigate the strange occurrences in an old opera house. Sinister activities, like falling stage lights and moving furniture, are becoming dangerous for the actors and crew. And the new owner of the opera house may have a secret or two that pertains to the haunting. Find out what happens as Eden brings the dead and living together.

A Secret Formula, the Ruins of Pompeii, and a Mysterious Woman When Abigail meets Agnes Astor Smith, she has no idea the mysterious and dangerous path she's chosen. Secrets swirl around the ageless and eccentric Ms. Smith and her search for clues. In time, Abigail realizes that not only is her life changing forever, but her association with Ms. Smith, and the nefarious crew after her, has put her in mortal danger.

A Loco Bride To Be, Meddling Aunties, and Eli's Old Girlfriend The wedding is only a few short weeks away and Lily is about to explode. Her Aunts want to help, but their meddlesome nature is causing the bride heart palpitations. Not only that, but Lily's venue is changed out from under her and Eli's old girlfriend is in town to cause a stir. And when items go missing, is the culprit friend or foe? Find out in this latest installment of the Sweet Home Mystery Series.

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled In search of respite from her bustling diner, Melody embarks on a week-long retreat with her daughter Tricia, anticipating a laid-back escape filled with engaging stories and Tanqueray gin. However, their idyllic getaway is abruptly interrupted by murder, shattering the tranquility of their retreat. The victim, Lara Lynch, was none other than the personal bodyguard to the audacious lawyer Sly Carrera. With her life brutally taken by a deliberate hit-and-run, Melody finds herself drawn into the case. ...

Impersonator Elvis has Left the Building, in a Body Bag At the local Senior Center, an Elvis impersonator proves to be quite the entertainer, captivating the elderly ladies with his swaggering performances. However, could his provocative hip swings have irked some of the elderly gentlemen, driving them to ensure he crooned his final melody? Alternatively, could a simmering tide of jealousy among the ladies have led to tragic consequences? Stella and Vivian find themselves in the heart of the chaos as the self-proclaimed regents of the Senior Center. Will Coco be able to maintain order ...

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Melody Bristol is becoming quite adept at murder mysteries - unraveling them, to be precise. Despite the austere Police Chief's constant pressure, the professional and personal bond between Melody and the cowboy policeman Gabe continues to flourish. Having cracked five murder cases and confessed their mutual affection, they are blissfully contemplating a shared future. However, their tranquility is disrupted when Sly Carrera becomes the latest victim of a murder most peculiar. Intriguingly, Sly was ...

When an innocent person is murdered, the suspect list isn't clear. Who would want to kill a friendly, but mousy victim? Could that person know more than they should have working in a large corporation where secrets may hide? A quarreling corporate family may have secrets worth killing over. Or was the victim not so innocent, having a secret life that led to her death? Has Wanda found love? She's not the type to give her heart willingly. Will Wren make an appearance and explain the reason for her absence?

The Best Man is a Dead Man Coco is trying to get her Mad Batter Bakery off the ground by catering the engagement party of one of the wealthy families in town. But when the best man ends up dead on the bottom of one of her catering carts, Coco wonders if she'll ever be free of the taint of discovering the dearly departed. Stella and Vivian are ready to help, but these old girls might be more trouble than Coco bargained for. And when Coco attempts sleuthing on her own, will she be next on the victim list? Not if handsome deputy Logan has anything to say about it. Coco can be infuriating with ...

Daddy's Home! The Triplets' father is home for a visit, and the girls have questions...like is he a wizard or sorcerer? And how is it he can traipse in and out of the Twih so easily? But just like their mother, some questions get answered but more pop up. What will the triplets find out about their parentage? Or are they better off not knowing? Find out in the third installment in The Triplet Witch Sisters Mystery Series

Revenge's Double Edge A formidable rival emerges on Helga's horizon, as a new mega-store casts its shadow over her quaint establishment, threatening not just her business but the very essence of her craft. Concurrently, Jacob, the town's detective and Helga's old schoolmate, seeks her expertise in a dual murder case. Both victims were women who had eerily evaded justice for the deaths of their husbands. Could it be the spirits of the deceased husbands, returning from the afterlife for retribution? Perhaps someone in town couldn't stomach their unpunished crimes. Or is there a darker ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded The Myrtle Lake gang, wearied by the town's persistent and puzzling ghost lights, is ready to take matters into their own hands—albeit at a pace set by their elder members. When a townsfolk mysteriously vanishes, all eyes dart towards these spectral illuminations. Yet, might there be an even more malevolent force lurking in the shadows? Throwing a wrench in their plans, the team unwittingly imbibes a peculiar brew with intoxicating side effects. Amidst the ensuing chaos, can Charlie rally the crew ...

Welcome to The Blue Spruce Coffee Shop Where the Java is Hot and the Murder is Cold Blooded Autumn in New England is a cherished season for the Purcell women, marked by the allure of golden pumpkins, crunchy leaves, and the buzz around Myrtle Lake's yearly Harvest Festival. With the coffee shop draped in autumnal charm and delightful fall treats in the making, the air is thick with neighborly chatter and playful jests. Yet, the festive spirit is jolted by the abrupt and dubious death of Jameson Creel, the village convenience store owner, in a dubious car mishap. Despite warnings from the ...

Hazel, the last in a venerable line of Guardians, shoulders the immense responsibility of protecting her family's ancient library. This trove of knowledge, brimming with scrolls and spell books of untold power, has been safeguarded by her lineage for generations. But Hazel's role as the library's protector is anything but straightforward, especially with Silas, her warlock-turned-brindle-cat familiar, who oscillates between disdain for frivolity and an unexpected fondness for grooming sessions. Rummi, Hazel's cousin and psychic confidant, lends her talents to the library's cause. When not ...

Welcome to the Mad Egg Diner, Where Your Eggs are Cooked Over Easy and Your Murder is Hard Boiled The Quaking Aspen Arts Festival descends upon Cascade, bringing a whirlwind of excitement and leaving Melody Bristol's diner thriving amidst the chaos. Unfazed by the condescending Chief of Police's warnings to stay out of official investigations, our intrepid heroine remains determined to see justice served. When Ruby's boyfriend is brutally gunned down outside his pub and Ruby herself is accused of the crime, her heartbreak renders her reporter's instincts useless. In her stead, Melody steps ...

A Malevolent Force in an Aged Beer Stein Helga finds herself the object of another's admiration. Should Jacob be anxious? Maybe. Yet, a more pressing dread casts a shadow over them. Death has touched their lives, and Helga grapples with a chilling question: could a malevolent entity be involved, or is someone orchestrating a chilling ruse? How does one even implicate a wicked spirit? With extreme caution. Moreover, is this death all that it seems? Delve into the mysteries of the next captivating chapter in the 'Witches Be Crazy Cozy Witch Mystery Series.'

Mysteries of Parsons: Where Ghosts Stand Tall and Secrets Speak from Beyond Dive into a mesmerizing new series that promises to enchant and enthrall. Journey alongside Kacie Thatcher, a gifted medium whose uncanny abilities aren't just spiritual but also a lucrative enterprise. Yet, when echoes of a familial tragedy beckon her to her roots, she's ensnared in a nexus of sorcery, intrigue, and unexpected comrades. Drawn back to manage her distant sister's unsettled matters, Kacie is thrust amidst a tempest of magical undertakings. Aided by an enigmatic potion-crafting witch, a reclusive fae, ...

A Cat Familiar who wears a monocle...only in New Orleans Does that Look Normal Hey there, my name is Georgette, but you can call me Georgie...everyone does. I own the local art gallery for up and coming artists in the city. I can also summon Mother Nature if need be. See, I'm a witch that controls fire, wind, water and the air. As the saying goes, don't mess with Mother Nature. Although, I'm only mother to a cat familiar, Mr. Marcel. Mr. Marcel is 196 years old and never lets me forget it. He wears a monocle...I don't know why...he thinks it makes him look regal although all the other cats ...

Welcome to The Mad Egg Diner Where the Eggs are Over Easy and the Murder is Hard Boiled Melody Bristol finally settles back into a comfortable work routine, only to have her life upended by the arrival of her aging parents. As they critique her every move and suggest it's time for her to remarry, Melody eagerly awaits their return to Florida. To add insult to injury, town gossips are buzzing with doubts about Melody and cowboy cop Gabe's recent success in solving a murder case. All Melody desires is to savor the blossoming romance between her and the charming detective. However, when ...