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Outside the Circle
Series · 8 books · 2007-2024

Books in series

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To Capture Love

2007

Where there is love, there is life. In April of 1812, a female sculptor-in-hiding gains a priceless commission to make a replica of a slain soldier. On the day she's set to reveal her identity to his grieving brother, a man she once secretly loved, he gives her a public set-down, ensuring that the truth gets buried under a mountain of grief and illusion. Can love help heal this painful situation or will these two broken hearts remain forever separated? If you crave sweet Regency romances, you’ll love this touching tribute to a soldier romance during Regency times.
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#1

Death Takes a Detour

2022

A murder. A mystery. A legacy to uphold. Abbie Grimshaw’s road to recovery from a traumatic experience takes her on many journeys. On a whim, she stops at St. Michael’s church and runs straight into more danger. This time, there’s a supernatural complication: she can see—and talk to—the Earl of Ashford. He died in 1816, but death doesn’t stop him from charging Abbie with the safety of two young orphans. She never imagined life would send her literal demons to battle, but Abbie is a Grimm, like her mother before her. There’s a long legacy of defending the innocent at stake. If she cannot master child-minding and demon-slaying simultaneously, her own legend will be short-lived. If you enjoy ghostly tales with a fairy tale flavor, you’ll love this new face on the Grimm scene.
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#2

Death Shifts Gears

2022

A guardian. A friend. A paranormal investigator. EMT Abbie Grimshaw must prove she can be a good guardian for two young orphans, but a shape-shifter friend needs her to find out what got his sister killed. The investigation drives Abbie straight into the cutthroat world of magically modified food. If she doesn’t get it in gear and solve the mystery quickly, she could lose her friend, her kids, and her life.
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#4

Death Swipes Right

2023

New clue. New murder. New threats. EMT Abbie Grimshaw turns to her electromagnetic wizard friend to help solve the bombing mystery that still haunts her. But before Talin can help Abbie, his aunt’s murder plunges them into a new supernatural investigation. This time, they’re the prime suspects. If they fail to stop the killer quickly, dark forces will become bolder and the body count could soon include Abbie and Talin. If you enjoy wizardly tales with a fairy tale flavor, you'll love discovering this new face on the Grimm scene. Pick up this magical adventurous mystery today!
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#5

Death Comes Up Short

2023

A missing boy. A deadly contract. A new target. Having recently caught a killer, EMT Abbie Grimshaw thinks things might settle down. She’s mistaken. A boy goes missing, and the clues point to powerful traffickers targeting magical children. Worse, a child in her care, Jimi, might be the true target, and he’ll do anything to find his friend. If Abbie doesn’t find the missing child and stop the traffickers, she could lose Jimi forever. If you enjoy magical mysteries with a fairy tale flavor, you’ll love this new face on the Grimm scene.
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#6

Death Is Uncovered

2024

A frantic search. A powerful opponent. A hard choice. EMT Abbie Grimshaw accepts that danger is a part of her life, but this time, the danger isn’t to her. It’s to her two kids. One gets kidnapped. The clues lead Abbie and her friends to an informant specializing in magical artifacts and the discovery that the villain may be after Abbie’s Grimm artifacts. These powerful items are the world’s best defense against dark forces. But can Abbie sacrifice her kid’s life for the chance to save the world? If you enjoy magical thrillers with a fairy tale flavor, you’ll love discovering this new face on the Grimm scene. Pick up this magical adventurous mystery today!
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#7

Death Is Delayed

2024

A family secret. A timeless connection. A child awakens.EMT Abbie Grimshaw reluctantly agrees to help hunt a dangerous mage hundreds of years in the past where she makes a shocking discovery. Every mystery she's ever solved could be connected. She also meets a special child in imminent danger. If Abbie fails to keep this girl safe, there might not be a future to return to. If you enjoy time-travel mysteries with a fairy tale flavor, you'll love discovering this new face on the Grimm scene. Pick up this magical adventurous mystery today!
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Outside the Circle Mystery Boxed Set

Books 1-3

2023

Do you believe in magic? A Grimm descendant, with a family legacy of saving innocents, is drawn to solve supernatural mysteries in present-day Britain. Book 1: Death Takes a Detour Feuding with her over-protective mother, Abigail Grimshaw rebelliously stops at St. Michael's church against her mother's order to "hurry home," and runs straight into danger. Book 2: Death Shifts Gears Abbie must prove she can be a fit guardian for two young orphans, but a shape-shifter friend needs her to find out why his sister was killed. This new investigation drives Abbie straight into the cutthroat world of magically modified food. Book 3: Death Smells Disaster A powerful witch offers to watch over Abbie's kids so she can attend a memorial for the friends and colleagues she lost to a bombing a year ago. When that witch goes missing, all her plans change. If you enjoy magical tales with a fairy tale flavor, you'll love discovering this new face on the Grimm scene.Dive into this magical, adventurous mystery series today!

Author

Shereen Vedam
Shereen Vedam
Author · 24 books

Once upon a time, USA Today bestselling author Shereen Vedam read fantasy and romance novels to entertain herself. Now she writes heartwarming tales braided with threads of magic and love and mystery elements woven in for good measure. Shereen's a fan of resourceful women, intriguing men, and happily-ever-after endings. If her stories whisk you away to a different realm for a few hours, then Shereen will have achieved one of her life goals. FB Page Twitter Pinterest Amazon author page Newsletter signup

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