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A Mysterious man... Feelings of foreboding... A Creepy murder... A Cranky kitty... Fern's not feeling well and neither is Mazie. Both sisters are under a cloud of fogginess that nothing seems to lift. Combine that with the new stranger in town who likes to frequent the Civil War Battlefield and Amber's store, the Witches Cauldron, we've got trouble. The man even gives Colonel Augustus Monroe the heebee jeebees. When the odd fellow ends up dead in a creepy manner, the sisters must help a friend in need. But what they discover will rock their world and change it forever.

Something evil is heading to the town of Stillwater.... The 150th year anniversary of the town's founding is only a few days away and the witches feel their power growing. The battlefield ghosts are becoming more life like as well. But with it comes a sense of dread and doom. Every 50 years the town of Stillwater must endure tragedy. And this year one of their own goes missing right before her eyes took on a hideous glare. What does it all mean? More revelations are put forth...are they good or bad? Find out in the newest book in the Witches of Stillwater Cozy Series.

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.

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.

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!!

When a hairstylist finds the dead body of a girl in a small Southern town, she’s thrown into a world of secrets and lies ***This is a 51,000 word Novella*** Savannah Jefferies is used to good gossip. Owner of the Teasen & Pleasen Hair Salon in the heart of Louisiana, she’s used to big hair, Southern style, and tall tales of the latest town scandal. But her quiet life is turned on its head when Savannah finds an upstanding member of the community murdered outside her salon in cold blood. Savannah investigates, only to find that her pleasant, cute town is just a façade, and that ...

Nosy butt Blake Simmons has the dirt on almost everyone in town. He knows about Nann's witchcraft, Zinnia's time of the month (full moon that is), and Tink's Spock ears. He's also wanting Founder's House, Nann's home place. So when he ends up dead, Nann is at the top of the suspect list. Deputy Keith, Nann's almost main squeeze, doesn't think she's guilty, but most of the town does and shuns her. Can Nann find the culprit before they end her and Pokey never gets another Little Debbies cake? And most importantly, will Nann ever go on that all important third date with Keith? ***Find out in ...

A Mystical Farmers' Market, a Charming Witch and a Beagle Familiar Elle Owens has a booth in the town's farmers' market where she sells charms, some mundane and others magical, especially if she thinks the buyer needs a lift in their day. Her Beagle familiar Gus teleports and talks, that is, only to those in the supernatural persuasion. Her best buds Percy, the local news reporter and gossip can hear whispers from yards away, and Millie, the local alpaca owner, makes all sorts of clothing from her enchanted animal's wool. Of course the garments give the buyer the warmth, peace, and comfort ...

After all the stress Sam has endured, she's excited to go and relax on the beach. However, her vacation doesn't last long before there's a murder at the resort she's staying in. When one of Sam's items is discovered in a suspicious area, it links her to the crime. Now Tessa, Mara and the rest of the gang must travel to help Sam out of her predicament. But will the killer strike again before they can solve the crime? Is magic involved or will Sam and her friends expose themselves trying to locate the killer? ***Find Out in the Fifth Book in the Happy Blendings Cozy Witch Mystery Series***

An Ancient Lock, Cursed Dice, and a New Villain Cecilia and Clarence have their work cut out for them when a pair of cursed dice result in bad luck....of the fatal kind. Not only that, but an ancient lock is needed to keep the Cabal, an evil secret society, from stealing the artifacts. When Celilia and Clarence are captured by the Cabal, they must rely on a new acquaintance to rescue them. But is she working with the Cabal? And what secrets does she hide? Find out in the second installment of this fast moving and thrilling adventure mystery series.

Don't Miss the Final Book in the Farmer's Market Series When an art gallery owner, Tina, is murdered, several suspects stand out including her abusive on and off boyfriend. Did he kill her in a drunken rage? Could an up and coming artist be jealous enough of Tina's work to want to kill her? Especially when she dismissed his work as amateur? Or was the ex-wife of Tina's new boyfriend ready to exact revenge on a woman she thinks stole her husband. There's another dark witch in town, a male witch, and he's ready to show his chops to the coven. Did he think murder is what could get him in the ...

Poison Darts and Mystery Vines Goodspring's business folks are up in arms. A new NEED-IT-NOW store wants to open for business in the town and the shop owner's are afraid it will ruin them. The man attempting to bring the store to town is a sly character and the witches have their hackles up. Business owners as well don't care for the shifty character. But when a town hall meeting, discussing if the new store should be allowed to come to the town, is interrupted by a murder, Sam and friends want to know who would murder one of their own. Are there more mysteries in this small town that are ...

Murder by Cannonball? The annual re-enactment of the famous Civil War battle in Stillwater has the ghost Colonel Augustus Monroe in a tither. He and Moody, the cat, commiserate on the battlefield as preparations begin. And tempers are flaring within the re-enactment camp as to who will play which role. The only solution...murder. Mazie and Fern's mother also pays a visit and brings along her grumpy boyfriend George. Moody wants to poo in his shirt pocket, and that's the nicest anyone feels towards him. ***Learn what happens when the witch sisters and Moody must match wits with a murderer***

Wedding Planning and Vampire Hunters Penzance is getting ready for her wedding, but her sister Alley has yet to find a beau. A new acquaintance has set her heart aflutter, but is she ready to commit? While things seem to be running smoothly at the Mazurski music store, the town's men folk seem to have been bitten by an anemia bug. The cases are so numerous the government has taken an interest in the cases. But are the cases from disease or are they far more nefarious and paranormal? Special guests from the Calamity Corners Series have come to help investigate, including Nann with 2 N's and ...

An Ax Murderer on the Loose? When a close family friend is murdered in a vicious attack, Mandy, and her grandmother Angelica, vow to help in the investigation. Could the brother of the victim be involved? He was the black sheep of the family...perhaps he took his estrangement a step too far? Or does a professional rival who wanted to expose the family have a part in the killing? The family was involved with the warrior angels. Could their association be a part of a bigger plan to extinguish the clan? Find out in the third book in the Heaven Springs Paranormal Mystery Series