Old school history, mystery and more

sugar queen

To follow your irresistible girlfriend new york times bestselling debut work, garden spell, Author Sarah Addison Allen tells the story of a young woman whose family secrets and hidden passion are about to change her life forever.

Josie Sirini, 27, is sure of three things. That winter in her hometown of North Carolina is her favorite season, that it’s a poor excuse for a Southern belle, and that sweets are best eaten in a hidden closet. is. For while Josie has settled into a peaceful life at her mother’s house, her only solace is a hoard of sweets and romance paperbacks that she escapes with every night… Until she realizes that the person living there is none other than local waitress Della Lee Baker. She is a strong yet kind-hearted woman, in some ways her nemesis, and in others her fairy godmother…

Escaping a life full of misfortune and major failures, Della Lee decides that Josie’s secret closet is the safest place to be. In return, she’s going to change Josie’s girlfriend’s life – because apparently, it’s not a happy woman’s closet. Thanks to her tough love from Della Lee, Josie soon forgoes pecan rolls and caramels, taps into her surprisingly keen female instincts, and finds her own narrow existence rapidly expanding. .

Eventually, Josie forms a bond with Chloe Finley, a young woman who makes the best sandwiches in town, but she is pursued by a book that mysteriously appears whenever she needs it, and most surprisingly of all, Josie’s It is closely related to long-term unrequited love.

As Josie attempts to step outside of herself, she discovers a world where the color red has amazing powers, passion can fry eggs in a pack, and romance can blossom at any time. Masu. It’s also for her. It looks like Della Lee’s job is done and it’s time for her to move on. But the truth about where she’s going, why she showed up in the first place, and what Chloe has to do with it all adds yet another unexpected chapter to Josie’s rapidly changing life. I’m trying.

Here is a captivating story of friendship, love, and the fascinating possibilities of everyday life, sprinkled with warmth, wit, and magic.

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black lion

A classic love story between a fearless lord and the woman who tamed him

Dark, handsome, and unimaginably rich, this brave British conqueror was nicknamed “The Black Lion” for his lion-like ferocity. He was no match for enemies or women…until he met Lyonene, a green-eyed beauty with a passionate spirit just like him.

Through a whirlwind romance and turbulent marriage, she endured all dangers to be by his side, but vicious lies and jealousy put her in danger. Now, only the ferocious Black Lion can save her. Because only he has the courage to destroy the ruthless plot to shatter the bond of love that the lion and his woman have vowed never to break…

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uncertain magic

Roderica Delamore is an heiress and, except for a shameful and magical secret, should catch the prize. She has the ability to hear the thoughts of those around her, but this has made her unable to trust people. There she dedicates herself to raising her family’s prize thoroughbreds, giving up on a life unrelated to romance, but eventually she meets a mysterious Irish rogue who is completely closed off to her unusual perception. Meet Faylan Sabiger, Earl of Iveragh. She discovered that she had finally met the man she had been waiting to discover her whole life.

He is called the “Devil Count” and is as mysterious to everyone else as he is to Roderica. He also falls into poverty, is vilified by society with dark rumors and innuendos, and for all she knows, he may be a liar or a cheater or something worse, but she doesn’t know his secrets. upset, Roderica is ready to commit her life and heart. -To a fascinating stranger.

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real murder case

Aurora Teagarden, a small-town librarian and true crime enthusiast, looks forward to the monthly meetings of the Real Murders Society, a group of fellow crime enthusiasts who share a unique interest in historical murders. . Association meetings are the highlight of sleepy Ms. Lo’s social life in Lawrenceville, Ga., and she’s ready for an evening of quiet discussion over coffee and cookies. But after discovering the body of a Society member at a staged crime scene that is eerily similar to the case the group was supposed to discuss that night, Law finds himself at the center of a murder case.

As the killer strikes again, members of the real Murderous Society are clearly targeted by savvy copycats. With the help of handsome detective Arthur Smith and the town’s dashing new resident mystery novelist Robin Crusoe, discover whether the murderer is part of the group and before another body turns up. Law’s role is to assemble complex puzzles.

From #1 The first book in the Aurora Teagarden mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris combines the excitement of crime solving with the charm of Southern hospitality. “A Real Murder,” “A Bones to Pick,” “Three Bedrooms, One Corpse,” and other Aurora Tea Garden mysteries have been made into movies on Hallmark His Movies & Mysteries.

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