Casino Witch Mysteries Series

Three ways that Ella's life is totally messed up: __ her new coworker is as cranky as he is attractive __ a mischievous cat has decided she needs a familiar __ she just found out she's a witch who can read the emotional hologram of a magical death (and isn't that a mouthful) And oh yeah, there's five dead bodies, and no one knows how they are connected. Now she's drawn into a madcap investigation at the casino where she's managed to snag a job. She must navigate learning her new mage abilities, a topless burlesque show, a jealous girlfriend, gamblers of all varieties, and magical chocolate cake, all while not setting herself or others on fire before the murderer makes her the next victim. A paracozy (aka Paranormal cozy mystery) A humorous adventure! "Ella's new job turns out to be more than she bargained for when she finds herself immersed in a world of mages, spells, and murder. This imaginative and addictive read is sure to please fans of mystery and magic!" Kristina B., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing

Ella's Super Awesome Guide to Paranormal Cheese: 1. You eat it, but there are weird side effects. 2. The ingredients can be really gross. 3. You don't use it to squash people. When the ex-president of the Paranormal Cheese Council is found dead under the world's largest wedge of cheese, Ella is on the case! Unable to admit who she really is, she goes undercover. But can she, her klutzy sidekick, and the world's most arrogant familiar escape the Booby-Trapped Queso of Doom, or stop eating the magically addictive beer-cheese fondue without giving things away to the anonymous villain? Watch Ella dress as a Bavarian Beer Wench, watch her familiar act all catlike, and watch her slow-burn relationship with the sexy and muscular Vin turn into cheesy goodness before she makes a public declaration that nips their developing relationship in the bloomy rind. If you like the idea of Sober-Up Salami, over-the-top villains, dragon spit, and siren milk, then you want a heapin' helping of Which Mage Moved the Cheese?, Book 2 of the Casino Witch Mysteries. Buy your copy today!

A Monza's Guide to Interpersonal Relationships 1. Train all the time. 2. Don't need anyone. 3. Cry a lot. Ella is tired of crying. She's more powerful than ever before, but her personal life has the wow factor of vanilla ice cream. When Bear asks her to investigate a series of mysterious deaths at the ultra-hip Cauldron Festival, Ella accepts a job as one of the comedy performers but doesn't tell anyone why she is really there, not even her excited sidekick, Vanessa. Everyone thinks the Legacy overdoses were accidental, but Ella knows there is more happening. But with live concerts, parties, and events around the clock, will she be able to investigate without getting distracted? On the other hand, with Vin out of the picture, why shouldn't Ella enjoy the company of a handsome stranger? But will the investigation be derailed when those closest to her discover she is hiding secrets from even them? Visit Ella Tuesday through Sunday in the Vaudeville next to the glass elevators. Or buy her book! There's No Business Like Mage Business is book 3 of the Casino Witch series. Be sure to wash after finishing. This book will put hair on your chest!

Things that Ella worries about at 2 a.m. __Does it hurt to get smited by an angel? __What do dragons like for breakfast? __Is her friendship a curse? Ella and Vanessa must investigate the latest murder in their small but magical gambling town with only a few minor inconveniences like an avenging angel, a surprise posse of clueless ghosts, and an illegal baby dragon. The owner of Fuzzybatts, a long time Rambler store, was found dead by his two children and now his widow wants answers. Plus Emily, Ella's close friend, has gone missing after sharing a threat against her life. Ella will do anything to find her even if that means talking to someone she hoped to never see again.

Mage Bridal Party Etiquette __Plan the bachelorette party even if you are given two hours' warning. __Wear whatever hideous dress the bride picks out. __Try not to get killed and ruin the wedding. Ella and Vanessa are having a pretty busy week between being forced to be in Vin and Tiffany's wedding and investigating the murder of a local property manager for Bear, all while Ella tries to convince Monza Colleen that she would be a perfect apprentice. Ella is stronger than ever, but from a magical charm bracelet to collapsing ice sculptures to the bridezilla from hell, she has her hands full. Add on Patagonia's panache for getting into trouble, and Ella might not survive.

Newbie witch-turned-private investigator Ella has three things on her wish list: _That the remodel to her loft can give her a bit of privacy _That she can finish one more case so she can take a vacation _That an official investigation doesn't discover she is the person hiding a forbidden dragon While working a pet store robbery case, Ella is questioned by investigators who suspect she's hiding a dragon. The smart thing to do is get out of town immediately, dragon in tow, but as soon as she arrives in Vegas for some easy money on a simple case, there's more going on than meets the eye. She discovers an interesting connection that uncovers a major multi-city heist in the works, but solving the crime while dodging the black hat mages' investigation of her illicit roommate is a challenge—and her job is on the line.

Three assumptions Ella has: __She can never fall in love __She can always save her friends __She'll never find out why she can have a dragon familiar But you know what they say about assumptions. When Ella and Vanessa investigate the murder of a prominent businessman they assume it will be like every other case. But an explosion at his funeral nearly kills several people in her circle and she has to question everything. Does she really knows those around her? She must solve the biggest case of her career while adsorbing some truths about her life. Nothing will ever be the same… if she can survive that long.

Can you find the killer before Ella? This collection of mini mysteries of the Casino Witch world were previously published in anthologies but are now available in a brand-new combined edition. Each story focuses on one night with Ella and her familiar Patagonia as they unravel a mystery. The Case of the Murdered Moose    An evening of trick-or-treating babysitting fun is disrupted when Ella runs into her mentor at a Halloween party turned unfortunate murder scene. What was supposed to be a family matriarch announcing her heir has turned into a dead body on the floor, multiple suspects on hand, and lots of finger pointing. Can Ella solve the case or will the murderer get away with a foul trick? Previously published in Curses and Cauldrons 9/2/2019 The Case of the Criminal Christmas    An evening of security detail for a Christmas party should be easy for Ella, especially with her magical mentor, Bear, at her side. But when she arrives at the abandoned casino where it's taking place, she discovers all the guests are in disguise—and none of them are willing to reveal their identities to anyone, including Ella and Bear. Weird, but okay--until one of them dies.  Now Ella has to solve the case without knowing who any of the suspects really are. Previously published in Curses and Candy Canes 11/20/2019 The Case of the Foretold Fatality    When Ella is trapped in a snow storm she finds refuge at a restaurant where an eighty-year class reunion is underway. The owner has a premonition: Ella needs to help solve a murder that hasn't occurred yet. She goes undercover as a bartender and discovers old grudges and new discoveries that leave her with a shocking number of suspects and very little time to solve the crime-to-come. Previously published in Pumpkins and Potions 9/1/2020 The Case of the Magic Moon        Ella's invited along for a Magic Moon girls' weekend. She doesn't know anyone at the snowed-in mansion, except her sidekick and her black-cat familiar, which makes it tricky to be a sleuth when a spat escalates into murder. Previously published in Moons, Magic and Mystery 9/7/2021  

Three things guaranteed to turn a Mage Pageant deadly: _Contestants willing to do anything to win _Beautiful outfits and dazzling performances _A missing body When Ella goes undercover as a contestant in one of the most renown pageants in the magicking world, she's expecting behind the scenes drama--but not a backstage murder scene. With Vanessa along as her trusty assistant and the dependable and handsome Vin watching her back as head of security, she has to navigate contestants with lots to hide and pageant staff with agendas of their own, all while maintaining her cover as a mage who wants to win the crown. Luckily, more surprise friends drop in to help. And she needs all the assistance she can get because while they know that someone was killed backstage...the body has disappeared.