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In the shadowed streets of 1868 New Orleans, grief has become Finola Blakey’s constant companion. As a death portraitist, she captures the final images of those who have departed, offering solace to mourning families. But when Finola is summoned to photograph a man who died from consumption, she stumbles upon a chilling discovery—a clue suggesting that the man’s death was not from illness. Now entangled in a murder investigation, Finola finds herself drawn to the case—and to the magnetic detective assigned to it, who has secrets of his own. As she navigates the perilous web of ...

When Halloween "Hallie" LaVeau inherited the family's mysterious manor and the Book of Mystics, her life was forever changed. Little did she know, this inheritance bound her to the Underworld, naming her as its reluctant leader. Hallie is no stranger to dark magic, but when dangerous forces within the supernatural realms begin to close in on her, she realizes just how deadly her new role may be. Her ex-fiancé, Nicolas Marcos, reappears out of the shadows, claiming he’s there to protect her from a threat she can’t yet understand. But Hallie knows better than to trust him—especially ...

Halloween LaVeau has settled into her role as leader of the Underworld nicely. For once things are going exactly as planned. The universe has other plans for Hallie though and decides to put a crack in her big black cauldron. When a mysterious vampire appears in Hallie's life, she must figure out if he's a bad guy or if she can trust him. Hallie is shocked to discover the vampire shares a bond with a special someone in her life. Hallie is convinced that the chaos in her life has something to do with a new spell book that shows up at LaVeau Manor. Now Hallie must find out why and where the ...

In the quaint town of Magnolia, Kentucky steeped in autumn's cozy embrace, Larue Donavan owns the local bookstore, She's not just a bookstore owner though. Larue is a spirited psychic medium. During the annual fall festival, Larue finds herself entwined in a chilling mystery when a local woman is found dead. To Larue's surprise, the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe appears, bringing dark wit and eerie insights. Now Larue must uncover secrets from the past and confront the specters of the present. With Poe’s sardonic humor and her friend Mindy by her side, Larue races against time to solve a ...

USA Today Bestselling Author Rose Pressey now writing as Rose Betancourt. Cookie Chanel owns the hottest vintage clothing store this side of the Mason Dixon line. Although, selling fabulous vintage fashion isn’t the only exciting thing Cookie has happening in Sugar Creek, Georgia. Cookie has a Halloween-themed wedding to plan. However, when not one, but two ghosts pop up wanting Cookie’s help solving their murders, then that might just put the nuptials on hold. A gothic skull-shaped hatpin perhaps holds the key to solving both murders. With the help of handsome Detective Valentine, ...

There’s a new ghost in town. Librarian Ripley Van Raden meets a mysterious woman roaming the stacks at Bilson Library. She needs Ripley’s help with finding out who killed her friend. Since Ripley deals with spooky spirits all the time, the woman thinks Ripley is just the person for the job. Ripley isn’t just a librarian, she’s a haunted tour guide leading people around the haunted streets of Devil’s Moon, Kentucky. Plus, Ripley communicates with ghosts via text, phone, email, or any tech gadget available. And her nifty psychic medium talent might just come in handy with finding a ...

Isabella Devereux "Bella" is enjoying her quiet life in New Orleans surrounded by mystical tomes as she runs her occult bookstore. But when handsome stranger Lucian Duval opens an opposing bookstore across the street, Bella's world is turned upside down. Bella discovers an old family spellbook passed down through generations that warns of a dangerously charming vampire coming for her and the book's secrets. As mysteries deepen, Bella can't ignore that Lucian perfectly matches the vampire's description. When Bella's best friend goes missing, she starts to suspect Lucian is involved. But he ...

In the bustling heart of Manhattan, Peyton Sterling is the quintessential attorney—a high-powered, driven lawyer whose life orbits around her career. Wrapped up in endless legal briefs and court cases, she's forged an armor of professionalism and dedication, leaving little room for holiday cheer or personal connections. But fate, in the form of a charming Santa, arrives unexpectedly. When Peyton collides with an enigmatic man dressed as Santa Claus, her well-ordered life takes an unexpected turn. Beneath the snowy beard and twinkling eyes lies a mystery that Peyton can't seem to resist. ...

As if Devil’s Moon, Kentucky isn’t haunted enough now a few spooky visitors have come to town. Librarian by day, Ripley Van Raden is not only in charge of the books, but she has to track down why there’s a sinister spirit hanging around the library. What’s even more terrifying is the spirit seems connected to a recent murder. At night Ripley guides tour-goers around the haunted locations of town. When a mystery man appears she has to find out if he’s the killer. Séances, ghosts, and peculiar strangers all stand in her way. At least she has the help of her hunky detective/...

Maggie Thomas, private investigator extraordinaire is enjoying the Miami sun and sand. She’s had a couple easy cases lately, which is a relief after recently being wrapped up in a few murder investigations. That all changes when her spunky orthopedic shoe wearing assistant Dorothy Raye’s main squeeze is accused of murder. Hunky Detective Jake Jackson worries the killer will come after Maggie. Handsome attorney Reynold Mitchell promises to get Dorothy’s beau out of jail. Maggie will need all hands on deck to solve this crime.

Maggie Thomas likes to think she’s tough and totally into this private eye thing. She got off to a rocky start, but things aren’t so bad now. Until she discovers a couple dead guys. Plus, while at the scene of the crime her hot detective boyfriend Jake Jackson places her in handcuffs. At least she has the help of her assistant Dorothy Raye who likes to kick butt while wearing her orthopedic shoes. Wielding her knitting needles like weapons is only one of Dorothy's talents. Maggie finds herself in big trouble this time. Will she find the killer before she ends up dead in the water?

Marci thinks mouthwatering pastries are just what her small Southern hometown needs. Most residents agree, saying that her baked goods are magical, creating love and good fortune all over town. When Kelly Lowry is shot in front of the shop, it gives the pastries a new meaning behind “to die for.” Who killed her, and why was her murder followed by a strange Frenchman’s appearance? When Antoine Dubois wanders into her quaint shop, Marci is smitten immediately. But soon, more questions arise than answers: How did Antoine end up in Kentucky? And what was his connection to the dead woman?

Yesterday Cece Cash came dangerously close to stuffing Derek North into the trunk of her car and dumping his body in the Vegas desert. Then she snapped out of her daydream and realized he wasn’t worth the prison time.As much as Cece hates to admit it, she needs Derek. Her old pal’s cash rescued her private investigation agency. Her witchcraft hadn’t been enough to save the business. Luckily for her, Derek has the money and she has the skills. Well, at least she thinks she has the skills. She’s still counting on the spell casting to help. Now if she can just pay Derek back, she’ll ...

Things are changing for Ripley Van Raden. She’s still head librarian and hauntedtour guide extraordinaire, but now she has a new endeavor. As if she isn’tsurrounded by enough spookiness, Rip and her boyfriend Detective Landon purchase ahaunted museum. When Rip receives a vase mailed to the museum, she assumes it’s ahaunted donation. Back at the library, a man is murdered. Soon Rip discovers the victim is somehow connected to the haunted vase. Now that she owns the vase is her life in danger? Does an inherited book hold the clue that she needs to solvethis crime? In the end, Rip is ...

Larue Donavan is a small town girl who just happens to be a world-renowned psychic medium. Yes, she talks to ghosts, but not just any ghosts... lately she’s become a celebrity ghost whisperer. Famous ghosts won’t leave her alone. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones interested in Larue. Evil entities have their sights set on her too, and they keep popping up around every corner. This time Larue finds herself in the presence of iconic film star Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn is a sex symbol in the afterlife too. Also there’s a mysterious man in town and Larue wonders what secrets he’s...

Cece Cash figures there's no harm in using a dash of witchcraft to help her private detective work. She might just change her mind though when one of her spells works a little too well. Cece's not in this alone. Derek North is her handsome partner. He likes to remind her daily that they're both partners now. The detective agency is equal. That means the good with the bad. When a client asks Cece to prove that a suicide was actually murder, Cece must use her witchy skills to keep from being the killer’s next victim. Will her luck run out in Vegas this time?

TV investigative reporter Chase Charley is on the case. When she receives a mysterious phone call telling her to check out a New Orleans jazz club, her instinctive sleuthing skills kick in. Once at the club, she discovers a crime scene. The owner of a voodoo tour is dead. The police find a paper with Chase's name and number in the victim's hand. Now Chase has to uncover why this man had her info. Not to mention what happened to him. Rival reporter Bill Dangerfield has been drawn into the case too. He thinks Chase should partner with him to get to the bottom of things. It's hard for Chase to...

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...

Maggie Thomas, P.I. and her orthopedic shoe wearing sidekick Dorothy Raye return. When Maggie witnesses a horrific accident it doesn’t take long for her to discover it was no accident. The victim’s wife hires Maggie to find the killer. But Detective Jake Jackson thinks he already knows the identity of the killer. Maggie disagrees. Who is right and will their opposing views cause friction in their new relationship?

Leader of the Underworld Halloween LaVeau is attending an award ceremony. Brothers Liam and Nicolas have been nominated for Coven Leader of the Year. Things take a strange turn when ghosts and magic collide during the ceremony. There will be no awards given out if Halloween doesn’t gain control of the event.Previously published in the Spell of the Ball anthology.