Gretchen Rue Livres

For fans of Laura Childs and Amanda Flowers, it’s teatime in Raven Creek—but a murder at the The Earl’s Study sets the stage for an intoxicating brew of small-town chicanery with a hint of the supernatural. Phoebe Winchester’s beloved aunt Eudora has a taste for adventure—and a knack for making magical tea. It’s even rumored that she just might be a witch. So when Eudora passes away and leaves everything to her niece—her Victorian mansion, her bookshop/tea store, The Earl’s Study, and one very chubby orange cat named Bob—Phoebe gets more than she bargained for. And she knows she’s in deep when a dead man is found on the shop’s back step, apparently killed while trying to break in. Two suspects immediately emerge among the townspeople of Raven Creek, Washington. There’s village busybody Dierdre Miller, who seems desperate to buy Eudora’s house, and handsome PI Rich, one of Phoebe’s childhood friends—but how well does she really know him after all these years apart? Phoebe knows she should leave it to the professionals, but as she starts to dig into the underbelly of Raven Creek, she begins to uncover the truth about Eudora. What’s more, her aunt might not have been the only witch in the family, as Phoebe soon discovers she has unique and unexpected gifts of her own. Now, it’s just a matter of putting her newfound power to the test and cast a spell that could catch a killer.

Set against the backdrop of a bookstore's first major author event, the story unfolds with the shocking discovery of a body, leading to chaos and intrigue. Phoebe Winchester, the bookstore owner, finds herself entangled in a cozy mystery that promises twists and turns, appealing to fans of Cleo Coyle and Jenn McKinlay. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative explores themes of community and the unexpected complexities that can arise in familiar settings.

Set in the quaint town of Raven Creek, Phoebe Winchester juggles her new life running a bookstore and tea shop while navigating her newfound magical abilities. When she stumbles upon a dead body at an estate sale, she becomes embroiled in a murder investigation that threatens her reputation. To clear her name, she teams up with Rich Lofting, a charming private detective and her childhood friend, while grappling with her feelings for him. As she delves deeper, Phoebe must confront the dark secrets lurking in her community.

Set in the enchanting Raven Creek, an amateur witch and shop owner, Phoebe Winchester, faces an unexpected crisis when her inaugural author event is marred by the murder of guest Sebastian Marlow. With her shop's reputation at stake, Phoebe enlists the help of her childhood friend, private investigator Rich Lofting, to uncover the truth. As they delve into the mystery, they must navigate a web of deceit and danger, all while balancing a touch of romance in this cozy, witchy rom-com.

For fans of Sofie Kelly and Joanne Fluke, it’s the end of the tourist season in Split Pine– but a murder at the Lucky Pie Diner stirs up trouble for the sleepy town in this series debut. Este March runs the family-owned Lucky Pie Diner on Split Pine Island in Northern Michigan. The pies at Lucky Pie aren’t just good, they’re magical, with a family recipe that grants certain customers their greatest hopes and dreams when they eat the pie. The remote island is closed to outsiders over the winter months, but on the last day of the season, the unpopular new produce vendor, Jeff, turns up dead on his boat, and Split Pine Island’s peace goes up in smoke. Tom Cunningham, the local sheriff, casts suspicion onto Este, who may have been the last person to see Jeff alive. Not to mention several people witnessed her getting into an argument with the rude vendor in some of his final hours. Este decides to clear her name and her diner’s reputation by launching her own investigation, which means she must turn suspicion on her friends and neighbors, because only a local could have murdered the victim. As Este investigates, she uncovers a deeper web of secrets, finding that many of the locals had reason to either frame her, or kill the victim. The clock is ticking to figure out the killer, and the clues in the case are flakier than an apple pie. Este will have to uncover the killer before her future crumbles.

Since moving to Raven Creek, Phoebe Winchester has had a lot on her plate. She's renovating the Victorian manor she inherited from her Aunt Eudora, running a tea shop (and secret magical apothecary), and learning to be a witch. But when she discovers a dead body at an estate sale, and suspicion falls on her, even Phoebe wonders if this is simply too much.Forced to take action to clear her name, Phoebe enlists Rich Lofting, handsome private detective and childhood friend, to assist with her investigation, all while sorting out her unresolved feelings for him.Is there something more sinister lurking in the shadows of this small tight-knit town? And does Phoebe really want to find out?