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Fifteen years ago, Holly Archer made her very worst mistake. Now that mistake is back in town for the holidays, and doing his level best to pretend she doesn’t exist. Which is all well and good, until a radio station—helped along by Holly’s seven-year-old daughter—catches wind of her story and decides to make good on a very special Christmas wish. Suddenly, Holly’s life has become a spectacle, with all eyes on her as she embarks on a series of twelve holiday-themed dates in the hopes of finally finding love this Christmas season.

After losing her job, her fiancé, and her home in one fell swoop, Natalie Belmont leaves the city without a plan… and without a working car. Suddenly stranded on the snowy backroads of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Natalie only needs a place to stay for the night, but the charming—and incredibly persuasive—innkeeper at The Mistletoe House has something much more festive in mind. Now cast as one of Santa’s helpers in the tiny town of Chestnut Cove, Natalie is thrust into a Christmas wonderland brought to life, complete with a magical workshop, a snow-dusted sleigh, and a real-life reindeer.

When Xavier is forced to be a pawn in a consortium of twisted games, he does the unthinkable to avoid being caught in a spider’s web of doom. The agony from these mind-warping challenges feels like an unbeatable Goliath, one that Xavier and Emma are determined to defeat against all odds. Unfortunately, the Gamemaster knows Xavier’s secrets and past better than anyone, and plans to use this information to destroy the life he’s built with his makeshift family.

Perrie Spock has made a career out of being comfortable around cadavers. So the skilled Oklahoma undertaker barely bats an eye when the body of a young woman is dumped outside her funeral home in the small hours. But it feels less like a regular workday when she begins to receive beyond-the grave pleas from the newly arrived stiff. With more shocking ghostly messages driving her to investigate further, Perrie reluctantly teams up with the local sheriff to solve the crime.

After her mother’s murder Emma joined the FBI to get answers. The search for the truth has led her down some terrifying paths. When Emma is sent to investigate an old mansion and its connection to a criminal entity. She stumbles upon a clue that leads her down a rabbit hole full of despair, mystique, and grave sites. It seems, the Garden of Bones is where nightmares are born.

When a prominent church leader is found dead, the news is ablaze with theories and allegations. Who would kill a beloved man? Could he have been hiding a murderous secret? From theories of raptures and many wide-ranging conspiracies. It seems the fabric of the world has been spun into pure madness. To add fuel to the many religious theories, multiple murders occur surrounding a famed televangelist. Each brutal murder is accompanied by cryptic and eerie messages. With each death another layer of danger and mayhem befalls the religious community.

Being a telepathic secret agent has its perks—like lavish undercover assignments in Venice. But when Tessa is sent to a high-society gala at a noblewoman’s estate, she knows something is off. A mysterious invitation, priceless family jewels on display, and an unexpected side job spying on a shady politician? Too many puzzle pieces—and none of them fit. Then there’s Mirek—handsome, inexperienced, and way too honest for the world of espionage. He’s on a mission of his own, and the last thing Tessa needs is a distraction, especially one with soulful eyes and a dangerous secret.

Santa’s daughter is happily settling into her life as a baker. Could a fresh murder burn her biscuits? Cindy Claus loves exploring the human world and baking amazing treats. She should be bubbling over when her aging landlord takes her under his wing and promises to leave her the bakery in his will. However, before she can stir up a celebration, her patron collapses, dead, like a bad soufflé. With suspicion instantly falling on the budding baker, Cindy must rely on her fragile new friendships and her father’s trusted arctic fox.

The victim had a good reputation at work, but his final days were riddled with strange and erratic behavior. Some employees believe he might have been drawn into nefarious activities, one that comes at a high price: money, silence, cooperation, or a brutal death. As the investigation unfolds, it reveals a broken web of lies and treachery. When several more US Customs and Border Patrol agents are found murdered in similar ways, Ava digs into the nest where depravity seems to flourish.

After receiving praise and honor for her last successful mission, Tessa has finally adjusted to her new life and made some good friends. However, Fate has different plans for her. Tessa finds herself on the run again and must rely on all her skills to stay alive. With the help of an ally, she finds a new place to call home but soon realizes that not everything there is as it seems. In the wake of a new adventure, Tessa is again faced with tough decisions.

May Day, or Beltane, is approaching, and the veil between the world of the Land Spirits-- the Fae-- and the everyday folk of Vardo has grown thin. The town turns out to celebrate with Maypoles, bonfires, and Yohopa ceremonial dances at the annual Beltane Festival. The festivities will also celebrate the grand opening of Gideon’s Grimoire, a new occult bookstore on the Vardo Town Square, with a visit from famous fantasy author Dahlia Clarendon. Her appearance marks the launch of her latest book, Queen of Wands.

FBI agent Ava James has tackled some of the most dangerous men in the world. When she is called to a case involving dangerous wildlife, she is shocked at the gory aftermath of bears attacking local campers. While the locals blame it on urban legends, activists rush to Acadia blaming deforestation for the brutal rampage. When more bodies turn up, the case takes on another wild turn. Now, with the environmental activist, and the lumber yard crew clashing. It's only a matter of time before more violence ensues.

The Howloween Festival in Vardo, Oklahoma, attracts thousands of tourists to celebrate Halloween in the quirky town because it's also home to the mysterious Owl Woman. With the haunting face of a barn owl and the body of a woman, the creature is known to swoop through the Halloween skies and descend on her victims with a vengeance.

Emma Griffin is a famed FBI agent in her field. When she is called to a production set to investigate several missing actors and actresses, an oppressive, venomous tension greets her upon arrival. With multiple suspects and countless conflicts in play, both the film and the case have turned into a nonstop action-packed drama, laced with nuclear-level toxicity. While the independent director loses his marbles at every turn, the rest of the crew seems to have too many screws loose.

Monsters come in all forms. The deadliest ones are those close to you. FBI agent Emma Griffin has faced many tragedies in her life. She joined the bureau in hopes of uncovering the truth behind her past. When Nadia Holmes, a single mother on the run from her ex, goes missing, Emma is called in to investigate the case in a small rural town. There, she stumbles upon a web of deception and betrayal. One that leads her down a rabbit hole involving several missing women spanning over a decade. Stalkers, predators, and a pit full of venom.

Peppermint Cookie Murder is the first book in the festive paranormal cozy series, Christmas Catastrophe Mysteries. If you like kind-hearted heroines, furry sidekicks, and a dash of mistletoe magic, then you’ll love Trixie Silvertale’s tasty whodunit.