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Familiar Curses Mysteries
Series · 8 books · 2020-2021

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#1

Witch's Treat

2020

What do you say when you’re accused of murder on your first day? “Witch, please.” Zoe Cross is a new witch in the mortal town of Sweetwater Falls where she opened a bakery. Everything is going well until one morning when Zoe happens to come across the dead body of Todd Jensen – a man who had been cheating his brother, cheating on his wife, and playing hardball with the shopkeepers. Now, all fingers are pointing at Zoe and starting to question who exactly this young woman is that moved in amongst them. It’s up to Zoe, her quirky Aunt, her best friend Lissie (who has no idea she’s a witch), and her trusty feline familiar, Snow. Of course, let’s not forget the handsome and dashing local detective, Sean Peabody, who just happens to be a warlock. With her friends, Zoe will have to figure out who killed Tom Jensen to clear her name all the while searching for renegade magic users in town while also trying to discover a long buried secret about her missing mother. All this while she starts to fall head over broomsticks in love with the handsome detective. Too much for one woman? Maybe. But not for Zoe. This is one witch whose all about creepin’ it real!
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#2

Broom Mates

2020

A witch and her feline familiar move into town. A murder happens. I guess you could call it… Paws and effect? Sweetwater Falls has another murder, and this time Zoe Cross is just relieved she’s not the main suspect. That doesn’t mean that she’s not getting involved, though. Witch, please. Sean Peabody, the handsome warlock detective that has his eyes and hands all over Zoe, is leading the investigation. And while he may be pretty, Zoe knows that he needs all the help he can get. It’s up to Zoe, her cat familiar, Paws, her psychic Aunt Zelda, and her mortal friend Lissie to figure out who it could be. Whoever it is will go to any length to hide themselves. They’ll kill anyone in any way needed to keep their activities secret. Too bad they’ve never gone up against a gang like this. And even if they did, they probably would be no match for Zoe. After all, everyone agrees on one thing. She really is a world class…witch.
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#3

Witch Please

2020

A womanizing vampire no one really liked is murdered in Witch World… Someone must have not liked his bat breath! Zoe Cross thought she had enough on her plate running her bakery and starting a relationship with the town sheriff-warlock, Sean. But then out of nowhere, she got a call on a secret cell phone. There was a horrific murder in Witch World and Zoe needed to come back to help investigate. The problem is, Zoe’s already got too many responsibilities. She’s on assignment searching for illegal magic. And she’s on the trail to find her mother who disappeared long ago. Another mission is gonna be pretty hard. It \could\ lead her to get more careless in concealing her witch identity. Her best friend, Lissie, has no idea about her abilities. And if any of the mortals in Sweetwater Falls found out, they would flip out. Not to mention that whoever is practicing illegal magic in Sweetwater Falls could find out that Zoe is on their case and go into hiding—or worse! But then again, Milo, the vampire who died was a dear friend of Zoe’s sister. And whoever killed Milo has made it clear that they’re going to strike again. So it looks like its up to Zoe again, with her friends, to solve a murder and hold everything together. No wonder Zoe has resting “witch” face!
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#4

Occulture Shock

2020

What do you tell a witch that you’ve fallen in love with? You’ve got me under your spell. It’s New Year’s Eve in Sweetwater Falls and Zoe Cross is super duper in love with Detective Sean Peabody. They share an amazing New Year’s Eve at the party of the year, sharing a kiss at midnight that leaves her breathless. But not everyone is happy. When Zoe witnesses a happy couple arguing heatedly on what should be a happy occasion, she’s suspicious. When she hears an earsplitting scream later on, she’s found herself right in the middle of another murder. Now finds herself neck deep in an investigation not just into the murder that broke apart this outwardly happy couple, but the supernatural events that brought them about. Something is afoot, and she’s pretty sure its sinister. But she’s not worried. She’s sure with her friends she’ll solve this case just like she did the others. Let’s just hope it’s not a case of “witchful thinking”...
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#5

Clawful Intent

2021

Sweetwater Falls has it all. Friendly locals. Small town charm. Shopping on its quaint main street… And a hunter witch who runs the local bakery… Head witch in charge Zoe Cross is back. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, she’s looking forward to spending the lover’s holiday with her beau, Detective Sean Peabody. Unfortunately, a dead body is a real mood killer. Worse, the chief suspect is Zoe’s twin sister Chloe. If they can’t clear her name, Chloe could be facing a guilty verdict for the murder of her own father-in-law. The penalty for a witch committing murder is…death. But not to worry. Because Zoe is on the case, unraveling the clues as she searches for the killer. Lies mingle with the truth until she can’t figure out witch is witch… There’s magic and mayhem aplenty as she discovers an insidious secret hidden beneath the small-town veneer. Zoe must wade through a profusion of suspects, daunting clues, and a looming threat which may spell doom for Zoe’s beloved hometown. Is Chloe really a murderer? Can Zoe crack the case? And can she do it in time for a happy Valentine’s date with Sean? Life’s a witch, and she’s in heat.
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#6

A Purrfect Murder

2021

Something smells fishy in Sweetwater Falls—And it’s not the local perfume shop. Bakery owner and witch Zoe just can’t stay out of trouble. Once again, murder comes to town, and this time her fellow witches are the victims. Zoe will have to outthink, outwit, and out-magic her murderous adversary in order to solve the case. Things get complicated—not to mention dangerous—when Zoe runs afoul of town bully—and powerful witch—Rosita, owner of the A Smell of Your Own perfume shop. Could she be the killer? Will she strike again? Zoe must contend with threats approaching on all sides as the killer closes in on her and those she holds dear. Will Zoe unravel the clues? Will they solve the case in time? Will anyone ever figure out why Rosita named her shop A Smell of Your Own? The answers to these and questions not yet asked lie at the end of the maze of clues. Small town life can be a real Son-of-a-Witch…
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#7

Murder Most Meow

2021

Small town life can get you a little “purr-crazy”! Witch sisters Zoe and Lissie are busy running their popular baker, visiting Witch World to help sister Chlsoe plan her wedding, and prepping for the town bake-off. That’s when Zoe’s Aunt Zelda comes with horrible news! Her best friend has been murdered! And she thinks she might be next! It’s a race against danger where Zoe has too little time to track down what seems like too many suspects and find the killer before they strike again and take her Aunt Zelda away. But this murderer is smarter than the average bear. And they’re much closer to Zoe than she could ever imagine. They’ll know exactly what she’s going to do before she does it. In fact, to solve this murder, Zoe is going to have to confront parts of her past she thought were buried forever. And in the process, she’s going to have to make a choice that will alter the course of her life forever. Quiet life? Not anymore…
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#8

Bait & Witch

2021

Zoe Cross feels fed up with family. She’s training sister Lissie to run her bakery. She’s hosting sister Chloe’s baby and bridal showers. She’s navigating a new relationship with absent mom Zora. And now she has to prove herself to her magical family, the Witch Council, through a series of supernatural challenges, when all she really wants to do is plan her own wedding to hunky detective Sean. Give a witch a break! As her sassy familiar Snow would say, “Pass the Pinot, it’s going to be a bumpy month.” Then, amidst the cupcakes and party decorations, a corpse. Somebody poisons Mary Bella, owner of the best bridal boutique in Sweetwater Falls. Zoe and Sean team up to crack the case, but the unknown killer fights back with purple smoke demons and poisoned jello. When Sean loses a fistfight with an evil wolf-beast, Zoe must solve the mystery alone with a handful of clues and a scarcity of suspects. Can Zoe summon enough witchy willpower to wrestle the wrongdoer to the ground? Or will the pressures of family, detection, and magical trials prove too much for this tough cookie?

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