Cirrus@Austlit

Landing the leading role could be a deadly mistake for one town favourite.

'Hollywood heartthrob Elliott Malone is back in Saltwater Cove to direct the Shakespearean classic, Macbeth. But as rehearsals begin, the infamous curse of the play strikes and begins to weave its dark magic. The line between reality and superstition blurs, and it soon becomes apparent magic and danger lurk in the shadows.

'Harriet’s on cloud nine when her flair for the dramatic lands her the classic role of Lady Macbeth, not to mention Elliott’s heart. Yet, as mysterious accidents plague the production, tensions reach boiling point when Elliott narrowly escapes death. It becomes clear that something wicked this way comes. Is it the curse, or is someone casting spells to sabotage the show and get rid of him for good?

'With opening night fast approaching, the mystery unravels, and Evelyn, with the help of her trusted friends, must uncover the truth and save Elliott before the curse claims its next victim. Can they break the spell, or will Saltwater Cove become the stage for a real-life witch hunt?'  (Publication summary)

'Shhh…Can you keep a secret?

'For 200 years, Saltwater Cove has hidden its dark past, but when the town’s bicentenary celebrations attract covens from near and far, the truth threatens to unravel with deadly consequences.

'After a showdown at the welcoming reception, tensions erupt, and the High Council is on alert. By the time I get to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, it's in full swing. However, discovering Deegan Beaufort's body cuts the celebrations short. He’s been knifed in the back, which gives his death new meaning to the old cliché.

'With my beloved town falling apart, I can't help but wonder if black magic was involved. The covens are at each other’s throats. The prime suspect is a town favorite and local singer. Now, I'm stuck in the middle, desperate to prove my friend’s innocence and solve the 200-year-old mystery plaguing Saltwater Cove.

'I may be a master witch, but that’s a big ask for anyone. With the help of my two best friends and drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, we’re steps away from unveiling the real murderer. When evil threatens my family, I must believe in my powers and trust myself before a loved one pays the ultimate price.' (Publication summary) 

'The arrival of Hollywood’s hottest stars in Saltwater Cove brings more than just excitement - it brings danger.

'Heartthrob Elliott Malone has arrived to film his next action blockbuster and the town is buzzing with excitement, even me. My best friend Harriet is instantly smitten, and who wouldn't be? Elliot’s perfect looks and effortless charm have everyone swooning. However, trouble starts brewing with his leading lady, the notorious Jayla Kennedy, whose diva antics create tension with the locals.

'Despite my reservations, I find myself as Jayla's personal assistant, trying to manage her outrageous behavior with her chaotic schedule. Meanwhile, Harriet and Elliot are getting closer by the minute, and I can't help but wonder if something more is going on between them.

'The situation takes a dark turn when Jayla is found dead, and all signs point to Elliot as the killer. I refuse to believe it, and I’m determined to clear his name. Dark magic is lurking in Saltwater Cove, and evil is getting closer by the minute. With Elliot's reputation on the line, and Harriet's heart at stake, I have to act fast to solve the case before it’s too late.

'As I dive deeper into the twisted world of show business, I realize that things are not what they seem. Can I uncover the truth and save the day, or will I become the next victim of this deadly game?' (Publication summary)

'For a woman determined to find her missing mother, the secrets of her past lead them both into dangerous territory.

'Diane Nolan thought she’d hit rock bottom when she was forced to move back home with her mother. She never imagines going home early will turn her world upside down, but the moment she steps into the tattered remnants of her family home, life as Diane knows it is about to change forever. They’re looking for something—something worth killing for.

'With no sign of her mother, except for a strange phone call mentioning the Emerald Pearl and finding something called the Well Watchers, Diane is tasked with keeping the pearl safe and out of the hands of the Viridian Society.

'Lincoln Ryner has enough on his plate after the exam scandal threatens his position at university. When he finds beautiful, shivering Diane hiding in his old family treehouse during a storm, he knows he has to help her, no matter the cost.

'Torn between wanting to go after her mother and keeping her promise, Diane teams up with Lincoln to find the answers she needs. With danger lurking and the Viridian Society on the war path, can they find the truth in her family’s secrets…without getting killed in the process?' (Publication summary)

'Life takes a turn for the worst when a woman discovers her daughter’s life is in danger and she is her only hope of survival.

'When a mysterious phone caller threatens Katie Garcina’s and her precious daughter’s lives, she’s terrified. They demand she return a package belonging to her late husband, but how can she? She never knew it existed.

'Entrusted with the powers to protect and serve, Katie fears it’s connected to her duties as a Well Watcher. When the threats increase, she calls on a good friend for help.

'For wolf shifter Zac Tanner, protection is his game, but when he failed to protect the one he loved, he closed his heart off to all women. Now he’s determined to live out a life of penance alone.

'He’s out of the protection game for good, but when his old mate, Detective Kayden Langford, calls on him to repay a debt, he can’t say no, or risk going back on his word, and if nothing else, Zac is a man of his word.

'Entrusted with protecting Katie and her daughter, Zac is determined to keep them safe at all costs. Nothing prepared him for having Katie wrangle her way into his frozen heart and ignite a passion in him he thought he’d lost forever.

'With their lives in danger, Zac and Katie must work together to keep her daughter safe and make it out alive so they can have a second chance at love.' (Publication summary)

'For a woman determined to solve a century-old mystery, unraveling its secret could lead to an untimely death.

'Breckin River Librarian, Lily Keegan discovers a dragon-shaped, jeweled pendant with a ruby center hidden in a 12th century book. Against her best friend’s advice, she wears the pendant. It sets in motion a string of life-threatening near misses, convincing Lily it’s the century-old Cursed Dragon.

'Fireman and Thor lookalike, Brayden Fletcher makes split-second decisions every day of his life. Traumatized by a death in a house fire he couldn’t prevent, Brayden seeks solace with his mother’s dear friend, Carmen, on the other side of the country.

'She shared her theory about the pendant, and it shocks Lily to discover there’s more to her best friend than their age difference. Carmen is a Well Watcher. The future of the Well Watchers is in jeopardy when persons unknown kidnap Carmen. Lily receives a ransom note: the ruby for Carmen. Now Brayden is the only one she can trust.

'By using Lily’s historical knowledge to their advantage, Lily and Brayden race against time to expose the truth and prevent a tragedy. Has Lily made too many mistakes and put their lives in the firing line?' (Publication summary)

'For a woman determined to find her missing twin and their best friend, discovering the secret behind their disappearance could prove deadly.

'Ex museum curator, Lexi Raine, has had it with life, her job, and especially her cheating ex-husband. Broken-hearted, all she wants is to hide away and give her heart time to heal. She seeks counsel in the company of her twin sister Jamie, and her housemate and fellow curator, Jarret Mackenzie, in his hometown of Breckin River.

'Jarret and Jamie fail to appear, and Lexi fears for their safety. She soon learns she has every right to be. Her sister is the one of the magical Well Watchers of Breckin River, fated to protect and serve, but her powers are a sought-after commodity someone would kill to possess. The question is, have they already succeeded?

'Local policeman, Jace Kennedy, is driven and ambitious. Determined to make it to the top of the ranks of the Breckin River police force, his path is clear. No distractions, and that includes women.

'His self-imposed rule goes out the window when he receives a desperate plea from Lexi, insisting her loved ones are missing. The last thing he needs is an inexperienced, self-appointed detective trying to solve the case.

'When her sister’s magical powers transfer to Lexi, she fears the worst. Upon learning Jarret has resigned, Lexi knows something’s wrong and, fearing for his life, she calls on Jace and the other Well Watchers. They’ll need to pool their resources to find them before it’s too late.' (Publication summary)

'Careful what you wish for!

'Graduating to a fully-fledged witch on my upcoming birthday should be a momentous occasion, but when a local hairdresser turns up dead, I know it’s going to be one hell of a week.

'Saltwater Cove’s resident infuriating fae looks like a good suspect for the murder, but insists she’s innocent and reveals a huge secret too amazing to be a lie. But if she didn’t do it… then who did?

'The murder triggers the return of a dark force… dark enough to send even the most experienced witches into panic mode. Harriet, Jordi and Tyler join me as I try to find the culprit, putting my magical abilities to the ultimate test.

'When the killer strikes even closer to home, I need to up my game if I’m going to keep evil at bay.…or have I finally met my supernatural match?' (Publication summary) 

'The Christmas season is fast approaching. Snow is falling, the stockings are prepared, and the mistletoe is hung, but in a quaint town in Scotland, festivities could prove more challenging for some.

'Community crisis co-ordinator Emerald Bloom has had it tough, but she hopes this Christmas season will be jolly. She's invited several investors to stay in her ancestral home, Emerald Isle, the week of Christmas, in hopes of restoring the 'near castle' back to its glory days. Emerald's keen to show them her dream of supporting others to navigate life after grief, during seasonal celebrations, where often being with family and friends after the death of a loved one.

'Hunter O'Connell has fought his demons. He's built solid walls around his bruised heart to protect himself from further heartbreak. He's intrigued by the woman who's passionate about opening her home to complete strangers, providing a service of support and assistance in times of emotional need. The instant he lays eyes on Emerald Bloom, she chips away at his dark secrets and slowly melts his ice-cold heart.

'Emerald hopes by healing others, she'll ease her emotional pain, and Hunter seems the perfect challenge. Can she break through his hard shell and rebuild her shattered soul? And will he succumb to her healing ways, or will his heart stay locked away forever?' (Publication summary)

'For a woman determined to wipe away her scandalous past, her future becomes a mind game of survival.

'All Tash Redman wants is to lead a normal life, but she’s far from normal. Tash is a descendant of the magical kind fated to fulfill her destiny as one of the Well Watchers of Breckin River, entrusted to serve and protect. She just doesn’t know it yet.

'When a tragic accident results in her husband’s death, she learns about his mounting debt. Her only way to pay it back was to work it off at the hands of Chicago’s most devious loan shark, Blake Simmonds. Now she’s paid the debt, she wants out, but Blake has other ideas. He’d rather have Tash killed than let another man touch what belongs to him.

'The threat on her life ignites Tash’s powers, leading her down a mysterious path to a past she didn’t know existed.

'Detective Kayden Langford lives for the job and the next drug bust until he lets his guard down, and his partner pays the ultimate price for his mistake. Determined to right his wrong, a chance meeting with Tash interrupts his plans, setting the wheels in motion for an explosive encounter.

'Her life is in danger once again when her past catches up with her, Tash must embrace her new existence if she has any chance of surviving. With Kayden on the case, can she let her guard down long enough to trust him before time runs out?' (Publication summary)

'Solving the disappearance of my best friends' parents was NOT one of my New Year's Resolutions...

'A trip to sunny Australia in the scorching summer wasn't in my holiday plans, but when Jordi rings in a state of utter panic revealing her parents failed to turn up at the annual Shapeshifters Conference held in country Western Australia, what's a girl to do?

'Despite having solved a murder or two in my time, I am completely out of my comfort zone in the harsh Aussie outback where not only the sun, insects, and snakes bite, but the locals do too.

'The search is interrupted when the body of Harridan Reef local and chairman of the Shapeshifters Executive Council, Shayla Ramos, turns up dead in a sheep paddock at the local country show. I'm convinced her murder is linked to Jordi's missing parents. But what if I'm wrong?

'Forbidden to use magical powers in a town where the supernatural is concealed from view, it becomes apparent the locals have their own secrets. Secrets someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.

'Together with Aunt Edie, Detective Huxton Harriet, Jordi, Tyler and my trusty furry familiar, Miss Saffron, we must all work together to uncover the truth. With a blazing bush fire threatening to destroy all in its path we must race the clock to unlock the secrets before Jordi's parents pay the ultimate price.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Solving the disappearance of my best friends’ parents was NOT one of my New Year’s Resolutions…

'A trip to sunny Australia in the scorching summer wasn’t in my holiday plans, but when Jordi rings in a state of utter panic revealing her parents failed to turn up at the annual Shapeshifters Conference held in country Western Australia, what’s a girl to do?

'Despite having solved a murder or two in my time, I am completely out of my comfort zone in the harsh Aussie outback where not only the sun, insects, and snakes bite, but the locals do too.

'The search is interrupted when the body of Harridan Reef local and chairman of the Shapeshifters Executive Council, Shayla Ramos, turns up dead in a sheep paddock at the local country show. I’m convinced her murder is linked to Jordi’s missing parents. But what if I’m wrong?

'Forbidden to use magical powers in a town where the supernatural is concealed from view, it becomes apparent the locals have their own secrets. Secrets someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.

'Together with Aunt Edie, Detective Huxton Harriet, Jordi, Tyler and my trusty furry familiar, Miss Saffron, we must all work together to uncover the truth. With a blazing bush fire threatening to destroy all in its path we must race the clock to unlock the secrets before Jordi’s parents pay the ultimate price.

'If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then step into the fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery world of the Melting Pot Café series where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is sure to leave you craving more.' (Publication summary) 

'With his integrity questioned, and her heart on the line, can two officers prove love and duty can co-exist?

'After a devastating experience, former professional ballroom dancer turned K9 officer, Senior Constable Ashlee (Ash) Rogers traded glamour and promenades for guns and patrols. Now she maintains a tough exterior and keeps everyone at a safe distance. A task which proves difficult when a fellow officer at her new posting tempts her suppressed femininity.

'First Constable Dermott McClane's brutal injury in the line of duty has left him with a growing dependency on painkillers he's desperate to shake. When the attractive new police officer who's been assigned to his police station arrives, she sparks another craving. She's more challenging than his determination to return to full duties. But Dermott is hiding a secret. One with devastating consequences should it be revealed.

'With a suspected overdose victim in the hospital morgue, and potential sellers looking to score their next hit, sparks fly as Ash and Dermott work together to solve the case. An anonymous tip off about missing drugs leads Ash, with the help of her patrol dog, to believe someone's messing with the evidence. The clues aren't adding up, and her instincts tell her to keep investigating, even if it leads to her fellow officer, the one man who has her heart dancing and her desire soaring.

'Can Ash discover McClane's secret and solve the case? Or is he about to tango with her heart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'What's a witch to do when faced with protecting the ones she loves against an unimaginable evil?

'Ever had one of those days when everything is going too well? When you have that sense that the other boot is about to drop? Welcome to my day.

'It's the Annual Saltwater Cove Show, and this year there are more rides, show bags, food stalls, and competitions than ever before. Witches from worlds near and far have descended to try their hand at winning the prestigious Witch Wonder Trophy for best witch baker.

'When Seraphina Morgan from the Coven of the Night Moon turns up dead, all avenues lead to last year's reigning champion, Aunt Edie, as the guilty party. Dark magic is lurking, and I'm determined to get to the bottom of it and clear Aunt Edie's name before the unthinkable happens, and she's found guilty. Enlisting the help of my two best friends and drop-dead greek-god gorgeous boyfriend, we set about finding the real killer before Aunt Edie's goose is cooked. Or pie is baked as the case may be.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When murder and love collide, does duty trump one's heart?

'Lilah Michaels remembers little of her mother's suicide following a violent assault during a robbery at their home over twenty years ago. But it's the only home she's ever known. Now they're in danger of losing the family property, and she's pinned her hopes on hosting weddings at the winery to appease the bank and buy them some time. Until a shocking discovery changes everything.

'Sergeant Finn Kelly desperately needs a break after a tough assignment. All he wants is to catch up with his friends in Trinket Bay as they prepare for their wedding. At Hidden Gem Winery, he finds a yearned-for sense of peace. Then he meets the charming woman who's hosting the nuptials, and his thoughts turn toward romance.

'Finn puts those amorous notions on hold when he and his service dog find human remains on the property. Painful memories and an unsolved mystery come to light. It's clear someone wants to keep the past a secret, and they'll do anything to make sure the truth stays buried.

'Is Lilah as innocent as she seems? Or is she part of the conspiracy? And will Finn lose more than his heart in his quest to discover the truth?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'An unexpected encounter...A Christmas promise...The chance to risk everything for the greatest gift of all.

'Isabelle Lawrence wants her family’s acceptance, but she knows this Christmas the same pressure to marry and produce grandchildren will be there. But if she can produce a fake husband for the weekend, she might be able to pause the inquisition long enough to enjoy the holiday.

'Harley Mitchell wants nothing more than to forget his failed marriage, but with Christmas approaching and his impending divorce, he knows his heart will be shattered all over again.

'When a promise forces him to spend the weekend with the stunning Isabelle and her family, can he keep her at arms length long enough to make it back home or will the blonde beauty wrangle her way into his heart forever?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Dee Chambers is no longer looking for love after being burned once too many times in the past. But love comes looking for her in the form of Luke Ashwood. Weary from the fast-paced corporate world, Luke arrives in Stonecrest Bay to make amends with his family. Drawn to the seaside town and the beautiful but prickly Dee, he decides to stick around for a while and finds love, family and the warmth of relationships. But is he ready to stay on for long?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.