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Paranormal cozy mystery witch series from USA Today bestselling author Dionne Lister. Just when Lily’s settling into life in Westerham and making new friends, the Paranormal Investigation Bureau needs her help again. A witch has been misappropriating millions from unsuspecting retirees, but she’s destroyed all the evidence. Lily’s unique witchy skills are the only thing that can uncover the past and get the PIB the evidence it needs. Even though Lily has her own plans, nothing seems to go right. Her fun day in London turns into a devastating collision with her past, and super-hot Agent Crankypants is annoying as hell. He knows all her buttons to press, and she’s not sure if she wants to kiss him or strangle him, or maybe both. Then tracking down the PIB’s suspect puts Lily’s new friendship at risk, and, if that’s not enough, it finally brings Lily face-to-face with death. Can Lily solve the crime before someone dies? And will the universe give her a break before she loses what’s left of her sanity? Unfortunately, coffee alone can’t fix things this time. If you love sassy, fun heroines, witches, magic, action, and mystery, you might enjoy this light-hearted cozy mystery series. KEYWORDS: cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder mystery, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder, cozy murder mysteries, animal cozy mystery, cozy romance mystery, free ebook, free murder mystery, free mystery, free cozy murder mystery book, free mystery book, free mystery and suspense, free mystery and thriller, free mystery detective stories, free mystery humor, free mystery romance books clean, free mystery suspense murder, free mystery with women, free mystery women books, free mystery set in UK, free bestselling murder mystery, bestselling witchy mystery, cozy paranormal murder mystery, paranormal cozy mysteries, free paranormal cozy mystery book, mystery and murder, magic, sassy heroine, fun mystery series, mystery with witches and magic, spells, grab free ebooks, bestselling series, Dionne Lister, amateur sleuth, crime mystery, clean read, animal mystery, squirrels, cat mystery, free animal mystery.

'Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. How can one book be so many things? I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.' JANICE HALLETT'Thoroughly wicked, compulsively page-turning, and funny as hell.' S J BENNETTHello? Can you hear me? Probably not. I'm Dr Miriam Price . . . and I'm dead.The local police, who couldn't investigate their own nostrils, think I drank myself into an early grave. The nerve! I was murdered. I was just too plastered to know whodunnit, that's all.Unless I prove to my inquest this week that my death was no 'misadventure', I'm condemned to 50 years in Limbo. I have to find my killer - but I can't communicate with any living human. Well, there's one, but she barely qualifies . . . Winnie - my neighbour and nemesis. It seems the dying can interact with the dead, which is helpful news for me, if not stellar for Winnie. Oh well. She'll live. Maybe.Suspects? How long have you got? My saintly husband, who'd reached his limit? My best friend, who was anything but? My secret lover, or his wife? My disgruntled colleague? The mother who wrongly holds me responsible for her child's death? Professor Plum? Your guess is as good as mine.So Winnie - slap on your deerstalker and strap on your granny pants. Let's catch a killer! Assuming we don't kill each other first . . .'A triumph...there are also moving moments amid the hilarity' DAILY MIRROR'Splendidly offbeat whodunnit....Evans knows how to make an unlikely plot seem entirely believable' DAILY EXPRESS'Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. Imaginative, witty and original...an absolute joy!' WOMAN & HOME

Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back!When a body turned up at her last catering gig it certainly put people off the hor d'oeuvres. So with a reputation to salvage, Jodie’s determined that her next job for the village’s festival will go without a hitch.But when chaos breaks out, Jodie Parker somehow always finds herself in the picture.The body of a writer from the festival is discovered at the bottom of a cliff, and the prime suspect is the guest of honour, the esteemed painter Duncan Stovall. With her background in the Met police, Jodie has got solving cases down to a fine art and she knows things are rarely as they seem.Can she find the killer before the village faces another brush with death?The second book in the Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker cosy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cosy mystery with a British female sleuth in a small village. Includes one of Jodie's Tried and Tested Recipes! Written in British English. Mild profanity and peril.

A Perfectly Proper MurderWhen Maddie Kosloski's career flatlines, she retreats to her wine country hometown for solace and cheap rent. Railroaded into managing the local paranormal museum, she's certain the rumors of its haunting are greatly exaggerated. But then a fresh corpse in the museum embroils Maddie in murders past and present, making her wonder if a ghost could really be on the loose.With her high school bully as one of the detectives in charge of the investigation, Maddie doubts justice will be served. When one of her best friends is arrested, she knows it won't be. Maddie also grapples with ghost hunters, obsessed taxidermists, and the sexy motorcyclist next door as outside forces threaten. And as she juggles spectral shenanigans with the hunt for a killer, she discovers there truly is no place like home.Praise:"A delightful new series."―Library Journal (starred review)"A quirky murder mystery with plenty of small town charm."―ForeWord Reviews"A clever combination of characters."―Kirkus Reviews"Humor, hints of romance, and twists and turns galore elevate this cozy."―Publishers Weekly

Too much knowledge can be deadly for P.I. Sarah Booth Delaney in her latest undertaking in Smarty Bones, the thirteenth novel in Carolyn Haines's award-winning mystery series.Professor Olive Twist has come to Zinnia, Mississippi, to study a mysterious grave wherein lies the Lady in Red, an anonymous but perfectly preserved and stunningly beautiful body. Since the discovery of the grave in 1969, Mississippi schoolchildren have been making up colorful stories about the Lady in Red's identity and past, but no one has come any closer to learning the truth. Now, Olive claims she can not only identify the corpse, she can also prove the woman's scandalous role in the nation's history. Olive takes it a step too far, though, when she starts connecting elite Zinnia families with the same scandal."Delightfully fun."―New York PostDander up, Zinnia's society ladies know only one way to handle Olive: they call on the private investigative services of Sarah Booth Delaney. But the truth behind Olive's research is clear as Mississippi mud, and when Sarah Booth discovers a present-day dead body, she knows there's more than just family pride and Southern heritage at stake. If she can't find the murderer, and fast, it might just be Sarah Booth's life on the line next."If you enjoy mysteries with rich Southern settings, fascinating history, and quirky characters, you'll devour this one quicker than a plate full of buttermilk biscuits."―Mystery Scene magazine

Late summer blooms in beautiful Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and while a harvest thrives, Izzy Chambers Perry and the other Seaside Knitters will need to cast on their sleuthing skills to save a local farm. Unfortunately, finding a killer can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. . . .Seaside Knitter Birdie Favazza has long loved knitting, but lately she’s taken on a new challenge—making a family farm operational again. With help from friends, Lambswool Farm is now up and running, with thriving crops and grazing sheep. In addition, the farm will host rustic, six-course prix fixe dinners plated by local chefs and served on a gorgeous restored harvest table, decorated to perfection with colorful knitted vegetables crafted by Izzy Chambers Perry, her aunt Nell, and the other Seaside Knitters.But on the night of the first meal, everything spins out of control when one of the guests, Seaside Harbor’s family physician, becomes fatally ill. It seems that behind Dr. Alan Hamilton’s friendly bedside manner was a man with enemies and secrets.Soon the town is gossiping and pointing fingers at all possible suspects—including the women at Lambswool Farm. Now the Seaside Knitters must join together to uncover the truth in Dr. Hamilton’s complicated past—and restore peace to town and country alike.

McKevett combines the world of private investigators with first-rate delectable cozy mysteries to make any foodie's mouth water in her acclaimed series starring Savannah Reid--a plus-sized sleuth in the world of cozies. She wants a break for her honeymoon--but a killer has other plans.

With her own wedding fast approaching and her mother-in-law dating an unexpected beau, the last thing Natalie Barnes needs is to find a young man shot dead in a dinghy. A note she finds with the body suggests the dearly departed had a secret rendezvous planned with somebody on the island. But when suspicion is cast on a fisherman Natalie believes to be innocent, she begins to wonder if the murder was the result of a lover's quarrel...or a lobsterman's disagreement gone horribly wrong. Includes recipes! "MacInerney's charming sixth offers beautiful scenery, an assortment of appended recipes, and one of her strongest mysteries to date."--Kirkus Reviews "This book is an absolute gem."--Suspense Magazine

Stoneham, New Hampshire, was a dying town until community leaders invited booksellers to open up shop. Now, its streets are lined with bookstores—and paved with murder… Murder is Binding: When she opened her mystery bookstore, city slicker Tricia Miles met friendly competition. But when she finds Doris Gleason killed by a carving knife, the atmosphere seems more cutthroat than cordial. Someone wanted to get their hands on Doris’ rare cookbook—and the locals think that someone is Tricia. Bookmarked for Death: To celebrate her bookstore’s anniversary, Tricia hosts a book signing for bestselling author Zoe Carter. But the event takes a terrible turn when the author is found dead in the washroom. With both police and reporters demanding the real story, Tricia will have to take matters into her own hands and read between the lines. Bookplate Special: After weeks of putting up with her uninvited college roommate Pammy Fredricks, Tricia finally gets fed up and kicks her out. But when Pammy is later found dead in the trash cart, Tricia will need to dive in head-first if she wants to solve the case.

Getting married can be murder!Ted was a recent widower looking to remarry. But instead of finding another bride, he's the one who is found...dead!There's never a good time for a murder. When it happens right before the wedding of Deputy Coroner Charmaine Digby's diva mother, it's the absolute worst time, especially after Char's high school crush emerges as a prime suspect.Romance may be in the air, but Char is convinced that someone made sure that Ted wouldn't find his happily ever after. But who? And will Char catch the killer before another wedding is ruined?If you enjoy small town life, quirky characters of all ages, and mysteries with a splash of romance, you'll love No Wedding For Old Men. Grab this fun cozy today and start reading!No Wedding For Old Men is book 6 in the award-winning Working Stiffs Mystery series.While the books can be read out of order, starting with book 1 is recommended as some story threads run from book to book.The Working Stiffs Mystery series: Trudy, Madly, Deeply (#1)Sex, Lies, and Snickerdoodles (#2)There's Something About Marty (#3)You Can't Go Gnome Again (#4)Dogs, Lies, and Alibis (#5)No Wedding For Old Men (#6)Crazy, Stupid, Dead (#7)A Kiwi Before Dying (#8)Farewell, Mr. Lovely (#9)