Brownstone books 19 - 22 (The BBQ years)(including Road Trip: BBQ and a Brawl, BBQ Delivered with Attitude, BBQ With a Side of No Apologies, BBQ and STFU)Road Trip: BBQ and a Brawl:Barbecue is life. Everything else is just details...AGAIN!Things are going a little too well for Brownstone as he sticks around the house, and Shay is getting agitated. Can a bounty hunter be happy when he has nothing to do?James goes on a road trip expecting to just eat some barbeque. Unfortunately, trouble is waiting when he arrives. The bounty hunter likes to keep things simple, but those who are working to beat up the Oriceran BBQ pitmaster's new place didn't account for him arriving.Will those attacking give up? Is stupid contagious?Instead of a simple BBQ road trip, now he is embroiled in helping a fellow BBQ lover he followed on TV as he helps bring the BROWNSTONE BEAT DOWN.BBQ Delivered with Attitude:Can't a man just enjoy a bit of BBQ without getting into a fight?Apparently not.One day, James comes home and finds his pregnant wife with drawn gun, a ready knife, and an unknown assailant in their living room. The problem is, the person in the living room is hoping the Granite Ghost will help her retrieve some valuable cargo that has gotten...lost.Now, James has to decide if he will allow an annoying female to persuade him to go on another road trip. Even if the road trip takes him to Texas, a state known for its brisket.Will those who want the artifacts find out he is involved?Fortunately, there are a lot of BBQ places between Los Angeles and Texas. It just so happens Brownstone gets a chance to stop at a few.BBQ With a Side of No Apologies:It’s hard to live a quiet life when you’ve left a trail of beatdowns and men in walls, but sometimes that’s the only way to achieve peace.James isn’t happy when the head of a Mafia family comes into his restaurant and demands his help. The reputation of James Brownstone is supposed to keep peace in the L.A. underworld, but a few new arrivals didn’t get the memo.Sometimes you don’t preserve the peace by preparing for war. You go straight to war.All James’ local trouble might be annoying, but there’s a shining light in the distance: a respected filmmaker wants to film a barbecue documentary with James at the center.A documentary BBQ road trip up the West Coast is just what James needs to relax, but the filmmaker seems more interested in capturing him beating down magical criminals than his thoughts on brisket.At the same time, dark forces from beyond Earth are on the move, and they don’t care about barbecue.James thought he had settled certain problems at the Battle of L.A., but sometimes a personal demonstration is necessary for someone to learn their lesson.BBQ and STFU:There is one thing you do not do… go after Brownstone’s family.Powerful entities on Oriceran listen to prophecy and fear a threat to their home world.That isn’t the only threat they should worry about.Whispy Doom is forever trying to get James to upgrade, perhaps for the last time?What will happen when beings who believe themselves to be invincible do the unthinkable?Now, there are Brownstones on two worlds, and one young son growing up.And amongst it all, you have Shay Brownstone as well. There

    3 Magical Mysteries.No-nonsense chef Nora Ashcroft has cooked up quite the extravagant lifestyle from scratch. When a shadowy figure runs her car off the road late one night, her best-laid plans come crashing down the instant she dies.But death isn't the end for her, and when she wakes up in a town full of supernatural creatures, it's time to reinvent herself. To top off the whole heap of strange, Nora learns that she, too, has magical powers, and as she explores them, trouble has a way of finding her, generally in the form of restless spirits.Join Nora (and her snarky canine familiar, Grim) as she solves mysteries, enjoys greasy late-night eats, and tries to resist the charm of Eastwind's favorite witch, Tanner Culpepper. Ready, Set, Dead contains the first three books of the Eastwind Witches paranormal cozy mystery series that will have you laughing and staying up way past your bedtime. If you love snarky female sleuths, lighthearted humor, and scrumptious loves interests, you will adore Nova Nelson's magical witch cozies.Box set contains: Crossing Over Easy, Death Metal, and Third Knock the Charm. This series is best read in order.

    

    

     When sexagenarian twin sisters Lottie and Hetty hear the news, Lottie’s first though is that, should it be sold, the Old Bakehouse might be a suitable home for her son, Bill, and his family currently living up-country. Over the ensuing weeks, details of the old baker’s will are brought to light and inevitably several people arrive in the village hopeful of receiving a share of his legacy, but no-one foresees the dark secrets that will come to light as the history of his life is exposed. ‘The Old Bakehouse’ is a light-hearted mystery and the fifth book in the Pentrillick Cornish Mystery Series set on the south coast of West Cornwall.

    Too bad the gods have other plans.Cleo Harwell is hoping for breathing room to settle into her new life as an Earth witch... and time to explore her connection with Marcus.However, when a boy's night goes horribly wrong, Marcus is convinced the gods will do anything to keep them apart. In order to keep Cleo safe, he vows to keep his distance.But Cleo doesn't need a protector. She's a powerful midlife maven with the magic of the Earth at her fingertips. She wants a partner to stand at her side, and she thinks Marcus could be the one.Cleo pushes Marcus to make the ultimate choice: is it better to be safe and secure, or should they risk it all for a chance to find true joy?**A paranormal women's fiction about midlife women, mythical gods, and the magic that happens when life forces you to change.**

    Six amateur super sleuths. Can the criminals cover up their crimes or will our super sleuths put them behind bars? Six cozy mysteries from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling authors Cozy Mystery Cover Up includes the following cozy mysteries: Mud Pie Murderess - A Bakery Detectives Cozy Mystery from USA Today Bestselling author Stacey Alabaster. Croissants and Corruption - The first book in Margot Durand Cozy Mystery series from Amazon Bestselling author Danielle Collins. Murder at Macbeth - The first book in Flight Risk Cozy Mystery series from Amazon Bestselling author Susan Harper. Steps from Death - The first book in Craft Circle Cozy Mystery series from USA Today Bestselling author Stacey Alabaster. High Seas Homicide - The first book in Hannaford British Cozy Mystery series from Amazon Bestselling author Danielle Collins. Dying for a Drive - The first book in Senoia Cozy Mystery series from Amazon Bestselling author Susan Harper. Always free on Kindle Unlimited

    Facing mountains of homework, that cute wizard, mean girl cliques, and mastering magic alone is nearly unbearable.Enter her new best friend, Izzy. Izzy has a past that could get someone killed.Too bad she can’t remember a thing.She's a teenager with no idea who she is or what the power is growing inside her.Becoming fast friends is a no brainer. Better to tackle the trials and tests awaiting them together.Especially when they involve dark magic, malevolent forces, and a lost dragon egg.Welcome to the School of Necessary Magic. Not since Hogwarts has learning been this magical…or dangerous. For the first time ever, you can get the entire Alison Brownstone School of Necessary Magic in one giant boxed set! All 8 books are included for one low price. Dark is Her NatureBright is Her SightWary is Her LoveStrong is Her HopeWicked is Her SmileStrange is Her LifeDetermined is Her PathEpic is Her Future

    Each story is unique in its horror but all should be read with the lights on and the shadows kept at bay, because some stories tend to stay with you even after the book is closed.From established authors, to people putting pen to paper for the first time.Books of Horror presents its inaugural Community Anthology.

    Little did she realize that following up on one particular discard would not only drop her in the middle of a murder investigation, but also put her smack dab in the crosshairs of an assassin’s gun. Will her burgeoning relationship with Sergeant Tom O’Reilly, her assigned protector, guide her to success as a reporter? Or will their attraction prove to be a lethal distraction?

    Carnations and Deadly Fixations2. One Daisy and Two Crazy Funerals3. White Lily and a Fatal Chili4. Mistletoe and Deadly Kisses5. Freesia and Lethal Amnesia6. Daffodils and Poisonous PillsCarnations and Deadly FixationsA murdered unpopular business owner. A small town with busybodies and open secrets. Can a new girl in town start a new life before a murder investigation ends it?Tracy Adams had three things going for her in her just-above-average boring life namely:1. A good job2. A good job... that she liked3. A good job that she liked... and that paid VERY wellWhen she lost her job and had to move back to the small town where she grew up, it seemed like her life had lost all purpose. Helping out at her aunt's floundering floral shop seemed like the perfect distraction before she decided what to do next.When her aunt's competition, a nasty and egotistical know-it-all is found dead, the rumor mill in Fern Grove goes into overdrive. With an important piece of evidence linking Tracy to the scene of the crime, she becomes a person of interest in the murder investigation. This leaves her feeling vulnerable and confused.Moving back to Fern Grove was meant to be the start of a new life but this murder mystery is fast ending what has hardly begun. Will she retain her wits and piece together the clues that will lead her to the killer?"Good start to a new series. Enjoyable fun read."One Daisy and Two Crazy FuneralsTwo families mourning. Two mysterious murders. One innocent florist whose floral arrangements are the common denominator at the scene of the crimes.When Tracy's floral store is commissioned to supply the arrangements for two funerals, she's humbled to be entrusted with the responsibility. She reluctantly puts up with the rude behavior of an old lady who manages the affairs of one of the deceased, a well-known philanthropist in Fern Grove.When this old lady dies at the funeral, no one suspects foul play. After all, she was old and frail. However, the subsequent murder of another close member of the family, sets alarm bells ringing.Could both deaths be linked?Tracy is left bewildered and enraged when handsome detective Copeland suggests that her daisy arrangement was the one piece of evidence found at both murder locations. The stakes are further raised when the fortune of the deceased is revealed. It seems almost everyone associated with the dead aristocrat is a person of interest.Is there a killer at large disposing of anyone associated with the deceased? Can peace be restored to one of the oldest families in Fern Grove? Will Tracy ask the right questions to expose the murderer or become the killer's next victim?"I really enjoyed this book! It was a great mystery and love the characters. Lots of twists and never would have guessed the ending!!! Another good book in a very enjoyable series."PLUS 4 MORE!If you want to enjoy a light-hearted read, with an amateur female sleuth and 6 gripping murder mysteries with a touch of romance, then you'll love Tracy Adams and all the friendly and not-so-friendly characters in Fern Grove.No cliffhanger, swearing or graphic scenes!

    But her Most Wanted List is going to take a little extra effort. She’ll have to embrace her powers and up her game to take down new threats, Not to mention deal with the troll that’s adopted her. All signs point to a serious threat lurking just beyond sight, pulling the strings to put the forces of good in harm’s way. Magic or mundane, you break the law, and Diana’s gonna find you, tag you and bring you in. Watch out magical baddies, this agent can level the playing field. It’s all in a day’s work for the newest Federal Agent of Magic. Agents of Mayhem: New city, new troubles. It’s going to take all the magic Special Agent Diana Sheen can gather to keep the peace. But will it be enough?Diana runs a secret Federal agency that combats magic mixed with wicked. Her team cleans up the worst streets, disguised as bounty hunters. Challenge #1 is a small troll and his ongoing obsession with action films. Good thing he’s a helluva fighter too. Still, is it enough? Dark magic has a new twist born from an ancient cult and they’re playing for keeps.Good thing Agent Sheen knows how to play rough. It’s all in a day’s work at the secret bureau of the Federal Agents of Magic. Counter Ops: Special Agent Diana Sheen runs a secret agency… …locked squarely in the crosshairs of a magical conspiracy far greater than she’d imagined.The bad guys are seeking artifacts to increase their power, and it feels like they’re leading up to something big. Can she stop them in time? The attacks are getting personal. Other bureaus have taken heavy losses, and only her team’s magical abilities have kept them from the same fate.That includes a troll uncovering magical do-gooders or an acerbic Drow learning to use her magic.Everything is getting better, including their gear thanks to Kayleigh.But is better good enough? No way to tell, except by putting boot to tail.Magic or mundane, you hurt people in their town, and FAM is gonna bring you down. It’s all in a day’s work at the newest bureau of the Federal Agents of Magic. Agents of Chaos: Special Agent Diana Sheen has been targeted… …by magical villains determined to bring her and her agency down.The bad guys have something big planned, and like a storm over the horizon, she can feel it coming but doesn’t know how bad it will turn out to be. The answer? Really, really bad. Diana and her team will need to be at the top of their game to survive. The heat is rising, but Diana won’t abandon her responsibilities. No way, no how.

    Until she starts having dreams that are someone else’s memories. The world is on its second pandemic in a decade and EMT Angelica Morgan is burned out. * An old boyfriend, and surprise her new boss, puts her on administrative leave. Believing tea and cookies is a good solution, Angelica heads to her grandmothers. Can the world get weirder? Yes, yes it can. * What Angelica learns sends her careening down an entirely new path. One she isn’t even sure she wants no matter how much she desires to help humanity. Angelica realizes the advantages. But will she live to make use of them?

    Luckily, life is about to be shaken, not stirred.When Jules Cavanaugh's flakey dad passes and leaves her his bar in Coastal Florida, it becomes the Hail Mary she needs. Her empty nest becomes a not-so-gilded cage, so before she can talk herself out of it, she packs everything she can in the back of her car and strikes out to start over.Once she gets there, all is sunshine and fruity cocktails until she finds an odd old book in a hidden safe and a cryptic letter from her father in a secret safety deposit box. At first, she writes it off to his eccentricity until she accidentally summons a storm when her ex pushes her one step too far.Before Jules can begin to understand the new magic coursing through her veins, she uncovers a corrupt plot to hijack power she doesn't yet understand and destroy all she's come to hold dear. She may be a few hot flashes past her prime ass-kicking years, but she's about to hand out a hard lesson in underestimating the power of experience.This is book 1 in the A Shot of Midlife Magic Paranormal Women's Fiction series. If you like strong female characters, smartass gargoyles, and hot shifters who know how to treat a woman, then this is the book for you!

     Butter Witch (Torrent Witches Book 1) The International Butter Festival has come to town! When Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip witch stumbles upon a dead body, frozen and drained of blood, she's pulled into a murder mystery. Someone has murdered one of the Butter Festival competitors. Was it Zero Bend, punk sculptor extraordinaire with a history of violence? Perhaps Fusion Swan, a sleazy agent playing the publicity game when his clients meet their untimely end. Between trying to run her struggling online newspaper, dealing with her highly caffeinated cousins Molly and Luce, fending off three meddling witch mothers who will do anything to get their daughters married off (including drugging food with magic potions) and great Aunt Cass who appears to be running an underground laboratory of some kind, Harlow barely has time to breathe, let alone solve a murder. Romance certainly isn't on the cards either but the hot scruffy guy new to town seems to have other ideas... Treasure Witch (Torrent Witches Book 2) Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch is pulled into a murder mystery when the skeletons of a man and a girl are uncovered on Truer Island. Seeing visions of the past that are all too real and ghosts who are becoming more solid by the day, Harlow is trying to keep her online newspaper running, dealing with her meddling witch family and working out what to do about the very handsome Jack Bishop being back in town. But Harlow might be out of her depth when the murderer sets their sights on her! Hidden Witch (Torrent Witches Book 3) Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch is hot on the trail of an arsonist. But who is behind the deadly fires? Someone working for their own evil ends or a fire spirit acting according to its nature? Or perhaps a magical power hidden away? Between dealing with sleazy real estate developers intent on getting their hands on Torrent Mansion, a teenage Slip Witch who just might be the Queen of Sarcasm, a talking magical cat who smells like lavender, and an AWOL potential future boyfriend, Harlow would love nothing more than a peaceful Summer. But when an special arson investigator arrives in town with his sights set on Harlow, she has to fight to clear her name! Fabulous Witch (Torrent Witches Book 4) Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch has a new job working on the set of Bella Bing’s latest movie, filming in Harlot Bay. It’s meant to be a change of pace but when the lead actor, Mattias Matterhorn, dies on his first day on set, Harlow is pulled into a dangerous plot. A saboteur is on set and they’ll do anything to shut the film down... including murder. With the ghost of Mattias demanding she find his murderer, her witchy cousins Molly and Luce tracking down a thief and her Aunt Cass getting into hot and spicy trouble, Harlow has her plate full. It doesn’t help one bit when she Slips and starts a magical storm... Holiday Witch (Torrent Witches Book 5) Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch wants nothing more than to take a holiday from witchy things... but when a series of thefts around Harlot Bay turn deadly, she’s drawn into solving a murder mystery. Between murderous teenagers, a secret buried in the past, Hattie Stern on the warpath, Christmas approaching and Aunt Cass suffering a very froggy problem, Harlow is doing everything she can to enjoy her holiday but th