Jenna St. James has 12 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 5 narrators. The most-rated is Time After Time.
Cougar Trouble
Summary
A recently-discharged veteran An independent widowed woman A noticeable age gap One flip of a card.... What happens when four elderly busybodies decide to play matchmaker in an unexpected way? When Monica Swanson rented out her cottage to smoking hot Army veteran Jacob Parkerson, she had no idea the trouble she was in for. It wouldn't be so bad if he wasn't in her line of sight every time she turned around. But the worst part? Jacob was nearly 10 years younger! Just when she's about to throw in the towel and make him move, Monica's mother, along with the other gaggle of seniors who love to hang out at the senior center, decide to step in and take control of the situation. After all, if there's one person who knows what it's like to be a cougar in a small town, it's Monica's mom. With one flip of a card, Monica and Jacob's fates are determined...three dates, three different people. Can Monica and Jacob survive the set-up...while still holding on to their budding new friendship? Or will social norms dictate they each find someone new? Someone their own age?
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Murder on the Vine
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Bookstore and bar owner Jaycee Sullivan, figured it was just another typical day when her pastry chef sister, Jax, asked her to help deliver chocolates to a local winery. However, the discovery of a dead body was anything but typical for Jaycee. Then, when the new hunky detective in town, Mike Connors, demands Jaycee keep her nose out of the investigation, she decides she has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. After all, her sister’s baking reputation is on the line and a killer is still on the loose. With the help of Gramps, a retired Army colonel, her mom, and Tillie, a former trapeze artist and contortionist, Jaycee picks up the investigation gauntlet and runs with it. Between slinging suds, boozy baking, and numerous wine tastings, Jaycee must scramble to bring down the killer before Jax is next in line.
©2016 Jenna St. James (P)2019 Jenna St. James
Old-Fashioned Murder
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The madcap duo of Ryli and Aunt Shirley have teamed up for yet another heartily humorous adventure in the town of Granville in the latest rollicking tale by author Jenna St. James. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Ryli Sinclair is in need of a front-page story for the Granville Gazette. Thankfully, it looks like Oak Grove Manor, the assisted living facility where Aunt Shirley lives, is just the hot bed of activity Ryli needs for a great story. Unfortunately, before Ryli can dig in too deep, Aunt Shirley is kicked out of the Manor for typical Aunt Shirley behavior. Now Ryli has no choice but to let Aunt Shirley stay with her. When the discovery of a dead body at the Manor leads to a murder investigation, there is a silver lining for Ryli. Aunt Shirley will be allowed back at Oak Grove Manor when the murder gets solved. Between being chased by killer Chihuahuas, jumping out of two-story windows, and getting schnockered with the old ladies across the hall, Ryli and Aunt Shirley must track down the killer before bodies start to pile up at Oak Grove Manor. Can Ryli and Aunt Shirley apprehend the killer and get Aunt Shirley back in the Manor, or will Aunt Shirley’s time be up...in more ways than one?
©2017 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Blazing Trouble
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A Reluctant Most-Eligible Bachelor A Reporter In Need Of A Story A Pact More Than They Bargained For What happens when a gang of elderly men and women at the local senior center decide to interfere in their grandkids' love life? Find out in the hilarious new series by Jenna St. James. When Trinity Falls' most eligible bachelor, fireman Caleb Travers, strikes a bargain with reporter Katherine "Kat" O'Malley, neither one is prepared for the sparks that fly. Now if only they could convince their grandmothers - long-time rivals - to butt out of their fake relationship. Between two black eyes, a gang shootout with real weapons, and a jealous ex-girlfriend, Katherine O'Malley sets out to prove she's badass enough to nab Trinity Falls' most eligible bachelor. Not like he's going to need much convincing...pact or no pact. But when Kat is faced with having to risk her heart and go all-in with Caleb, will she be able to take that leap of faith? Or will she decide, instead, to walk away and let her heart crash and burn?
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Flames, Frames, & Murder
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Famous local artist. Massive town fire. Deadly aftermath. With newlyweds Gramps and Tillie away honeymooning, bookstore and bar owner Jaycee Sullivan hopes for a mini stay-cay of her own. But her plans are quickly foiled by a mammoth fire and the attempted murder of her long-time friend. Armed with a stun gun, pepper spray, and yard stakes, Jaycee, Jax, Heidi, and Bridget set out, determined to catch the would-be assassin...all under the radar from Jaycee’s police detective boyfriend Mike Connors. But when Jaycee suddenly finds herself at the wrong end of a weapon, her life and her relationship are at risk. Will her mini stay-cay end with a trip to the morgue or the lonely hearts club? If you like small-town cozy mysteries with a hint of romance and yummy recipes, you’ll love the Sullivan Sisters cozy mysteries. Get it now.
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Girls' Night Out Murder
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Come along and join in the madcap adventures of Ryli and Aunt Shirley on their latest and most hilarious mystery yet. The daring duo will have you holding your sides laughing, one minute, and holding your breath in anticipation, the next. Wedding bells are pealing madly for Matt and Paige. While Ryli and her wisecracking sidekick Aunt Shirley should be hard at work preparing for the bachelorette party and wedding at the family lake house, they instead find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a murder investigation. Ryli is targeted by the Cavern Beach police department as the number one suspect in the crime. Hoping to stay out of jail and make it to the wedding on time, Ryli and Aunt Shirley jump in headfirst to catch the killer. Between popping jello shots and interrogating reluctant strippers, Ryli and Aunt Shirley chase down clues to narrow their list of suspects, but will they find the real killer before the wedding ceremony and before Ryli is taken into custody for the murders...or, more importantly, before Ryli ends up being the next victim?
©2016 Jenna St. James (P)2019 Jenna St. James
Tea Leaves, Jealousy, and Murder
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Circus clowns.... Wedding attire.... Dead bodies.... It’s time for a Traveler’s Bay Wedding! Gramps and Tillie are ready to tie the knot in less than a week. Unfortunately, things aren’t going as smoothly as everyone had hoped. When Joy Braggs is murdered in front of Jaycee in a most unusual way, she recruits the girls to help her solve the murder. Between bridesmaid fittings, a bachelorette party, and circus theatrics, Jaycee and Jax must race against the clock to catch the killer…because Gramps isn’t going to let anything stand in his way of marrying his Tillie. But when Jaycee gets too close to the truth and is seriously hurt, the gloves come off, and everyone steps up to take out the bad guy. Can Jaycee and her family capture the killer before the wedding…or will Gramps be left standing alone at the end of the aisle?
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Prepear to Die
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It’s mid-August in Traveler’s Bay, and Jaycee Sullivan is not only busy preparing for an Agatha Christie-themed party at her bookstore and bar Gone with the Whiskey, but Gramps and Tillie are tying the knot soon, and there’s still no venue in sight. As Jaycee and the girl gang scramble to find a solution to their wedding problem, Gramps gives Jaycee the surprise of a lifetime. a military friend is in trouble, and Gramps needs to enlist Jaycee’s help. Korean War veteran and long-time hermit Len Sadowski is tired of someone coming onto his property and terrorizing him and his dog Old Blue. When Mr. Sadowski blows a hole the size of Texas in his front door, he must admit he can no longer see and shoot like he used to. Mr. Sadowski supplies Jaycee and Gramps with three suspect names, and Jaycee promises to look into who is intimidating him. Unfortunately, Jaycee discovers too late that Mr. Sadowski may not have much time left. As the clock ticks down for Mr. Sadowski, Jaycee recruits the help of Jax, Heidi, and Bridget, and between alien encounters, car crashes, family dinners, and an Agatha Christie party, Jaycee must try and solve the puzzle of who wants Mr. Sadowski dead and why.
©2018 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Merriment & Murder
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A B&B Grand Opening Party.... A Dead Body.... Tons of Suspects.... When Brynn and her best friends, Peyton and Raven, stumble over a dead body at her aunt's grand opening party for the B&B, they already have plenty of suspects in mind. But when Chief Baedie threatens to shut down Aunt Aggie's B&B before it even opens on Christmas Eve, the girls, along with Jinx the cat, decide to solve the case on their own. Using the skills they acquired on their last case, they set out on a whirlwind adventure trying to piece together the one clue they found. Can the girls solve the case before Christmas Eve? Or will Aunt Aggie be singing the blues her first Christmas back in Copper Cove? I co-write this series with my stepdaughter, Maddy. If you like Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys, please give our young adult series a try.
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2020 Jenna St. James
Picture Perfect Murder
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Hold on to your seats as hilarious and talented cozy mystery author, Jenna St. James, takes you on the ride of your life! You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you may even scream during this rollicking romp through the town of Granville, Missouri. Ryli Sinclair had no idea that moonlighting as a forensic photographer for the Granville Police Department would put her directly in the path of a crazed killer. Determined to identify the murderer before she becomes the next victim, Ryli enlists the help of her best friend, Paige, and her elderly great-aunt, Shirley, a former private investigator. From the driver’s seat of Aunt Shirley’s coveted ’65 Falcon, Ryli and the girls are hot on the trail of the murderer…and hilarity ensues, as the ridiculously handsome chief of police, Garrett Kimble, throws stumbling blocks in their path at every turn.
©2015 Jenna St. James (P)2019 Jenna St. James
Seaside and Homicide
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Dead bodies...sleuthing teens...what could go wrong? When high school seniors, Brynn O'Connell, and her best friend, Peyton Patterson, discover a dead body during the Copper Cove Festival, they had no idea their lives would forever change...for the better. Standing next to the victim is the strange new girl in town, Raven Masters. When Brynn identifies the murder weapon as belonging to her Grams, the three girls set out to prove Granny Winnie is no killer! Brynn and Peyton must learn to set aside their prejudices and trust the quirky new girl. After all, she seems to be an old pro at sleuthing. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the girls get to cut their sleuthing teeth in Raven's cool '66 Fastback Mustang. But when things go from bad to worse for Granny Winnie, Brynn decides to call in her Grams' estranged younger sister, Aggie, a former bounty hunter. Can the girls learn to trust one another, follow their instincts, and get Granny Winnie out of jail? Or will Brynn be destined to spend her last year of high school alone in the small town of Copper Cove? My step-daughter and I are writing this series together. While my usual cozies have a slight romantic interest and more military presence, they will come later in the series. Maddy wanted to start the girls off as seniors in high school (since she is in high school), and I will continue the series later with them returning from college, romantic interests, and more military presence. Right now, I hope you enjoy listening to the new series Maddy and I have written for you!
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2019 Jenna St. James
Time After Time
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Would you travel in the past to right a wrong? Solve a cold case? Catch a killer? Meet the five witches who will! Lexi Catherine Sanders seemed like your average 25-year-old witch. She worked a job she liked during the day, and she was even dating a nice, non-supernatural guy. However, Lexi's charmed life isn't as normal as it looks on the outside. You see, Lexi is a cold-case solving, time-traveling witch. When Lexi learned she had to travel back to 1988 to solve her next case, she strapped on her Z. Cavaricci jeans and grabbed her bottle of Aqua Net hairspray and '80s mixed tape. After all, this isn't her first rodeo. How hard could it be? But when she's relocated to an old insane asylum - now turned private nursing home - to track down the killer, Lexi has to admit her nerves are a little rattled. With her familiar Rex the Rat by her side, an '80s wanna-be superstar, and a gaggle of older ladies who like to dirty dance, Lexi tackles the job of finding out who killed two people in cold blood. Can she rely on her wits, magic, and sidekicks to outsmart the killer? Or, will it be like the lyrics say and Lexi's drum beats out of time, time after time. Each book stands on its own, but you'll have more fun if you listen to them all together!
©2019 Jenna St. James (P)2021 Jenna St. James