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Potions and Pearls (A Midlife Mayhem Prequel)
My name is Adora McCarthy. And I’m a witch. The problem is, I don’t want to be one anymore. See, wit...
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Potions and Pearls (A Midlife Mayhem Prequel) Melinda Chase
My name is Adora McCarthy. And I’m a witch. The problem is, I don’t want to be one anymore. See, witchcraft, magic, and all of the ups and downs that come with it are what got my mother killed.
So, I decided to pack my life up and move from my tiny hometown in Alabama to the big old city of Portland, Oregon. I’m going to live a normal life. I’m going to find a job and marry a very normal, very human man. We’ll have some kids, and I’ll live out the rest of my life without the burden of magic.
At least, that was my plan. But life has a funny way of turning you upside down and all the way around and, apparently, that was what it had planned for me in Portland. Complete with the man of my dreams, who’s even less normal than I am.
Welcome to the life of me, Adora McCarthy.
So, I decided to pack my life up and move from my tiny hometown in Alabama to the big old city of Portland, Oregon. I’m going to live a normal life. I’m going to find a job and marry a very normal, very human man. We’ll have some kids, and I’ll live out the rest of my life without the burden of magic.
At least, that was my plan. But life has a funny way of turning you upside down and all the way around and, apparently, that was what it had planned for me in Portland. Complete with the man of my dreams, who’s even less normal than I am.
Welcome to the life of me, Adora McCarthy.
Last Chance for Murder
One last chance to get things right.
Too old for Hollywood at age 29, Lisa Chance leaves her fail...
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Too old for Hollywood at age 29, Lisa Chance leaves her fail...
Last Chance for Murder Estelle Richards
One last chance to get things right.
Too old for Hollywood at age 29, Lisa Chance leaves her failed acting career and a cheating boyfriend in LA and goes home to Moss Creek, Arizona.
The Folly, a stately 1870s mansion in the middle of her hometown, has always drawn Lisa like a magnet. She thought she was done with that place, but now she has the chance to turn it into the coffee shop of her dreams.
But when a dead body turns up on the property, she's the prime suspect in the murder. Can Lisa figure out whodunit, or will she lose her last chance at happiness?
Too old for Hollywood at age 29, Lisa Chance leaves her failed acting career and a cheating boyfriend in LA and goes home to Moss Creek, Arizona.
The Folly, a stately 1870s mansion in the middle of her hometown, has always drawn Lisa like a magnet. She thought she was done with that place, but now she has the chance to turn it into the coffee shop of her dreams.
But when a dead body turns up on the property, she's the prime suspect in the murder. Can Lisa figure out whodunit, or will she lose her last chance at happiness?
The Unforgivable Act
Murder, mystery, & a magical circus.
Emma seemed an ordinary girl, but she had secrets. Not only...
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Emma seemed an ordinary girl, but she had secrets. Not only...
The Unforgivable Act Tabi Slick
Murder, mystery, & a magical circus.
Emma seemed an ordinary girl, but she had secrets. Not only did she have the ability to transform into a winged monster, she was also wanted for murder. After a series of unlikely events, she finds herself on the run from London’s most revered detective with only a circus filled with paranormal misfits to keep her company.
Emma must find her way to freedom, but will she be able to do what is necessary to leave her past behind once and for all?
Emma seemed an ordinary girl, but she had secrets. Not only did she have the ability to transform into a winged monster, she was also wanted for murder. After a series of unlikely events, she finds herself on the run from London’s most revered detective with only a circus filled with paranormal misfits to keep her company.
Emma must find her way to freedom, but will she be able to do what is necessary to leave her past behind once and for all?
Quill Me Now (MM Paranormal)
What if the words you wrote came true?
MM Paranormal Cozy: Spellcraft isn’t exactly a respectable...
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MM Paranormal Cozy: Spellcraft isn’t exactly a respectable...
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets (Book 1 in Th...
World-famous Egyptologist Dr. Winston Thornsley died suddenly two months ago in disgrace. His widow,...
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Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets (Book 1 in The Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series) Sherrill Joseph
World-famous Egyptologist Dr. Winston Thornsley died suddenly two months ago in disgrace. His widow, Ida Thornsley, remains convinced her husband was falsely accused of stealing an ancient burial urn he discovered in Egypt last summer, but local and federal law enforcement officers are stumped.
Mrs. Thornsley, desperate for answers, calls in her thirteen-year-old neighbors, the Botanic Hill Detectives—twins Lanny and Lexi Wyatt, Moki Kalani, and Rani Kumar. Their exciting mission? To find the urn and its real thief, bring the criminal to justice, and exonerate Dr. Thornsley so his spotless reputation can be restored.
A roomful of venomous snakes, a poisoned Egyptian pond, and Dragon Pit Man are just a few of the tests awaiting you and our four tech-savvy teenagers.
Mrs. Thornsley, desperate for answers, calls in her thirteen-year-old neighbors, the Botanic Hill Detectives—twins Lanny and Lexi Wyatt, Moki Kalani, and Rani Kumar. Their exciting mission? To find the urn and its real thief, bring the criminal to justice, and exonerate Dr. Thornsley so his spotless reputation can be restored.
A roomful of venomous snakes, a poisoned Egyptian pond, and Dragon Pit Man are just a few of the tests awaiting you and our four tech-savvy teenagers.
An original detective story, made me Intrigued to know more about these so called "Botanic Hill Detectives" !
The description of Sherill Joseph's treasure-hunt thriller takes me back to my youth reading Gertrude Chandler Warner mysteries! An original set-up gives way to an intriguing, Iberian mystery, with youth detectives -- sounds like the stuff children's adventure movies are made of!
Nutmeg Street by Sherrill Joseph
Lots of fun for young readers when a mu!ti-cultural quartet of teen detectives try to solve the mysterious death of a local Egyptologist. Educational as we'll as entertaining.
Yet another mid-grade thriller from the Botanic Hill detectives, Lani and Lexi, Rani and Moki. Eucalyptus Street is set to be an intriguing follow-up to the Nutmeg Street stories.
An engaging combination of ancient Egyptian culture and kids sleuthing: I love it!
Coffee & Corpses: Connie Cafe Mysteries Book...
In the small town of Coffee Creek, things move pretty slow.
But when Connie Cafe finds the best gol...
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But when Connie Cafe finds the best gol...
Coffee & Corpses: Connie Cafe Mysteries Book One Maisy Marple
In the small town of Coffee Creek, things move pretty slow.
But when Connie Cafe finds the best golfer in town dead in a water hazard, suddenly, life in the Creek is anything but...
This is the first book in The Connie Cafe Mystery Series -- a perfect series for lovers of clean small town mysteries that feature coffee and an amateur sleuth who’s in way over her head.
But when Connie Cafe finds the best golfer in town dead in a water hazard, suddenly, life in the Creek is anything but...
This is the first book in The Connie Cafe Mystery Series -- a perfect series for lovers of clean small town mysteries that feature coffee and an amateur sleuth who’s in way over her head.
A Mystery Reader by New Voices
Cozy, Detective, or Amateur Sleuth - contemporary or fantasy - these six short stories will keep you...
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A Mystery Reader by New Voices Living Sensical
Cozy, Detective, or Amateur Sleuth - contemporary or fantasy - these six short stories will keep you guessing right up to their quick end.
Mysteries come in many forms, and in many locations. Here we have contemporary, dystopian, and paranormal venues so you can immerse yourself from the first sentence in each of these short stories.
- A ghost who has to arrange her own scene-reenactment just to find out how she died.
- How a writer helps a woman find out why she is so sad all the time - from a diner bar stool.
- A private investigator assigned to find out the secret of nurses who can cure the incurable - but then becomes a patient when he breaks quarantine to save another's life.
- A detective who is ordered not to solve a perfect death...
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Mysteries come in many forms, and in many locations. Here we have contemporary, dystopian, and paranormal venues so you can immerse yourself from the first sentence in each of these short stories.
- A ghost who has to arrange her own scene-reenactment just to find out how she died.
- How a writer helps a woman find out why she is so sad all the time - from a diner bar stool.
- A private investigator assigned to find out the secret of nurses who can cure the incurable - but then becomes a patient when he breaks quarantine to save another's life.
- A detective who is ordered not to solve a perfect death...
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I've read alot of postive reviews for this book. Adding now to my TBR.
A great alien world to explore. Imaginative and fun to read.
From the opening pages, the reader gets drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense. The writer continues to hold your attention without fail, don't miss this one, it reads like a binge-worthy show on Netflix!
This has to be a good book. The title alone makes me want to open the book.
Wow! Can't wait to read this!
A Timeless Celebration preview
A small town, a big party, a stolen gift. When an artefact from the Titanic is stolen before her tow...
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A Timeless Celebration preview Dianne Ascroft
A small town, a big party, a stolen gift. When an artefact from the Titanic is stolen before her town’s 150th anniversary celebration, it’s up to Lois Stone to catch the thief.
Middle-aged widow Lois has moved from bustling Toronto to tranquil Fenwater and is settling into her new life away from the dangers of the city. Then two events happen that shatter her serenity: her house is burgled and an antique watch belonging to a Titanic survivor is stolen from the local museum. Her best friend, Marge, was responsible for the watch’s safekeeping until its official presentation to the museum at the town’s 150th anniversary party, and its disappearance will jeopardise her job and the museum’s future. Lois won’t let her friend take the blame and the consequences for the theft.
Middle-aged widow Lois has moved from bustling Toronto to tranquil Fenwater and is settling into her new life away from the dangers of the city. Then two events happen that shatter her serenity: her house is burgled and an antique watch belonging to a Titanic survivor is stolen from the local museum. Her best friend, Marge, was responsible for the watch’s safekeeping until its official presentation to the museum at the town’s 150th anniversary party, and its disappearance will jeopardise her job and the museum’s future. Lois won’t let her friend take the blame and the consequences for the theft.
A story that's filled with suspense, engaging with questionable doubt, and a motive behind the scenes. What happened to Lois's husband, and even her friend Beth?
Curiosity got the Cat!
This is a book right up my alley! Love the description of the main character! This read is perfect for a chilly autumn night.
This is a short and sweet historical romance. It's a realistic story with a good sense of time and place. And yes, it leaves you wanting to know more about the characters!
A story featuring a mature woman sounds intriguing!
The UnPinkable
A Suburban Suspense Short Sweet Fiction!
Mimi and Sean Longstreet are building a life together, ris...
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Mimi and Sean Longstreet are building a life together, ris...
The UnPinkable Butterfly Brooks
A Suburban Suspense Short Sweet Fiction!
Mimi and Sean Longstreet are building a life together, rising from the urban streets of the big city, amassing a technology fortune, and raising their two delightful daughters. Sean insists the family move to the affluent suburb of Cedartown, much to Mimi's chagrin. Mimi decides to make the best of her new suburban life, taking up the tall task of gardening her small acreage. Her uppity neighbors are flabbergasted by the unorthodox earthy lifestyle Mimi brings to their idyllic hamlet. See what happens when they wage war against Mimi-don't let the pink chiffon fool you!
Mimi and Sean Longstreet are building a life together, rising from the urban streets of the big city, amassing a technology fortune, and raising their two delightful daughters. Sean insists the family move to the affluent suburb of Cedartown, much to Mimi's chagrin. Mimi decides to make the best of her new suburban life, taking up the tall task of gardening her small acreage. Her uppity neighbors are flabbergasted by the unorthodox earthy lifestyle Mimi brings to their idyllic hamlet. See what happens when they wage war against Mimi-don't let the pink chiffon fool you!
The immortal W.C. Fields once said, "Anyone who hates dogs and kids can't be all bad." In the case of Butterfly Brooks' The Un-Pinkable, the protagonist hates suburbia...so what's not to love?
Butterfly Brooks has it all in this short, sweet read! A balanced mix of a drama, romance, mystery and suspense keeps readers intrigued.
Death by Advertising by J. R. Kruze
I was her closest friend. But didn't know she was dead.
Until I saw the full page ad in the paper...
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Until I saw the full page ad in the paper...
Death by Advertising by J. R. Kruze Living Sensical
I was her closest friend. But didn't know she was dead.
Until I saw the full page ad in the paper advertising her funeral. And my company ran that ad - without my knowing it.
Another mystery was in how she died. No corpse, just an urn filled with ashes that was distributed over the harbor without any witnesses. Shown by a slick video played at her funeral.
No motive. Just a disappearance. The coroner's report from an upstate, rural county stated natural causes. For a young 20-something advertising executive.
But there were no details left unaccounted for. Funeral arrangements paid for in advance. Even the police chief said it was a closed case. That didn't stop Detective Johnson from being curious...
2 Bonus Stories: "A Goddess Visits" and "Long Overdue Santa."
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Until I saw the full page ad in the paper advertising her funeral. And my company ran that ad - without my knowing it.
Another mystery was in how she died. No corpse, just an urn filled with ashes that was distributed over the harbor without any witnesses. Shown by a slick video played at her funeral.
No motive. Just a disappearance. The coroner's report from an upstate, rural county stated natural causes. For a young 20-something advertising executive.
But there were no details left unaccounted for. Funeral arrangements paid for in advance. Even the police chief said it was a closed case. That didn't stop Detective Johnson from being curious...
2 Bonus Stories: "A Goddess Visits" and "Long Overdue Santa."
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I've read alot of postive reviews for this book. Adding now to my TBR.
A great alien world to explore. Imaginative and fun to read.
From the opening pages, the reader gets drawn into a world of intrigue and suspense. The writer continues to hold your attention without fail, don't miss this one, it reads like a binge-worthy show on Netflix!
This has to be a good book. The title alone makes me want to open the book.
Wow! Can't wait to read this!
The Adventurer
A short-story about money, murder and love set in the Florida Keys in the 1980's.
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The Adventurer Jeff Siebold
A short-story about money, murder and love set in the Florida Keys in the 1980's.
Strawberry Pie Murder (Starke, FL Culinary Co...
There's been a murder....And Stella Rae Needs Your Help!
Ready to read a cozy mystery that's fill...
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Ready to read a cozy mystery that's fill...
Strawberry Pie Murder (Starke, FL Culinary Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) A.J. Craft
There's been a murder....And Stella Rae Needs Your Help!
Ready to read a cozy mystery that's filled with intrigue and deception that draws you in and challenges you to see if you can figure out the puzzle before the true killer is revealed?
Hold on to your strawberry shortcake, baby! And get ready for....
STRAWBERRY PIE MURDER
Stella Rae Walker lives in the dusty, rusty, sleepy town of Starke, Florida passing her days as the dessert shop owner of "Stella's Sweets."
When tourist Harold Feldman drops dead in the middle of the road right in front of her shop, Stella is caught up in figuring out what happened.
Was it a suicide, or did Harold's unfortunate bad habits lead to his murder?
Ready to read a cozy mystery that's filled with intrigue and deception that draws you in and challenges you to see if you can figure out the puzzle before the true killer is revealed?
Hold on to your strawberry shortcake, baby! And get ready for....
STRAWBERRY PIE MURDER
Stella Rae Walker lives in the dusty, rusty, sleepy town of Starke, Florida passing her days as the dessert shop owner of "Stella's Sweets."
When tourist Harold Feldman drops dead in the middle of the road right in front of her shop, Stella is caught up in figuring out what happened.
Was it a suicide, or did Harold's unfortunate bad habits lead to his murder?
Corrupted in Corpus Christi
Why would you suddenly sacrifice your entire life?
The murder of your best friend?
Being set up...
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The murder of your best friend?
Being set up...
Corrupted in Corpus Christi Scarlett Moss
Why would you suddenly sacrifice your entire life?
The murder of your best friend?
Being set up as a suspect?
Realizing those in authority are deceitful and corrupt?
Alen, blocked from doing his job as sheriff when his best friend is murdered, feels frustrated and helpless but that’s nothing compared to what he feels when the murderer is revealed.
Joan uses her time off from being a 911 operator to do what Alen can’t and investigate one friend for the murder of another.
The House Sitters Cozy Mysteries will take you on adventures and land you in the middle of crimes in different international cities in each book. Enjoy travel photos and recipes from each destination along with charming dogs in each country.
The murder of your best friend?
Being set up as a suspect?
Realizing those in authority are deceitful and corrupt?
Alen, blocked from doing his job as sheriff when his best friend is murdered, feels frustrated and helpless but that’s nothing compared to what he feels when the murderer is revealed.
Joan uses her time off from being a 911 operator to do what Alen can’t and investigate one friend for the murder of another.
The House Sitters Cozy Mysteries will take you on adventures and land you in the middle of crimes in different international cities in each book. Enjoy travel photos and recipes from each destination along with charming dogs in each country.
Out of Options
Out of Options is a prequel novella to the Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries series,
A dry district,...
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A dry district,...
Out of Options Dianne Ascroft
Out of Options is a prequel novella to the Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries series,
A dry district, a shocking secret, a missing person. When Lois Stone’s friend, Beth Darrow, arranges to meet her to reveal an astonishing discovery, Lois’s curiosity is piqued. Then Beth doesn’t keep their lunch date and Lois becomes worried. What has happened to her friend?
Middle-aged widow Lois is settling into life on her own after the violent death of her husband. But her quiet existence is rocked when her friend and historical society researcher, Beth, arranges to meet her to reveal an exciting and shocking discovery she has made about the history of prohibition in West Toronto Junction, the last dry area in Toronto, and then goes missing before she can share her secret with Lois.
A dry district, a shocking secret, a missing person. When Lois Stone’s friend, Beth Darrow, arranges to meet her to reveal an astonishing discovery, Lois’s curiosity is piqued. Then Beth doesn’t keep their lunch date and Lois becomes worried. What has happened to her friend?
Middle-aged widow Lois is settling into life on her own after the violent death of her husband. But her quiet existence is rocked when her friend and historical society researcher, Beth, arranges to meet her to reveal an exciting and shocking discovery she has made about the history of prohibition in West Toronto Junction, the last dry area in Toronto, and then goes missing before she can share her secret with Lois.
A story that's filled with suspense, engaging with questionable doubt, and a motive behind the scenes. What happened to Lois's husband, and even her friend Beth?
Curiosity got the Cat!
This is a book right up my alley! Love the description of the main character! This read is perfect for a chilly autumn night.
This is a short and sweet historical romance. It's a realistic story with a good sense of time and place. And yes, it leaves you wanting to know more about the characters!
A story featuring a mature woman sounds intriguing!
Best Kept Secret
Natasha Dawson is a lucky woman. Her career as a fashion photographer has taken off magnificently. A...
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Best Kept Secret Elsa Joseph
Natasha Dawson is a lucky woman. Her career as a fashion photographer has taken off magnificently. After her imminent marriage, she will have a stable future to look forward to and a loving husband in the funny and generous Luke Stevens. Everything is very nearly perfect. But her ex-boyfriend has disappeared, and, try as she might, she can't forget about him. Some part of her feels she's about to marry the man of the wrong person's dreams. The other man in her life is handsome, engaging and passionate, and Natasha is deeply in love with him. But he also has a terrible secret, and Natasha may have to risk everything if she wants to uncover it...
Really amazing story about what love can do with us. I like how characters are so real and so vivid, you drown in their story. Natasha is so strong woman and I admire by her. She decided to save her lover despise the fact that they are parted the life gave her to be with another man and forget all her sorrow. But she chooses the love!
Elsa Joseph's novels keep the pages turning.! The plot lines are fantastic, the characters seem real and believable and the writing is rich with description. The Best Kept Secret is a novel with mystery, thriller and romantic elements.
Elsa Joseph is a smart writer. I definitely enjoyed reading her books :)
Elsa Joseph does great work depicting the conflict Natasha is feeling over the two loves in her life. Her writing is original and well worth the read.
Refreshing to read a novel written in Third Person. Natasha is someone you can root for. As for London, what a gorgeous landscape to set
your story in. Been there, so the descriptions bring back fond memories. Good pacing, smart dialogue.
The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card: A Ja...
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Pay...
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Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Pay...
The Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card: A Jarvis Mann Hardboiled Detective Short Story R Weir
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER
Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Paying the bills by shadowing cheating spouses
Getting in the middle of messy divorces
And working for the fat-cat insurance companies running down false claims
On a Winter’s Sunday afternoon, a young man graces his office steps
His words coaxing with the simple declaration of “Please”
Convincing Jarvis to help find a valuable missing Ernie Banks rookie baseball card
With a dry sense of humor, Jarvis tours the Denver neighborhood with the lad
Door to door, friend to friend, until a clue leads to a surprising discovery
A young man’s personal pain revealed
Witnessing a friend’s act of self-sacrifice
Both teenagers teaching Jarvis a life lesson
That will shape him with new hope and resolve
An 8400 word Short Story by Author R Weir
Plus a preview of the first novel in the Jarvis Mann PI series: Tracking A Shadow
Jarvis Mann is a private detective, whose business thrived on the mundane
Paying the bills by shadowing cheating spouses
Getting in the middle of messy divorces
And working for the fat-cat insurance companies running down false claims
On a Winter’s Sunday afternoon, a young man graces his office steps
His words coaxing with the simple declaration of “Please”
Convincing Jarvis to help find a valuable missing Ernie Banks rookie baseball card
With a dry sense of humor, Jarvis tours the Denver neighborhood with the lad
Door to door, friend to friend, until a clue leads to a surprising discovery
A young man’s personal pain revealed
Witnessing a friend’s act of self-sacrifice
Both teenagers teaching Jarvis a life lesson
That will shape him with new hope and resolve
An 8400 word Short Story by Author R Weir
Plus a preview of the first novel in the Jarvis Mann PI series: Tracking A Shadow
A real page turner novel that keeps you reading
This novella by R. Weir is a PI story with a hard-boiled twist and a soft centre.
This looks fantastic, I look forward to reading it! :)
I like classic mysteries but also like a little lighter fare. I enjoyed the humor of this whodunnit.
R. Weir created an intriguing and engaging puzzle in the Case of the Missing Bubble Gum Card. For anyone who has had a precious sports card or anyone who grew up in Denver, this detective mystery is a treat from start to finish.