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Nothing stays buried forever.Join café owner Magda, her husband Sam, and their friends as they pool their resources to purchase an old bank building. Problems arise during the renovations when they encounter an angry spirit. Meanwhile, Magda’s beautiful psychic cat Crystal keeps pushing a magazine to the floor – always opening to a page about family ancestry. Much to their surprise, the spirit … Much to their surprise, the spirit appears again when Magda and Sam take a trip to Ireland and his mood hasn’t improved.What can Crystal’s hints mean when her attention is drawn to buttons after an old…
What do lavender, stones, and spirits have in common? You’ll need to read this love story within a love story to find out!Carly – Carly James dream of opening her own jewelry shop is fast becoming a reality. The little shop with its crushed strawberry paintwork springs to life—filled with delightful things. The building’s history intrigues Carly, especially when she senses a spirit presence. … senses a spirit presence. Carly is a bit of a free spirit, which is evident by her outrageous clothing and vibrantly colored hair. Jazz and Evan – Carly’s friends who appear in The Secret of…
A contract to restore an old garden and a handsome client…what more could a girl ask for? Well, a good mystery of course!Jasmine Summer – or ‘Jazz” as her friends and family call her, takes on a contract to restore an intriguing old garden for her client, Evan Sutherland. Evan – He’s quite a famous mountaineer who is trying to leave behind a shattered life and an ex-wife that almost ruined him. … almost ruined him. Chestnut Hall – Evan’s house and garden have a mysterious past that intrigues Jazz and Evan. The discovery of a secret grotto leads them…
It’s Christmas at the Chocolate Magic Café! Magda plans on installing a model train in the café as part of the Christmas decorations. Trains seem to be a theme as Crystal, her psychic cat, keeps giving clues which include trains. When one of the customers says she hears noises in her house, naturally Magda and her friends need to investigate. Along the way, they encounter the spirit of a sad … of a sad little girl and her dog.Will Magda, Sam and their friends be able to enjoy the holiday spirit of the café and the glitter of the Christmas…
Join Sam and Magda Barnes on their latest adventure! While helping their friends Merle and Branston plan a new feature for their dude ranch, they are visited by the spirit of a young woman. Never ones to let things be, they rally their psychic friends for a séance to try and determine who she is and why she’s so sad. Meanwhile, Magda’s intuitive Birman cat, Crystal, begins to act strangely … … to act strangely … well, not so strange for this cat! What clues will Crystal provide this time!A must-read about chocolates, a psychic cat, séances, a ghost town…
A honeymoon in Ireland! What more could chocolatier and café owner Magda Barnes and her husband ask for? When Sam’s aunt Alison contacts them about the possibility of Sam buying her cottage, it’s an easy decision to spend their honeymoon in romantic Ireland. Once there, they find themselves immersed in family history and mystery. The discovery of an old well stirs up trouble, murder and … trouble, murder and witchcraft. Add in a magical pendant, hidden places, new friends … and of course, a mysterious cat … for another delightful story from the pen of Olivia Swift!more
When Kim Summers starts to restore an ancient quilt, strange things start to happen . . . Kim’s dream is to turn her little garden shop into a large garden center, complete with a crafting and quilter’s area. With help from her long-time friend, Rob Manners, it’s quickly becoming a reality. Rob has carried a torch for Kim since he was twelve years old. Can a friendship turn into a love affair? Is … affair? Is Kim brave enough to risk losing her best friend? Rob is not about to give up when Kim needs him the most. As they…
What can happen when two redheads meet and fall for each other? Miller Hollenbeck – She’s in a job which she hates. In her spare time, she loves to upcycle furniture. Miller Hollenbeck dropped the screw she was about to tighten with her electric drill and it slipped to the floor. The door dropped away from her hand and fell over onto her shoulder. She swore loudly and expressively and pushed the … expressively and pushed the door to one side as she retrieved the escapee screw. Hanging doors was something she had learned how to do but it was…
Spirit Magic is a light-hearted tale which is entertaining and has a happily-ever-after ending! When successful chocolatier and café owner Magda Caraganic decides to make some extra-special truffles using imported whisky, strange events start to occur. Her very-intuitive Birman cat, Crystal, always seems to sense when things aren’t quite right, and this time is no exception! As Magda and her … As Magda and her fiancée Sam plan their wedding, they are plagued by a strongminded spirit from days of old in Scotland. Read the story to see what happens as Magda and her friends try to find out why…
Create your own magical moment! Grab a coffee and maybe some chocolate while you dive into this cozy mystery!Magda Caraganic already is a successful chocolatier. When she inherits an old stable from her aunt, she decides to convert it into a chocolate shop and café. The best contractor to help with the conversion is the man she has argued with since she was fifteen. The work sparks off spirit … sparks off spirit activity marked by the appearance of a mysterious ghost cat. Magda’s beautiful Birman cat, Crystal, starts to act strangely. What can it all mean? This is a…