Get ready for a thrilling ride as you join me, Dove Agnew, in The Mystery of the Exploding Heart. After a solving the last case in Harland Creek, I was looking forward to some much-needed rest. But that plan goes out the window when I discover that my ex-boyfriend, Dean, has gone missing. Determined to find him, I travel to Tennessee, only to uncover a bigger mystery. A young college student has also disappeared, and the whole campus is on edge. As I struggle to unravel the mystery on my own, I get unexpected help from the quirky and lovable Harland Creek Mystery Quilters, along with their loyal goat, Petunia. But as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, I begin to question everything I thought I knew about Dean and myself. Will I be able to solve the mystery before it's too late? Or will I become the next victim? Join me on this suspenseful page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Will I solve the mystery and come out unscathed? Or will I pay the ultimate price?

"Delightfully horrifying."--Popular Science This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jaw-dropping weirdness. A puzzling series of dental explosions beginning in the nineteenth century is just one of many strange tales that have long lain undiscovered in the pages of old medical journals. Award-winning medical historian Thomas Morris delivers one of the most remarkable, cringe-inducing collections of stories ever assembled. Witness Mysterious Illnesses (such as the Rhode Island woman who peed through her nose), Horrifying Operations (1781: A French soldier in India operates on his own bladder stone), Tall Tales (like the "amphibious infant" of Chicago, a baby that could apparently swim underwater for half an hour), Unfortunate Predicaments (such as that of the boy who honked like a goose after inhaling a bird's larynx), and a plethora of other marvels. Beyond a series of anecdotes, these painfully amusing stories reveal a great deal about the evolution of modern medicine. Some show the medical profession hopeless in the face of ailments that today would be quickly banished by modern drugs; but others are heartening tales of recovery against the odds, patients saved from death by the devotion or ingenuity of a conscientious doctor. However embarrassing the ailment or ludicrous the treatment, every case in The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth tells us something about the knowledge (and ignorance) of an earlier age, along with the sheer resilience of human life.

When a sudden snowstorm blankets the quaint town of Harland Creek, I, Dove Agnew, and my spirited band of geriatric quilters find ourselves in the midst of a chilling mystery. The cozy calm is shattered when I stumble upon a corpse in Weenie Dunst's kitchen.The quirky, yet beloved, Weenie becomes the prime suspect, and it's up to the Harland Creek Mystery Quilters to clear her name. As if one mystery weren't enough, Petunia, our mischievous pet goat and honorary detective, goes missing, adding a new layer of urgency to our investigation. With humor, heart, and a dash of southern charm, we must weave through the patchwork of clues and suspects. Join me, Dove Agnew, and the Harland Creek Mystery Quilters, as we stitch together the truth, unravel secrets, and embark on a delightful quest to bring Petunia back home. The Mystery of the Crazy Quilt is a cozy mystery filled with endearing characters, unexpected twists, and the warmth of community spirit. Perfect for fans of lighthearted whodunits and small town charm. This is one quilt you'll want to wrap yourself in.

What the hell, I thought, someone had just shaken me as I slept on my back. I lay there in the dark trying to figure out where I was. I put my left arm out for Helen before realizing she wasn't there. Of course, I thought, I'm in the Super Sleeper in Anthemopolis. I must have dreamed someone was shaking me. I thought I heard a sound, nothing much. It was like someone was walking softly on the rug. There was a brief moment of fear before I thought, How silly. Just go back to sleep. I grabbed both of the extra-thick pillows that came with my king sized bed and pulled them both over my chest like I was hugging Helen. I was just starting to doze off when I felt pressure on my chest. Almost instantly there was a muffled 'pweeeee' sound, and the bottom pillow exploded in my arms.

In the picturesque town of Hopeton, where the snowflakes twirl and the holiday spirit is infectious, Rebecca Sims is still struggling to find joy after her world fell. Five years ago her husband abandoned her for her own sister, Julie, Rebecca's heart shattered, leaving her to pick up the pieces alone. Battling through the storm of divorce, she clung to her job as a determined bank loan officer, rebuilding her life one penny at a time. Just when Rebecca thought she was finding her footing, her world is turned upside down once more by an unexpected visitor – Julie, returning for Christmas. Panic sets in, threatening to undo all the progress Rebecca fought so hard for. Desperate for stability, she decides to open her home, taking a leap of faith and renting out a room in her charming lake house on Laurel Cove. Enter the older stranger who walks through her door, bringing with her an air of mystery and a sprinkle of courage. Together, they navigate the complexities of life, teaching Rebecca that healing comes in unexpected forms. As she grapples with her past and the painful betrayals, Rebecca learns to confront her trials head-on, embracing the power of friendship and the promise of new beginnings. In this heartwarming tale of resilience and redemption, Rebecca embarks on a journey of self-discovery, letting go of the past to embrace the present. With the support of newfound friends, she discovers the strength to live her best life, finding love and laughter in the most unexpected places. "Lakehouse Christmas" is a touching story of hope, forgiveness, and the enduring power of female friendship, reminding us all that sometimes, the most beautiful transformations come from the harshest winters.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and family secrets in "The Journey That Never Ends," a gripping women's fiction novel by Jodi Allen Brice. Meet Elana Taylor, heiress to the multimillion-dollar Taylor Fishing Products empire, residing in the picturesque Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The tranquil facade shatters when Elana's father demands her help in persuading her grandmother, Cecilia Taylor, to sign over the family business due to her alleged failing mental state. As Elana grapples with the weight of her father's request, she discovers a startling revelation—her grandmother isn't losing her mind but is entangled in a mysterious love affair, sending significant sums of money to her supposed true love. Reluctantly agreeing to confront her grandmother, Elana finds herself on an unexpected cross-country road trip to West Yellowstone, Montana, in a vintage VW van. The journey becomes a transformative odyssey as Elana and Cecilia traverse the heart of America, unearthing family secrets, exploring the true meaning of life, and forging a bond that transcends generations. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes and the challenges of the open road, Elana must confront her own values and beliefs, ultimately questioning the price of success and the importance of love and family.

Work at a funeral home can be mundane. Until you accidentally start bringing the dead back to life. "...a clever, hilarious romp through a new magical universe" --Sarah Angleton, author of Gentleman of Misfortune Cassie Black works at a funeral home. She's used to all manner of dead bodies. What she's not used to is them waking up. Which they seem to be doing on a disturbingly regular basis lately. Just when Cassie believes she has the problem under control, the recently-deceased Busby Tenpenny insists he's been murdered and claims Cassie might be responsible thanks to a wicked brand of magic she's been exposed to. The only way for Cassie to get her life back to normal is to tame her magic and uncover Mr. Tenpenny's true killer. Simple right? Of course not. Because while Cassie works on getting her newly-acquired magic sorted, she's blowing up kitchens, angering an entire magical community, and discovering her past is more closely tied to Busby Tenpenny than she could have ever imagined. If you like contemporary fantasy with snarky humor, unforgettable characters, and paranormal mystery such as Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series and Wilkie Martin's Inspector Hobbes, you'll find it hard to pry yourself away from this first book of the Cassie Black Trilogy. *Selected as one of Apple's Most Anticipated Books of 2021 *Winner of the Novel Excerpt Prize from the League of American PEN Women *Finalist in the Yeah You Write! Novel Contest The Cassie Black Trilogy is a giggle-inducing fish-out-of-water tale that takes you from the streets of Portland to the Tower of London. It's got magic and mystery, pastries and zombies, sentient gnomes and an evil wizard...because there's always an evil wizard, isn't there? Note: While this book delivers plenty of wry giggles and a few hexes, it's fairly clean with only an itty-bitty bit of light cursing, one fight scene, and no hanky panky or sexual situations.