Crystal Cove Series by Cindy Stark

Opal never expected to find a dead body shortly after returning home to Crystal Cove. But there it was, floating in the water. Still, if she’d needed a sign that she was meant to use her magic to help her grandpa solve the town’s troubles, she couldn’t ask for a better one.Except, her police chief grandfather wants her far from danger, and his assistant police chief, though too sexy to ignore, is keeping some of the evidence to himself.Either way, Opal’s having none of it... moreOpal never expected to find a dead body shortly after returning home to Crystal Cove. But there it was, floating in the water. Still, if she’d needed a sign that she was meant to use her magic to help her grandpa solve the town’s troubles, she couldn’t ask for a better one.Except, her police chief grandfather wants her far from danger, and his assistant police chief, though too sexy to ignore, is keeping some of the evidence to himself.Either way, Opal’s having none of it. She’s going to prove she’s a valuable asset, and the best way to do that is to solve the crime. The police are dragging their feet, and Opal knows if they don’t crack the case soon, someone might get away with murder. If she needs help, she’ll call her BFF who may just be a psychic. Grab your copy of Murder and Moonstones today to immerse yourself in murder, magic and mayhem! Murder and Moonstones is the first book in the Crystal Cove Cozy Mystery series. If you enjoy lighthearted, paranormal mysteries with a fun romance, then you’ll love Cindy Stark’s mystical adventures! less

Something crazy is going on in Crystal Cove…Opal Mayland is at odds with her beloved police chief grandfather, and his callousness is breaking her heart. She can’t decide if he’s lost his mind, or if he hates that she’s now a full-fledged witch. She loves solving mysteries, but she’ll avoid all spells and sleuthing in her cozy, seaside town until she figures him out... moreSomething crazy is going on in Crystal Cove…Opal Mayland is at odds with her beloved police chief grandfather, and his callousness is breaking her heart. She can’t decide if he’s lost his mind, or if he hates that she’s now a full-fledged witch. She loves solving mysteries, but she’ll avoid all spells and sleuthing in her cozy, seaside town until she figures him out. It doesn’t help that Assistant Police Chief Lucas Keller hasn’t bothered to call, making her wonder if she’d imagined his interest. Maybe she’s the one losing her mind. Instead, she’ll focus on a lost little kitten and the beautiful cars that have come to town for Crystal Cove’s annual car show.But, the universe has other plans. Before the event can begin, Opal discovers one of the participants dead in the charming Victorian inn by the sea. Lucas is first on scene and suddenly back in her life. Worse, all fingers point to a dear friend as the murderer, and as much as she wants, Opal can’t stand by and do nothing.Now, her grandfather’s angry that she’s involved, the inn’s ghosts are ranting and sweeping down the halls, and Opal sort of snitched on the auto parts store owner, making her mad, too. But, Opal has her friends, her magic, and a crazy old psychic as a new roommate to help her solve the mystery. She hopes. less

Much is afoot in Crystal Cove.If Opal Mayland had her way, her sweet, new kitty would prove to be her familiar, and the mysterious assistant chief of police would be her boyfriend. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Though Lucas seems to like her, he keeps his distance, and the sassy little kitten prefers the company of her crazy psychic roommate... moreMuch is afoot in Crystal Cove.If Opal Mayland had her way, her sweet, new kitty would prove to be her familiar, and the mysterious assistant chief of police would be her boyfriend. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Though Lucas seems to like her, he keeps his distance, and the sassy little kitten prefers the company of her crazy psychic roommate. And what’s up with her grandpa’s girlfriend who seems to be controlling his life?To make matters worse, the spell Opal used to keep her former boyfriend at bay has gone awry, and karma insists on having a say in how it all turns out. While trying to escape her past, Opal stumbles across another dead body. This time, she’s drawn into the investigation whether she likes it or not, and the cost may be her sanity.Luckily, Opal’s bestie has her back, and Lucas shows up when she needs him most. If she can keep her head on straight, she might get one thing to go her way. less

All Opal wants is a creamy scoop of cherry chocolate chip ice cream, but she gets two feuding ice cream parlors instead. She fears the trouble in her quaint seaside town of Crystal Cove will get worse, and she’s right. One of the ice cream shop owners disappears, leaving the other looking guiltier than a girl who’s just eaten a pint of her favorite flavor.Fortunately, Lucas wants to solve the mystery as much as Opal does, giving her more opportunities to get close to him... moreAll Opal wants is a creamy scoop of cherry chocolate chip ice cream, but she gets two feuding ice cream parlors instead. She fears the trouble in her quaint seaside town of Crystal Cove will get worse, and she’s right. One of the ice cream shop owners disappears, leaving the other looking guiltier than a girl who’s just eaten a pint of her favorite flavor.Fortunately, Lucas wants to solve the mystery as much as Opal does, giving her more opportunities to get close to him. That is until a mysterious stranger threatens their budding relationship. Still, with her sweet kitten eager to help and Aunt Kettle’s enigmatic psychic abilities, she might be able to solve the mystery before the heat of the investigation melts all the ice cream. less

Finally, Opal is in sync with Lucas, and as a couple, they’ve teamed up for the neighboring town’s sand sculpting contest. The competition will be gritty, but Opal thinks their Siren’s Island sculpture just might sail to the top and win.She wishes her newfound happiness could extend to everyone else in her life, too. But that’s not likely to happen with a paranormal hunting grandpa who can be crabby and outspoken, and with her psychic roommate who’s as powerful as she is crazy... moreFinally, Opal is in sync with Lucas, and as a couple, they’ve teamed up for the neighboring town’s sand sculpting contest. The competition will be gritty, but Opal thinks their Siren’s Island sculpture just might sail to the top and win.She wishes her newfound happiness could extend to everyone else in her life, too. But that’s not likely to happen with a paranormal hunting grandpa who can be crabby and outspoken, and with her psychic roommate who’s as powerful as she is crazy. Still, if Opal can keep Aunt Kettle and her grandfather from clashing, she’ll call it a success.Lucas, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with his demon uncle, and he’s willing to do everything within his mortal power to get him to head inland and leave them alone.Then, a body is discovered under the sand, and the tide turns. For the first time in his life, Lucas ends up on the other side of an investigation and needs all the help he can get. It’s up to Opal, her sweet kitten familiar, and her trusted friends to prove his innocence before he ends up in handcuffs, leaving the killer to roam free. less