Ghost Cozy Mystery

Hindsight is 20-20. An ordinary photo shoot becomes an extraordinary invitation to adventure when Marley Montgomery encounters a mysterious photobomber on a Miami beach. The bathing beauty, dressed in swimwear from a century ago, pops up in almost every frame. When the fashionable flapper follows Marley back to her hometown of Enchanted Springs, the mystery deepens. Before long, Marley realizes that her photos reveal more than meets the eye—and that her gift for photography is bigger than she ever imagined. As a favor to her grandmother, Marley agrees to photograph the community's ...

Who sent Halloween LaVeau a mysterious cauldron? Until Hallie knows where exactly the cauldron came from she must resist using it. Is the cauldron connected to the werewolves threatening Halloween LaVeau’s status as leader of the Underworld? Things are getting hairy in Enchantment Pointe.Hallie suspects her new neighbor might be involved with the werewolves. When another stranger shows up Hallie becomes worried for her safety. Things aren’t as they seem and if Hallie doesn’t see through the façade soon her life will be shattered. "Rose Pressey's books are fun!" Janet Evanovich

L.J. Carter’s move back to Julep, Mississippi has been much more complicated than she ever imagined. She discovers that her momma’s death was actually a murder, and Momma’s ghost is still hanging around to talk about it. The Deputy Sheriff tried to kill her, various dead people keep showing up unannounced at her house, and the hunky shrimper, Vandergast, turns out he’s not exactly who she thought he was. But the good news is that the salon is busier than ever, now that Kyle is there to keep everyone on their toes. And there is a bakery right down the street from the salon – so ...

A bewitching bookstore. A tome of secrets. And a crime-solving witch. After inheriting a magical bookshop and an obnoxious black cat, Mercy Brew moves to Hemlock Hills, California, with her French bulldog. For a bibliophile witch, it’s a dream come true. Unfortunately the bookstore also comes with a murder mystery to solve. When Mercy discovers that her eccentric aunt was murdered and an irate coven member turns up dead, she knows trouble is brewing. Especially when Mercy becomes the prime suspect in the crimes, and both casualties are linked to a mystically sealed book. Determined to ...

I told you I was sick, reads the headstone above Mamie Sue Preston's grave. She was the richest woman in Sleepy Hollow, Kentucky, and also the biggest hypochondriac. Ironic, considering someone killed her - and covered it up perfectly. And how does Emma Lee, proprietor of the Eternal Slumber Funeral Home, know all this? Because Mamie Sue's ghost told her, that's how. And she's offering big bucks to find the perp.

Nuptial Nightmares and Deadly Desires While Deputy Danielle attempts to steer through the stormy seas of her sister's upcoming wedding, she is beset by their domineering mother's ceaseless meddling. As underlying tensions peak, tragedy strikes: a member of the bridal party is gruesomely silenced. Desperate for clues, Kacie tries to communicate with the departed soul but finds herself thwarted. Her roller-coaster romance with the elusive specter, Patrick, reaches a pivotal juncture, compelling her to ponder if the tangible allure of Sheriff Warren might offer the emotional anchor she yearns ...

Crushed at the Book Emporium When a witch ends up dead at her place of business, the accusations fly. Could a disgruntled employee and fellow witch have had enough of the sour grapes? Or was the vagrant in the back alley tired of having the cops called on him constantly? And what is wrong with the deceased's husband? He seems spacey and out of sorts. Is it the tragedy of the murder, or is it guilt? Sophie is on the rampage and she has Ben in her sights. Can Cora convince her that a past terrible wrong can somehow be righted, or is it too late? Will Sophie fulfill the prophesy the ancient ...

When I rented a room in an old Victorian inn, I expected creaking floors, flickering lights, and maybe an eerie atmosphere—but not actual ghosts. And I never imagined that simply seeing them might cost me my life. After escaping a hellish marriage to a manipulative man, all I wanted was a fresh start—no drama, and definitely no chaos. Instead, soon after I step into the inn, a supernatural symbol sears beneath my fingernail, giving me the ability to see ghosts as living during full moons. Then I'm told terrifying creatures want me dead to take that symbol. And then I learn my name—...

A haunted mansion, a priceless painting, and a spirited sleuth. It’s just another magic Monday in Enchanted Springs. Welcome to Enchanted Springs, where magic is real, ghosts are friendly, and time is anything but linear. Marley Montgomery is the newest proprietor of the Enchanted Antique Shop. She’s also the latest in a line of time-traveling witches, a talent that caught her completely by surprise. Upended by her unexpected abilities, she's come back to her charming hometown—a perfectly normal paranormal community. Nestled within its borders, witches cast spells, spirited ghosts ...

Ripley Van Raden’s life centers around the spooky. At every turn, Rip finds herself drawn into paranormal trouble. By day, she’s head librarian in Devil’s Moon, Kentucky, and at night, she guides people on her ghostly tour of the haunted streets and buildings of town. Rip is planning a charity Halloween party at the library. Things aren’t going by the book though when a couple of spirits crash the party. Plus, a local shop owner is accused of murder and an antique box might hold the clue to solve the case. Adding another chapter to the story, a mystery man is following Rip, and soon...

What's a witch to do when faced with protecting the ones she loves against an unimaginable evil? Ever had one of those days when everything is going too well? When you have that sense that the other boot is about to drop? Welcome to my day. It's the Annual Saltwater Cove Show, and this year there are more rides, show bags, food stalls, and competitions than ever before. Witches from worlds near and far have descended to try their hand at winning the prestigious Witch Wonder Trophy for best witch baker. When Seraphina Morgan from the Coven of the Night Moon turns up dead, all avenues lead to...

Mel Turner can't resist the chance to bring the Crockett Theater, a decrepit San Francisco art nouveau movie palace, back to life. But there's a catch for Turner Construction: Several artists are currently squatting in the building, and they aren't the only ones haunting the once-grand halls of the historic theater.... When one of the squatters is found dead, the police department has a long list of suspects to investigate.

What secrets have lured Maya Thompson's estranged sister back to Sunridge Junction? Retired police detective Maya Thompson’s life in Sunridge Junction is turned upside down when her estranged sister, Elise, appears on her doorstep, cloaked in mystery and begging for help. Haunted by their fractured past, they must untangle a web of long-buried family secrets surrounding a rare art piece that holds the key to their family's history. Accompanied by a trio of clever canine detectives and a wise elderly Shih Tzu, Maya and Elise embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. As ...

On the longest night of 1895, a terrible storm rages above Harewood Hall. Max, Markham and an injured Peterson are welcomed in by the Harewood family but quickly realise that the gathering is far from celebratory. For tonight marks the Ordeal of the Haunted Room. Every Harewood heir must endure one terrifying night alone in the Haunted Room before he can inherit the family seat. Legend says that ghosts will murder anyone who isn't the true heir. Francis Harewood's ordeal will begin at midnight and end at dawn, but it isn't long before everything goes horribly wrong.

MAVERICK: I might have been a crappy excuse for a big brother in the past, but now I’m making up for lost time… And time isn’t the only thing that’s lost. So is my sister, Astrid. So, I do what any good brother would do—I go after her. Concealing my true identity, I attend Blood Rose Academy as a professor of potions. And along for the ride is my new wife, Taliyah. Not only am I hoping we can find Astrid, but I’m really hoping we find her alive. ASTRID: Even though I definitely have a thing for vampires, that doesn’t mean I wanted to become one… And it definitely didn’t ...

After nearly losing everything in the most recent battle with Cullen, Eva isn’t sure how to pick up the pieces. First, there’s Mayer: Yes, he was initially working for Cullen, but when push came to shove, he protected Eva. Indeed, it’s only due to Mayer that Eva is even still free. Yet he also backstabbed her, so she isn’t sure how she should feel towards him or whether she can or should ever trust him again. Then there’s Mara—once Eva’s best friend, now things are beyond rocky between the two mermaids. All Eva wants is to resolve this feud between them, but unless Eva agrees ...

Best-selling author Susan Wittig Albert is especially beloved for creating herbalist and ex-lawyer China Bayles, hailed by Publishers Weekly as “in a class with lady sleuths V.I. Warshawski and Stephanie Plum.” In Widow’s Tears, China has urgent business to discuss with Ruby, a friend gifted with extrasensory perception. Meeting Ruby at a supposedly haunted house, China soon uncovers a mystery that may be linked to a deadly robbery that very night.

In the quaint town of Wisterious Bay, Alice, a spunky witch, just wants to spend her time quietly practicing her spells, and running her crystal and magic candle shop. But her peaceful existence is thrown into jeopardy when right before the Halloween celebrations are about to begin, she finds a body in her shop. Join Alicia, Felix her "humorous" talking skeleton, Augustus, the banished reaper, and Zoraida the newest familiar as they try to figure out who the killer is before Alicia ends up in jail for a crime she didn't commit. If you enjoy quirky characters, comedic cozy mysteries, and a ...

Cat and the members of her writers' retreat have just arrived in Outlaw, Colorado, an "Old West" tourist town complete with inhabitants dressed up as famous figures from history. But this authentic slice of Americana takes a murderous turn when a college student masquerading as a 19th-century saloon girl becomes history herself. Was she the intended target? Or did she take a hit meant for someone else? With a cast of suspects to choose from, Cat must unhorse the real culprit before a real-life ghost story is given a killer twist

Sugar Creek is all abuzz. A film is being shot on a historic plantation, and vintage clothing store owner Cookie Chanel is thrilled to provide authentic period outfits for its stars. When Cookie discovers the temperamental leading lady drowned in a pond, wearing a lovely vintage dress, she's suddenly on location for a real-life crime scene. And when a ghost says the dress belongs to her, the number of clues Cookie has to investigate rivals the size of her shoe collection.