It's the Elwin Flower Show, where witches throw the biggest garden event of the year. One little murder isn't going to stop it. Maybe not even two. Witch Alma Bellrose's life has finally settled down. After resolving a series of magical mysteries, she's enjoying a quiet life with her dog and fae boyfriend, Seth. But nothing ever stays quiet in Silverpool for long. Right after her boyfriend leaves on a trip, there's a supernatural attack on her home. When she rescues one friend, she learns of a sudden and suspicious death of another, leaving her reeling — and determined to find the killer. Soon she's at the Elwin Flower Show on the northern California coast, pretending to be a contestant in the biggest botanical event in the world — at least for the fanatical witches who participate. One mystery turns into two, then three. She starts to doubt everyone, even her most trusted colleague. When...

It all started with a demon in a big-box store... She's much stronger now. But so are her enemies. Alma Bellrose has exorcised demons and unmasked killers. But now she has a far more terrifying challenge ahead — a witch wedding. If she manages to survive the ceremony, she'll have to track down a mysterious enemy who might not have a body of its own—before it leads to the destruction of her supernatural town, her friends, and herself.

The first full-length novel in a new paranormal mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Gretchen Galway.Is her magic strong enough to stop a killer?On her first assignment as a demon-hunting witch, Alma was unable to kill. Now broke and unemployed at twenty-six, she lives in Silverpool, a remote town in a redwood forest north of San Francisco, where she sells magic-infused jewelry and tries to live a drama-free life.When fairies draw her to the dead body of her ex-boyfriend, she must defend herself and the hidden power in Silverpool from an influx of supernatural trouble. The only way to make peace—and stay alive—is to find the killer.Drawing upon years of formal magical training she'd rather forget, and using other abilities she'd like to keep secret, Alma goes up against bloodthirsty fae, a dangerously charming demon, her infamous father, and other ambitious witches with agendas of their own.This time, an...

As witches gather in San Francisco for an exclusive professional conference, a killer hunts in the shadows...When a 97-year-old witch librarian dies under suspicious circumstances, Alma is called out of her redwood forest to investigate in San Francisco. Unfortunately, dozens of the most powerful witches in the world are also in the city for a conference—and when they aren't killing each other, they're insulting or threatening Alma.Forced to defend her pride as well as her life, Alma follows a trail of clues that suggest anyone could be a killer. As hexes fly and opponents both fae and human swarm around her, Alma unravels her most elaborate magical mystery yet.

On the eve of the winter solstice, reckless witches invite demons into the enchanted town of Silverpool. Can Alma find a human murderer amid the magical mayhem? Alma is a witch with an Incurable Inability to kill. That can be inconvenient in a world of demons, Shadow magic, and murder. Luckily Alma has discovered she has unusual, remarkable talents of her own. And they're getting stronger. When her quiet town is inundated with witch tourists looking for demon thrills on the winter solstice, Alma is compelled to act. Using her gifts of fairy sight and shape-shifting, she helps Raynor, the new Protector, hunt down magical trouble. But then a witch turns up dead—not at the hand of a demon, but a human being. Soon after, there's another body. Can Alma find the murderer in the mayhem—or will she be the next victim?

Best friends as children, Jody and Simon finally have a chance at lasting love. If only they didn’t hate each other’s guts.

The Quick Takes collection follows the lives of three friends in California who find love when they least expect it. It also includes a bonus story in which the matchmaker in all the Oakland Hills books finally gets what she deserves—a happy ending of her own.This boxset contains the first four short stories in the bestselling, contemporary romance Oakland Hills series. The total collection is approximately 176 pages long.Can’t Stop Wanting You (love/hate romance)Jody Lapinski is a plus-sized chemist with a problem. The despicable Simon Brogan has moved into the upstairs unit of her house. In high school, Simon was an arrogant, heartless jerk. She's not going to forgive him now just because he's gorgeous and successful. Not after what he did. (Contains the wedding of Liam and Bev from Love Handles (Oakland Hills Book 1.))Just Can’t Forget You (second chance romance)

Romantic Comedy Short Story - Oakland Hills.

When accountant Jane finds herself attracted to handsome, free-spirited Grant, will she pursue her long-term goals… or her heart?All work and no play…Jane Garcia’s life is going according to plan: she’s dumped the cheating ex, moved into a beautiful house overlooking the San Francisco Bay, and expects to move up at her accounting firm. But when financial trouble strikes, she’s forced to rent a room to Grant Whitman, a scruffy writer with a full beard who knits his own hats.No man is an island…Grant Whitman has spent countless weeks alone in the wilderness researching his best-selling books. But after he meets Jane, he knows solitude isn’t going cut it anymore. She’s smart, strong, sexy… and the chemistry between them could roast marshmallows. The problem? A guy like Grant just doesn’t fit into Jane’s plans.Fools rush...

Romantic comedy about an underachiever and a workaholic widower.

Happily-ever-after isn't only for the rich and beautiful...When her long-term fiancé dumps her, 34-year-old Lucy Hathcoat is determined to replace him as efficiently as possible. Her best friend the supermodel is getting married to a billionaire—what better place than their week-long wedding in a luxury eco-resort to find a new man? Lucy isn't picky; she just wants a decent guy who's eager to start a family. Someone as logical, responsible, and practical as she is.Definitely not the six-foot-five, fun-loving Miles Girard. Being totally hot and charming is not important. She doesn't need a man who makes her laugh. A man who makes her jump in his lap and kiss him. A man who is pathologically wary of marriage and thinks she needs him more than she needs a husband.Then again, Lucy's starting to feel like maybe, just maybe, she can't live without him...

Bonnie Angelo, a graduate student in California, is desperate to finish her degree in Gender Studies. But when she decides to make her thesis more innovative by collecting personal sexual experiences, Bonnie has to fight off her very non-clinical feelings for the first research subject she brings home, software engineer Paul Ash.Not knowing Bonnie's motives, Paul is blown away by their first meeting and doesn't understand why she keeps trying to avoid him. But while he focuses on the chase . . . and the delights of her capture . . . he forgets to guard his own heart.Quick Study is a hot, funny, romantic novella, the equivalent of about 100 print pages.About the AuthorGretchen Galway writes romantic comedies because love is too painful to survive without laughing. A graduate of Stanford University, Gretchen has accumulated writing material as a fit model, fashion merchandising assistant, database caretaker, textile designer, cottage gardener, and mother. Raised in the American Midwest, she now lives in California with her family.