Cozy Mysteries

Murder, Mayhem, and Meatballs. It’s been an idyllic Italian honeymoon for lovebirds Susan and Arsen, as they explore the winding streets of romantic Sicily. For once B&B-owner Susan is enjoying staying in someone else’s bed and breakfast, even if that someone else is a tightly wound innkeeper who reminds her a little too much of herself. But sunny Sicily takes a dark turn when the newlyweds discover a body on the inn’s private grounds. In this Italian-garden mystery, any of the quirky guests could be the killer. Danger lurks around every corner as Susan and Arsen navigate newlywed bliss, Sicily’s historic hilltop towns, and the twists and turns of murder. Will they be able to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? If you love quirky heroines, twisty mysteries, and laugh-out-loud humor, you’ll love this short mystery, book nine in the Wits’ End mystery novels. Get cozy with Revenge of the Ziti and start this hilarious whodunit today! (A book written entirely by a natural, semi-intelligent human and not by AI). Pasta recipes in the back of the book!

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The Mysteries of Tarot: A Work of the Imagination How to Read the Cards for Transformation When Tarot reader Hyperion Night sent his manuscript, The Mysteries of Tarot, to a friend to edit, it was a simple guide to reading Tarot. Hyperion couldn’t anticipate that his editor’s notes would evolve into a murder mystery, or that his friend would go missing. Shockingly, the annotated manuscript eventually made its way back to Hyperion, who forwarded it to the authorities. Now this astonishing Tarot guide is available as a book. The Tarot guidebook features: • Tarot basics―How to manage different interpretations of cards in a spread, how to read court cards, and a clear and simple method for dealing with reversals. • Detailed card breakdowns― Keywords, flash non-fiction narratives, and a deep dive into the symbols of each of the 78 cards of the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. • Questions to apply to the cards for transforming your life―Insightful questions for each card to help you dig deeper into your Tarot reading practice. Bonus feature: the guidebook also includes his editor’s comments on the more esoteric and philosophical interpretations of the Tarot, as well as his notes on the baffling mystery that engulfed him. Gain deep insight from the cards, transform yourself, and solve The Mysteries of Tarot with this work of experimental fiction that’s part Tarot guidebook, part murder mystery. Buy it now!

Break in wedding shoes ✓ Walk through venue ✓ Solve murder. It’s been a long road to the altar for reformed control-freak Susan and devil-may-care Arsen. Susan’s put her organizational skills to good use designing the perfect rustic mountain wedding. But when an early arriving guest is found dead, she doesn’t have a contingency plan for murder. And the killer seems to have Susan in their sights. The murder seems to point to a mystery in Arsen’s past. Susan will have to tread carefully around their quirky relatives and solve this murder faster than a bridesmaid after the bouquet. Because this cunning killer seems determined to stop the wedding. At any cost. If you love quirky heroines, twisty mysteries, and small towns with heart, you’ll love The Bantam Menace, book eight in the Wits’ End cozy mystery novels. Buy The Bantam Menace and start this hilarious caper today!

The Banshee Detective: A Midlife Magic Mystery Riga’s engaged to the man of her dreams. But as the big day approaches, a cold case in an Irish pub is unearthing insecurities about her magic and upcoming marriage. Will this middle-aged metaphysical detective get cold feet? And when a Celtic fairy gets involved, she must navigate between the demands of justice here and from the Otherworld. Riga’s going to have to dig deep into her bag of tricks to crack this case. But can she adapt before it’s too late? This Riga Hayworth novella takes place between the events in The Shamanic Detective and The Infernal Detective. If you’re a fan of fast-paced urban fantasy, don’t miss this twisty paranormal mystery, because this complicated, 40-something heroine isn’t like the others... Start reading now! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Z7aekg Apple Books: https://apple.co/3Z6yItL Nook: http://bit.ly/3Z7rAxa Google Play: http://bit.ly/3IfKF9J Kobo: http://bit.ly/3xAlFoI

In Book 1, STEEPED IN MURDER... Abigail Beanblossom’s dream of owning a tearoom in her California beach town is about to come true. She’s got the lease, the start-up funds, and the recipes. But Abigail's out of a tearoom and into hot water when her realtor turns out to be a conman… and then turns up dead. In Book 2, HOSTAGE TO FORTUNE... Tea and Tarot room owner Abigail Beanblossom is used to running interference for her socially awkward former boss, tech billionaire Razzzor. So when he invites her on a stakeout to investigate the sale of counterfeit wine from his latest venture – an upscale winery – she barrels on in. But the two stumble across the corpse of a wine merchant, and new wine in old bottles is now the least of their problems. In Book 3, OOLONG, FAREWELL... Abigail Beanblossom is finally getting into the groove of her new Tea and Tarot room. But in Abigail’s mind, when things are going right, that’s exactly when they’re about to go wrong. She never could have guessed, however, the mother who abandoned her as a child would suddenly return, looking for tea and sympathy. Now, all Abigail wants is to escape. So, when her grandfather’s friend, Archer, asks Abigail and her partner Hyperion to investigate the murder of his neighbor, the two amateur sleuths leap at the opportunity. In Book 4, NEVER SAY CHAI… It’s Halloween season in small town San Borromeo, and partners Abigail and Hyperion are determined to make their Tea & Tarot room spooktacular. But when their friend, Detective Chase, is arrested for murder, the duo is certain someone’s playing a nasty trick. And when the official investigation turns into a witch hunt, the stakes to unearth the truth are raised… In Book 5, GINGERBREAD DEAD… Tea and Tarot room owner Abigail has her hands full for the holidays. But when a business owner is murdered in her small California beach town, she and her Tarot-reading partner Hyperion are on the case. Now, with a cranky cop on their tails, the duo must find a way to solve the crime and stay out of the slammer before a killer cancels their Christmas. In Book 6, THE SWORD IN THE SCONE… Abigail and friends are at a Tarot conference at a nearby holistic resort. But when a woman is murdered with a prop from her partner Hyperion’s Tarot maze, the hunt for a killer is on. The good news? The weight of evidence points away from Hyperion. The bad news? It’s aimed at her friend, Brik, and an unsolved murder connected to his past. Can this trio stay out of hot water and crack open a cold case? https://www.kirstenweiss.com/tea-and-tarot

Roses, chocolate, and a completed to-do list. Is that too much to ask for Valentine’s Day? When you own the Sierra’s best UFO-themed B&B, it might be. Because murder is about to collide with all of Susan’s carefully laid plans… The Valentine’s special at her B&B has attracted all the wrong guests—a group of Bigfoot seekers and the ex-con who shared the worst night of Susan’s life in a small-town jail. At least she’s got her boyfriend Arsen for moral support. Or does she? Because as the big day approaches, Arsen’s acting even more unpredictable than usual. And when she discovers the body of a woman with a bevy of boyfriends, she learns that when love goes wrong, nothing goes right. But will Susan’s determination to set things straight land her on the wrong end of one of Cupid’s arrows? If you love quirky heroines, twisty mysteries, and laugh-out-loud humor, you’ll love Night of the Cupid, book seven in the Wits’ End cozy mystery novels. Buy this hilarious caper today! Kindle: https://amzn.to/3e0J8ZT Apple Books: https://apple.co/3QV8hnk Nook: https://bit.ly/3TiO0JF Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ktv1bC Kobo: https://bit.ly/3wwxyvO

Roses, chocolate, and a completed to-do list. Is that too much to ask for Valentine’s Day? When you own the Sierra’s best UFO-themed B&B, it might be. Because murder is about to collide with all of Susan’s carefully laid plans… The Valentine’s special at her B&B has attracted all the wrong guests—a group of Bigfoot seekers and the ex-con who shared the worst night of Susan’s life in a small-town jail. At least she’s got her boyfriend Arsen for moral support. Or does she? Because as the big day approaches, Arsen’s acting even more unpredictable than usual. And when she discovers the body of a woman with a bevy of boyfriends, she learns that when love goes wrong, nothing goes right. But will Susan’s determination to set things straight land her on the wrong end of one of Cupid’s arrows? If you love quirky heroines, twisty mysteries, and laugh-out-loud humor, you’ll love Night of the Cupid, book seven in the Wits’ End cozy mystery novels. Buy Night of the Cupid and start the hilarious caper when it launches October 31, 2022! Kindle: https://amzn.to/3e0J8ZT Apple Books: https://apple.co/3QV8hnk Nook: https://bit.ly/3TiO0JF Google Play: https://bit.ly/3Ktv1bC Kobo: https://bit.ly/3wwxyvO

A tearoom owner. A Tarot reader. A murder. Solving this quirky case may take a Christmas miracle. Tea and Tarot room owner Abigail is having a hard time getting into holiday mode. She’s working her assets off to make the tearoom a premier holiday destination, searching for an appropriate Christmas gift for her new boyfriend, and trying to forget her aggravating but oh, so tempting neighbor, Brik. But when one of the Tarot readers finds a nearby business owner dead, Abigail and her Tarot-reading partner Hyperion are on the case. Now, with a cranky cop on their tails, the duo must find a way to solve the crime and stay out of the slammer before a killer cancels their Christmas. Gingerbread Dead is a fast-paced and funny cozy mystery, packed with oddball characters, pets, and murder. Buy the book and start this hilarious caper when it launches Sept. 30, 2022! Tearoom recipes in the back of the book! Kindle: https://amzn.to/3oMROVO