Welcome to Myrtlewood, a quirky town, steeped in magic, tea, and mystery…Life’s a struggle for Rosemary Thorn and her teen daughter, Athena. But their regular troubles are turned upside down after Granny Thorn’s mysterious death.Despite her cousin's sinister manoeuvrings, Rosemary returns to Myrtlewood and the sprawling, dilapidated Thorn Manor. But there's more to the old house than meets the eye, as Rosemary and Athena soon find out — in a whirlwind of magic, adventure, mystical creatures, and endless cups of tea.Life in Myrtlewood would be bliss if Rosemary could only clear her name in a certain murder investigation, solve the mystery and stay out of mortal peril – for at least a little while!A small town with endless secrets, strange activities, and a house with a mind of its own.This book is for you if you love:mysteries set in small magical villageswitches, fae, shifters mythologically inspired storiesthe idea of a self-cleaning house which also renovates and sometimes does the grocery shoppinggenuine magic woven into the storywhimsical world-buildingparanormal women’s fictiona midlife main characterqueer-friendly storiesa big dose of humour! Read more

A reluctant psychic with a shady past. A detective with a missing sister. Together, sparks fly.Psychic Mia Reeves is still trying to let go of the past, but when a gruesome vision keep haunting her thoughts, she can't ignore the truth. But getting the sexy, smoldering detective to believe her story is going to be harder than she imagined.Detective Roman Mancini will do anything to find his younger sister. Ten years is a long time -- and he and his family want answers. When Mia arrives at the police station with his sister's bracelet, Roman's suspicions kick in. As doubtful as he is, the red-haired beauty piques his interest, while giving him another lead. After all, he's hell-bent on uncovering the truth.As Roman and Mia team up together, one thing is certain: their chemistry is undeniable. Putting their desire on hold may be more difficult than they expected. When Roman's biggest fears are finally realized, a new danger erupts. This enemy is one Mia never saw coming. Can the detective save the psychic before there's "no time for goodbye?"If you love gripping, fast-paced romantic suspense, No Time for Goodbye is your perfect next read. Read more

Winter has descended on Hawthorne Hollow like a chilly blanket, and all Scout Randall wants to do with her days is snuggle in bed with her gas station chicken and wait for spring to arrive.Nothing in her life ever goes the way she planned, however.There are gods afoot, as if Scout didn’t have enough to deal with. The Nordic goddess Skadi is in town, and she has something specific on her mind.With the new lamia apex down for the count—whether she’ll survive her ultimate transition, nobody can say—Scout thinks she has some breathing room to get to know the family that’s only recently come to town. Instead, she’s got a god to deal with, and Skadi means business.Scout’s magic is ever-evolving but is she strong enough to face a god?When another god arrives hellbent on fighting it out with the first god, Scout thinks things can’t get worse. She’s wrong. Things can always get worse.A god fight is not what Scout was anticipating it. It’s upon her, though. Worse, it seems one of the gods might be partnering with the lamia apex with domination on their minds. What does that mean? An end for them all.Scout has been reticent about facing her new reality. She’s out of time, though. She either has to agree to take on the mantle of the pixie apex, or Hawthorne Hollow—and ultimately the world—will fall into ruin.It’s time for a war. Is Scout ready? Read more

The bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain and Parting the Veil mines the subtle horrors of 1950s America in a gripping novel about a woman under pressure—from the living and the dead.The first day of autumn brought the fever, and with the fever came the voices.Missouri, 1955. Loretta Davenport has led an isolated life as a young mother and a wife to Pete, an ambitious assistant professor at a Bible college. They’re the picture of domestic tranquility—until a local girl is murdered and Loretta begins receiving messages from beyond. Pete dismisses them as delusions of a fevered female imagination. Loretta knows they’re real—and frightening.Defying Pete’s demands, Loretta finds an encouraging supporter in parapsychologist Dr. Curtis Hansen. He sees a woman with a rare gift, more blessing than curse. With Dr. Hansen’s help, Loretta’s life opens up to an empowering new purpose. But for Pete, the God-fearing image he’s worked so hard to cultivate is under threat. No longer in control of his dutiful wife, he sees the Devil at work.As Loretta’s powers grow stronger and the pleading spirits beckon, Pete is determined to deliver his wife from evil. To solve the mysteries of the dead, Loretta must first save herself. Read more

It’s the Spring Equinox in Myrtlewood, complete with strange disappearances, a quest to uncover heritage and a journey beyond the veil…Rosemary and Athena are just settling into their new life in the unapologetically magical village of Myrtlewood.After so many years in financial turmoil, things are looking up, and Rosemary even nabs the perfect part-time job while waiting on a certain handsome vampire lawyer to process her inheritance. Life is surprisingly peaceful until strange disappearances throw everything into chaos leading up to the Spring Equinox.Meanwhile, Athena is newly enrolled at Myrtlewood Academy but feels woefully unprepared for magical education. She has enough on her mind with the enigmatic Finnigan and his aloof behaviour, not to mention the disappearance of her father, Dain.If you’re ready for more mystery, witches, paranormal women’s fiction with a midlife main character, and a big dose of humour, you’re going to love Myrtlewood Mysteries Book 2. Read more

When her past came calling, she should’ve said no…Psychic Mia Reeves is happier than she ever could have imagined. Especially when the love of her life, Roman Mancini, proposes.But instead of focusing on her glorious future with Roman, she stupidly steps into the past when she agrees to help her estranged father with just ‘one little thing for old time’s sake’.What was supposed to be a simple errand quickly spins out of control. Mia and Roman soon find themselves criss-crossing America on a hunt for stolen diamonds all the while trying to outwit her ex-boyfriend and assorted other bad guys including Russian gangsters. Will Mia and Roman find the diamonds in time to bargain for their lives? Or will her past finally demand the ultimate price?If you like thrilling romantic suspense stories with a touch of the psychic you’ll love No Escaping the Past.This is the second book in the Mia and Roman Psychic Suspense Series. Read more

Why don't more 60-something-year-olds get to have fun magical adventures?Delia Spark is caught in a maelstrom. Her former life as a London theatre director is on the brink of implosion amid a scandalous divorce, a tarnished reputation, and, for reasons she cannot fathom, things keep spontaneously combusting around her. Her sixties were supposed to be peaceful, but now even her grown daughter won't return her calls. Escape is the only option.In the remote village of Myrtlewood, she seeks solace, not suspecting that in this quaint haven, far stranger adventures await than the urban chaos she left behind. Delia is oblivious to the undercurrent that her arrival stirs. Amid whispers of magic, she finds herself on the precipice of an extraordinary transformation.As she grapples with these new realities, an ominous shadow lurks - a secret Order, steeped in ancient lore, is watching, plotting and scheming. Delia must confront her destiny. Will she surrender to the enchanting pull of Myrtlewood and the ancient prophecies of the elemental crones, or will she claw back her former life from her power-hungry ex?Welcome to a world where the extraordinary is ordinary, where tranquillity is a veil for the mystical, and where time itself whispers secrets of old served with delicious cakes and cups of tea – or coffee if you insist! Read more

A missing girl. A ticking clock. And Mia and Roman may be her only hope.After putting the troubles of her past in the rearview mirror once and for all, Mia is finally able to draw breath again. Newly engaged to Roman and with wedding plans afoot, life is feeling decidedly normal.Normal, that is, until she hears of a young girl missing right from the small town of Dalton.Immediately, Mia’s psychic senses ignite, assuring her that Clary Parsons is still alive.With Roman by her side, they start the hunt. But there are too many suspects and nothing but shadows pointing to the location of the kidnapped girl.When Mia gets a vision of Clary - weak and emaciated - she realizes her time is almost up.Will they find Clary before it’s too late?If you love thrilling romantic suspense stories with a touch of the psychic, you'll love No Place in Heaven.This is the third book in the Mia and Roman Psychic Suspense Series. Read more

As the festival of Beltane draws near, mysterious fires are springing up around the magical village of Myrtlewood, and Rosemary Thorn can't help but try to solve the case.Rosemary already has too much on her plate with a hoard of foundling children to house and her own teenager to raise. On top of all this, she has run out of excuses. There's nothing standing between Rosemary and her dream of becoming a magical chocolatier. Well, nothing except her own self-sabotage.Meanwhile, Athena Thorn is yearning for the fae realm and harbouring a secret that could put the whole town at risk, and the last thing she wants to do is tell her mother!If you’re ready for more mystery, witches, paranormal women’s fiction with a midlife main character and a big dose of humour, you’re going to love Myrtlewood Mysteries Book 3. Read more

When Marnie Baranuik gets the call from her former boss at the Preternatural Crimes Unit that her unique skills are needed once more, she is understandably hesitant. When an old enemy warns that only death awaits her, Marnie’s suspicions deepen. But her dear friend Declan is alone, trying to stake a dangerous revenant on a remote tropical island, and to make matters worse, the dead have been risen as graveside sentinels. Despite her fears, Marnie must set off to protect Declan and stake the revenant— but can she accept the help of ex-lover, Mark Batten, and will she succeed when her own internal struggles force her to transform into someone she barely recognizes? Can she wrestle her blossoming emotions when thrust together with a temporary bodyguard? Can she stay out of lock-up long enough to give Mark Batten the tongue-lashing he truly deserves?When a face from her past reveals his intentions, more sinister reinforcements are summoned, and Marnie is toe-to-toe with Death Itself, will she finally stumble? Will this be Marnie Baranuik’s final case, the last deadly File in her folder? Read more

Call it a premonition. Call it intuition. Call it anything you like, but Pennsylvania State Trooper Jerry McNeal simply thinks of it as “that feeling.”That feeling may come on without warning, so intense he can’t breathe.Or, it may be a gentle nag that pulls at him until he decides to do something about it. He never quite knows what “it” is until he gets there, but when he arrives, he always knows he’s found what he is looking for.During one of the biggest snowstorms of the year, Trooper McNeal feels that familiar stir. An unease that grows with each flake that falls. Its intensity pulls at him until Jerry has no choice but to venture out onto the treacherous roads, following an invisible pull that grips at his very soul.Tonight, that feeling is going to take Trooper McNeal into a blizzard when the streets are supposed to be empty to save a life that would have otherwise been lost.Only tonight, Trooper McNeal is not going alone… Read more

Luna Thorn sprang into being in the middle of the night in a downtown Detroit park years ago. She had no memory of her past and no idea what the future would hold for her. The only thing she possessed was magic…and the determination to win at all costs.She’s finally about to get the answers she’s been looking for .There are zombies popping up on Detroit’s mean inner city streets. They’re not normal zombies, however. They move fast and don’t go down under the usual methods. They have a mission, though, and the only thing that stops them is death.Luna knows someone is controlling them, but who? She’s determined to find answers on her own, but the people who know her best and love her most refuse to let her fight this battle without backup.Luna has been a loner for as long as she can remember, but her blood is running hot these days after joining with a phoenix, and news that she’s a traveler—a being that can jump through time—has her second-guessing every decision she’s ever made.Detroit is about to be rocked by death and destruction. The question is, will Luna be the saint protecting it or the sinner bringing it down?Things are about to change for everybody, and it’s impossible to know who will rise from the ashes.The fight between good and evil, the past and the present, is on, and Luna will be right in the middle of it for better or worse.The world is about to burn. Read more

Wedding bells are about to ring for Poet Parker and Kade Denton. They just have to knock a few things off their list in Galveston, including getting a license, and then they will be ready to pledge themselves to one another forever.There’s just one little problem.On their first night, right across the water, they watch the local vampires do a ritual on the beach. They don’t sweat it too much until the police show up the next morning to ask them about the body that was found in the exact same location.It seems the vampires are up to something, and they’re not the only ones. Trouble is back and the quiet week of rest and relaxation Poet was hoping for is about to go up in smoke.As Poet and her motley crew of paranormals dig deeper into the Galveston lore, they find more interesting tidbits than they can shake a loa at. Something magical—something dark and dangerous—has been controlling the island for a very long time. That’s why no other paranormals can get a foothold in the area. It’s also why the vampires seem to be serving a new master. Unfortunately for Mystic Caravan, that creature is now focused on them.Poet wants her big day. She wants a honeymoon to enjoy. It seems death is on the wedding reception menu, though, and it’s going to take everybody working together to make sure Poet and Kade get their happily ever after.Lamias, dwarves, pixies, shifters, and loas are about to unite in a big fight. Who will win, though? Read more

A mind-reader, a mob-boss, and a hit-man. What could go wrong? More fun than you can imagine!"One of the best and rarest gems of the indie book market."~ Matthew LeDrewStopping at the grocery store for carrots shouldn't be dangerous, but for Shelby Nichols, it changes her life forever. During a bank robbery, she is caught in the cross-fire and grazed by a bullet to the head, leaving her with the ability to read minds.Not only is she hearing what everyone thinks about her, but the gunman who shot her is out to silence her forever. In her fight to stay alive she is saved from certain death by a handsome hit-man with ties to organized crime.This pulls Shelby even deeper into danger, where knowing someone's thoughts can not only hurt her feelings, but get her killed.USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Colleen Helme offers a clever mix of mystery, laugh-out-loud humor, and page-turning adventure in the highly acclaimed Shelby Nichols Adventure Series.****Carrots: A Shelby Nichols Adventure is in the same shelf as Stephanie Plum and Betsy Taylor in terms of comedy and hilarity. I love chic-lit plied with mystery and Colleen Helme did not disappoint! Loved it! ~Braine - Talk Supe: A Pop Fiction Book BlogI would recommend this book to people who enjoy a nice, light mystery with hilarious drama. I can't wait to read more from this author. ~Sizzle & Swoon Book I adored this book. Colleen Helme knows how to combine humor, mystery, and wit, and serve it up on silver platter! ~ After Dark RendezvousPerfect for fans of Jana DeLeon, Janet Evanovich, Denise Grover Swank, Elizabeth Hunter, and Shannon Mayer. Read more

Amazon Bestselling Series!Stacy Justice finds herself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal and family secrets that run deeper than the Mississippi.Not only must the reluctant witch determine if the teenager on her doorstep is her sister—she’s forced to confront her mother's disappearance—again. Add to that a dead guy in the kitchen and Stacy's at her witch's end. She's pretty sure the Blessed Book of her family's ancestry holds the key. Except she can't find it. And if the killer does—it may be over Stacy's dead body. Is Ivy really her sister? Where is Stacy's mother? And what does the dead guy have to do with it all? Find out in Bloodstone.★★★★★ “Like Lego blocks, the Stacy Justice Mysteries keep building on themselves and it's delightful.” Read more

Delia's discovery of her magic and its link with the legendary Myrtlewood Crones has thrown her already tumultuous life into further disarray. After unlocking the first stage of their ancient powers, she and the other crones—Ingrid, Marjie, and Agatha—find themselves enshrouded in the elusive shield of invisibility. But this protective veil is tenuous, and the relentless Order of Crimson is closing in.With the Winter Solstice on the horizon, the celestial opportunity is presented for releasing the next stage of potent crone magic.The ancient grimoire reveals further puzzles relating to Delia’s heritage and the sudden appearance of an unknown relative on Delia's doorstep presents an entirely new challenge.Time is running out, and the stakes are high. Alliances will be tested, mysteries unraveled, and the battle for the very essence of crone magic will leave no one unchanged. Read more

Criminal games are afoot in Daybreak Falls... While the residents of Daybreak Falls run amuck—digging up the lawns throughout town in their search for buried treasure—Davina faces her biggest challenge yet: trying not to strangle Olivia after she moves herself and her family into the Zenner house.Add in a romantic night out cut short by Olivia being arrested, a puzzling P.I. case that doesn’t add up, plus a cartel princess stalking them, and Davina’s sanity is pushed to its limits.To regain control, Davina must go on the offense, hunting the madwoman and searching for the buried jewels herself.But to Davina’s surprise, the psychic signs are just as muddy as the lawns throughout Daybreak Falls. One misstep and she might slip and slide right into her prey’s crosshairs.Here we go again… Seven Crimes – Follow the Signs! Read more

As the winter solstice approaches in Myrtlewood, the Yuletide festivities are in underway, but the cheer is overshadowed by mysterious winter deaths.Athena and Rosemary must embark on a perilous journey to the Underworld. Along the way, they uncover clues about a prophecy and encounter allies and adversaries in the dreamrealm. But as they get closer to their goal, they face unexpected challenges and true motives are revealed.Can they unravel the mysteries of the past before it's too late? The fate of the future hangs in the balance in this magical tale of fae, gods, and ancient prophecies. Read more

Murder, monsters, and a midlife crisis in Nightmare, ArizonaDivorced, broke, and broken down in the old mining town of Nightmare, Arizona, Olivia Kendrick is desperate for a job. At forty-two years old, she never thought she would be starting over like this, let alone in a tucked-away town filled with tourists, offbeat residents, and an outspoken UFO hunter. Olivia takes a job at a year-round haunted house, but when she arrives for her first day, she faces real horror: a local man’s body has been dumped at the front entrance.Olivia is an immediate suspect. After all, she’s a stranger in town. As Olivia tries to find the real killer, she begins to realize her co-workers aren’t just putting on a show every night at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House. And why does the “dog” running around have such long fangs?Things only get worse when Damien Shackleford, the son of the haunted house’s missing owner, shows up. He might be handsome, but his arrogant attitude makes everyone miserable. Olivia must forge a new life, solve a murder, and decide who’s more of a monster: Damien or the actual monsters she works with…Homicide at the Haunted House is book 1 in the Nightmare, Arizona paranormal cozy mystery series. This lighthearted series is about starting over, found family, and solving murders in a quirky old mining town with a secret supernatural community. Read more

For ghost hunter Verity Long, 'helping out a friend' can mean anything from passing the peas to solving a homicide. This time, it involves digging into a cold case that's been on ice since poodle skirts twirled and Elvis's hips shook the nation.In 1956, Kitty Cunningham disappeared on the way to the Starlite Drive-In. Now the first real evidence of foul play is coming to light in the ghostly realm—and it links directly to a modern crime. Only a sleuth with one foot in the past can solve the mystery and make things right.Armed with her wits and flanked by a wise-cracking gangster ghost, Verity explores the hidden side of 1950s Sugarland—from the haunting echoes of the abandoned drive-in to the dusty secrets of a long-forgotten mob vault. As she stirs spirits and secrets alike, she finds some corners of Sugarland’s history are darker and more dangerous than she ever imagined. Can Verity bring the truth to light, or will she be the next one to suffer death at the drive-in? Read more