A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic

A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption

An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo

When Kara and Zane get a call from the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency about a murder in Mystic Cove, the two crime-solving detectives head to Supernatural Sport Resort…only to discover the body of Sloan Hoffman, the new golf instructor. But who would want Sloan dead and why? It doesn’t take Kara and Zane long to discover a list of people who had issues and motives. In between narrowing down the list of suspects, practicing her wayward magic with Bettina and Zahara, and figuring out who her biological father might be, Kara has her hands full. But when Kara finds herself drawn to a possible friendship with someone at the resort, will it backfire on her? Will this new friend turn out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Find out in this new paranormal cozy mystery series by Jenna St. James.

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

With Valentine's Day around the corner, love is in the air. And so is murder. When game warden, Shayla Loci, discovered the dead body of a local resident, she had no idea how quickly the situation would escalate. But soon, the killer has medical examiner, Doc Drago, in his or her sights, and Shayla isn't going to stand for that. With the help of her bodyguard, Needles, and Sheriff Alex Stone, can Shayla figure out who wants Doc Drago Dead? Or will the island be looking for a new medical examiner?

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

Career-driven witch, Shayla Loci, is about to turn forty and is ready for a change. When she retires from capturing criminal supernaturals for the government, she figures her days of chasing bad guys are over. Little did she know her new job as the game warden on Enchanted Island would thrust her right back into harm's way...and she wasn't even officially on the clock yet! But when Sheriff Stone enlists her help to find out who killed an island resident, Shayla readily agrees. Between sorting through alibis, gathering clues, and mentoring a wayward teenager on how to be a witch...Shayla's life is hectic. If only her estranged dad--the King--wouldn't insist she take her bodyguard, Needles, with her everywhere she goes. Just when Shayla believes she's identified the killer, a new threat emerges...leaving her to make a snap decision that may cost her her life. This new paranormal cozy series with a twist on midlife discovery will leave you guessing and hungry for more!

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

Someone on Enchanted Island is roaming around killing people, and it's up to Shayla, Needles, and Alex to stop him or her. But first, they need to figure out what kind of supernatural they're dealing with. Turning to Black Forest King for help...the crime-solving team learns the answer to their question is far worse than anything they imagined! Between setting a wedding date, moving houses, and comforting Zoie on her first big relationship issue, Shayla is struggling for control. Add in a killer the likes Shayla has never encountered before, and it's enough to send a witch over the edge! Can Shayla, Needles, and Alex take down this elusive monster before he strikes again somewhere on the island? Or will the citizens of Enchanted Island continue to live in terror?

A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic

A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption

An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo

***Cross-over series from the A Witch in the Woods series with Shayla Loci and Alex Stone!

What happens when a Valkyrie detective joins forces with a fallen angel who works for the Paranormal Apprehension and Detention Agency? Well, when you add in a kick-butt Valkyrie grandma, a sword-wielding pixie, and a talking cat who majored in sarcasm...you get an unlikely crime-solving team who finds themselves constantly embroiled in hilarious shenanigans.

When Detective Kara Hilder turned forty, she had no idea her shocking birthday present would come from a devilishly handsome fallen angel named Zane. But when Zane sprouts wings and flies her to the supernatural town of Mystic Cove, to see a grandmother she never knew existed...and then drops the bomb Kara is actually a Valkyrie...Kara is convinced she's going crazy. Nothing a couple hormone pills can't fix though...right?

When a famous supernatural musician turns up murdered in Mystic Cove, Zane enlists Kara's help to solve the crime. But when Kara recognizes one of the suspects as Alex Stone's ex-wife, she has no choice but to call Alex and Shayla and warn them Camille has resurfaced. Between learning about her new paranormal powers, trying to discover who her father is, and interviewing vampires, witches, and myriad other supernaturals she never knew existed...Kara finds herself drawn more and more to Mystic Cove and its hidden secrets. Can Zane and Grandma Rota convince Kara she needs to stay in the supernatural world and fight crime with them? Or will Kara insist on returning to Seattle and turn her back on this amazing new world she just discovered? Find out in Book 1, Sounds of Murder, a new paranormal cozy mystery series by Jenna St. James.

A sassy, tequila-drinking great-aunt...

A budding young amateur sleuth...

And a small town filled with secrets...

Book 1: When small-town reporter, Ryli Sinclair, moonlights as the forensic photographer at a murder scene, she has no idea the trouble she's about to incur. But when the killer leaves a gruesome gift on her front porch, Ryli has no choice but to enlist the help of her crazy Aunt Shirley--a retired PI.

As the unlikely dynamic duo hunt down clues and chase after the killer, hilarity ensues as the hunky chief of police, Garrett Kimble, throws stumbling blocks in their path at every turn. Can Ryli and Aunt Shirley capture the killer before it's too late? Or will the killer make sure this first case is their last? Find out in this hilarious new series centered around colorful family members and their over-the-top antics.

Book 2: Wedding bells are pealing madly for Matt and Paige. While Ryli and her wise-cracking sidekick Aunt Shirley should be hard at work preparing for the bachelorette party and wedding at the family lake house, they instead find themselves smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation. Ryli is targeted by the Cavern Beach Police Department as the number one suspect in the crime. Hoping to stay out of jail and make it to the wedding on time, Ryli and Aunt Shirley jump in head-first to catch the killer. Between popping jello shots and interrogating reluctant strippers, Ryli and Aunt Shirley chase down clues to narrow their list of suspects, but will they find the real killer before the wedding ceremony and before Ryli is taken into custody for the murders? Or, more importantly, before Ryli ends up being the next victim?

Book 3: With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Ryli Sinclair is in need of a front-page story for the Granville Gazette. Thankfully, it looks like Oak Grove Manor, the assisted living facility where Aunt Shirley lives, is just the hot bed of activity Ryli needs for a great story. Unfortunately, before Ryli can dig in too deep, Aunt Shirley is kicked out of the Manor for typical Aunt Shirley behavior. Now Ryli has no choice but to let Aunt Shirley stay with her.
When the discovery of a dead body at the Manor leads to a murder investigation, there is a silver lining for Ryli. Aunt Shirley will be allowed back at Oak Grove Manor when the murder gets solved. Between being chased by killer Chihuahuas, jumping out of two-story windows, and getting schnockered with the old ladies across the hall, Ryli and Aunt Shirley must track down the killer before bodies start to pile up at Oak Grove Manor. Can Ryli and Aunt Shirley apprehend the killer and get Aunt Shirley back in the Manor, or will Aunt Shirley’s time be up…in more ways than one?

Book 4: It's Aunt Shirley's birthday, and the former Private Investigator wants to spend it with her favorite girls on a weekend getaway. Unfortunately, the weekend getaway includes a trip to a WhoDunIt Murder Mystery Bed and Breakfast. The weekend of harmless fun gets a bit too real when an actual body is discovered, and Ryli and the gang try to gather clues to solve the mystery, hoping that it was merely a random act. When a second body is discovered, however, the gals realize that there is a killer is on the loose, and that everyone from the owners, to the workers, to the other theater-going participants, are all suspects. The local Sheriff enlists the help of Ryli and Aunt Shirley and hilarity ensues. Tossing back tequila shots and riding high atop a mechanical bull, Aunt Shirley is determined to discover the secrets everyone is hiding, before another victim is found.

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

When game warden, Shayla Loci, and her cousin, Serena Spellburn, stumble upon a wounded dragon guarding gold coins, they have no idea it would lead to a clue about how Serena's dad, Mac, really died nearly thirty years before. But that's exactly what happened. Now Shayla and Sheriff Alex Stone must determine if Mac died of suspicious causes, and, if so, who caused his death and why. Between digging for thirty-year-old clues among supposed friends and experiencing a near-death fatality, Shayla is sure Mac's death was planned. But can she prove it? With the help of Needles her flying porcupine, Shayla is unwavering in her pursuit to find Uncle Mac's killer. But when things come to a head, and innocent people are in the way, will everyone come out unscathed? Or will Shayla have to make the ultimate sacrifice? If you like paranormal cozy mysteries and midlife main characters, then this series is for you!

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

It's witch Shayla Loci's fortieth birthday, and what better way to celebrate than at a spa resort on the mainland with Serena and Zoie--and a stowaway Needles! With the grand opening underway, and Serena's human friend--head chef, Lora Danner--preparing for her big debut, the resort is abuzz with excitement. But when a semi-famous guest arrives and her numerous enemies come crawling out of the woodwork, danger and threats lurk around every corner. When someone makes good on their threat, and Shayla stumbles over a dead body, she figures it's up to her and the rest of the gang to find the killer. Because not only is the local sheriff looking at Shayla as a murder suspect, but Serena's human friend just might lose her job before the resort even opens. Can Shayla, Serena, Zoie, and a stowaway Needles sift through all the clues and find the killer? Or will this be the last birthday Shayla lives to celebrate?

Murder on the Vine:

Bookstore and bar owner, Jaycee Sullivan, figured it was just another typical day when her pastry chef sister, Jax, asked her to help deliver chocolates to a local winery. However, the discovery of a dead body was anything but typical for Jaycee. When the hunky new detective in town, Mike Connors, demands Jaycee keep her nose out of the investigation, she decides she has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. After all, her sister’s baking reputation is on the line, and a killer is still on the loose. With the help of Gramps--a retired Army colonel--her mom, and Tillie--a former trapeze artist and contortionist--Jaycee picks up the investigation gauntlet and runs with it. Between slinging suds, boozy baking, and numerous wine tastings, Jaycee must scramble to bring down the killer before Jax is next in line.

Burning Hot Murder:

With only two weeks before Jax's new bakery opens, Jaycee and the gang are hard at work finalizing arrangements. Unfortunately, the untimely murder of two Traveler's Bay citizens is putting a damper on the happy occasion. Even worse is the fact that both Jaycee and Jax are once again thrust into the forefront as prime suspects. When Jaycee's boyfriend, Detective Connors, is taken off the case due to a conflict of interest, Gramps gives Jaycee the go-ahead to work her magic and solve the case. Amid the chaos of serving up drinks and gossip at Gone with the Whiskey, cop car chases, motorcycle jumping, gang-initiation rituals, and joyriding in a Miata-smashing truck, Jaycee and the gang must once again traverse their way into clearing the Sullivan name.

Pre-PEAR to Die:

It’s mid-August in Traveler’s Bay, and Jaycee Sullivan is not only busy preparing for an Agatha Christie themed party at her bookstore and bar, Gone with the Whiskey…but Gramps and Tillie are tying the knot soon and there’s still no venue in sight. As Jaycee and the girl gang scramble to find a solution to their wedding problem, Gramps gives Jaycee the surprise of a lifetime—a military friend is in trouble and Gramps needs to enlist Jaycee’s help.
Korean War veteran and long-time hermit, Len Sadowski, is tired of someone coming onto his property and terrorizing him and his dog Old Blue. When Mr. Sadowski blows a hole the size of Texas in his front door, he must admit he can no longer see and shoot like he used to. Supplying Jaycee and Gramps with three suspect names, Jaycee promises to look into who is intimidating Mr. Sadowski. Unfortunately, Jaycee discovers too late that Mr. Sadowski may not have much time left. As the clock ticks down for Mr. Sadowski, Jaycee recruits the help of Jax, Heidi, and Bridget…and between alien encounters, car crashes, family dinners, and an Agatha Christie party, Jaycee must try and solve the puzzle of who wants Mr. Sadowski dead and why.

Tea Leaves, Jealousy, and Murder:

Circus clowns…

Wedding attire…

Dead bodies…

It’s time for a Traveler’s Bay Wedding!

Gramps and Tillie are ready to tie the knot in less than a week. Unfortunately, things aren’t going as smoothly as everyone had hoped. When Joy Braggs is murdered in front of Jaycee in a most unusual way, Jaycee recruits the girls to help her solve the murder. Between bridesmaid fittings, a bachelorette party, and circus theatrics, Jaycee and Jax must race against the clock to catch the killer…because Gramps isn’t going to let anything stand in his way of marrying his Tillie.

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

With only a few days left until Serena and Grant get hitched, Shayla Loci is doing her best to make sure nothing goes wrong. Too bad she didn't foresee someone trying to take out one of the wedding party members! With plenty of suspects to question and myriad twists and turns to navigate, Shayla, Sheriff Stone, and Needles get to work. Things seem on track with solving the case...until another body turns up! Can Shayla successfully juggle the investigation and attend a wedding rehearsal dinner, celebrate Yule, and throw a bachelorette party while keeping Serena calm? Or will Serena and Grant have to postpone their wedding until the killer is captured?

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

It's time for the July Jubilee celebration, and Shayla is excited to help her cousin, Serena, prepare her famous Sea Salted Dark Chocolate Caramel Chews for the annual bakeoff. What she wasn't prepared for was the heart-stopping tense moment that took place immediately before the decision was made. A deadly spell nearly killed Shayla's friend, and the victim has begged Shayla to solve the mystery. With the help of Sheriff Alex Stone, Detective Grant Wolfe, and Needles, Shayla uses her skills and magical powers to find out who tried to hurt someone close to her. But when a dead body is discovered during their investigation, Shayla wonders if maybe they aren't on the wrong track. Maybe the killer wasn't after a specific target...but many targets. Can Shayla stop the killer from taking another victim? Or will the July Jubilee be the last celebration for certain Enchanted Island citizens?

A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career

A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter

And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets

When Shayla discovers a dead body on the north side of the island, not only are the locals upset, but so is her dad, Black Forest King. No supernatural is supposed to venture to the north side of the island--those are the rules. Now it's Shayla's job to discover who broke those rules and why. With the help of Sheriff Alex Stone and Needles, Shayla sets out to do her job...that is, in between helping Serena pick a wedding venue, giving Zoie dating advice as she goes on her first official date, and juggling her own pathetic and lacking love life with Alex. Just when Shayla is sure she's narrowed down the suspects to two supernaturals, a new discovery leaves her baffled and confused. Can Shayla, Alex, and Needles take down the killer before one of them is next?