Whispering Pines Mystery Books

If you love small-towns with quirky characters, slow-burn romances, and witchy mysteries this is the series for you. Welcome to Whispering Pines, Wisconsin. A place for those who don't belong. Sixteen years after a family feud drove her from the cozy Northwoods village of Whispering Pines, Wisconsin, former detective Jayne O'Shea returns to prepare her grandparents' lake house for sale. Once there, not only does she find that the house has been trashed, her dog discovers a dead body in the backyard. Jayne intends to stay out of it, but when it becomes obvious the sheriff isn't interested in investigating the death, Jayne can't stop herself. Her list of suspects grows faster than the plants in the commons' pentacle garden. Could it be the local Wiccan green witch with her stash of deadly plants? The shopkeeper who slips into trances and foretells death? The visitor determined to practice black magic? What Jayne knows for sure is that the closer she gets to solving this crime, the more the sheriff wants her to back off. And when a local fortune teller provides a crucial clue, Jayne knows it's up to her to solve this murder. The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

Tucked next to a pristine lake, the part-Medieval Europe, part-Renaissance Faire hamlet of Whispering Pines is a utopia... except for the recent murders. One month after arriving in the Northwoods, former detective Jayne O'Shea has settled comfortably into small-town life and is making good progress with her task of getting her grandparents' house ready for sale. Then the shocking death of one of the carnies rocks the community, and the villagers look to Jayne for help, placing her in an impossible middle ground of not wanting to get involved and needing to ensure justice is served. When a second carney turns up dead, and the newly hired sheriff--more concerned with ticketing tourists than catching the killer--dismisses the death as an accident, Jayne has no choice but to step in. Can she uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again? If you love small-towns with quirky characters, slow-burn romances, and witchy mysteries this is the series for you. "A cool mix of interesting, realistic characters and surprising folks with amazing talents. Rather like a lighter version of Louise Penny's Three Pines, Whispering Pines is a village you would like to visit (or inhabit.)" ~Elaine, Amazon customer "Shawn McGuire has managed to intertwine Wicca and a murder mystery into an absolutely wonderful story about a very small town. I was positive I knew who the guilty party was, three times. I was wrong. There are twists and turns throughout the book that will keep you reading well into the night." ~Amazon customer The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

The Northwoods village of Whispering Pines used to be a safe haven for outsiders, but after three deaths in two months, it’s become a hotbed of murder. Exhausted from being the only law enforcement official on duty, while also trying to open a bed-and-breakfast, Jayne O’Shea welcomes the escape she finds in her grandmother’s journals. Each entry gives her a deeper understanding of why her grandparents moved to the secluded spot so long ago. But as questions are answered, deeply hidden secrets are unearthed. If Jayne can put all the pieces of this puzzle together, she’ll not only learn the truth behind her grandmother’s death, she’ll catch a killer whose been wandering the village for forty years. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” If you love small-towns with quirky characters, slow-burn romances, and witchy mysteries this is the series for you! The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

In the village where “all are welcome and those in need may stay” long-buried secrets keep rising to the surface. With renovations on the house finally complete, Jayne and Tripp are ready to open their B&B. Villagers and tourists gather for their grand opening barbecue. Close friends check in as their first guests. Aside from a minor glitch or two, everything is going to plan … and then someone turns up dead on the side of the road. Unsure if she’s looking for a murderer or a hit-and-run driver, Jayne jumps headlong into figuring out what happened. Her confidence is shaken, though, when some of the locals point out that the rash of murders started when she arrived in the village, insinuating that she brought the darkness hovering over Whispering Pines. ow, in the middle of a possible murder investigation, Jayne must clear her own name as well. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13 If you love small-towns with quirky characters, slow-burn romances, and witchy mysteries this is the series for you!

A sense of community. Quaint surroundings. Deadly rivalries. Welcome to Whispering Pines. As the weather turns crisp, Jayne O’Shea and the other villagers prepare for the last big tourist draw of the season: the autumn equinox festival. It’s a time to enjoy a bounty of food, the company of others, and the ever-popular cooking competition. Events in the baking division, however, turn from friendly to fatal when one of the contestants, a beloved nationally known chef, is found dead in the woods. As all eyes turn to one of the villagers as the killer, Jayne knows that what’s seen on the surface isn’t always the truth, especially in Whispering Pines, and digs deep to clear the name of one of their own. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

"There are twists and turns that will keep you reading well into the night." Amazon reviewer In Whispering Pines, Halloween horrors involve more than goblins and ghouls. With only a smattering of tourists visiting the village for the Samhain feast, Jayne is excited … no. She's looking forward to … no. Jayne is guardedly optimistic about spending a few days with her demanding sister. Then a boy goes missing during trick-or-treating and everything changes. The parents aren’t worried. Their son does this, they say. With a storm bearing down on the village, though, Jayne isn’t content to dismiss this as a case of a curious kid off exploring the woods. Organizing a search-and-rescue mission gives her plenty to deal with but then the word "kidnapped" is mentioned and brings her sister’s long-buried nightmare into the light, forcing Jayne to divide her attention at the worst possible time. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

In Whispering Pines, even downtime can be deadly. The quiet time of year as settled over Whispering Pines. For months, Sheriff Jayne O’Shea had been looking forward to a little R&R but now she’s not so sure. What’s she supposed to do with herself? Take up knitting? When a brawl breaks out at the local pub during the Thanksgiving gathering, a patron is critically wounded. Not the kind of distraction Jayne was looking for. There’s a long list of suspects, but she’s fairly certain it was one of the vigilantes who came to save the village from “that lady sheriff who doesn’t know her job.” But it might be someone from the growing group of villagers who aren’t happy with their sheriff’s performance. Or maybe it's someone who's not even on her list. The one thing Jayne knows for sure is if she doesn’t get a handle on things, it could be time for her to turn in her badge. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

Celebrate the season in Whispering Pines with snow, mistletoe, and murder. Preparations for the Yuletide festival are in full swing, and so is the gossip about a blackmailing villager. Sheriff Jayne O’Shea doesn’t have time or patience for small-town rumors. After two long years overseas, her father is coming for a visit and everything has to be perfect. Then, just as things start falling into place, the blackmailer is found dead. As if that wasn't enough, strange packages start showing up on doorsteps around the village, each containing a clue as to how the receiver will die. Now, Jayne has to decide what’s more important. Focusing on a murder that’s already happened or trying to prevent six more. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines." The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

A dangerous storm, a wounded stranger, and a ghost from the past. Just another Thursday in Whispering Pines. A monster of a blizzard is on the way, but the hardy folks of Whispering Pines aren’t bothered by the weather. Not when there are supplies to gather and neighbors to catch up with. As everyone finally settles in to ride out the storm, Sheriff Jayne O’Shea gets a phone call. A stranger has stumbled into the village. She’s covered in bruises and mumbling about a car crash. Determined to figure out what happened to her, and to rescue any other potential victims still out there, Jayne braves the howling winds and arctic temperatures. Then another call comes in. An elderly villager is missing in the storm. Jayne can handle this. She can handle pretty much anything. But when a ghost from her past shows up at the bed-and-breakfast and tries to uncover Jayne’s long-buried secrets, she may have reached her breaking point. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own, Book 9.5 (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13 If you love small-towns with quirky characters, slow-burn romances, and witchy mysteries this is the series for you!

Ten glorious days with her boyfriend hiking in the tropical Maui jungles, going on romantic moonlit walks on the beach, and imbibing in an occasional fruity umbrella drink. The only foreseeable problem is insuring they applied enough sunscreen to their pasty-white Wisconsinite skin. This is Jayne O’Shea’s plan for her Hawaiian vacation. The one thing, the biggest thing that wasn’t on her agenda was solving any kind of crime. Which means she shouldn’t have told the woman across the street she was a small-town sheriff in her real life. Gemi Kittredge is the top-ranked women’s bantamweight MMA fighter on the island. She’s capable of taking down a man twice her size in under thirty seconds. When Gemi begs for her help, how can Jayne possibly say no?

Springtime in the village means colored eggs, hot crossed buns, and a corpse. As the vernal equinox brings welcome warmth and the promise of the coming tourist season to Wisconsin's Northwoods, it also brings an invading Wiccan coven. Sheriff Jayne O’Shea isn’t worried about the witches. It’s the fact that her mother is coming for her first visit in nearly twenty years that has her on edge. Their reunion goes well, better than expected, and then a coven member disappears. The other members don't seem concerned. In fact, they're so indifferent to the disappearance, Jayne is sure she's searching for a body, not a missing person. The possibility of another death in the village is bad enough, but this one could mean the end for Whispering Pines. If Jayne can't get her mom to see the lakeside community's charming appeal, it will go up for sale. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines." The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide Crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

Things are heating up in Whispering Pines, and it’s not just the weather. Sheriff Jayne O’Shea is on edge. Hopeful applicants have taken over the commons area, all of them begging to become residents. Villagers who left long ago have returned, causing an uproar among the locals. The slow burn feud between the sister witches has reached the boiling point. And her parents are acting just plain weird. Fortunately, it’s time for the annual Beltane celebration, the last opportunity for everyone to gather before tourists invade the village for the summer. Attendees dance around the Maypole, decorate fairy chairs, weave witch ladders, and nibble Green Man cake. Good, innocent fun. Except, this year’s fire festival is being held during the driest spring the Northwoods has seen in a decade. And like bees to honey, the event has attracted an arsonist intent on burning the place to the ground one little fire at a time. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide Crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

Everything is set for the O’Shea family’s first Christmas in their new home. After days of decorating, the house is perfect. Well, except for the glittering aluminum tree Lucy hates but her husband adores. It’s a silly thing, really, but when surrounded by two thousand acres of pristine pine forest, a silver tree just doesn’t feel right. So Lucy and her best friend Dulcie head out with their kids, Dillon and Briar, in search of a proper Yule tree. But partway through their journey, Lucy makes a chilling discovery. A stranger is stalking them through the woods. And help is an hour away. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secrets of the Yuletide Crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

Sometimes what’s need most is hiding in plain sight. It’s been almost a year since Sheriff Jayne O’Shea arrived in Whispering Pines. Deciding to stay was the best decision she ever made, but the closer the anniversary gets, the gloomier she feels. It doesn’t help that she and Tripp have been arguing. Neither does the dense fog blanketing the village. Or the group of cranky wedding planners staying at the B&B. Trying to organize an outdoor event when the weather won’t cooperate is understandably stressful, but their constant bickering is pushing everyone to the edge. Then, as the fog grows impossibly thicker, things take a turn for the worse when a villager becomes gravely ill. The cause is a mystery, but the rumor going around is that she was hexed or cursed. Considering half the residents are witches, that isn’t surprising. While Jayne doesn't believe magic is involved, she’s positive about her suspect. Now, all she needs is proof. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide Crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets. Book 13

Eighteen-year-old kitchen witch Reeva Long doesn’t like breaking rules. Doing so can lead to big trouble. Not following the carefully laid out steps of a recipe, for example, could mean the difference between a perfect quiche and a plate of scrambled eggs. So it goes against Reeva’s rule-following nature when crocheted ornaments in traditional Christmas shades of red, white, and green show up on the community Yule trees. Those trees are supposed to be decorated with things from nature like pinecones, holly sprigs, or cranberry garlands, not yarn and pipe cleaners. Reeva is determined to figure out who the anonymous crafter is, but also realizes worse things could happen. It’s not like anyone died, after all. Then she overhears her sister, Flavia, casting a threat against another villager and fears a dead body is the next thing they’ll find tucked among the Yule trees. What Readers Are Saying “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide Crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

What if the best decision you ever made was also the worst? The new tourist season is about to start. The witches, carnies, fortune tellers, and other lovable outcasts of Whispering Pines are abuzz with excitement. Sheriff Jayne O’Shea, however, is nervous. After their tragic last season, the lakeside hamlet became known as the Murder Capital of Wisconsin, and she would love to redeem their reputation. Everyone has assured her they’re ready and that it’s going to be a great opening weekend, but Jayne can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. Then, just as waves of happy tourists start to arrive, villagers go missing one by one. This is the showdown Jayne has been preparing for. She knows who’s responsible, but before catching the kidnapper, she first needs to save the victims. That means releasing control and letting others step up because this time she’s too close. Failure could mean the end for those she loves most. Readers LOVE this Series: “I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I've read them all and just want to go back.” “I wish Whispering Pines was a real place” “If you enjoy honest, rather raw characters seeking direction, and the consequences of past mistakes, you'll enjoy this series as much as I have.” "Love, love, love these books. I can’t wait for my next visit to Whispering Pines." “My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare's house in London." “I really enjoy how the characters continue to evolve in this series and the new eccentrics fit right in!” “I totally fell in love with both the village and the story.” “I would gladly plan my next trip to Whispering Pines.” The Whispering Pines Mystery Series Family Secrets, Book 1 Kept Secrets, Book 2 Original Secrets, Book 3 Hidden Secrets, Book 4 Rival Secrets, Book 5 Veiled Secrets, Book 6 Silent Secrets, Book 7 Merciful Secrets, Book 8 Justified Secrets, Book 9 Secret of Her Own (novella) Protected Secrets, Book 10 Burning Secrets, Book 11 Secret of the Season (novella) Blind Secrets, Book 12 Secret of the Yuletide crafter (novella) Wayward Secrets, Book 13

A pile of decorations sitting in the corner collecting dust does not inspire Yuletide cheer, and fifteen-year-old green witch, Morgan Barlow, could use a big dose of joy in her life. Hoping some time in nature will spark her holiday spirit, she heads out for a walk in the woods. Her peaceful stroll takes an unexpected turn when she overhears Blind Willie Haggerty talking on his satellite phone about a decades-old crime. Did she hear him correctly? Has the reclusive old woodsman really been hiding in Whispering Pines for forty years to evade a murder charge? Concerned about the villagers’ safety, and determined to learn the truth, Morgan launches an investigation but finds that uncovering even a single clue after so many years to be as elusive as the woodsman himself.

The gifts are wrapped and the kids excited, but Effie Crane’s holiday mood is anything but sparkly and bright. She needs an escape from the life that is slowly breaking her spirit. Then her best friend, Cybil Grace, invokes the codeword. They have to leave their home and jobs now. While concerned for her friend, Effie can’t think of a better present for herself. Hours later, their car alarmingly low on fuel, they find themselves lost in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Lucy O’Shea offers them shelter for the night. And then a second. Cybil is eager to get back on the road, but the longer they stay the more Effie believes there’s something magical about this place and the people living in Lucy’s home. Is this where her soul can thrive again, and she can finally make peace with the nightmares of her past?