Paranormal in Manhattan

Series · 19

books · 2016-2020

By J.L. Collins, Summer Prescott, Rebecca Regnier, and more

Books in series

Wicked for Hire

2016

Medical student Amanda Meyers thought she had her life all planned out until people started dying the moment they touched her. Being cleared of any wrongdoing didn’t stop the medical school from expelling her, and it didn’t rid her of the unfortunate nickname Grim Reaper. Luckily, having a rep as the harbinger of death isn’t a total resume killer. Rick Rowling, Special Agent for the FBI’s Paranormal Cases Division recruits her to work for the Bureau. But the sexy, brilliant, outrageous loose cannon proves to be just as untouchable as the mysterious creature or creatures that may be responsible for the seemingly unsolvable murder that becomes their first case together. Instead of treating patients, Amanda’s life becomes a test of her patience and a wild ride into the wicked paranormal world where her new boss runs the show. Together they face a ghoulish force that could destroy the entire city and a grueling family dinner that could leave Amanda contemplating harakiri. It’s a battle of life and debt [student debt, that is] and saving the world has never been so funny.

Cold Cases and Haunted Places

2020

Feel that chill in the air? It's the most haunted time of the year, and these quirky mysteries need solving… Sometimes you have to dig up the past, even if it's six-feet under. Solve cold cases, visit haunted locations, and investigate ancient legends in this spooktacular collection of paranormal cozy mystery short stories from your favorite witchy authors. And just in time for Halloween! Anthology includes stories from: Amorette Anderson, Sam Cheever, J.L. Collins, Cate Dean, Erin Johnson, Shéa MacLeod, Mona Marple, Nova Nelson, Summer Prescott, Rebecca Regnier, Trixie Silvertale, Lotta Smith, Lily Webb, and Kirsten Weiss. Buy Cold Cases and Haunted Places to treat yourself to magical tricks today! Charms and Charges by Lily Webb Alchemy, Arsenic, and Alibis by Shéa MacLeod Murder, He Wrote? By Mona Marple Charming Chalice by Summer Prescott Druid by Kirsten Weiss Haunted Tours & Evildoers by Erin Johnson Hush Magic by J. L. Collins Girls Fright Out by Rebeca Regnier Reaper Madness by Nova Nelson Bohemian to the Bone by Amorette Anderson Wicked in the Water: Mandy's First Ever Case by Lotta Smith Change in the Tide: A Maggie Mulgrew Mini Mystery by Cate Dean Yesterday’s Fears: A Yesterday’s Paranormal Mystery by Sam Cheever Ghosts and Bad Toasts by Trixie Silvertale

W is for Wicked

2016

Murder investigation is tricky—especially when the deceased threatens to kill you... Former medical student turned FBI special assistant Amanda Meyer isn’t thrilled about her new gig as a ghost whisperer, especially now that she has the spirit of a departed drag queen following her around. But having a pal on the other side may just come in handy when a billionaire’s widow meets her untimely demise and Amanda and her oh so sexy boss, Rick Rowling, head of the Paranormal Cases Division, are called in to find the killer. With nine scandalous suspects, nine questionable motives, one dead witness and one cryptic clue, the bureau’s dynamic duo should be able to solve this case by the numbers, but the victim’s restless soul wants revenge while the clock is ticking. What’s the girl nicknamed The Grim Reaper to do? M may be for Murder, but W is for Wicked. W is for Wicked is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book. Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series Each book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all.

Wicked Little Secret

2016

Everyone has secrets—ghosts are no exception... Finding her body taken over by a ghost with unfinished business while entertaining a tempting (yet dangerous sounding) invitation from Rick Rowling—her boss—has Amanda Meyer, FBI special assistant and resident ghost whisperer for the Paranormal Cases Division, in a tailspin. Her drag-queen-guardian ghost is acting even stranger than usual, a murder victim holds a clue to finding a stolen sculpture, and a parade of well-meaning family members might just set another murder in motion. What's the girl nicknamed Grim Reaper to do when a departed witness won't fess up, and she finds herself living with her crazy, arrogant, yet irresistibly sexy boss? Everyone's got secrets, but only the ghosts know whose will be revealed in this hilariously wicked romp in the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series. Wicked Little Secret is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love Wicked Little Secret.

Wicked of the Christmas Past

2016

Deck the halls with wows of wicked! A romantic getaway to a posh spa with her devastatingly sexy boss seems like a Christmas miracle to FBI special assistant Amanda Meyer, but when you work for the bureau’s Paranormal Cases Division, disaster never takes a holiday. Bestselling author Carina Christien is dead, her apparent suicide covered up for a year. There’s no shortage of suspects, but this is one case that won’t be wrapped up neatly. Confessions ring false, intrigue runs high, but even a bevy of disgruntled ghostwriters is no match for the girl they call the Ghost Whisperer. It’s mistletoe and murder for Christmas in this fast-paced, quirky, fourth installment of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series. Wicked of the Christmas Past is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book.

Sweet Wicked of Mine

2017

I could stay awake just to feel you creeping... Life is sweet for FBI Special Assistant Amanda Meyer. Her live-in boyfriend just happens to be her sexy boss, Rick Rowling, head of the Paranormal Cases Division, and cozy evenings at home are becoming a thing - but that just means a wicked new case is right around the corner. When a little girl is kidnapped, the evidence points to world renowned psychic Aurora Westwood but something just doesn’t add up. In exchange for her help finding the missing child, Aurora has a proposition for Mandy that could change everything. Juggling life-changing proposals, grim reminders of her haunted past and a parade of restless spirits is just another day at the office for the girl they once called the Reaper in this madcap fifth book in the Manhattan Mystery Series.

Wicked and Haunted

2017

A blissful engagement, a haunted ring, throw in the mother-in-law from Hell... Wedding bells are about to ring for FBI Special Assistant Amanda Meyer and her sexy boss, Rick Rowling, but before they walk down the aisle, Mandy will have to solve a new case for the Paranormal Cases Division…and stop Rick’s estranged mother, Alice, from turning their ceremony into the wedding from hell. While Mandy has no trouble talking to dead people, her very alive future mother-in-law is another story. As she tries to graciously dodge Alice’s nutty plans for the ceremony—including a live llama and a tattoo exchange—she dives full-throttle into the investigation of a haunted ring with a reputation for killing its owners. Before Mandy can solve the case, however, Alice tries on the haunted ring and is possessed by its ghost. Can Mandy end the ring’s curse, save Rick’s mother, and keep her wedding from going to the llamas? Or will the cursed ring kill her before she can say, “I do”? Find out in this wickedly funny sixth adventure in the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series!

Wicked, Manor, and Murder

2017

Wicked to the rescue! Soon-to-be-bride Amanda Meyer can't wait to walk down the aisle with her fiancé Rick Rowling. Everything is falling into place for their long-awaited nuptials until Mandy's BFF bridesmaid Fiona reveals that according to a cryptic message from her grandmother's ghost, Fiona is soon-to-be-dead. So before the happy couple can say I do, they're off to Fiona's family estate to find the murderer-to-be amid a bevy of paranormal ghost tour guests. Hidden affairs, family secrets and meddling spirits will keep the future Mr. and Mrs. Rowling tied in knots before they tie the knot in this seventh hair raising adventure in the Manhattan Mystery Series.

Wickedly Ever After

Halloween Hijinks

2017

Ghosts just want to have fun… As the new Mrs. Rowling, life is supposed to be easy for former FBI Special Assistant Amanda Meyer. Marriage to her drop dead gorgeous boss Rick is everything she dreamed of, unfortunately she can’t sleep, and she can’t even blame the ghost of his late stepmom Clara for popping up in the middle of the night with a tricky request. Someone staged mechanic Fynn’s death to look like a suicide, and now his unhappy ghost is keeping Clara and her dead friends awake all night. Proving he was murdered will keep the newlyweds hopping, and the real trick will be staying alive in this hilarious eighth book in the Manhattan Mystery Series.

Speak of the Wicked

2017

Speak of the Devil look who walked in… Now a chief agent for USCAB’s paranormal division, newlywed Mandy Rowling has arrived. Unfortunately, Manhattan’s social elite have little regard for her, except for the very wealthy Mrs. Karen Rosenberg who, it turns out, is in need of someone with paranormal skills. During a holiday gathering turned scammy séance at the Rosenberg mansion, a prickly ghost hints that Mr. Rosenberg—believed to have passed away due to an unfortunate accident—may have actually died of suspicious causes. Long hidden secrets are revealed, casting blame on the Upper East Side’s crème-de-le-crème, and proving everyone should be thankful for the girl who can speak to spirits in this wild ninth installment of the madcap Manhattan Mystery series. Speak of the Wicked is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book.

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Wicked as a Christmas Fruitcake

2017

A Nutty Fruitcake, a Nuttier Ghost, and a Murder... The newlyweds Mandy and Rick are looking forward to their first Christmas in wedded bliss when the untimely death of a real estate developer puts a crimp in their plans. A bite of deadly dessert at a trendy bakery seems to be the culprit, and now the naughty ghost of Woody Napoleon is demanding justice. A spirited investigation turns up a plethora of suspects, but only Mandy’s special gift can unwrap the killer in this holiday edition of the Manhattan Mystery Series.

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Wicked in Wonderland

Strawberry Éclair Murder

2017

Down, down the Wicked hole… With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Rick and Mandy might have chocolate kisses and blushing roses in mind, but instead they’re drawn into a new case by NYC FBI Chief Hernandez when his daughter’s favorite author bites the dust. Up and coming graphic novelist Eve Wellington has been murdered, and no one’s more surprised than she is to find herself newly dead. The list of suspects who wanted to erase the self-styled cartoon diva includes rival artists, exhausted editors, and overworked assistants, but it’s the trail of a white rabbit that ultimately leads New York’s premiere paranormal pair to the killer in this wonder-full 11th installment of the Manhattan Mystery Series. Wicked in Wonderland is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book.

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Dial W for Wicked

2018

Who ya gonna call? Wicked! Baby, it’s cold outside, and no one needs an escape more than Mandy, whose well-meaning family members simply must know when the newlyweds will be starting a family. Midnight feedings and teething rings will have to wait, though, while the Rowlings solve their latest case. A chance rescue of a kidnapped child and the mutterings of a hypnotized game show contestant draw the stars of USCAB into the 5-year-old mystery of three missing girls. All they need is a hot lead in this cold case, but as the suspects pile up, so do Mandy’s fertility worries. Will they solve the mystery? Maybe, baby. Find out the answer in this 12th escapade in the Manhattan Mystery Series. Dial W for Wicked is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book.

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Wicked Egg to Crack

2018

Romanov diamond… Fabergé egg… and a Murder! Mom-to-be Mandy just wants to enjoy a stress-free maternity leave, but before she can say pink or blue, her well-meaning dad-in-law Dan Rowling hands her another case to crack. With his memories slightly scrambled, a newly dead groom-to-be can’t recall how he ended up deceased, but his murder is definitely related to the theft of a Fabergé egg from one of society’s upper crustiest of families. The pressure’s on since solving the case won’t just free a trapped soul and restore countless poached objects to their rightful owners, it could also mean admission to the most exclusive school for Baby Rowling. Get ready for a bumpy ride on the road to mommy-hood in this hard-boiled 13th adventure in the Manhattan Mystery Series. Wicked Egg to Crack is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book. Each book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all.

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The Wickedest Showman

2018

And the rest is… Wicked? Alas, poor Mandy! Decorating the nursery for Baby Rowling is giving her the blues, and only Manhattan’s top interior designer can help, but securing her services could mean putting Rick into the clutches of a notorious homewrecker. In exchange for hooking Mandy up with the designer, famous actress Karina needs help with some strange happenings at her theater production of Hamlet, and who better to solve the mystery than someone who can talk to the ghost of the Ghost? Trodding the boards with the Bard, however, could leave Mandy and Rick’s marriage in jeopardy. Fortunately there’s a method to the madness in this 14th installment of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. The Wickedest Showman is part of the Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries full of quirky characters and unexpected twists, you're gonna love this book. Each book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all.

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Wicked or Treat!

2018

Meet the hottest sleuth apprentice in town. She’s tiny, cute, and rocks the world on a stroller! It’s another haunting Halloween for the Rowling Family! New addition Baby Sophie is almost a year old, and Mandy is taking motherhood in stride, but when ghost-in-law Clara pops in asking for help for a newly deceased friend, Mandy’s back on the job, trading maternity leave for murder. A woman who fell from the balcony of her Brooklyn home insists she just had a dizzy spell, but a big insurance payout, a cheating husband and a jealous paramour point to foul play. Was the victim tricked to death? Find out in this paranormally sweet 16th installment in the Manhattan Mystery Series. Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series Each book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all.

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I'm Dreaming of a Wicked Christmas

The First Noel Told by Rick Rowling

2018

Ghost saw somebody killing Santa Claus. Underneath the mistletoe last night… Dashing, debonair paranormal investigator Rick Rowling usually spends the holidays at luxurious resorts, with women falling at his feet. What would make him trade champagne toasts and caviar dreams for a Yuletide dinner in Queens with the family of his ravishing assistant Mandy, the only woman who seems immune to his charms? Turns out the single witness to the murder of Santa Claus is a lovelorn ghost who wants a date with Rick in exchange for information on the suspect. A romantic romp through the city could become a double date with destiny for the FBI's sexiest sleuth, but can he solve the case before the spirit departs forever? Take a look back at the Rowlings’ first Noel in this special holiday installment of the Manhattan Mystery Series.

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My Wicked Valentine

2019

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner… Love is in the air and so are the ghosts! When Rick’s old friend, up-and-coming celeb psychic Brian Powers is accused of murdering an esthetician at a luxe gentlemen-only spa, Mandy’s cozy afternoon at home goes from cookie-baking to crime solving. With baby Sophie and ghost-pal Jackie in tow, Mandy and Rick take to haunting the spa where the facials are fab and the intrigue is high-end. Every suspect has a secret, but who’s willing to kill to keep theirs under wraps? [Seaweed wraps, that is.] Find out in this dangerously funny installment of the Manhattan Mystery series. Buy My Wicked Valentine and start solving your next mystery today! Paranormal in Manhattan Mystery Series Each book in the series is a stand-alone story, but your enjoyment of each story will be increased if you read them all. \*Book 1-Wicked for Hire \*Book 2-W is for Wicked \*Book 3-Wicked Little Secret \*Book 4-Wicked of the Christmas Past \*Book 5-Sweet Wicked of Mine \*Book 6-Wicked and Haunted \*Book 7-Wicked, Manor, and Murder \*Book 8-Wickedly Ever After \*Book 9-Speak of the Wicked \*Book 10-Wicked as a Christmas Fruitcake \*Book 11-Wicked in Wonderland \*Book 12-Dial W for Wicked \*Book 13-Wicked Egg to Crack \*Book 14-The Wickedest Showman \*Book 15-Wicked and the Beast \*Book 16-Wicked or Treat! \*Book 17-I’m Dreaming of a Wicked Christmas: The First Noel told by Rick Rowling

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Much Ado About Wicked Witness

2019

A tricky art theft and talking teacup… Throw in a perky ghost and a perkier toddler! When a slightly tricky art theft takes place in an upscale Upper East Side neighborhood, Mandy and Rick are called in to crack the case. With their daughter Sophie and Mandy’s ghost pal Jackie in tow, the USCAB duo tackle a baffling switcheroo. An art dealer’s pricey Japanese vase has been replaced with a cheap fake and an attempted murder complicates the situation. The only witness: a talking teacup. Can Mandy coax the spirit of an ancient Samurai with a fuzzy memory to spill the tea on who nabbed the Shino while wrangling a demanding toddler and wrestling with worry about taking a baby to a crime scene? Join the Rowling clan as they attempt to literally save the Day in the latest adventure of the Manhattan Mystery series.

Authors

J.L. Collins

Author · 1 books

J. L. (Jerri) lives in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, with her family and feisty canine. She loves delicious southern food, dogs, Carolina sunrises on the beach, shopping on King Street, and curling up with about twenty different books on the weekends. When she gets the rare chance, she also likes to go exploring and learning more about Charleston's rich history. Make sure to sign up for Jerri's mailing list to receive her newsletter so you can find out all about her new releases, check out cover reveals, take part of fun giveaways, PLUS receive an exclusive cocktail recipe book from J. L. for free! https://www.subscribepage.com/u0d6c6 Feel free to contact J. L. Collins here: jlcollinsbooks@gmail.com

Summer Prescott

Author · 3 books

Summer Prescott is well-known in the Cozy Mystery realm, having written and published several Best-Sellers in the genre. An avid reader of Thrillers, Horror and Suspense, the author has decided to follow her passion with the debut of her Thriller, The Quiet Type, which launched in the top 50 of the Serial Killer category on Amazon. The novel has received high praise in its reviews, and Summer is considering a possible trilogy or series to continue the story.

Rebecca Regnier

Author · 14 books

I write, beachy women's fiction, paranormal women's fiction, and I'm also a columnist. I was in television news for 21 years but hung up the hairspray to become an author. Give me a follow on TikTok, it's my latest way to procrastinate. I'm an avid reader and fan. Thank you for connecting with me here!

Cate Dean

Author · 27 books

Cate Dean has been writing since she could hold a pen in her hand and put more than two words together on paper. She grew up losing herself in fantasy worlds, and now creates her own worlds, infusing them with adventure and magic. When she's not writing, she travels to places that inspire her, having her own adventures, and reads pretty much anything she can get her hands on. There ~ I got the official biography out of the way. I love to write, and yes, I have been doing it most of my life. I've made up stories in my head for as long as I can remember, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring those stories to life, and share them with you. If you want to be the first to know when the next book is released, or be in on some fun, exclusive contests and giveaways, join my list here: https://catedeanwrites.com/join-my-list. You can learn more about me and my books at my website: https://catedeanwrites.com I look forward to meeting you. :)

Erin Johnson

Author · 44 books

A native of Tempe, Arizona, Erin spends her time crafting mysterious, magical, romance-filled stories that’ll hopefully make you laugh. In between, she’s traveling, napping with her dogs, eating with her friends and family, and teaching Pilates (to allow her to eat more).

Shea MacLeod

Author · 49 books

Shéa MacLeod has dreamed of writing novels since before she could hold a crayon. She totally blames her mother. Her favorite poem as a child was ‘Jabberwocky’, and Her favorite authors were Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe. Which probably explains a lot. After a six year sojourn in London, England, a dearth of good donuts has driven her back to her hometown. She now resides in the leafy green hills outside Portland, Oregon where she indulges in her fondness for strong coffee, Ancient Aliens reruns, lemon curd, and dragons. Because everything's better with dragons. Shéa is the author of the SUNWALKER SAGA (a fast paced urban fantasy series with a kick-ass heroine published by Montlake) and DRAGON WARS (a post-apocalyptic series with dragons)as well as the Cupcake Goddess novelettes.

Nova Nelson grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie novels. She loves the mind candy of cozy mysteries and has been weaving paranormal tales since she first learned handwriting. Those two loves meet in her Eastwind Witches series, and it's about time, if she does say so herself. When she's not busy writing, she enjoys long walks with her strong-willed dogs and eating breakfast for dinner. Be sure to follow her on Goodreads! Join the Cozy Coven for Eastwind updates, contests, and more! Go to: www.cozycoven.com

Kirsten Weiss writes laugh-out-loud, page-turning mysteries. Her heroines aren’t perfect, but they’re smart, they struggle, and they succeed. Kirsten writes in a house high on a hill in the Colorado woods and occasionally ventures out for wine and chocolate. Or for a visit to the local pie shop. She is best known for her cozy and witch mystery novels. So if you like funny, action-packed mysteries with complicated heroines, just turn the page… Kirsten sends out original short stories of mystery and magic to her mailing list. If you’d like to get them delivered straight to your inbox, make sure to sign up for her newsletter at kirstenweiss.com Feel free to follow her on Twitter @KirstenWeiss or Bookbub, get in touch on Facebook, post a picture of this book to Instagram and tag her @kirstenweissauthor, or send her an email. She’ll answer you personally…which may be a good or a bad thing, depending on your perspective.

USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Sam Cheever writes mystery and suspense, creating stories that draw you in and keep you eagerly turning pages. Known for writing great characters, snappy dialogue, and unique and exhilarating stories, Sam is the award-winning author of 100+ books. Website: www.samcheever.com Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sam-c... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Ch... Blog: https://samcheever.com/blog/

Trixie Silvertale

Author · 35 books

USA Today Bestselling author Trixie Silvertale grew up reading an endless supply of Lilian Jackson Braun, Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew novels. She loves the amateur sleuths in cozy mysteries and and obsesses about all things paranormal. Those two passions unite in her Mitzy Moon Mysteries, and she's thrilled to write them and share them with you. Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/trixies... BookBub Author: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixi... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilve... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrixieSilver...