Amy Boyles

It only takes a second for life to go to heck-in-a-hand-basket!In less than twenty-four hours Pepper Dunn loses her job, her boyfriend, and her home. It's the worst day of her life. But when Pepper discovers she's a witch and has inherited the most important store in the magical town of Magnolia Cove, Alabama, she's as happy as a pig in mud. Too bad the shop is a familiar pet store and Pepper doesn't like animals-not even a teensy bit. Determined to sell the shop and get the heck out of town, Pepper's plans go haywire when a local storeowner winds up dead and Pepper gets accused of murder. Thrust into a magical mystery, Pepper teams up with a mysterious private detective and a cat so traumatized by the murder that she's not talking-and that cat could hold the key to Pepper's innocence. Now Pepper must avoid trouble, solve the mystery, and placate her new grandmother, who keeps a strict ten p.m. curfew that's enforced by the talking end of her shotgun. Sounds like a simple day in the life-as if. Can Pepper solve the mystery or will she become the next victim of the Magnolia Cove murderer? And most importantly, will Pepper learn to love the animals she's in charge of?Find out now!

Southern Magic

Even the best laid plans of egg-laying chickens can go awry...All Pepper Dunn wants is a quiet life in the witchy town of Magnolia Cove, Alabama. But when the Cotton and Cobwebs Festival arrives, her dream goes up in smoke. This year, grandmother Betty is determined to win the award for best magical creature against Melbalean Mayes, the contest matron. To win, Betty needs Pepper's help.But when Melbalean winds up dead and Betty is accused of the murder, Pepper is thrust into one role she never expected-she must complete a list of chores that keeps her town running. Pepper has her hands full-she must ensure the safety of her town, try to clear Betty's name, and make sure no one else winds up a victim of the Magnolia Cove murderer. Can she do it? Or will she become the next victim?

Southern Spells

All Andie Taylor wants is a quiet life. Andie Taylor is your average single mom. She's got a beautiful toddler, a great job at the local preschool, a neurotic best friend and one huge secret-she used to hunt vampires. Now retired, Andie would much rather be wiping kid snot off her clothes than stalking the undead. But after a meteor rips through her small town, strange things start happening-like the school janitor is found dead with fang marks in his neck. Andie's retired, it's not her problem. Until vampires attack Andie on her front lawn. Now she has to figure out who the head bloodsucker is and stop him from taking any more victims-all while juggling single motherhood, a crazy great aunt and Andie's own lust for a fallen angel. Can she solve the mystery before the vampires claim someone else? Or will she become the next target of the bloodsuckers?

The Witch's Handbook to Hunting Vampires

At forty-three, Paige Provey is at the height of her career. As the author of a successful paranormal book series, she has a legion of fans who all believe she has powers herself. But when Paige's ex-husband reveals that she's a fraud, she quickly finds herself and her career canceled. But Paige is still under a publishing contract, so she must put out a new book--one that will save her career. The only problem is her crippling case of writer's block. So she heads to a lakeside community to refill her creative well. Only while she's there strange things begin to happen: Paige speaks to a woman who she swears is transparent, and everyone in town dresses as if it's Halloween. Not only that, but there's a very mysterious (and attractive) man who claims to hunt monsters. As if that's not weird enough, when Paige's ex-husband winds up dead, she becomes the primary suspect in his murder. Can Paige write another book, figure out the mystery surrounding Willow Lake, and also prove her innocence? Or will all her dreams go up in flames? Find out now!

The Accidental Medium Book One

Witch's Block

Pepper Dunn can't catch a break. As soon as life settles down in the magical town of Magnolia Cove, Alabama, the sorcerer Rufus Mayes appears, hell-bent on stealing Pepper's powers for himself. When Rufus casts a spell that links his magic to hers, Pepper is determined to break the connection at all costs. Luckily, she doesn't have to look too far for help. When an aging wizard agrees to assist her, victory is at hand. But when the wizard winds up dead, all hope is lost. Will Pepper find a way to break the spell cast against her, or will she stay linked to Rufus forever?

Southern Sorcery

Southern Karma

The dead should stay dead...unless they were alive to begin with.Life for Pepper Dunn is just beginning to slow down in the magical town of Magnolia Cove, Alabama, when her Uncle Donovan, who is supposed to be deceased, appears on her doorstep very much alive. Turns out Uncle Donovan faked his death to avoid the werewolf mafia, a dangerous group who will stop at nothing to get their hands on him. But when a hit on Donovan goes wrong and someone else winds up murdered, it's up to Pepper and her boyfriend Axel to find the killer before another life is taken. Can she do it? Or will Pepper be next in line to face off against a killer?

Southern Curses

Just when Pepper Dunn starts accepting her ability to communicate with animals she's thrown for a loop-an egg containing a baby dragon winds up on her doorstep. Convinced the creature will grow up to become a destructive force of nature, Pepper gives the dragon to the first person interested in buying-a traveling magician named Mysterio, who claims he can communicate with the dead. Relieved to be free of the creature, Pepper's world turns upside down when Mysterio reveals that he has a message for Pepper-from her dead mother. Pepper can't wait to discover what it is. But before she has a chance to find out, Mysterio is murdered. Left with a set of clues, Pepper is determined to discover the information her mother wanted her to know. But will untangling the mess of clues lead Pepper on the right path, or will it lead her straight into the hands of the murderer?

Southern Myths

Grim

Southern Omens

Pepper Dunn's life couldn't be more perfect. In a few short weeks she's set to marry the man of her dreams, Axel Reign. All she has to do is tick a few more boxes and the wedding will be on. When her cousin Cordelia introduces Pepper to a wishing stone that can alter reality, Pepper doesn't think much of it. But when she and her cousins each make a wish out of frustration, they are thrown quite literally into a very different Magnolia Cove. In this Magnolia Cove, Pepper's life is completely different. Everything she knows to be true is false, and her world is upside down. Now she and her cousins must find a way to return to their lives-and Pepper's true love-before they're trapped forever in a Magnolia Cove they don't recognize, living lives that aren't theirs. Can they do it? Or will they be trapped forever? Find out now!

Southern Wishes

You never know when an ordinary day in Magnolia Cove will turn into one that's extraordinary-and not in a good way. All heck breaks loose when Pepper and her cousins accidentally release a magic eater into their beloved town. At first, they're not sure what kind of evil they've unleashed, but when bodies start dropping, it's clear this magic eater intends to feast on people in town. Pepper must stop the creature from claiming more victims and attempt to plan her wedding to Axel Reign. Can she and her friends stop the magic eater or will a member of the Craple family become its next victim?Starring a cast of characters from previous books including hat shop owner Sylvia Spirits, school headmaster Saltz Swift and goofy real estate agent CJ Hix, Southern Conjuring will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the end!

Southern Conjuring

When Pepper Dunn purchases a cat figurine at a yard sale, she has no idea what she's in store for. First, a crazy woman tells Pepper that owning the item will get her killed, then Pepper discovers the item is haunted by the spirit of a dead cat. As if things couldn't get worse, when a murder is traced back to the cat figurine, it looks like owning the object may in fact, get Pepper killed. But Pepper is no coward-she won't back away from a situation simply out of fear. But life becomes more complicated when Pepper's personal life gets out of whack. Turns out Grandma Betty has a secret admirer and Betty is intent on discovering that person's identity, even if it means she's tracking a killer. Then Axel makes a proposal that freaks Pepper out. Will she finally accept the fact that she and Axel are meant for happily ever after? Or will solving a murder not only get in the way of her happiness, but also get her killed? Find out now!

Southern Hauntings

It's Pepper's and Axel's wedding day. Finally, the big day has arrived and the entire town is ready to celebrate. And Pepper is ready, too. She can't wait to start her new life. The only problem is that suddenly Axel has ex-girlfriends oozing out of the woodwork. Worse, when a spell is cast on Axel the day before the wedding, his future with Pepper becomes murky. Pepper is shattered. From the looks of it, she and Axel will never get their happily ever after. But never say never to a Craple. Pepper's family rises to the challenge to save Pepper's wedding. Can they do it or will Pepper never get the wedding of her dreams?

Southern Magic Wedding

As Pepper's wedding day quickly approaches, the entire town is excited to celebrate the big event. But when one witch is overlooked as a wedding guest, she takes her anger out on the town--cursing them. Now people's nightmares are coming to life--literally. The consequences are potentially devastating. Now it's up to Pepper and the gang to squash the curse and stop their dreams from becoming reality. Can she do it? Or will Magnolia Cove succumb to the curse?

Southern Dreams

Life just won't settle down for Pepper Dunn. The Head Witch Order has arrived with one mission-secure Pepper's powers for themselves at any cost. The entire Craple household is on deck to save Pepper. Grandma Betty has formed her own resistance, and even though they're groaning about it, Amelia and Cordelia jump in to assist her. In order for Pepper to fight the Order successfully, she must tap the very depths of her power. But Pepper also needs allies. Pepper thinks she's found one within the Order's very ranks. But when her ally is murdered, Pepper herself looks guilty of the crime. There's no denying Pepper's got a lot on her plate-learn her magic, prove she isn't the killer and oh yes, finally give Axel an answer to his proposal. The last should be the easiest one, but Rufus Mayes is in town to help and Pepper's tangled feelings about Rufus often get in her way. But there's no time for confusion-if Pepper wants to be free of the Order, she must magically defeat the witch in charge. Yet she must also uncover a killer. Can Pepper do it all? Face down the Order and solve a murder without getting herself killed in the process? Will she survive long enough to give Axel an answer? Can she finally put the lingering tension between her and Rufus to rest? And most importantly, will Betty's resistance cripple the Order's ranks or cause more trouble for Pepper and the gang?Find out now!

Southern Wands

When Pepper teaches a class at the Southern School of Magic, she expects a run of the mill experience. But when a gaggle of mean teachers invades her classroom, Pepper is on high alert. These women are nasty and they make no bones about disliking Pepper. Pepper does her best to stay far away from them, but when one of the witches is murdered in broad daylight, everyone's a suspect, including Rufus Mayes, who's moved back into town. But Rufus's intentions are honest. At least so it seems. After all, he gave Pepper an amulet that will protect her from evil. When her boyfriend, Axel Reign, discovers what Rufus has given her, he's ticked off and rightly so. Not only that, but Axel drops a bombshell on Pepper regarding their relationship that will change everything. Can Pepper handle this new revelation in their relationship? She must decide, but there's also a murderer to catch. Can Pepper do both before she becomes the next victim of the Magnolia Cove murderer? Find out now!

Southern Fortunes

One member of Pepper's family has been turned into a toad. Can she save them? It's New Year's and Pepper Dunn is ready to celebrate. She's been hard at work creating a potion for the annual Potion-Making Contest. All she must do is present her creation. Pepper's plans go awry when a sorceress claims she can turn a witch into a toad-all she needs is a volunteer. But when the sorceress is murdered and the potion stolen, all Pepper wants is to stay out of it. She's had enough of murders. Problem is, one of her relatives was transformed into a toad. With the potion missing, Pepper must act fast to find it before her family member is stuck living as a toad-forever. Can Pepper solve the mystery? Find out now!

Southern Potions

It's Pepper Dunn's first Thanksgiving in the magical town of Magnolia Cove, Alabama. The entire town is ready to celebrate-except Pepper, who's still yearning for her boyfriend, Axel Reign, to return. But she has little time to mourn. When a new baker sets up shop across the street from Pepper's cousin and starts stealing customers, it's all out war. But when the storeowner ends up murdered and Pepper's cousin becomes suspect number one, it's up to Pepper to help. Thrust into a mystery, she teams up with a talking rabbit that's keeping more information than he's revealing and an old foe turned friend. More secrets than Pepper bargained for unravel in front of her, but the main one-who killed the baker, is anyone's guess. Will Pepper solve the murder or will she become the next victim?

Southern Magic Thanksgiving

It's Christmas in Magnolia Cove and Pepper Dunn is ready. She's making her list and checking it twice. Giant snowmen? Check. Magical snow? Check. Murder? Check. Wait-what? Axel's parents are visiting for the holiday and Pepper wants things to go smoothly. But when his mom insults the town Scrooge things turn rocky fast. Worse, when the town Scrooge is murdered, fingers quickly point to Axel's mom. Now it's up to Axel and Pepper to find the real murderer before his mom winds up paying the price for a crime she didn't commit. Can Pepper and Axel save the day or will the magical season of Christmas turn into the deadliest ever known to Magnolia Cove?Find out now!

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