Kasey Logan has narrated 37 audiobooks on Listento.it by 12 authors, with an average listener rating of 3.8★ across 4 ratings. The most-rated is Mystery, Snow, and Mistletoe.
The Bead Seller
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Grab a script with the cast and crew and take the stage on the next adventure at The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast! Brenda Rivers has her hands full with an entire acting troupe checking into her beloved establishment The Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, with many other esteemed guests - including a physic - filling her rooms weeks in advance! When all of Brenda’s guests arrive, the atmosphere is lively and amicable - until one evening when the cast head down to the idyllic beach for an after-show performance of Mystery of the Nile. The usual drama happens, Kathryn Parker latching onto the lead actor, Scott Wilson, to get his attention - but his love burns for his beautiful fellow lead, Kelly Reed. Sometimes the stage is a bitter spotlight. Tragedy strikes when Kelly’s body is found face down in the sand, causing the entire cast to turn against each other. Detective Mac Rivers heads the murder investigation - and both he and Brenda suspect everyone under her roof. As interviews are conducted, it becomes clear that everyone has an ulterior motive - but how long will it take for the murderer to drop the act? Or are they waiting in the wings to strike again?
©2018 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC (P)2021 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Murdered by Success: A Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery
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If you're only 24 and worth millions, you probably think you're invincible. And you'd be wrong. Success can be a powerful motive for committing murder, but so are revenge, greed, and extramarital affairs. When Connor, the boy wonder, rented out the entire Red Cedar Lodge and Spa for just himself and his assistant, that should have been a warning to Liz that he wasn’t an ordinary man. It quickly becomes apparent to her that in order to protect her staff, Connor’s wife, and even Liz herself, she has to find the murderer before any of them becomes the next victim. Real estate can be a dirty business, but unfit fathers can be just as bad. Sometimes if you just wait around long enough, you get a chance to see karma in action. Here’s your chance. This is the 11th book in the Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today best-selling author Dianne Harman.
©2019 Dianne Harman (P)2020 Dianne Harman
Scandal at the Gala
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It’s finally her time to make a difference. Brenda Sheffield Rivers can hardly contain her excitement when the local hospital invites her to host a fundraiser at Sheffield Bed and Breakfast for cancer research. With so many ideas - she is spoilt for choice! After planning an elaborate Masquerade Gala, the night is full of dancing, juggling, music, card playing and good vibes. Until a guest slumps over the casino table - dead. This is more than just a sugar rush. All suspicion points to a new face, Cary Buckley, who has just opened a new real estate office in the town. Detective Mac Rivers launches an investigation into this death, but Cary is insisting that he was only stepping in to help out the dessert caterer, Hope Williams. Everyone here is wearing a mask - masquerading more than just the truth.
©2020 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC (P)2020 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Murdered Mentor
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"Everyone looked up to the senator, And he mentored so many people. A few knew about his mistress, And even his illegitimate daughter. But no one knew his ultimate secret. A secret that would only be revealed when he died, But death did come a little sooner than expected." Kelly’s son Cash is running for the Oregon Senate with the blessing of Senator Johnson. But when the senator dies, long-held secrets come out, even some about people who were threatening to blackmail him. And was he really murdered? Could it have been suicide? Only his wife knows, but she’s become mentally incapacitated. Kelly and Mike never planned to get involved in this case, but sometimes, you just have to do the right thing. An inspirational, pause-resisting cozy mystery that will leave you with a smile on your face, a tear on your cheek, and a belief in your fellow men. The author is a USA Today best-selling author and Amazon All-Star.
©2020 Dianne Harman (P)2021 Dianne Harman
Festival Turmoil
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Brenda Sheffield Rivers and her husband Detective Mac Rivers have returned from their honeymoon in Italy. They arrive in the depths of winter, ready to prepare for the upcoming Winter Festival. Tourists begin to flood the town and Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is filling up fast. There is only one vacant room due to a cancellation. Brenda is sure her young Reservationist Allie Williams will have it filled before the day is over. An older couple arrives and introduces themselves as Marilyn and Richard Martin. They are assigned the available room once occupied by the slain actress Ellen Teague. Rachel and Thomas Wellington check in followed by Photographer Philip Turner. Philip is good-looking and an obvious flirt. Allie is caught up in his compliments and hopes his attentions won't deter her from winning the coveted skating contest she will compete in at the Festival. Mac returns to work the next day and expects a long day when he discovers there has been a rash of petty thievery going on around Sweetfern Harbor while on his honeymoon. Two days later, he is found stuffed in a closet on the back stairwell of the bed and breakfast, semi-conscious. To add to the tragedy, his daughter, who is owner of Jenny's Blossoms, is missing. Brenda is torn between worry over Mac's condition and her beloved step-daughter's disappearance. As the mystery begins to unfold Mac recovers and he and Jenny's fiancé Detective Bryce Jones are determined to find Jenny. In the meantime, Brenda is horrified to learn her guests aren't who they pretend to be. Her concern turns to dread when she wonders if Jenny is alive or dead. Above all, the hunt to find her is imperative. Mac has two suspects, guests of Brenda's, in custody. It is a matter of which one, or if either, will confess to what happened to Jenny Rivers. Brenda vows to uncover the motive for their crimes and deception. She must find Jenny at all costs.
©2020 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC (P)2020 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Murdered for Millions (A Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery)
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A computer app that was going to bring in millions, Developed by four young techies, The founder of the group is murdered, But was it murder or a burglary gone terribly wrong? Even though Liz vows not to become involved in the case, when the new chief of police and his assistant both come down with pneumonia, she has no choice, because the killer may get away. And could the murderer be one of the guests staying at her Red Cedar Lodge and Spa? Sometimes it’s a very good thing when a big boxer has your back. And it’s not the first time Winston has had to play that role! Enjoy this pause-resister, the 13th book in the Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery Series, by a USA Today best-selling author and Amazon All Star. As always, plenty of dogs and recipes.
©2020 Dianne Harman (P)2020 Dianne Harman
The Deepest Dark
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Men going missing. Talk of spiderwebs, A beautiful temptress, And a Jorogumo. Seriously? They’re rarely seen outside of Japan. Surely there couldn’t be one in Little Feather, could there? When men go missing, and the only clue is a purported spiderweb, Miranda has no choice but to consider that it’s the work of a Jorogumo, a huge, terrifying spider. Life isn’t all that easy when you’re a paranormal private investigator involved with a police chief who’s convinced the paranormal world doesn’t exist. When he sees it up close and first hand, Jack knows that Miranda hasn’t been entirely truthful about her profession. Not that great for a relationship in its early stages. At times like this, Miranda’s glad she has Hank, a loveable little Corgi, to snuggle with!
©2020 Dianne Harman (P)2021 Dianne Harman
Ghostly Tours
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Sweetfern Harbor Bed and Breakfast cozy mysteries, perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick listen. Halloween draws closer and each day brings more imaginative ghost stories to Brenda Sheffield’s attention. She is well aware that the Sheffield Bed and Breakfast is conducive to the notions the place is haunted. When her young reservationist Allie Williams asks her if she believes the inn is haunted, Brenda brushes it off. Just thoughts along those lines, causes her dread. She adamantly assures the young woman there are no ghosts roaming the hallways. Allie and housekeeper Phyllis Lindsey come up with the idea to give candlelight tours during Sweetfern Harbor’s Halloween festivities. First, Brenda must find out all she can about her bed and breakfast from the local library. When she meets with Mrs. Perch, Librarian, she is horrified to discover the sinister side of Sheffield Bed and Breakfast. She has no idea so many disturbing events occurred over the years in her beloved inn. Brenda finally decides to agree to the tours and excitement grows. Even Brenda is willing to partake as a Guide the first night. She easily gets into her role until foreboding washes over her outside the Eddy Room where a guest was found murdered not so long ago. She collapses when she spots something unexpected stretched across the bed. Detective Bryce Jones, a member of her tour group, takes command of the situation. The Halloween decoration is in fact a dead body wrapped as a mummy. The next day when Brenda recovers from her shock, she meets with William Pendleton, lifetime resident of Sweetfern Harbor and historian. She needs more details regarding the history of the bed and breakfast. During their lunch together at the Pendleton home, more mysterious events unfold. William’s long-time chef has mysteriously disappeared, as has his chauffeur. Their disappearances add to the mystery of the identity of the mummy-like figure which Brenda feels sure are connected. If Brenda can discover what has happened to them, she may solve how a mummy ended up on one of her beds during a Halloween tour. There are no ghosts roaming throughout the stately Sheffield Bed and Breakfast, or so she hopes.
©2017 Wendy Meadows (P)2020 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Murder in San Francsico
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When a child is conceived and born after his father's murder, is that child a legal heir to his millions? Michelle’s pregnant with San Francisco millionaire octogenarian Bernie’s baby, but he’s dead, and a lot of people would like to see her dead as well, so her baby can’t lay claim to his vast estate. Was that why he was murdered? For his money or revenge? Join Liz, Roger, and their dog, Winston, in a race against time as they search for the killer before Michelle either suffers a miscarriage caused by stress or is the next murder victim.
©2017 Dianne Harman (P)2020 Dianne Harman
Stoicism: Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness
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If you are sick of struggling with a heightened sensitivity toward conflict, a lack of confidence, and a constant sense of stress and chaos in your life, then Stoicism is exactly what you need. Stoicism is an ancient practice used by the great Greek philosophers as a way to master their mind and their emotions. This topic was discussed in great length by many Stoic philosophers as they pondered the nature of and power behind the human mind and its ability to reason. Through all of this philosophy, they uncovered many truths about the mind and emotions that would go on to serve people for many years in terms of navigating everyday situations, as well as larger hardships with which they may be faced. The Stoics, or the original people who practiced Stoicism, lived during the era of the gladiators, and they taught and practiced this ancient philosophy as a way of mastering themselves amid a fight for their lives. This wisdom is timeless, and it provides an abundance of knowledge and support for those who wish to improve their happiness, live a meaningful life, experience resilience and confidence, and embrace calmness. Despite how ancient this practice is, it continues to offer excellent guidance for people in our modern world. Surprisingly, this early school of thought closely resembled our modern concept of emotional intelligence and provided us with many great teachings that can deepen your mental and emotional strengths. In Stoicism: Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness, we are going to cover many foundational topics of Stoicism that will support you in your ability to boost your resilience, confidence, and calmness. Through each chapter, you are going to discover what Stoicism is, how it contributes to your mental and emotional well-being, and how to embrace this school of thought both mentally and practically. This is the ultimate guidebook to help you conquer your weaknesses once and for all so you can show up to life as a refreshed, confident, and capable version of yourself. Some of what we will cover in Stoicism includes: What Stoicism is specifically and how it impacts your life; Why Stoicism does not contribute to emotional repression or denial; The history of Stoicism, who its founder was, and who helped shape it; The Stoic happiness triangle and how it pertains to your life; How Stoicism addresses negative emotions; Preparation methods to get your mind ready for Stoic practices; Specific Stoic practices you should engage in every day; How to embrace hardships using Stoicism; How to embrace conflict with other people using Stoicism; And more! This audiobook is jam-packed with plenty of actionable tips that you can use to help you take action and experience a higher quality of life once and for all. By the time you are done listening to it, you will feel plenty capable of increasing your resilience, confidence, and calmness in a practical and grounded manner. For once, you will know what specific action you can take to help you transform your life experiences is a positive and fulfilling manner that fits any personality and lifestyle. If you are ready to transform your own resilience, confidence, and calmness, buy your copy of Stoicism: Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness and get started today!
©2020 Dorothy Mok (P)2020 Dorothy Mok
Hidden Entity
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Brenda Sheffield Rivers and her staff transform the entire Queen Anne structure into enough spooky figures and decorations to put everyone in tune with Fright Night. Every guest has arrived specifically to take advantage of the night. Brenda, Phyllis, and Allie prepare their tours. Their tall tales have been embellished until they almost believe them themselves. By the time she gives her fourth tour, she hears rustling behind the hallway wall. She tells her tourists it could possibly be an entity hiding in the walls. She suspects a small animal has gotten inside somehow. When she takes her next tour group up, she and a couple of the followers hear a soft distinct cough. Brenda becomes distracted and then turns her astonishment into part of the scene she is playing out. Brenda knows there are no entrances that would allow anyone to squeeze behind the walls. Mac doubts her. He tells her she heard sounds from the raging storm going on outside. The party goes along well and when the last outside guest leaves, everyone else turns in for what is left of the night. Brenda and Mac opt to stay in Brenda’s former apartment on second floor. They are awakened by a blood-curling scream. Lauren Meyers races from the room she shares with her husband. Blood stains her nightclothes. When Mac enters the room, the body of Ryan Meyers is dead on the bed. As evidence is being collected, Brenda tells Mac she is going to search for whoever is hiding out behind the hallway wall. He tells her to go ahead but not to expect any great discovery. When she finds the secret panel that opens, she starts down the narrow passageway. The panel slips closed behind her and she finds herself face to face with a wild-looking man. She has no idea how he got into the unknown hallway nor his identity. She fears never being found since no one can tell that the panel is a door. Will the madman with the dangling knife from his pocket allow her to return to the lighted hallway?
©2019 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC (P)2021 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Is This Suitcase Taken?
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An amateur sleuth B&B owner, a weekend wedding, and a dead body in a suitcase. Another murder mystery in the cozy beach town of Sweetfern Harbor.... Brenda Rivers welcomes guests to Sheffield Bed and Breakfast with her reservationist, Allie Williams. In the meantime, everyone is excited for the wedding of Brenda’s father and her chef scheduled for that afternoon. Allie greets the booked guests and takes note of one who hits her the wrong way. Patrick Anderson is outspoken and rude. Few if any in his life like him. Most of the weekenders decide to attend the wedding except for Patrick, Rick Dawson, Carrie Porter, and Daniel Swift. Each voices courteous reasons, and they leave to pursue interests along the shoreline below the bed-and-breakfast or in Sweetfern Harbor shops. As the wedding celebrations begin after the ceremony, Detective Mac Rivers is called to the precinct. A dead body has been left at the back door of the police station. Inside the oversized footlocker are the remains of Patrick Anderson. It doesn’t take Brenda long to discover one of her guests, Alexandra Cornell, possesses fleeting personalities. Alexandra finally admits she witnessed Patrick’s murder from her perch on the seawall during the celebrations. Brenda decides that Alexandra’s changeable moods is the culprit of Brenda’s doubts about her story. When Daniel Swift is fingered in the crime, he must prove his vowed innocence against someone who vouches seeing him commit the murder. Just as Brenda and Mac begin to hone in on the true killer, they discover one guest is missing. Alexandra mentions he is running away but gives no reason. Brenda must decide who killed Patrick and who assisted in the deed. Rick Dawson is missing, Daniel swears he is innocent, and Alexandra is too fragile to win against an athletic man like Patrick Anderson. Above all, the questions become who to believe and where will the evidence lead them in solving this crime.
©2019 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC (P)2021 Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Murder in the Forest
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Former cop Michael Hessop arrives in Red Cedar with a mission - track down a teen girl named Delaney Sparrow and the predator who convinced her to run away from her family. He finds out about Liz Lucas' reputation for being an amazing amateur sleuth from the owner of Gertie’s Diner, and teams up with Liz and her dogs Brandy Boy and Winston. The dead body of a young girl is found in the woods with a note saying the killer "will strike again". The killer makes an anonymous call, taunting that he's got a girl tied up somewhere in Red Cedar, and if she's not found in three days, he'll kill her, too. Is the murdered body Delaney Sparrow, or is she the one who’s tied up? It’s a race against time for Liz, Michael, and the dogs. This is the 12th book in the Liz Lucas Cozy Mystery Series by a US Today best-selling author and Amazon all-star.
©2020 Dianne Harman (P)2020 Dianne Harman
Logan and the Lackey's Trilogy
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Kyroo is a vast world which many species call home. A mysterious curse rapidly sprawls forth every night as the twin moons vanish behind a curtain of eternal darkness. The unknown magic is raising demons from the depths of the planet that are praying on the unsuspecting. The Kyroo Kingdom is struggling to understand what has transpired as maps, texts, and many memories are now blank. Logan loves the quiet farm life, even the endless hard work. The young man has a natural skill and passion for all things archery. As the curse affects his family, Logan thirsts for knowledge about what is happening and leaves his farm. He journeys to Narree, where he meets Riya, a farm girl just as determined and resolute to adventure as Logan is. They decide to brave the curse, fight the demons of the night, and help by redrawing lost maps. Join them as they explore, fight, and navigate the world of Kyroo.
©2020 Marcus Sloss (P)2020 Marcus Sloss
Murdered by Wine
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She wasn't swimming in the wine vat, she was dead! When Angela, the beloved, award-winning winemaker at the Moretti Winery, is found floating facedown in a wine vat, law-enforcement authorities are suspicious about the cause of her death. Was it murder or a tragic accident? If it’s murder, who did it? Was it her husband, Matteo, the winemaker at a nearby winery, jealous because his wife’s wines always received the top awards and best ratings? Was it his employer, Carlos Romano, the owner of the nearby winery, because his wines always placed second to those made by Angela? Or could it have been Carlos’ niece, Alessandra, who had romantic fantasies about Matteo even though he was married to Angela? Or even Signora Moretti, suspicious there was more to her husband and Angela’s relationship than business. And then there was Caitlin, the ambitious master’s degree student who was an intern at the Moretti Winery and wanted Angela’s job. Mike Reynolds, an Oregon county sheriff, and his wife, Kelly, decide to take a short vacation to Sonoma, California, where they were meeting their daughter and her husband for some wine tasting. Because of a sick child, they have to return home to Calico Gold, so Kelly and Mike have some extra time on their hands and offer to help the local sheriff determine if Angela’s death was murder or an accident. As always, plenty of food and mouthwatering recipes!
©2017 Dianne Harman (P)2020 Dianne Harman
Murder at the Gearhart
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Dead chefs can't cook! When Kelly finds the murdered body of Chef Jessup in the walk-in refrigerator at the historic Gearhart Hotel, she fills in as the head chef at the prestigious James Beard Dinner. She was only planning on being the sous-chef. Join Kelly, Sheriff Mike, and their dog, Rebel, on a vacation that turns into a hunt for a killer. This is the fourteenth book in the popular Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery series.
©2018 Dianne Harman (P)2021 Dianne Harman
Death in the Bay
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When a man falls overboard and dies in the bay, people have to ask if it was an accident or a calculated murder motivated by a changed inheritance? Unfaithful spouses? Revenge? When the dead man is Sheriff’s Mike oldest friend and one of the heirs is his goddaughter, he has to find out what happened. Good thing he has Kelly and a big boxer to help him. This is the 17th book in the Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series by a two-time USA Today best-selling author.
©2019 Dianne Harman (P)2021 Dianne Harman