Welcome to Darkly, where supernaturals are everywhere and murder isn’t far behind… Voted a Top 10 First Cozy of 2023 by CozyMystery.comAfter Windsor Ebonwood’s love life and successful career as a book conservator vanish in one fell swoop, she’s determined to begin anew. Win moves to Darkly Island off the coast of Louisiana, where she’s been bequeathed an unusual bookshop and a charming home on the edge of a dark swamp.Win gets to work settling into her new life in the sleepy Southern town but discovering Darkly’s heartless town alderman impaled on a gravestone wasn’t on the books. Nor was finding out about her family’s legacy as powerful witches responsible for protecting the bookshop at all costs.While she is coming to terms with her powers, a new friend is accused of the murder and Win is convinced the allegation doesn’t ring true. She and her one-eyed cat familiar, Pyewacket – who has his own secrets to hide – step in to investigate. Between an irresistible Alpha shifter and long buried family secrets, Win begins to realize there are more than fireflies and alligators lurking in the swamp.Win will need to work fast because the killer is not done with their murderous rampage. And the questions Win’s asking are hitting too close to home for the killer’s comfort…If you enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries spiced with jasmine-scented, sultry nights, don’t miss Tolling Bells & Dark Spells, Book One in A Darkly Southern Mystery series.

Dear reader, if you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love the first three books in this series! These are clean reads with no profanity or graphic violence. Curl up with Libby, her lovable golden retriever Bella, and their friends to start solving these mysteries today!Book 1—Antiques, Artifacts & AlibisA new job, a new friend, and a newly adopted golden retriever. Then there’s the dead body in her new office.Libby Ballard is eager for a fresh start in Dogwood Springs, Missouri. Unfortunately, she’s barely unpacked her boxes when she stumbles across the lifeless body of her predecessor at the history museum.With a murderer on the loose, the town’s charm quickly gives way to suspicion. Things get even worse when the police decide one of Libby’s new co-workers is the culprit. If she wants to clear her colleague’s name—and hold on to her job—Libby will have to do some sleuthing of her own.With the help of her lovable dog and some newfound friends, Libby dives into the mystery. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she stirs up.Join Libby and her golden retriever as they follow the clues, make new friends—and try to uncover a killer.Book 2—Sales, Secrets & SuspectsA small-town celebration. A historic armoire. And a murder at a local auction.Libby Ballard, director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, is working hard to boost attendance. Her plans include a celebration of the town’s birthday, featuring an antique armoire that once belonged to the community’s founder. But when she arrives at an auction to acquire it, she finds—not just antiques—but also a dead body.The victim is the beloved cousin of Libby’s best friend, Cleo. With the police preoccupied by a string of burglaries, Cleo asks Libby to step in.Libby’s determined to bring justice to the victim’s family, and she begins to unravel a web of lies and long-buried secrets. She soon realizes the killer may be more desperate—and more dangerous—than she ever imagined.Join Libby and her golden retriever as they dig into the mystery, one secret at a time.Book 3—Home Tours, History & HomicideA historic homes tour. A fundraising plan. And a doctor found dead in his living room.Libby Ballard, director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, is excited to organize a tour of the town’s historic homes to raise money for the museum. But while confirming details with one of the participants, Libby stumbles upon a shocking discovery—the homeowner, a well-known local doctor, has been murdered.The police suspect his wife, but Libby has doubts. With the tour at risk and tension building in town, she begins to investigate. Alongside her friends—and her trusty golden retriever—Libby digs into the victim’s past and uncovers more than one person who might have wanted him gone.But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the trail becomes.Join Libby and her lovable pup as they untangle secrets and search for a killer.