Shawn McGuire

After Mandy's sister died, Mandy became the perfect child, never breaking any rules, obeying all adults, and being as good as possible. She slowly lost all her friends and in her loneliness, she wished she could just be happy. Her wish came true when her imaginary friend from childhood arrived, alive and visible to everyone. Now that Mandy is close to happiness, Lexi will have to go back to the place from whence she came, only Lexi isn't about to give up her life so easily.

Sticks and Stones

Gemi Kittredge was thirteen years old when an assault changed her life. That night, she vowed to never be a victim again. She earned a black belt in taekwondo, became the top ranked MMA fighter on Maui, and made it her life's mission to help vulnerable women and children. Now, armed with ability and the satisfaction that comes from making a difference in people's lives, Gemi is ready for any challenge.Then, during an early morning run along the ocean, Gemi finds the body of a young woman. She knows her. Heleena was a fighter at her gym.Gemi calls 911, but she doesn't trust cops. They failed to get justice for her in the past, so even though they assure her they're on the case, Gemi goes hunting for Heleena's killer on her own. And as she gets closer to the truth, her deepest fears rise to the surface. If she's right about who the killer is, nowhere is safe.

A Gemi Kittredge Mystery, Book 1

One of Her Own

Everyone makes mistakes. Crissy's just might kill her. Seventeen-year-old Crissy Sheets was so sure Brad was the one, she believed him when he swore the first bruise was an accident. She believed him when he said he loved her after the second. Now trapped in an abusive relationship with no idea of how to escape, Crissy makes a wish for a better future. Desiree, a hippie Wish Mistress (aka a genie), appears to grant Crissy's wish and salvation comes in the form of Lance, a new neighbor who teaches Crissy self-defense. Brad doesn't like Crissy's newfound confidence though, and he makes sure she knows it. Genies aren't supposed to get involved. Desiree's job is to provide what's needed for a wish to come true and move along. That means stepping aside when things not only get worse for Crissy, they turn deadly. Standing by is what she's supposed to do. But then, Desiree never has played by other people's rules.

Break My Bones

Rebecca Taylor

A. G. Henley

Kristi Helvig

Corinne O'Flynn

Sue Duff

Wendy Terrien

Seven Fantasy and Science Fiction authors have twisted time into tales of adventure, mystery, horror, and romance. A serial killer returns years later to finish what was started. A coffee shop offers a respite for the cursed. A hangover masks the horrors of the previous night. A princess's wedding gift comes with a price. A locked apartment door hides a chilling secret. A girl wakes up in an asylum and must survive, and escape. A young woman must protect the past to thwart a thief from the future. All it takes is a second . . . a minute . . . an hour . . . for everything to change.

Seven Tales of Time

Tick Tock

Dusty Hotte has questions. Simple ones like, now that she’s agreed to run the family farm, how does one do that? How many years do hot flashes last? Why are her elderly aunts facing off in the kitchen armed with tongs and a cast-iron skillet? She’s also got other questions that are far more complex. Why do her magical mistakes from the past keep haunting her? Why does half the town blame her for all that’s been going wrong lately? And how can she be accused of murder when she’s got a rock-solid alibi? Dusty needs to prove her innocence, which will also help silence the witch haters in Blackwood Grove. But first she’ll have to decide what she’s willing to give up to make that happen.

A Witches of Blackwood Grove Mystery, Book 2

The Crones

As the vernal equinox brings welcome warmth and the promise of the coming tourist season to Wisconsin's Northwoods, it also brings an invading Wiccan coven. Sheriff Jayne O'Shea isn't worried about the witches. It's the fact that her mother is coming for her first visit in nearly twenty years that has her on edge. Their reunion goes well, better than expected, and then a coven member disappears.The other members don't seem concerned. In fact, they're so indifferent to the disappearance, Jayne is sure she's searching for a body, not a missing person. The possibility of another death in the village is bad enough, but this one could mean the end for Whispering Pines. If Jayne can't get her mom to see the lakeside community's charming appeal, it will go up for sale.What Readers Are Saying"I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London.""I've read them all and just want to go back.""I wish Whispering Pines was a real place""If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.""My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London.""I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!" "I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.""I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines."The Whispering Pines Mystery SeriesFamily SecretsKept Secrets, Book 2Original Secrets, Book 3Hidden Secrets, Book 4Rival Secrets, Book 5Veiled Secrets, Book 6Silent Secrets, Book 7Merciful Secrets, Book 8Justified Secrets, Book 9Protected Secrets, Book 10

A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book Ten

Protected Secrets

Things are heating up in Whispering Pines, and it's not just the weather. Sheriff Jayne O'Shea is on edge. Hopeful applicants have taken over the commons area, all of them begging to become residents. Villagers who left long ago have returned, causing an uproar among the locals. The slow burn feud between the sister witches has reached the boiling point. And her parents are acting just plain weird. Fortunately, it's time for the annual Beltane celebration, the last opportunity for everyone to gather before tourists invade the village for the summer. Attendees dance around the Maypole, decorate fairy chairs, weave witch ladders, and nibble Green Man cake. Good, innocent fun. Except, this year's fire festival is being held during the driest spring the Northwoods has seen in a decade. And like bees to honey, the event has attracted an arsonist intent on burning the place to the ground one little fire at a time.What Readers Are Saying "I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." "I've read them all and just want to go back." "I wish Whispering Pines was a real place" "If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have." "My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." "I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!" "I totally fell in love with both the village and the story." "I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines." The Whispering Pines Mystery SeriesFamily SecretsKept Secrets, Book 2Original Secrets, Book 3Hidden Secrets, Book 4Rival Secrets, Book 5Veiled Secrets, Book 6Silent Secrets, Book 7Merciful Secrets, Book 8Justified Secrets, Book 9Secret of Her Own, Book 9.5Protected Secrets, Book 10Burning Secrets, Book 11

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