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Paramour Bay
Series · 24
books · 2018-2022

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#1

Magical Blend

2018

An inherited tea shop, a quaint little Connecticut town, and its quirky residents have Raven Marigold believing her luck is about to change for the better. Of course, that was before she and her best friend found a dead body in the back of the charming store. Things go from bad to worse when Raven begins to hear a talking cat spouting on and on about magic and mayhem. Once Raven accepts that she's not losing her mind, she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation while discovering her family's unusual lineage—the Marigolds are bona fide witches! 'Tis the season to be scared and delighted...this wickedly charming tale includes magical tea blends, an enchanting spell book, and an eerie cottage on the edge of town that contains a special surprise you won't want to miss!
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#2

Bewitching Blend

2018

Welcome back to Paramour Bay as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne continues her cozy paranormal mystery series that will have you brewing up a cup of tea well past midnight… It’s been two months since Raven Marigold discovered she was a witch, and she is handling her situation with grace. Well, if you discount the fact that she caught her blouse on fire and made her cat’s tail go numb for four hours. The bottom line is that Raven is succeeding in her pursuit of this new mystical life she’s been given. Someone must have missed that memo, though. Raven finds herself smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation. Every piece of evidence points to the town treasurer as being the guilty party, but she isn’t so sure the case is that cut and dried. It is then that Raven gets the brilliant idea of using a bit of witchcraft to help out the handsome, young sheriff. After all, what could go wrong with a bewitching blend, an enchanted spell book, and a haunted inn on the edge of town?
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#3

Enchanting Blend

2018

Shenanigans are brewing up once more in Paramour Bay as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne continues her cozy paranormal mystery series… New Year’s Eve is just a week away, and Raven Marigold knows exactly how she wants to spend the remainder of her holiday break before the glittery ball drops—solving a fifty-three-year-old murder and clearing her grandmother’s reputation! Raven doesn’t have a lot of time between memorizing enchanting spells, creating magical tea blends, and finally going out on her first date in months, but she’s willing to combine all three if it means eliminating the shadow of guilt that has loomed over her family’s surname for over five decades. Grab your pointy party hats, bring your mystical noisemakers, and ring in the New Year with the quirky characters of Paramour Bay!
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#4

Haunting Blend

2019

Ghostly antics and magical chaos turn into a hauntingly mischievous tale in this delightful continuation of USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne's cozy paranormal mystery series... The small coastal Connecticut town of Paramour Bay has brought a lot of surprises to Raven Marigold's life, but she never expected to encounter a bona fide honest to gosh ghost! It appears that Raven and her familiar have made quite the name for themselves on the other side as amateur sleuths...enticing an endearing tea-drinking spirit to seek their help to solve a kidnapping, of sorts. You see, the sweet apparition's familiar didn't follow her into the afterlife and has gone missing—even from the eyes of the dead! Grab a cup of hot tea and a cozy blanket so that you can snuggle in front of the warm hearth of your fireplace with this riveting supernatural tale that will have you smiling well into the night!
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#5

Charming Blend

2019

Compelling love spells are used to brew up one charmingly delightful whodunit as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne continues her cozy paranormal mystery series…Boxes of delicious chocolates and roses by the dozen are aplenty in the small town of Paramour Bay as Valentine’s Day approaches, but all is not so rosy in Raven Marigold’s life when a simple love enchantment goes horribly awry. You see, the affection spell is only meant to affect one recipient…not the entire town!Things for Raven go from bad to worse when small fires begin to break out all around town, causing damages to the local shops and homes alike. What’s a witch to do when she believes her attempt at evocation magic might be responsible for sparking these crimes? Why, she must grab her trusty familiar and investigate, of course!Open your hearts to this spellbinding Valentine’s Day tale by falling in love with this charming adventure of mischief, tea, and magic!
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#6

Spellbinding Blend

2019

This is one spellbinding tale of magical chaos you won’t want to miss in the continuation of USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne’s cozy paranormal mystery series… The flowers are in bloom, the songbirds are singing, and the tourists have begun to flock to the small coastal town of Paramour Bay for the Spring Festival. All is going according to plan, but Raven Marigold has one itsy-bitsy loose end to tie up regarding a possible warlock posing as one of the townsfolk. There has to be a simple solution, right? Well, one itsy-bitsy loose end turns into two…maybe three…when a body is found behind the kissing booth at the traveling carnival on the edge of town. When Raven discovers a connection between the victim and the warlock she’s been keeping a close eye on, she and her trusty familiar will have no choice but to take the case. After all, it wouldn’t do to have the residents know that magic exists! Grab a ticket and take a ride on this swirling mystery that will leave you dizzy with misleading clues, magical chaos, and a spellbinding blend that doesn’t quite go according to plan!
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#7

Cryptic Blend

2019

MP3 CD Format Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls go bump in the night in the latest installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne . . . The residents in the small coastal town of Paramour Bay are sorting through their unwanted belongings and setting up card tables in their driveways in order to get ready for their annual community garage sale. Raven Marigold hasn't lived in town long enough to contribute to the garage sale, but she sure is ready to find some basement bargains. Armed with a small reserve of cash and a large tote for her treasure trove, she wasn't prepared for her familiar to make a shocking discovery of an authentic sapphire pendant. You see, the disturbing part of such a find was that the pendant belonged to a resident . . . one who'd been buried with it. A haunted cemetery, an empty crypt, and a rather curious raccoon are all cryptic clues in another magical mystery that will leave you gasping for breath until the very end!
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#8

Broomstick Blend

2019

A baffling whodunit arises while comical antics abound as USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne continues her Paramour Bay Mysteries . . . Lady bugs, bumblebees, and butterflies are enjoying the humid summer days and nights in the quaint Connecticut coastal town of Paramour Bay. Completely exhausted, Raven Marigold is doing everything she can to keep her cool after the town mysteriously loses power. No electricity means no coffee . . . no coffee means that Raven's nerves are more than a bit frayed. After a bit of investigating, Raven discovers evidence that witchcraft might have been involved in causing the power outage that has puzzled the residents and left them a little bit cranky. Well, their irritability turns into straight up panic when a possible murder victim is discovered smack dab in the middle of the town's cobblestone square. Bring a flashlight if you want to help Raven and the rest of the gang solve this latest blackout mystery that will have you scrambling until the very last sentence!
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#9

Spirited Blend

2019

Get ready for a spine-tingling cozy mystery that has ghosts, ghouls, and goblins coming out of the woodwork in the next spirited installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne…Mounds of delicious candy corn, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky hayrides are all part of this year’s Halloween festivities in Paramour Bay. Raven Marigold plans to make the most out of this All Hallows’ Eve, which just so happens to be her birthday. Not everyone in town seems to have gotten the festive memo, though. One of the residents is claiming that the spirit of her dead husband has been paying her nocturnal visits, while other townsfolk are making similar claims about their deceased relatives. Is this someone’s version of a supernatural flash mob or has someone accidentally pierced the veil to the afterlife?It’s going to be a hauntingly good time in this quaint coastal town, so bring along your lanterns and flashlights as Raven and the gang take a midnight stroll through the local cemetery to try and solve this hair-raising mystery!
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#10

Yuletide Blend

2019

Find out who’s been naughty or nice in the next snowbound whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne…Stockings are hung by the chimney with care and visions of catnip dance in the air this yuletide season in Paramour Bay. The spirit of giving is in full swing, and the residents of this small coastal Connecticut town are finishing up their last minute holiday shopping.Raven Marigold takes a break from minding the tea shop to enjoy the winter wonderland the council members have magically created in the middle of town square. The holiday festival has everything from a lighted Christmas tree to singing elves. Even good ol’ St. Nick has shown up to hear the wish lists of excited children, but the jolliness in his ho-ho-ho disappears when one of his reindeer goes missing! Is this a reindeer-napping or has the precious animal just wandered off?Grab a plate of sugar cookies and a glass of milk as Raven and the gang attempt to unwrap the next seasonal whodunit in order to save the cheer for a Merry Christmas this year!
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#11

Baffling Blend

2020

It’s a baffling time when quirky dreams become reality in the next mystifying installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… It’s that time of year when winter’s icy grasp is still hanging over the area, yet a few hopeful hints of spring are dangling in the crisp air. You know that moment when the feeling of regret has everyone on edge, thinking that maybe they should have gone ahead and taken their vacations in the deep south where the sun is still shining and warm, the birds are merrily chirping, and dreams are just dreams. That’s not the case in the quaint coastal Connecticut town of Paramour Bay. Raven Marigold is flummoxed when not one, not two, but three shockingly realistic dreams have come true in the span of only one week. She might be a witch, but she knows for certain that she isn’t psychic. When a fourth dream reveals a wicked witch casting a fatal spell upon one of the Marigolds, it’s a race against time to prevent her nightmare from coming true. Bring your comfy pillow and a magical dreamcatcher if you want to help Raven and the gang attempt to solve this latest mystery pertaining to a vision of winter’s most frightening forecast!
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#12

Phantom Blend

2020

Mirrors and mischief might not be the best combination in this delightful tale of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… The quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay is once again hosting their annual garage sale, and Raven Marigold is happily participating for the first time with two tables of gently used items and select pieces of clothing. She’s taken special care to ensure that no magical auras remain on the items that she’s included for sale, and she is quite confident that her first time joining in on the sale will go off without a hitch. Raven hadn’t counted on her familiar taking his annual battle with the local squirrel population to a new level, resulting in a collapsed table, a broken mirror, and a trapped phantom who leads Raven and the gang onto their next murder mystery that might not reveal the fairest of them all. You’ll want to put down your trusty dustpan and broom for this enchanting whodunit that might or might not result in seven years of bad luck for the residents of Paramour Bay!
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Batty Blend

2020

Whimsical bats aren’t the only thing vanishing into thin air in the next whacky whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… Summertime is drawing to an end and taking with it the humidity, hay fever, and annoying mosquitos that couldn’t seem to quench their thirst this past season. Unfortunately, the insects aren’t the only thing biting in the quaint, coastal town of Paramour Bay, Connecticut! Raven Marigold is getting ready to host a blow-out end of summer sale to clear out her inventory at the teashop when word starts circulating that some of the furry critters escaped the local pet shop…including a rescued, hairy-legged vampire bat who is looking for his forever home. Raven and her familiar set out to discover if the missing bat is in anyway related to the mysterious visiting vampire they have yet to identify, but they soon learn that there is more to the mystery than meets the eye! Grab your wooden stakes and garlic necklaces for this quirky tale of unmasking a vampiric threat that might be closer than you think!
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Pumpkin Blend

2020

Pumpkin tea blends aren't the only things that are being stirred up in the next baffling whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... All Hallows' Eve is only a fortnight away, and the residents of Paramour Bay can't wait to get their hands on all the candy corn, caramel apples, and pumpkin tea blends this fall season. As a matter of fact, the highly anticipated Halloween Festival is about to kick off in town square with the reveal of the largest pumpkin that has ever been grown in their very own local pumpkin patch. There's only one itsy-bitsy problem—someone has stolen the town's prized jack-o-lantern! Raven ropes Leo into solving another mystery, but he goes all in when he realizes that a pilfered pumpkin is the least of their worries! Fill up your candy bowl, grab your favorite pumpkin-flavored drink, and get ready to solve the perplexing case of the missing prized pumpkin!
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Frosty Blend

2020

Someone is making a list and checking it twice in this festive holiday whodunit by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… What better time for a wedding when the sleigh bells are ringing and the snow is glistening this frosty season in the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay, Connecticut? Raven Marigold has been busy putting the finishing touches on her mother’s wedding. Everything has been going according to plan, and there are only twelve hours left before the big ceremony. Raven doesn’t see the harm in taking a few minutes to herself to enjoy the merriment of the season and the special occasion, but her frolic through the town square’s winter wonderland has her stumbling headfirst into a snowman…and a brand-new mystery! Someone doesn’t want Raven’s mother getting married, and the mysterious individual is going to great lengths to make sure that the ceremony never takes place—even resorting to attempted murder! You’ll want to have a lump of coal on hand when you find out who makes the naughty list in this year’s frosty caper!
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Stony Blend

2021

omplex hexes and intricate spells are boiling up trouble in the next puzzling whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne... The residents of Paramour Bay have no idea that something sinister might be lurking in the snowy shadows along the main thoroughfare of their quaint coastal town. They are all a bit curious about what could possibly be leaving odd footprints in the snow, though. It's all anyone can talk about until a spree of vandalism begins happening to the local storefronts. Raven Marigold's familiar is the only one who believes that the town is under attack by the new upright adornment that has been strategically positioned right outside of the local bakery by none other than the baker herself. The intimidating gargoyle statue carved into granite has been set upon a matching pillar, and Leo insists that the thing actually moves. Can he finally convince Raven that he's right before those odd footprints lead right to their own front door? You might want to bring a chisel and a hammer along if you want to follow the dark, snowy trail all the way to the end of this quirky mystery!
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Cocoa Blend

2021

Delicious chocolates and mysterious gifts are leaving quite a deathly impression in the next installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… Someone seems to want the local librarian—who just happens to be the town’s friendly neighborhood werewolf—erased from Paramour Bay’s history! After some strange turn of events, it’s concluded that regifting a box of heart-shaped chocolates might not have been such a great idea. The recipient ends up dead and a puzzling whodunit ensues, while Raven and the gang must band together to protect one of their own. You’ll want to brew up your own cup of tea before reading this quirky murder mystery…just to be safe!
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Shamrock Blend

2021

A little bit of clover is sprinkled all throughout this baffling whodunit in the next installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… Spring is just around the corner, the neighborhood squirrels are about to come out of their winter hibernation, and dandelions are sure to be abundant everywhere in the village square. Raven begins to notice that her familiar is having good fortune that goes far beyond an ordinary stroke of luck. When she discovers an enchanted shamrock stuck to a tuft of his fur, all might not be what it seems. An exciting treasure hunt ensues, but not for a pot of gold. Instead, Raven and the gang are on borrowed time to find out who tried to cast a divination spell gone awry that could have had serious consequences for one of their own. You’ll definitely want to have a rub of the blarney stone for luck to help solve this cozy mystery!
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#19

Campfire Blend

2021

Delicious s’mores aren’t the only thing leaving a trail of crumbs behind in this baffling whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… Relaxing massages, chilled mimosas, and hot saunas were all supposed to be a part of a weekend getaway for Raven, her best friend, and her witty familiar. Instead, they end up with curious fireflies and pesky mosquitos as bunkmates at a rugged camping retreat meant for those seeking to escape from their everyday lives in the rat race. Deciding to make the most of a bad situation, Raven convinces her two tagalongs that campfires and ghost stories would be a fun experience. Things don’t go quite as planned when one of the guests turn up dead! It appears that they have another puzzling mystery to solve, and it just might have something to do with whoever or whatever is hiding in the woods. You’ll want to bring along a flashlight, a sleeping bag, and your favorite backpack full of camping supplies to solve this campfire murder mystery!
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Stormy Blend

2021

You’re going to have to be quick as lightning in order to help solve this shocking whodunit in the latest installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… A massive nor’easter is about to descend upon the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay, Connecticut. Thunder is already rumbling overhead, lightning streaks are illuminating the dark eastern skies, and relentless winds are already knocking down trees. The residents have been instructed to gather together at the local high school for their safety, but the colossal storm isn’t the only thing they need to fear on this stormy night. Raven Marigold believes that someone wants to use the severe weather as a cover to steal her family’s grimoire. She and her witty familiar will do whatever it takes to prevent the cherished two-hundred-year-old tome from landing in the wrong hands. To do that, they must first discover the identity of the thief…and who it is might be more shocking than the lightning overhead! You’ll want to bring your umbrellas, rubber boots, and rain slickers to solve this electrifying mystery!
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#21

Sparkling Blend

2021

Fireworks and sparks fly a little late this year in the next explosive whodunit within the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… The annual Midsummer Festival had to be postponed this year due to a nor’easter causing considerable damage to the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay. Now that the scattered debris and fallen trees had been removed from the surrounding neighborhoods and town square, the residents are more than ready to relax and enjoy the festivities. It’s too bad that not everyone shares the same sentiment. When Raven Marigold and her familiar take a morning stroll through town square, they notice something amiss behind a bench near one of the food stands...the kind of something that could go kaboom! You’ll need a steady hand to help solve this unpredictable whodunit!
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Hallow Blend

2021

Ouija boards and eerie seances cause quite the ruckus in the next whacky whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… Lighted jack-o-lanterns, spooky music, and scary costumes set the scene for the annual trick-or-treat event in Paramour Bay. What should have been a fun and exciting holiday turns out to be a catastrophe of epic proportions! The village druid has spent most of the past year preparing for something dire that only she has foreseen, giving Raven and her friends little insight on what to expect or how to prepare for yet another apocalyptic event. No one is sure what to expect, but chaos ensues from the moment Mr. Leo stumbles and falls into a grave that has been disturbed inside the gates of the local cemetery. Were they simply dealing with vandalism, or has the dead begun rising from the grave? You might want to bring along a zombie apocalypse kit for this spooky tale!
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Dandelion Blend

2022

Magical tea blends, mystical spells, and mysterious events can all be found in the latest installment of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne…Butterflies and bumblebees aren't the only ones making an appearance this Spring in the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay.When the creation of a potion involving dandelion flowers goes astray, Raven's best friend inadvertently attracts the attention of a spirit who has been stuck on this side of the veil since last All Hallows' Eve. At first, Mr. Leo and the gang believe that the feisty ghost simply got lost and needs a helping hand to pass back through the veil. If only it was that simple…You'll want to spread out a blanket and break out a picnic basket filled with yummy sandwiches, tasty treats, and sweet iced tea while enjoying this wacky whodunit!
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Mistletoe Blend

2022

It's the most magical time of the year this holiday season in the next whacky whodunit of the Paramour Bay Mysteries by USA Today Bestselling Author Kennedy Layne… Snow flurries are falling, carolers are caroling, and jingle bells are jingling in the week leading up to Christmas Day. Unfortunately, not everyone is enjoying the holiday spirit. As Raven Marigold and her familiar make an evening deposit for the teashop, they find themselves held hostage by two bank robbers—one posing as Santa Claus, and the other masquerading as a not-so-merry elf! Not all is what it seems, though. What at first appears to be a straightforward bank robbery might just turn out to have elements of dark magic behind it! Grab a plate of sugar cookies and a steaming mug of hot chocolate before you dive into this comical Christmas caper! Ho-ho-ho!

Author

Kennedy Layne
Kennedy Layne
Author · 84 books

Kennedy Layne is a USA Today bestselling author. She draws inspiration for her romantic thrillers in part from her not-so-secret second life as a wife of a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He doubles as her critique partner, beta reader, and military consultant. Kennedy also has a deep love for cozy mysteries, thrillers, and basically any book that can keep her guessing until the very end. They live in the Midwest with their menagerie of pets. The loyal dogs and mischievous cats appreciate her writing days as much as she does, usually curled up in front of the fireplace. Amazon: http://amzn.to/3qrizgV Facebook: http://bit.ly/3qwLzUz Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ceSHQ9

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