Paula Lester has 21 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 7 narrators, with an average listener rating of 2★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mysteries, Books 1-3.
Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mysteries, Books 1-3
Summary
This is a boxed set that includes the first three books in the Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mystery Series. Book 1: She wants to get back to Italy. Does she have a ghost of a chance? Paige Murphy loves her new life in Italy, where she can sip wine, eat pasta, and while the days away working on her romance novel. But all that changes when her beloved aunt falls ill, and she must fly back home to Texas - a place she thought she’d left behind. In a blink, she finds herself with a failing beachside bookstore, jealous cousins out to get her, and pesky suitors who won’t leave her alone. As if that wasn’t enough, buried treasure and hidden secrets could prove to be deadly! Book 2: Someone has an axe to grind. Literally! Paige Murphy has settled into her new life as a writer and bookshop owner. Business booms when an infamous Hollywood director announces he’s hidden a treasure that could bring fame and fortune to whoever finds it...and his clues lead a bevy of actors and adventurers to Comfort Cove! But when the body of one of those actors is found on the beach, Paige’s detective brother sets his sights on Paige’s hunky new assistant as the killer. Now, she must turn to her newly-formed coven and resident ghost to catch the real murderer without jeopardizing her brother’s new job. Book 3: Not all gambles pay off in aces! Now that Paige Murphy has the beachfront book shop she inherited from her aunt back on its feet, she sets her sights on finding a place of her own to live. And the sooner the better after the plumber finds a dead body buried in the book store’s basement. Was sweet Aunt Nora a killer? And just who was the person under the pipes? Paige must roll the dice and bet on herself to uncover the mystery behind this cold case. With the help of her pirate ghost roommate and coven of quirky friends, she hopes to set the record straight on who buried the body in the basement.
©2019 Paula Lester, Lisa B. Thomas (P)2020 Paula Lester, Lisa B. Thomas
Cruising for a Bruising
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Murder and mayhem on a megaship. Poppy Legend, 40 years old and feeling just a touch behind in life, is sailing back to the last place she wants to go: home. Sure, she snagged a fantastic concierge gig on the inaugural voyage of a billionaire’s cruise line, which promises to revitalize her island home Celebration Cay - the place she ran away from years ago. Not that she has time to worry about what’s waiting in the future. A spoiled billionaire, rich and demanding cruise guests, and two of the world’s top boxers plus their eccentric entourages are doing everything they can to dominate every single second of Poppy’s present. That is, until a killer delivers a fatal sucker punch that threatens to sink the cruise line on its maiden journey. With the livelihood of Poppy’s hometown (and her own business) about to be left dead in the water, the personal concierge dives in to hunt down a murderer. Will an amateur sleuth be able flush out a homicidal loose cannon, or will a devil cast Poppy into the deep blue sea?
©2020 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon (P)2020 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon
The Affairs of Witches
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Life was back to normal, but then the Trio showed up. After the crazy events of the dog days of summer, Willow’s life was mostly back to normal. She was back to small-town veterinarian life, with a dash of witchiness tossed in for good measure. But then a strange group of witches and their guards shows up on her farm. Aunt Dru is acting all weird and secretive. And, apparently, Willow needs to be tested to see if she can keep her power. The big dog of the group, Crone Marian, is particularly scary. But soon enough, there’s another murder in tiny Superior Bay. Now Willow has to contend with being a suspect while she tries to dance around Aunt Dru’s moods like a cat on a hotplate. Can Willow unravel all the secrets and keep her own life on track? Or will she succumb to the killer and be dead as a drowned rat herself? Download today to listen to this clean, fun paranormal cozy mystery.
©2020 Paula Lester (P)2021 Paula Lester
The Scythe's Secrets
Summary
It's all fun in the sun, until other reapers start to die.... Tessa Randolph is a reaper, one of the few endowed with the abilities of the real grim reaper. And now, she's been offered a spot to attend the annual reaper conference in Miami. But things get off to a rocky start when another reaper dies on the plane. And none of the other reapers saw his soul depart for the hereafter. Tessa takes it upon herself to figure out why. But as the killer takes more reapers' souls, there's a target on Tessa's back. Can she leave the conference with her soul intact? Download the Scythe's Secrets, book two in the Tessa Randolph Cozy Mysteries series, to find out.
©2021 Paula Lester, Christine Zane Thomas (P)2021 Paula Lester, Christine Zane Thomas
A Witch Too Hot
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There’s no fury like a witch scorned! Cascade Lorne is a brand-new witch at 50. Unlike most witches in the town of Crystal Springs, her crazy-powerful abilities are dangerous, and everyone in town knows it. So, when the town womanizer washes up dead in a bone-dry room, Cas is included on the list of most likely supernatural suspects. If a killer on the loose isn’t enough to deal with, Cascade’s power is threatening to go supernova, the hot guy she’s dating is being super-secretive, her cat guardian is disappearing on all-night benders, and tempers are flaring bright between shifter and witch citizens. Crystal Springs is on the verge of erupting. Will Cas survive the rising white-hot flames or be set ablaze by a relentless killer on a mission?
©2019 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon (P)2020 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon
Crystal Springs Cozy Witch Mysteries: Books 1-3
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What happens when a woman pushing 50 gets her witch powers and the world as she knows it is suddenly tipped on its head? Cascade Lorne is recently divorced and days away from turning 50, when she receives a strange gift that plunges her immediately into an entirely different world. A parallel one right alongside hers that she never saw before. The only problem is that witches are supposed to get their magic during puberty. And Cas is...well, past puberty. As if it wasn't enough to get used to having magic that erupts in unexpected ways when she sneezes or hiccups, Cas is not even a witch for a day when she's accused of murdering a high profile member of her new community. Can she adjust, cope, and figure out who the true murderer is before she's imprisoned or killed? All while dealing with her brand-new, super-snarky cat familiar? Find out by downloading this three-book box set now. It's the beginning of the Crystal Springs series and will have you laughing and your heart pounding. It's clean, cozy, and fun. This is a box set that includes the first three books in the Crystal Springs Cozy Witch Mystery series. Book one: A Deadly Curse in the Making For Cascade Lorne, getting out of a messy marriage was supposed to be the ticket to starting over. On the brink of her big five-oh birthday, a special delivery transforms everything she knows and plunges Cascade into a bewitching world of unexpected delights, phenomenal power, and legendary creatures turned real. But before she has time to adjust, Cascade becomes the number one suspect in the murder of a powerful figure in this strange new world. With only a sarcastic talking cat and a mysterious but totally hot neighbor to help, Cascade must unravel a decades-old mystery even as the killer plots to use her as the last piece in a lethal puzzle. Book two: There’s No Fury like a Witch Scorned Cascade Lorne is a brand-new witch at 50. Unlike most witches in the town of Crystal Springs, her crazy-powerful abilities are dangerous - and everyone in town knows it. So, when the town womanizer washes up dead in a bone-dry room, Cas is included on the list of most likely supernatural suspects. If a killer on the loose isn’t enough to deal with, Cascade’s power is threatening to go supernova, the hot guy she’s dating is being super-secretive, her cat-guardian is disappearing on all-night benders, and tempers are flaring bright between shifter and witch citizens. Crystal Springs is on the verge of erupting. Will Cas survive the rising white-hot flames or be set ablaze by a relentless killer on a mission? Book three: Death Left a Surprise on Her Doorstep Cascade Lorne, newly blossomed witch, thinks the dust is finally settling. The hottie next door is her official sweetie. Her magical powers are no longer threatening to burn her from the inside out, and Cas’ passion project - renovating a boutique hotel - lights her up with joy. But even before the grand opening, a killer strikes, and death leaves a gruesome surprise on Cascade’s doorstep. There’s a stream of possible suspects, especially the odd guest whose eyes shine like a wolf’s in the light of the moon. Cascade’s fresh start is put in jeopardy as she’s thrust into a new mystery with fanatics desperate to hide their secrets - including someone near and dear to her heart.
©2020 Paula Lester, M.E. Harmon (P)2021 Paula Lester, M.E. Harmon
A Witch Too Late
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A deadly curse in the making... For Cascade Lorne, getting out of a messy marriage was supposed to be the ticket to starting over. On the brink of her big five-oh birthday, a special delivery transforms everything she knows and plunges Cascade into a bewitching world of unexpected delights, phenomenal power, and legendary creatures turned real. But before she has time to adjust, Cascade becomes the number one suspect in the murder of a powerful figure in this strange new world. With only a sarcastic talking cat and a mysterious but totally hot neighbor to help, Cascade must unravel a decades old mystery even as the killer plots to use her as the last piece in a lethal puzzle.
©2019 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon (P)2020 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon
A Witch Too Bright
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Death left a surprise on her doorstep.... Cascade Lorne, newly blossomed witch, thinks the dust is finally settling. The hottie next door is her official sweetie, her magical powers are no longer threatening to burn her from the inside out, and Cas’ passion project — renovating a boutique hotel — lights her up with joy. But even before the grand opening, a killer strikes and death leaves a gruesome surprise on Cascade’s doorstep. There’s a stream of possible suspects, especially the odd guest whose eyes shine like a wolf’s in the light of the moon. Cascade’s fresh start is put in jeopardy as she’s thrust into a new mystery with fanatics desperate to hide their secrets — including someone near and dear to her heart. Will Cas be able to shine light on the truth or will a homicidal felon remain camouflaged and prepped to kill again?
©2019 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon (P)2021 Paula Lester and M.E. Harmon
Mummy Issues
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Sunnyside Retirement Witches Community gets its fair share of visitors. Some of them like the entertainment, and others enjoy volunteering. But when one of the sightseers ends up dead, Zoey Rivers has to figure out what happened. The residents come up with a fantastic idea: Since the retirement complex seems to have more than its fair share of murders, they figure it might be a good idea to have a psychic on staff. So, Zoey hires Iris. And all the information she pulls from the ghosts of the growing list of victims points to Zoey herself. Except the clues aren't pointing to her. They're fingering someone she'd thought was long dead.
©2019 Paula Lester (P)2020 Paula Lester
A Witch Too Dead
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Dead witch walking... Someone or something is leaving gruesome death markers for the citizens of Crystal Springs. It’s the curse, the townspeople whisper. And to Cascade Lorne, brand new witch at 50, it sounds ridiculous. Until two days before the opening of her business, when she stumbles across a corpse wearing her face. The message is clear. She and other people in town have been marked for death - and payment will come due on All Hallows Eve. Has Crystal Springs’ troubled past unleashed a ghoul with a homicidal bag of tricks no one will be able to escape? Cas decides she’s the best woman to set things right. But will she scare up the truth in time or end up a dead witch walking?
©2020 Paula Lester, M.E. Harmon (P)2021 Paula Lester, M.E. Harmon
Engine Repairs
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Things have been going pretty well at the retirement home for witches and other paranormals lately. Possibly too well. When Steve Grace's friend, Rhea Kaufman, is found dead in her garage right after he dropped his car off to her, he becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Now, Zoey has to get his name cleared. But in the process, she just may learn a thing or two about her fiance that she hadn't known before. Can she figure out who killed Rhea, clear Steve's name, and get on with the wedding plans? Or will the discovery she makes about Steve's name destroy their relationship and possibly the life of one of the residents?
©2020 Paula Lester (P)2021 Paula Lester
Pasta, Pirates and Poison
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She wants to get back to Italy. Does she have a ghost of a chance? Paige Murphy loves her new life in Italy, where she can sip wine, eat pasta, and while the days away working on her romance novel. But all that changes when her beloved aunt falls ill, and she must fly back home to Texas — a place she thought she’d left behind. In a blink, she finds herself with a failing beachside bookstore, jealous cousins out to get her, and pesky suitors who won’t leave her alone. As if that wasn’t enough, buried treasure and hidden secrets could prove to be deadly! Pasta, Pirates and Poison is Book 1 in the Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mystery Series. If you like paranormal cozy mysteries (with a cat), you’ll love this light-hearted, fun story.
©2019 Paula Lester and Lisa B. Thomas (P)2020 Paula Lester and Lisa B. Thomas
Grits, Gamblers & Grudges
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Not all gambles pay off in aces! Now that Paige Murphy has the beachfront book shop she inherited from her aunt back on its feet, she sets her sights on finding a place of her own to live. And the sooner the better after the plumber finds a dead body buried in the book store’s basement. Was sweet Aunt Nora a killer? And just who was the person under the pipes? Paige must roll the dice and bet on herself to uncover the mystery behind this cold case. With the help of her pirate ghost roommate and coven of quirky friends, she hopes to set the record straight on who buried the body in the basement. Grits, Gamblers & Grudges is book three in the Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mystery Series. This paranormal cozy mystery (with a cat) is perfect for fans of Charmed and Amanda M. Lee’s books. Get your copy today and join in on the fun.
©2019 Paula Lester and Lisa B. Thomas (P)2020 Paula Lester and Lisa B. Thomas
Boss Blues
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Zoey's been doing everything in her power to keep Sunnyside Retirement Community open for business, but her residents don't help with that a lot. She's had more than her fair share of threatening messages from the bosses, but she's kept the place afloat with sheer will and steel determination. However, that might not be enough. The bosses have arrived in town, and they're out for blood. When the lead boss goes missing, Zoey has to figure out who's behind it, put a stop to it, and keep her retirement community open. Before the doors are closed. For good.
©2019, 2020 Paula Lester (P)2020 Paula Lester
Clairvoyant Clues
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Things are already going sideways for Zoey Rivers. Her mother, recently back from the dead, isn’t responsive, and Zoey’s dad isn’t making matters easier. But when the Sunnyside Retirement Home for Witches’ almost-resident psychic Iris goes missing, apparently unable to foresee her own troubles, Zoey’s day gets a 1,000 times more complicated. And, of course, that’s not the end of it. The police detective seems bent on fingering a resident or staff member for the crime. Can Zoey figure out what really happened to Iris, bring her mom back to lucidity, and save her residents before something worse happens to all of them while juggling a brand-new romantic relationship? If you like Charmed and stories by Nancy Warren, Mitzi Bane, and Amanda M. Lee, you will love this fourth book in the Sunnyside Retired Witches Community paranormal cozy mystery series. They’re clean, zany stories full of humor and good feelings.
©2019 Paula Lester (P)2020 Paula Lester
Loony Town
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Caring for elderly witches at the retirement home in Sunnyside, California, is a full-time job for Zoey Rivers. But when one of them is blitzing, causing magic to act even weirder than normal, things get...well, downright wacky. And when a local insurance agent winds up dead, some of the people Zoey is responsible for become the prime suspects. As the zaniness of the magical blips continues and things get crazier and crazier, Zoey has to work fast and try to stay one step ahead to keep her charges out of jail, figure out who is causing the chaotic blitzing so she can fix it, and also figure out who the real killer is. It’s a tough job, but she's determined to do it. The people who live at Sunnyside Retired Witches Community are counting on her. And she’s not about to let them down now.
©2018 Paula Lester (P)2020 Paula Lester
A Bottle Full of Djinn
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Zoey Rivers has a pretty great job as head of staff at Sunnyside Retired Witches Community. She's good at handling the magical messes that are part and parcel of providing a home for elderly (and some slightly senile) witches. But when the messes turn from slightly sloppy to hugely horrible, Zoey realizes there's more involved than just her residents. If she doesn't figure out who's causing havoc at the home, the place might not be standing for much longer. If you love crime capers with magic, mayhem, and mystery, you'll adore Zoey Rivers and her comical crew of witch retirees. Please note: This book is a crime caper, not a murder mystery.
©2019 Paula Lester (P)2020 Paula Lester
Witch Doggone Killer?
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You know you’re in for a doozy of a work day when your first appointment is dead when you get to the exam room. Willow Morgan lives a quiet life in Superior Bay. Winter lasts for up to nine months there, and the biggest event of the year is the summer dog show. People come from all over to attend. It brings money and prestige to town. But when Willow’s landlord is poisoned to death, she quickly finds herself in a tricky situation. People are canceling their appointments, afraid when they learn someone was murdered in her clinic. And one of her employees is acting super strange. Then she’s asked to take over the dead man’s spot as a dog show judge, and she gets even more nervous. After all, she’s the town veterinarian, so is it even okay for her to be a judge? And, oh yeah, she’s a witch who can talk to animals, but only her elderly aunt is in the know on that point. Before long, Willow is in way over her head. She has to learn the rules for judging the dog show, save her business from financial ruin, and juggle a couple of potential love interests. But that’s not the worst of it. Willow is pretty sure she may be on the short list for the killer’s next victim. Now, she’s racing the clock to catch the murderer and finds herself having to choose between revealing her secret and possibly losing her life.
©2020 Paula Lester (P)2020 Paula Lester
Grim and Bear It
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A grim first week on the job. Tessa Randolph is feeling defeated. On the outs with her boyfriend and suddenly without a job, she's scrambling to pay the rent. She doesn’t exactly have the kind of life she wants. Tessa needs a change. And the ability to afford the wet food her cat Pepper thinks she deserves at every meal. Against her better judgment, but without a better offer, Tessa takes a job from one of the scariest of bosses - her mother, who has a deadly sharp tongue. And just like that, she learns that the life insurance agency at the edge of Mist River isn’t what it seems to be. Plus, Cheryl Randolph isn’t simply the sharp-tongued, overly critical mom Tessa thought she was. She’s a grim reaper. One of many people tasked with escorting souls into the afterlife. And now Tessa is one, too. She wasn't expecting her life change to involve so much death. Tessa intends to simply kill it in her new career. But, running late on her second day of work, she doesn’t make it in time for her neighbor’s death. And now his soul is missing. Apparently, that's not a good thing when you're in the soul-collecting business. Who knew? Now, her mom-boss thinks Tessa can’t cut it. Which is just so typical. And she doesn’t seem to be telling Tessa everything about an important death in both of their pasts. Not only that, but apparently, if Tessa doesn’t find the missing spirit fast enough, its absence will rip some kind of apocalyptic hole in space and time. Or something like that. It’s all a bit vague. Not that Tessa read the job manual line by line. Who has time for that? What’s worse, the police think Tessa might've committed the murder. Can Tessa prove her innocence? Can she get her mom off her back and find the wayward soul before time runs out? And will Pepper get that expensive can of tuna she's sure she deserves? Find out today!
©2020 Paula Lester and Christine Zane Thomas (P)2020 Paula Lester and Christine Zane Thomas
Apples, Actors and Axes
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Someone has an axe to grind. Literally! Paige Murphy has settled into her new life as a writer and bookshop owner. Business booms when an infamous Hollywood director announces he’s hidden a treasure that could bring fame and fortune to whoever finds it...and his clues lead a bevy of actors and adventurers to Comfort Cove! But when the body of one of those actors is found on the beach, Paige’s detective brother sets his sights on Paige’s hunky new assistant as the killer. Now, she must turn to her newly-formed coven and resident ghost to catch the real murderer without jeopardizing her brother’s new job. Apples, Actors and Axes is book number two in the Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mystery Series. If you like your cozy mysteries with a cast of quirky characters, a dash of magic, and a loyal but slightly dim-witted cat, you’ll love this light-hearted whodunit.
©2019 Paula Lester and Lisa B. Thomas (P)2020 Paula Lester and Lisa B. Thomas