Midlife is Murder

Empty nested and eager to start a new chapter in life, Quinn Delaney is almost ready to open her new lakeside café in the small town of Bookend Bay. But her excitement turns to trepidation when she realizes she's being followed. Confronting the stranger sets Quinn on a course where her problems no longer revolve around selecting a feature scone. She's suddenly questioning everything she believed about her marriage and her sanity. Midlife isn't supposed to bring a change like this! When police question her about a murder, Quinn confides in her best friend Toni, the only one she can trust with her unbelievable secret: she's being stalked by a conniving ghost. Things go from bad to worse when the ghost makes her agenda clear-an exchange of favors that could save or sink Quinn's café before she serves her first spiced latte. The closer she gets to the truth behind the swindler's murder, the more afraid she becomes of a horrible secret that could ruin her life. Now, she can't help thinking some secrets should rest in peace. Can she save her café and solve a murder before her life is ruined?

An exorcism gone wrong. An unfathomable otherworldly encounter. And a web of corruption only she can stop. Recently divorced, Quinn has enough on her hands trying to win a culinary contest to put her new cafe on the map. One cordial short of an entry, she doesn't have time to help her new renter exorcise an evil spirit from her house. And then she finds the woman's body face down in her kitchen. As Quinn begins to unravel the mystery behind her tenant's murder and her brother's sudden avoidance, she suspects something far more sinister is at play in Bookend Bay. With her best friend Toni by her side, Quinn discovers murder isn't the only ill deed happening in the small town. She soon fears the truth may destroy the people she loves most. And just when she thinks her life can't get any stranger, she encounters a look-alike visitor with a shocking allegation that turns both their worlds sideways. You'll love this paranormal, cozy mystery because the twists and turns will keep you guessing. And because no one expects midlife to be murder.

An OCD twin from a parallel universe. A meddling ghost. A desperate plea for help. With her new café thriving, Quinn is trying to keep up with the bizarre twist her life has taken. But when her best friend Toni's cousin shows up with a suitcase, a mysterious man, and a risky request, Quinn makes a decision that lands her in hot water. Things take a turn for the worse when the police arrest the cousin for murder. Faced with a slack sheriff, a growing list of suspects, and a missing fortune, the two midlife friends dive into the investigation while Quinn grapples with the moral implications of enlisting her unpredictable ghostly companions to uncover the truth. Will Quinn go to any lengths to deliver justice to those in need? And is she prepared to face the repercussions of crossing the line between the living, the dead, and the mysterious in-between? If you're a fan of fast-paced, humorous, lighthearted stories that keep you guessing, you'll love A Spirited Vengeance, Book 3 in the Midlife is Murder paranormal cozy mystery series.

Welcome to Bookend Bay where the coffee is spiced, the ghosts are cheeky, and midlife is murder. When Quinn, her kids, and best friend travel across the county to visit family, their vacation becomes an investigation into the disappearance and possible murder of an offbeat neighbor with an outlandish claim. But that's not all that's amiss. Something is causing Quinn's daughter-in-law to act like she's losing her marbles. And Quinn's aunt isn't her normal self and is suddenly afraid of a faery visitor. Top it off with a suspicious-acting ghost and Quinn's parallel-life twin who may have unleashed a superpower she can't control-one that throws Quinn's life into turmoil, yet again. If you like lighthearted, fast-paced paranormal cozy mysteries that keep you guessing, you'll love A Spirited Betrayal.

Quinn Delaney thought she'd seen it all, but then her crazy life takes an unexpected turn. To find out if a recurring murder-dream has come true, she agrees to investigate the death of a matchmaker who'd rubbed Quinn the wrong way. Fortunately, this case comes with perks-a resort vacation and maybe even true love-as Quinn and Toni go undercover as participants in a matchmaking competition. With romance in the air, it's hard not to get caught up. Or maybe not, because Quinn is perfectly happy with her single life. Isn't she? There's little time for that debate. She has a killer to catch. Unfortunately, the deeper they dig, the more dirt they find. Between two competing matchmakers at war with each other, a prankster ghost with his own agenda, and a jilted boyfriend behaving like the king of charm, the sleuths have much to unravel-so why is Toni getting distracted? And why is Quinn the target of nasty gossip and threats? Quinn's delusions grow as fast as her topsy-turvy love life. Is she up for the challenge? Or will she retreat to her cafe where life is cozy, predictable, and safe?

Quinn Delaney is struggling to keep mum about her paranormal midlife. Thankfully, she has her best friend Toni Miller to confide in. Secrets between them are usually off limits. Except, a non-disclosure agreement keeps Toni's lips sealed about outrageous events that happened during a reality show where she fell head over heels in love. That secret is driving Quinn crazy. She wants the best for her bestie, but when Quinn finds a Bookend Bay baker dead, she must rethink what's best when the baker's ghost points a finger at her murderer-the new love of Toni's life. It can't be true! But can Quinn take that chance and keep her friend safe while hunting for a killer? Then the ghost of Toni's beloved husband enters the mix, and Quinn soon learns he's not the man she remembers. Suddenly, she's the one keeping secrets from Toni. As the two best friends follow a trail of clues to find the truth behind the baker's murder, Quinn worries if her friendship with Toni can survive the horrendous spirited accusation.

Welcome to Bookend Bay, where the coffee is spiced, the ghosts are cheeky, and midlife is murder. Wedding bells are about to chime for Quinn Delaney's best friend, but for Quinn, the only thing ringing is the spectral voice of a true crime podcaster haunting her cafe. This egocentric ghost has a bone to pick, and it involves the untimely demise of Bookend Bay's chauvinistic bookstore manager. As cryptic messages appear mysteriously around her cafe, and with a team of spectral sleuths eager to solve the case, Quinn's life becomes a paranormal punchline. With her cafe overrun by restless spirits and her reputation on the line, Quinn must rely on her wits and courage to uncover the truth behind the murder and banish the ghosts for good. Throw in her obsessive otherworldly twin whose good intentions backfire, and it's a recipe for a hilarious cozy caper! Can Quinn unravel the riddles, save the wedding reception, and reclaim her cafe before the caffeine runs dry and her sanity snaps? Dive into A Spirited Reckoning, a Midlife is Murder cozy mystery and find out!