Witchy baker Katie Lightfoot’s search for a killer gets her into a sticky situation with a secret society in this Magical Bakery mystery... As a new witch—not to mention owner of Savannah’s most enchanting bakery—Katie Lightfoot is still getting used to casting spells, brewing potions, and mastering her magical powers. But that doesn’t mean she can’t find time to enjoy a picnic with firefighter Declan McCarthy…until she stumbles upon a corpse. The dead man’s tattoo reveals he was a member of a secret society—and it turns out he's missing an object that was very important to the group. When Katie learns the killer was after more than the man's life, she and her Aunt Lucy leave the baked goods on the rack to cool and set off in hot pursuit of a killer.
Coco Stanley can't believe the way her high-end chocolate specialty shop has taken off. But her own exotic appetite is aroused when the most mouthwatering confection she's ever seen walks through the door. He's Ransom Winters, self-made millionaire and compassionate youth counselor to the troubled kids in their L.A. neighborhood. Ransom's proud of his program for at-risk teens. And once he meets the owner of Coco's Chocolat, the Grammy-winning songwriter gets another brainstorm. But jobs for his boys aren't the only thing Ransom wants from Coco. Now if only he can get the relationship-wary chocolatier to say yes to a lifetime of sweet bliss…starting on Valentine's Day! Because chocolate can be fleeting, but love is forever.
A witch, a kitty and a wickedly delicious mystery... Since arriving in the tiny Cotswolds village of Tillyhenge, Caitlyn is discovering that there are lots of perks to being a witch (although sadly, magic still can't make your thighs thinner or stop you acting like an idiot every time you meet handsome "lord of the manor", James Fitzroy). But when the nasty housekeeper at Huntingdon Manor is murdered and Caitlyn becomes the main suspect, she finds herself surrounded by suspicious villagers. With the help of her sassy American cousin, a mischievous black kitten and a slobbering English mastiff - not to mention the old village witch and her shop of enchanted chocolates - Caitlyn sets out to clear her name. She soon realises that this is no simple murder. Her sleuthing leads her to an ancient ring with mythical powers - a ring worth killing for. But with a few clever spells and some chocolate magic, Caitlyn just might solve the mystery - and find her real family too! WARNING: May contain traces of "Hahaha!"
Melinda St. Thomas was finally going to have it all. A successful career, love, marriage and a family. As co-owner of a successful design firm, Melinda liked seeing her clients happy and they loved her. Melinda would not know how much until she met Michael Sanders. He wanted her and no one was going to stand in his way. Enjoying a mimosa on a beautiful beach in the Bahamas, Melinda thought about how her life had changed over the years. She had long forgotten about her vow to never fall in love again. She never imagined a night out dancing with her girlfriends and a coffee shop encounter would bring the man of her dreams into her life. Melinda never knew she could be so happy. She had love, a sexy fiancée who said he loved her and an upcoming marriage. She had everything she always wanted. James McKnight loved the power that he welded with the single ladies. He had no intention of falling for one woman, until his path collided with Melinda's. He knew she was the one. He could see himself with her forever. For Melinda, James love would come with a few secrets and several warnings. Michael Sanders wanted love, commitment and a family. He knew that having Melinda was not possible. Although, he wanted her, she wanted a friendship only. He wondered could he be there for her only as a friend.Will Melinda's love for chocolate finally catch up with her? Torn between right and wrong, she will have to overcome several obstacles. Many of them before she can say, "I do."
FIRST IN THE NATIONAL BESTSELLING WISHCRAFT MYSTERY SERIES! Darcy Merriweather and her sister, Harper, hail from a long line of witches who have the power to grant wishes using spells. They’ve come to Enchanted Village in Salem, Massachusetts, to join the family business, but soon find themselves knee-deep in murder… Until three weeks ago, Darcy and her sister, Harper, were working dead-end jobs and trying to put their troubles behind them. Then their Aunt Velma delivered a bombshell: they’re actually Wishcrafters—witches with the power to grant wishes with a mere spell. Wanting a fresh start, they head to their aunt’s magic-themed tourist town to master their newfound skills. But their magic fails them when a wanna-be witch turns up dead—strangled with Aunt Ve’s scarf—and Ve’s sweetheart, Sylar, is found looming over the body. Ve is standing by her man, but Darcy overheard Sylar wish that the victim would disappear—forever. With Harper distracted by her handsome new crush, Darcy is determined to sleuth her way to the truth. But it’ll take more than a wish to unravel this mystery...
The Riddles of Harry Potter draws readers into the deeper meanings of these phenomenally successful books, arguing that they launch and pursue interpretive quests in an ongoing effort to understand patterns and their attendant meanings, implications, and consequences.