Bøger af Lori Woods

Suzy knows she's no longer in Pennsylvania when the dwarf says, "Is she dead, or is she dead dead?"
 
After a voice lures her and her cat through the gate at the old cemetery and into a world of magic, Suzy discovers she's the new and powerful white witch of Nightshade. At first she doesn't believe it. But, is it really just a coincidence all along that she collects brooms?
 
Suzy faces three major problems. First, the previous white witch who could help her find her way home, is found murdered. Secondly, the being who lured Suzy to Nightshade wants to kill her next. Thirdly, she's trapped in the new world and doesn't know how to get back home. 

In the face of danger, Suzy has no choice but to embrace being a witch, find the killer, and learn how to use her new powers. 


Ever since she was a child, Megan Lee loved her mother's cafe. The Pearl Street Kitchen was a little spot of dining goodness, and big city flavor in the small seaside town of Ampleforth. But, tragedy strikes at The Pearl Street Kitchen. When one of the performers dies with poison on her lips, and a fork in her hand, it looks like Megan's dreams for the place are about to crash and burn in a huge way. When all fingers point to the newest employee as being a conspirator for the murder, Megan has to make a choice to either cut him loose and save her dream, or risk everything and trust him when he swears he's innocent. But will digging for the truth put her own life at risk? And, why does Megan feel an inextricable pull towards the mysterious and handsome reporter, Max? It's all up to Megan Lee to find out who killed the songwriter before the killer targets someone else!

Corsage Killings thrusts Olivia de Silva, new resident florist of Starport, back into the world of high school drama. A most spectacular prom night becomes the cordoned off scene of a crime where everyone has reason to be the suspect. Olivia finds herself battling for the truth amidst a group of teenagers who are the result of generations of high school bullying, teasing, and pranking gone wrong. The glamorous town of Starport, is built on whispered secrets that creep up from long ago. Olivia stumbles across remnants from her mother's past, discovering that the mother she never knew was not particularly well loved in high school. As she struggles with questions about her parentage, Olivia tries to unravel the unspoken scandal surrounding her mother's journey through Starport High. Along the way, Olivia finds pieces of herself and a quiet voice inside of her that demands to be heard. This is Book 2 in the Flower Shop Cozy Mystery series.

**LARGE PRINT FORMAT**Cecily Armstrong has done everything she could to erase her murky past. She's become a celebrated pastry chef and could have her pick of any job on the market. When's she's called upon to come back home to look after her ailing grandmother, Cecily reluctantly returns to a town that ostracised her years ago. She's offered a position at the local hotel, Ashdown Estate. A renowned little resort by the sea that invites the rich to come and forget about their worries. Things start off rocky as the townspeople make it clear that her past sins aren't forgiven. All eyes turn to Cecily when a young heiress, Vanessa Murray, goes missing. Vanessa is vivacious, beautiful, and enjoys doing things she shouldn't. In a desperate bid to prove her innocence, Cecily sets out to find the girl. With the help of a surly detective and the one friend who never gave up on her, Cecily must do all she can to find the petulant heiress in time. As her past and present collide, Cecily finds clues to an old mystery that no-one will let her forget. What does this new case have to do with the old? Will she be able to prove her innocence in time? Or is Cecily doomed to the mistakes of her past? This is Book 1 in the Ashdown Estate Cozy Mysteries.

After a werewolf is found dead in the woods after having been turned to stone, the entire town of Nightshade is on edge. At a werewolf wedding that Suzy and Snowball are invited to, a second werewolf is targeted. However, the second murder is vastly different from the first, leaving local authorities confused about a possible motive. Is the killer targeting werewolves? Or, is there more than one killer? Trouble seems to follow Suzy, but she promises to help solve this new mystery. Along with her friend Red Sumac, they head to the town of Safe Haven - home of the world's greatest experts on stone - gargoyles. However, while in Safe Haven, Suzy discovers a truth about her past that will change everything. Can Suzy and her friends bring the killer to justice? And, can Suzy do it all while juggling the female vampire in town who has her cold, dead heart, set on winning over Val?

A New Start. A Flower Shop in a Wealthy Town. Discoveries of Secrets, Lies and Murder...Olivia de Silva is a fresh and aspiring florist in the coastal town of Starport. As the doors of Starflower Florist open to the public, Olivia is distraught over a break-in that has wrecked her show-stopping bouquets. As Olivia picks up various clues, suspicions bloom that someone in Starport has it in for her.The dazzling wealth of the elite residents of Starport serves as a blanket for the underlying mysteries that plague the town's past and present. Olivia soon discovers that whether she likes it or not, she finds herself in a world of thriving scandal and violent bloodshed. As the new resident in town, Olivia must dig into a history she knows nothing about in order to uncover the seeds of truth.This is Book 1 of The Flower Shop Cozy Mysteries.

Suzy Maycomber is looking forward to learning how to be a witch at the Academy. However, trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes. Suzy discovers one of the students is found murdered in the basement. With the help of an old ghost that speaks in riddles, Suzy is determined find the killer. Unfortunately, not is all as it appears. Things get even more complicated when nearly everyone Suzy knows, seems to be different. Suzy finds herself yet again in the midst of murder, attacks, kidnappings, and strange spells. Are you ready for Suzy's next adventure? Buckle up, get ready and enjoy the (Broom Hilda) ride!

Detective Adam Somers decides to take matters in his own hands to convince the town to move on from their decade old hatred for Cecily Armstrong. Cecily is called upon to judge at the local baking competition but when a single mouthful of a decadently tempting cake reveals a hideous plot for murder, everyone is thrust into the suspect pool. In a mystery that shakes the very foundations of her own life, Cecily is swept down a complicated path of forgotten memories, forced confrontations and the shared longing for peace and forgiveness. As Adam and Cecily work hard to find answers in a maze of disjointed and puzzling clues, a sudden change of perspective speeds up the process of uncovering the truth and the final hunt for justice begins.

Cecily is determined to make amends with Marianna who is still furious with her, but they have to work together to plan for the wedding of the century. The Hollands' (the richest and most influential family in the area) only son is getting married to Callista, the daughter of a waitress and a carpenter. The whole town is full of gossip with this union.Tragedy strikes, and on the day of the wedding, the bride doesn't show up. Everyone assumes that she ran away, but when she's found murdered in her room, an investigation is opened. Cecily must out what happened and is joined by Marianna who wants to see that Callista gets justice.Trouble seems to follow Cecily...will she be able to find the truth behind this deadly wedding, and stop the murderer in time?This is Book 2 of the Ashdown Estate Cozy Mysteries