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There is a lot to be thankful for in this quirky whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... Cornbread dressing, candied yams, and creamy mashed potatoes are just some of the delicious side dishes that will be served at the table this Thanksgiving holiday...and you'll also want to get ready for Leo's mystery dish! Unfortunately, no one counted on a taste-testing judge keeling over after sampling the cranberry sauce in a side dish competition held days before the grand holiday meal. Raven, Mr. Leo, and the gang might need to call upon the new coven members to help figure out this murder mystery! You'll want to enjoy a slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream to top off this season's magical tale!

Prepare yourself for an exciting clash of intellects as two powerful opponents face off in USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne's latest gripping thriller within the Touch of Evil series... Lorelei Jameson, a woman of wealth and mystery, strides purposefully through the doors of S&E Investigations with a mixture of desperation and determination. A year ago, tragedy struck when her younger sister met a horrific end. The cause of death was heinous and unmistakable: a clear, plastic bag had been wrapped around the young woman's head, effectively suffocating her. Now, an eerie sense of déjà vu grips a prominent town as news spreads of another victim succumbing to the same merciless end. Former FBI consultant Brooklyn Sloane agrees to take the case. However, local authorities bristle at the involvement of a private firm muddling their investigation. Brook and her team are met with even more resistance when she reveals a crucial detail from her profile-the killer is a woman. Brook and her team find themselves entangled with a master manipulator. Her relentless pursuit of justice will be tested like never before as the boundaries begin to blur between the hunter and the hunted. Who will be left standing when the twisted game of cat and mouse finally comes to a shocking end?

Prepare for the chilling echoes of truth to be unraveled one page at a time in the latest psychological thriller by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... Fear has taken root within a small mountain town as a serial killer stalks the isolated trails of the Smoky Mountains. The remains left behind leave little doubt that the victims have suffered excruciating deaths. The brutal nature of the murders has left a local community shaken and afraid for their own safety. Brooklyn Sloane and her investigative unit are brought in by the FBI to uncover the truth behind these horrific atrocities. After examining the crime scenes, Brook's criminal profile begins to emerge, revealing that the killer is intimately familiar with the terrain. He even possesses a knowledge of the mountains known only to someone who lives amongst the residents. When another hiker goes missing, the stakes are raised and the clock is reset. With the killer hidden in a fog of anonymity, Brook and her team have no choice but to devise an elaborate plan-one that could very well put her own life at risk-to lure the killer out of shadows.

USA Today-Bestsellerautorin Kennedy Layne bringt Ihnen den atemberaubenden Abschluss der Witwentöter-Trilogie... Ridge Killian hätte es vorgezogen, anonym zu bleiben, da er in seinem früheren Leben einer der effizientesten Scharfschützen der jüngeren US-Militärgeschichte gewesen war. Er hatte sich sogar ein Haus in einer friedlichen Nachbarschaft gekauft, in der das häufigste Verbrechen darin bestand, nicht hinter seinem Hund aufzuräumen. Sein ruhiges Leben wird auf den Kopf gestellt, als sein Nachbar halbtot vor seiner Haustür auftaucht. Lily Hudson hatte schon immer eine Abneigung gegen Aufmerksamkeit, aber das scheint keine Rolle zu spielen, als sie nur knapp einen Angriff in ihrem eigenen Haus überlebt. Sie hat irgendwie die Aufmerksamkeit eines Serienmörders namens "der Witwenpflücker" auf sich gezogen und ist nun in der Öffentlichkeit als einziges überlebendes Opfer bekannt. Ridge gerät in eine missliche Lage, als die Presse seine Identität als ihr Retter und Lilys Fähigkeit, den Mörder zu identifizieren, publik macht. Ihre erzwungene Zweisamkeit in Schutzhaft entwickelt sich zu einer knisternden Chemie, die keiner von ihnen ignorieren kann, aber das treibt den Witwenpflücker nur an, die eine Frau zu vernichten, die für seine öffentliche Demütigung verantwortlich ist.

USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne returns to the Touch of Evil series with a new riveting thriller, where nothing is ever as it seems... Fifteen years ago, four families, across three states, were brutally murdered in their homes. It took sixteen months for a team of federal agents to capture the serial killer responsible. For over a decade, Elijah Barone has been serving multiple life sentences in a maximum-security prison, bringing relief across the country and closure to the victims' loved ones. Former FBI consultant Brooklyn Sloane needs a distraction from her life, both personally and professionally. In search of a much-needed break, she agrees to teach a class on criminal profiling at a local university. It is during a class assignment on successfully closed cases that the light is shined on the truth. Elijah Barone is a cold-blooded killer, but he isn't responsible for killing the Knox family, which means another killer is still stalking from the shadows. The brutality of the murders leaves Brook unable to walk away from the case. But as she looks deeper into the past, the killer's identity all points back to someone who belongs to the Knox family. Brook knows all too well that family secrets can't remain buried. She, alongside her team, won't stop until the killer is brought to justice. Only this killer knows how to remain hidden-and he'll do whatever is necessary to silence the truth.

From obsession to death, this pulse-pounding thriller within the Touch of Evil Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne will leave you looking over your shoulder... Former FBI consultant Brooklyn Sloane is about to walk into her favorite café wanting nothing more than her usual morning caramel macchiato when she notices a bloody handprint on the window. Anyone else would have instructed the barista to call the police, picked up her favorite beverage off the counter, and then walked the rest of the way to the office. Brook isn't just anyone, though. She recognizes the signature of a serial killer who used to haunt the city over three years ago before he abruptly disappeared into the restless wind. He had been known to stalk his victims for weeks before abducting and killing them. Their bodies had never been found, but he'd made sure that their loved ones knew of their demise with a single, bloody handprint...at the very place that they had gone missing. Brook has one objective-draft a profile to find the killer before he strikes again. But as the team dives deeper into the case and into the lives of the previous victims, a twist in the investigation finally reveals itself. The killer has been dead ever since the previous killings had stopped. Are they chasing a copycat killer or something far worse?

A little bit of clover is sprinkled all throughout this baffling whodunit in the next installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...Spring is just around the corner, the neighborhood squirrels are about to come out of their winter hibernation, and dandelions are sure to be abundant everywhere in the village square. Raven begins to notice that her familiar is having good fortune that goes far beyond an ordinary stroke of luck. When she discovers an enchanted shamrock stuck to a tuft of his fur, all might not be what it seems. An exciting treasure hunt ensues, but not for a pot of gold. Instead, Raven and the gang are on borrowed time to find out who tried to cast a divination spell gone awry that could have had serious consequences for one of their own.You'll definitely want to have a rub of the blarney stone for luck to help solve this cozy mystery!

USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne brings you the thrilling conclusion to the Office Roulette trilogy...Gareth Nicollet had been born into wealth, but he'd learned at an early age that money wasn't everything it was cracked up to be. Regrettably, he'd made a meaningful choice early on in his life that now threatened his future with the woman he loved.Cynthia Ellsworth valued many things, but trust and loyalty were at the top of her list. She'd always known the man who shared her bed had secrets, but she never thought in a million years that he had the ability to destroy her career and her heart with a single blow.Someone once said that greed was balanced by fear, but that wasn't entirely true when there was nothing left to lose. Unfortunately, Gareth's secret is the very reason the roulette wheel is spinning and Cynthia's life hangs in the balance.

Delicious chocolates and mysterious gifts are leaving quite a deathly impression in the next installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...Someone seems to want the local librarian-who just happens to be the town's friendly neighborhood werewolf-erased from Paramour Bay's history! After some strange turn of events, it's concluded that regifting a box of heart-shaped chocolates might not have been such a great idea. The recipient ends up dead and a puzzling whodunit ensues, while Raven and the gang must band together to protect one of their own. You'll want to brew up your own cup of tea before reading this quirky murder mystery...just to be safe!

Ghostly antics and magical chaos turn into a hauntingly mischievous tale in this delightful continuation of USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne's cozy paranormal mystery series...The small coastal Connecticut town of Paramour Bay has brought a lot of surprises to Raven Marigold's life, but she never expected to encounter a bona fide honest to gosh ghost!It appears that Raven and her familiar have made quite the name for themselves on the other side as amateur sleuths...enticing an endearing tea-drinking spirit to seek their help to solve a kidnapping, of sorts. You see, the sweet apparition's familiar didn't follow her into the afterlife and has gone missing-even from the eyes of the dead! Grab a cup of hot tea and a cozy blanket so that you can snuggle in front of the warm hearth of your fireplace with this riveting supernatural tale that will have you smiling well into the night!

Shenanigans are brewing up once more in Paramour Bay as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne continues her cozy paranormal mystery series...New Year's Eve is just a week away, and Raven Marigold knows exactly how she wants to spend the remainder of her holiday break before the glittery ball drops-solving a fifty-three-year-old murder and clearing her grandmother's reputation!Raven doesn't have a lot of time between memorizing enchanting spells, creating magical tea blends, and finally going out on her first date in months, but she's willing to combine all three if it means eliminating the shadow of guilt that has loomed over her family's surname for over five decades.Grab your pointy party hats, bring your mystical noisemakers, and ring in the New Year with the quirky characters of Paramour Bay!

It's a baffling time when quirky dreams become reality in the next mystifying installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...It's that time of year when winter's icy grasp is still hanging over the area, yet a few hopeful hints of spring are dangling in the crisp air. You know that moment when the feeling of regret has everyone on edge, thinking that maybe they should have gone ahead and taken their vacations in the deep south where the sun is still shining and warm, the birds are merrily chirping, and dreams are just dreams.That's not the case in the quaint coastal Connecticut town of Paramour Bay. Raven Marigold is flummoxed when not one, not two, but three shockingly realistic dreams have come true in the span of only one week. She might be a witch, but she knows for certain that she isn't psychic. When a fourth dream reveals a wicked witch casting a fatal spell upon one of the Marigolds, it's a race against time to prevent her nightmare from coming true.Bring your comfy pillow and a magical dreamcatcher if you want to help Raven and the gang attempt to solve this latest mystery pertaining to a vision of winter's most frightening forecast!

A chilling confession unleashes deadly secrets in the next riveting thriller by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... In downtown D.C., an emergency surgery is performed on a prominent psychiatrist following a multi-car accident. The ICU nurse on duty has heard many interesting utterances from her groggy patients over the years. Unfortunately, nothing can prepare her for the disturbing revelation that surfaces from her current patient as he regains consciousness from a drug-induced state. Former FBI consultant Brooklyn Sloane is well acquainted with how doubt and fear can ruin a person's life. It's that reason she takes on a case no one else wants to touch. A respected nurse believes that her patient is a serial killer. A doctor held in the highest esteem by his colleagues, admired by his friends, adored by his family, and who is now claiming his innocence. As each layer of the investigation is pulled back, something sinister begins to emerge from the darkness. Brook and her team eventually find themselves on the brink of a terrifying discovery that will change the dynamics of the case. The dark and twisted truth will ultimately shake D.C.'s high society and shatter lives forever.

USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne brings you the stunning conclusion to The Widow Taker trilogy...Ridge Killian would have preferred to stay anonymous, given his past life as one of the most efficient snipers in recent U.S. military history. He even bought a house in a peaceful neighborhood where the most prevalent crime was not picking up after your dog. His quiet life is turned upside down when his next-door neighbor turns up half-dead on his doorstep.Lily Hudson always had an aversion to attention, but that doesn't seem to matter when she narrowly survives an attack in her own home. She has somehow caught the attention of a serial killer dubbed The Widow Taker and is now known to the public as the lone surviving victim. Ridge finds himself in a predicament when the press leaks his identity as her savior, along with Lily's ability to identify the killer. Their forced commiseration in protective custody spins into a sizzling chemistry neither one of them can ignore, but that only fuels The Widow Taker to eradicate the one woman who is responsible for his public humiliation. "Thrilling. Intoxicating. And after you read, lock your doors!" Carrie Ann Ryan, NYT Bestselling Author of Wrapped In Ink

Pumpkin tea blends aren't the only things that are being stirred up in the next baffling whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...All Hallows' Eve is only a fortnight away, and the residents of Paramour Bay can't wait to get their hands on all the candy corn, caramel apples, and pumpkin tea blends this fall season. As a matter of fact, the highly anticipated Halloween Festival is about to kick off in town square with the reveal of the largest pumpkin that has ever been grown in their very own local pumpkin patch.There's only one itsy-bitsy problem-someone has stolen the town's prized jack-o-lantern! Raven ropes Leo into solving another mystery, but he goes all in when he realizes that a pilfered pumpkin is the least of their worries!Fill up your candy bowl, grab your favorite pumpkin-flavored drink, and get ready to solve the perplexing case of the missing prized pumpkin!

Die fesselnde und spannende Suche nach dem Witwenmörder geht weiter in diesem fesselnden Thriller der USA Today-Bestsellerautorin Kennedy Layne...Lincoln Roche hat die meiste Zeit seiner Karriere damit verbracht, Profile von Serienmördern zu erstellen, und bei einer Sache ist er sich absolut sicher - der Mann, der für die jüngste Mordserie in Connecticut verhaftet wurde, passt nicht in das Profil. Schon bald kommen Beweise ans Licht, die Lincs Theorien bestätigen, aber das bedeutet nur, dass die Zahl der Opfer wieder ansteigen wird.Quinn Simmons glaubt fest daran, dass es ihre Pflicht ist, die Witwen von Winter Heights zu warnen, dass ein Mörder es auf sie abgesehen hat, weil er es genießt, Unschuldige zu töten. Sie hatte nie die Absicht, die Sprecherin des Witwenpflückers zu sein, aber das Paket, das sie erhält, macht die Spielregeln deutlich - sie muss seine Botschaften verbreiten, sonst wird er ein weiteres Opfer fordern.Linc hat keine andere Wahl, als mit der Reporterin zusammenzuarbeiten, die dafür verantwortlich ist, dass dieser Soziopath die gewünschte Anerkennung erhält. Seine Abneigung verwandelt sich schnell in etwas faszinierendere Gefühle, als Quinn die einzige Frau wird, die er nicht in die üblichen Kategorien einordnen kann. Was verbirgt sie, und warum ist sie das nächste Ziel des Witwenpflückers geworden? Nun müssen sie einen Wettlauf gegen die Zeit führen, um einen Serienmörder zu fangen, der sich selbst als Quinns Retter sieht.

A supernatural-hunting podcaster. A soul-collecting ghost. A spine-tingling suspense. Phoebe Burrow enjoys teaching courses in the occult at her local university, but she also doubles as a podcaster during the summer months. What started out as a thesis project soon turned into a successful podcast called Graveside Mysteries, but Phoebe has ulterior motives when investigating these hauntings. She wants to prove the supernatural exists in order to explain the disturbing visions she has of her sister...her dead sister. When a cryptic email is sent to Phoebe's best friend and business partner about an old haunted house, Phoebe dives into the mysterious tales spoken on many dark nights in Rustic, Ohio. According to local legend, Margaret Shiller fell down her basement stairs and broke her neck. Over the past sixty years, three others have met a similar fate inside the decaying dwelling, leaving the townsfolk convinced that Margaret's roaming spirit is collecting souls to avoid spending eternity alone. As the mysterious enigma of the Shiller house unravels, Phoebe soon learns that the truth may lie not with the supernatural but with the living. The last thing she needs is a possible homicide case, along with a very skeptic sheriff. Deep within the walls of the abandoned structure, she realizes it's not only the spirits whispering their untold stories into the dark of night, but it is her sister speaking to her from beyond the grave.

Whimsical bats aren't the only thing vanishing into thin air in the next whacky whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...Summertime is drawing to an end and taking with it the humidity, hay fever, and annoying mosquitos that couldn't seem to quench their thirst this past season. Unfortunately, the insects aren't the only thing biting in the quaint, coastal town of Paramour Bay, Connecticut!Raven Marigold is getting ready to host a blow-out end of summer sale to clear out her inventory at the teashop when word starts circulating that some of the furry critters escaped the local pet shop...including a rescued, hairy-legged vampire bat who is looking for his forever home. Raven and her familiar set out to discover if the missing bat is in anyway related to the mysterious visiting vampire they have yet to identify, but they soon learn that there is more to the mystery than meets the eye!Grab your wooden stakes and garlic necklaces for this quirky tale of unmasking a vampiric threat that might be closer than you think!

It's the most magical time of the year this holiday season in the next whacky whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... Snow flurries are falling, carolers are caroling, and jingle bells are jingling in the week leading up to Christmas Day. Unfortunately, not everyone is enjoying the holiday spirit. As Raven Marigold and her familiar make an evening deposit for the teashop, they find themselves held hostage by two bank robbers-one posing as Santa Claus, and the other masquerading as a not-so-merry elf! Not all is what it seems, though. What at first appears to be a straightforward bank robbery might just turn out to have elements of dark magic behind it! Grab a plate of sugar cookies and a steaming mug of hot chocolate before you dive into this comical Christmas caper! Ho-ho-ho!

The gripping and suspenseful search for The Widow Taker continues in this mesmerizing thriller by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...Lincoln Roche has spent most of his career profiling serial killers, and there is one thing he is absolutely certain of-the man arrested for the most recent killing spree in Connecticut doesn't fit the profile. Evidence soon comes to light to vindicate Linc's theories, but that only means the tally of victims will begin to rise once again.Quinn Simmons fully believes it was her solemn duty to warn the widows of Winter Heights that a killer is targeting them for the sheer enjoyment of killing the innocent. She never intended to be The Widow Taker's spokeswoman, but the package she receives clearly states the rules of the game-she must broadcast his messages or else he will claim yet another victim.Linc has no choice but to work with the reporter responsible for giving this sociopath his desired recognition. His aversion quickly turns to emotions somewhat more intriguing when Quinn becomes the one woman he can't quite fit into the usual categories. What is she hiding and why has she become The Widow Taker's next target? They must now race against the clock to capture a serial killer who sees himself as Quinn's savior. "Thrilling. Intoxicating. And after you read, lock your doors!" Carrie Ann Ryan, NYT Bestselling Author of Wrapped In Ink

Someone is making a list and checking it twice in this festive holiday whodunit by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...What better time for a wedding when the sleigh bells are ringing and the snow is glistening this frosty season in the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay, Connecticut?Raven Marigold has been busy putting the finishing touches on her mother's wedding. Everything has been going according to plan, and there are only twelve hours left before the big ceremony. Raven doesn't see the harm in taking a few minutes to herself to enjoy the merriment of the season and the special occasion, but her frolic through the town square's winter wonderland has her stumbling headfirst into a snowman...and a brand-new mystery!Someone doesn't want Raven's mother getting married, and the mysterious individual is going to great lengths to make sure that the ceremony never takes place-even resorting to attempted murder!You'll want to have a lump of coal on hand when you find out who makes the naughty list in this year's frosty caper!

A deadly sin turns into a violent obsession in the next pulse-pounding thriller by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... In an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of a rural town in Northern Illinois, three brutalized bodies were discovered in different stages of decomposition. The crime scene produced no evidence, police had no leads, and the killer vanished back into the murky shadows. Until eight years later... When evil that has been dormant within the community begins to stir, former FBI consultant Brooklyn Sloane is brought onto the case. What she and her team discover is far darker and more twisted than they have ever dealt with before, igniting an urgent manhunt to catch a cold-blooded killer. But this killer is smart, cruel, and has been one step ahead of them the entire time. When Brook begins to unearth the truth, a shocking revelation changes the course of the investigation. She finds herself racing against the clock when the killer is determined to possess another soul, and this time the victim might be a little closer to home.

Die USA Today-Autorin Kennedy Layne präsentiert Ihnen eine packende Trilogie mit so überraschenden Wendungen, dass Ihnen der Atem stockt...Sie nennen ihn den Witwenpflücker...Als das FBI zu den Ermittlungen in einem Fall von drei ermordeten Frauen hinzugezogen wird, hat Special Agent Dean Malone nicht damit gerechnet, dass der Fall so persönlich werden würde. Seine Mutter ist eine Witwe, genau wie die Frauen, die in dunklen Lachen ihres eigenen Blutes starben. Er tut sein Bestes, um bei jedem einzelnen sinnlosen Mord unparteiisch zu bleiben, aber das ändert sich, als er herausfindet, wie genau der Witwenpflücker seine Opfer auswählt.Kenna Burke ist nach dem Tod ihres Mannes vor fast drei Jahren endlich bereit, in das Land der Lebenden zurückzukehren. Mit dem einfachen Klingeln ihrer Türklingel droht nun ein obszönes Übel, dass ihr die Hoffnung auf ein neues Leben zerstören will. Special Agent Dean Malone gibt Kenna sein Wort, dass er alles tun wird was nötig ist, um sie zu beschützen, und sie muss nun entscheiden, ob sie ihr Vertrauen in ein strahlendes Licht setzen soll, das den Schleier der Dunkelheit zerreißen könnte.

Complex hexes and intricate spells are boiling up trouble in the next puzzling whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...The residents of Paramour Bay have no idea that something sinister might be lurking in the snowy shadows along the main thoroughfare of their quaint coastal town. They are all a bit curious about what could possibly be leaving odd footprints in the snow, though. It's all anyone can talk about until a spree of vandalism begins happening to the local storefronts.Raven Marigold's familiar is the only one who believes that the town is under attack by the new upright adornment that has been strategically positioned right outside of the local bakery by none other than the baker herself. The intimidating gargoyle statue carved into granite has been set upon a matching pillar, and Leo insists that the thing actually moves. Can he finally convince Raven that he's right before those odd footprints lead right to their own front door?You might want to bring a chisel and a hammer along if you want to follow the dark, snowy trail all the way to the end of this quirky mystery!

Delicious s'mores aren't the only thing leaving a trail of crumbs behind in this baffling whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...Relaxing massages, chilled mimosas, and hot saunas were all supposed to be a part of a weekend getaway for Raven, her best friend, and her witty familiar. Instead, they end up with curious fireflies and pesky mosquitos as bunkmates at a rugged camping retreat meant for those seeking to escape from their everyday lives in the rat race.Deciding to make the most of a bad situation, Raven convinces her two tagalongs that campfires and ghost stories would be a fun experience. Things don't go quite as planned when one of the guests turn up dead! It appears that they have another puzzling mystery to solve, and it just might have something to do with whoever or whatever is hiding in the woods.You'll want to bring along a flashlight, a sleeping bag, and your favorite backpack full of camping supplies to solve this campfire murder mystery!

Welcome back to Paramour Bay as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne continues her cozy paranormal mystery series that will have you brewing up a cup of tea well past midnight... It's been two months since Raven Marigold discovered she was a witch, and she is handling her situation with grace. Well, if you discount the fact that she caught her blouse on fire and made her cat's tail go numb for four hours. The bottom line is that Raven is succeeding in her pursuit of this new mystical life she's been given. Someone must have missed that memo, though. Raven finds herself smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation. Every piece of evidence points to the town treasurer as being the guilty party, but she isn't so sure the case is that cut and dried. It is then that Raven gets the brilliant idea of using a bit of witchcraft to help out the handsome, young sheriff. After all, what could go wrong with a bewitching blend, an enchanted spell book, and a haunted inn on the edge of town?

USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne switches creative gears and brings you a cozy paranormal mystery that will have you wishing these unique and comical characters could spring to life with a twitch of your nose... An inherited tea shop, a quaint little Connecticut town, and its quirky residents have Raven Marigold believing her luck is about to change for the better. Of course, that was before she and her best friend found a dead body in the back of the charming store. Things go from bad to worse when Raven begins to hear a talking cat spouting on and on about magic and mayhem. Once Raven accepts that she's not losing her mind, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation while discovering her family's unusual lineage-the Marigolds are bona fide witches! 'Tis the season to be scared and delighted...this wickedly charming tale includes magical tea blends, an enchanting spell book, and an eerie cottage on the edge of town that contains a special surprise you won't want to miss!

The Office Roulette trilogy continues with an epic battle between blame and forgiveness...Rye Marshall had it all-wealth, prominence, and the love of his life. But nothing lasts forever, and his perfect world came crashing down around him. When the dust settled, he found himself alone and starting from a clean slate.Grace Dorrance had made many mistakes in her life, but one stood out above the rest-an epic ending to a complex and passionate relationship. She left her former lover's life in complete ruins and tried her best never to look back at the wreckage. Seconds chances are hard to come by, but even more difficult when Grace is arrested for a murder she didn't commit. This gives Rye the perfect motive to forgive and forget, allowing for new beginnings. Unfortunately, someone is playing a game of office roulette with everyone's lives.

Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls go bump in the night in the latest installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne...The residents in the small coastal town of Paramour Bay are sorting through their unwanted belongings and setting up card tables in their driveways in order to get ready for their annual community garage sale. Raven Marigold hasn't lived in town long enough to contribute to the garage sale, but she sure is ready to find some basement bargains. Armed with a small reserve of cash and a large tote for her treasure trove, she wasn't prepared for her familiar to make a shocking discovery of an authentic sapphire pendant. You see, the disturbing part of such a find was that the pendant belonged to a resident...one who'd been buried with it.A haunted cemetery, an empty crypt, and a rather curious raccoon are all cryptic clues in another magical mystery that will leave you gasping for breath until the very last page!

From USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne comes a sexy trilogy that involves greed, power, and the desire to do it all over again... Smith Gallo has everything a man could ever want at the tip of his fingertips, except of course the woman he loves. To what lengths will he be willing to go to make his ambitions come true? Laurel Calanthe is one successful stock pick away from making partner when she finds herself in desperate need of an alibi. There's only one problem. The man who can save her from being arrested is her only competitor and the one who now holds her fate in his hands. Greed is a powerful motivator in the game of making money, but desire can overcome even the strongest motive.