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Witch Hazel Lane Mysteries
Series · 7 books · 2019-2021

Books in series

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#1

Grits in the Graveyard

2019

An escape - That's exactly what Birdie Devaine needs when witches around the world publicly announce their existence. Instead of performing for the sold out crowd at her world-famous magic show in Vegas, Birdie runs away from the dazzling lights to her hometown in Mississippi. Back to the town she swore off over a century ago. She thinks she has it all planned out - keeping busy with renovating an old beautiful house and eventually fading away from the spotlight. But the house has its secrets, including the haunted cemetery that Birdie is now responsible for. It doesn't help when her nosy neighbor catches on to Birdie's big secret - that she's a true witch with real magical powers. But when the busybody turns up dead on Birdie's new property, the former southern debutante becomes the prime suspect in the case. Cue the ladies of Witch Hazel Lane - a group of women who've stuck together for forty years. With their help, Birdie is on the hunt for the real killer. Will they help get her off the hook? Will Birdie's true nature stay secret? And what is she supposed to do with the stray dog that refuses to leave her house? This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way!
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#2

Devil On My Doorstep

2019

It's Christmas-time, and the ladies of Witch Hazel Lane are going all out. Caroling, bonfires, Christmas parties, not to mention the decorating! But in the midst of all the fun, Birdie Devaine is given a gift she can't seem to get rid of - the presence of her old flame, Lucifer. Yes, that Lucifer. He's come to do some bargain shopping himself... for souls. And when the town's fake Santa is found keeled over only days away from Christmas, the whole town is left in a wintry shock. Will Birdie be able to stop her ex from collecting on his contracts? And the ladies of Witch Hazel Lane want to know... who poisoned Santa's hot cocoa!? This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way!
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#3

Monsters Under The Magnolia

2020

Welcome to Witch Hazel Lane... Former Vegas star and witch in hiding, Birdie Devaine is ready for a vacation away from all of the stresses of an ongoing (and haunted) house renovation. Lucky for her she’s got a first-class ticket aboard one of the swankiest cruise ships in the world. Along with her best friends, Birdie’s ready to set sail through the warm Caribbean waters, soak up some much needed sun and sip on some much needed fruity drinks… But a trip to paradise comes with a price. And on a ship full of magical beings, the price is steep. Murders. Kidnappings. Something fishy is going on aboard the Magnolia On Water, and Birdie isn’t willing to let her wishes for a relaxing vacation get in the way of finding the killer. Or killers. And with an old friend in danger, Birdie is determined to get to the bottom of this string of murders… before she ends up at the bottom of the ocean. This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way! Collect your free recipe inside! Perfect for readers of Charlaine Harris, Joanna Fluke, and Leighann Dobbs!
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#4

Tea On The Tombstone

2020

Welcome to Witch Hazel Lane... It’s time to roll out the welcome mat at the charming but definitely haunted Hampton House! Not only is Birdie Devaine finished with her house renovation, she’s also invited her closest friend from Vegas to come visit. It should be a fun get-together, right? But that’s not how things work for Birdie these days. Her magic is going haywire, she’s got a couple of unwanted guests party-crashing, while the secret ghosts of Hampton House are no longer such a big secret… And in the thick of it all is the unthinkable—her friend’s soul has gone missing. Even after all this time, Birdie’s starting to wonder if maybe this place isn’t just haunted, but rather cursed… This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way!
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#5

Biscuits with the Banshee

2020

A scorching summer in Witch Hazel Lane brings with it a bone-chilling surprise. The only thing on Birdie Devaine’s mind is to find the perfect job. What she doesn’t expect is to be woken up in the middle of the night by haunting wails from the graveyard. A banshee. Right here in her own backyard. A banshee’s cries only mean one thing - a sinister death looms. Someone Birdie knows is going to die, but the question is who?To make ill omens worse, her downright devious aunts are back in town and may throw a wrench in her desperate search for the would-be victim. They have their own plans and need Birdie’s help. She knows nothing is ever that simple with the Aunties, and has no time for their games… until they offer their specific services to help her. Now she has no choice but to accept the deal. Is it possible to solve this murder mystery before the actual murder? Can she use magic to find the poor soul before it’s too late? This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way!
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#6

Pecans And Potions

2020

Welcome to Witch Hazel Lane... A beautiful southern fall isn't the only thing changing in Birdie Devaine’s neck of the woods. Determined to make her brand new business a success, Birdie refuses to turn away any potential clientele… like the hoity-toity photographer from the city who does nothing but insult her, her home, and thumb his nose at her good-old fashioned hospitality. After a mean hurricane churns their way, the ladies of Witch Hazel Lane find the stuck-up photographer mysteriously dead, her new gazebo half caved-in, and her devilishly handsome ex Lucifer edging his way back into her life. Can she play detective and still manage to keep her head and her heart above the flood waters? What’s a witch to do? This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way!
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#7

West Of Wicked

2021

Ever since Birdie Devaine set foot in The Hampton House, she knew it was something special. Her hard work finally paid-off after her new business boomed during the holiday season, giving her and her friends much to celebrate. But Birdie’s good luck is about to run out. A series of nearly deadly mishaps plague the house as she struggles to keep the rumors that the place is truly haunted at bay. The only thing haunting the house is her ghostly dog, Grifter, and he’s hardly causing chaos these days. And it’s not just her business that’s suffering… it’s her heart. It seems as soon as she re-kindles her relationship with her old flame Lucifer, she finds out that he’s been keeping secrets from her. Secrets that may have to do with what's going on inside The Hampton House.Birdie can't help but wonder if it's the house or her life that’s cursed.And if the curse is real… who cast it? This book contains plenty of southern sass, friendship, some delicious comfort food, and a little bit of magic along the way!

Author

J.L. Collins
J.L. Collins
Author · 5 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

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