Something crazy is going on in Crystal Cove…
Opal Mayland is at odds with her beloved police chief grandfather, and his callousness is breaking her heart. She can’t decide if he’s lost his mind, or if he hates that she’s now a full-fledged witch. She loves solving mysteries, but she’ll avoid all spells and sleuthing in her cozy, seaside town until she figures him out. It doesn’t help that Assistant Police Chief Lucas Keller hasn’t bothered to call, making her wonder if she’d imagined his interest. Maybe she’s the one losing her mind. Instead, she’ll focus on a lost little kitten and the beautiful cars that have come to town for Crystal Cove’s annual car show.

But, the universe has other plans. Before the event can begin, Opal discovers one of the participants dead in the charming Victorian inn by the sea. Lucas is first on scene and suddenly back in her life. Worse, all fingers point to a dear friend as the murderer, and as much as she wants, Opal can’t stand by and do nothing.

Now, her grandfather’s angry that she’s involved, the inn’s ghosts are ranting and sweeping down the halls, and Opal sort of snitched on the auto parts store owner, making her mad, too. But, Opal has her friends, her magic, and a crazy old psychic as a new roommate to help her solve the mystery. She hopes.

Brews and Bloodstone is the second book in the Crystal Cove Cozy Mystery series. If you enjoy lighthearted, paranormal mysteries with a fun romance, then you’ll love Cindy Stark’s magical adventures!
Grab your copy of Brews and Bloodstone today to immerse yourself in murder, magic and mayhem!
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Wicked witches have more fun—especially when crushing their enemies.
Brooms. Doom. Gloom. There’s no sweeping this wicked witch under the rug. She’s ready to solve a mystery.

While working at her first job as a teacher at Encantado Charter Academy, Vega Bloodmire crashes her broom in the Morty Realm, nearly exposing the world of magic and witches that she belongs to. Vega knows the incident isn’t her fault and someone sabotaged her—though she can’t guess why. As a result of this accident, Vega loses her license to fly.

How is a wicked witch schoolteacher supposed to focus on teaching when possessed brooms, remedial lessons in flyer-ed classes, and encounters with the Witchkin Council’s Department of Magical Violations are all getting in the way of doing her job?

As if all of this isn’t humiliating enough, Vega is unable to teach the flying class that she’d had her heart—and her wallet—set on. If she doesn’t get her license back, prove she is capable of flying, and competent enough to teach Flyer’s Education—rather than taking it—she’s out of work and going to be forced to move back in with her parents.

As far as Vega is concerned, there’s no fate worse than that. She’s going to need to track down the saboteur in order to prove her innocence and ensure she gets to teach that class she’s perfect for.

What Vega doesn’t realize is that an injustice far deeper than a single possessed broom is afoot. It’s going to take someone with cunning, skills in manipulation, and better bargaining skills than a haggler at a Black Friday Sale in order to solve her problems—and the school’s.

Unfortunately for her enemies, she possesses all those skills.

Vega is going to need to find the true criminal in order to save her reputation—and her life.

Enjoy this spin-off series from the world of Womby’s School for Wayward Witches. This book starts with Vega Bloodmire’s life before working at Womby’s when she was a new and inexperienced teacher at Encantado Charter Academy. Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun is the third book in the series of stand-alone novels. These mysteries are meant to be read in any order.

Clean, cozy, no sex or swearing, PG 13—perfectly fine for teens or grandmas who like paranormal mysteries at magical boarding academies.
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A DETECTIVE AGENCY WITH HEART.
AND THE BIG EASY!!

Lee Alvarez, star investigator of the detective agency to the stars of Silicon Valley, has to track down a nasty, mean bad guy who should be dead but isn’t. Or was it just a rumor?

Because he’s been seen In New Orleans by Lee’s pregnant sister-in-law who is there, along with the other members of the Alvarez Clan, to open one of her satellite hat shops. Suddenly the police are accusing Lee’s SIL of all kinds of dastardly deeds that should be laid at the feet of the purportedly dead man!

Lee Alvarez to the rescue. Well, in a minute. On vacation at a spa in Calistoga with her boyfriend and their two cats, Lee first has to remove herself from a hot mud bath and fly to the Big Easy in her boyfriend’s private plane. Sound romantic? Not really. She keeps her eyes closed the entire time. Small planes scare her even when the cats tag along.

Once landing in the birthplace of jazz, anything that can go wrong does. Someone breaks into Lee's hotel room and lets the cats out. The magnificent house in the Garden District where the rest of the family is staying is a little short on a hostess who has not been seen for two days. Then a child goes missing. And a woman with the gift of “sight” predicts baaaaad things are about to happen to our ace detective. Just Who Do the Voodoo?

And it all winds up with Lee riding out a hurricane. On a boat. In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. With a killer. Just what's easy about the Big Easy?

Author Haven brings the reader twists, turns, and laughs in the fourth of the series in this fast-moving, fun cozy with the smart but funny protagonist, Lee Alvarez, and her unusual, yet close and loving detective family. Each family member has his or her special talents, now including Lee’s drop-dead gorgeous Navy SEAL boyfriend and, of course, Tugger, the cat!

Fans of PI stories, cozy mysteries, and women sleuths will love Lee Alvarez, especially if they love sharp funny female protagonists like Sue Grafton’s witty Kinsey Millhone and Janet Evanovich’s lovable Stephanie Plum. Aficionados of Lisa Lutz’s family series, The Spellman Files, will love the Alvarez family's visit to New Orleans with its taste of Cajun cooking and Southern charm! Time for a thrill-ride with the Alvarez clan!

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FIVE STARS “A fun read. Took me back to Beatlemania & the story was really clever.” - reader Sharon

How did you first discover the Beatles?

For British teenager Helen Spencer it was in 1962, right before the Beatles exploded across Britain, America, and the rest of the world. A local band on the verge of stardom...

Helen didn’t realize she’d rise from obscure Liverpool fan club employee to acceptance into The Beatles’ inner circle, propelling her through a fun-filled, world-changing decade, figuring out one big mystery at a time.

This is how it all began...with Helen rising from small timer to solve the big time case of Larceny in Liverpool.

This is book 1 in the Cozy Beatles Mystery Series featuring smart Helen Spencer solving mysteries for the Beatles...following their rise, triumphs, and music through the 60s!

"A great debut novel..."

Liverpool, England, late 1962…Hilarious whodunit with quirky characters for fans of the Beatles. A clean, fun read!

Helen Spencer feels awkward in the Beatles fast moving show business world...they’re cheeky, confident and popular...she’s thrilled to meet the boys...answering their fan club mail...attending their loud electric concerts...until the robbery...who stole the lyrics to their upcoming recording...days before their session?? And why is Helen made out to be the culprit?

WHAT’S AT STAKE? A stolen song from brand new composers Lennon & McCartney…

Helen finds herself in the middle of an investigation headed by a Liverpool Inspector who is doubtful of her story...but the Beatles help her to set a trap...an exciting, pulse pounding, heart-racing time to be alive in the midst of their soaring popularity…

With John, Paul, George and Ringo she’s in fun-loving company and on a hilarious ride to recover those lyrics and catch the perp. Together they work against time to figure out who did the crime. Was it the beautiful fan, the wanna-be rocker, the Cavern Club’s rival club owner, the needy banker or someone else…?

What does a fan club girl know about saving the Beatles’ dreams? Nothing! But she must risk her safety and her thrilling job to solve the robbery, learning how much the Beatles need her help, and her hidden talent for putting it all together…a new sleuth. (this novel is intended for most ages. A Clean Cozy)

Praise for A Cozy Beatles Mystery Series: "Very Entertaining!"...“If you like the Beatles, or the 60s, or just want a fun cozy to read, I highly recommend….They are fun!”…”I’ve read the series and enjoyed it tremendously"…

LARCENY IN LIVERPOOL: 1962, Helen helps the Beatles set a trap for the culprit...and save their dreams (#1)

MAYHEM FOR HER MAJESTY: 1963, who is the mastermind? Can Helen figure it out, and restore the Beatles to the Royal Variety Show playbill?...they've been mysteriously bumped...the Performance is in 1 day...and London is going bonkers! (#2)

THE BEVERLY HILLS BEATLES BURGLARY: 1964, Helen's with mum and dad in sunny California ...the Beatles are set to play at the Hollywood Bowl, only George's Rickenbacker 12-string is suddenly stolen...before the biggest West Coast show of the Beatles 1st American Tour! (#3)

THE BEATLE CAR BANDITS: 1965-69: Who is stealing the Beatles' cars? And the crown jewel, John's famous psychedelic Rolls Royce, is prime for picking...car chases, drag races and fun...Oxford student Helen aims to figure it out! (#4)

THE HAPPY CHRISTMAS CAPER 1964: Who is trying to stop the London Christmas Concerts? (#5)

THE GREEK ISLAND GIG 1967: Yachting mystery in the sunny Aegean Sea! (#6)

"Plenty of action, adventure and humor…highly recommend."

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