Cass Shipton Series by Dolores Stewart Riccio

Now that her children are grown, her loutish ex-husband has left, and her herbal remedy business has taken off, Cass Shipton is free to enjoy her life. But her idyll is broken after she bumps trolleys in a local supermarket with a sinister stranger in a green cap.

Life in Plymouth, Massachusetts, may not be fast-paced, but it's certainly busy enough for Cass Shipton. Between her thriving herbalist business and her circle of devoted friends--not to mention tending to the needs of her eccentric mutt, Scruffy--Cass has her hands full... moreLife in Plymouth, Massachusetts, may not be fast-paced, but it's certainly busy enough for Cass Shipton. Between her thriving herbalist business and her circle of devoted friends--not to mention tending to the needs of her eccentric mutt, Scruffy--Cass has her hands full. The last thing she needs is to take a troubled teen under her wing, but when Winifred "Freddie" McGinty shows up, trailing chaos in her wake, Cass feels it's her duty to help the girl understand and control the powerful gifts she's been given...gifts that remind Cass of those rare abilities she shares with her friends. Gifts that may once again be leading them into trouble...All Plymouth is talking about the mysterious disappearance of a local family, and Cass has sensed something foreboding--chilling images of tall Maine trees, deadly secrets, a shallow grave, and a man whose hidden past is marked by shocking violence. Desperate to find the missing family before it's too late, Cass calls on the circle to help her unmask a cunning and vicious killer...one with a direct link to the girl Cass has brought into their fold, leaving them all vulnerable to an unimaginable danger... less

In this third novel, The Circle of Five investigates an “angel of death,” whom they suspect of murdering patients at a local rehabilitation center. Between forays into crime-fighting, they also befriend a runaway wife, learn about Druids from the new family in town, and settle an environmental score with a polluting pig farm. Despite all that's going on in their crusading lives, Cass and Joe Uylsses set the date for a Yule wedding.

If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun. --Katharine Hepburn In her bewitching novels of female friendship, fun, and delicious mischief, Dolores Stewart Riccio has charmed readers who want to know more about marvelous Cass, sweet Heather, wickedly witty Phillipa, eccentric mom Deidre, and whip-smart Fiona--five deeply committed sisters-in-arms with a little something extra on their side... moreIf you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun. --Katharine Hepburn In her bewitching novels of female friendship, fun, and delicious mischief, Dolores Stewart Riccio has charmed readers who want to know more about marvelous Cass, sweet Heather, wickedly witty Phillipa, eccentric mom Deidre, and whip-smart Fiona--five deeply committed sisters-in-arms with a little something extra on their side. Now, in Ladies Courting Trouble, the most fascinating women in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are back in the thick of the action, which suits them just fine. . .October in New England is a grand time--great for carving pumpkins, throwing Halloween parties, baking and eating brownies, and. . .dropping dead? When a helmlock-laced brownie at the church hospitality hour spells the end for an elderly townswoman, Cass Shipton and her circle of fabulous friends get to work using their very special brand of detective skills to ferret out the culprit. After all, their unorthodox recipe of magic, clairvoyance, and good old-fashioned common sense hasn't let them down yet. . .Praise for Dolores Stewart Riccio and Circle of Five"A bewitching tale."--"Midwest Book Review""This story has everything from suspense to laughter. Delicious. . .with a magic all its own." --"Rendezvous""Humorous moments are deftly intertwined with truly creepy ones." --"Booklist""Delicious. . .filled with magic. . .and delight."--Phyllis Curott"Witty and fast-paced. . .charming. . .a fun read and food for thought." --Joe Haldeman less

The Ladies are back...and they're playing with fire! In this 5th episode of Riccio's wickedly entertaining Circle series, Cass Shipton and her bewitching friends return for more crime-solving escapades in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. When Fresh Meadow stable is set ablaze one frosty January night, clairvoyant Cass has the vivid impression of a serial arsonist in their midst... moreThe Ladies are back...and they're playing with fire! In this 5th episode of Riccio's wickedly entertaining Circle series, Cass Shipton and her bewitching friends return for more crime-solving escapades in historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. When Fresh Meadow stable is set ablaze one frosty January night, clairvoyant Cass has the vivid impression of a serial arsonist in their midst. Ever willing to "walk on the wild side," Cass and her talented Wiccan circle make it their quest to reveal the identity of this clever fire-starter. Can they bring him to justice before more animals and humans are harmed? But that's not all! In a riveting personal drama, how will they protect their new young friend Sylvie from her abusive stalker? All of the Circle's resourcefulness, courage, and magical skills will be needed to cope with the danger and tragedy of this fast-paced adventure. less

All aboard for high seas and misdemeanors! A cruise through the Bermuda Triangle on the good ship Norse Goddess of the Sea--right in time to celebrate Samhain! How can clairvoyant Cass Shipton and her bewitching circle resist such an enchanting prospect? Embarking on a restful holiday from crime-solving, the ladies soon find that they've sailed into their most challenging adventure yet! Haunted by the ghost of a drowned bride and enlivened by a cast of eccentric shipmates, their vacation voyage... moreAll aboard for high seas and misdemeanors! A cruise through the Bermuda Triangle on the good ship Norse Goddess of the Sea--right in time to celebrate Samhain! How can clairvoyant Cass Shipton and her bewitching circle resist such an enchanting prospect? Embarking on a restful holiday from crime-solving, the ladies soon find that they've sailed into their most challenging adventure yet! Haunted by the ghost of a drowned bride and enlivened by a cast of eccentric shipmates, their vacation voyage proves to be filled with eerie mysteries, romantic possibilities, rough weather, chancy spell-work, and young women in need of rescue. Armed with thier unique psychic talents, the fabulous five travel into dangerous waters where the murderous threat they encounter may even follow them home to historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. less

The Fabulous Five are out for justice--one way or another! The ladies of the Circle are rushing to the rescue again, crusading for the Goddess of Justice in their own preternatural way--even if that means tipped her scales a bit. It all begins at Lammas, the August Festival of Bread, when Cass Shipton is called to jury duty in Plymouth County--the tragic case of a home invasion, the brutal deaths of a mother and daughter... moreThe Fabulous Five are out for justice--one way or another! The ladies of the Circle are rushing to the rescue again, crusading for the Goddess of Justice in their own preternatural way--even if that means tipped her scales a bit. It all begins at Lammas, the August Festival of Bread, when Cass Shipton is called to jury duty in Plymouth County--the tragic case of a home invasion, the brutal deaths of a mother and daughter. Although she considers it her Libran calling to weigh evidence in the most impartial way, Cass the clairvoyant soon finds herself knowing too much for comfort about the crime and the criminals. Meantime, Heather Devlin, the Circle's intrepid animal activist, pursues a local dog-fighting ring with her own zany brand of off-the-wall "special ops." Fiona helps a light-footed young widow named Ashling lay to rest the ghost of her late husband, an irascible poet. Phillipa cooks up trouble at a favorite local restaurant. And Deidre runs into an old flame. Clearly the ladies have a full agenda on their clever hands. With their usual flair for mischief, mayhem, and a little judicious spell-working, the Circle of Five is off on another wickedly exciting romp. less