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Something is hunting in Misty Valley—and this time, it isn’t a ghost. The dead don’t usually ask for help. Well, around me they do. But when the silent spirit of Sir Nathan Trimbolt appears in my café, I don’t have much choice. Sir Nathan returned home from the Battle of Waterloo only to be murdered days later. Now he’s cursed to roam the grounds of Trimbolt Manor, unable to rest until he uncovers the truth behind his death. The problem? He remembers almost nothing about how he died.

A French Press of Murder blends high-stakes urban fantasy with a cozy paranormal mystery heart—featuring witches under pressure, ghosts with opinions, deadly magical politics, and a heroine who just wanted a quiet cup of coffee.

What would you do to survive the apocalypse? What begins as a beautiful summer day ends in disaster when a massive solar flare strikes the Earth, burning out all electronic devices around the planet and plunging the world into darkness. Kirstie and her high school friends are stranded at an amusement park in southern New Hampshire with no way to return to their homes outside of Concord. Her mother, Danielle, is trapped in Boston when the disaster strikes; rather than seeking shelter in the city, she begins the long and dangerous journey home to find her daughter.

I haven’t seen Inspector Stirling for weeks… at his insistence, not mine. But when Spencer and I stumble across the most bizarre of gardens situated right in the middle of Highgate Cemetery and then very nearly get trapped within it? Well, the inspector is the first person who needs to know about it! The only problem is the blasted man won’t listen to me! And when I insist that his most recent missing person case is tied to this very strange garden? As always, he refuses to allow me to get involved.

An urgent call from Stacie Maroni’s friend, Meredith, interrupts the sleuth’s New Year's Eve plans for a romantic evening. Instead, she and Detective Michael O'Hare rush to the country club only to find it is too late to help their friend. Not quite how they wanted to bring in the New Year. A fully booked event for the annual bash translates into an overabundance of suspects and a variety of motives.

What if the return of Jesus Christ wasn’t announced with trumpets and fanfare—but instead began quietly, with the lives of a single mother, her terminally ill daughter, and a world on the brink of despair?

A brutal alien civilization invades Korin and Arranon, intent on depleting the natural resources of both worlds. Forced to expose her extraordinary abilities, revealing her forbidden birth, Cadet Erynn Yager's life crumbles and her guarded web of secrets unravels.

When a prominent doctor and outspoken advocate for child abuse victims is murdered, trauma counselor and amateur sleuth Stacie Maroni can’t help but wonder if there’s more to the tragedy than meets the eye. At the same time, whispers of financial misappropriation in programs meant to aid victims have surfaced. Both the good doctor and the suspect agencies shared interest in child welfare - could the two be connected, or is it just a coincidence?

Glendola Burnet trained for years to become a member of the Elite, but after suffering a personal tragedy, she fled from her homeland and left her future behind. Now, five years later, at the onset of a war in the mortal realm, she discovers her friend is missing, and to get him back she will need to work with the one person who has the power to destroy her newfound stability.

Echoes of Eleanor is a gripping tale of ancient magic, unwavering determination, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the dimly lit halls of MacLeod Manor, an ancient evil stirs, threatening to unleash its malevolent power upon the unsuspecting world. When historian Riley uncovers a cryptic spell hidden within the pages of a forbidden tome, she unknowingly sets into motion a chain of events that could spell doom for all who dwell within the ancient walls.

Former Texan beauty pageant queen Annabelle Stonewood is lured to Hollywood in 1932 with promises of being an extra at the renowned Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. She's in awe of the glitz and glamour surrounding her but soon discovers being a small fish in a big pond is tougher than it looks. This bubbly gal never had such a tough time making friends before! Having failed to make an impression after a few shoots, Annabelle is poached by the notorious publicity department.

When foundling Maggie takes a job caring for Edward, she knows him only as a young man declared mad and kept privately under the care of a physician to avoid any scandal for his family. But Edward is the heir to the Duke of Buckingham and when his father dies his family determine to marry him off to secure the title and the estate. Edward insists that Maggie stay by his side, so she must be passed off as a lady for one social season, during which time a marriage can be arranged.

When Spencer gets stuck inside the magical Midnight Garden, I will not rest until I can release him. Unfortunately, Inspector Grant Stirling isn’t thinking along the same lines. Truth be told, I believe he’d happily wipe his hands of the garden and Spencer. Good thing for Spencer that he isn’t relying on Scotland Yard!

All of London is abuzz about the newest scandal: Poison Pen Letters. These letters, written anonymously, are plaguing the upper classes and include highly personal and damning information that could ruin numerous reputations. And guess who happens to be investigating them? The highly irritable Inspector Grant Stirling. Just as ornery and difficult as he’s always been, it seems I can’t stop crossing paths with the cantankerous man. When my closest friend, Lady Caroline Ashmore, receives her own detestable letter with allegations that are too lewd for respectable eyes, I decide to get involved.

For Millie and the Siren of the Seas' crew members, the Southampton departure is bittersweet, as they leave behind new friends that they’ve made, including Halbert Pennyman, an area homeless man. Within hours of the ship leaving port to head back to Miami, the ship's chief of security discovers the Southampton Strangler could very well be on board. As disturbing events begin to unfold, Millie is convinced that not only is the strangler on board, but she's also managed to get on the killer’s radar.

Grace Petrucci strongly disbelieves in marriage—and divorce rates back her up. She’s happiest when she takes her Cessna into the sky, far above the fray of personal drama. Little does she know that the man she remembers as a nerdy teenager is about to send her into an emotional tailspin when they unexpectedly meet at a Las Vegas wedding.

Jesse has started to take on more responsibility at Twelve Palms Ranch and Rhett is making real progress. She is feeling excited about the future but then she has to start giving Rhett’s owner riding lessons. She starts to lose confidence in herself and in her position at Twelve Palms Ranch. Will Jesse stay at Twelve Palms Ranch or will she give up her dreams to become a horse trainer?

Carina Coffman has worked hard to fulfill her grandmother's dream of turning the family farm into an artists retreat. She thought the only obstacles she had left to deal with were a disgruntled neighbor unhappy with her new venture, and training Larry the goat to stop head-butting his companions Curly and Moe. When one of her guests ends up impaled by the longhorn of Ferdinand the taxidermied bull, however, she has her work cut out for her.