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The Vampire and the Case of the Cursed Canine by Heather G. Harris, Jilleen Dolbeare
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSpells, hexes and curses. Curses are falling on this town like rain in London. Just when I think I’ve found a link between the hexed victims, someone else shows up jinxed too. It feels like the devil is playing darts with my paranormal town, and if the dart lands on you, you get whammied with a curse.Frankly, I haven’t got a clue how to find the perpetrator... -
The Wendigo Whoop-De-Doo by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsCharlie Rhodes has the one thing she always wanted but was afraid to admit. The parents who gave her up for adoption are back in her life, but the transition from orphan to adult child isn’t going to be an easy one. Before she can commit to the process, however, a new job pops up for the Legacy Foundation and she’s whisked away to upstate Washington... -
Freaky Witches (Mystic Caravan, #7) by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMystic Caravan Circus is heading for the Midwest … and their first stop is Michigan. Hemlock Cove to be exact. Poet Parker is looking forward to what she believes will be a quiet time. Hemlock Cove isn’t big, after all, and Mystic Caravan is essentially serving as the centerpiece for a paranormal festival in a town where everyone pretends to be witches... -
Mermaid Mimosa by Gina LaManna
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the king of the mermaids is poisoned, Lily is called to help with a problem she’s never faced before—one beneath the surface of the water. As she sets about creating a potion to save his life, however, she realizes this is only one part of a much, much larger problem... -
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Grim Rising by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAisling Grimlock should be happy.She’s living with and engaged to the man of her dreams, her mother isn’t eating people … at least out in the open, her best friend is distracted by wedding details … mostly, and there are zombies running around Detroit.Yeah, it’s that last one that’s driving her crazy … especially because no one in her family believes her when she spouts the tall tale... -
Ghostly Wedding by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHarper Harlow and Jared Monroe fell in love fast and hard. Finally, their big day is here.They just need to solve a murder before they exchange their vows and take the next step to happily ever after.Peter Humphrey, an insurance salesman from a neighboring town, appeared to be minding his own business when a woman came out of nowhere and struck him down while he was crossing the street... -
Ghostly Travels by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHarper Harlow-Monroe thought getting to her wedding would be the hard part. She was wrong. Getting through her honeymoon is going to be a whole lot worse.Jared Monroe decided to surprise his new wife with a honeymoon in Salem, Massachusetts. The goal was to have fun, bask in the sun, and eat some good seafood while shutting out the rest of the world... -
Hook, Line, and Murder by Tegan Maher
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMoonlight, a handsome man, and… a dead body? Definitely not what Noelle expected when she cast off with Hunter to do a little romantic night fishing. Hunter discovers the girl didn’t exist before moving to Keyhole Lake. A day later, he’s ordered to close the case before he even opens it... -
Millie on a Mission by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMillie Watson doesn’t often take initiative when it comes to work but when an old friend – or, rather, acquaintance she can’t stand – wants to hire her to solve a potential haunting at her upscale home, Millie jumps at the chance. In truth, Millie doesn’t care about finding a ghost. She does have a specific form of payment in mind, though, and it’s something she’s itching to collect on... -
Ghostly Fears by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTen years ago, Harper Harlow lost a classmate. Jennifer Jessup was sweet, nice, and seemingly aimless in life. She came from a good family, lived on an island, and was spoiled with every material gift that could possibly be bestowed upon her. She was still unhappy. Now, a decade later, her father Byron Jessup has approached Harper with a business opportunity... -
Wicked Wedding by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsYou are formally invited to the wedding of Ivy Morgan and Jack Harker.Before they walk down the aisle, though, there’s one more mystery to solve.Ivy, who is finishing up the last days of her community service, inserts herself into a tense situation when the alarm at the domestic violence shelter she is working at sounds and she goes off to make sure all the women and children are accounted for... -
A Haunted Disappearance by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis is book 2 in the Lin Coffin Mystery series. The main mystery is solved in each book but you will enjoy the stories more if they are read in order. Lin Coffin is enjoying her new life on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts... -
Ghostly Holiday by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsChristmas is here, and Harper Harlow and Jared Monroe have big plans for the holidays. Harper is ready to move into their new house – and find him the perfect gift. And Jared? Well, he’s gearing up to propose and he’s making Zander ring shop with him... -
Wicked Whispers by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJack Harker says the honeymoon will never be over, but it’s back to reality for him and his wife Ivy. Unfortunately for them, that means murder is on the menu … and this newest body is dropped in Ivy’s nursery parking lot.Jack is a mess when he realizes a sniper took out a local woman. Ivy, although shocked because it happened right in front of her eyes, is also intrigued... -
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The Christmas Witch by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsIt’s the winter of 1995, and the Winchester household is more doom and gloom than mistletoe and merriment. Young Bay, Clove and Thistle are anything but happy. They’re facing their first Christmas without their fathers, and no matter how hard their mothers try, they just can’t seem to get the girls to embrace this festive time of year... -
Mangroves and Murder by Tegan Maher
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's nothing worse than finding a dead body when you're trying to relax at a magical beach resort.Witch Destiny Maganti loves bartending at the Enchanted Coast, but she's in desperate need of a vacation... -
Ghostly Business by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvery “quiet” town has secrets. The one nobody expected is about to rock Whisper Cove.During what should’ve been a romantic double date, a fire breaks out at a historic home. Harper Harlow and Jared Monroe race to the scene to make sure nobody is trapped or in danger … and discover one heck of a secret... -
The Grim & The Dead: A Grimlock Family Short by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBraden Grimlock likes being in charge … in theory. When his father announces that he’s going to a reaper conference with three of his siblings, Braden is disappointed to miss out on the trip but excited about being the boss. That is until he finds out which sibling is staying behind with him. Braden and his only sister Aisling have never gotten along. Still, Braden has seniority... -
Adonis by L. Sherleen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAccused of a hate crime and expelled from school in his final year, Connor returns home to his seaside town to let everything blow over. There, not only does he have to learn to deal with the addition of two new stepbrothers and a new stepdad, but he also has to grapple with a world set against him. It’s not all bad though. Within his dad’s underwater lab, he discovers something in the deep... -
A Brunch With Death by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTake a trip to Compass Cove, an enchanted town full of magic and mayhem…Zora Wick is in trouble. Again.Life in Compass Cove felt like it was heading in the right direction, but events beyond her control force her to hit the road. It’s only been a month since she inherited her aunt’s bakery and business has already slowed down...Categorized as:
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Happy Witchgiving by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTerry Davenport is new to the job as Walkerville’s chief of police, but he takes his position seriously – even though very few things of note happen in the small hamlet. Walkerville may be boring, but Terry’s personal life is anything but. When termites infest his house, Terry has no choice but to check into a local inn while his home is being tented... -
Secret Of The Rose by Ellen Dugan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe search for the Blood Moon Grimoire continues… Welcome back to William’s Ford, Missouri. The bewitching college town where magick and weirdness seems to happen on any day of the week that ends with the letter ‘Y’. Autumn Bishop, grad student, Seer, and the newest Witch in town, has her hands full in the second installment of the Legacy of Magick Series... -
Wicked Reunion by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIvy Morgan was convinced she was heading toward a smooth future … until she was arrested and charged with criminal trespass. Sure, she was saving a woman from certain death at the time, but in order for the criminal case to hold up against a murderer, she has to face the music... -
Ghostly Camping by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHarper Harlow’s romantic life is perfect, her wedding is in the works, and now she’s decided to enhance her business standing by attending a haunted campground opening. If she enjoys herself, publicly endorses it and the owner, then she’ll open up a brave new world.Unfortunately for Harper, old ghosts die hard and a fresh murder taints what is supposed to be a quiet weekend... -
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Wicked Honeymoon by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJack Harker and his new wife Ivy have beaten the odds, and with that comes a little rest and relaxation. They have a two-week honeymoon planned, and the first leg involves a glamping trip down the river.Jack has never been one for camping, and the truth is, he would’ve preferred anything but what they’ve got planned. Ivy, however, is desperate to prove that camping can be fun... -
Властелин Морморы by Max Frei
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsТрактир «Кофейная гуща» стоит на границе между новорожденной реальностью и непознаваемым хаосом еще неосущественных возможностей. Он стал центральным местом действия цикла «Хроники Ехо», в ходе которого старые друзья и коллеги встречаются, чтобы поговорить о прошлом и помолчать о будущем, которое уже почти наступило... -
Tall Tales & Witchy Fails by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSplat.That’s the sound Hali Waverly made when she hit the pavement after a drunken billionaire ran her over with his golf cart.Cha-ching.That’s the sound her bank account made when his handlers got him under control and swooped in to buy Hali off. The offer? Ownership of a tiki bar on the property of a busy resort and lodging in one of the villas on St. Pete Beach... -
Grave Wedding by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThey thought it would never happen, but the wedding of their dreams is finally here. Maddie Graves and Nick Winters are days from walking down the aisle, exchanging vows, and embarking on the life they’ve always wanted. All they have to do is solve one more mystery … and this one is going to be a doozy... -
Grave Demands by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMaddie Graves and Nick Winters are looking forward … to marriage and forever. Before that happens, they have to look to the past and overcome another obstacle. Todd Winthrop, the man who tried killing Maddie when she first returned to town, is up for trial. Maddie and Nick have been called to testify, but before that happens, they have to solve an eerily similar murder... -
Wicked Seas by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIvy Morgan has never been on a vacation. Her fiancé Jack Harker is happy to be the one to provide the experience. With that in mind, the couple embarks on a sea adventure on The Bounding Storm, a cruise ship where sun and fun are the order of the day. Ship photographer Rowan Gray is drawn to Ivy from the moment they meet... -
Ghostly Tricks by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt’s the most magical time of the year … for Harper and Zander, that is. Not Christmas, mind you, but Halloween. That’s right, Whisper Cove’s favorite ghost-hunting duo are decking out their house for their favorite holiday – and they’re only mildly fighting while doing it... -
Wicked Decisions by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsIvy Morgan is getting married, which means she needs a dress. Now that she’s finally embraced the idea of planning for the wedding (rather than just enjoying the marriage and honeymoon) she’s gung-ho to check things off her list.The local dressmaker Zelda Morris has just the thing for Ivy... -
Wicked Games by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIvy Morgan knew she was in for a world of hurt when she was sentenced to community service. She had no idea just how bad things were going to be, though. On her first day of picking up trash along the roadside, one of her crew members stumbles over a body, and it happens to belong to someone she knows... -
Deep Silver by J.R. Rain, Matthew S. Cox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlexis Silver has always defied convention: in the 1920s, she tried to attend college. She also prefers to live on land and she doesn’t really care for the taste of human flesh. Oh, by the way, she’s also a mermaid... -
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The Wayward Star by Jenn Stark
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnly in darkness can you see the stars... As the Tarot incarnation of Justice, tracking down the outlaws of the psychic community and delivering them to Judgment is Sara Wilde’s business...and business is good... -
Witch in the Water by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSadie Alden has a man by her side, magic in her blood and a ringing in her ears. What was that explosion?As the resident peacekeeper, it’s her job to leave the main island of Hallow Haven and follow trouble wherever it may lead. Once again, it has led her to a dead body. This time it seems like there is much more to the crime than meets the eye... -
A Witch Before the Storm by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPack your bags, we’re going skiing!Chelsea Sponks is quickly settling into her new life on Pendle Island, and slowly getting used to being a witch. The annoying talking cat? Still getting used to that. The almost-empty bank account? Time to get a job. Fast... -
Murder & Marigold by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Witch Cozy MysteryAstrid Atwood has just been invited to the Pirate Parade by the hottest police officer in town. A day of sailing around on the Raven Bay lake and flirting with Evan Brooks sounds like a dream, what could go wrong? Before she can even think of stepping foot on a boat, her mom warns her that the coven needs to stay on the shore to protect the sailors from angry water spirits...Categorized as:
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Magical Decisions by J.A. Whiting, May Stenmark
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is book 2 in the Magical Sleuth Paranormal Women’s Cozy Mystery series.Two years ago, forty-two-year-old Mackie Fleming lost her husband and a month ago, she lost her job. In the middle of it all, something terrible happens to one of her close friends... -
Death & Dahlia by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAstrid Atwood isn’t looking forward to the high school reunion, but maybe it won’t be so bad now that she’s dating the hottest guy in town.As she rushes around town trying to get herself ready, she bumps into a man she never expected to see again, Marshall McKenzie...Categorized as:
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New Moon, New Me by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSadie Alden calls on her guardian to help her take care of her new year’s resolution, get her familiar out of the house, but developments in her personal life have created a rift between them. Ryder believes that her engagement is a huge mistake and is willing to risk it all to keep her and Miller apart... -
All the Pretty Witches by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHannah Hickok was looking for adventure when she inherited Casper Creek from her grandmother.She got more than she was bargaining for.Now she’s grappling with two ancient sister witches, both of whom are inhabiting the bodies of others, and a war is brewing... -
True Grit Spirit by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMaddie Graves-Winters has settled into married life with her husband, Nick, and is looking toward the future. When an invitation to a special retreat, strictly for psychics, lands in her lap, she decides it’s time for a leap of faith.As the owner of Casper Creek, a cosplay Western town in Kentucky, Hannah Hickok is in a precarious position... -
Dangerous Seas by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTen years ago, Rowan Gray’s father didn’t return from a routine day at work. The police believed he accidentally drove into a nearby lake thanks to inclement weather, but no sign of him or the car he was driving was ever found. Now, Rowan Gray is a photographer on a cruise ship. She’s in love with the head of security Quinn Davenport, and living a life she never thought possible... -
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Ghost Writer by Mara Webb
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLife sure did get interesting for Sadie Alden once she moved to Hallow Haven. She now lives in a world of magic, ghosts and endless possibilities, what more could a girl want?When the local radio contest announces a Battle of the Bands competition, the islands are a buzz with activity. With her friend, Kate, as the organizer of the event, Sadie is soon dragged along as a judge... -
Beneath An Ivy Moon by Ellen Dugan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFan favorite Ivy Bishop takes center stage in this newest volume of the Legacy Of Magick Series. Sure, Ivy Bishop’s life is a little unusual… The gothic-fabulous and youngest female Witch in her family line is now a full time college student starting her Junior year. Living on campus, Ivy and her BFF, Cypress are residents in the 160 year old Crowly Hall... -
Adapt or Be Crushed by Sarah Noffke, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSomeone is very, very angry at the Dragon Elite.And he’s going to try and make them pay with their lives.Nevin Goosemen has lost everything. His career as a politician. His magitech army. And his reputation.Those who have nothing else to lose are incredibly dangerous.The Dragon Elite have had their fair share of enemies, but no one like this... -
Dances with Witches by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHannah Hickok is struggling. After the death of one of her workers, a woman who had been making life difficult, Hannah finds she is awash in a myriad of feelings she can’t quite put a name to. Things don’t get better when, following a romantic dinner with her boyfriend Cooper Wyatt, magic and mechanics collide in a multi-vehicle accident that looks to have been caused by a dark shadow... -
Grave Missteps by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMaddie Graves and Nick Winters are feeling the pull of spring. The only thing hanging over them is wedding plans … until they see smoke in the sky and race to a house to offer rescue. Instead of the elderly woman they were expecting, Maddie pulls a young teenager from a basement window and stumbles across a mystery that is decades in the making... -
A Little Bit Witchy by A.A. Albright
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere has most definitely not been a murder on the Riddler's Express.Aisling Smith is about to try out for a new job - a job writing for a paper she's never heard of. But seeing as she's currently writing classified ads and obituaries, it would be foolish not to give it a shot.Riddler's Edge might be a small town, but it's definitely not boring...
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