Crescent Moon Mysteries

A haunted inn. A psychic gift. A ghost that refuses to rest in peace.Fresh off a divorce and deep in perimenopause, cookie expert Amelia Matthews inherits a crumbling Florida inn - and a ghost problem. Her late aunt leaves behind one last request: use your psychic gift to solve a decades-old murder.Trouble is, Amelia didn't even know she had a gift, let alone how to use it.Armed with a snarky cat named Freddie Purrcury, a cast of magically inclined locals, and a far-too-charming professor of paranormal studies, Amelia dives into a mystery full of hauntings, hot flashes, and hilarious hijinks.If the truth stays buried, so might Amelia's shot at a new beginning.EAT, PRAY, HEX is a laugh-out-loud cozy paranormal mystery brimming with midlife magic, found family, and second chances.One of the Best Florida Books of 2023 - Creative Loafing

A bachelorette party turns deadly in this quirky paranormal cozy mystery!Innkeeper Amelia Matthews' weekend goes from festive to fatal when a guest is murdered during a haunted swamp walk. With her psychic powers growing stronger and a killer on the loose, Amelia must channel her abilities and tap into the ghostly realm to catch the culprit.Joined by a spectral new friend, witches with weird talents, and a charming, silver fox historian, Amelia races to solve the case before the killer strikes again. But with suspects around every corner and her own life on the line, will her newfound gifts be enough?I WANT YOUR HEX is a lightly spooky, laugh-out-loud adventure filled with supernatural thrills, midlife mayhem, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of plucky heroines and haunted whodunits. If you loved Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew as a kid, this is the book for you! Grab your flashlight and join Amelia as she faces a baffling mystery in the Florida swamp! Tamara Lush was born in California and raised in Vermont. She graduated from Emerson College with a degree in broadcast journalism. For the last several years, she's worked as a reporter and is currently a correspondent in Florida with The Associated Press. She lives with her Italian husband and two dogs on the Gulf Coast.She was recently chosen as one of 24 writers for the Amtrak Residency program, and in 2017, she'll be riding trains and writing romance.Published in September of 2015, her debut novel HOT SHADE received four stars from RT Book Reviews. Her most recent novel, a five episode serial called TELL ME A STORY, has "an engaging voice, sexy heroes and heroines and a wry sense of humor," according to New York Times bestselling author Beth Kery.Tamara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, beaches, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. Find her on Twitter @tamaralush or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tamaralushwrites.

Welcome to Cypress Grove, the Psychic Capital of the World, where magic, mystery, and midlife mayhem collide…Amelia Matthews, pushing fifty and embracing her inner witch, navigates her new life as the owner of the Crescent Moon Inn. But when a local coven invites her to solve a decades-old disappearance, Amelia finds herself entangled in a web of dark magic, dangerous rituals, and long-buried secrets.To make matters worse, her prickly mother arrives for an unannounced visit, forcing Amelia to juggle family dynamics while unraveling the mystery.With the help of her quirky friends, a handsome professor, and her cat Freddie Purrcury, Amelia races against time to uncover the truth behind the missing witch and bring justice to the victims of a twisted quest for eternal youth.In a town where nothing is as it seems, Amelia must embrace her powers, confront her past, and forge a new path, all while navigating the mayhem of midlife.EVERY HEX YOU TAKE is book three in the Crescent Moon Mystery Series. It's a cozy paranormal mystery with lots of found family, slow-burn romance, and chaotic sleuthing! Tamara Lush was born in California and raised in Vermont. She graduated from Emerson College with a degree in broadcast journalism. For the last several years, she's worked as a reporter and is currently a correspondent in Florida with The Associated Press. She lives with her Italian husband and two dogs on the Gulf Coast.She was recently chosen as one of 24 writers for the Amtrak Residency program, and in 2017, she'll be riding trains and writing romance.Published in September of 2015, her debut novel HOT SHADE received four stars from RT Book Reviews. Her most recent novel, a five episode serial called TELL ME A STORY, has "an engaging voice, sexy heroes and heroines and a wry sense of humor," according to New York Times bestselling author Beth Kery.Tamara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, beaches, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. Find her on Twitter @tamaralush or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tamaralushwrites.

Get ready for a pawsitively adorable detour in the Crescent Moon Mystery world with CATTITUDE AND CHARMS!When Amelia Matthews stumbles upon a curious cat-shaped cookie jar at a flea market, she has no idea that she's about to embark on a tale of ghostly giggles and heartwarming revelations.As quirky occurrences start popping up around the Crescent Moon Inn, Amelia and her feline sidekick Freddie Purrcury find themselves whisker-deep in a mystery involving the late Eliza Honeydew and her spirited cat companion, Coco.Amelia and Freddie must put their paws to the ground and use wit, charm, and a sprinkle of hocus-pocus to uncover the truth and honor Eliza's legacy.It's a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and the magic of community as Amelia brings together the residents of Cypress Grove in a purrfect plan to honor the enduring spirit of a beloved baker.CATTITUDE AND CHARMS is a novella that will leave you feline good and craving more! This charming tale proves that with a little bit of love, a whole lot of determination, and a touch of meow-gical mystery-solving, even the most unlikely cases can be cracked wide open. So, curl up with this cozy read and join Amelia on her first mini-adventure in the Crescent Moon Mystery series! Tamara Lush was born in California and raised in Vermont. She graduated from Emerson College with a degree in broadcast journalism. For the last several years, she's worked as a reporter and is currently a correspondent in Florida with The Associated Press. She lives with her Italian husband and two dogs on the Gulf Coast.She was recently chosen as one of 24 writers for the Amtrak Residency program, and in 2017, she'll be riding trains and writing romance.Published in September of 2015, her debut novel HOT SHADE received four stars from RT Book Reviews. Her most recent novel, a five episode serial called TELL ME A STORY, has "an engaging voice, sexy heroes and heroines and a wry sense of humor," according to New York Times bestselling author Beth Kery.Tamara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, beaches, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. Find her on Twitter @tamaralush or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tamaralushwrites.

Pickleball, poison, and psychic powers collide in this wacky and fun paranormal cozy mystery!When Amelia Matthews agrees to a friendly game of pickleball, she never expects it to end in murder. But that's exactly what happens when her opponent drops dead on the court. Now, Amelia and her coven sisters must serve up justice before one of their own gets framed for the crime.With her psychic gifts working overtime, a stolen journal full of secrets, and a ghostly bureaucrat wreaking havoc, Amelia's got her hands full. Can she navigate the cutthroat world of small-town art galleries, expose a web of lies, and unmask a killer? Or will this be game, set, and match for the murderer?Join Amelia in her fifth magical misadventure as she proves once again that in Cypress Grove, Florida, the only thing more powerful than witchcraft is friendship.SERVING UP HEX is a blend of midlife mystery, supernatural shenanigans, and a sprinkle of romance. This is the fifth installment of the Crescent Moon Mystery series, and it's a full-length novel. Perfect for fans of Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and Only Murders in the Building!

Murder is on the menu in Cypress Grove... and the catch of the day is deadly.When a celebrity chef dies after a dramatic event at the Crescent Moon Inn, innkeeper and part-time sleuth Amelia Matthews finds herself juggling magical mayhem, suspicious guests, and a daughter who's suddenly back in town-and not happy about her mom's witchy lifestyle.What should have been a showcase of Cypress Grove's culinary scene descends into chaos during a violent summer storm, with tensions simmering among a wine bar owner with a grudge, an increasingly unhinged assistant, a suspiciously knowledgeable newcomer, and a city council member who won't stop singing - or drinking. All signs point to toxic pufferfish poisoning, but Amelia senses something far more sinister at play: a disturbing force that threatens not just her inn's reputation, but her daughter's safety.With the power out, the storm raging, and the clues piling up, Amelia must uncover the truth before anyone else falls victim to the killer trapped under her roof. Can she solve the case while keeping both her magic and her family ties intact?Total Eclipse of the Hex is a paranormal cozy mystery packed with charm, suspense, and a dash of magic! While it can be read as a standalone, the books in the Crescent Moon Mystery Series are best read in order.

Amelia Matthews' Italian getaway turns into her most dangerous adventure yet in this enchanting installment of the beloved Crescent Moon Inn Mysteries!When innkeeper and reluctant psychic Amelia accompanies her boyfriend Oliver to a paranormal research conference on Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast, she's expecting romantic dinners and leisurely sightseeing. Instead, she discovers a sarcastic talking cat who's actually a cursed 1960s sea witch, ancient ceramic fragments that hold the key to preventing an underwater apocalypse, and a professor determined to exploit Oliver's newfound connection to mysterious merfolk.With only days before a celestial alignment threatens to merge two worlds catastrophically, Amelia must master Italian baking, execute a midnight villa heist, and forge an unlikely alliance with an elderly baker-witch and a lovestruck fisherman. Can she save Oliver from becoming a permanent merman translator and restore the magical boundary between land and sea?Perfect for fans of Juliet Blackwell and Bailey Cates, this cozy paranormal mystery serves up Italian romance, magical mayhem, and plenty of delicious food alongside a heartwarming tale of love transcending impossible odds.

Christmas in Cypress Grove should be merry and bright… but this year, it's chaos, cookies, and a crime only a witchy sleuth can solve.Amelia Matthews, midlife innkeeper and reluctant witch, is determined to make her first Florida Christmas magical for her daughter, her friends, and the quirky guests of the Crescent Moon Inn. Between baking for what feels like everyone in town, wrangling inflatable snowmen, and coordinating the town's beloved Christmas parade, she barely has time to breathe.Then disaster strikes. The town's most treasured holiday mascot - the Santa Manatee statue - vanishes. To make matters worse, Jimbo, Amelia's kind-hearted employee (and official Town Elf), is attacked during the theft. Now, with Cypress Grove's holiday cheer hanging by a thread, Amelia has no choice but to investigate.With the help of her daughter Jenny, her eccentric friends, and cat Freddie Purrcury, Amelia must follow a trail of glitter, gossip, and magical mischief to uncover the truth. But someone in town is hiding more than holiday secrets, and solving this mystery could mean the difference between saving Christmas... or watching it sink into the Florida swamp.Full of humor, heart, and holiday spirit, A Cattitude Christmas is a witchy cozy mystery perfect for fans of Practical Magic, Bailey Cates, and Amanda Flower. While this is part of The Crescent Moon Mystery series, it can be read as a standalone novelCurl up with a mug of cocoa, a plate of gingerbread cookies, and this festive cozy mystery today!