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For fans of Terry Pratchett... Bartholomew Whitlock, mild misanthropist and warlock extraordinaire, has been working in the acquisitions department of The Bearded Syndicate for over a century-and he's exhausted. Ready to retire, he fakes his own death and retreats to the suburbs with his fluffy demonic familiar. They're convinced nobody would go looking for them there! But there's one problem-Bartholomew isn't the only magical fugitive in the area. A vampire lives nearby, and too much magical activity is bound to attract attention. One of them has got to go. Bartholomew is determined that it won't be him. Is he cunning enough to rally the neighborhood to his side and evict this fanged menace? Or will his shady past prove to be his own undoing?

A disappeared husband.A life up in the air.And a missing engagement ring.Ainsley Walker is going through a rough time.Her husband has walked out of her life for no reason-and she doesn't have a clue where he's gone.Then she discovers something else: Her diamond engagement ring has disappeared too.Convinced that he's stolen it, Ainsley embarks on a cross-country journey to find her missing husband, her missing ring-and her undecided future.Running from the beaches of Miami to the vineyards of California to the streets of Chicago-Ainsley learns the truth about her past, her marriage......and herself.Part mystery, part origin story, The American Diamond introduces Ainsley Walker, the world's premier international gemstone detective.(Note: a small portion of this novel was previously published as The American Turquoise.)

Welcome to the world of Steamboat Willie's Whistlestop Puzzle Mysteries!It's the 1920s, and you're the new first mate of a steamboat, the SS Wilkinshire. You encounter Willie, a talking mouse, on your first mystery! Together, the two of you team up to solve crimes.And there's a lot of them! The SS Wilkinshire is a magnet for unfortunate events: murder, blackmail, thievery. There's always a puzzle that needs to be solved. If you think playing detective is going to be easy, think again! These puzzle mysteries are tricky. It takes a very sharp eye to recognize the clues, so you'll have to read carefully! In each puzzle mystery, you and Steamboat Willie willdiscover the crimeinterview the suspectsstudy their alibisfigure out the culprit!Enjoy your crime-solving trip down the river with everybody's favorite mouse, Steamboat Willie!

A WITCH CHOSEN TO LEAD HER COVEN Despite her natural talent for magic, Beatrice Blackwell has never received the recognition she deserves-until her coven's Matriarch chooses the young witch as her successor. There's just one problem. Before the selection is made public, the Matriarch is killed, and the number one suspect is the boy Beatrice has obsessed over for the past seven years-Oliver Wyrmwood. A WARLOCK WRONGLY ACCUSED OF MURDER The Blackwells are powerful and ruthless. Unless Oliver can prove his innocence, everyone in his family is at risk. But clearing his name also means seeking help from Beatrice, his best friend's annoying sister. CAN THEY CATCH THE REAL KILLER BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE? Or will buried secrets, difficult choices, and unrealized feelings blind Beatrice and Oliver to the truth? Find out in this Castor's Grove Paranormal Romance Murder Mystery that has readers dying to learn what happens next!

A TOUGH PROFESSOR WHO'S BEEN THROUGH SOME THINGSMeet Cosmo Bennett. A map expert who was fired by the government for asking smart questions. He's a guy who needs to do the right thing, even if it costs him. You know the type.A CONFERENCE ON A CARIBBEAN ISLANDWaiting to make a presentation to his colleagues, Cosmo meets Harriet, a local woman whose son was brutally attacked by a stranger. The man had been looking for the family's precious heirloom-A MYSTERIOUS HAND-DRAWN MAP OF THE REGIONThe map is half a century old, and what it means is anyone's guess. But local family lore says it could be worth a fortune. Harriet needs Cosmo's help to find the purpose of the map, but the attacker is still at large.Can Cosmo crack the case before the family is hurt again? Or will the maps remain a mystery forever?

For fans of Raymond Chandler, Sunset Boulevard, and all things noir...It's Los Angeles.Jake Logan, a struggling young actor with a Harvard background, hasn't gotten a part in months.A chance meeting with an old friend leads to an unusual new gig-as a private tutor for April Kim, a highly intelligent seventeen-year-old from a wealthy Asian family.Her life goal: to attend Harvard University.But there's a big problem. Jake soon discovers that April is a devious, manipulative, backstabbing overachiever who will stop at absolutely nothing to get what she wants. It's a battle of wills, and what starts out as a simple relationship between teacher and student quickly turns much more complicated.Jake tries to escape, but the family's dark gravity pulls him back, plunging him even deeper into April's twisted psyche.Will he survive long enough to discover the family's deepest secret?It's a new twist on your favorite old story. It's fast and fun. It's a Jake Logan Private Tutor Mystery.

A GIRL SICK OF THE BIG CITY. After losing both her financier boyfriend and her internship at a fashion magazine, Jessica feels her urban chick-lit life is beginning to fall apart. Then… A SINGLE PHONE CALL CHANGES EVERYTHING. Her grandmother has suffered a stroke, and the family homestead needs Jessica's help to survive. Ditching the fancy heels, Jessica heads back home. Soon she finds that life on the farm isn't quite what she'd remembered. She's got new responsibilities to meet, new technologies to learn, and new battles to win for respect. AND THE HARDEST TASK OF ALL. Will Jessica come to terms with the secrets of her own past? Or will she continue to avoid facing the difficult question that troubles her? Roll up your sleeves and begin a journey into the story of one woman who returned to a different, more traditional way of life.It's down-to-earth. It's real. It's Girl Seeking Farm.

AN ANGEL FORCED TO ATTEND AN ORDINARY HIGH SCHOOL.When her brother is arrested, Evangelina Heaven finds herself fallen from grace. Her parents hide away, her friends desert her, and she has to transfer from an elite school of magic to the unremarkable Dashmoor High, where everyone hates her. It's torture, and Eva is determined to get her old life back by accepting a position as a guardian angel. Until she receives her assignment… HER CLASSMATE WITH NO AMBITION.Nathan Ward is a senior at Dashmoor-again. Not surprising, given he only attends half of his classes. There's no one at school he finds quite as annoying as Eva. The new transfer student is frustratingly perfect and a constant reminder of how terrible his own life is. Unfortunately, she refuses to leave him alone. TO SAVE HER FAMILY, SHE NEEDS TO GUIDE HIM TO GREATNESS.But Nathan has a secret that could make Eva's goal impossible. Will this fledgling guardian angel discover the truth before it's too late, or will she lose her wings and be condemned to mortality?

AN ORPHAN WITH A MYSTERIOUS EGG. Frances West returns to her birth city of Castor's Grove, searching for answers about who she really is. Her only clue: a purple and gold Fabergé egg that was a gift from her biological parents. On her own for the first time, Fran is determined to prove that she's capable of succeeding without anyone's help. Until she discovers that Castor's Grove is teeming with magical creatures, and she might need a guide after all. A FAIRY WHO JUST WANTS TO GET INTO A FRATERNITY. Ivan Dream isn't from an elite noble family like most fairies, but he's determined to make something of himself by becoming a Phi Eta Gentleman. To get accepted, all he needs to do is steal a badge from the Knights, an order devoted to the destruction of all things magic. EACH HAS WHAT THE OTHER NEEDS. Fran is willing to trade, but only if Ivan provides information about her family. But when Ivan discovers more than he expected, will he be able to tell Fran? Or are there some truths about ourselves that we're better off not knowing? Explore the city of Castor's Grove with Fran and Ivan in this sweet paranormal romance that's sure to keep you turning the page.

The people were tough, but the times were even tougher.It was Detroit's Golden Era.The 1920s.The new automobile industry was booming, jobs were plentiful, and people were happy to work for five dollars a day. In this collection of all-new stories, J.A. Jernay paints a picture of a period long gone-an era of immigrants, scrub football teams, factory production, whiskey runners, and violence.There are stories of mothers and fathers, of organized crime and disorganized cops, of ambition and failure, of loud racism and quiet opportunities.Discover the sights, sounds, and challenges of life at the height of the Roaring Twenties. Read The Motor City Chronicles today!

Forget the outdated concept of the deferred-life plan and postponing travel until retirement. With the revolution in remote technology, you don't need to wait until old age to hobble around the world, not anymore. Advice from a Former Digital Nomad is the result of an obsessive three-year-long international journey that began during the covid-19 pandemic. Moving from Europe to the Caribbean to Latin America, from huge cities to mountain villages to stunning beaches, J.A. Jernay fixated on one life-changing question: What is the best version of myself that I can be? Whether your dream is to park yourself on a beach, explore a foreign city, or stay on the move, Advice from a Former Digital Nomad offers the blueprint you need. This step-by-step guide to working while traveling teaches: What to consider when making the decision to launchHow to manage your food, housing, exercise, and moneyWhat to ask when choosing support infrastructureWhat emotional obstacles you may encounter in yourself and in othersWhich regions of the world offer the best advantages for digital nomadsThose are the mechanics. This book also explains how embarking on a career as a digital nomad can offer life-changing benefits:A lower cost of livingAn improved dating lifeA sense of fulfillmentA healthier perspective on conflictFind out how to switch up your surroundings, change your mentality, and challenge yourself to find your very best life. Read Advice from a Former Digital Nomad today!