Melissa Bourbon Livres

From the author of the Magical Dressmaking Series comes a Christmas story filled with merriment, mystery, and murder. Bliss, Texas, is gearing up for its annual Winter Wonderland festival, but when a mysterious Scrooge ends the merriment with murder, it’ll take more than a ghost from Christmas past to set things right. Designing a holiday fashion show set in the town’s most prominent historic mansion seems like a job tailor made for dressmaker Harlow Jane Cassidy. But with the mansion’s restoration still in progress and threatening weather on the horizon, she’s feeling on pins and needles more than reveling in holiday cheer. Having volunteered to play Santa in this year’s festival, Dan Lee Chrisson was ready to move on after his divorce—until Bliss became his final resting place. Discovering his body puts Harlow at the scene of the crime. She’ll need plenty of help from friends and even her late great-grandmother’s spirited sleuthing if she’s to have a ghost of a chance of catching a killer who’s just jumped to the top of the naughty list…. INCLUDES SEWING TIPS

Returning to her roots in Bliss, Texas, Harlow Jane Cassidy transitions from a Manhattan fashion designer to a dressmaker in her inherited farmhouse. As she establishes her boutique, she feels an eerie presence and becomes embroiled in a mystery when her friend Josie's wedding plans are disrupted by a murder. With the help of supernatural forces, Harlow must uncover the truth behind the crime, blending elements of fashion, friendship, and intrigue in a small-town setting.

The novel showcases a unique and original narrative, highlighting the author's exceptional talent for crafting engaging stories. It promises to be a compelling addition to the Mystery/Suspense genre, captivating readers with its unusual elements. The book is expected to resonate well within community library collections, appealing to a wide audience and ensuring its lasting popularity.

The narrative explores the haunting legacy of the Lane family, where generations of women face the perilous fate of dying in childbirth and men are lost to the sea. This cycle of loss shapes the lives of the surviving family members, delving into themes of resilience, grief, and the struggle against fate. As the story unfolds, it examines the impact of this tragic inheritance on the characters and their attempts to break free from the patterns that bind them.

The enchanting tale follows Pippin Lane Hawthorne, who relies on her bibliomancy skills to break a two-thousand-year-old family curse. As she seeks answers about her family's troubled history, each revelation brings forth new mysteries, complicating her quest. Celebrated for its originality, this story intertwines magic and the power of books, inviting readers into a world where every question leads to further intrigue.

Set in a small town, this enchanting tale features a captivating romance between Storie and Reid, alongside a heart-stopping hero. The beautifully crafted writing brings the characters to life, ensuring they resonate with readers. As the plot unfolds, an unexpected twist adds intrigue, making for a charming and magical story that promises to engage and delight.

Set in the charming town of Devil's Cove, the story features an amateur sleuth navigating a web of quirky characters and multiple suspects. With a backdrop of cozy bookstores and a hint of romance, it perfectly captures the essence of a delightful mystery. The engaging atmosphere and intriguing plot elements promise a captivating read for fans of the genre.

Former Manhattan fashion designer Harlow Jane Cassidy has a gift for creating beautiful dresses. But when Harlow becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, she’ll need more than her sewing skills to unravel the mystery… Business is booming at Harlow’s custom dressmaking boutique, Buttons & Bows, even with the presence of her great-grandmother’s ghost hanging around the shop. But thanks to the fast approaching Margaret Moffette Lea Pageant and Ball, Harlow has her work cut out for her when Mrs. James hires her to make her granddaughter’s pageant gown. With the debutante ball getting the whole town of Bliss, Texas, into a tizzy, Harlow knows her dress has to be perfect. But when a local golf pro is found stabbed to death with dressmaking shears, the new deputy thinks Harlow and Mrs. James conspired to commit the crime. Now, Harlow has to finish the dress on time and clear her name, before the next outfit she designs is a prison jumpsuit…

"Harlow's designs will be featured in a big magazine spread, but she only has a few days to finalize her collection. Plus she's busy helping to plan her mother's upcoming wedding, playing host to her old friend Orphie, and avoiding a competitive Dallas designer set on stealing Harlow's ideas. Harlow's making it all work--until someone breaks into Buttons & Bows and the rival designer is found dead. But when a near miss makes it clear that Orphie could be the next victim, Harlow will have to untangle the threads of evidence if she wants to save her friend, her mother's wedding, and her business from becoming fashion road kill..."--P. [4] of cover

Harlow Jane Cassidy is swamped with homecoming couture requests. If only she didn’t have to help solve a murder, she might get the gowns off the dress forms....   Harlow is doing everything she can to expand her dressmaking business, Buttons & Bows—without letting clients know about her secret charm. When she has a chance to create homecoming dresses with a local charity and handmade mums for several high school girls—including Gracie, whose father, Will, has mended Harlow’s heart—she is ready to use her magical talents for a great cause. But when Gracie’s date for the dance is accused of murder, Harlow knows things won’t be back on course until she helps Gracie clear the football player’s name. If Harlow can’t patch up this mess before the big game, her business and her love life might be permanently benched.INCLUDES SEWING TIPS