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The masquerade may be over, but a deadly mystery still looms.Amanda Tucker, a masterful retro fashion designer, jumps at the chance to showcase her skills by designing stunning gowns for an upcoming masquerade ball. Her talented assistant, Zoe, is tasked with creating matching masks for the occasion. However, the festivities are cut short when the caterer is found brutally murdered, and Zoe's mother becomes the prime suspect.As if that weren't enough, Amanda's Grandpa Dave faces a life-changing decision. He must choose whether to stay in the town he's called home for decades or move across the country with his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Amanda uses her keen fashion sense and sharp attention to detail to unravel a tangled web of secrets and lies that threatens to destroy everything and everyone she holds dear. Will she be able to solve the case and bring the killer to justice, or will the killer strike again?

FIND OUT WHO KILLED VIOLET. I WON'T REST UNTIL I KNOW...AND NEITHER WILL YOU. The note, typed on a manual typewriter, is Amanda Tucker's first introduction to the second ghost she's ever met. When retro fashion designer Amanda learns that Violet, the sweet little old lady from whom she bought antique buttons, has been murdered, she's dismayed-especially when she realizes the murder occurred the evening after Amanda had visited Violet's shop. Now the ghost who was enamored of the victim is demanding that Amanda help him bring the woman's killer to justice. It certainly isn't an ideal time for Amanda's parents to be visiting her from Florida for the first time. In addition to Max, the ghostly fashionista, Amanda now has another sassy specter to deal with. Will this one haunt her for the rest of her life?

In a charming Southern café, Amy Flowers discovers that her delectable chocolate truffles may be linked to a series of mysterious events that captivate her patrons. As she navigates the enchanting atmosphere of her café, unexpected occurrences lead her to explore the idea that something extraordinary might be happening in her small town. The story blends elements of magic and culinary delight, inviting readers to uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of everyday life.

The impending arrival of a child brings unexpected tension and conflict among the family, shattering the usual joy associated with such a milestone. As relationships strain and hidden resentments surface, the characters must navigate their complex emotions and confront the realities of their situation, leading to profound revelations and challenges. The story delves into themes of family dynamics, love, and the struggles that arise when expectations clash with reality.

Max's nephew, Dwight, is in a nursing home; but instead of the holiday season being a time of goodwill, several of Dwight's friends have died under mysterious circumstances. Is the facility merely suffering a run of bad luck, or is there something sinister going on?Either way, Max, the Ghostly Fashionista, is determined not to let her beloved nephew be the next victim and enlists Amanda to help keep an eye on him. But someone drugs the cake that Amanda gives Dwight, and Amanda is banned from visiting him again. It's going to take a Christmas miracle for Amanda to clear her name and stay out of the killer's line of fire...

Exploring themes of friendship and the boundaries between life and death, the story follows a protagonist who uncovers a shocking secret about their vibrant new companion. As they navigate this revelation, the narrative delves into the implications of existence and connection, challenging perceptions of reality and the essence of being alive. The blend of mystery and emotional depth invites readers to reflect on the nature of relationships and what it truly means to live.

The charm of Victoria Square may prove to be only skin deep when murder follows the arrival of a tattoo parlor in town in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series. A tattoo parlor on Victoria Square? Some of the merchants get hot under the collar at the proposal, but could they be driven to kill to stop it? That's what the sheriff's office and Katie Bonner want to know when the building's owner is electrocuted with his own saw. Meanwhile, tensions rise when a hot chef takes over the square's tea shop. Will Katie have three men vying for her affections, or will her rival take the tea cake?

A shocking crime disrupts the festive atmosphere of a charming shopping district during the Christmas season in this latest installment of the Victoria Square series. Merchants find themselves entangled in a mystery that threatens their community spirit, leading to a blend of holiday cheer and suspense as they navigate the investigation.

In the latest Southern cozy from the author of The Calamity Café, small-town chef Amy Flowers can’t take her freedom for granted when she’s served up as a murder suspect... It's Independence Day in Winter Garden, Virginia, and the residents are gearing up for their annual celebration. The Down South Café is open and flourishing, and Amy Flowers is busy making pies and cakes for the holiday. The only thorn in her side is Chamber of Commerce director George Lincoln, who is trying to buy the café so he can tear it down and build a B&B on the site. When George collapses while eating at the Down South, everybody assumes it's a heart attack—until the autopsy declares it to be poisoning. Now, it’s up to Amy to prove her innocence before her liberty is lost. Includes delicious Southern recipes!

The owner of a delightful Southern café tastes the sharp sting of suspicion in this delectable comfort food mystery . . . It’s fall in Winter Garden, Virginia, and business at Amy Flowers’ Down South Café has never been better. So when struggling beekeeper Stuart Landon asks Amy to sell some of his honey, she’s happy to help. The jars of honey are a sweet success, but their partnership is cut short when Amy discovers Landon’s body outside the café early one morning. As Amy tries to figure out who could possibly have wanted to harm the unassuming beekeeper, she discovers an ever-expanding list of suspects—and they’re all buzzing mad. She’ll have to use all of her skills—and her Southern charm—to find her way out of this sticky situation...